Bernard is a sponsor’s dream! Professional, competitive at the top level, very entertaining to watch, and is a knowledgeable, genuine spokesman for the brands he represents. Simply the best in the business at this entire package.
I seriously considered buying a Pivot frame just based on the fact that I really like Bernard. The two deal breakers were the pressfit bb, which is an absolute no in my book after a number of bad experiences, as well as the super boost spacing to the rear hub. I made an investment in boost Chris King hubs several years ago and I intend to buy frames to fit those for the foreseeable future. Hopefully the big boys like Santa Cruz and Specialized will keep the 148mm spacing and super-boost is just a passing fad. There wasn't really anything wrong with 142mm for most riders. You could still run 12-speed on an XD freehub.
I think you put the shock hardware on in the wrong order around 4:10 in the video, thankfully it's a very easy fix. I'm quoting from the Fox eyelet hardware maintenance guide: "The 7-piece Crush Washer eyelet hardware assembly is made up of two beige colored flanged bushings that are pressed into the shock eyelet. A hollow pin is pushed through the flanged bushings and centered by black Delrin spacers and Crush Washers on either side of the eyelet. Thin o-rings go between the spacers and flanged bushings to prevent contamination and premature bushing wear. The Crush Washers have raised domed portions that are depressed before installation and take up any play found between frame and hardware."
I don't know whther or not you're asking this question to help you with your own decision or just because you're interested in his opinion. But if you're asking for yourself you should really do yourself a huge favor and ride the same trail on a 27,5 and a 29er. The thing is both are great. But I bought a 29er just to later find out that I prefer 27,5. Not a huge problem but I still had to spend time reselling and buying a new bike which could have been avoided if I would have simply tried both beforehand.
Nice Looking Steed looks plenty ready for the spicy stuff, what are those sweet as magnetic tool holders barny has got in the lid of his case for his flash allen wrenches???
Yo, I seer you used Shimano dura ace grease in your bottom bracket shell... Is this so you can easily swap bottom brackets, swap for fresh bearings? Seems like it would start creaking at some point with Bernards extreme pedaling forces. No locktite? Just curious as I'm a mechanic at a Pivot dealer. Thanks, boys!
@@maddog4390 yes, i forgot to update everyone that I found many examples of green grease. Theres Morey Oil Green Grease, theres Penrite 10 tenths green grease, theres a shit ton of it. Its like the shit The Toxic Avenger fell into.
Tell me Barney isn't the best in the game! You see him eye balling Bernard when he was pumping up his tires and they weren't popping....he was like Bernard don't fuck up my build...lol
Dream bike right there! 😍 Bernard could you please kindly donate an old firebird 29 for me please much appreciated haha! 😂 I been waiting since April for a new bike and it’s killing me not riding now 😩😆
*Just an awesome **Latest.Bike** ....well constructed, sturdy, great looking…got me back out on the trails!! Could not be happier!!*
Bernard is a sponsor’s dream! Professional, competitive at the top level, very entertaining to watch, and is a knowledgeable, genuine spokesman for the brands he represents. Simply the best in the business at this entire package.
Lada man... is that you??
quick pin this comment 🤘
It’s hard to overstate how different this is from a Sam Pilgrim bike build video
Yeah Sam just casually chucks 1000 pound shocks about
No matter who’s channel I’m on I alway see something about Sam pilgrim and how bad he is at assembling bikes
@@oliverfarrer3316 it's true tho 😂 man uses a curb to file his forks 😂
Was going to say exactly the same thing. I love Sam, and he's an amazing rider... but I wouldn't let him fix anything of mine!
@@oliverfarrer3316 I'd say it's more his attitude toward things is different. Not enthusiastic and lacks the passion BK is showing
It would be sick if Barney good give us a tool box tour! His case set up looks mint and i love the way it all fits into a portable case.
Pivot makes sick bikes and their colours are mental😍
What a sick build! Can we please see a complete toolbox check? Barneys toolbox looks incredible 😍
Sick setup, loving the green, big shout out to Barney and all the mechanics, love watching em work, bike asmr for the win. Bikes are the best
Barney the Don
Barney needs his own build and maintenance channel.
+1
Barney is the man, what I'd give for that tool case 😊👍
Brought this exact bike because of your video…. It’s by far the best kit I have ever had.
Just got the orange one. Opted for the black 38. Soooo happy with the way it looks.
good job barney
Such a sick bike possibly my next bike 🤟🏼 that bike build was so good to watch no camera trickery no shitty music 👌
Ohhh yess. I was looking everywhere for this build. Thank you Bernard 👍🤘
A mountain bike has been born on a mountain. Nice.
Great. I have a Switchblade; now I just need a Trail 429 and I'm set!
Who doesn't love green with orange bits?
I watch the vids mostly to see Lada man doing his thing, what a cool dog! 🐶 The bikes and riding are pretty good too 👍
What a place Bernard.....thanks ! I hope you are feeling better . Peace
That color is gorgeous
I wish I had a Barney !
that green frame looks insane
hell of a place to do it
We need a barny tool box review !!!
Well done Barney!
Yea great no one can bloody well get one! Except you!
that bike is clean af.
That bike is amazing. That mechanic is a BADASS. I bet that would retail for around $10,000 or maybe even more.
3:38 Black is the new orange dude :-)
There is no music😍i love it
Well done barnie
Great Work Barney..... Top bloke
I was on that lift you're standing next to thursday😅 I left morzine when this video came out
Oh wait nevermind I taught it was a working lift
Been waiting for this one such a sick bike would love to get my hands on one!
Good looking bit of kit.
Only one thing to say. “NICE”
Nice one barney
similar to the colour of a nissan pulsar gti-r, they call it Winter Green, lovely colour
You're so lucky to have a amazing sponsor such a nice bike
Atleast he earns it, very busy guy
@@jaydunn2898 I know what you mean mate nothing is free In life but he is a hard worker
This bike puts the B in badass.
Awesome build and ride love the format
No way is there a sliver perlecent on it! Such a beauty my dream enduro bike is the firebird! I love them!
Dream View Build 🤩👍
I was really looking forward to watching Barney use a block of wood to install the press fit bits. Next time.
Hell of a mechanic! Tell Pivot to make a Mach 5 150/140 trail bike already
She's a beaut!
that bikes pretty sweet
Green FTW
so good
Barney ASMR King
The tool you used to cut the bars at 3:00, you should be turning CLOCKWISE NOT ANTI-CLOCKWISE. It cuts without needed burred after.
Very cool
I seriously considered buying a Pivot frame just based on the fact that I really like Bernard. The two deal breakers were the pressfit bb, which is an absolute no in my book after a number of bad experiences, as well as the super boost spacing to the rear hub. I made an investment in boost Chris King hubs several years ago and I intend to buy frames to fit those for the foreseeable future. Hopefully the big boys like Santa Cruz and Specialized will keep the 148mm spacing and super-boost is just a passing fad. There wasn't really anything wrong with 142mm for most riders. You could still run 12-speed on an XD freehub.
I think you put the shock hardware on in the wrong order around 4:10 in the video, thankfully it's a very easy fix. I'm quoting from the Fox eyelet hardware maintenance guide:
"The 7-piece Crush Washer eyelet hardware assembly is made up of two beige colored flanged bushings that are pressed into the shock eyelet. A hollow pin is pushed through the flanged bushings and centered by black Delrin spacers and Crush Washers on either side of the eyelet. Thin o-rings go between the spacers and flanged bushings to prevent contamination and premature bushing wear. The Crush Washers have raised domed portions that are depressed before installation and take up any play found between frame and hardware."
What an awesome video, can keep watching all day. Does anyone know what grease and gun Barney is using?
sick bike 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼
I think you need to have a garage sale. I would fly to the UK from California just to grab some stuff.
I put some 70s funk porno music on in the background while I watched this bike build. Perfection
Wish I could have one 😅 some day
looks mint
Working those fox boy filmers? Great quality video!
love the top of trail build-up! you musta been stoooooooked! but which is more fun? the 27.5 mach 6 or the 29 firebird?
I don't know whther or not you're asking this question to help you with your own decision or just because you're interested in his opinion. But if you're asking for yourself you should really do yourself a huge favor and ride the same trail on a 27,5 and a 29er. The thing is both are great. But I bought a 29er just to later find out that I prefer 27,5. Not a huge problem but I still had to spend time reselling and buying a new bike which could have been avoided if I would have simply tried both beforehand.
Nice Looking Steed looks plenty ready for the spicy stuff, what are those sweet as magnetic tool holders barny has got in the lid of his case for his flash allen wrenches???
Green 🤙🏼
Super Nice! 🔔
i think bernard should give one away as a prize... lol
Man, that was relaxing to watch haha. What tyre compound and sidewalls on the DHFs? Do you ever run inserts?
Sick!!!
What about the green pistachio fox 38?! It’d look bomb on the green firebird Bernard!
how much psi did you run on your fork
Your next "Dream" should be about a COIL SHOCK!
what camera did you use? some of the shots look pretty good .
Whats the tool box caled
Yo, I seer you used Shimano dura ace grease in your bottom bracket shell... Is this so you can easily swap bottom brackets, swap for fresh bearings? Seems like it would start creaking at some point with Bernards extreme pedaling forces. No locktite? Just curious as I'm a mechanic at a Pivot dealer. Thanks, boys!
Do you have an protection-foil on your bike?
Barney, what make and model is that tool box or is it a diy? Thank you.
What PSI/rebound you running in your fork/shock ??
buddy you need a radio mic. love the vid.
What width tyres do you run?
Nah imagine your bouta go on the trails and you see a group of guys building a bike😂
🔥 🔥 🔥
Forest green is easily the best looking frame color, but those mustard color grips are an odd choice for this bike
Anyone know if that is a 'home made' tool box kit or if it can be bought?
27.5 or 29 ???
Whats that green grease?
Green grease.
@@maddog4390 yes, i forgot to update everyone that I found many examples of green grease. Theres Morey Oil Green Grease, theres Penrite 10 tenths green grease, theres a shit ton of it. Its like the shit The Toxic Avenger fell into.
When are these being released in the UK?!
They're out now , I've just ordered mine today for delivery in October!
@@Manwhomountains where from dude?
They've got one in stock now but it's the orange. I'm willing to wait for that green , looks sick!
Every time I put the link to the shop the comment gets removed?!
@@Manwhomountains just write the shop name ... unless you're talking shit
Tidy it looks so light and nimble,a set of triples would look meaner
Tell me Barney isn't the best in the game! You see him eye balling Bernard when he was pumping up his tires and they weren't popping....he was like Bernard don't fuck up my build...lol
Not a bad looking bike still prefer the last generations.
Hey Bernard,
Can I get an old bike of you?
Would mean a lot me!
siiiiiiick
The Bedwards ASMR channel 😂
Press fit BB? 🙁
All black wheels would have been better i reckon
All black everything would have been better to be honest, none of the colors match up decently with that green frame. The video was good regardless.
Sick build. Can we get a bit more chesty please?
Can someone please explain to me how that is green?
It's like two-toned paint, looks different in different light. It's like silver with a green tint in it.
Dream bike right there! 😍
Bernard could you please kindly donate an old firebird 29 for me please much appreciated haha! 😂
I been waiting since April for a new bike and it’s killing me not riding now 😩😆
go to Audi 9's with the new Hog!
I don't have enough tools to do this at home.
How to scrub vid tutorial pls