2017 Evil Wreckoning X01 Eagle
The Good
Endless DH capabilities || Stable || Cool Factor
The Bad
Bad Pedal Bob || Limited Rear Tire Clearance || $$$
Overall Review
Hello everyone! I got a chance to do a ride review on one of my bucket list bikes – the Evil Wreckoning. Man is this a DH monster. I could honestly see myself slapping a DH fork on this and just having it be my DH bike. It was that good. Anyways, check it out and let me know what you think. If you have a Wreckoning, let me know if my thoughts mirror yours or if you have any advice on set up to make climbing a little better. Considering this as my next bike.
2017 Evil Wreckoning X01 Eagle
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Kenda Helldiver Tire
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There was a time when riding Kenda tires was a rite of passage in a mountain biker’s life. The Kenda Nevegal or Small Block 8 could be found at just about every trailhead. More recently, however, Kenda had fallen out of favor with riders as development seemed to stagnate while new tires and technologies from companies like Schwalbe, Maxxis, e*thirteen, and even in-house brands proved to be great options. Upon signing with with Polygon UR World Cup downhill team it was only a matter of time until
Kenda Helldiver Tire
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Kenda Hellkat Tire
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There was a time when riding Kenda tires was a rite of passage in a mountain biker’s life. The Kenda Nevegal or Small Block 8 could be found at just about every trailhead. More recently, however, Kenda had fallen out of favor with riders as development seemed to stagnate while new tires and technologies from companies like Schwalbe, Maxxis, e*thirteen, and even in-house brands proved to be great options. Upon signing with with Polygon UR World Cup downhill team it was only a matter of time until
Kenda Hellkat Tire
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MRP 1X V3 Chainguide
Ineffective
The Good
Initially quiet while it works
The Bad
Too flexy to keep chain in place. no longer quite once you loose the rubber inserts
Overall Review
When the chain do pop out - it shoves the guide upward and ripps the rubber inserts out. since it's on a nerrow-wide chainring - you need a tool to remove the useless guide to reinstall the chain. now your race run is over, the rubber inserts are lost garbage somewhere in the bushes, and the guide is no longer quite and is completly worthless.
MRP 1X V3 Chainguide
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2017 YT Jeffsy CF 27 Pro
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Tested: 2017 YT Jeffsy CF Pro 27
Overall Review
The wheel size debate is a dead horse beaten into mushy glue by this point. The hatred forged by some toward 29ers is likely rooted in experiences from a time when the only options were Gary Fisher hardtails. The market has matured, and frame, wheel, suspension, and tire selection have come a long way. 27.5 and 29-inch bikes are different tools that excel in different ways. That being said, this tester has a hard time wrangling many 29ers. Remember how Danny Hart had a skid mark up his ass for
2017 YT Jeffsy CF 27 Pro
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SRAM XG-1275 Eagle Cassette
The Good
500% range allows you to keep the same chainring on the front, compatible with other Eagle drivetrain components, half the price of Eagle XO1.
The Bad
450 grams is hefty but not bad considering the XT 11-46T is 415 grams.
Overall Review
When Sram first came out with their 12 speed Eagle drivetrain it was the cream of the crop with a hefty price tag to go with it. But, just like their 11 speed drivetrain, before long they introduced a cheaper, more cost effective Eagle option and as a result is much more appealing for the average rider. With this being the case, Eagle GX is found on a wide range of intermediately price bikes. With it being so affordable, is it truly something worth investing in? I was able to get a few rides on
SRAM XG-1275 Eagle Cassette
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Specialized Butcher GRID Tire
The Good
Claimed wiidth specs are accurate, Excellent grip, Great durability, A less expensive option than others.
The Bad
Nothing I've noticed
Overall Review
It’s a sickening world we live in when mountain bike tires cost more than car tires. We can thank companies like Maxxis for making some of the best and most expensive cycling tires. But what happens when times get rough and you can’t afford a $80 tire? Although it’s not exactly an inexpensive tire, Specialized introduced the Butcher series that are 25% less expensive. The question is, do they offer just as much performance? I got my hands on a set of Specialized Butcher GRID 2Bliss Ready tires
Specialized Butcher GRID Tire
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