I'm starting to believe that the VitalMTB guys are the only ones who have ridden a V3 Phantom. I am a little surprised at the dearth of ride reports on this bike.Best review so far https://www.vitalmtb.com/features/V...hort-Travel-29er-Mountain-Bikes-Reviewed,2835
In short, it rips.
Short travel 29ers are great.....depending were you ride, and given how great bikes are these days, you will not be disappointed! I came from an old fully rigid trek with v-brakes about 8 years ago, to a kona process 111 - crazy fun bike. Phantom was on my list at the time. Let us know how you like it.After about a seven year hiatus from the forums, and giving up on Turner making another DW Flux, I recently purchased an XL Phantom V3. I'm assembling this week in my spare time with Eagle drivetrain and MRP fork. When the trails dry out here in KC, in a week or so, I'll report back.
I'm not looking forward to the added 29er weight compared to my XC bikes, but I'm hoping I can adjust my style to accommodate.
Anyway, I'm back because Pandemic, and Mike from Banshee.
G.
Is this just because the Ripley is lighter? Or do you feel that it is due to DW vs. KS2 link? Or a combination of both?The Ripley obviously feels more spry on the ups
On one hand it surprises me that you would call the V4 Ripley fragile. I have never seen a V4 Ripley in person, but own a Ripmo. Given the similarities between Ripley V4 and Ripmo frames, I figured the V4 would be pretty solid.After riding the Phantom the Ripley feels "fragile" if that makes any sense.
I think that my old flo yellow Prime was the king of all bikes that I have owned in this regard. It was really good at ye olde "that looks sketchy, wonder if I can make it?" maneuver.I'll charge into obstacles with the Phantom that would cause me pause with the Ripley.
You hit the nail on the head, comparatively speaking it feels fragile .On one hand it surprises me that you would call the V4 Ripley fragile. I have never seen a V4 Ripley in person, but own a Ripmo. Given the similarities between Ripley V4 and Ripmo frames, I figured the V4 would be pretty solid.
On the other hand... I can see how pretty much any bike may feel a little fragile in a direct comparison to a Banshee. The two Banshees that I have owned have been SOLID.
I think that my old flo yellow Prime was the king of all bikes that I have owned in this regard. It was really good at ye olde "that looks sketchy, wonder if I can make it?" maneuver.
It's the angle, there's plenty of room for the reservoir.How are you keeping that piggyback from contacting the frame? Or is there more room in the shock cage than the angle of the picture indicates?
The Jade X DOES NOT FIT the Titan or Rune (65mm stroke).If anyone is wondering the DVO Jade X coil does fit this frame...and it's amazing! As others have said "this bike rips'