Hardtails are fun :) I somewhat prefer my Chromag Rootdown over my Canyon Spectral. I could be biased though... the Rootdown I built up myself... the Spectral was bought pre-built. Keep up the great vids :D
I know it’s hard to watch. I just don’t think the guy knew any better and I didn’t want to clip his bars or something. I might just have to be more verbally clear next time.
I don't care what kind of racing you're doing, there's always gonna be people that are a little bit newer and not and are not as comfortable moving fast next to you. Whether it's dirt bikes cars or mountain bikes. It's all amateur stuff so the main goal is to have fun. That being said I kind of wanted to see you kick that guys as you went by.....lol.
Just finished an Enduro HT build, doubt I'll race though. So far I'm loving it! It's a Nordest Bardino 3 with high end build. Coming from a China carbon rigid and Hightower, this thing seems to be a sweetspot for me.
I just came across this. Awesome video and you still crushed it on the course! It was great racing with you that day. I’m the one who came in a distant 2nd place. Lol! But it was cool that I made it in the video at the end! Ha! Hope to see you at other races.
Hey man! New subscriber here. I've watched this video a couple of times and I'm loving this bike and how you ride w/it. Ride safe and stay safe bro. 🇵🇭
Great video man, love your bike, you're a very smooth rider. I recently built-up a Ritchey Ultra, no expense spared. Feels really dialled, the ride quality is superb, it's very enjoyable to come back to a hard-tail after 25 years of riding.
You said it. I feel like I hear this sentiment about hardtails more often from life long riders than I do from people that maybe started a bit later in life. Riding a hardtail is a different experience. Feeling more of the trail, Being precise, and doing more with less. It’s rad.
@@ShreddingSpree Kick the cranks of a hardtail and you're rewarded with a direct 1:1 power transfer to the rear wheel. Something really special about that, kinda missing from duallies, something I disliked about e-mtb, which is awesome fun at first, but soon feels like a cheap gimmick. My first real mtb was an M2 Stumpy, in the mid 90's, absolutely loved that bike, was super fit, crested all the local climbs astride that thing. Had duallies from then on, but tbh, most were too much bike for the kind of mellow XC/trail riding I enjoy. My first 29er (full rigid Kona Unit) was an absolute revelation, then started riding gravel on a Ti Lynskey. Was talking to a young dude a while back on the trails, had a really nice Niner, sold me on the steel hardtail idea, subsequently built-up a Ritchey Ultra. Spent AU$12k (on a hardtail, rofl); 120mm Pikes, XX1 ASX, Enve AM30's, CC EEWings (best cranks ever), Thomson Ti bars, XT 4 pots, Revive dropper, etc... After a certain expenditure, you're chasing tiny performance gains, but you add all those lil percentages up, and they make a noticeable difference. The supple steel frame, carbon rims, and Cushcore XC, really iron out the harshness, the ride quality's something else. There's an old saying in mtb, "Cheap, strong, light... Pick two." Cheers mate, take it easy.
I built a hardtail enduro this year and it may be the most fun thing to ride in my opinion. I just wish that the hardtail category for eduros was more popular.
My thoughts exactly, Noah! From what I’ve seen so far, the hardtail class has always been 5 or less riders. I wish more rippers would show up for it. I know there are plenty of talented guys out there riding hardtails but racing enduro on an HT is definitely a niche category because most people that are in it for pure speed will go for the FS bike over the extra challenge. 🤷🏼♂️
Don’t give up on HT class, a lot of my buddies have moxies and taivals and Metas I’m still debating on what frame I want but plenty of ppl still ride HT!
I’ll definitely never stop riding hardtails. But people don’t seem to be racing enduro on them. PS- I might’ve had a pink moxie in my cart several times before I ordered my Dawley.
You are 100% right, I am so impressed by your attitude btw. I get feisty even in XCO races 🤪 sometimes… I have done a few So Cal Enduro at Vail Lake, The camaraderie of the riders is unlike any sport. 99.9% of the racers are super friendly and good vibes. I was just up in Mammoth, crazy breaking bumps on smooth operator. There are some new gapish jumps and same hips I think. Skating on kitty litter on every trail, Shot gun still running the same with a few new holes in some lines. The local trails are running better than ever but super dusty and dry dirt. SEMBA XC race this week and Pedal Palooza is coming up Aug and almost sold out.
When were you up there? I was just riding mammoth June 23-25! It always takes half a day to get used to the kitty litter again. I had a killer time. I’m also signed up for PedalPalooza at the end of august
You might have said in the other vids with this bike, but what's the rough weight? I bought my second Steel Hardtail at the start of COVID as a bike to use and abuse (yeah, that's how I measure dates and time now... ) an On One Hello Dave, I think it has similar geometry, super long and super slack. I love shredding that thing and it hasn't let me down on any UK trail, really brought me back to my youth of my first Kona and Z1 bombers...
i was the only HT rider that turned up to my local race, so they lumped me in with fast guys on full bouncers, needless to say i didn't place very high, i won't take mine again even though it's my favourite bike. i think actual racing with hardtails is dead in my area.
Nice to find your video. I am looking at starting enduro racing on my hardtail later this year when the next season starts. How is racing enduro on a hardtail?
It’s the same as anytime you’re hauling ass on your hardtail. Some people’s reactions are kind of funny others give you instant respect. Get out there and get after it!
Would you recommend the Eponym as an all-round enduro mountain bike that can be used from anything to enduro to the more relaxed rides? Or would you recommend something else
Yes I would. The nice thing about a hardtail is that even an “enduro ht” will make mellow trails fun and poppy. Plus with the rigid rear end it will rarely ever have that “sled” feeling on climbs or flatter terrain rides. The only time I’ve ever felt “overbiked” is when I’m logging a lot of miles with an XC group that are riding featherlight rigs. But my tire selection has a bit to do with that as well.
@@ShreddingSpree Cool, I wish other bike sectors would take some lessons in simplicity and compatibility from the BMX world. I just got a road bike, even though it's a single speed, I've had to buy a dozen new tools to maintain the thing, lol!, Cheers!
@@ShreddingSpree good choice man. Looking to get an Aggressor myself for the rear. Current DHR2s seem a bit heavy but I do like them going downhill. Uphill is a different story though. Haha
Thank you! Sure it’d be nice. Definitely not saying I couldn’t learn but with all the time and research it’d take, not to mention the special tools… I’d rather just pay someone I trust to handle it for me a couple times a year.
Hey man just picked up a sj evo maiden voyage is tomorrow. I was just wondering what you run geometry wise I currently have it on low and slack so 63 head angle for the first ride
Holding up really well. Just rode Mammoth bike park for three straight days on it and it was excellent. The front of my right-side chain stay is getting a little beat up from chain slap though. Wrap a fresh piece of gorilla tape on that section periodically.
I hate people like those shown on the first stage, sometimes I go to a specific bike park so my brother can ride some simple stuff while I shred, and there are some really slow people who are either just slow or shouldn't be riding the trail and it's always really annoying.
Dude I would be SO pissed getting hung up on riders in front. You handled it with a lot of patience. Too much, TBH - anyone racing should take the time and responsibility to learn about etiquettes. You'd have been justified being a bit more forceful, IMO.
Hardtails are fun :) I somewhat prefer my Chromag Rootdown over my Canyon Spectral. I could be biased though... the Rootdown I built up myself... the Spectral was bought pre-built. Keep up the great vids :D
Nice vids nice race and bike... hardtail!
Haha!! Cool!!!
Jon is a great dude and offers a pretty sweet discount to Vet.
thx for the trail tuned tip
hardcore hardtail!!!🤘🔥
always support who ride HT 💪
Dude I was annoyed by the people not letting you pass and I wasn’t even racing lmao I wanted to yell through my phone at them
I know it’s hard to watch. I just don’t think the guy knew any better and I didn’t want to clip his bars or something. I might just have to be more verbally clear next time.
I don't care what kind of racing you're doing, there's always gonna be people that are a little bit newer and not and are not as comfortable moving fast next to you. Whether it's dirt bikes cars or mountain bikes. It's all amateur stuff so the main goal is to have fun. That being said I kind of wanted to see you kick that guys as you went by.....lol.
@@LordHolley lol. That comment took a hard right at the end 🤣
Gorgeous bike.
Just finished an Enduro HT build, doubt I'll race though. So far I'm loving it! It's a Nordest Bardino 3 with high end build. Coming from a China carbon rigid and Hightower, this thing seems to be a sweetspot for me.
You're a G! DIEHARD hardtail rider. Inspiration
Haha. Thanks 🫡
@@ShreddingSpree keep it up
Good job Chris!! Killin it!
What a gorgeous bike! You ain’t half bad yourself, but man that bike is slick!
TY TY, I’m aware… I’m a solid 5 and the bikes a 10.
Dig this love the hardtail vibes looking forward to seeing more content on it.
Beautiful bike! Well done on the race!
I just came across this. Awesome video and you still crushed it on the course! It was great racing with you that day. I’m the one who came in a distant 2nd place. Lol! But it was cool that I made it in the video at the end! Ha! Hope to see you at other races.
Ryan! You were riding the Banshee right?? Such a sick bike. Great meeting you that day! Hopefully I’ll catch you out at another one sometime soon!
@@ShreddingSpree yep that was me! Banshee Paradox V3. :)
Absolutely flying Chris 🤘
Hey man! New subscriber here. I've watched this video a couple of times and I'm loving this bike and how you ride w/it. Ride safe and stay safe bro.
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Thanks for the sub! More hardtail content coming soon!
@@ShreddingSpree Hardtail rocks! 🤙
Awesome looking bike!
Gotta love a good hardtail 🤤🤤
This one is well-loved for sure
Great video man, love your bike, you're a very smooth rider. I recently built-up a Ritchey Ultra, no expense spared. Feels really dialled, the ride quality is superb, it's very enjoyable to come back to a hard-tail after 25 years of riding.
You said it. I feel like I hear this sentiment about hardtails more often from life long riders than I do from people that maybe started a bit later in life. Riding a hardtail is a different experience. Feeling more of the trail, Being precise, and doing more with less. It’s rad.
@@ShreddingSpree Kick the cranks of a hardtail and you're rewarded with a direct 1:1 power transfer to the rear wheel. Something really special about that, kinda missing from duallies, something I disliked about e-mtb, which is awesome fun at first, but soon feels like a cheap gimmick. My first real mtb was an M2 Stumpy, in the mid 90's, absolutely loved that bike, was super fit, crested all the local climbs astride that thing. Had duallies from then on, but tbh, most were too much bike for the kind of mellow XC/trail riding I enjoy. My first 29er (full rigid Kona Unit) was an absolute revelation, then started riding gravel on a Ti Lynskey. Was talking to a young dude a while back on the trails, had a really nice Niner, sold me on the steel hardtail idea, subsequently built-up a Ritchey Ultra. Spent AU$12k (on a hardtail, rofl); 120mm Pikes, XX1 ASX, Enve AM30's, CC EEWings (best cranks ever), Thomson Ti bars, XT 4 pots, Revive dropper, etc... After a certain expenditure, you're chasing tiny performance gains, but you add all those lil percentages up, and they make a noticeable difference. The supple steel frame, carbon rims, and Cushcore XC, really iron out the harshness, the ride quality's something else. There's an old saying in mtb, "Cheap, strong, light... Pick two." Cheers mate, take it easy.
Nice video, that Fasthouse jersey is on point
Looking good is 99% of being good.
Ha, I literally saw Trail Tuned's ad in back of Mountain Bike Action Magazine, yesterday.
Jon knocks it out if the park
@@ShreddingSpree good to know. Just got a new bike with the Swedish Chef suspension.
@@AppleJack76 what bike?
@@ShreddingSpree Privateer 141 Ohlins Limited Edition
@@AppleJack76 SICK! I like the privateers.
I built a hardtail enduro this year and it may be the most fun thing to ride in my opinion. I just wish that the hardtail category for eduros was more popular.
My thoughts exactly, Noah! From what I’ve seen so far, the hardtail class has always been 5 or less riders. I wish more rippers would show up for it. I know there are plenty of talented guys out there riding hardtails but racing enduro on an HT is definitely a niche category because most people that are in it for pure speed will go for the FS bike over the extra challenge. 🤷🏼♂️
Beautiful bike! Great video! By the way, I mostly rode hardtails.
I'll do the next race!
Sad that 3rd stage wasnt filmed but i still enjoyed the video anyway. Im a hardtail lover too and i plan to do my first ever race im the future 🔥
Dude, that looks like a ton of fun. I need to get off my ass and go enter some races.
💯 💯💯💯
Would love more info on that build and frame. Sick bike
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Look no further!
Don’t give up on HT class, a lot of my buddies have moxies and taivals and Metas I’m still debating on what frame I want but plenty of ppl still ride HT!
I’ll definitely never stop riding hardtails. But people don’t seem to be racing enduro on them.
PS- I might’ve had a pink moxie in my cart several times before I ordered my Dawley.
You are 100% right, I am so impressed by your attitude btw. I get feisty even in XCO races 🤪 sometimes…
I have done a few So Cal Enduro at Vail Lake, The camaraderie of the riders is unlike any sport. 99.9% of the racers are super friendly and good vibes.
I was just up in Mammoth, crazy breaking bumps on smooth operator. There are some new gapish jumps and same hips I think. Skating on kitty litter on every trail, Shot gun still running the same with a few new holes in some lines.
The local trails are running better than ever but super dusty and dry dirt.
SEMBA XC race this week and Pedal Palooza is coming up Aug and almost sold out.
When were you up there? I was just riding mammoth June 23-25! It always takes half a day to get used to the kitty litter again. I had a killer time. I’m also signed up for PedalPalooza at the end of august
@@ShreddingSpree I went up for opening day May 26 for 8 days but headed back for five days mid July when the town is quieter and more lines are open
HARDTAIL!!!!!
You might have said in the other vids with this bike, but what's the rough weight? I bought my second Steel Hardtail at the start of COVID as a bike to use and abuse (yeah, that's how I measure dates and time now... ) an On One Hello Dave, I think it has similar geometry, super long and super slack. I love shredding that thing and it hasn't let me down on any UK trail, really brought me back to my youth of my first Kona and Z1 bombers...
I actually haven’t weighed it but I reckon it’s probably in the 28lb range.
i was the only HT rider that turned up to my local race, so they lumped me in with fast guys on full bouncers, needless to say i didn't place very high, i won't take mine again even though it's my favourite bike. i think actual racing with hardtails is dead in my area.
Nice to find your video. I am looking at starting enduro racing on my hardtail later this year when the next season starts. How is racing enduro on a hardtail?
It’s the same as anytime you’re hauling ass on your hardtail. Some people’s reactions are kind of funny others give you instant respect. Get out there and get after it!
@@ShreddingSpree awesome! Looking forward to it!
Would you recommend the Eponym as an all-round enduro mountain bike that can be used from anything to enduro to the more relaxed rides? Or would you recommend something else
Yes I would. The nice thing about a hardtail is that even an “enduro ht” will make mellow trails fun and poppy. Plus with the rigid rear end it will rarely ever have that “sled” feeling on climbs or flatter terrain rides. The only time I’ve ever felt “overbiked” is when I’m logging a lot of miles with an XC group that are riding featherlight rigs. But my tire selection has a bit to do with that as well.
That looked fun, did you have any BMX background? wondering because you were able to go fast on a steel hardtail, lol! Cheers!
Good call. I do have a lot of bmx in my background.
@@ShreddingSpree Cool, I wish other bike sectors would take some lessons in simplicity and compatibility from the BMX world. I just got a road bike, even though it's a single speed, I've had to buy a dozen new tools to maintain the thing, lol!, Cheers!
Keen to know if the timberbell is of any use? I sometimes feel my regular bell chimes riders into resilience rather than courtesy 👎
Ha. I only use it when I’m in multi-use trails to warn hikers. I get much better vibes from other trail users when I have that thing ringing
Dude no stage 3 footage!?!
Tragic, I know. I slayed it too. Wheelie’d the whole thing👀
@@ShreddingSpree lol
Mellow trail but damn. With tires like that, isn't it a bit hard to pedal the bike from a complete full stop? Also what tires do you use?
Well it’s definitely not as quick as a bmx bike off the line!
My front is a maxxis minion DHF
Rear is Maxxis Aggressor
@@ShreddingSpree good choice man. Looking to get an Aggressor myself for the rear. Current DHR2s seem a bit heavy but I do like them going downhill. Uphill is a different story though. Haha
Bike is sick dude. Wouldn't it be good to know how to service a fork like that yourself
Thank you! Sure it’d be nice. Definitely not saying I couldn’t learn but with all the time and research it’d take, not to mention the special tools… I’d rather just pay someone I trust to handle it for me a couple times a year.
Hey man just picked up a sj evo maiden voyage is tomorrow. I was just wondering what you run geometry wise I currently have it on low and slack so 63 head angle for the first ride
If your terrain is smoothish and steep the slack and low will be great.
Around home I run middle-high or slack-high.
Race or no race, when someone comes up behind me (happens all the time) i move over and let them pass
What's the travel of the fork?
150
How is your stunt jumper evo holding up? I have the 2022 comp model
Holding up really well. Just rode Mammoth bike park for three straight days on it and it was excellent.
The front of my right-side chain stay is getting a little beat up from chain slap though. Wrap a fresh piece of gorilla tape on that section periodically.
Bro I knew your bike was familiar until realised you were the dude on reddit.
IT ME!!
Dang, I want a hardtail :,(
Hardtails for days! Except mine looks like something from them MADMAX wastelands and it's ALU not STEEL.
I hate people like those shown on the first stage, sometimes I go to a specific bike park so my brother can ride some simple stuff while I shred, and there are some really slow people who are either just slow or shouldn't be riding the trail and it's always really annoying.
Dude I would be SO pissed getting hung up on riders in front. You handled it with a lot of patience. Too much, TBH - anyone racing should take the time and responsibility to learn about etiquettes. You'd have been justified being a bit more forceful, IMO.
Hahahaha, they were the beginner class man.. they get the benefit of the doubt from me. 😂
@@ShreddingSpree yeah but they gotta be taught !
Would love a dawley, I’ve followed them for a while on Instagram!