Steve's out here getting ready to be the Gary Fisher of modern hardtails, I think! He has his own signature bike, and is starting to get input into companies' designs.
@@halnogaies1256shut up and stop taking my money🤣 I am going full hardtail only because my rides don’t happen like they use to and I want fun playful days. I own the commencal meta ohlins and now a paradox. Time to sell my full suspension
Looks sweet. I built up a Paradox over winter, and my full sus has been gathering dust ever since. I love love it, and I’m guessing that this would be a fantastic little brother to the 29er!
I'm old school as old school gets. I still ride a 26 and just love it cause how it rides compared to a 29er. I would go for a 27.5 for my next bike but I do like how the newer 29ers ride these days.
The BPV3 does rail. I rode it today and yesterday. About a 100 rides total on 'er. 42 y.o. and faster than ever! Inspiration thanks to this channel, of course.
I am so very happy you just said these are some of my favorite wheels. The Atomik carbon with Berds. I have to find just a few more parts before I can finally get mine on my bike but they do look and feel like a quality wheelset.
Yeah the mrp has so many options I thought that was cool. Over 1000's of options and different colored lowers. Pretty much whatever u can dream up. But I'm going with the cane creek helm air this time. Bike looks sick!
Steve, if you are looking for future video ideas, could you discuss tire pressures for hardtails and maybe some tips about how to dial in? My bike is a totally different beast from 20 to 25 psi, and matching front/back is touchy too.
I would enjoy seeing that video too! In the meantime, if you search for "SRAM tire pressure calculator" that will help guide you to a decent starting point.
totally thought they were built in CAN but given the price, it totally makes sense that they are built over seas. I have no issue with that, just something new I learned. Chromag's built in CAN frames are rad but way out of my price range... though I might have considered it if their warranty period was better than 1 year, which I think is pretty crappy for a $1600+ hardtail frame..
This is a good looking bike, looking forward to your review. I dunno if you know, but WTB Vigilante and Ranger 2.6(in both diameter) measure out to 2.72 or so. Close to 2.8, which could be just as good as 2.8.
Man, that bike looks tremendously cool. The Enigma doesn’t really fit my use case at the moment (as I’m already in love with my Paradox)….but it’s such a great looking bike I kinda want one anyway! Really looking forward to the ride review!
Great looking bike and love those wheels. What companies are making 35-40 iw carbon rims these days that you like? I see you have enves on your maniac... I want a dedicated plus tire wheelset for my Middlechild...
27.5 ain't dead 29 ain't dead 26 ain't dead N+1 will never die.... I really wish people would stop implying any one of these is going to die off ... 🙆🏿🤦🏾
@@hardtailparty I'm shopping for 26 forks for my 26 dirt jumper. Fox, Rock Shox, Manitou and even Sountour all has 26 shocks. I'm in a dirt jumper group on face book that went from a few members to over 20k last time I checked. Low prices on parts is what's dying lol. The old Pike DJ is gonna set me back at least a grand. And that's not the new Pike DJ
@@chriswillis6747 right, dj forks are available, but MTB forks with 130-160mm travel are really lacking. It can be done but it's getting harder and harder.
Do you know when they'll be available for purchase? Placed a deposit for a RSD Middlechild and is experiecing delays so hoping that this might be a good alternative.
It's not suspension, just a big of flex built in. I haven't heard of any of these cracking yet. I put a LOT of miles on my paradox with no issues. I suppose anything can break with enough torture and abuse, but I'm not worried about these breaking at all.
I haven’t seen it as an issue but aluminum has a relatively short fatigue life compared to steel or Carbon Fiber. For the price of Banshee Aluminum frames they better last.
Steve's out here getting ready to be the Gary Fisher of modern hardtails, I think! He has his own signature bike, and is starting to get input into companies' designs.
Livin the dream
Yo! I'm down for that. We need another rider who knows what Mtbers want and need.
Shut up and take my money!
@@halnogaies1256shut up and stop taking my money🤣 I am going full hardtail only because my rides don’t happen like they use to and I want fun playful days. I own the commencal meta ohlins and now a paradox. Time to sell my full suspension
Looks sweet. I built up a Paradox over winter, and my full sus has been gathering dust ever since. I love love it, and I’m guessing that this would be a fantastic little brother to the 29er!
I'm liking the short wheel base, looks poppy and playful.
I'm old school as old school gets. I still ride a 26 and just love it cause how it rides compared to a 29er. I would go for a 27.5 for my next bike but I do like how the newer 29ers ride these days.
Upgraded from a 26 2008 Trek Fuel EX 7 to a 27.5+ 2020 Kona Big Honzo, I can say that it is a lot more fun to ride
@@cezarh5473 all these new bikes are so dialed compared to the older ones.
The BPV3 does rail. I rode it today and yesterday. About a 100 rides total on 'er. 42 y.o. and faster than ever! Inspiration thanks to this channel, of course.
That thing looks sick! I'm really enjoying the new Big Al build though! Thanks for turning me onto that bike!
That is one GREAT looking frame! I love it! Keep up the killer work on the videos man. You do a great job 👏.
I am so very happy you just said these are some of my favorite wheels. The Atomik carbon with Berds. I have to find just a few more parts before I can finally get mine on my bike but they do look and feel like a quality wheelset.
Always fun seeing prototype bikes on the channel, something new and different!!! Looking forward to the ride review!!! 👍👍👍
Yeah the mrp has so many options I thought that was cool. Over 1000's of options and different colored lowers. Pretty much whatever u can dream up. But I'm going with the cane creek helm air this time. Bike looks sick!
Steve, if you are looking for future video ideas, could you discuss tire pressures for hardtails and maybe some tips about how to dial in? My bike is a totally different beast from 20 to 25 psi, and matching front/back is touchy too.
Great video suggestion. A lot will depend on terrain, riding style, rider weights rim width, tire casing, but it's definitely a lost art.
I would enjoy seeing that video too! In the meantime, if you search for "SRAM tire pressure calculator" that will help guide you to a decent starting point.
Can finally upgrade my kid to a decent hardtail to match my paradox since these come in a size small finally
If I hadn't just bought a Stanton I'd be all over this. Favorite frame I've seen in a long time.
N+1 !
Beautiful bike! That hardtail is right up my alley.
Still my favorite company
That's a nice looking build! I'll be interested to see your ride review.
The Enigma will likely fire up the "27.5 bikes are dead" debate!! 😉
i just noticed that your stand is painted. looks awesome !
Hardtail dream bike
This will be the frame i move my Meta build over too, this is gonna be baller.
totally thought they were built in CAN but given the price, it totally makes sense that they are built over seas. I have no issue with that, just something new I learned. Chromag's built in CAN frames are rad but way out of my price range... though I might have considered it if their warranty period was better than 1 year, which I think is pretty crappy for a $1600+ hardtail frame..
The website clearly states a 4 year warranty. Where are you seeing a 1 year?
Where are you seeing 4 years? It says 1 year on their frame user guide page and the warranty page too.
Great looking frame. I’m torn between this or the RSD middle child
This is a good looking bike, looking forward to your review. I dunno if you know, but WTB Vigilante and Ranger 2.6(in both diameter) measure out to 2.72 or so. Close to 2.8, which could be just as good as 2.8.
Raw looks so good!
That's soooo sick! it looks amazing 👏
That's one sweet HT 🥰
Looking forward to seeing you ride this bike. Enigma machine loading.......... 🚴♂️✌🏻🙂
Video coming soon...
That build looks clean AF. Too bad golf takes up all my extra monies.
Looks awesome. I'd like to know how good those mrp forks are. Being able to customize the colors is sweet.
What size is that frame? Im thinking of replacing my 2018 medium Chromag Wideangle. I'm pretty much the same size as you. Thanks.
Can't help but wonder what it would be like as a mullet with a 130mm 29er fork?
You and me both. I think it'd be an EXCELLENT candidate for a mullet. Much better than the paradox.
Do it, get experimental!!
Will you be trying it as a Mullet ? I want to buy one of these frames and run it in Mullet.. it would be great to hear what you think of it..
Beautiful bike!
Their website says it can be fitted with 140-160 fork? I like this frame a lot but only have a 140..
You'll get a longer dropper than that in there once you've chopped the seat tube down..... 😉
Like it. Looking forward to the ride vid
I almost chipped the gusset off my paradox, but the curve in the seat tube was the limiting factor.
Man, I want those wheels! (In 29”!)
The new atomik fusion fiber wheels with Berd spokes are absolutely insane. Review coming soon.
Sweet bike
We noticed the copper colored button down today. 😉
Was hoping you would take for a ride in the geo-meter.
I actually filmed this before the geo meter existed. Announcement date was delayed over and over again, so I'm excited to finally announce it.
Can you review the 2022 Rocky Mountain growler 50
It's the same frame as the 2020 growler I reviewed a while back.
thats beautiful, perfect geo for me! This or a liteville is going to be my next bike. Any chance you could get a liteville h-3 mk3 in?
I've tried but no luck. Perhaps if enough of my viewers politely contact them and request one for review...
Man, that bike looks tremendously cool. The Enigma doesn’t really fit my use case at the moment (as I’m already in love with my Paradox)….but it’s such a great looking bike I kinda want one anyway! Really looking forward to the ride review!
I think it would be an excellent mullet candidate for those who want to mullet a paradox but not have an insanely low bb
@@hardtailparty Hope you can test this one as a mullet!
Keith is best!
100% agree. He's been awesome to work with.
Oh shoot! Let's go!
MRP moved down the road to Fruita? When? Coulda sworn they were in grand junction.
Whoops, you're right they're in GJ. I always get those two confused. I should have remembered though, I visited their factory.
You mentioned the internal routing on the chainstay, is it the same on the other side for the rear brake?
No, thank goodness. You can see it in the shots at the end of the video.
I want it.
Great looking bike and love those wheels. What companies are making 35-40 iw carbon rims these days that you like? I see you have enves on your maniac... I want a dedicated plus tire wheelset for my Middlechild...
That's the type of thing i help with in my bike consultation service.
if you were to build a retro mtb, which one would it be? it would be nice to see you building one
See my $300 bike challenge series.
You're turning into a bike designer!
That's the dream.
Are they durable? For a Heavy man?
that's cool that it's a 27.5 when the industry is mostly 29
27.5 ain't dead
29 ain't dead
26 ain't dead
N+1 will never die....
I really wish people would stop implying any one of these is going to die off ... 🙆🏿🤦🏾
I will say... It's REALLY tough to find 26" forks these days.
@@hardtailparty I'm shopping for 26 forks for my 26 dirt jumper. Fox, Rock Shox, Manitou and even Sountour all has 26 shocks. I'm in a dirt jumper group on face book that went from a few members to over 20k last time I checked.
Low prices on parts is what's dying lol.
The old Pike DJ is gonna set me back at least a grand. And that's not the new Pike DJ
@@hardtailparty let me add, I own 24, 26, 29 and 700c. And I think that hard tail you built is hot 🔥 nice jog man 👍🏾
@@chriswillis6747 right, dj forks are available, but MTB forks with 130-160mm travel are really lacking. It can be done but it's getting harder and harder.
@@hardtailparty got it. I see what you're saying now ...
Are these available to order & do you know how much they would cost? Thanks for the great video as usual!
MSRP - $1099 USD / $1449 CAN. You will need find a Banshee dealer near you or a shop that sells them online.
Do you know when they'll be available for purchase? Placed a deposit for a RSD Middlechild and is experiecing delays so hoping that this might be a good alternative.
They should be available to purchase asap, but I can't speak to delivery dates. You'll want to reach out to your nearest banshee dealer for details.
Depends on where you are located? If you're in North America they are in stock and ready to ship to your dealer now!
@@MichaelBuell I'm in Toronto Canada.
@@hardtailparty can't wait for the review to see how it compares to your Paradox!
I wonder if I should trade my Chromag Wideangle for this!? 27.5 x 2.5 with a 150 Pike....it's a ripper 😬
Sooo.. Allied is going to send you a BC40, right? 😀
Tail isn't hard enough. That said, I'd love to get into fs design one day
Ever heard of those Dartmoor hardtails if there is a chance take the hornet one. They all look rad check them out
Yes, I'm familiar with dartmoor. Unfortunately they haven't responded to my inquiries.
Radicool!!!!!
dreamy!
It's a Super Moto in a bicycle format.
Pretty! Can't find the geometry chart on Banshee's website. Suppose it should be around 65º HA, and 415 chainstays?
63.5 and 418... with 544mm axle to crown fork. website will be up shortly... technical issues! haha
www.bansheebikes.com/enigma
Just go ahead and name the bike
"Out of Stock" ! 😉
This might be the only bike in stock in the moment.
Does 27.5 ride similar to 26?
Similar but different.
Only time will tell if the rear suspension cracks over time. Why a rear suspension at all?
It's not suspension, just a big of flex built in. I haven't heard of any of these cracking yet. I put a LOT of miles on my paradox with no issues. I suppose anything can break with enough torture and abuse, but I'm not worried about these breaking at all.
I haven’t seen it as an issue but aluminum has a relatively short fatigue life compared to steel or Carbon Fiber. For the price of Banshee Aluminum frames they better last.
Frame geo?
On their website. I filmed this before the geometer existed.
any banshee scratch users here?