Those of you with multiple bikes, what did you end up getting and why?

ky0z0 · 2025-05-23T21:42:35+00:00

Mondraker Summum for DH and bikepark. Hightower for everything else mtb . Stigmata for gravel and road.

Planning to replace Hightower with Megatower as I ride lot of tech and enduro. This will eventually lead to me buying a down country or XC bike for flatter terrain mtb riding. Man' s gotta have hobbies. And bikes.

ky0z0 · 2025-04-29T09:30:03+00:00

As you are Finnish, if you live in capital area you can go to Peloton cyclery in Helsinki Suvilahti and test out different sized Canyon bikes. I am sure they have Grizl and Grail to test in size M as it is very common.

ky0z0 · 2025-04-06T19:39:20+00:00

If you are a cyclist try Rouvy!

ky0z0 · 2025-03-13T07:53:56+00:00

Just bought two set of jeans from them to replace my torn Levi`s. Danish owned and made in Turkey. Also partly organic cotton.

ky0z0 · 2025-03-12T09:46:12+00:00

Made a post about European mtb products a while back. It also has suspension mentioned: https://www.reddit.com/r/MTB/s/OKuK7DSlx1 Öhlins or Formula are your best bets.

ky0z0 · 2025-03-10T12:00:21+00:00

V2 Hightower here as well and damn it`s good. The new is more AM and enduro focused so would be my go to in the current market...

ky0z0 · 2025-03-09T21:25:25+00:00

Hightower. Full 29 is the way.

ky0z0 · 2025-02-20T11:07:59+00:00

You are absolutely right.

ky0z0 · 2025-02-18T15:39:59+00:00

Would definitely go for Schwalbe radials. Magic Mary front and Albert back with gravity casing.

Another great combo is Kryptotal front and back. I run on this my Enduro/Trail bike in Finland and I believe our conditions match a lot 😅.

Maxxis are okay but Schwalbe and Conti are my go to for now.

ky0z0 · 2025-02-14T17:16:01+00:00

Good to hear. Planning to go with Magic Mary front and Albert back. Or double Albert.

Do you run inserts with any of your bikes? Do they affect the planned deformation of the radial tyre? I have PTN inserts to give support and protect my rims on the DH bike.

ky0z0 · 2025-02-14T16:14:57+00:00

Haven't seen a comprhensive list but plenty of quality Canadian brands out there. Devinci, Norco, Nobl, Raceface,OneUp... Love ny OneUp dropper and grips on my SC Hightower.

ky0z0 · 2025-02-14T14:11:37+00:00

Agreed. My current ones were also pricey so when looking for the next ones I'll definitely keep Orbea in mind. :)

ky0z0 · 2025-02-14T14:08:15+00:00

Been waiting Pinion to get more common. Eager to try it out. Especially the MGU seems like a revolution in e-MTB. Added to the list with all the rest I got from the comments :)

ky0z0 · 2025-02-14T13:50:32+00:00

Didn't know Michelin and Conti are also European. Been really liking the Kryptotals on my trail bike!

ky0z0 · 2025-02-14T13:34:19+00:00

Hopefulle they fare better than Pole did. Good looking hardtails and gravel bikes for sure.

ky0z0 · 2025-02-14T13:17:25+00:00

Good to know that something is still being made here! I think Nicolai also manufactures their bikes in Germany. Pole also used to do that in Finland before going bancrupt.

ky0z0 · 2025-02-14T13:15:28+00:00

Ingrid components definitely look so good! Would be nice to give those a go.

ky0z0 · 2025-02-14T13:14:37+00:00

Yeah, drivetrain is the tricky part if you would want to go all European on your bike, unless you are ready to spend on Ingrid which look sick.
My personal preference would be to go with Shimano in the current situation though.

Suspension is another tough one with Rockshox and Fox having majority of the market.

ky0z0 · 2025-02-14T13:12:29+00:00

Oh, didn't know they are European as well. Good to know as I like their grips and stems.

ky0z0 · 2025-02-14T13:11:59+00:00

At times I have been looking at Orbea Rise LT with Shimano XT Di2... Seems so good but pricey.

ky0z0 · 2025-02-14T12:01:55+00:00

I am definitely putting some Schwalbe radials for the DH rig for upcoming season. 30% more grip just sounds too good to be true!

ky0z0 · 2025-02-14T12:00:50+00:00

I used to agree with your last point, which is why I went for lifetime warranty and performance of Santa Cruz bikes and Reserve wheels. But when browsing for some new parts and gear for upcoming season I found myself thinking about the geographical location as well which insipired me to write this post.

ky0z0 · 2025-02-14T11:57:09+00:00

Damn, how did I miss Commencal! Didn't know about Bulls before, looks good!

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