Other than the color (personal choice) I love it. 2x with friction shifters, comfortable bars, carbon seatpost and not costing 5k, what is there not to like.
Love the video. As a Tanglefoot dealer we’re happy to see others recognizing the fun and unique qualities that these bikes bring to the table. We’ve got a couple of builds in the works and we can’t wait to get more of these awesome Hardtacks out in the world.
It's cool to see you bought this bike. I've been watching your channel for a few years now, trying to figure out what bike to get next. My first geared bike was a Surly Crosscheck, a good bike but certainly not the right choice for what I need. I'm looking for something much more relaxed and upright, something I can actually stand over comfortably. After watching tons of reviews, interviews, and spending some time on Bike Insights, this is the bike I was led to. It gives me confidence to see it's the bike you've chose after being able to test out so many others. Your bike looks great, I really hope you enjoy it and thanks for all you share.
Seeing you ride it, and the smile on your face...makes me glad. Love your channel and enjoy learning new things from you. God Bless you on your travels....
I'm not riding a dirt drop bar, 42mm tire gravel bike anymore. My new "gravel" bike is a Rivendell Joe Appaloosa with Nitto Albatross bars and 29 x 2.2 tires. It's especially nice for going places the hordes of mainstream, racing influenced graveleers can't follow. I built it up a little over a year ago and couldn't be more pleased with this Gravel Plus/Mountain Touring/ATB/Whatever bike! So I'm totally onboard with yer new ride, Russ! Bravo!
I have a Karate Monkey set up similar for my gravel/urban assault bike. I jump on the train with it and go from the bay area up to Sacramento to just ride and site see. I like the upright position because I can hit jumps, banks, curbs, wheelies, etc....I can put racks and bags on it and go camp and sometimes I just ride it in the front of my house doing stupid but fun things on it. It's a great experience it provides me and isn't that what it's all about. I also have a cargo bike and a full suspension mtb. All provide a different fun experience. Love your channel and attitude
That's awesome man! I have all types of road bikes but what makes me happiest is riding my home built bikes with steel frames. I'm going to try and replicate your new bike using an old Kona frame with a rigid fork and much less expensive parts.
I love any bike that is A) comfortable 2) fun and C) you'll never show up to a ride and find somebody with the same bike. I was inspired by you and just finished a Polyvalent Low Kicker with the Velo Granola Bars and it is such a blast to ride. I love my Bombtrack Hook, but something about a mixte bike just puts a smile on my face. You get thumbs up from me on this one.
Oh, and another happy reflection I noticed, my love of biking started w a chromoly Torker 24" wheel, and this looks exactly like a scaled up version, and my innate being just says YES to this direction of bike design. By the comments it appears many have been asking which model to choose from the huge but relatively narrow gamut of gravel bikes, and are responding well to what you show here. I somehow feel better about the future. Right on Russ! Keeping it real no matter what youre checking out.
This. I love the idea of an ATB comeback. MTBs have become way too downhill-y. ATB is all about versatility. Streets. Paths. Single or double track. Touring. Bikepacking. All of the above and none too serious. I feel I have a leg up with my OG Surly Ogre. Only if it had a two tone fade…
Too much about jumping this or that with modern MTB stuff I see on RUclips that tries to claim this is true MTB now in the two places MBT first had big hubs in California and Colorado with the 1950's wide tired Junkers. this jump thing has even having special wood path courses made to do trick jumps on. Sure, Jumps are a part of MTB to save time but not the main focus or only focus on the downhills The focus was going over more and more difficult terrain with the upgrades on MBT with the racing and touring split of the 1990's or so when around 2013--2014 or so the downhills the jumps and trick jumping seemed to have the main focus/all the focus for the thing people are trying to call true MBT. If one wants to do trick jumps, they make specialty BMX bikes one can add gears to in order to ride better uphill that have the suspension like a moto cross bike.
Love the colors, love the bike, love the ATV concept. That’s what gravel bikes should be about but, now gravel bikes have entered the UCI. This style bike will never! 🤌🏻
ATB comeback? They never went away. My Cindercone is running a Girvin Flexstem and North Road bars for a relaxed all surface ride......and it's a blast.
Hybrid bikes were roadie's with flat bar and the cheapest set of mtb drivetrain. Gravel bikes have roadie's with close to mtb geometry frames and drop bar but also have lightly sprinkled mtb knobbies and a good value 1x drivetrain. Now it's the ATB's turn with an early XC style frame without the suspension forks and comfy high stack heads tube with alt-bars.
So I have a 90s hybrid (steel, 700c tires) that was turned into a gravel bike by going to drop bars, knobby tires and upgraded MTB drivetrain components, and after riding it for awhile on a variety of mixed surfaces, I realized that a.) I still wanted a more upright cruising style “Partypace” type of bike and b.) all I really needed to do to turn this hybrid into an all-around upright tourer was slap on some Jones H Loop bars with the associated friction shifters, front and rear racks and swap out for some still wide but more road-friendly tires. So that journey went hybrid > gravel bike > touring bike with one frame and a few swapped parts. I definitely think most bikes can fill whatever role you want, as long as you have the right tire size for the job and you’re willing to free your mind of the labels we assign these things. I love the idea of an ATB resurgence. There’s a reason why those old 80s and 90s MTBs refuse to die and retain such a devoted following - they’re just solid bikes, period. I’ve recently taken the idea one step further in my search for the ideal adventure rig and started playing around with a fat bike with 26-inch, 4-inch wide tires. I’ve upgraded the drivetrain to a stupid-wide range 1x that will climb anything and those monster tires can handle any sort of surface I throw at them. It’s completely impractical and ridiculously fun at the same time and it reminds me of how much fun it was to ride when I was a kid and bikes were just bikes.
My first mtb was pink just like yours. I bought it because it was pink. It carried me to 3rd in my very first mtb race. It was passed down through the family. ATB is fine. Enjoy your videos, interviews, and product reviews. My legs aren't as strong as they were 30 years ago but I enjoy taking my CX bike out onto the unsealed roads in my area of Japan. Your ATB would be great for where I venture. Keep up the great work ❤
I hope that ATB is the next revolution in bicycle world. Enough with performance and weight obsession. It's cool that many treat it as a sport and hobby, do weekend racing and so on. But it would be even cooler to see bikes integrated in our daily life. You do not need performance oriented road/mtb bike to commute to work or when shopping for groceries. You need reliability, simplicity and some cargo space. But would it be possible to create mainstream ATB with all the modern features for a reasonable price? That's a big challange. Personally I think restoring and upgrading old bikes (yes, 90's MTBs :) ) for a fraction of a price of a new entry level bike is the way to get more people cycling, which is like the ultimate goal. Btw, I'd love to see those grips in yellow! Will match beautifully with my recent "fake" Salsa alacarte build.
@@flaviocolker3998 Well, of course you can commute on whatever bike you want and many bike enthusiasts do, regardless of any inconvenience, but it's not what most people would choose. There HAS to be a revolution in thinking about city transportation and commuting, and certain changes in infrastructure HAVE to be be made in order to shift people focus from cars to bikes as a mode of daily transportation. There is this stigma associated with modern bikes that when you buy one you should dress like a pro and be fit and use it primarily for sport and recreation, ride fast or don't ride at all. Or if you're using your bike for commutes people tend to think that you're some kind of lunatic to ride in rain/snow/extreme heat while normal people choose cars. There needs to be a shift in thinking about bikes, they should be viewed not as expensive toys or a hobby for select few lunatics who enjoy dwelling on the geometry details and salivate over expensive components but rather as an effective and convenient means of transportation FOR EVERYONE. They say that EV's are here to save the future. I say bikes were, are and will be our future. But it will matter only if more and more people get on their bikes and pedal. And for that you need a revolution.
Bike looks cool and I like the way you have it set up - its cockpit and your riding position on it looks very comfy! Actually, Russ, I have a 1997 Stumpjumper M2 Comp set up somewhat like your new bike. I installed a steer tube extender, short stem, and my riding position is much more akin to a touring, “ATB,” party pace, etc. bike. But, I dig the modernized concept behind your new bike.
I have a baby blue M2; I think it's a 96. Absolutely love the bike. I have a much newer and more expensive mtb that I almost never ride. I passed up another old stumpy on craigslist about a year ago and still regretting it.
@@al-du6lb My ’97 M2 Comp is royal blue, my ’98 S-Works M2 Stumpjumper is red, and my ’95 Stumpjumper FS is champagne. The last time I rode my ’07 Stumpjumper FSR Comp was Dec. 2021. I guess I’ve become a retro grouch, although my ’07 FSR is fast becoming vintage, too! LOL!
Russ, I freakin' love it. It is such a beautiful bike and it looks like a lot of fun. I set up my 29er hardtail in a similar way (even colourwise) and it rocks. Please keep doing your thing.
Great build! I had a lot of fun on '90s mountain bikes, and they could do most things I wanted to do. The biggest weakness with them was the brakes, and that's why we have discs. I ride a Surly Disc Trucker with upright bars and I love it.
This build rocks! Building an all rounder/ATB on the Polyvalent Lowkicker and looking at 26" or 27.5 wheels. Have Nitto Bosco bars coming. Have a 2x crankset x 11 rear compact cassette. Planning on putting a Wald 139 in the front for grocery shopping and hopefully some basketpacking. Looking to put orange and purple components on it to make it fun visually. I'd taken a look at a Tanglefoot frame but settled on the VO Polyvalent. Love what Tanglefoot is doing.
Russ, I absolutely love your channel! Thanks for your entertaining and energizing content! Budget suggestion for building your own headset press: go to Home Depot and buy a 3/4" threaded steel bar, matching nuts and a few matching thick washers. Be sure to press only one cup at a time, and it's a snap! BTW: another enviable ride, yours!
Love it! You do you Russ, what others think doesn’t really matter. People are here for a reason, and it’s to see what direction you’re going because in a few years, it will be the *new* thing.
I like the handlebars, makes the hand position high and swept back. I felt relaxed just watching this. BTW a comfortable fun bike makes for longer rides.
Hey Russ, I just wanted to say I'm loving where the channel is headed more recently. I started following you years and years ago with your first GoPro hacks with the cage and Saramonic mics. I stayed subscribed but didn't quite fall in love with the whole gravel trend (I did buy one and sold it pretty much immediately after as I didn't recognize myself in this world.) therefore I didn't really watch your gravel content. Whereas ATB/vintage mtbs are more of my vibe and I now find myself watching your videos again and get a smile when I see there's a new upload. Keep it up, I'm glad I didn't unsubscribe now. Can't wait for the next ones! P.S: Love that Hardtack!
I like it. Everyone needs a more chill upright bike. I’m far from done with drop bars though. I don’t really care what the big brands are doing with gravel bikes / there are plenty of smaller ones making cool bikes.
What a BEAUTIFUL bike: I love it! Love the fact that it has so many options in terms of what someone may want out of a bike, that might be slightly different. Thanks for sharing!
In 55 years of riding it cracks me up is what’s new is modeled off old as well as what bike tribe one belongs. In the end it’s all about the ride, one foot forward of the other, taking a hill one gear higher, watching the sun set while having a cold one.
Excellent. As time goes by the swept riser "flat" bar with grips higher than seat, becomes the reality that has you asking why did it take this long. "Just Ride"
You definitely have me curious about front shifting with your foot. Now there’s an argument for going platform pedals. The “Party Pace” grips are a nice touch. I feel like you need another sticker to put on the down tube that says, “Buck the Trends.”
I has similar riser bars on my ‘85 Rockhopper & rebuilt my ‘89 Cannondale SM700 with similar riser bars (not as deep or raked though…) . Fully rigid, U brake rear, V brake front. It’s been built to be a ‘bicycle’ - unspecified genre. I live in a rural area, unsealed roads….it’s for riding to the neighbours, to the inlet to fish or down the hill to the beach (500 metres, steep at the bottom) More chunky Maxxis for the rough rocks on the unsealed roads, from my youth when a bike was a .. bike!
I have a 2x on both my Mongoose Malus’ without front derailleurs and no plans to add them. This made up for the rear gearing to improve climbing, yet left the option for the taller gears if I choose. I haven’t quite perfected shifting on the fly, but I’m usually in the lower gears. Glad it’s working for you. 👍😎
This makes me feel dirty...... In a good way. Road adjacent....adding to the lexicon. You are reviewing or defining the new modern classics. Thanks Russ!!
Geez we're on the same wavelength I think. I recently picked up a bike that is remarkably similar to the Hardtack in geo, with similar bars oem, also 700c. But mine in 23 years old with cantis. It's a GT Jetstream, with a cool bare aluminum frame, choppered out like modern gravel and MTB but rigid fork. Prior owner converted it from 3x7 to 1x7 and like a 30T front ring. I paid $100 and it is mint! Got it mainly for running errands and beach rides, whenever I don't want to risk one of my 2k-8k bikes in the city. Upright and cushy ride.
Awesome real world bike. I agree with the gravel bike thing. And you described my Gary Fischer mtb with a long reach and low bars. Limited fun for a cool bike. I've returned to looking for steel bikes with high stack . Thanks for coming up with non off the shelf bike builds. You inspire me.
The bike looks awesome! It's a fun and wacky 80's /90's throwback. I think back to the 80's bmx bikes or a Fat Chance mtb from back in the day. Just wanted to say, I love your channel, and the content you provide. Keep up the great work, and keep the supple side down!! - "Fish On!"
James fit me years ago by riding next to me in VT! The he turned the build over to Candice to make the most amazing bike w Thunderburts, Spank rims and bars and a gorilla monsoon frame. The OG ATB except maybe a Jones! Thanks Russ for staying “on the fringe” and I hope others visit Analog Cycles!
I always thought the ATB thing was cool and unique. I have an 87 Schwinn Sierra ATB. It's a ton of fun. Not as bulky as later MTBs, but still very capable with a jaunty cromo ride and 1.75 arraya rims with high flanges n Shimano AT50s. Pretty awesome.
Funky bike! It’s like a disc brake Rivendell to me but hey if you dig it Russ it’s great! I think as long as any bike gets someone outside for a ride it’s great. Buy and ride what YOU like.
Love this build! Thank you for sharing and for the excellent explanation of all the subtleties that make it unique. Party pace ESI grips in purple would be amazing!
" ... bring out the magenta bit more ... " because it needs it?! 🤣 Aside from the "Look at me, LOOK AT ME." colour scheme it looks a ripper, Love your work Russ. Keep it up, and I'm very much looking forward to your foot derailleur vid.
ngl I'm looking for a race bike right now, but I don't think you're channel could be more perfect, russ. Love your style. After I get the race bike phase out of my system, I'm definitely looking to build something like this.
Long ago, c1986 I had a Guerciotti (Alan) and I tore off the expoxied-on FD braze-on. I did my share of heel shifting and finger shifting. 👍 The club ride attacks came fast and furious when I started to lean down to shift. 😀
Russ, my Jones LWB ( size L, truss fork) build has a stripped* weight of 27 lbs. My wife's Jones med SWB complete comes in around 33 lbs stock, stripped. *no bags, bottles, cages, pump, etc
I LOVE my ATB. I bought a Surly Troll before gravel bikes were a thing and still love it. Like you said of the Hardtack, it’s not going to win any races but it’s a blast to ride. Thanks for bringing this style bike to peoples attention.
Nice Tanglefoot! I've always wanted to ride a Bull Thistle. I got to see a Black Mountain La Cabra recently and it's such a well thought out frame. Best aspects of old and modern
Less serious and more fun is always good. Bikes should be fun, first and foremost. Thanks Russ!
Me personally I’m putting comfort for my body first lol
Comfort and fun is where its at👏👍
Other than the color (personal choice) I love it. 2x with friction shifters, comfortable bars, carbon seatpost and not costing 5k, what is there not to like.
Love the video. As a Tanglefoot dealer we’re happy to see others recognizing the fun and unique qualities that these bikes bring to the table. We’ve got a couple of builds in the works and we can’t wait to get more of these awesome Hardtacks out in the world.
It looks awesome. Sure it’s reminiscent of an old school mountain bike, but it clearly has contemporary geometry. I’m sure it’s a pleasure to ride.
Comfort is everything in riding a bicycle ! The smiles and joy will follow.
It's cool to see you bought this bike. I've been watching your channel for a few years now, trying to figure out what bike to get next. My first geared bike was a Surly Crosscheck, a good bike but certainly not the right choice for what I need. I'm looking for something much more relaxed and upright, something I can actually stand over comfortably. After watching tons of reviews, interviews, and spending some time on Bike Insights, this is the bike I was led to. It gives me confidence to see it's the bike you've chose after being able to test out so many others. Your bike looks great, I really hope you enjoy it and thanks for all you share.
Seeing you ride it, and the smile on your face...makes me glad. Love your channel and enjoy learning new things from you. God Bless you on your travels....
Well done Russ.
Completely concur.
Keep Cycling Weird.
Best wishes,
Surly rider.
I'm not riding a dirt drop bar, 42mm tire gravel bike anymore.
My new "gravel" bike is a Rivendell Joe Appaloosa with Nitto Albatross bars and 29 x 2.2 tires. It's especially nice for going places the hordes of mainstream, racing influenced graveleers can't follow. I built it up a little over a year ago and couldn't be more pleased with this Gravel Plus/Mountain Touring/ATB/Whatever bike!
So I'm totally onboard with yer new ride, Russ! Bravo!
I have a Karate Monkey set up similar for my gravel/urban assault bike. I jump on the train with it and go from the bay area up to Sacramento to just ride and site see. I like the upright position because I can hit jumps, banks, curbs, wheelies, etc....I can put racks and bags on it and go camp and sometimes I just ride it in the front of my house doing stupid but fun things on it. It's a great experience it provides me and isn't that what it's all about. I also have a cargo bike and a full suspension mtb. All provide a different fun experience. Love your channel and attitude
Refreshing. Looks like watermelon lemonade in a hot summer day... in the 90s.
I love those colours! It reminds me of a cool popsicle on a hot summer day.
Love that color! Bikes that are comfy and fun are always the best.
love the creative impulse, the thinking, the improve build, and of course, the pink.
One of my favorite Pathlesspedaled videos ever! A+. Needed to be said, and you nailed it. Thanks, Russ
I love that you went all in with the colorway Russ. This bike looks really comfortable as well. I like it!
It is a bicycle for riding around and where ever you like. I love it! This is the best configuration you have done!
Great looking bike…. I look forward to the foot shifter 🤣
That's awesome man! I have all types of road bikes but what makes me happiest is riding my home built bikes with steel frames. I'm going to try and replicate your new bike using an old Kona frame with a rigid fork and much less expensive parts.
I love any bike that is A) comfortable 2) fun and C) you'll never show up to a ride and find somebody with the same bike. I was inspired by you and just finished a Polyvalent Low Kicker with the Velo Granola Bars and it is such a blast to ride. I love my Bombtrack Hook, but something about a mixte bike just puts a smile on my face. You get thumbs up from me on this one.
Just for fun bikes are the best, and obviously the most fun!
Power to the atb fun factor, and so many other attributes !!! This is full circle evolution
🙂
Oh, and another happy reflection I noticed, my love of biking started w a chromoly Torker 24" wheel, and this looks exactly like a scaled up version, and my innate being just says YES to this direction of bike design. By the comments it appears many have been asking which model to choose from the huge but relatively narrow gamut of gravel bikes, and are responding well to what you show here. I somehow feel better about the future. Right on Russ! Keeping it real no matter what youre checking out.
A flat bar and a single rear v-brake, I'd definitely ride that, the frame looks more like a 90s BMX than a 90s MTB so I say thumbs up!
This. I love the idea of an ATB comeback. MTBs have become way too downhill-y. ATB is all about versatility. Streets. Paths. Single or double track. Touring. Bikepacking. All of the above and none too serious. I feel I have a leg up with my OG Surly Ogre. Only if it had a two tone fade…
100% agreed, probably explains why I also ride an ogre
Too much about jumping this or that with modern MTB stuff I see on RUclips that tries to claim this is true MTB now in the two places MBT first had big hubs in California and Colorado with the 1950's wide tired Junkers. this jump thing has even having special wood path courses made to do trick jumps on. Sure, Jumps are a part of MTB to save time but not the main focus or only focus on the downhills The focus was going over more and more difficult terrain with the upgrades on MBT with the racing and touring split of the 1990's or so when around 2013--2014 or so the downhills the jumps and trick jumping seemed to have the main focus/all the focus for the thing people are trying to call true MBT. If one wants to do trick jumps, they make specialty BMX bikes one can add gears to in order to ride better uphill that have the suspension like a moto cross bike.
Love the colors, love the bike, love the ATV concept. That’s what gravel bikes should be about but, now gravel bikes have entered the UCI. This style bike will never! 🤌🏻
This color scheme IS happiness if you grew up in the 90’s.
It's cool! Like how it coordinates well with your Party Pace sign ....
ATB comeback? They never went away. My Cindercone is running a Girvin Flexstem and North Road bars for a relaxed all surface ride......and it's a blast.
Pretty cool! I like the Jones bike comparison.
Love the bike Russ! And I have had a crush on those bars since the wombat video I believe. Have fun dude! Excellent build
I say do whatever makes you happy as long as you are out there riding. That’s the point. Mad props to the new setup.
Hybrid bikes were roadie's with flat bar and the cheapest set of mtb drivetrain.
Gravel bikes have roadie's with close to mtb geometry frames and drop bar but also have lightly sprinkled mtb knobbies and a good value 1x drivetrain.
Now it's the ATB's turn with an early XC style frame without the suspension forks and comfy high stack heads tube with alt-bars.
So I have a 90s hybrid (steel, 700c tires) that was turned into a gravel bike by going to drop bars, knobby tires and upgraded MTB drivetrain components, and after riding it for awhile on a variety of mixed surfaces, I realized that a.) I still wanted a more upright cruising style “Partypace” type of bike and b.) all I really needed to do to turn this hybrid into an all-around upright tourer was slap on some Jones H Loop bars with the associated friction shifters, front and rear racks and swap out for some still wide but more road-friendly tires.
So that journey went hybrid > gravel bike > touring bike with one frame and a few swapped parts. I definitely think most bikes can fill whatever role you want, as long as you have the right tire size for the job and you’re willing to free your mind of the labels we assign these things.
I love the idea of an ATB resurgence. There’s a reason why those old 80s and 90s MTBs refuse to die and retain such a devoted following - they’re just solid bikes, period. I’ve recently taken the idea one step further in my search for the ideal adventure rig and started playing around with a fat bike with 26-inch, 4-inch wide tires. I’ve upgraded the drivetrain to a stupid-wide range 1x that will climb anything and those monster tires can handle any sort of surface I throw at them. It’s completely impractical and ridiculously fun at the same time and it reminds me of how much fun it was to ride when I was a kid and bikes were just bikes.
My first mtb was pink just like yours. I bought it because it was pink. It carried me to 3rd in my very first mtb race. It was passed down through the family. ATB is fine. Enjoy your videos, interviews, and product reviews. My legs aren't as strong as they were 30 years ago but I enjoy taking my CX bike out onto the unsealed roads in my area of Japan. Your ATB would be great for where I venture. Keep up the great work ❤
I hope that ATB is the next revolution in bicycle world. Enough with performance and weight obsession. It's cool that many treat it as a sport and hobby, do weekend racing and so on. But it would be even cooler to see bikes integrated in our daily life. You do not need performance oriented road/mtb bike to commute to work or when shopping for groceries. You need reliability, simplicity and some cargo space. But would it be possible to create mainstream ATB with all the modern features for a reasonable price? That's a big challange. Personally I think restoring and upgrading old bikes (yes, 90's MTBs :) ) for a fraction of a price of a new entry level bike is the way to get more people cycling, which is like the ultimate goal.
Btw, I'd love to see those grips in yellow! Will match beautifully with my recent "fake" Salsa alacarte build.
@@flaviocolker3998 Well, of course you can commute on whatever bike you want and many bike enthusiasts do, regardless of any inconvenience, but it's not what most people would choose. There HAS to be a revolution in thinking about city transportation and commuting, and certain changes in infrastructure HAVE to be be made in order to shift people focus from cars to bikes as a mode of daily transportation. There is this stigma associated with modern bikes that when you buy one you should dress like a pro and be fit and use it primarily for sport and recreation, ride fast or don't ride at all. Or if you're using your bike for commutes people tend to think that you're some kind of lunatic to ride in rain/snow/extreme heat while normal people choose cars. There needs to be a shift in thinking about bikes, they should be viewed not as expensive toys or a hobby for select few lunatics who enjoy dwelling on the geometry details and salivate over expensive components but rather as an effective and convenient means of transportation FOR EVERYONE. They say that EV's are here to save the future. I say bikes were, are and will be our future. But it will matter only if more and more people get on their bikes and pedal. And for that you need a revolution.
Bike looks cool and I like the way you have it set up - its cockpit and your riding position on it looks very comfy!
Actually, Russ, I have a 1997 Stumpjumper M2 Comp set up somewhat like your new bike. I installed a steer tube extender, short stem, and my riding position is much more akin to a touring, “ATB,” party pace, etc. bike. But, I dig the modernized concept behind your new bike.
I have a baby blue M2; I think it's a 96. Absolutely love the bike. I have a much newer and more expensive mtb that I almost never ride. I passed up another old stumpy on craigslist about a year ago and still regretting it.
@@al-du6lb My ’97 M2 Comp is royal blue, my ’98 S-Works M2 Stumpjumper is red, and my ’95 Stumpjumper FS is champagne. The last time I rode my ’07 Stumpjumper FSR Comp was Dec. 2021. I guess I’ve become a retro grouch, although my ’07 FSR is fast becoming vintage, too! LOL!
love these types of bikes.
Russ, I freakin' love it. It is such a beautiful bike and it looks like a lot of fun. I set up my 29er hardtail in a similar way (even colourwise) and it rocks. Please keep doing your thing.
Foot shifting. Brilliant Russ. Keep up the good work.
Whack.
Love that you go try new radical ideas and share it with us your humble viewers.
That thing gives me joy
Great build! I had a lot of fun on '90s mountain bikes, and they could do most things I wanted to do. The biggest weakness with them was the brakes, and that's why we have discs. I ride a Surly Disc Trucker with upright bars and I love it.
Long live the the DT and LHT!
I just got VO crazy bars for my disc trucker. I haven’t put them on yet as I need to pick out some brake levers. Really excited to try them.
This build rocks! Building an all rounder/ATB on the Polyvalent Lowkicker and looking at 26" or 27.5 wheels. Have Nitto Bosco bars coming. Have a 2x crankset x 11 rear compact cassette. Planning on putting a Wald 139 in the front for grocery shopping and hopefully some basketpacking. Looking to put orange and purple components on it to make it fun visually. I'd taken a look at a Tanglefoot frame but settled on the VO Polyvalent. Love what Tanglefoot is doing.
Russ, I absolutely love your channel! Thanks for your entertaining and energizing content!
Budget suggestion for building your own headset press: go to Home Depot and buy a 3/4" threaded steel bar, matching nuts and a few matching thick washers. Be sure to press only one cup at a time, and it's a snap! BTW: another enviable ride, yours!
Love it! You do you Russ, what others think doesn’t really matter. People are here for a reason, and it’s to see what direction you’re going because in a few years, it will be the *new* thing.
I like the handlebars, makes the hand position high and swept back. I felt relaxed just watching this. BTW a comfortable fun bike makes for longer rides.
Hey Russ, I just wanted to say I'm loving where the channel is headed more recently. I started following you years and years ago with your first GoPro hacks with the cage and Saramonic mics. I stayed subscribed but didn't quite fall in love with the whole gravel trend (I did buy one and sold it pretty much immediately after as I didn't recognize myself in this world.) therefore I didn't really watch your gravel content. Whereas ATB/vintage mtbs are more of my vibe and I now find myself watching your videos again and get a smile when I see there's a new upload. Keep it up, I'm glad I didn't unsubscribe now. Can't wait for the next ones!
P.S: Love that Hardtack!
Everybody should have at least one bike like this. Great color, great concept.
I like it. Everyone needs a more chill upright bike. I’m far from done with drop bars though. I don’t really care what the big brands are doing with gravel bikes / there are plenty of smaller ones making cool bikes.
What a BEAUTIFUL bike: I love it! Love the fact that it has so many options in terms of what someone may want out of a bike, that might be slightly different. Thanks for sharing!
In 55 years of riding it cracks me up is what’s new is modeled off old as well as what bike tribe one belongs. In the end it’s all about the ride, one foot forward of the other, taking a hill one gear higher, watching the sun set while having a cold one.
Yep... what is hip today, tomorrow is passe. It keeps going in a circle.
Bravo! Looks like a fun bike, and that’s what it’s all about
You can make a headset press easily. Long thick all thread bolt, some large washers and 2 bolts. I've used mine many times and it works perfectly.
Same here. Crude but effective.
Ditto. And with some smaller washers I use it to press my bb30 bearings in too!
The sarcasm in your voice is great lol very lively description 😄
I think bars with some rise and sweep are better than flat for most commuters and utility riders.
Excellent. As time goes by the swept riser "flat" bar with grips higher than seat, becomes the reality that has you asking why did it take this long. "Just Ride"
You definitely have me curious about front shifting with your foot. Now there’s an argument for going platform pedals. The “Party Pace” grips are a nice touch. I feel like you need another sticker to put on the down tube that says, “Buck the Trends.”
I has similar riser bars on my ‘85 Rockhopper & rebuilt my ‘89 Cannondale SM700 with similar riser bars (not as deep or raked though…) . Fully rigid, U brake rear, V brake front.
It’s been built to be a ‘bicycle’ - unspecified genre. I live in a rural area, unsealed roads….it’s for riding to the neighbours, to the inlet to fish or down the hill to the beach (500 metres, steep at the bottom) More chunky Maxxis for the rough rocks on the unsealed roads, from my youth when a bike was a .. bike!
I have a 2x on both my Mongoose Malus’ without front derailleurs and no plans to add them.
This made up for the rear gearing to improve climbing, yet left the option for the taller gears if I choose.
I haven’t quite perfected shifting on the fly, but I’m usually in the lower gears.
Glad it’s working for you.
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It’s cute! I like swept back handlebars. They’re comfy. Only disadvantage is it’s more annoying to stand up when climbing a really steep hill.
This makes me feel dirty...... In a good way. Road adjacent....adding to the lexicon. You are reviewing or defining the new modern classics. Thanks Russ!!
Geez we're on the same wavelength I think. I recently picked up a bike that is remarkably similar to the Hardtack in geo, with similar bars oem, also 700c. But mine in 23 years old with cantis. It's a GT Jetstream, with a cool bare aluminum frame, choppered out like modern gravel and MTB but rigid fork. Prior owner converted it from 3x7 to 1x7 and like a 30T front ring. I paid $100 and it is mint! Got it mainly for running errands and beach rides, whenever I don't want to risk one of my 2k-8k bikes in the city. Upright and cushy ride.
Love your new bike ! I bet it’s great fun to ride. It’s a bike !! Enjoy your summer and hope the fires leave you alone . Cheers
Awesome real world bike. I agree with the gravel bike thing. And you described my Gary Fischer mtb with a long reach and low bars. Limited fun for a cool bike. I've returned to looking for steel bikes with high stack .
Thanks for coming up with non off the shelf bike builds. You inspire me.
I love your content! Keep being authentic and true to what you want to do. Love the new bike build too.
It's a beautiful build. My hope is that one day I would let myself enjoy riding a bike like that. It looks like fun
The bike looks awesome! It's a fun and wacky 80's /90's throwback. I think back to the 80's bmx bikes or a Fat Chance mtb from back in the day. Just wanted to say, I love your channel, and the content you provide. Keep up the great work, and keep the supple side down!!
- "Fish On!"
What an awesome comfortable riding bicycle. Exactly what the party pacers need. Love the beautiful colors.
As always thanks for your thoughtfulness.
Shifting with your feet sounds both tricky and fun, would love to see how you manage that
A bike for all roads and all seasons best bike I, have seen in a long time
James fit me years ago by riding next to me in VT! The he turned the build over to Candice to make the most amazing bike w Thunderburts, Spank rims and bars and a gorilla monsoon frame. The OG ATB except maybe a Jones! Thanks Russ for staying “on the fringe” and I hope others visit Analog Cycles!
Shifting with your feet is like you saying, i got a wireless shifting
But with style 😎
This bike is sick. Looks like a sweet ride. Would love to see some purple Klampers on this build.
dang i bet its fun to ride and comfortable for long rides
I like it! It looks comfortable to ride.
I always thought the ATB thing was cool and unique. I have an 87 Schwinn Sierra ATB. It's a ton of fun. Not as bulky as later MTBs, but still very capable with a jaunty cromo ride and 1.75 arraya rims with high flanges n Shimano AT50s. Pretty awesome.
Russ’ bike reminds me of my 1990 Schwinn High Plains l. Folks used to use those as a mountain/touring bike back in the day.
Could you list all the components in the description? You got some great component choices. Great build btw
Love love love it, especially the magenta
That is actually pretty awesome! And pretty. And awesome.
Funky bike! It’s like a disc brake Rivendell to me but hey if you dig it Russ it’s great! I think as long as any bike gets someone outside for a ride it’s great. Buy and ride what YOU like.
That bike is the ultimate cruiser! That says to me "party on 2 wheels".
Love this build! Thank you for sharing and for the excellent explanation of all the subtleties that make it unique. Party pace ESI grips in purple would be amazing!
" ... bring out the magenta bit more ... " because it needs it?! 🤣
Aside from the "Look at me, LOOK AT ME." colour scheme it looks a ripper,
Love your work Russ. Keep it up, and I'm very much looking forward to your
foot derailleur vid.
I just today discovered your channel. Your content so far is gold! I have a lot of catching up to do watching your videos.
What an awesome build! Want one.
No worries Russ!! This a a very cool ride,like your build!!
ngl I'm looking for a race bike right now, but I don't think you're channel could be more perfect, russ. Love your style. After I get the race bike phase out of my system, I'm definitely looking to build something like this.
Sweet new ride!!! Can't wait to see it out on the trail.
I love what analog is doing !
my kind of ride actually☺️☺️☺️
Long ago, c1986 I had a Guerciotti (Alan) and I tore off the expoxied-on FD braze-on. I did my share of heel shifting and finger shifting. 👍
The club ride attacks came fast and furious when I started to lean down to shift. 😀
Russ, my Jones LWB ( size L, truss fork) build has a stripped* weight of 27 lbs. My wife's Jones med SWB complete comes in around 33 lbs stock, stripped. *no bags, bottles, cages, pump, etc
PS I'd love to Riv embrace some modernity (discs, threadless H/S, boost, etc) on at least a couple of frames. I don't want quill stems and cantis.
Kool Stops (orange) will rock those brakes.
A fun, casual bike, what a concept. I love it.
I LOVE my ATB. I bought a Surly Troll before gravel bikes were a thing and still love it. Like you said of the Hardtack, it’s not going to win any races but it’s a blast to ride. Thanks for bringing this style bike to peoples attention.
Nice Tanglefoot! I've always wanted to ride a Bull Thistle. I got to see a Black Mountain La Cabra recently and it's such a well thought out frame. Best aspects of old and modern
Good for you. I'm all for garish colors, I just don't know if I can quite do this one.
No hate here. My little sister would love this. Invest in some handlebar streamers. I LOVE IT! Keep ‘‘em coming.
I like it if you like it Russ. It's your bike and your choice and I will always respect that. My best wishes for many happy miles in its saddle.
i just got a new hybrid too. enjoy the fresh build!
first fav is the tyres , too funny! ride whatever, your joy your joy