@T H nah i can still make it work. my 26er still works like a charm and the rei i work at still carries decent tires, my fork works great, and my rims are still working enough to get by. plus, i think it’s hilarious having a 52 tooth cassette on a 26er wheel
26" freeride and dj bikes are far from dead. Probaly more people into them in the last few years then ever. And if you cant find 26" tires, your not dedicated or looking hard enough. As far as 1 1/8 forks, I personally dont have that issue, My 26" 2014 Scott voltage has a 1.5 head tube top and bottom so I can fit any type of forks I want, just need to use the equivalent headset setup. If you need any bike parts you can't find locally, go online, ebay, bike sites, craigslist locally or a couple cities over, you'll find what you want. Just gotta want it and be dedicated. 97% of the other bike parts are interchangeable and can be made to work. It's all personal preference thou, do whatever floats your boat and have fun, that's what it's all about.✌
This was so good... I nerded out so hard seeing the older bikes mixed with new tech. Now i have some new pranks to pull in the shop (zip tying suspension pivot bolts together)
To the dude with the Klein: Rockshox Recol Rl comes in 27.5 100mm with a straight steerer tube - I put it on my old 26” yeti to run a mullet and it worked out really well
I love these daily driver vids , to me it gets back to what biking was or should be ... enjoy riding what you have , we're all getting to caught up in tech with this seasons must haves which I think is detracting away from what's more important .... to just have fun riding .
There still are thousands of mt bikers on 26 inch bikes, tire companies should keep making 26" stuff at least for the next 5 years, now I have 1.75 road tires on my ironhorse warrior, wich is terrible, but I have not other way to go :(
Also Tom is *every* bit as lovely in person as he seems on video. I'm still baffled at how I could love every moment of someone mocking me on camera, but Tom pulls it off somehow
Water bottle got whatever weird pink drink sea otter was giving out. Backpack gets water for longer rides (which we were headed out for) but often I just bring it empty for tools/tube/snacks
I just bought a cheap ass 29er ghost hardtail just to go from home to work but man I'm genuinely scared to ride that thing on real trails 🤣 Also the 2 holes for the kick stand make me feel uncomfortable 😐 I have some shit if I would like to start upgrading but I have no need yet
The Klein (and those nearly new) DeathGrip tires was the best! 26" Ain't dead yet!
@T H nah i can still make it work. my 26er still works like a charm and the rei i work at still carries decent tires, my fork works great, and my rims are still working enough to get by. plus, i think it’s hilarious having a 52 tooth cassette on a 26er wheel
26" freeride and dj bikes are far from dead. Probaly more people into them in the last few years then ever. And if you cant find 26" tires, your not dedicated or looking hard enough. As far as 1 1/8 forks, I personally dont have that issue, My 26" 2014 Scott voltage has a 1.5 head tube top and bottom so I can fit any type of forks I want, just need to use the equivalent headset setup. If you need any bike parts you can't find locally, go online, ebay, bike sites, craigslist locally or a couple cities over, you'll find what you want. Just gotta want it and be dedicated. 97% of the other bike parts are interchangeable and can be made to work. It's all personal preference thou, do whatever floats your boat and have fun, that's what it's all about.✌
That whole My buddies bike shop thing 😂
Such a good video! I love a weird commuter. I really want to build a tall bike now 😄
In the slash interview when you mentioned the zip ties I actually had one of my mini link bolts fall out
This was so good... I nerded out so hard seeing the older bikes mixed with new tech. Now i have some new pranks to pull in the shop (zip tying suspension pivot bolts together)
To the dude with the Klein: Rockshox Recol Rl comes in 27.5 100mm with a straight steerer tube - I put it on my old 26” yeti to run a mullet and it worked out really well
I've been waiting for this. I demand more 😂
Ha these are bloody great to make - will keep hunting! - Tom
@@pinkbike yeah man. New tech is kewl but the strongly whipped daily bikes are ❤️
That kashima coat fox 32 looks suspicious
Tom is the perfect guy to do these! Such fun videos keep up the great work 🤘
Thanks Dalin, these are great to make - Tom
Gemini! Had one of them ages ago, 2003 900 model with Marz Super T 2003, awesome bike that was.
Adjustable travel, what a beauty! - Tom
Missed this series a lot
Same! - Tom
The zip ties bolts tho!!
I love these daily driver vids , to me it gets back to what biking was or should be ... enjoy riding what you have , we're all getting to caught up in tech with this seasons must haves which I think is detracting away from what's more important .... to just have fun riding .
These are my favourites too - and there were plenty more beauty bikes and people who we didn’t get on camera, will keep them coming! Cheers! - Tom
@@pinkbike cheers Tom 🍻
There still are thousands of mt bikers on 26 inch bikes, tire companies should keep making 26" stuff at least for the next 5 years, now I have 1.75 road tires on my ironhorse warrior, wich is terrible, but I have not other way to go :(
5:33 videobomb with the wheelie! lol
Did the Klein have disc mounts stock or did he do something to mount them?
I love the bike check segment
I still love my old SCOTT Genius LT 40 with 26" and the custom 110mm fork that you can extend to 185mm
Good video friend✌🤩
Really creative and interesting setups!
Some of these bikes were pretty unique 😂
I'm the only one in Hope BC, or Fraser Valley with a double decker mtb. Definitely turns heads downtown Hope, love the reactions!
Some scary high bottom brackets going on here 😁
If you want to buy my leaky reverb and live in the bay area, It's listed on pinkbike. It probably just needs new o-rings!
Also Tom is *every* bit as lovely in person as he seems on video. I'm still baffled at how I could love every moment of someone mocking me on camera, but Tom pulls it off somehow
Hahah thanks Coby but we’re laughing WITH you!!
My only issue with the Hellion was the DH casing Minion on the front paired with the EXO aggressor on the back. 🤦🏻♂
That first guy's fork is as aliexpress as they come.
Keep these coming
I cut a h in a inner tube to wrap my bolts so I don’t use them. And yes I use inner tube wrap on chain stay as well
We want the snot rocket!
1997 cannondale super v 500 &
66cc schwinn legacy
the guy at the end looked like an enduro rider starter kit
I just switched from a straight up roadie kit, so this is an upgrade, trust me
Right on man, do you really need a water bottle AND a hydro pack though? Seems excessive lol
Water bottle got whatever weird pink drink sea otter was giving out. Backpack gets water for longer rides (which we were headed out for) but often I just bring it empty for tools/tube/snacks
That gold bike looks suspiciously like the GT i-Drive ...
Make a trip to flagstaff please and let me know if you do
I love to create thumbnail for your next video
13:28
"ASS"
I've noticed 9 out of 10 Californians ride bikes without a saddle. Pure post😱
I just bought a cheap ass 29er ghost hardtail just to go from home to work but man I'm genuinely scared to ride that thing on real trails 🤣
Also the 2 holes for the kick stand make me feel uncomfortable 😐
I have some shit if I would like to start upgrading but I have no need yet
this alone says you should do the upgrade : " I'm genuinely scared to ride that thing on real trails" hahahaha
No wonder there's a war in Ukraine. This first dude used a SRAM rotor with his Shimano brake.
Bikes without saddles LMOA
Tweaking
Who cares. I couldn’t care if I dropped in the ocean