Review: Scor 2030 - The Trail Bike You Didn't Know You Wanted
What would happen if you lifted the geometry figures from an enduro bike and applied them to a short travel trail bike? It's a question that's been asked (and answered) with varying degrees of success over the years, but the crew at Scor, the fun-focused offshoot of BMC, decided to find out for themselves with the new 2030. Spoiler alert: Scor's execution of the concept results in a bike that's an absolute riot out on the trail.
The carbon-framed 2030 has 29” wheels, 120mm of travel paired with a 140mm fork, and a slack 64.5-degree head angle. There are five sizes in the lineup, all with chainstay lengths that are quite short. Mariano Schoefer, Scor's engineer, comes from a BMX background, and the stubby rear end was a conscious choice intended to make the bike easy to manual and flick around.
The carbon-framed 2030 has 29” wheels, 120mm of travel paired with a 140mm fork, and a slack 64.5-degree head angle. There are five sizes in the lineup, all with chainstay lengths that are quite short. Mariano Schoefer, Scor's engineer, comes from a BMX background, and the stubby rear end was a conscious choice intended to make the bike easy to manual and flick around.
Scor 2030 GX Details
• Wheel size: 29"
• Carbon frame
• Travel: 120mm / 140mm fork
• 64.5º head angle
• 77.7º seat tube angle
• 429mm chainstays (size M/L)
• Sizes: S, M, M/L, L, XL
• Weight: 29.9 lb / 13.6 kg (size M/L)
• Price: $7,299 USD
• scor-mtb.com
• Wheel size: 29"
• Carbon frame
• Travel: 120mm / 140mm fork
• 64.5º head angle
• 77.7º seat tube angle
• 429mm chainstays (size M/L)
• Sizes: S, M, M/L, L, XL
• Weight: 29.9 lb / 13.6 kg (size M/L)
• Price: $7,299 USD
• scor-mtb.com
 | Tossing in an extra manual here, pumping a roller there, and maybe slashing a berm over there is a recipe for a good time, and on the Scor those maneuvers are very easy to execute. |
Frame Details
The 2030 shares a similar aesthetic to the 4060, its longer travel sibling, including the low-slung top tube, but it's not a carbon copy (no pun intended). The lower link design is slightly different, and isn't as likely to get filled with mud, one of the only gripes we had about the 4060. That lower link clamps around the shock axle rather than threading into it, and the shock uses a bearing mount at that location to reduce the amount of breakaway force.
There's a small storage compartment (the 'Stash Hatch') just in front of the shock that's accessed by turning a small dial. The actual compartment is on the smaller side, so you might not be able to fit a mega burrito or a rain jacket in there, but it can accommodate a small tube, mini-pump, and tire lever.
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The 2030 has internal cable routing that thankfully goes through ports in the side of the frame and not the headset, with internal guide tube that reduce noise and facilitates housing swaps.
Along with the rubber downtube protector, Scor offers customizable frame protection stickers that are pre-cut to fit the 2030's top and downtubes. There's also rubber chainslap protection on the chainstay and seatstay, which proved to be very effective – the 2030 is a satisfyingly quiet bike right out of the box.
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The 2030 shares a similar aesthetic to the 4060, its longer travel sibling, including the low-slung top tube, but it's not a carbon copy (no pun intended). The lower link design is slightly different, and isn't as likely to get filled with mud, one of the only gripes we had about the 4060. That lower link clamps around the shock axle rather than threading into it, and the shock uses a bearing mount at that location to reduce the amount of breakaway force.
There's a small storage compartment (the 'Stash Hatch') just in front of the shock that's accessed by turning a small dial. The actual compartment is on the smaller side, so you might not be able to fit a mega burrito or a rain jacket in there, but it can accommodate a small tube, mini-pump, and tire lever.
The 2030 has internal cable routing that thankfully goes through ports in the side of the frame and not the headset, with internal guide tube that reduce noise and facilitates housing swaps.
Along with the rubber downtube protector, Scor offers customizable frame protection stickers that are pre-cut to fit the 2030's top and downtubes. There's also rubber chainslap protection on the chainstay and seatstay, which proved to be very effective – the 2030 is a satisfyingly quiet bike right out of the box.
Geometry & Sizing
The 2030's 64.5-degree headtube angle is the number that stands out on the geometry chart, putting the 2030 on the slacker side of things for a bike in this travel bracket. The Canyon Spectral 125 and Chromag Darco are two bikes that come to mind that are a little slacker, with their 64-degree head angles, but the list of bikes with 65- or 65.5-degree head angles is much longer, and includes bikes like the Norco Optic, Santa Cruz Tallboy, and Commencal Tempo.
As far as reach numbers go, Scor's five sizes and short seat tubes make it possible to size up or down depending on rider preference. At 5'11” I went with a size M/L, which has a 477mm reach. These days I'm typically happiest on bikes with reach numbers between 470 – 485mm; the 497mm reach and 650mm top tube of the size large would have stretched me out more than I wanted.
For riders who aren't interested in going that slack, the headset cups can be rotated to steepen the head angle to 65.5-degrees. I'd highly, highly recommend giving the 2030 a try in the stock configuration first, but it's nice that the potential for a significant adjustment is there.
The chainstays measure 429mm for the S, M, and M/L sizes, then increase to 432mm for the L and top out at 434 for the XL. Even with that tiny increase for the larger sizes they're still quite short for a 29” trail bike.
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The 2030's 64.5-degree headtube angle is the number that stands out on the geometry chart, putting the 2030 on the slacker side of things for a bike in this travel bracket. The Canyon Spectral 125 and Chromag Darco are two bikes that come to mind that are a little slacker, with their 64-degree head angles, but the list of bikes with 65- or 65.5-degree head angles is much longer, and includes bikes like the Norco Optic, Santa Cruz Tallboy, and Commencal Tempo.
As far as reach numbers go, Scor's five sizes and short seat tubes make it possible to size up or down depending on rider preference. At 5'11” I went with a size M/L, which has a 477mm reach. These days I'm typically happiest on bikes with reach numbers between 470 – 485mm; the 497mm reach and 650mm top tube of the size large would have stretched me out more than I wanted.
For riders who aren't interested in going that slack, the headset cups can be rotated to steepen the head angle to 65.5-degrees. I'd highly, highly recommend giving the 2030 a try in the stock configuration first, but it's nice that the potential for a significant adjustment is there.
The chainstays measure 429mm for the S, M, and M/L sizes, then increase to 432mm for the L and top out at 434 for the XL. Even with that tiny increase for the larger sizes they're still quite short for a 29” trail bike.
Suspension Design
The 2030 uses two co-rotating links to deliver either 120mm of travel with a 47.5mm stroke shock, or a 52.5mm stroke shock can be installed to increase the travel to 130mm. The progressive leverage curve flattens out slightly towards the end of the bike's travel, a design that can help make sure all of the travel is accessible, rather than locking precious millimeters away behind a wall of progression.
Anti-squat values sit around 110% at sag, and drop off as the bike goes further into its travel.
| Specifications | ||
| Price | $7299 | |
| Travel | 120mm | |
| Rear Shock | RockShox Deluxe Ultimate | |
| Fork | RockShox Pike Ultimate 140mm | |
| Cassette | SRAM GX | |
| Crankarms | SRAM GX carbon | |
| Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX 12-speed | |
| Chain | SRAM GX | |
| Shifter Pods | SRAM GX | |
| Handlebar | Scor carbon | |
| Stem | Burgtec Enduro MK3, 35mm | |
| Grips | Burgtec Bartender | |
| Brakes | SRAM Code RSC | |
| Wheelset | DT Swiss XM 1700 Spline | |
| Tires | Maxxis Dissector / Rekon | |
| Seat | WTB Silverado | |
| Seatpost | BikeYoke Divine | |
Test Bike Setup
My test bike showed up with a 160mm BikeYoke dropper post (retail models will have a 180mm post), so I swapped that out for a 200mm OneUp post in order to have more clearance in the steeps. I also ended up going with a 40mm stem and 35mm bars, rather than the 35mm stem and 20mm riser bars. The stock configuration worked well, but I ended up preferring the fit and feel of the bike with the slightly longer stem and higher rise bars.
For the suspension, 180 psi in the RockShox Deluxe shock put me at 27% sag, and I ran 75 psi with one volume spacer in the Pike Ultimate.
Condition were dry and dusty for most of the test period, ideal for the Maxxis Dissector / Rekon tire combo. That's a setup I'd happily run all summer here in the Pacific Northwest on a bike like this before switching to something with a bit more tread for the slippery fall and winter months.
My test bike showed up with a 160mm BikeYoke dropper post (retail models will have a 180mm post), so I swapped that out for a 200mm OneUp post in order to have more clearance in the steeps. I also ended up going with a 40mm stem and 35mm bars, rather than the 35mm stem and 20mm riser bars. The stock configuration worked well, but I ended up preferring the fit and feel of the bike with the slightly longer stem and higher rise bars.
For the suspension, 180 psi in the RockShox Deluxe shock put me at 27% sag, and I ran 75 psi with one volume spacer in the Pike Ultimate.
Condition were dry and dusty for most of the test period, ideal for the Maxxis Dissector / Rekon tire combo. That's a setup I'd happily run all summer here in the Pacific Northwest on a bike like this before switching to something with a bit more tread for the slippery fall and winter months.
Mike Kazimer
Location: Bellingham, WA, USA
Height: 5'11" / 180cm
Inseam: 33" / 84cm
Weight: 160 lbs / 72.6 kg
Industry affiliations / sponsors: None
Instagram: @mikekazimer
Location: Bellingham, WA, USA
Height: 5'11" / 180cm
Inseam: 33" / 84cm
Weight: 160 lbs / 72.6 kg
Industry affiliations / sponsors: None
Instagram: @mikekazimer
Climbing
The 2030 is more focused on the descents than some other bikes in this category (like the Yeti SB120, for instance), but Scor's designers didn't forget that it needs to go uphill too. It's an energetic pedaler, free of any wallowing or mushiness while still delivering enough traction to keep that low-profile Rekon tire from spinning wildly. The perfect balance between efficiency and grip can be tricky to achieve, but the 2030 does it very well – it has the quickness you'd hope to get from a 120mm bike without any accompanying harshness.
I preferred the middle compression setting (out of three) on the Deluxe shock the vast majority of the time, but the other two settings do make a noticeable difference – the full open position comes in handy when maximum traction is desired, and the firmer setting can be used to put even more pep in the Scor's step without resorting to the fully locked out position.
Even with those short chainstays I felt centered and comfortable on the 2030. The steep seat angle helps prevent too much weight from ending up over the rear wheel, and the stack height isn't so high as to upset the balance, even after I'd installed higher rise bars.
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The 2030 is more focused on the descents than some other bikes in this category (like the Yeti SB120, for instance), but Scor's designers didn't forget that it needs to go uphill too. It's an energetic pedaler, free of any wallowing or mushiness while still delivering enough traction to keep that low-profile Rekon tire from spinning wildly. The perfect balance between efficiency and grip can be tricky to achieve, but the 2030 does it very well – it has the quickness you'd hope to get from a 120mm bike without any accompanying harshness.
I preferred the middle compression setting (out of three) on the Deluxe shock the vast majority of the time, but the other two settings do make a noticeable difference – the full open position comes in handy when maximum traction is desired, and the firmer setting can be used to put even more pep in the Scor's step without resorting to the fully locked out position.
Even with those short chainstays I felt centered and comfortable on the 2030. The steep seat angle helps prevent too much weight from ending up over the rear wheel, and the stack height isn't so high as to upset the balance, even after I'd installed higher rise bars.
Descending
My very first ride on the Scor took place up in Whistler, so I decided to start by feeding it some classic technical trails, with names like Korova Milk Bar, Rockwork Orange, and Wizard Burial Ground. They're full of steep rock moves and semi-awkward slower speed maneuvers, trails that reward precision over just trying to blast downhill as fast as possible. The Scor more than held its own, and any initial doubts I had about its capabilities quickly faded away as I worked my way downhill.
The geometry plays a large part in how comfortable the bike felt in the steeps, but the suspension deserves a mention too – the Deluxe Ultimate shock is very well controlled, with a smooth ramp up at the bottom of the stroke. It's a trait we noticed with the Scor 4060 a couple of years ago – there's no harshness towards the end of the travel, which makes it easier to plop off a drop or push through a pointy rock garden without worrying about running out of travel.
Yes, there are obviously limits – we're still talking about a 120mm trail bike here, and I'm not about to say it can go wheel-to-wheel with a full-on enduro bike. However, the fact that it can handle those more technical trails while also remaining entertaining on mellower ones is worth noting. The suspension opens up nicely at higher speeds, and it can deal with quick impacts very well.
The concept of one bike being more 'fun' than another always annoys me a little, mainly because mountain biking's supposed to be fun no matter what. That said, tossing in an extra manual here, pumping a roller there, and maybe slashing a berm over there is a recipe for a good time, and on the Scor those maneuvers are very easy to execute.
Speaking of recipes, there's been a lot of talk lately about the ideal chainstay length, and I've even seen equations floating around that are purported to be the key to making most perfectly balanced bike in the world. I'm not convinced that there's one magical set of geometry numbers out there, and the 2030 is a prime example. I do typically prefer bikes with longer chainstays, and yet I haven't had any instances on this bike where I thought that a longer back end would have improved things.
Scor 2030
Canyon Spectral 125
How does it compare?
The Canyon Spectral 125 occupies a similar space as the Scor, but it's even longer and slacker, which can make it more of a handful on slower speed trails. The 125 feels even more biased towards descending, while the Scor has more energetic trail manners, and a more refined suspension feel. The 125 ramps up very quickly, which can make if feel a little more harsh over repeated impacts compared to the 2030.
The Spectral runs away with the cake when it comes to value, although it doesn't have an in-frame storage compartment or as much water bottle room as the Scor.
Santa Cruz's Tallboy is a very close contemporary, both in terms of geometry and price. The wheelbase of a M/L 2030 is exactly the same as a large Tallboy, it's just the distribution of the front and rear centers that's different. The 2030 has a slacker head tube angle and shorter chainstays, which gives it a slightly more secure handling in steeper terrain. If forced to choose, I'd go with the 2030. There's just something about its overall handling and suspension feel that's very tough to beat.
Which Model is the Best Value?
Unfortunately, none of the models in Scor's lineup are what I'd call a great value. Take the model tested here, for example – for $7,299 I would have expected to see a wireless drivetrain or carbon wheels on the spec sheet. For the most part the build kits are well chosen, but the prices are higher than similar complete bikes cost from other companies, even excluding consumer-direct operations.
If I was dead set on getting a Scor 2030 (which is a distinct possibility for anyone who manages to test ride one), I'd consider going with the $5,199 NX model with the plan of swapping out the NX drivetrain as soon as possible. There's also the frame-only route, which, considering how many deep discounts are currently available on components, could be the way to get a better build than the NX model for the exact same price.
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Unfortunately, none of the models in Scor's lineup are what I'd call a great value. Take the model tested here, for example – for $7,299 I would have expected to see a wireless drivetrain or carbon wheels on the spec sheet. For the most part the build kits are well chosen, but the prices are higher than similar complete bikes cost from other companies, even excluding consumer-direct operations.
If I was dead set on getting a Scor 2030 (which is a distinct possibility for anyone who manages to test ride one), I'd consider going with the $5,199 NX model with the plan of swapping out the NX drivetrain as soon as possible. There's also the frame-only route, which, considering how many deep discounts are currently available on components, could be the way to get a better build than the NX model for the exact same price.
Burgtec Bartender grips, CODE RSC brakes.
Maxxis Rekon rear tire.
Technical Report
SRAM Code RSC brakes: I'm glad that Codes are becoming a more common spec choice on trail bikes over the less-powerful G2 brakes. I would have liked to see HS2 rotors spec'd, though; the thicker rotors bump up the stopping power, especially considering the bike has 180mm rotors front and rear.
Dissector / Rekon tire combo: No, these aren't the heavier enduro tires you might expect to find on a bike like this, but they're very fun and fast in dry conditions. I know there are some riders who can't look at an EXO casing tire without immediately flatting, but I didn't have any flats during the test period, even when riding some of Whistler's pointier trails.
Frame hardware: It's too early in the Scor's life to consider doing a bearing swap, but I decided to disassemble the suspension linkage to get a better idea of how hard (or difficult) maintenance would be. Overall, it was a straightforward procedure, and everything came apart and went back together smoothly. The bearings all have metal dust covers, and everything was greased and spinning smoothly. The blind pivot hardware on the seat stays can't be accessed by an allen key without unbolting the shock, but there are wrench flats that can be used instead during a quick bolt check.
Burgtec Bartender lock-on grips: These grips have been out for years, but they'd sort of flown under my radar until now. I ride without gloves a decent amount during the summer, and these proved to be a very comfortable option with loads of traction for those sweaty days, especially once they'd broken in.
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SRAM Code RSC brakes: I'm glad that Codes are becoming a more common spec choice on trail bikes over the less-powerful G2 brakes. I would have liked to see HS2 rotors spec'd, though; the thicker rotors bump up the stopping power, especially considering the bike has 180mm rotors front and rear.
Dissector / Rekon tire combo: No, these aren't the heavier enduro tires you might expect to find on a bike like this, but they're very fun and fast in dry conditions. I know there are some riders who can't look at an EXO casing tire without immediately flatting, but I didn't have any flats during the test period, even when riding some of Whistler's pointier trails.
Frame hardware: It's too early in the Scor's life to consider doing a bearing swap, but I decided to disassemble the suspension linkage to get a better idea of how hard (or difficult) maintenance would be. Overall, it was a straightforward procedure, and everything came apart and went back together smoothly. The bearings all have metal dust covers, and everything was greased and spinning smoothly. The blind pivot hardware on the seat stays can't be accessed by an allen key without unbolting the shock, but there are wrench flats that can be used instead during a quick bolt check.
Burgtec Bartender lock-on grips: These grips have been out for years, but they'd sort of flown under my radar until now. I ride without gloves a decent amount during the summer, and these proved to be a very comfortable option with loads of traction for those sweaty days, especially once they'd broken in.
Pros
+ It's a better descender than most 120mm bikes out there
+ Very quiet, no cable rattle or excessive chainslap.
+ Adaptable thanks to adjustable head angle, ability to increase travel with different shock stroke.
Cons
- High price for complete bikes
- Your enduro bike might start collecting dust.
Pinkbike's Take
| The Scor 2030 is one of the most entertaining 120mm trail bikes that I've ridden in recent memory. It's my kind of trail bike, one that doesn't put up a fuss while climbing, and punches way above its weight when descending. |
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Transition wise, this bike really makes me think about my Smuggler V2 which I enhanced with a 150mm Lyrik + a -1°angleset: fun and capable, even if 120mm are harsh even with a good shock.
Limits are tight when it's about a good trail bike that you wanna everywhere....
And of course, having a carbon bike is a must. My "cheap" ALU frame doesn't get much attention :-)
5010 is the only bike like it, bit it's hilariously expensive at $7000CAD with an NX build. They dropped the price.to $6300 this year bit thats still too much
But I think mullet in this travel bracket is particularly silly. Whatever it’s geo, it’s still a trail bike designed for covering ground. Without looking, the shortest travel mullet I can think of is the new-ish version of the 5010 at 140f/130r. That thing is dumb. Not as jib friendly as prior versions, not as fast or efficient for hauling ass over longer rides.
This thing looks legit as is.
I recognize it doesnt adjust the CS length, but maybe its in a real good spot where it is?
Nicolai is good if you want to ball out but they dont allow as much customization.
for marino check out:
www.pinkbike.com/forum/listcomments/?threadid=211605&pagenum=1
reebcycles.com/pages/build-your-dream-bike
longer travel fork, with a smaller rear wheel helps to lift the bb if youre going to mullet what is typically a full 29 bike
I figure a person that goes mullet from a small wheeled bike will have a certain experience. Someone that has a 29er and goes mullet will have a different experience. A bike designed from the ground up as a mullet will be different than a converted one.
@mikekazimer can you comment on a flip chip at the rear of the bike, I dont think I caught that in your review
The frame can be converted to 130mm rear squish with a shock service that allows more stroke but this isn’t a user friendly swap. The frame is also rated for up to a 150mm fork but Mariano Schoeffer, the engineer on the project, this would mess with the geo some. Fortunately there is an adjustable head angle like that on the 6040 so you could keep the 64.5º sweet spot close to where it is. There is also a flip chip in the back that moves the bike to 65.5º and raises the BB by 2mm. I'd personally love to try it as a 150/130 machine.
assume youll drop 10mm with a 275, gain 2 with the flip, and another 8 with the fork, and youre back to close to stock.....adjust the headset cups to alleviate the slightly too slack HA due to the 150 fork, and I think youre there. Im not sure where the SA, reach, stack end up in all this, but hell, a couple mm's wont mean a damn thing...
You’re free to follow me down some of my local trails, btw.
I gave up on the dream. I couldn't swap my wheels or my drivetrain because of superboost (you have to buy new CRANKS even for superboost). I couldn't find anyone running the 429 in mullet mode to review it. You can't buy a complete. Pivot won't sell frames unless it's a tuesday and they're in a good mood, and when they do the price is twice an Ibis- ripley frames currently $2500). Also have you looked at all the non-custom superboost mullet wheelsets? All zero of them?
Imagine an official mullet build you can't buy as a frameset and you can't buy as a complete.
I couldn’t find any other info on it either
What evidence are you talking about, outside of your own opinion?
What 29 bikes have you tried that have led you to this opinion?
Hell if you’ve got a PF bb, you could even try a concentric bb cup to correct bb height/SA
I think most of us get caught up in what we are told, rather than just giving it a go
This would sit right about there as well without the 150 fork
To build on that, other mullet trail bike options:
The Bronson. The Kona process x. Digit datum. The transition patrol. There's even a stumpy evo mullet out there.
In the 120mm category, it's slim pickins for mullets.
You never trust someone who tells you to trust them,
And someone who tells you that “I’ve been doing this for 45 years” has been doing it wrong for at least the last 15…..
Definitely wasnt an early adopter of 29er wheels, as I said, I was on 26 till 2018....I gave them a go back in early 2000's, the geo wasnt right for them, or my style of riding.
If what you prefer to ride is bermed jump trails, then they might not be for you, I prefer steep techy stuff, they work great there. They arent quite as good in the really slow stuff, but the trade offs make up for it.
Good luck to you out there
‘That tells me you couldn’t ride a 26 very well and saw no tradeoff because your tires rarely left the ground but you washed out/went otb too much. And this is exactly why everything is 29 now, no trade-off if you’re lower skilled”
You’re just trying to be aggressively contrary, which you’re more than welcome to be.
My comment made no mention of there not being trade-offs, you’re just reading into it to have some sort of argument.
I also didn’t mention 37-40 29ers, both my bikes are 33ish lbs, one short travel, on long travel, both are very “playful” and a tonne of fun to ride. There’s an awful lot more than wheel size that dictates whether or not a bike is “playful”, and even that is completely subjective.
Your insistence that smaller wheels somehow require more skill is just an attempt to make yourself feel better, while putting others down. It’s unfortunate that you seem to have som much of your identity wrapped up in a 1 1/2” wheeel size difference, but I wish you luck out there.
I feel the contrarians are the 29’er riders saying, “ohh speed is fun and they’re just faster” .. “Oh it’s heavy but hhey it’s monster truck” or whether or not 29 suck for jumping not being a factual matter.. Let me know when you see a 29” dj or slopestyle competitor.
I think you, like a lot of 29’er lovers, don’t want to admit you ride them because it just makes mtb easier and softer for you (and noobs) while making bikes not as fun for people that don’t need big wheels for comfort/don’t want the tradeoffs. But hey, I’m sure shopping at bikes at walmart will be easier, too? I mean more fun.
Youre kinda ranting off about things that I had never mentioned.
I wish you all the luck in your future endeavours
Sure man
Oh, dang
What is it, dawg?
I forgot it's my bike’s new Tire day
Didn't get a gift for it?
Other plans got in the way
It'll be so disappointed
Damn, I forgot it, too
This could have been avoided
What the hell are we gonna do?
[Verse 1:]
My bike’s been so alone
Ever since my tires blew (Cold)
No new tires to wrap it tight
Life has put it to the test
I know just what you mean
My bike's been so sad and gray (Word)
My old tires can't satisfy ever since they blew that day
Hold up
You thinkin' what I'm thinkin'?
I'm thinkin' I think it too
Slow up
What time is it, dawg?
It's time for a switcharoo
We both love our bikes, bikes with grown biiike needs
I say we break 'em off
Show 'em how much they really mean
[Chorus:]
'Cause I'm a TireLover
You're a TireLover
We should ride each other's tires
Ride each other's Tires
I'll mount that new Tire, where that old blew hazy
Ain't no doubt this shit is crazy
Riding each other's Tires!
[Post-Chorus:]
'Cause every Bike needs a New Tire tight
If doing it is wrong, I don't wanna be right
I'm callin' on you 'cause I can't do it myself
To me, you're like a brother, so be my tire lover
Who the hell has an enduro bike and then goes on to drop 7.5K on another bike, that is mostly the same, but slightly less travel.
My dream mtb fleet would be: a modern hardtail to keep things real, a trailbike for pedally days and a big enduro bike for the serious stuff.
Remember how retired and loaded your dad is? Yeah.. see?
Commencal Supreme, the previous model
Transition Spire, check
Transition Scout
Deviate Lowrider Ti
Forbidden Druid, or Scor 2030 or WAO Arrival 130
Spesh Epic Evo
Chromag Rootdown Ti
I am also getting there:
Standard 125R BMX race bike for the pump track
Devinci Spartan
Norco Optic C (frameset on the way)
Kona Honzo ESD
At first, the Optic and ESD will share the same fork, wheelset and dropper, but will both end up being complete builds after a year or so.
I love those bikes
And finally, dare I ask about cable routing?
We know what you’re thinking and no, it doesn’t go through the headset. It is internally routed but it’s fully guided and rattle-free to make life easier and quieter – both on the bike and in the Pinkbike comments section.
I would say, well played there.
now looking at this bike costing 7300 with a gx drivetrain just doesn't sit well with me
Scor was the component brand of BMC (think Roval for Specialized)
They just reused the name
How can you compete with both lifetime warranties from both Santa and evil ( and the lifetime bearing once a year on evil too )
I don’t know
Evil charged me lot for a 1/8 ounce touch up jar of paint.
€2600 for carbon front triangle, full GX, pike ultimate, deluxe S+ (2023), newmen wheels and maguras.
It's an absolute riot in my opinion, and the price is insane (in the right direction).
They can put all the nice parts but it’ll still ride like a cheap bike
Glad they added some legitimate frame storage (at least better than the 4060).
Also, what's with the extremely low stack height? What were they thinking... That's an instant disqualification from my whish list.
I wish this bike had 448 chainstays. (Rocky Mountain instinct)
But I’m 6-4 and love my enduro geometry (transition spire)
That being said, and reading reviews// comments of other trailbikes where the people complain about long stays and steep seatubes, it appears that there is a modern bad ass woods weapon mountain bike for all of “idiosyncratic” us !!!!
XL: Optic / 2030
Wheelbase: 1275 / 1267
Reach: 517 / 510
Suspension: 140 - 125 / 140 / 120.
Scor does a better job for larger riders vs Norco, at least in this comparison. I'm managing a XL but 6'0"
I built a Trail 429 a year ago and pretty much stopped riding my enduro bike. No question it’s slower at top speed, but it does everything better at normal speed and it’s more fun.
"no" but its a beauty
120mm travel 140 up front 20mm front axle super boost rear 64headangle and a good reach with some dh wheels and rubber.
That’s what we all need.
Where is the review of said fork?
Asking for a friend.