First bike porno I watched in two months or so. Click-bited by the the look and geometry that are similar to my HT, including different F and R tires (with way lower position at components scale of course). So excited to see I don't need an upgrade for fullsuss :). If it's good for Gaze, I'll just have to upgrade myself. BTW, the "ovalized" chainring keeps the chain further from the chain stay during (bumpy) descent, hence less chain banging against the stay. That's personally to me is the main advantage. If it helps smoothen power distribution, I don't mind :)
I’m looking to buy this frame set but it appears it’s not UDH hanger? Do you know if these S-Works Epic HT’s are UDH to be Transmission Compatible? Thanks
Ben Ge It stops the fork crown hitting the frame if you crash which could damage the carbon. Instead it will hit the bump guard and the bump guard will absorb the impact.
well, I'm a roadie and in the XC/MTB just a newbie. So... could anyone explain the difference from this Magura disk brake and the SRAM level ultimate this bike originally comes with? Weight? Rider´s personal preferences? Any other difference? Thanks a lot.
Thank you for the video. That’s art! Mines the almost-identical non-S Works Stumpjumper and I love it every day on the back trails of The Otter. May I ask which size tires he ran front to rear? I’m at 29X2.1 - 29X2.3.
My XC bike from the 90s had a 135mm stem; and I’m only 5’6”. It changes the steering a little and creates a larger arc for turning the bars; but it didn’t really matter that much as no one really steered by the bars at speed. It’s slightly noticeable at slow speed though. If it’s too long though, it can feel a bit like it’s out front of the wheel and can be a little bit “divey” if you’re steering from the bars (if that makes sense). With today’s wider bars, it could potentially make it feel like you’re having to make huge sweeping arm movements when steering from the bars at low speed though; so the wider bars work better with shorter stems. I hope that helps.
#askgmbn All the pro bike checks, particularly XC bikes, focus on how lightweight the bike and its components are. Is there a UCI minimum weight for mountain bikes like there is for road bikes or is it the same minimum weight of 6.8kg?
All very nice but how does it manual, bunny hop logs and play in rock gardens off large drops? I have enough problem with a 70mm stem on my xc hardtail but at least I can get the saddle out the way with my dropper.
Noo, say it isn't so. I ride an Radon Race 8.0 2014 Alu XC race bike 20"at 6'2" Thrown on 2.35 Schwalbs Nics - tubless, New grips which I have set at 740mm on 700mm bars, Stem is standard 70mm and I added a 105mm dropper post. I now take it down drops and through some tough technical trails. My only remaining issues are 80mm forks which I set at 10-15% sag to minimise bottom out when punished and the DT Swiss X1900 wheels which are a bit narrow at 20mm internal. I was having issues manualling but now I am keeping my head up, I am finding it much easier. That S-works does have a long stem on it though. XC hard tails can be punished though. ))
I’m searching for a 17”-20”, 1995-2001 Stumpjumper M2 or an S-works frame if anyone has one or a lead on one please let me know. My rockhopper frame just started to get hairline cracks so unfortunately need to replace it, figured I’d see if I can get lucky and find a stumpy or Sworks. Even if you’re reading this in a few years from now, I’ll always be interested. Just drop a reply comment and I’ll see it in my notifications and get back to you. Thanks! Love the retro MTB community- you all are great!
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Bikes like this with the best of the best brands of every component are amazing and so impressive
I love the absence of all the long low slack B.S. This is geometry that works for 90% of the trails out there.
If it was mine
In future bike checks, can we get a measurement of pedalarm length?
Nikolai Busch u mean crank length
Awesome video, and those carbon ti red axles front and rear look so clean!
frame size??
First bike porno I watched in two months or so. Click-bited by the the look and geometry that are similar to my HT, including different F and R tires (with way lower position at components scale of course). So excited to see I don't need an upgrade for fullsuss :).
If it's good for Gaze, I'll just have to upgrade myself.
BTW, the "ovalized" chainring keeps the chain further from the chain stay during (bumpy) descent, hence less chain banging against the stay. That's personally to me is the main advantage. If it helps smoothen power distribution, I don't mind :)
What framesize is je running?
It's so clean, imagine it with wireless shifter, one wire less. (bikes are really going back to basics)
Love it all, thank you and if you could forward it straight to my home please asap, and I bet Sam does gaze at it
I’m looking to buy this frame set but it appears it’s not UDH hanger? Do you know if these S-Works Epic HT’s are UDH to be Transmission Compatible? Thanks
What is the size of the tyres? 29 x 2.25 or 2.35?
Damn! that's a beautiful bike
Not a huge XC fan, but Sam's bike looks Sick..
Are shorter chainstay better than longer ones?
Love that geometry!
tyre size?
how wide is the tires you dont tell that in any of your videos
Declan Viljoen 2.3 in the front 2.1 in the back
Titanium caliper bolts?
i don't think that's a headset spacer. It's part of a shim that adjusts the angle for the headset.
Whats the bump guard do? Still dont get it....
Ben Ge It stops the fork crown hitting the frame if you crash which could damage the carbon. Instead it will hit the bump guard and the bump guard will absorb the impact.
That cassette sounds amazing!!!
Fangyao Huang hub*
When will we be getting Kate Courtney bike on the channel
What size is that bike?
well, I'm a roadie and in the XC/MTB just a newbie. So... could anyone explain the difference from this Magura disk brake and the SRAM level ultimate this bike originally comes with? Weight? Rider´s personal preferences? Any other difference? Thanks a lot.
weight
I really love my XTR Race brakes, I did enjoy my Mags and the strong Zee’s but overall I’d recommend the race for sure. Best feel
Thank you for the video. That’s art!
Mines the almost-identical non-S Works Stumpjumper and I love it every day on the back trails of The Otter.
May I ask which size tires he ran front to rear? I’m at 29X2.1 - 29X2.3.
Awesome Vid!!!
Keep up the Good Work!!!!
And a very awesome bike
Doddy Does it again
what size is the Framset ? Sam is a Big Bloke 6ft 2"
Where is Sam from Doddy?
what brand of seat post ?
Joni English s-work
specialized s-works
First bike check Doddy has done where he doesn't make it look like a kids bike next to him!
Great vid
Is 130 mm stem good for steering of mtb bike)
130's pretty long! Something shorter would give you more stability in feeling
My XC bike from the 90s had a 135mm stem; and I’m only 5’6”. It changes the steering a little and creates a larger arc for turning the bars; but it didn’t really matter that much as no one really steered by the bars at speed. It’s slightly noticeable at slow speed though. If it’s too long though, it can feel a bit like it’s out front of the wheel and can be a little bit “divey” if you’re steering from the bars (if that makes sense). With today’s wider bars, it could potentially make it feel like you’re having to make huge sweeping arm movements when steering from the bars at low speed though; so the wider bars work better with shorter stems. I hope that helps.
Doddy looks like a boss with those shaded #gmbn
Nice color
Nice shades dude.
#askgmbn All the pro bike checks, particularly XC bikes, focus on how lightweight the bike and its components are. Is there a UCI minimum weight for mountain bikes like there is for road bikes or is it the same minimum weight of 6.8kg?
no limits phew, tech can be as good/ light/ strong as the designers can manage. yay
Andrew Kirk since xc racing is more technical than road racing the designers are more concerned about going fast rather than just weight
Daddy just looks so dope with his shades, am I right?
All very nice but how does it manual, bunny hop logs and play in rock gardens off large drops?
I have enough problem with a 70mm stem on my xc hardtail but at least I can get the saddle out the way with my dropper.
Piers B. It doesn't want to do that mate, it's an xc race bike
Look up Chris Blevins on instagram. He shreds his epic hardtail like no other
Noo, say it isn't so. I ride an Radon Race 8.0 2014 Alu XC race bike 20"at 6'2"
Thrown on 2.35 Schwalbs Nics - tubless, New grips which I have set at 740mm on 700mm bars, Stem is standard 70mm and I added a 105mm dropper post. I now take it down drops and through some tough technical trails. My only remaining issues are 80mm forks which I set at 10-15% sag to minimise bottom out when punished and the DT Swiss X1900 wheels which are a bit narrow at 20mm internal.
I was having issues manualling but now I am keeping my head up, I am finding it much easier.
That S-works does have a long stem on it though. XC hard tails can be punished though. ))
Frame size?
Isaac González large
What a machine 😎👍🏽🚴💨
I love this bike!!!!!
Year after we should see that S-Works HT propelled by a full SRAM AXS...
Maybe with a frame that suits his hight, he would have less problems in the technical bits of the races... I doubt this is the largest size...
Valentin Maissen he's between sizes and rides the large for head tube length
having a smaller frame makes it more nimble/agile...
I have the Di2 model!
Very nice 😍😍😍
Awesome Bike.
MAKE HARDTAILS GREAT AGAIN
HARDTAILS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN GREAT
HARDTAILS is like a nakedbike on Motorcycle.. nice 👍
Size Frame Sam??
M,L?
Probably L cause Sam is a big boy.
I’m searching for a 17”-20”, 1995-2001 Stumpjumper M2 or an S-works frame if anyone has one or a lead on one please let me know. My rockhopper frame just started to get hairline cracks so unfortunately need to replace it, figured I’d see if I can get lucky and find a stumpy or Sworks. Even if you’re reading this in a few years from now, I’ll always be interested. Just drop a reply comment and I’ll see it in my notifications and get back to you. Thanks! Love the retro MTB community- you all are great!
Nice one Doody.
Hello
@GMBN.... not much mud clearance on the frame, also the rear wheel sounds like a boat anchor.
Dreams
Awesome looking bike but wish they would review bikes most people can afford
It would have looked better with white decals and white forks
Daddy I want a mountain bike but my budget is £300. What do u recommend?
Doddy
looks like a 27.5 frame with 29 wheels.
a proper front tire
Give me one please
Giveaway!!!!!!!!!
Sek-C
It's a Road bike
I used to ride a sworks hardtail. It beat the shit out of me. Too freakin stiff
36T, real men ride 38T at the front, no carbon crown on the sid fork? SCYLENCE please, it sounds like a child with paper in his wheels :)
Erwin Meulman it is a carbon crown and steerer
hell yeah this guy needs to stop skipping leg day with his 50t in the back 😂
Re mela
I wont this bike...send me the bike plessss