Some of us are poor and use a hardtail... actually... many of us are poor and use a hardtail. You do awesome videos! Pease release more hardtail specific info! :)
neah,we're too poor to deserve that:)....but actually they really should....over the past year i have evolved to do stuff on my low spec hardtail that some can't do,or don't have the skills with a more expensive full suspension....shimano alivio drivetrain,m445 shimano hydraulic brakes 160mm rotors,xcm sr suntour fork 120 mm and of course 26 inch wheels.....and it is very much ridable and enjoyable even though it can't compare to what these guys are riding.
I used to know a guy who rode DH in the early 2000s and his bike had over 300mm travel on the fork and over 200mm on the rear shock. Just a massive beast of a bike. Weighed in around 22kg I think. He had a “Xc” bike that he’d ride uphill that still had a dual crown fork and probably weighed in at 18kg at least. He could keep up with other guys riding 12kg hard tail bikes on climbs. I don’t think he was human.
I have a full suspension, air on the front, coil on the back. With the adjustments I made, the bike price is around $1000. So it's not impossible you but can't expect to have top-notch components everywhere, but honestly, for the casual biker, you don't need them. I have a Rockshox Recon RL and Shimano Alivio 2x9 full set and a cheap coil rear shock and that's more than enough for my rides with my buddies. Maybe I'll change the shock for a better one in the future, but still I would expect it to be around $1200, which is still affordable imo.
Fantastic channel so far guys, really interesting stuff. I have recently purchased a new bike and would really like to keep it in good condition. Could you guys do a video on a method to keep it in check? Including, but not limited to: Washing the bike (Frame, chain, gears etc with product recommendations) Lubing it up (What liquids and where they go; lube, grease etc) Bearings (How important it is to check, how often and how to check them) Overall tips to keep your bike looking smart every day of the week. How to check and clean forks and stuff like that. I know it's a lot, but it is really hard to find a good video with a good routine to follow. Cleaning and lubing is pretty obvious, but what if I miss something and I find a year later that something has seized? Would be nice to have some suggestions. Keep it up :) Cheers
A few words on how forks work(rebound, coil,air or oil and low/high-speed compression) would have been really nice addition... Keep up the videos Global Mountain Bike Network
I swapped the suntour coils on my hardtail for some old rock shox pilots I had hanging around and its surprising how the reduced weight has completely changed the feel of the bike! I used to use it just for trail riding and to get to work but now its an ace little jump bike and general thrashing about,
Have an older 26" wheel size trek 4300. Rebuilding it as a 27.5 training bike. Want to use a 80--100mm fork with a 15 mm axle and a straight steerer. Not having a lot of luck. Can get a fork with a straight steerer but with 9mm drop outs only. 1.5 tapers have taken over!
Steerer tubes come in four materials: Steel (which is an alloy) Aluminium alloy (which is an alloy) Carbon composite (not just carbon, that's an element) Titanium (which is, you guessed it, an alloy) Steerer tubes do not have a "fashionable" size. You might try using the term "popular" a bit more often. Suspension forks do not have a chassis, they are an assembly. And not a single mention of what they are supposed to do. Can you get Smiffy to write you a bunch of short episodes taking viewers through the function basics? You can stick any muppet in front of camera to read out what he writes.
I have rock shocks and I have the same problem. They're all dirty and their getting stiffer and stiffer and I don't know what to do about it. Wow Global, you sure are rude. Isn't this channel supposed to be about helping people who don't know?
I have a problem, my full suspension gets kind of sore after like a few good runs, what kind of lubrication should I be putting on the joints? I have a Fox Float Arms and Fox Rear Leg Suspension...btw my frame is full rigid lol
Hello there, I have asked this question many times now I hope I will get my answer. Is there any special name for the type of forks where the forks go high to the handlebars?? Like the "Fox 40 Float". Is there a special name for those forks, they look awesome, are they just a high end forks with more travel ??
Christian Mateo Christian, Thats a cool idea, Yeah we can definitely do a edit. Im not sure there are many advantages unless you ride purely on the road. Thanks for your comment, Marc
Hi Guys, when will you make a video on rear shocks? and if possible to show how to replace them and how to choose size for the right frame if u change to a other brand or new one, plus the info mentioned in this video ofc. Thanks in advanced'
Hi, Very good explanation thank you. I'm trying to find a video comparing Fox and Rock Shox forks to find out which one is better for an All mountain bike. Could you help me with that? Thanks
Thank you very much. I've been ordering a new front fork off Amazon and am now fully confident that what I get will fit. You can always return Amazon stuff, but..I'd rather get it right the first time. So Double Shoulder Control MTB Downhill Suspension Pneumatic Straight Tube Ultralight Aluminum Alloy Shock Absorber Rebound Adjustment from a mysterious Chinese company that also makes wheel clamps and lumbar support corsets it is. What could possibly go wrong....
I have a bike where on the left side of the forks you can , lock the suspension .. And another side there is a + and - sign , and you can turn this thing to go to the + and - sign , what does that do ?
it seems that you have a coil sprung fork....the plus and minus show the compression you can put on the spring...so it is like a setting you can make to adjust it to fit you a bit better...it doesn't make a big difference but turn it in the + direction and you make the spring stiffer(if you want a more rigid feel)turn towards- to get the opposite
matching my tire size to my fork is the only thing i need to know? going to rebuild (1st time) my 20 yr old mtb....its a Pacific Y-Frame and everything is going except the frame so keeping it under 600 dollars is goal 1...MY MAIN QUESTION...is the fork, my bike has that GERERIC MTB handle bar...does any 26" mtb fork fit right in?
why cant anyone explain how to adjust the fork tension with the right (lookout) and left (preload) knobs or how to maintain them? It's become so hard to find a video with my question. I'm completely new to how to use a fork. Never had a bicycle with front fork. Left knob turns but right (lookout) one doesnt what does it mean. Also, left one makes a click sound when turning all the way clockwise. When should I stop turning it? What does it mean?
If I put 27.5 rims on my 29er can I increase my travel on my front suspension, by which I mean I buy a new fork. Not sure because I don't want to put too much stress on my frame. Bike is a Trek fuel ex 5, current suspension is 120mm.
so the dual crown cant be bottomed out? is that the reason for that design? some explanation would be good...couse i dont really understand the real reason of dual crown design more travel and things like stiffness ect. are ok but is that the only reason for that design? i dont think so
First, let me say that your channel is awesome for great tips. Question, if given the choice between upgrading a dampener, which takes priority compression or rebound?
I have a bike with a coil fork and the coil broke is their any way of fixing it or putting new coils in because this happened before Ind I void my worrinty so can I fix it or do I need to spend lots of money on a new fork please I must know
can someone explain to me what those 2 buttons are at the top of the suspension? ( the first button its lockin the suspension,but what is the second one? )
I boutgh a used 1 1/8 steer tube fork but it had some back and forth play at the crown and gets siff is it because I need a crown raise installed? Mine doesn't have one may be I got it without it? Please help me out I'm going bananas here. Thank you
Dual crown forks still allow for full steering. The point at which the fork bumpers hit the frame is past the point of normal steering. However! We only recommend getting dual crown forks on a Downhill Bike...
Global Mountain Bike Network could you guys do a video on how to fit a rigid fork for a mtb? Like gcn do how to videos , could you guys do that but for mtb?
what suspension do u recommend for me i got a 2014 trek 3700 3 series i want air suspension and good suspension for stunts and tricks and for trail riding. But nothing extreme expensive something like up to 120$
Can someone help me out im new to MTB, i have 26 inch wheels on a 80mm fork, can i uppgrade to a 100mm fork made for 26 inches wheel or do i need to upgrade other stuff? Have a standard Zoom on my ScottBike and i want the Rock Shox Recon Silver 26 100mm
"probably most of you ride full suspension"
*cries in poor*
pahhaha nice
Me too
*Cries in poop*
Germán S relatable
Well I would rather have a sexy nice hardtail than a shitty full sus
Hardtail life
Yessir
Some of us are poor and use a hardtail... actually... many of us are poor and use a hardtail. You do awesome videos! Pease release more hardtail specific info! :)
neah,we're too poor to deserve that:)....but actually they really should....over the past year i have evolved to do stuff on my low spec hardtail that some can't do,or don't have the skills with a more expensive full suspension....shimano alivio drivetrain,m445 shimano hydraulic brakes 160mm rotors,xcm sr suntour fork 120 mm and of course 26 inch wheels.....and it is very much ridable and enjoyable even though it can't compare to what these guys are riding.
you may say you're poor because you have a hard tail but I have a duel suspension and it was probably around half the price of you're hardtail
What bike is it?
I'm poor, but I saved money to buy a FS. Hard tails are not for poor people, are for specific types of usage.
True story! I saved up and just bought a used FS on Craigslist.... best $$$ spent in a while!
Can you guys review some coil forks and entry air sprung forks? It would really help some riders who are looking for a budget fork.
I used to know a guy who rode DH in the early 2000s and his bike had over 300mm travel on the fork and over 200mm on the rear shock. Just a massive beast of a bike. Weighed in around 22kg I think. He had a “Xc” bike that he’d ride uphill that still had a dual crown fork and probably weighed in at 18kg at least. He could keep up with other guys riding 12kg hard tail bikes on climbs. I don’t think he was human.
A similar piece about rear shocks would be appreciated.
No mention of coil or air springs, 9mm thru axles or even lock out and dual position forks?
"probably most of you ride full suspension..... " - ruddy pro racers :L
toasty bear for real
I have a full suspension, air on the front, coil on the back. With the adjustments I made, the bike price is around $1000. So it's not impossible you but can't expect to have top-notch components everywhere, but honestly, for the casual biker, you don't need them. I have a Rockshox Recon RL and Shimano Alivio 2x9 full set and a cheap coil rear shock and that's more than enough for my rides with my buddies. Maybe I'll change the shock for a better one in the future, but still I would expect it to be around $1200, which is still affordable imo.
Juan Carlos Alpízar imo = in my opinion?
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@@Asthbendriel fun fact: nobody asked
Scott know a Lott.... you really do make GMBN shine.. keep it up...
Fantastic channel so far guys, really interesting stuff. I have recently purchased a new bike and would really like to keep it in good condition. Could you guys do a video on a method to keep it in check?
Including, but not limited to:
Washing the bike (Frame, chain, gears etc with product recommendations)
Lubing it up (What liquids and where they go; lube, grease etc)
Bearings (How important it is to check, how often and how to check them)
Overall tips to keep your bike looking smart every day of the week. How to check and clean forks and stuff like that.
I know it's a lot, but it is really hard to find a good video with a good routine to follow. Cleaning and lubing is pretty obvious, but what if I miss something and I find a year later that something has seized? Would be nice to have some suggestions.
Keep it up :) Cheers
Thank you I watched this twice. I am think of buying a new set of forks instead of a new bike. You are very helpful.
Awesome stuff. Can you do a rear shock one of these too please?
hat would be cool
lol, I asked for the same thing. I hope they will do it, fingers crossed 😯
They work the same way, just smaller
A few words on how forks work(rebound, coil,air or oil and low/high-speed compression) would have been really nice addition... Keep up the videos Global Mountain Bike Network
I wish you would have talked about different types of dampening and preload or whatever. Some shocks take air, some don't right?
I just fixed an old Shogun Trail Breaker (23 years old lol). Now am thinking of adding front suspension for a better ride :)
I swapped the suntour coils on my hardtail for some old rock shox pilots I had hanging around and its surprising how the reduced weight has completely changed the feel of the bike! I used to use it just for trail riding and to get to work but now its an ace little jump bike and general thrashing about,
great video. thank you for breaking each type of shock setup
Have an older 26" wheel size trek 4300. Rebuilding it as a 27.5 training bike.
Want to use a 80--100mm fork with a 15 mm axle and a straight steerer.
Not having a lot of luck.
Can get a fork with a straight steerer but with 9mm drop outs only.
1.5 tapers have taken over!
Steerer tubes come in four materials:
Steel (which is an alloy)
Aluminium alloy (which is an alloy)
Carbon composite (not just carbon, that's an element)
Titanium (which is, you guessed it, an alloy)
Steerer tubes do not have a "fashionable" size. You might try using the term "popular" a bit more often.
Suspension forks do not have a chassis, they are an assembly.
And not a single mention of what they are supposed to do.
Can you get Smiffy to write you a bunch of short episodes taking viewers through the function basics?
You can stick any muppet in front of camera to read out what he writes.
very good thx you, i was expecting a bit of inside the forks but maybe for another time. great vid great channel btw :)
Can you do a "how to" for servicing rigid forks please? I've put hundreds of hours on mine and I'm concerned they need some maintenance.
Rigid fork? They don't need servicing...
Global Mountain Bike Network
I think your leg has been pulled.
Haha, it isn't the most stupid question we have been asked 😁
I have rock shocks and I have the same problem. They're all dirty and their getting stiffer and stiffer and I don't know what to do about it. Wow Global, you sure are rude. Isn't this channel supposed to be about helping people who don't know?
hopefully I survive to get a good bike...i don't wanna die on a dep.store bike!I'M TOO YOUNG DAMNIT!☹☹☹
I have a problem, my full suspension gets kind of sore after like a few good runs, what kind of lubrication should I be putting on the joints? I have a Fox Float Arms and Fox Rear Leg Suspension...btw my frame is full rigid lol
wait what? xD
+Erlend Ruud I'm jokingly referring to my arms and legs as my "suspension" lol
haha, okay xD
+Erlend Ruud upgrade to bear arms and legs....much stronger and should take the abuse....foxes are just too damn flimsy
The question is, can we fit a common tapered one on an old straight headtube? many say that we can.
Hello there, I have asked this question many times now I hope I will get my answer. Is there any special name for the type of forks where the forks go high to the handlebars?? Like the "Fox 40 Float". Is there a special name for those forks, they look awesome, are they just a high end forks with more travel ??
That Rocker is a beaut!
is there a similar video on rear suspension that goes into detail about the different parts that make it up and types and travel etc etc?
Maybe check out this: gmbn.eu/MS
or this: gmbn.eu/MI
My bike is a 2005 Canyon Yellowstone Hardtail with 80mil travel manitou suspension fork and even on trails it's actually pretty good
Buddy you forgot the Lefty...... Cannondale, awesome bikes and great company that backs their products.
Can you do one on rear shocks.High and low speed compression also what bottom out control does. FOX Float X2 Air? Thanks.
I have a cannondale lefty so can you tell me more about them?
people *left* them long ago
They scare me
+Erlend Ruud stfu
It has only 1 leg so the damper is inside with the air spring
Oh and they suck...
Hello GMBN!!!
Can you make a video about rigid forks for advantages and disadvantages and performance?
Christian Mateo Christian, Thats a cool idea, Yeah we can definitely do a edit. Im not sure there are many advantages unless you ride purely on the road. Thanks for your comment, Marc
Hi Guys, when will you make a video on rear shocks? and if possible to show how to replace them and how to choose size for the right frame if u change to a other brand or new one, plus the info mentioned in this video ofc. Thanks in advanced'
Hi,
Very good explanation thank you. I'm trying to find a video comparing Fox and Rock Shox forks to find out which one is better for an All mountain bike.
Could you help me with that? Thanks
Can you do a vid on coil vs air forks for hard tails?
Your channel is awesome!!
thank u gmbn healps with my suspension
I expectet more of an explanation on how the suspension works and not the obvious outside stuff but it's still a good video
Can you make a video about dual crown? There's not much about them on youtube
Can u add the the black green and purple suspension to a 27.5 hybrid mountain bike.
Lamar Dalgarno Would not bother. Buy a proper mtb instead.
I took off black Caps and it revealed a long tube with a bolt at the very bottom is this suspension?
Wahey! You used footage from my local Ae forest
If i have a single crown fork can i upgrade to a dual crown?
Thank you very much. I've been ordering a new front fork off Amazon and am now fully confident that what I get will fit. You can always return Amazon stuff, but..I'd rather get it right the first time. So Double Shoulder Control MTB Downhill Suspension Pneumatic Straight Tube Ultralight Aluminum Alloy Shock Absorber Rebound Adjustment from a mysterious Chinese company that also makes wheel clamps and lumbar support corsets it is. What could possibly go wrong....
Hi GMBN, could you do a video on Rear Shock next?
On some bikes I see a piece of material going from the crown to the lower
26 is still good for djs and four cross
I have a bike where on the left side of the forks you can , lock the suspension .. And another side there is a + and - sign , and you can turn this thing to go to the + and - sign , what does that do ?
it seems that you have a coil sprung fork....the plus and minus show the compression you can put on the spring...so it is like a setting you can make to adjust it to fit you a bit better...it doesn't make a big difference but turn it in the + direction and you make the spring stiffer(if you want a more rigid feel)turn towards- to get the opposite
The Religion Killer thank you soo much this really helps a lot :D
Holy moly, what model of Pioneer plasma display is behind you? Would you mind giving it away if you don't need it anymore?
matching my tire size to my fork is the only thing i need to know? going to rebuild (1st time) my 20 yr old mtb....its a Pacific Y-Frame and everything is going except the frame so keeping it under 600 dollars is goal 1...MY MAIN QUESTION...is the fork, my bike has that GERERIC MTB handle bar...does any 26" mtb fork fit right in?
Is there is any way that u could fit tapered forks on to straight headtube?
Does anyone know the name of the first shock he had? It's the green black and purple one. Thanks
why cant anyone explain how to adjust the fork tension with the right (lookout) and left (preload) knobs or how to maintain them? It's become so hard to find a video with my question. I'm completely new to how to use a fork. Never had a bicycle with front fork. Left knob turns but right (lookout) one doesnt what does it mean. Also, left one makes a click sound when turning all the way clockwise. When should I stop turning it? What does it mean?
If I put 27.5 rims on my 29er can I increase my travel on my front suspension, by which I mean I buy a new fork. Not sure because I don't want to put too much stress on my frame. Bike is a Trek fuel ex 5, current suspension is 120mm.
you guys are great these are so helpful thanks a lot guys! keep it up!
Sir, what are the benefit of tapered fork over non tapered one ?
on 5:35, what that means, "200 mils of travel" ?
Great tutorial, thanks
Hey, what about 1 1/4- 1 1/2 tapered! Giant Trance 2012 x0 btw
Is a 100mm suspension fork good it has lock out and preload but its coil loaded
what about hi-speed and low speed compression, travel adjust, preload, lock outs....
4 years ago 29 was a xc exclusive but now it’s on DH bikes how times have changed
is a coil boxxer as plush as say a fox 32 air shock or is coil just not as responsive/ plush as air
Please help me. What will happen is I use a 29er for on a 26er frame and use 26er wheels
Only thing i hear is money lol.
all i heard was added stiffnes lol , bike porn
guys... i need help!
i got trek fuel ex 8 2013 and fork is Totem... is it really bad? frame travel is 130, totem 180... what to do?
I noticed you didn't mention offset ie 46-51 offset, is this a big issue when building a mtb???
Hey is it possible to add shcok fork in normal bicycle?
What about Sr suntour XCM v2 and the oils and greases for em i mean i know there are new forks but theres people who still using the non air oil forks
can I use 120mm travel fork for a cross country bike? thnx! more uploads
most use full suspension ? Not in brazil at least .... very expensive for us !
Glad I subscribed, great job!
so the dual crown cant be bottomed out? is that the reason for that design? some explanation would be good...couse i dont really understand the real reason of dual crown design more travel and things like stiffness ect. are ok but is that the only reason for that design? i dont think so
How to adjust suntour BLAZE 29er fork from 100mm to 80mm?
First, let me say that your channel is awesome for great tips.
Question, if given the choice between upgrading a dampener, which takes priority compression or rebound?
What do you think of the Cannondale Lefty?
I have a bike with a coil fork and the coil broke is their any way of fixing it or putting new coils in because this happened before Ind I void my worrinty so can I fix it or do I need to spend lots of money on a new fork please I must know
can someone explain to me what those 2 buttons are at the top of the suspension? ( the first button its lockin the suspension,but what is the second one? )
Its called the preload setting. Sets the rebound of the shock.
Great, cheers mate!
Yeah my pleasure
Which fork should I get if im riding mostly on road and sometimes offroad？
I just bought a mongoose xr pro what size fork should i be looking for?
I boutgh a used 1 1/8 steer tube fork but it had some back and forth play at the crown and gets siff is it because I need a crown raise installed? Mine doesn't have one may be I got it without it? Please help me out I'm going bananas here. Thank you
My suspension work after holding the front break. what can i do then??
Hello, great talk!!, What happens if i put a 26" whell On a 27.5 fork? Thnx
I have a 2015 trek superfly Lg size , it has a 100 mm fork, can i put a 140 mm fork , Good idea ?
When your too poor to get even a suspension fork ☹️
Can I replace coil shocks with dual crown?
I'm thinking about getting a bike with preload adjust, what exactly does that mean?
can a hardtrail frame will fit to a dual crown fork?
I really want a dual crown for my bike but I'm concerned about the limited steering, can someone tell me if this is something to be concerned about?
Dual crown forks still allow for full steering. The point at which the fork bumpers hit the frame is past the point of normal steering. However! We only recommend getting dual crown forks on a Downhill Bike...
I have a mtb with 120 mm travel and I'm not sure about putting a fork with 140mm travel. Anyone have recommendations?
I have a question. Can we upgrade our hardtails with dual crown forks and what is your advise?
Global Mountain Bike Network could you guys do a video on how to fit a rigid fork for a mtb? Like gcn do how to videos , could you guys do that but for mtb?
what does the "40" stand for on the fox 40 and 36 32 etc..
Greg Wellard Stanchion diameter
q062am cool
what suspension do u recommend for me i got a 2014 trek 3700 3 series i want air suspension and good suspension for stunts and tricks and for trail riding. But nothing extreme expensive something like up to 120$
I'm not riding a full suspension bike! Just a hardtail, as you guys should do!
I brought a second hand Merida 1-20 for 500 like new condition any thoughts/opinions
What are the + and - on top of fork suspension ?
hi, i heard many urban dirtjumper still use 24 inch wheel, can a fork designed for 26 inch wheel takes 24 inch wheel ?
+SH I Yes thats no problem.
+SH I it would look a little weird tho
Can someone help me out im new to MTB, i have 26 inch wheels on a 80mm fork, can i uppgrade to a 100mm fork made for 26 inches wheel or do i need to upgrade other stuff? Have a standard Zoom on my ScottBike and i want the Rock Shox Recon Silver 26 100mm
Need help please...i have 29s on my bike its a 21 speed will i be able to use a 27.5 rim ..if not wut will i need to do in order to use 27.5
I have a 2015 specialized pitch sport 650b and I need to upgrade the fork I want rock shox air forks for under £200 any suggestions for what would fit