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Comfortable and cushiony shoes for walking on pavement 10KM/couple hours a day (UK)

Hiking sandals that last?

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Redesigned for the 2020 model year, the Ripmo V2 impressed our testers and is the best all-around trail bike we've ever tested. The Ripmo's geometry was updated to make it slacker and longer, and the suspension kinematics were adjusted to make it more progressive at the end of the stroke. This long-legged 29er was already a confident and capable descender, but now it feels even more composed in gnarly terrain and stable at speed with improved big hit performance. Short chainstays keep the rear end sporty, and it's just as lively and energetic with responsive and precise handling. The V2 maintains its incredible climbing abilities with the efficient DW-Link suspension platform, a steep seat tube angle, and very direct power transfer. Superlatives like "quiver killer" come to mind with the Ripmo, as this is one bike that can do it and do it all well.
The Ripmo V2 is an excellent aggressive trail bike with an amazing combination of uphill and downhill performance. This bike makes a lot of sense for the rider who wants a bike that climbs well without sacrificing any performance on the way back down. This bike is supremely versatile and we'd recommend it to just about anyone.

Redesigned for the 2020 model year, the Ibis Ripmo V2 is even more impressive than the original. The head tube angle has been slackened to 64.9-degrees, the wheelbase lengthened, and the suspension curve tweaked for more progression at the end of the stroke. While those changes may sound minor, the new Ripmo is notably more confident and capable in aggressive terrain and at speed. Despite the geometry changes, this bike maintains its mythical climbing abilities, excellent low-speed handling, and maneuverability in tight, technical terrain. The DW-Link suspension provides a calm and stable pedal platform, excellent small bump compliance, great mid-stroke support, and the increased progressiveness is noticeable on bigger hits. We think that Ibis really hit the nail on the head with the V2 as there was seemingly nowhere this bike didn't perform well for our testers. Whether scrambling up a steep climb or charging down a descent, this bike was comfortable, composed, and intuitive. Our testers aren't always on the same page, but it was easy for them to agree that the Ripmo V2 is one of the best bikes they've ever ridden.

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The Ripmo V2 impressed our testers and is the best all-around trail bike we've ever tested. The Ripmo's geometry was updated to make it slacker and longer, and the suspension kinematics were adjusted to make it more progressive at the end of the stroke. This long-legged 29er was already a confident and capable descender, but now it feels even more composed in gnarly terrain and stable at speed with improved big-hit performance. Short chainstays keep the rear end sporty, and it's just as lively and energetic with responsive and precise handling. The V2 maintains its incredible climbing abilities with its efficient DW-Link suspension platform, steep seat tube angle, and direct power transfer. Superlatives like "quiver killer" come to mind with the Ripmo, as this is one bike that can do it and do it all well.
The Ripmo V2 is an excellent aggressive trail bike with an amazing combination of uphill and downhill performance. This bike makes a lot of sense for the rider who wants a bike that climbs well without sacrificing performance on the way back down. This bike is supremely versatile, and we'd recommend it to just about anyone.
Read more: Ibis Ripmo V2 XT review

Redesigned for the 2020 model year, the Ibis Ripmo V2 is even more impressive than the original. The head tube angle has been slackened to 64.9-degrees, the wheelbase lengthened, and the suspension curve tweaked for more progression at the end of the stroke. While those changes may sound minor, the new Ripmo is notably more confident and capable in aggressive terrain and at speed. Despite the geometry changes, this bike maintains its mythical climbing abilities, excellent low-speed handling, and maneuverability in tight, technical terrain. The DW-Link suspension provides a calm and stable pedal platform, excellent small bump compliance, great mid-stroke support, and the increased progressiveness is noticeable on bigger hits. We think that Ibis really hit the nail on the head with the V2 as there was seemingly nowhere this bike didn't perform well for our testers. Whether scrambling up a steep climb or charging down a descent, this bike was comfortable, composed, and intuitive. Our testers aren't always on the same page, but it was easy for them to agree that the Ripmo V2 is one of the best bikes they've ever ridden.
Read more: Ibis Ripmo V2 XT review

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Redesigned for the 2020 model year, the Ripmo V2 impressed our testers and is the best all-around trail bike we've ever tested. The Ripmo's geometry was updated to make it slacker and longer, and the suspension kinematics were adjusted to make it more progressive at the end of the stroke. This long-legged 29er was already a confident and capable descender, but now it feels even more composed in gnarly terrain and stable at speed with improved big hit performance. Short chainstays keep the rear end sporty, and it's just as lively and energetic with responsive and precise handling

 This long-legged 29er was already a confident and capable descender, but now it feels even more composed in gnarly terrain and stable at speed with improved big hit performance. Short chainstays keep the rear end sporty, and it's just as lively and energetic with responsive and precise handling. The V2 maintains its incredible climbing abilities with the efficient DW-Link suspension platform, a steep seat tube angle, and very direct power transfer. Superlatives like "quiver killer" come to mind with the Ripmo, as this is one bike that can do it and do it all well

 The V2 maintains its incredible climbing abilities with the efficient DW-Link suspension platform, a steep seat tube angle, and very direct power transfer. Superlatives like "quiver killer" come to mind with the Ripmo, as this is one bike that can do it and do it all well.

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9-degrees, the wheelbase lengthened, and the suspension curve tweaked for more progression at the end of the stroke. While those changes may sound minor, the new Ripmo is notably more confident and capable in aggressive terrain and at speed. Despite the geometry changes, this bike maintains its mythical climbing abilities, excellent low-speed handling, and maneuverability in tight, technical terrain. The DW-Link suspension provides a calm and stable pedal platform, excellent small bump compliance, great mid-stroke support, and the increased progressiveness is noticeable on bigger hits

Redesigned for the 2020 model year, the Ibis Ripmo V2 is even more impressive than the original. The head tube angle has been slackened to 64.9-degrees, the wheelbase lengthened, and the suspension curve tweaked for more progression at the end of the stroke. While those changes may sound minor, the new Ripmo is notably more confident and capable in aggressive terrain and at speed

 Our testers aren't always on the same page, but it was easy for them to agree that the Ripmo V2 is one of the best bikes they've ever ridden.

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 The reach on the large that we rode is 470. I mean, it's not one of these bikes where the front wheels like way out into next week. It's just a comfortable, easy to move around sort of a 120mm bike. When it really came down to it feels like a trail bike

 Um, and yeah, I mean I got along quite well with the its climbing abilities. It's uh, I think I did go for a little bit of compression support on. like the steeper bits in the lower geometry position. Kind of only when I didn't want to be pedaling super hard because like these bikes have that capability of the harder you pedal the sort of better the suspension starts feeling like the more support you get kinematically um and so like if you're kind of lazily pedaling you can feel a little bit more bob

[music] Don't try and tell Pivot that the aggressive short travel 29er thing is a trend. The Trail 429 has been there and done that, which is what made it all the more interesting to see what direction it would go when it got its recent update. Turns out Pivot stuck to their guns and the new Trail 429s graduated with a major and quickness and a minor in versatility. To me, this hasn't really

 it's a pretty stout, laterally stiff feeling frame for a 120 bike. Like you look at a bike Like I mean, I feel like the comparison section of this video could go for nine minutes on its own. Yeah, but like you look at even the Ibis Ripley, which is a direct comparison to this bike. Dw Link 120, Rear 130 Like the Ripley isn't quite as burly stand up, do whatever you want to it and then the linkage also behaves a little differently

Pivot Trail 429 Review - The Beta Tests

 Bikes at the shorter travel end of that spectrum tend to be built up lighter, but there are some exceptions (i.e. Spot Mayhem 130, Pivot Trail 429 Enduro, Guerilla Gravity Pistola).

I've had it all over the state this season from the bike park to long high-alpine epics. Generally trail bikes these days run a wide range from 120 to 145mm rear travel. Bikes at the shorter travel end of that spectrum tend to be built up lighter, but there are some exceptions (i.e

Hey all! 

I am looking to get back into the mountain biking game after an 8+ year hiatus. Riding used to be one of my absolute favorite things, talking 3-4+ rides a week, multiple Moab trips a year, and racing whenever I could. Due to life priorities, I could not justify having a $4,000 bike just sitting in a garage. So, I sold my gear and have not gotten back into the game. 

Fast forward to now, and life is in a good spot, I want to get back into riding. I got out when 27.5" was the hotness, enduro bikes were the rage, and 26" was dead. 

My history with bikes has been 150mm travel bikes, a yeti 575 in 26" and a santa cruz bronson with 27.5". I have ridden an sb66 and santa cruz 5010, and felt the 5010 was the *fastest* feeling bike I'd ever been on. 

I'm looking at bikes now, and feel a bit lost. Bikes are all 29", they have tons of travel, and I'm not sure what is a "regular trail bike" and a "beefy trail bike" compared to an enduro bike of the past. 150/150 used to be a very normal trail bike, so I'm looking for guidance on what I should be looking at. 

I ride in Colorado, technical trails are the norm. Nothing north shore, just looking for a good trail bike having been out of the loop for a long time.

<div class="md">Hey all! 

I am looking to get back into the mountain biking game after an 8+ year hiatus. Riding used to be one of my absolute favorite things, talking 3-4+ rides a week, multiple Moab trips a year, and racing whenever I could. Due to life priorities, I could not justify having a $4,000 bike just sitting in a garage. So, I sold my gear and have not gotten back into the game. 

Fast forward to now, and life is in a good spot, I want to get back into riding. I got out when 27.5&quot; was the hotness, enduro bikes were the rage, and 26&quot; was dead. 

My history with bikes has been 150mm travel bikes, a yeti 575 in 26&quot; and a santa cruz bronson with 27.5&quot;. I have ridden an sb66 and santa cruz 5010, and felt the 5010 was the fastest feeling bike I&#39;d ever been on. 

I&#39;m looking at bikes now, and feel a bit lost. Bikes are all 29&quot;, they have tons of travel, and I&#39;m not sure what is a &quot;regular trail bike&quot; and a &quot;beefy trail bike&quot; compared to an enduro bike of the past. 150/150 used to be a very normal trail bike, so I&#39;m looking for guidance on what I should be looking at. 

I ride in Colorado, technical trails are the norm. Nothing north shore, just looking for a good trail bike having been out of the loop for a long time.
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The Pivot Trail 429 demanded thoughtful line selections in rougher sections but rewarded the efforts with a ride that belied its suspension travel limits. Once I established my lines, I bombed confidently down intermediate trails at a speed that seemed out of range for a “trail” bike not too long ago.

Finally, the Pivot Trail 429 had the correct characteristics to remain comfortable over long days on the trails. I could see bikepacking on this rig on terrain too rough for my gravel bike. The suppleness around the suspension’s sag point and the larger air volume of the tires contributed to this perception.

I’ve always said, don’t compromise on equipment and get the right tool for the job. But this bike proved that there could be a happy medium. If you’re not racing XC or are a DH specialist, but like to see elevation profiles that look like sawteeth, this bike can go up and down in style.

 The new shock orientation allowed straighter frame tubes and lower standover clearance. It also allows longer dropper posts and a larger water bottle capacity.

Pivot Trail 429 Mountain Bike Review: Beast for the Climb, Bomber for the Descent

 Also, those looking for a short-travel 29er that has plenty of traction and is more forgiving than it is responsive might be better off with the more plush options out there, like the Banshee Phantom V3. And most obviously, if you don’t mind a bike that is more sluggish on the climb as long as it is plush and forgiving on the descent, there are plenty of longer-travel trail bikes that will suit you better.Eric: Yup.

 The rear brake mount is for a 180 mm rotor directly — no small rotors here — which, combined with the chain guide tabs, is an indicator that Pivot intends this to be much more than simply a marathon race bike.Pivot says that the rear suspension has been made more progressive on the new model, but not by so much as to allow for a coil shock to be used — the Trail 429 is intended for air shocks only.I should also note that changing the geometry between the two settings is very easy. It is something you can do at a trailhead in less than 5 minutes, and you don’t even have to remove any nuts or bolts from the frame – everything can stay intact the whole time, you simply need to loosen them enough to be able to spin them around

 With an efficient pedaling platform, precise and sporty ride, and capable build kits, the Trail 429 is both versatile and fun in many situations.Eric: The Pivot Trail 429 with the Enduro build is an ideal platform for someone who likes very high average speeds over the course of their ride — both on the ups and downs. What I found myself being drawn to most during my time with the Trail 429 was to see how fast I could complete large loops of singletrack. Big climb, big descent, higher mileage? I’ve been grabbing the 429 Trail every time

. Not much to add here. The Trail 429 is an excellent option among the new breed of “fast and rowdy,” shorter-travel Trail bikes that exist today.Dylan: Those looking for a stiff, responsive, and playful Trail bike ought to add the Pivot Trail 429 to the list of bikes to check out

2021 Pivot Trail 429 Review

 Really dig that. Yeah, as far as the kinematics, I haven't made myself clear. Certainly not the kind of bike where you're going to be reaching for the climb lever. So easy to pull the front end up too

 I really feel like I should be backing it off with this thing. Those just dissectors really hold their edge even like on a little bit flatter corners too, which is surprising. So who's this bike for? There's a pretty wide market of riders that would just love this thing. I think people that are riding kind of like blue trails and technical climbs and things like that are just gonna love this bike

 Oh man, it's like I've got bonus room on these corners. Today wasn't as much of a chore squeezing this bike through there it is called pump track trail after all. Oh man, yeah, this thing certainly doesn't shy away from the speed, which is crazy I'm pulling for going for mid trail roots and stuff feels real nice. Oh man, it's crazy

 Just the energy return that you get out of a corner. She's like, wow. I'm not really sure I've ever felt that I like that before. There's just this sense of the bike, kind of like just pivoting around my hips

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