Raaw Jibb V2 LT 1

Debated for many months over a Madonna V3 or a Jibb V2. I do a very larger mixture of riding, steep rough gnarly trails, flowy fast trail riding, even some long days pedaling through rolling XC trails in the Canadian Rockies and interior BC. I wanted something that could fit that mix of my riding preferences without switching between 3 different bikes day to day, as 60-70% of my riding is in that blue / black enduro / trail section of the MTB world. 

When I learned of the LT version of the Jibb V2 with 160/141 I was convinced this would be that great balance I needed in a bike, or I thought anyways...still unsure after many years on a 170/170 or 170/160 enduro.

First ride at the local towns mini flow trail park. For some context, I generally dislike these local trails as i find them tame, poorly built and with a sandy loamy round rock soil that doesn't always ride well, but unthaws quickly after our Canadian winters. Almost instantly on the first run, i knew i made the right choice, smooth, FAST, grippy, quiet and buttery. Pedaled so well on the short punchy climbs. 

I knew if it felt good here, it had to be amazing on proper trails, right?? 

A few weeks later and many more rides on proper Rocky mountain trails, and i am more in love than before. 

Smooth, fast, blasting through rough, rocky descents, but still flows well on tamer trails and supportive in the climbs, so surprisingly playful and fun, just so good. 

If you are like me and was worried the Madonna will be too much bike for everything besides the 10% of super aggressive trails or bike park days on you rides and the standard Jibb is just a bit too light on the travel for what you are wanting out of a bike. 

Seriously consider the Jibb V2 LT. You won't be disappointed, truly the best of both worlds and very excited to ride this bike, race this bike and put many hours and Km's on it this summer and know Raaw's quality and design, many years moving forward of riding. 

Thanks Raaw, keep up the good work