Yeti 575 Chumba XCL shootout

ok so how about this one... SC BLT2 or 575 :?:

 

I say stick with the 575 or look into the Giant Reign.

BTW how tall are you? Because I'm actually selling my used Chumba XCL frame size small for a fair price.

 

Again, I am going to say 575. Even with the new design of the VPP linkages from SC, and the new grease ports(in the poorest of locations if you ask anybody who rides there bike in the dirt and rocks). The 575 is a great overall bike that is extremely versatile and durable. Again, again, I still am not the biggest fan of carbon being part of a MTB frame(at least not on a bike with the capabilities of the 575), and I definitely don't like that it is mandatory on '08+ frames. The seatstays are somewhat vulnerable parts already(in crashes), then you make them out of carbon and well, you see where I am going. Also, refer to my earlier posts where I pointed you in the direction of the RFX or the 5 Spot.

 

The SC, definitely. It will pedal way better. Your other choices seem like nice rides (never heard a complaint about the Yeti), but if you have the budget, why settle for a single-pivot (with swing link) frame?

 

I see a Trance X with your name on it

 

i actually got a chance to pedal around a trance x and reign and i dont know what it was, but they felt sooo cheap. i know the maestro is great but the frame, components, etc didn't feel as top quality as the yeti and sc frames ive checked out...

 

Mass production for you, too many cad designs and not enough single track. What do you think about that diamond back knuckle box?

 

in that case go with a FOES FXR, or Intense Tracer or 6.6. I dare you to say those bikes feel cheap.

 

You claim there is a 0% failure rate even though (on this very same thread) the Chumba CEO says there were failures before the stays were reinforced. And I have never heard of a 24 lb XCL. When the factory built mine last year it weighed a little over 27 lbs (w/o pedals) and it would have cost thousands more to remove any more weight. And I'm sure the warranty would not be honored if something breaks when you try to jump a 30 foot gap.

I like my Chumba and have never had any issues. But the person who started this thread was asking for facts and opinions, not misleading marketing hype. Let's keep it real.

 

Keep it real?

I'm not gonna argue, and am glad you like the bike as much as I do. The Chumba gig is not my day job just something I believe in, so perhaps I get carried away encouraging people to try new things for themselves and make up their own minds:-k. Sorry to those offended on STR, but those who know me personally will tell you how real I keeps it.

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Chumba vs Yeti

Great information in posts, but you need to ride both and buy what works for you.

When you ride a demo try and get one that is setup for you.

I demo'd a lot of bikes before buying a Chumba EVO. The first one I rode I hated, but the setup was all wrong for my size and weight and component preferences. The second one was exactly what I wanted.

What is wrong with a E type deraileur?

Also too much concern about bike weight. Rider weight is more important. I have had too many trick lightweight breakage. Lightweight is great if you have a sponser.

I had one minor problem with my EVO right after buying it and just drove to Anaheim and they fixed it on the spot.

No retreat, no surrender.

thegrover