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Specialized brings out Evo versions of certain bikes when they see an opportunity to take a platform or a design that they have and give it some factory upgrades like they're seeing out on the trail. And that's done by running the same front triangle of the bike but then a revised shock and linkage design for the rear end to elongate the back to 110 millimeters. And so what that allows for is that this Epic Evo slots in that down country flavor like we were talking about and gives a lot of capability with weight being on the lower side of things. So this being the Epic Evo, this is running their 11M Mountain Carbon Frame. Of course, it also has a carbon fiber rear triangle on the bike. Let me know what you think in the comments below & Don't forget to subscribe!!! - Visit my Website: www.jamesthebikeguy.com --- - Check it out at my favorite shop: https://bit.ly/3pVF6lS --- - JBG Merch and Support the Channel: https://teespring.com/stores/jamesthebikeguy-merch Let me know what you think in the comments below & Don't forget to subscribe!!! - Visit my Website: www.jamesthebikeguy.com --- - Check it out at my favorite shop: https://bit.ly/3pVF6lS --- - JBG Merch and Support the Channel: https://teespring.com/stores/jamesthebikeguy-merch The Gear I use: Google Pixel 7 Pro: https://amzn.to/3IcnFdt (Bike Videos) ----- Sony ZV-1 Camera: https://amzn.to/38QHfK3 (Tutorial Videos) ----- Insta360 X2 Camera: https://amzn.to/3jG9PWd (Drone-like Shots) ----- Rode Wireless Go Microphone: https://amzn.to/3jujAqw (Sound Quality) ----- Bike Scale: https://amzn.to/3FXdF4M (Bike Scale) ----- Accurate Escali Scale: https://amzn.to/2qhO6Fm (Parts Scale) ----- Camera Tripod: https://amzn.to/3jy8XD3 -- DISCLAIMER: This video description contains affiliate links, meaning I'll receive a small commission if you click on one of the product links. I work within the cycling industry, and the views are not representative of the views of my employer. Jamesthebikeguy videos are produced outside of employment obligations and are made of my own volition unless otherwise stated.

Elitewheels Shop: https://amzn.to/43TFOEW Elitewheels Website: https://bit.ly/3Po8QYQ That's right, I've got a set of asymmetric wheels from EliteWheels. Their model called the GNAR Trail 29. They claim that that's going to increase the overall spoke reinforcement. Now this GNAR Trail 29 wheel set was graciously provided to me from Elite Wheels for me to take a look at the features and designs of these wheels, put them to the test on my bike, and let you know what I think, which is exactly what I'll do. As a quick place to start, let's talk a bit about EliteWheels. And so when it came time for them to offer up these GNAR 29s, I thought it to be a pretty obvious choice because this is a new wheel set from them that features a very fast engaging hub and an asymmetric rim profile that's supposed to be set up and durable enough for an EMT. Now Elite Wheels is a direct to consumer brand. Let me know what you think in the comments below & Don't forget to subscribe!!! - Visit my Website: www.jamesthebikeguy.com --- - Check it out at my favorite shop: https://bit.ly/3pVF6lS --- - JBG Merch and Support the Channel: https://teespring.com/stores/jamesthebikeguy-merch Let me know what you think in the comments below & Don't forget to subscribe!!! - Visit my Website: www.jamesthebikeguy.com --- - Check it out at my favorite shop: https://bit.ly/3pVF6lS --- - JBG Merch and Support the Channel: https://teespring.com/stores/jamesthebikeguy-merch The Gear I use: Google Pixel 7 Pro: https://amzn.to/3IcnFdt (Bike Videos) ----- Sony ZV-1 Camera: https://amzn.to/38QHfK3 (Tutorial Videos) ----- Insta360 X2 Camera: https://amzn.to/3jG9PWd (Drone-like Shots) ----- Rode Wireless Go Microphone: https://amzn.to/3jujAqw (Sound Quality) ----- Bike Scale: https://amzn.to/3FXdF4M (Bike Scale) ----- Accurate Escali Scale: https://amzn.to/2qhO6Fm (Parts Scale) ----- Camera Tripod: https://amzn.to/3jy8XD3 -- DISCLAIMER: This video description contains affiliate links, meaning I'll receive a small commission if you click on one of the product links. I work within the cycling industry, and the views are not representative of the views of my employer. Jamesthebikeguy videos are produced outside of employment obligations and are made of my own volition unless otherwise stated.

And some of the cool things we'll talk about is like how they integrate the water bottle in to make the bike even faster. Now this bike is of course carbon only, and it's made out of their Trek OCLV 800 series carbon fiber. But these Camtail airfoil shapes give it the stability of a longer airfoil shape while staying this truncated size. Another neat thing that's added, and this was not part of the prior generation bikes, is they've added the additional ISO speed technology like they have in many of their road bikes where the back saddle is able to flex. This helps the bike go a bit faster by continuing that shape. But they also make a integrated hydration system that kind of lays on top of here, has a tube that comes out. Let me know what you think in the comments below & Don't forget to subscribe!!! - Visit my Website: www.jamesthebikeguy.com --- - Check it out at my favorite shop: https://bit.ly/3pVF6lS --- - JBG Merch and Support the Channel: https://teespring.com/stores/jamesthebikeguy-merch Let me know what you think in the comments below & Don't forget to subscribe!!! - Visit my Website: www.jamesthebikeguy.com --- - Check it out at my favorite shop: https://bit.ly/3pVF6lS --- - JBG Merch and Support the Channel: https://teespring.com/stores/jamesthebikeguy-merch The Gear I use: Google Pixel 7 Pro: https://amzn.to/3IcnFdt (Bike Videos) ----- Sony ZV-1 Camera: https://amzn.to/38QHfK3 (Tutorial Videos) ----- Insta360 X2 Camera: https://amzn.to/3jG9PWd (Drone-like Shots) ----- Rode Wireless Go Microphone: https://amzn.to/3jujAqw (Sound Quality) ----- Bike Scale: https://amzn.to/3FXdF4M (Bike Scale) ----- Accurate Escali Scale: https://amzn.to/2qhO6Fm (Parts Scale) ----- Camera Tripod: https://amzn.to/3jy8XD3 -- DISCLAIMER: This video description contains affiliate links, meaning I'll receive a small commission if you click on one of the product links. I work within the cycling industry, and the views are not representative of the views of my employer. Jamesthebikeguy videos are produced outside of employment obligations and are made of my own volition unless otherwise stated.

Elitewheels Shop: https://amzn.to/43TFOEW Elitewheels Website: https://bit.ly/3Po8QYQ Now this hub was one of the reasons that I wanted to get this wheel set because this has a true 320 points of engagement. Essentially that means the amount of free stroke or play in that free hub body between the next engagement is only going to be 1.125 degrees. Hello and welcome to this James the Bike Guy where today we've got some jewelry that had been added to my mountain bike. And that's going to be done through an eight pole free hub body that has two pairs of four pole groups. That means the poles themselves are going to be out of phase. And then that's connecting up to an 80 tooth drive ring. Let me know what you think in the comments below & Don't forget to subscribe!!! - Visit my Website: www.jamesthebikeguy.com --- - Check it out at my favorite shop: https://bit.ly/3pVF6lS --- - JBG Merch and Support the Channel: https://teespring.com/stores/jamesthebikeguy-merch Let me know what you think in the comments below & Don't forget to subscribe!!! - Visit my Website: www.jamesthebikeguy.com --- - Check it out at my favorite shop: https://bit.ly/3pVF6lS --- - JBG Merch and Support the Channel: https://teespring.com/stores/jamesthebikeguy-merch The Gear I use: Google Pixel 7 Pro: https://amzn.to/3IcnFdt (Bike Videos) ----- Sony ZV-1 Camera: https://amzn.to/38QHfK3 (Tutorial Videos) ----- Insta360 X2 Camera: https://amzn.to/3jG9PWd (Drone-like Shots) ----- Rode Wireless Go Microphone: https://amzn.to/3jujAqw (Sound Quality) ----- Bike Scale: https://amzn.to/3FXdF4M (Bike Scale) ----- Accurate Escali Scale: https://amzn.to/2qhO6Fm (Parts Scale) ----- Camera Tripod: https://amzn.to/3jy8XD3 -- DISCLAIMER: This video description contains affiliate links, meaning I'll receive a small commission if you click on one of the product links. I work within the cycling industry, and the views are not representative of the views of my employer. Jamesthebikeguy videos are produced outside of employment obligations and are made of my own volition unless otherwise stated.

Elitewheels reached out regarding their new "cheap" carbon mountain bike wheels and sent them over to review. These are the Elitewheels MTB Gnar Trail 29er carbon wheelset that is designed for trail and all-mountain biking. But they have a few hidden gems; 360 points of engagement hub, e-bike / emtb capability, and beautiful asymmetric unidirectional carbon rims. So in this video, we check them out and then take them for a ride. Elitewheels Shop: https://amzn.to/43TFOEW Elitewheels Website: https://bit.ly/3Po8QYQ Visit my Website: www.jamesthebikeguy.com --- Check it out at my affiliated bicycle shop: https://bit.ly/3pVF6lS --- The Gear I use: Google Pixel 7 Pro: https://amzn.to/3IcnFdt (Bike Videos) ----- Sony ZV-1 Camera: https://amzn.to/38QHfK3 (Tutorial Videos) ----- Insta360 X2 Camera: https://amzn.to/3jG9PWd (Drone-like Shots) ----- Rode Wireless Go Microphone: https://amzn.to/3jujAqw (Sound Quality) ----- Bike Scale: https://amzn.to/3FXdF4M (Bike Scale) ----- Accurate Escali Scale: https://amzn.to/3PiULMc (Parts Scale) ----- Camera Tripod: https://amzn.to/3jy8XD3 Timestamps: 00:08 Cheap Chinese Carbon Wheels for Review 00:46 My history with Elitewheels 01:29 Direct-to-Consumer Brand Pros & Cons 02:50 Gnar Trail 29er Carbon Rim 03:39 Asymmetric Carbon Rim 04:16 Reinforced Spoke Holes & Increased Impact Strength 05:18 360POE Frequency Hubs 06:21 Freehub Body Options & Tubeless Setup 07:12 Actual Wheelset Weight 07:39 Riding impressions 09:25 Concluding thoughts -- DISCLAIMER: This video description contains affiliate links, meaning I'll receive a small commission if you click on one of the product links. I work within the cycling industry, and the views are not representative of the views of my employer. Jamesthebikeguy videos are produced outside of employment obligations and are made of my own volition unless otherwise stated.

Let me know what you think in the comments below & Don't forget to subscribe!!! - Visit my Website: www.jamesthebikeguy.com --- - Check it out at my favorite shop: https://bit.ly/3pVF6lS --- - JBG Merch and Support the Channel: https://teespring.com/stores/jamesthebikeguy-merch Let me know what you think in the comments below & Don't forget to subscribe!!! - Visit my Website: www.jamesthebikeguy.com --- - Check it out at my favorite shop: https://bit.ly/3pVF6lS --- - JBG Merch and Support the Channel: https://teespring.com/stores/jamesthebikeguy-merch The Gear I use: Google Pixel 7 Pro: https://amzn.to/3IcnFdt (Bike Videos) ----- Sony ZV-1 Camera: https://amzn.to/38QHfK3 (Tutorial Videos) ----- Insta360 X2 Camera: https://amzn.to/3jG9PWd (Drone-like Shots) ----- Rode Wireless Go Microphone: https://amzn.to/3jujAqw (Sound Quality) ----- Bike Scale: https://amzn.to/3FXdF4M (Bike Scale) ----- Accurate Escali Scale: https://amzn.to/2qhO6Fm (Parts Scale) ----- Camera Tripod: https://amzn.to/3jy8XD3 -- DISCLAIMER: This video description contains affiliate links, meaning I'll receive a small commission if you click on one of the product links. I work within the cycling industry, and the views are not representative of the views of my employer. Jamesthebikeguy videos are produced outside of employment obligations and are made of my own volition unless otherwise stated.

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Hello and welcome to this JamesTheBikeGuy, where today we're getting to take a look at an absolutely wild and crazy new frame design from Specialized, a bike that might be the most innovative or at least groundbreaking in the way a bike looks since, well, probably the age-old soft ride. Instead, this is the Specialized Sirrus X and the Sirrus X itself is a do-it-all gravel and all-road hybrid bike and a pretty cool bike for them to be debuting in absolutely wild frame design. Now, let's get the elephant out of the room while we take a look at this bike. What is going on here? Now, in Specialized lineup, they've got two hybrid bikes. Both bikes are what are called the Sirrus. Let me know what you think in the comments below & Don't forget to subscribe!!! - Visit my Website: www.jamesthebikeguy.com --- - Check it out at my favorite shop: https://bit.ly/3pVF6lS --- - JBG Merch and Support the Channel: https://teespring.com/stores/jamesthebikeguy-merch Let me know what you think in the comments below & Don't forget to subscribe!!! - Visit my Website: www.jamesthebikeguy.com --- - Check it out at my favorite shop: https://bit.ly/3pVF6lS --- - JBG Merch and Support the Channel: https://teespring.com/stores/jamesthebikeguy-merch The Gear I use: Google Pixel 7 Pro: https://amzn.to/3IcnFdt (Bike Videos) ----- Sony ZV-1 Camera: https://amzn.to/38QHfK3 (Tutorial Videos) ----- Insta360 X2 Camera: https://amzn.to/3jG9PWd (Drone-like Shots) ----- Rode Wireless Go Microphone: https://amzn.to/3jujAqw (Sound Quality) ----- Bike Scale: https://amzn.to/3FXdF4M (Bike Scale) ----- Accurate Escali Scale: https://amzn.to/2qhO6Fm (Parts Scale) ----- Camera Tripod: https://amzn.to/3jy8XD3 -- DISCLAIMER: This video description contains affiliate links, meaning I'll receive a small commission if you click on one of the product links. I work within the cycling industry, and the views are not representative of the views of my employer. Jamesthebikeguy videos are produced outside of employment obligations and are made of my own volition unless otherwise stated.

So the Kovee Pro 30 is a mid-priced wheelset from Bontrager that claim to have that pro-level performance from a variety of features that are on this wheel. Now this is a new part number for 2021, so I'm not sure exactly what's been revised because all of the specs seem to be the same, but in general, these are pretty nice. Now personally, I've had a set of the Kovey Elite 30 carbon wheels, and these are very similar. They're going to run the same 30-millimeter-wide carbon fiber rim. This is Bontrager's own OCLV carbon fiber that you'd see in some of the Trek mountain bikes. And one thing that I really like about the setup is of course, it's tubeless ready, but you see this kind of plastic strip that's on the inside? Let me know what you think in the comments below & Don't forget to subscribe!!! - Visit my Website: www.jamesthebikeguy.com --- - Check it out at my favorite shop: https://bit.ly/3pVF6lS --- - JBG Merch and Support the Channel: https://teespring.com/stores/jamesthebikeguy-merch Let me know what you think in the comments below & Don't forget to subscribe!!! - Visit my Website: www.jamesthebikeguy.com --- - Check it out at my favorite shop: https://bit.ly/3pVF6lS --- - JBG Merch and Support the Channel: https://teespring.com/stores/jamesthebikeguy-merch The Gear I use: Google Pixel 7 Pro: https://amzn.to/3IcnFdt (Bike Videos) ----- Sony ZV-1 Camera: https://amzn.to/38QHfK3 (Tutorial Videos) ----- Insta360 X2 Camera: https://amzn.to/3jG9PWd (Drone-like Shots) ----- Rode Wireless Go Microphone: https://amzn.to/3jujAqw (Sound Quality) ----- Bike Scale: https://amzn.to/3FXdF4M (Bike Scale) ----- Accurate Escali Scale: https://amzn.to/2qhO6Fm (Parts Scale) ----- Camera Tripod: https://amzn.to/3jy8XD3 -- DISCLAIMER: This video description contains affiliate links, meaning I'll receive a small commission if you click on one of the product links. I work within the cycling industry, and the views are not representative of the views of my employer. Jamesthebikeguy videos are produced outside of employment obligations and are made of my own volition unless otherwise stated.

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So in prior generations Gen 2 version of the Trek Marlin it was definitely set up with geometry more like a hybrid but this Gen 3 is coming in with a head tube angle of 66.5 degrees which is pretty modern and standard for trail bikes today. The actual weight of the Trek Marlin 6 in a size large is going to come in and weigh 32.16 pounds. Well thank you again for joining me to check out this gen 3 version of the Trek Marlin 6. It comes out a bit heavier than the prior generation but that's really not to be a surprise because as they add capability they also add weight and those two things do truly come hand in hand. Well go ahead and let me know your thoughts down in the comments section below. While you're at it be sure to hit the subscribe button and definitely browse the channel to check out more videos like this to see as well. Let me know what you think in the comments below & Don't forget to subscribe!!! - Visit my Website: www.jamesthebikeguy.com --- - Check it out at my favorite shop: https://bit.ly/3pVF6lS --- - JBG Merch and Support the Channel: https://teespring.com/stores/jamesthebikeguy-merch Let me know what you think in the comments below & Don't forget to subscribe!!! - Visit my Website: www.jamesthebikeguy.com --- - Check it out at my favorite shop: https://bit.ly/3pVF6lS --- - JBG Merch and Support the Channel: https://teespring.com/stores/jamesthebikeguy-merch The Gear I use: Google Pixel 7 Pro: https://amzn.to/3IcnFdt (Bike Videos) ----- Sony ZV-1 Camera: https://amzn.to/38QHfK3 (Tutorial Videos) ----- Insta360 X2 Camera: https://amzn.to/3jG9PWd (Drone-like Shots) ----- Rode Wireless Go Microphone: https://amzn.to/3jujAqw (Sound Quality) ----- Bike Scale: https://amzn.to/3FXdF4M (Bike Scale) ----- Accurate Escali Scale: https://amzn.to/2qhO6Fm (Parts Scale) ----- Camera Tripod: https://amzn.to/3jy8XD3 -- DISCLAIMER: This video description contains affiliate links, meaning I'll receive a small commission if you click on one of the product links. I work within the cycling industry, and the views are not representative of the views of my employer. Jamesthebikeguy videos are produced outside of employment obligations and are made of my own volition unless otherwise stated.

The NEW Gen 3 Trek Marlin is Finally the Perfect beginner mountain bike Price & More Info: https://bit.ly/3JD8Nor Let me know what you think in the comments below & Don't forget to subscribe!!! - Visit my Website: www.jamesthebikeguy.com --- - Check it out at my favorite shop: https://bit.ly/3pVF6lS --- - JBG Merch and Support the Channel: https://teespring.com/stores/jamesthebikeguy-merch Let me know what you think in the comments below & Don't forget to subscribe!!! - Visit my Website: www.jamesthebikeguy.com --- - Check it out at my favorite shop: https://bit.ly/3pVF6lS --- - JBG Merch and Support the Channel: https://teespring.com/stores/jamesthebikeguy-merch The Gear I use: Google Pixel 7 Pro: https://amzn.to/3IcnFdt (Bike Videos) ----- Sony ZV-1 Camera: https://amzn.to/38QHfK3 (Tutorial Videos) ----- Insta360 X2 Camera: https://amzn.to/3jG9PWd (Drone-like Shots) ----- Rode Wireless Go Microphone: https://amzn.to/3jujAqw (Sound Quality) ----- Bike Scale: https://amzn.to/3FXdF4M (Bike Scale) ----- Accurate Escali Scale: https://amzn.to/2qhO6Fm (Parts Scale) ----- Camera Tripod: https://amzn.to/3jy8XD3 00:00 Exciting New Mountain Bike From Trek 00:50 2023 Trek Marlin 6 Gen 3 02:31 Hybrid Bike Capabilities 03:50 Expanded Size Range and Wheel Sizes 05:10 Mountain Bike Capabilities 07:33 Maxxis Dupes? 08:06 Updated Frame Geometry 09:43 Actual Weight -- DISCLAIMER: This video description contains affiliate links, meaning I'll receive a small commission if you click on one of the product links. I work within the cycling industry, and the views are not representative of the views of my employer. Jamesthebikeguy videos are produced outside of employment obligations and are made of my own volition unless otherwise stated.

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This bike is Factory-Loaded with Every Possible Upgrade: Specialized Epic Evo Pro Review - https://bit.ly/3N1Ep7R In this video, the host introduces the viewers to the Specialized Epic Evo, a bike that takes inspiration from the market and upgrades the features of its predecessors. The bike is described as a down-country style bike with 120mm front suspension and 110mm rear suspension. The video showcases the bike's design, features, and components, including the carbon frame, integrated tools, Shimano XTR drivetrain, Fox suspension, and lightweight construction. The video concludes by revealing the weight of the bike, which is 24.18 pounds in a size medium. Let me know what you think in the comments below & Don't forget to subscribe!!! - Visit my Website: www.jamesthebikeguy.com --- - Check it out at my favorite shop: https://bit.ly/3pVF6lS --- - JBG Merch and Support the Channel: https://teespring.com/stores/jamesthebikeguy-merch Let me know what you think in the comments below & Don't forget to subscribe!!! - Visit my Website: www.jamesthebikeguy.com --- - Check it out at my favorite shop: https://bit.ly/3pVF6lS --- - JBG Merch and Support the Channel: https://teespring.com/stores/jamesthebikeguy-merch The Gear I use: Google Pixel 7 Pro: https://amzn.to/3IcnFdt (Bike Videos) ----- Sony ZV-1 Camera: https://amzn.to/38QHfK3 (Tutorial Videos) ----- Insta360 X2 Camera: https://amzn.to/3jG9PWd (Drone-like Shots) ----- Rode Wireless Go Microphone: https://amzn.to/3jujAqw (Sound Quality) ----- Bike Scale: https://amzn.to/3FXdF4M (Bike Scale) ----- Accurate Escali Scale: https://amzn.to/2qhO6Fm (Parts Scale) ----- Camera Tripod: https://amzn.to/3jy8XD3 00:00 The Ultimate Factory Upgrade 00:56 Specialized Epic Evo Pro 01:57 Specialized Epic Lineup 02:43 Weight vs. Capability 04:23 SWAT Features 06:11 New "Flex Stay" Suspension 07:31 Epic Evo Geometry 08:00 Epic Evo Price 08:21 Shimano XTR Components 09:01 Carbon Wheels 09:37 Fox Factory Suspension 10:47 Actual Weight -- DISCLAIMER: This video description contains affiliate links, meaning I'll receive a small commission if you click on one of the product links. I work within the cycling industry, and the views are not representative of the views of my employer. Jamesthebikeguy videos are produced outside of employment obligations and are made of my own volition unless otherwise stated.

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Why don't you just buy a mountain bike? And in fact, it now offers both rear suspension, as well as front suspension, which does beg the question, at what point does it just become a mountain bike? Whereas this bike is coming stock with 42 millimeter tires, these Tracer Pros on 700C wheels. So the new generation, this STR can fit up to 47 millimeter tires on a 700C wheel or 650B by 2.1. So pretty massive tire clearance and 2.1s. Again, is that really just a mountain bike? Well, most of that does come into the geometry because this is going to be fitting more like an endurance bike in a similar geometry setup as the prior generation. Let me know what you think in the comments below & Don't forget to subscribe!!! - Visit my Website: www.jamesthebikeguy.com --- - Check it out at my favorite shop: https://bit.ly/3pVF6lS --- - JBG Merch and Support the Channel: https://teespring.com/stores/jamesthebikeguy-merch Let me know what you think in the comments below & Don't forget to subscribe!!! - Visit my Website: www.jamesthebikeguy.com --- - Check it out at my favorite shop: https://bit.ly/3pVF6lS --- - JBG Merch and Support the Channel: https://teespring.com/stores/jamesthebikeguy-merch The Gear I use: Google Pixel 7 Pro: https://amzn.to/3IcnFdt (Bike Videos) ----- Sony ZV-1 Camera: https://amzn.to/38QHfK3 (Tutorial Videos) ----- Insta360 X2 Camera: https://amzn.to/3jG9PWd (Drone-like Shots) ----- Rode Wireless Go Microphone: https://amzn.to/3jujAqw (Sound Quality) ----- Bike Scale: https://amzn.to/3FXdF4M (Bike Scale) ----- Accurate Escali Scale: https://amzn.to/2qhO6Fm (Parts Scale) ----- Camera Tripod: https://amzn.to/3jy8XD3 -- DISCLAIMER: This video description contains affiliate links, meaning I'll receive a small commission if you click on one of the product links. I work within the cycling industry, and the views are not representative of the views of my employer. Jamesthebikeguy videos are produced outside of employment obligations and are made of my own volition unless otherwise stated.

In 2017, Trek created the Slash as the answer to the Enduro long travel trail bike that descends like a rocket ship but can still get up to the top of a climb, revolutionizing the whole Enduro side of things with 29-inch wheels. Now Trek for a long time has had their Enduro Trail bike called the Remedy and before that you had a model called the Liquid which goes way back in time but in 2017 they came out with this, the Slash which was the entry of a 29er Enduro bike. Now for the Gen 2 version that came out in 2021 and the version we're looking at here, this 9.8 GX means that this is going to use Trek's OCLV carbon fiber frame that's assembled here in the United States with 160 millimeters of their ABP rear suspension and then up front 170 millimeters of front suspension. Let me know what you think in the comments below & Don't forget to subscribe!!! - Visit my Website: www.jamesthebikeguy.com --- - Check it out at my favorite shop: https://bit.ly/3pVF6lS --- - JBG Merch and Support the Channel: https://teespring.com/stores/jamesthebikeguy-merch Let me know what you think in the comments below & Don't forget to subscribe!!! - Visit my Website: www.jamesthebikeguy.com --- - Check it out at my favorite shop: https://bit.ly/3pVF6lS --- - JBG Merch and Support the Channel: https://teespring.com/stores/jamesthebikeguy-merch The Gear I use: Google Pixel 7 Pro: https://amzn.to/3IcnFdt (Bike Videos) ----- Sony ZV-1 Camera: https://amzn.to/38QHfK3 (Tutorial Videos) ----- Insta360 X2 Camera: https://amzn.to/3jG9PWd (Drone-like Shots) ----- Rode Wireless Go Microphone: https://amzn.to/3jujAqw (Sound Quality) ----- Bike Scale: https://amzn.to/3FXdF4M (Bike Scale) ----- Accurate Escali Scale: https://amzn.to/2qhO6Fm (Parts Scale) ----- Camera Tripod: https://amzn.to/3jy8XD3 -- DISCLAIMER: This video description contains affiliate links, meaning I'll receive a small commission if you click on one of the product links. I work within the cycling industry, and the views are not representative of the views of my employer. Jamesthebikeguy videos are produced outside of employment obligations and are made of my own volition unless otherwise stated.

Theses are my favorite features of the latest Trek Slash enduro mountain bike. This Trek Slash 9.8 GX Gen 2 is a mega machine and we check it out, if you want to too, use this link for pice & info: https://bit.ly/45NsJOw Let me know what you think in the comments below & Don't forget to subscribe!!! - Visit my Website: www.jamesthebikeguy.com --- - Check it out at my favorite shop: https://bit.ly/3pVF6lS --- - JBG Merch and Support the Channel: https://teespring.com/stores/jamesthebikeguy-merch Let me know what you think in the comments below & Don't forget to subscribe!!! - Visit my Website: www.jamesthebikeguy.com --- - Check it out at my favorite shop: https://bit.ly/3pVF6lS --- - JBG Merch and Support the Channel: https://teespring.com/stores/jamesthebikeguy-merch The Gear I use: Google Pixel 7 Pro: https://amzn.to/3IcnFdt (Bike Videos) ----- Sony ZV-1 Camera: https://amzn.to/38QHfK3 (Tutorial Videos) ----- Insta360 X2 Camera: https://amzn.to/3jG9PWd (Drone-like Shots) ----- Rode Wireless Go Microphone: https://amzn.to/3jujAqw (Sound Quality) ----- Bike Scale: https://amzn.to/3FXdF4M (Bike Scale) ----- Accurate Escali Scale: https://amzn.to/2qhO6Fm (Parts Scale) ----- Camera Tripod: https://amzn.to/3jy8XD3 -- DISCLAIMER: This video description contains affiliate links, meaning I'll receive a small commission if you click on one of the product links. I work within the cycling industry, and the views are not representative of the views of my employer. Jamesthebikeguy videos are produced outside of employment obligations and are made of my own volition unless otherwise stated.

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Now the Trek Dual Sport has been around for five generations with this being the fifth. And when it originally came out, what it was was essentially a way to mix together the performance of their FX series fitness commuter hybrids with the performance of a mountain bike such as their entry-level Marlin mountain bikes. And the reason you might want to do that is because a lot of people are looking for one bike to do it all. Let me know what you think in the comments below & Don't forget to subscribe!!! - Visit my Website: www.jamesthebikeguy.com --- - Check it out at my favorite shop: https://bit.ly/3pVF6lS --- - JBG Merch and Support the Channel: https://teespring.com/stores/jamesthebikeguy-merch Let me know what you think in the comments below & Don't forget to subscribe!!! - Visit my Website: www.jamesthebikeguy.com --- - Check it out at my favorite shop: https://bit.ly/3pVF6lS --- - JBG Merch and Support the Channel: https://teespring.com/stores/jamesthebikeguy-merch The Gear I use: Google Pixel 7 Pro: https://amzn.to/3IcnFdt (Bike Videos) ----- Sony ZV-1 Camera: https://amzn.to/38QHfK3 (Tutorial Videos) ----- Insta360 X2 Camera: https://amzn.to/3jG9PWd (Drone-like Shots) ----- Rode Wireless Go Microphone: https://amzn.to/3jujAqw (Sound Quality) ----- Bike Scale: https://amzn.to/3FXdF4M (Bike Scale) ----- Accurate Escali Scale: https://amzn.to/2qhO6Fm (Parts Scale) ----- Camera Tripod: https://amzn.to/3jy8XD3 -- DISCLAIMER: This video description contains affiliate links, meaning I'll receive a small commission if you click on one of the product links. I work within the cycling industry, and the views are not representative of the views of my employer. Jamesthebikeguy videos are produced outside of employment obligations and are made of my own volition unless otherwise stated.