Is This The BEST MTB Under $1000?

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  • Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
  • The Poseidon Norton MTB is a modern trail hardtail that adopts modern standards and modern geometry. Supremely capable out of the box, but also a great canvas for upgrades to suit your preferences. Is it the best budget MTB out there in 2023?
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 39

  • @antoinedoinell
    @antoinedoinell Рік тому +4

    a 29/27+ version of the poseidon would be awesome. 29's can be poppy and fun too!

  • @polthedestroyer
    @polthedestroyer Рік тому +3

    Excellent review! Thanks for putting all this in context. And doing so concisely.

    • @TheBikeSauce
      @TheBikeSauce  Рік тому

      Thx! It’s a good bike - well thought out and balanced. Challenging for a smaller company.

  • @nicks8026
    @nicks8026 Рік тому +11

    I like the idea of supporting a smaller brand but I’m not convinced by this one. It might be inexpensive but it’s actually “cheap”. VFM isn’t there in comparison to other $1k hard tails. Vitus Sentier, Canyon Stoic 3, Commencal Meta Origin… there are better options if you’re shopping based on spec.

    • @molybdnum
      @molybdnum 11 місяців тому +5

      Those are all $300-500 more, not $1k.

    • @mickeyward1878
      @mickeyward1878 6 місяців тому +1

      It’s 700 bucks now, great deal it seems. What makes the bike cheap?

  • @djkenny1202
    @djkenny1202 Рік тому +1

    Orange P7 has a beautiful Reynolds frame. I snatched up one, made in UK. On Sale 3 years ago for $1780. Big jump up. Massive.

  • @boodgiek8146
    @boodgiek8146 5 місяців тому +1

    Sounds like a great bike with a good price,I'm looking for a mountain bike Carbon frames are junk in my opinion,so this might be the bike I want.

  • @andrewbwee
    @andrewbwee Рік тому

    27.5 rules.
    I run my full suspension at 27.5 (coming from 29), and it has made my ride so much more enjoyable!

  • @andrewduncan3647
    @andrewduncan3647 Рік тому +5

    Hey, I’ve been watching the development of the Norton on Spindatt for a while and I bought a frame to do a parts bin build for my wife. I wanted to love the bike and I’ve built up many bikes from frame only. The information in the specs on Poseidon website is extremely poor if you want to do a build yourself. They say the frame is ready for 180mm rear rotor, it is with a 20 mm adaptor so it’s actually built for a 160. The biggest problem is the rear thru axle. It’s boost yes but they don’t tell you the thread pitch or length. They told me it’s 180 mm x 1.5 pitch. Nobody makes a 180mm long axle x 1.5 and I bought a 178 from wolf tooth. The frame actually closer to a 172 or maybe 175 so it’s been a total pain in the a$$. I need to go to the hardware store to see if I can get a spacer. I’ve taken a bunch of pictures and am an experienced bike builder so I’ll ping them in the morning. So far, not impressed.

    • @andrewduncan3647
      @andrewduncan3647 Рік тому +2

      Should have mentioned I asked them to sell me a an axle and they said no, they only supply as part of a full build, go figure. I wish I’d just bought a Nukeproof scout frame, they come with a rear axle and given the F ing about I’ve had with this it’s cheaper! I built one last year. Zero issues and 100% happy.

    • @jjk7255
      @jjk7255 7 місяців тому

      @@andrewduncan3647 were you able to find a good solution for this?

    • @Gk22632
      @Gk22632 5 місяців тому

      Sounds like an absolute pain, I was debating whether or not to get this frame and do the same, but definitely not after reading this. Did you ever figure out the rear axle? If I ever get this bike I don’t wanna be hunting for the right rear axle size incase something goes wrong

    • @andrewduncan3647
      @andrewduncan3647 5 місяців тому

      I believe they have the through axel details on the website now. It was a lot of messing about yes but once sorted out it’s actually a nice bike. I really want to support smaller brands like some others have commented but they need to get better!

    • @Gk22632
      @Gk22632 5 місяців тому

      @@andrewduncan3647 looks like im gonna order it

  • @Alderonn10
    @Alderonn10 Рік тому +2

    I really want to get the Norton.

  • @AlpiBoiMedia
    @AlpiBoiMedia Рік тому +6

    I wonder why they specd it with cable brakes. The mt200 is cheaper if not equal cost to that juintech

    • @antoinedoinell
      @antoinedoinell Рік тому +4

      they probably get a better wholesale price, maybe cheaper logistics as well.

  • @reneh.6551
    @reneh.6551 Рік тому +2

    🤔 dropper + fork + wheels ($700 extra), I prefer a Ragley Mmmbop, Marley or Big Al, Vitus Sentier... (Discounted and financed)...$1,600 or less

  • @Adam12SD
    @Adam12SD 11 місяців тому +2

    Poseidon offers just the frame too at about $400, so you can avoid the entry level parts and put on what you want from the get-go.

    • @TheBikeSauce
      @TheBikeSauce  11 місяців тому +4

      Honestly probably the better option to get exactly what you want

  • @dcv9460
    @dcv9460 Рік тому +3

    AWESOME BRAND. 💯 AWESOME PRICING. 💯😎

  • @kauboi5700
    @kauboi5700 4 місяці тому +1

    fullerton loop, good times

  • @fleshmuseum
    @fleshmuseum Рік тому +6

    Im so tired of seeing poseidon. Its a cheap brand that only UA-camrs like, giving bad information to people who then make bike shop employee's lives harder.

    • @Hornet135
      @Hornet135 Рік тому

      Cry harder.

    • @fleshmuseum
      @fleshmuseum Рік тому

      @@Hornet135 🙄🙄 wow great job daddy

    • @Hornet135
      @Hornet135 Рік тому +1

      @@fleshmuseum that’s right, submit to your authority. Don’t expect to be able to post bs and not get pushback.

  • @hardmtnbiker
    @hardmtnbiker Рік тому

    Getting a dropper post (adding weight) upgrading fork and wheels (dropping weight) seems kinda costly and one should just consider a bike with at least a dropper and a better fork.

  • @landonjohnson6814
    @landonjohnson6814 9 місяців тому

    What is the max tire width for the Norton?

  • @jerryofthebikes
    @jerryofthebikes Рік тому +1

    or canyon stoic

  • @barfo281
    @barfo281 Місяць тому +1

    There are many better bikes for under $1000.

    • @ShouldaWaved
      @ShouldaWaved Місяць тому +1

      Can you list a couple, I agree because youde have to upgrade

    • @barfo281
      @barfo281 Місяць тому +2

      @@ShouldaWaved
      Kona Cinder Cone
      Kona Mahuna
      Kona Fire Mountain
      Kona Big Honzo
      Polygon Xtrada 7
      Polygon Xtrada 6
      Specialized Rockhopper Comp
      Giant Talon 1
      Specialized Rockhopper Elite
      Specialized Fuse
      Rocky Mountain Growler
      Marin San Quentin 1
      Salsa Rangefinder
      GT Zaskar LT AL Elite
      Superior XP 919
      Superior XC 899
      Trek Marlin 7 Gen 2
      Trek Marlin 6 Gen 3
      Trek Marlin 8 Gen 2
      Trek Marlin 7 Gen 3
      ...just to name a few, all under $1,000 new.

  • @DuanegerZone
    @DuanegerZone 8 місяців тому

    Just built mine: ua-cam.com/video/WXFCWdqBcwE/v-deo.html
    Great frame!

  • @mandowebster8728
    @mandowebster8728 Рік тому +3

    Why on earth did they choose such a dated paint scheme for it though? They missed the target market on aesthetics in my opinion.

    • @Hornet135
      @Hornet135 Рік тому

      You mean it’s not flat black?

    • @ryanmcdonough8882
      @ryanmcdonough8882 10 місяців тому +1

      What paint colors do the target market like?