I just received my steel Hummingbird frame and set it up as a single speed. I am 6'1" and I way 300 lbs even. Not noodley at all. smooth and stable. I agree that power transfer is not like my Chumba Stella Ti but I was able to find some dry single track last weekend and I'm still smiling!
I had a friend who had a bike that he loved, but said he really shouldn’t of bought it because of other obligations, and he felt he couldn’t afford it. But the joy that it gave him was well worth it in my opinion, He couldn’t afford not to buy it! If you know what I mean, and I think you do. Congrats on the new channel!
You nailed it with the justification for buying USA made frames. Obviously I haven’t rode as many hardtails as you but I do own and have owned several Steel and Ti frames. Both hardtail and gravel bikes. I’m a believer in supporting the smaller frame builders and have considered getting a SS frame from Neuhaus. My only issue is that I just don’t see the reason to getting a Booster 148 when I have SS specific hubs/wheels that are 142. Wider flanges and short free hubs make a super solid wheel on a SS. Plus I have a few wheels in my parts bin.Anyway I’m looking forward to seeing what’s on your new channel while deciding on what frame I will buy next. Probably a SS but perhaps a rigid hardtail for a comfortable commute bike with plus tires.
Really cool and neat touches. While not cheap by any measure, $4200 for a US made custom Ti frame is not a bad price. For comparison, an Engin frame starts at $4500 and the wait time is currently over a year (his backlog is such that he isn't actually accepting orders right now). It would be awesome if Neuhaus could make it to the Philly Bike Expo some year.
This would look Great with a 7000 series aluminum Thomson Elite or Masterpiece stem, 3/2.5 Thomson Titanium seat post, and their Titanium riser bars😁🤘🤘
$4200 for a U.S.A. hand built Ti hardtail frame per their website is pretty other worldly initially, but it's not crazy terrible. Full suspension Carbon frames that are made overseas are only $300-$400 less than this Ti Hummingbird.
Was the decision to size up for cleat placement because you’re single speeding, and standing more? And did Neuhaus make that suggestion, or did you just discover this over time?
Great question. I've never experimented with that, but i know some companies have that info. It also depends on if their rear center grows, along with tubing thickness
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I have a steel Hummingbird. My first ever steel bike. It’s totally rad. For bikepacking I wouldn’t have it any other way. Steel is real.
There she is, folks; my dream bike! Now to find some funds (might take a minute)...
Beautyful frame, I can't expect the comparisson steel versus ti. Hope to see you soon while testing. Best regards from Germany.
I just received my steel Hummingbird frame and set it up as a single speed. I am 6'1" and I way 300 lbs even. Not noodley at all. smooth and stable. I agree that power transfer is not like my Chumba Stella Ti but I was able to find some dry single track last weekend and I'm still smiling!
I had a friend who had a bike that he loved, but said he really shouldn’t of bought it because of other obligations, and he felt he couldn’t afford it. But the joy that it gave him was well worth it in my opinion, He couldn’t afford not to buy it! If you know what I mean, and I think you do. Congrats on the new channel!
Great first look Steve!!! I can’t wait until the steel vs Ti comparison when you get into the details!!! 👍👍
Coming soon!
Neuhaus killing it! 🔥
You nailed it with the justification for buying USA made frames. Obviously I haven’t rode as many hardtails as you but I do own and have owned several Steel and Ti frames. Both hardtail and gravel bikes.
I’m a believer in supporting the smaller frame builders and have considered getting a SS frame from Neuhaus. My only issue is that I just don’t see the reason to getting a Booster 148 when I have SS specific hubs/wheels that are 142. Wider flanges and short free hubs make a super solid wheel on a SS. Plus I have a few wheels in my parts bin.Anyway I’m looking forward to seeing what’s on your new channel while deciding on what frame I will buy next. Probably a SS but perhaps a rigid hardtail for a comfortable commute bike with plus tires.
Very exciting!
Really cool and neat touches. While not cheap by any measure, $4200 for a US made custom Ti frame is not a bad price. For comparison, an Engin frame starts at $4500 and the wait time is currently over a year (his backlog is such that he isn't actually accepting orders right now). It would be awesome if Neuhaus could make it to the Philly Bike Expo some year.
incredible
Love it
This would look Great with a 7000 series aluminum Thomson Elite or Masterpiece stem, 3/2.5 Thomson Titanium seat post, and their Titanium riser bars😁🤘🤘
When are you going to do a review of Forge + Bond and WeAreOne wheels?
Truly impressive... That's my lottery bike
Is the comparison video still coming out?
@@johndevine2469 it was released on my other channel, big brain party
How’s the product compared to Sage?
Titanium 🤘🤘
So poetic regarding US made frames.
It looks painted. And is that a 6/4 Titanium 5Dev crank🤘🤘, or their 7075 aluminum version 👍👍
$4200 for a U.S.A. hand built Ti hardtail frame per their website is pretty other worldly initially, but it's not crazy terrible. Full suspension Carbon frames that are made overseas are only $300-$400 less than this Ti Hummingbird.
What bottle cages are those on the first bike? I've been looking for some neat metal side-pull cages for a while now and those might fit the bill.
They're king cages. Im not super impressed with them
@@hardtailparty Yep, they just look like bog standard straight pull cages turned 45 degrees sideways
Was the decision to size up for cleat placement because you’re single speeding, and standing more? And did Neuhaus make that suggestion, or did you just discover this over time?
Amazing. Has anyone ever calculated how much a hardtail frame gains in weight, on average, as you go up in size? My guess is not much
Great question. I've never experimented with that, but i know some companies have that info. It also depends on if their rear center grows, along with tubing thickness
Pro tipp: if you want a cheap frame, don't consider Ti. ^^ Although if you are lucky with the components choice, you can have a "budget" Ti bike.
If i had
💰💰10,000🍁 just laying around 😁 id definitely be buying Titanium 🤘🤘 "YEAH❗️"
Sexy bike!
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Great vid.
Super cool bike, but I’ll pass on the price.
$2000 premium for ti with sliding dropout - not for me thanks.