There’s such a unique charm to all your build videos, and whether or not you go to the effort of making a rigid script they’re always seamless as well. Might be my favorite bike content to watch tbh
I film with a rough narrative, sometimes I’ll add something if it comes up but when I’m editing is when I come up with the script…I’m glad you like the videos! 🤘🏻
Oh yes, saw this and am now having a trailside break! Definitely an interesting gear ratio for an average dirt jump bike but I'm not even surprised to see it here🤣🤌
That's definitely one of the sickest bikes I've ever seen! Love the idea of doing this dirt-trial crossover. If it is controllable, then this would actually be the perfect bike for my style of riding. And I love the colour, it just fits 👍 In my opinion the best build besides the silver and the red Hex. Hexes. Whatever...
Thank you! There’s no doubt this type of bike can be ridden to a high standard for street trials, look at Chris Akrigg on his mongoose fireball for proof 👍🏻
Believe me, this is the best video ever. It's perfect. I have watched tones of videos and this contains everything a person may be looking for. I have a DJ bike, and you have given me some ideas to make it lighter. I used to think that those rims were not appropriate to hold the jumps. Thank you for sharing this. Such a hero.
Hey Ali Clarkson! The only way that paint job could look cooler is if it had a few battle scars! Hope you and Jane Black have a nice day! Ride ride ride!
Wow sweet build! You must have read my mind, I’ve been recently contemplating building a dirt jumper/trials bike hybrid. Looking forward to the finding out the answer to the question, although given how you can shred a fat bike it might not be so applicable to us mere mortals 😁
Yeah I think this style of crossover bike could be a great type of bike for a lot of people…even if I’ve had a lot of trials practice I’ll try and be honest with my opinions 😋
That rotor twist tip might actually fix my mystery rotor rub on my commuter. Absolute genius! I can tell you'll be keeping this bike because you're putting frame protection on it. Would love to see you do some dirt jumping on it as well as trials.
@@Ali_Clarkson I'd tried literally everything to stop the rub, to the point of bending brand new rotors out of true. The rub stopped but you could tell they were bent. Your tip stopped all of that. Braking is smooth and consistent in a way it's not been since I built the bike. Thanks so much!
@@davidwashbrook9885 I couldn't follow what he meant by "twisting the rotor" - twisting as if the rotor was being grabbed by the brake or twisting out of plane?
Nice build Ali,oh the irony,you release this the day I pick up my purple flip pre ordered Trek mtb. Although I am not a trials rider,and never likely to be ( I am now 53) I do find your videos both informative and entertaining..keep up the good work. :-)
@@Ali_Clarkson funny enough 5 yrs or so ago I converted a jump frame to a trials bike. soon found out I'm not very good and slowly covered it back. But if I get the chance I might still try a fewtrials moves. A bit tricky when you a approaching 50 and are built for riding Exmoor. 😄
I run a half-link chain on my DJ bike (a 3/32" Gusset SLink) so I can avoid running a tensioner but still get the wheel as far forward as possible. They're not compatible with thick/thin chainrings though. Sick paint job BTW 🙂
@@Ali_Clarkson That's good to know, I've been thinking of trying out a trials conversion on it (i.e lower gearing, longer stem). It's a SanatCruz Jackal size long which has adjustable wheelbase *and* a mech hanger so would you mount a tensioner there or something else with better obstacle clearance?
Gorgeous ride! I have never built my own bike up, but if I did, and money was no object, I would do something like this. The paint job looks fantastic! Nicely done sir!
Yeah! Can't say how much I'm excited seeing this build! DJ vs Street trial was exactly question I was thinking for a while and even asked my favourite pro - you. Can't wait your next videos whis proper tests and opinion! Thank you, Ali, you are always doing our life little better. For last year thought about exactly that Dartmoor and Pike combo vs Extention Drax for my training bike for street and trials learning. But bought slightly used Czar Ion 24", for cheap. Hope it will hold some abuse)
Ali, this was so inspiring. I had gone done a DJ path 10 years ago, tried to ride it as a street trials bike, but it was such low quality and heavy, I got rid of it. I would like to revisit this myself, but have so much invested into MTB now. Classy paint work!
that is a super sexy paint job and build dude, love it! not sure if someone has already suggested it but you should get yourself some chain half links, they can help dial in your chain length to fit in the dropouts better. BMX companies like shadow conspiracy make them, get the cute thief on the case :)
Glad you like it! I thought half links would come up…they’re kinda ok for BMX or bikes that don’t have high torques but trials is extremely tough on chains and the design of a half link chain with the curved links just doesn’t work…they end up being straightened out and stretch so much you have to constantly adjust the tension and they eventually snap
What a super cool bike and a nice video!🥳 I love this simple idea with the splashes of paint and wonder why more people haven't thought of it before. Thank you very much for this inspiration. I've been thinking about what my new design on the bike could look like for a long time.
Man that’s awesome to see how much love you put into this bike build, and it absolutely shows!!! It came out amazing, I can’t wait to see you ride that thing
Aside from a Namaiki, which was the original street trials bike, I've only ever had converted dirt jumpers. Usually with gearing options to cover both types of riding in one bike. I altered a rear shifter to mount to the seat post clamp for bar spins.
Thought you were gonna borrow my bike for this video lol. But this bike looks soooo mint and 11kgs for this is crazy! Good job on the paint aswell Ali, damn nice!👌
Wow and wow that paint job looks absolutely stunning thief done well on this one Sam pilgrim does a bit of street trials on his JB sometimes but not too Ali standard Of street trials Can’t wait for the video BRO
I agree i’ve been on Alcatraz JB When it was hot last week Didn’t fancy Carrying my DH bike Up stairs just to do doubles in the hot weather too much hard work LOL
look into a spray product called Steel-it, especially since u like the raw look, it actually might be kind of heavy but also interested to know how heavy :)....you can weld through it too....id love to see a bike painted with that...love how that one came out too!
Very cool to find this. I am considering a tweak along these lines. I am tempted to try and make a modern spin on the original "stock" MTB trials bikes. I hope to take my Specialized P2 DJ bike, add one gear and either a short derailleur or manual swap spring chain tensioner to have a 2-speed bike. I'd like a typical DJ gear ratio along with a trials one. Currently looking at a 30t front with a 14t for DJ and slipping in a 25t for trials. I'd like something that can still rip on the longer street rides and and the DJ park, but also allow me to swap quickly to a trials gear for kicks and hops. Thanks for all the info and inspiration. Always great to see your attention to detail on builds like this.
Stick a pair of chain rings on, one trials & other DJ. Tensioner at the back, oily hand gear changes. One gear to get there, the other for trialling. Just don’t forget a rag for the gear changes😉
The paint looks fantastic! Sam Pilgrim has used his jump bikes for trials. He's also put BMX pegs on them. Is it possible to use a BMX stem bolt with an MTB fork? It might be difficult finding a tap big enough to cut threads in the fork but that might be a lighter option for the front brake cable than what you put in the steerer tube.
I’ve actually just bought a OneUp thread tap and topcap which turns forks into Bmx style integrated topcap style, it’s pretty cool but I’ve not used it yet
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There’s such a unique charm to all your build videos, and whether or not you go to the effort of making a rigid script they’re always seamless as well. Might be my favorite bike content to watch tbh
I film with a rough narrative, sometimes I’ll add something if it comes up but when I’m editing is when I come up with the script…I’m glad you like the videos! 🤘🏻
same feeling bro
Who doesn't love a new ali c video on a friday.
Sweet! Can't wait for the ride video.
the side by side comparison of the frames is exactly what i wanted to see!
i feel like i understand trials bikes alot better now
Oh yes, saw this and am now having a trailside break! Definitely an interesting gear ratio for an average dirt jump bike but I'm not even surprised to see it here🤣🤌
That is quite possibly the best bike paintjob I've seen.
Now that’s a compliment, thank you!
The Bike looks amazing👍.I'am excited about the next Video with this Bike🤟
Thank you :)
That's definitely one of the sickest bikes I've ever seen! Love the idea of doing this dirt-trial crossover. If it is controllable, then this would actually be the perfect bike for my style of riding. And I love the colour, it just fits 👍
In my opinion the best build besides the silver and the red Hex. Hexes. Whatever...
Thank you! There’s no doubt this type of bike can be ridden to a high standard for street trials, look at Chris Akrigg on his mongoose fireball for proof 👍🏻
Nice ! The build, paint 👍👍👍. Keep up the good job.
Thanks Patrick!
I’ve been planning on throwing a front brake on my dj forever. Stoked to watch the results!
The DJ / BMX rider in me is very happy about this video.. I only wish I could have those bars on my DJ
Wow, just wow. what an absolute beaut!!
Thanks Dan 👍🏻
Believe me, this is the best video ever. It's perfect. I have watched tones of videos and this contains everything a person may be looking for. I have a DJ bike, and you have given me some ideas to make it lighter. I used to think that those rims were not appropriate to hold the jumps. Thank you for sharing this. Such a hero.
The frame looks insanely good. Amazing job painting it. 👏👏
Thank you! 🤘🏻
this is exciting !
maybe u should ride some dirt jumps on it that'll be a great video
If I can find some(and I dare ride them) I will 👍🏻
Hey Ali Clarkson! The only way that paint job could look cooler is if it had a few battle scars! Hope you and Jane Black have a nice day! Ride ride ride!
Don’t worry it’ll be getting some soon no doubt! Have a good weekend 👍🏻
That’s bad ass! Thinking of doing the same thing with an old Specialized P3
I’m a complete paint noob and it worked out well, take your time and you’ll get a good result I’m sure 👍🏻
Testing Trail Riding on a DJ bike is really a great idea. Looking forward to the next vid ;-) thx
Cheers Daniel :)
Gorgeous paint! 😍
Thank you!
Aaaaand now I want to paint my trials bike that has a perfectly good paint job.. this build came out great!
Tbf this one had a perfectly fine paint job too 😋
Thoroughly enjoyed that. The paint is proof that the prep is well worth the effort. And 'Rough Scotch Pad' did make me laugh :)
Haha thank you 🤘🏻
Yes yes… been waiting to see this project build for a while. Looks great!
Thanks Jay!
that is such a sweet bike and the paint job looks unreal
Thank you :)
Oh Ali, the paint job is beautiful! Glad you went with purple for the base.
The saddle works sooo well!
Can't wait to see what you get up to on it.
Thanks Aaron, I think the colors worked out pretty well :)
I love that I can still pick up ittle interesting hacks from your videos every once in a while. They really are a joy to watch.
paint looks just incredible, what a great idea for colors!
Thanks very much!
Very James Barton! Looks like a fun ride 👍
Yeah he kills it on his!!
Love the paintwork, be cool to see you ride the park that has the built wood trials and the jumps in the same place, I forget the name👍
Radical bikes? I’ll be there in the summer you’ll be pleased to hear :)
Awwww purple! Yes
Yes Ali! Your trials moves will lessen quite a bit but that makes you need to be more creative to push your limits! Have a blast! Get weird with it!
Gotta say you’ve been a big influence in me wanting to try this style of bike 👍🏻
such a sweet build. These build videos always make me want to go out and tinker on my own bikes!
Good to hear!
I don't know why but this videos are so awesome!
I don’t know why either but I’m glad to hear it 😁
Really awesome, good job, unique and good looking! Versatile, too
Wow sweet build! You must have read my mind, I’ve been recently contemplating building a dirt jumper/trials bike hybrid. Looking forward to the finding out the answer to the question, although given how you can shred a fat bike it might not be so applicable to us mere mortals 😁
Yeah I think this style of crossover bike could be a great type of bike for a lot of people…even if I’ve had a lot of trials practice I’ll try and be honest with my opinions 😋
Wish my two6player setup looked as sweet as this!!! Superb build
So awesome the paint job
Thank you :)
Love this bike super nice paint job👏
Thanks very much :)
My favourite bike build videos on the internet. Brilliant Ali. The saddle is a bit ott for me though
Thanks Warb! The saddle is on the edge for me but I think it works…I tried a black one and it didn’t quite have the same effect
bro, i just bought a dirt jumper today for trials use. impeccable timing!
Love the paint job, just might steal it for my next project
Be my guest! 😁
amazing build!! love the paint job
Cheers!
That paint job looks awesome! great job!
Cheers Philip ❤️
Hey! For frame protection, I recommend DYEDbro, their decals fit every bike colour and does a good job for style and protection.
I’ll check them out cheers!
Really looking forward to seeing a ride on this!
This vid had some nice quips in it, it was a fun watch
Thanks Tobias 👍🏻
Your bike builds are my meditation sessions.
Looking amazing
Thank you :)
That turned out gorgeous! you killed me with that rough scotch pad/ Glasgow flat joke
That rotor twist tip might actually fix my mystery rotor rub on my commuter. Absolute genius!
I can tell you'll be keeping this bike because you're putting frame protection on it. Would love to see you do some dirt jumping on it as well as trials.
Update: It fixed the mystery rotor rub on my commuter!
Really pleased to hear that! Glad I could be of help 😁
@@Ali_Clarkson I'd tried literally everything to stop the rub, to the point of bending brand new rotors out of true. The rub stopped but you could tell they were bent. Your tip stopped all of that. Braking is smooth and consistent in a way it's not been since I built the bike. Thanks so much!
If only people used timestamps
@@davidwashbrook9885 I couldn't follow what he meant by "twisting the rotor" - twisting as if the rotor was being grabbed by the brake or twisting out of plane?
I really enjoy the narration style and no music
That looks absolutely phenomenal
Thanks Jamie!
Love this build! The bike looks dreamy.
Nice build Ali,oh the irony,you release this the day I pick up my purple flip pre ordered Trek mtb. Although I am not a trials rider,and never likely to be ( I am now 53) I do find your videos both informative and entertaining..keep up the good work. :-)
Thanks for joining me, enjoy the bike! 👍🏻
Wasn’t sure about the paint color at first but it looks amazing!
Cheers Adam!
Bike looks pretty good. Nice paint job too.
Thank you 👍🏻
@@Ali_Clarkson funny enough 5 yrs or so ago I converted a jump frame to a trials bike. soon found out I'm not very good and slowly covered it back. But if I get the chance I might still try a fewtrials moves. A bit tricky when you a approaching 50 and are built for riding Exmoor. 😄
it looks so amazing. well done. i love the color theme
The fav Bike channel of mine😍❤
Aww thanks Ronn!
As someone that just picked up a DJ bike and immediately put a front brake on it to get trailsy with...this one hits home hehehe!
Great minds and all that
This was such a relaxing video. Great job Ali
Glad to hear it, thanks 😊
I run a half-link chain on my DJ bike (a 3/32" Gusset SLink) so I can avoid running a tensioner but still get the wheel as far forward as possible. They're not compatible with thick/thin chainrings though. Sick paint job BTW 🙂
Unfortunately half link chains don’t survive the torque trials puts on them :(
@@Ali_Clarkson That's good to know, I've been thinking of trying out a trials conversion on it (i.e lower gearing, longer stem). It's a SanatCruz Jackal size long which has adjustable wheelbase *and* a mech hanger so would you mount a tensioner there or something else with better obstacle clearance?
Gorgeous ride! I have never built my own bike up, but if I did, and money was no object, I would do something like this. The paint job looks fantastic! Nicely done sir!
Yeah! Can't say how much I'm excited seeing this build! DJ vs Street trial was exactly question I was thinking for a while and even asked my favourite pro - you. Can't wait your next videos whis proper tests and opinion! Thank you, Ali, you are always doing our life little better.
For last year thought about exactly that Dartmoor and Pike combo vs Extention Drax for my training bike for street and trials learning. But bought slightly used Czar Ion 24", for cheap. Hope it will hold some abuse)
I look forward to getting out riding it and sharing my results 😁
Awesome build! Love the colors too
Thanks!
Beautiful paint job, well done!
Thanks very much :)
very nice bike
Amazing looking build!
Cheers!
@@Ali_Clarkson haha. No problem man. You and the cute thief never disappoint!
Ali, this was so inspiring. I had gone done a DJ path 10 years ago, tried to ride it as a street trials bike, but it was such low quality and heavy, I got rid of it. I would like to revisit this myself, but have so much invested into MTB now. Classy paint work!
Love that Zaskar?? you had hanging there Ali, great restoration! Awesome paintjob on the jumper
Wow such an amazing paint job Ali, congratulations !
Thank you very much!
that is a super sexy paint job and build dude, love it! not sure if someone has already suggested it but you should get yourself some chain half links, they can help dial in your chain length to fit in the dropouts better. BMX companies like shadow conspiracy make them, get the cute thief on the case :)
Glad you like it! I thought half links would come up…they’re kinda ok for BMX or bikes that don’t have high torques but trials is extremely tough on chains and the design of a half link chain with the curved links just doesn’t work…they end up being straightened out and stretch so much you have to constantly adjust the tension and they eventually snap
Tasty indeed. Really liking the look of that bike 👍🏻 looking forward to videos.
That bike looks sick man.Great job with painting the frame.Enjoyed the whole video, well done....
What a super cool bike and a nice video!🥳
I love this simple idea with the splashes of paint and wonder why more people haven't thought of it before.
Thank you very much for this inspiration.
I've been thinking about what my new design on the bike could look like for a long time.
Believe me plenty of people have done paint like this haha, gonna give it a try?
Man that’s awesome to see how much love you put into this bike build, and it absolutely shows!!! It came out amazing, I can’t wait to see you ride that thing
Thank you very much! 👍🏻
Super inspiring build that looks so so rad! Totally makes me keen on re-painting my trusty mtb-commuter and potentially my dirtjumper after that 👌
Go for it, if I can do it anyone can 😂
Nice bike. Great job on the paintwork 👍
Thanks James!
Excellence! That paint job! 👌🏼🔥
Fantastic looking build Ali.
Thanks very much!
you can use a hlaflink chain to get a shorter chainstay
Great Vid Btw
-Love From Turkey
Unfortunately half link chains simply can’t cope with trials torque :(
@@Ali_Clarkson damnit but it would be killer if kmc makes a trials halflink chain
Aside from a Namaiki, which was the original street trials bike, I've only ever had converted dirt jumpers. Usually with gearing options to cover both types of riding in one bike. I altered a rear shifter to mount to the seat post clamp for bar spins.
I like the idea of gears, I wonder if I could get a hanger adaptor to fit this?
@@Ali_Clarkson It makes it a lot quicker getting from spot to spot.
Thanks to leaving off the chrome you are now firmly in the 90s! You should use a slap bracelet to tie up your brake lines.
I’ll see if I can find one 😋
Awesome paint job!
Thank you!
Looks amazing personally would've went for the chrome splatter, great video!!
Chrome instead of blue, I think that would look good.
Always hard to tell how it’ll look but I’m glad with how the purple and blue came out…no doubt chrome would’ve been sweet too though
Love how much effort you put into these videos! Nice one once again!👊🏼
Thanks very much :)
Do bike builds more often please
I would but I think I need to start selling the old ones, I’ve run out of space!
@@Ali_Clarkson Would get a fair penny for the 80s GT I think 🤣 Wanted one of those soooo bad but the shop i worked in did not sell GTs
That turned out great!
Thanks Joel!
I personally love building dirt jumpers and each one I have had I have custom painted
Great minds!
Great build :) nice work on the paint to looks great :)
Thank you 👍🏻
Damn, the video ive been waiting for
Thought you were gonna borrow my bike for this video lol. But this bike looks soooo mint and 11kgs for this is crazy! Good job on the paint aswell Ali, damn nice!👌
Thanks buddy!
Wow and wow that paint job looks absolutely stunning thief done well on this one Sam pilgrim does a bit of street trials on his JB sometimes but not too Ali standard Of street trials Can’t wait for the video BRO
I have a feeling it’ll handle a bit of street fairly well 😁
I agree i’ve been on Alcatraz JB When it was hot last week Didn’t fancy Carrying my DH bike Up stairs just to do doubles in the hot weather too much hard work LOL
The 26player is an amazing frame, nice to see you build one up.
Edit: It`s also one of the strongest dirt jump frames ever made.
Yeah that thing looks rad.
Do u know the name of this frame? I rly need it
@@anrkingz1634 Yeah, it's a 2017 or newer dartmoor 26player. I have a 2012 one. It's an amazing frame.
look into a spray product called Steel-it, especially since u like the raw look, it actually might be kind of heavy but also interested to know how heavy :)....you can weld through it too....id love to see a bike painted with that...love how that one came out too!
Fun project with stunning result.
Very cool to find this. I am considering a tweak along these lines. I am tempted to try and make a modern spin on the original "stock" MTB trials bikes. I hope to take my Specialized P2 DJ bike, add one gear and either a short derailleur or manual swap spring chain tensioner to have a 2-speed bike. I'd like a typical DJ gear ratio along with a trials one. Currently looking at a 30t front with a 14t for DJ and slipping in a 25t for trials. I'd like something that can still rip on the longer street rides and and the DJ park, but also allow me to swap quickly to a trials gear for kicks and hops. Thanks for all the info and inspiration. Always great to see your attention to detail on builds like this.
So nice and I'm excited to your next video testing that beast🔥🍻
Cheers :)
Such a beautiful bike🔥. Love it) Great work, Ali. And Hi from Kyrgyzstan
Hi! Glad you’re keen 😁
looks awesome, ive always been curious about dirt jump/street trials conversioninging... looking forward to future videos on this!
Stick a pair of chain rings on, one trials & other DJ. Tensioner at the back, oily hand gear changes. One gear to get there, the other for trialling. Just don’t forget a rag for the gear changes😉
Love this video, really relaxing watching this!
The paint looks fantastic! Sam Pilgrim has used his jump bikes for trials. He's also put BMX pegs on them. Is it possible to use a BMX stem bolt with an MTB fork? It might be difficult finding a tap big enough to cut threads in the fork but that might be a lighter option for the front brake cable than what you put in the steerer tube.
I’ve actually just bought a OneUp thread tap and topcap which turns forks into Bmx style integrated topcap style, it’s pretty cool but I’ve not used it yet