Stumpy seems to be best value has factory suspension and is aluminum. But the Bronson visually looks better and is carbon. The ibis is last resort if there out of stock in a couple weeks.
If you have any other suggested bikes let me know.
by Important-Positive25
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go for the stumpy, the santa cruz has shit specs for the price
I would prefer an alloy bike, and I don’t really like how the Stumpy Evos ride. I haven’t ridden a Ripmo, but the Bronson is pretty solid, plush and fun downhill but kinda sluggish for a 150 bike.
Stump FTW.
I got a 2023 stumpy evo sworks lightly used
For $4500. Just fyi.
Stumpy with a cascade link
Rode a ripmo GX with z1 coil and liked it decently enough. Fork didn’t fit the character of the bike and was a bit too supple, didn’t build the platform the rear of the bike did.
You can find that on the 99spokes channel. As for bike advice, stumpy! No doubt
The stumpy all day. Downtube storage, adjustable geometry, ability to swap to mullet with some aftermarket parts (although I’ve ran my stumpy both ways and full 29er is my preference). Also specialized has a pretty good warranty system and will hook you up with replacement frame bearings for life (Santa Cruz also does this but still cool)
Check out YT’s sale