Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Neil shares his thoughts on the Viral Wanderer, a drop-bar mountain bike he’s been testing on and off for the past few months. So what makes this bike special? A few things—like a unique titanium spring plate and a drivetrain that’s anything but traditional. Learn about all that and more in our latest bike review.

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Outline:
Intro: 0:00
Who is Viral: 0:34
Why Pinion: 2:53
Specs: 4:58
Mtb DNA: 7:16
How It Rides: 10:23
Build Kit: 13:31
Final Thoughts: 18:48

Mentioned Links:
Written review: bikepacking.com/bikes/viral-wanderer-review
Viral Derive Review - bikepacking.com/bikes/viral-derive-review
A Chat with Steve Domahidy - youtu.be/bul27UtMcLc

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::About The Host::
Neil Beltchenko (instagram.com/neil_beltchenko/)
Geometry: 150lbs, 5'9.5", 32" inseam, +2.5 Ape index