I really like your take on geometry. It feels like manufacturers (and many cycling journalists) are pushing everyone towards super-slack, super-long bikes that don't make sense for many riders, especially those of us on the East Coast.
I agree. Most bike companies will say I should be a large, but I feel more comfortable on a medium. I have ridden a large but never really like it or being so stretched out.
@@TeddyParker no one listens when I tell them this. If you need the aggressive numbers for the trails you ride go ahead. But mf's out there being 5'6" on a large with a 480 reach is genuinely insane.
Interestingly, as a tall person I love the way geo is going, I just think manufacturers need to add a larger size or a smaller size or both to just fill in the gap, because the slack is nice, but only when the reach and stand over are properly fitting to the rider
Atherton bikes offer custom fit for like $100 extra, apart from the ~20 sizes they already have. May not be a very economical business idea but it’s the best for the riders
@@SethsBikeHacks They are not starting at the budget end of the market. It's pretty much custom from the get go. Awesome bikes, but at a price to match
It is a HUGE eye opener when you ride a bike built just for you. Many of the people worried about trendy Geo would get shut up pretty fast when they first try a bike REALLY fit to them.
This is my dream, to one day have a titanium hardtail built for specifically myself only. Happy for you Seth that you were able to get yours to enjoy. Merry Christmas and happy New Year to you, your family, and all your viewers/subscribers
Couldn't agree more, I almost pulled the trigger on the binary maniak bike that Steve from hardtailparty helped design. But I just couldn't justify the expense when there are other bills to pay!
Why would you wish Merry Christmas to someone who is Jewish? If the name Seth didn't give it away, if him specifically mentioning both Hanukkah and Christmas in the video didn't give it away, nor his looks, I'm not sure what would. When in doubt, happy holidays is best.
@Justin W I celebrate Christmas and I am sure Seth isn't the weak minded type to get offended. Plus, I don't judge someone by the color of their skin. So, I am not changing my beliefs or how I greet someone. That's part of our society's problem, too many people are offended and of weak character. Just because someone is offended, doesn't make them right.
I bought a gravel bike from Sage. We used dimensions that I got from a fitter. Dave was a blast to work with. When I got it all put together this summer I was blown away on how comfortable the bike felt, especially for long rides. I am now a total believer that getting a bike fit and getting a custom frame is the way to go, but wholly cow was that an expensive way to go. The bike fit was by far the cheapest part of the whole thing.
When I first started watching this channel Seth was teaching me to hone my bunny hop and wheelie drop skills. He was hitting little dirt jump loops and some occasional street riding in South Florida. Now the channel is based in one of the MTB meccas and is responsible for the construction of a public bike park. It serves as a desirable showcase and proving ground for new products and brands. All the result of lots of creativity and hard work. Keep ripping and sharing it all with us, what a great way to while away the hours until we can all be on the trails
The bike looks incredible. So happy to see a small business get the widespread publicity they so clearly deserve, even more so a bike manufacturer. They have to be almost as stoked as you are!
Thank you for the kind words. Yes, we are stoked beyond words. It was a pleasure to work with Seth as he is truly as genuine in person as he is in the videos.
Custom sized bikes are the way to go once you work up the nerve to spend that amount of money. Cannot wait to get my Neuhaus Metalworks Humgingbird in the spring. Hardtails are so much fun. Enjoy the bike.
I went to 165mm cranks this year as well and really like them. Helped with my occasional knee pain along with slightly improved balance/stability, tech climbing, and acceleration have all been my experience. Might even try 160mm or 155mm...
Great Bike Seth. Nice to see someone else going all out on a Hardtail. Looks like you’re going to be having huge fun on that bike. I’ve a similar spec’d HT with the Berd spokes. What a different those wheels make !!! Enjoy !!!
i told myself at the beggining of the video that Seth was gonna realize he's been riding the wrong size bike his whole life lol. that is a beautiful bike, and i cant wait to see ti featured more. great work Sage!
Sweet ride. Love the paint scheme with the personal touches. When you find or build something that fits like a glove the confidence it gives you is intoxicating and dangerous
As a 5'2" man, THANK YOU! I highly recommend looking into Lee McCormack (Lee Likes Bikes) "rider area distance" and his other work on bike fit. He's done a ton of work on it, and makes a very good case that almost all people ride bikes that are too big for them these days.
Makes a very good case? Bud, that’s easy…people are different sizes and bikes come in like 3…not difficult knowing that things mass produced aren’t custom fit. I’ll blow your mind some more. “Fitted” hats are just elastic stretchable hats and aren’t custom fit. I know, mind blown right?
YES!!! Just asked Seth to watch those episodes of “Joy of Bike” and the R.A.D measuring system to see how close Seth’s new bike is to Lee’s measuring system. This could help so many if the R. A. D. Is legit.
@@kmazzanti It's debateable. RAD is probably more applicable to old school riding technique (the hang off the back style) vs modern technique (stay centered and get low)
@@mrvwbug4423I calculated my RAD and found that my setup at the time was +6mm off my ideal. My stem stack height at the time was already too low and scary to ride steep descents in. Now I'm a whole +16mm off after adding a spacer under my stem and it turned me into a way more confident descender. RAD is good for nerding out on geometry, but it's definitely outdated on modern bikes as you say, and the average spender would be spending more time on math than actually riding.
if you're comfortable sharing, it'd be very interesting to see your body measurements to line up to how this bike fits you (height, armspan, inseam, etc.). really excellent explanation of how geometry depends on all parts of the bike and body. also would be interesting to see you get a professional "fit" from a road bike expert, they've been doing these calculations (as best as they can) for a long time!
For me a custom bike would solve a whole other set of issues. I'm a mountain biker at heart, but since there are very few good challenging trails within reach for me, I mostly ride and enjoy paved paths now with some light unpaved sections, so I just want an all-road bike (between road and gravel) with MTB inspired characteristics. Basically this means I want a longer and slightly (not too much) slacker road bike for smoother cornering at speed, better control and better comfort. I think I should start saving up for a custom geo all-road bike..
I felt this way when I discovered gravel bikes. While I thoroughly appreciate feeling the need for speed, I also thoroughly enjoy going off-road. So I'm mentally preparing for a future custom Ti soft tail gravel bike with adjustable drop outs for touring. Lotsa luck with your dream bike!
Love your new bike ! Very happy you found the perfect builder to partner with. I am sure you will love it forever. Happy Holidays to you and your family !
Evans MTB Saga was complaining that you spent so much on this bike. I feel like if you enjoy mountain biking and you want a really good bike and you dont car about the price you should do it.
Congratulations! It is a beautiful bike. I just got word from David this week about the Storm King GP frame that they just built for me. They just sent it to the person who does the cerakote, and I am very excited to see what he comes up with. I hope to have this bike finally built this spring. Woohoo!
i still remember 15 year old me watching your vids with the old trek hardtail about wheelies stoppies and parking lot skills XD and now this is how far everything has got! so glad ive been keeping up with the channel last couple of years!
That bike is awesome i also liked the way you picked the geometry fun, fast, shred mode, Having a frame fit to you is very pleasant you can throw it around and ride all day without feeling fatigue. I wish i had that bike i would ride trails all day, everyday but that is just a dream for me, i hope this christmas i have a new bike just like that 😄. Awesome job!!💯 been watching since 2015 when are you gonna release new bike hacks? i missed those and learned a lot thank you for those bike hacks been usuing them till now.
Very cool BIKE! It's amazing when you hear the true feedback from a fully custom bike. I worked in bikes shops for years and you hear great things and wonderful things. This was a great recap.
Nothing to do with geometry, I’m fortunate to be very medium in size and easy to fit, but one of my favorite bike moments was finding one that fit my aesthetic style. I like things that appear understated at first glance but have interesting, attention getting/conversation starting details and choices that separate them from the pack. I love design, I love quality through subtlety. So, when I found a certain bike that fit all of that, that I could truly say “If I designed a bike for myself, this is what I would have created”… it feels so great to have that connection. Happy you found that for yourself!
I'm a similar height to Seth. I recently went from a reach of 450mm down to 435mm and loved the change. I ride janky trails on the North Shore so I like slacker HTAs (I ride 63). But with the reduced reach, my bikes came to life. I like the stability of the slacker HTA combined with the mobility from the shorter reach. I also went from 165mm to 155mm cranks. LOVE LOVE LOVE the shorter cranks. I'm not sure why we've been so stuck on 170s for so long. I'm telling you, if you're in that 5'7/5'8 height range, and liked going to 165, don't shy away from trying 155! Less pedal strikes, easier on the knees on the climbs, and better foot position on the downs (for people in that height range). One formula to try, is take your inseam in mm (with bike shoes on) and multiple by 0.197 to get your crank length.
Some of your videos have made me want to get into mountain biking, it looks fun and I already like to bike not only for fun, but as my form of transportation since I dont want a car. I've also realized that I want to go into bicycle mechanics as a career path with help from your videos. Keep up the good work with your videos and enjoy that awesome looking bike
Custom bikes are amazing. My super short 4'10" wife had a custom steel bike made for her by Rodriguez (R&E) and its awesome. She says that it's the first bike that's ever fit her.
Between the weather and having a two year old, I too finally got to ride my new bike! When a new bike rides better than you expecting it’s an amazing feeling.
I'm right there with you, it took AGES to find a bike that I felt comfortable on; I'm 6'3, but my legs are pretty long, so no matter how far up i oushed the seat, I was always feeling like my quads were working overtime, and at worst - it was like my knees were in my ears like I was some kind of clown on a small bike. After watching and enjoying your videos for the past few years i've learned how customization is a big part of riding, and back then I didn't even know that changing something as small the pedal arm length could make such a difference - but it changed my enjoyment massively! I can go for (no exaggeration) 3-4 times longer out on trails without all that extra stress being directed towards my knees and quads, I feel like I can take big strides when I'm building up speed, much more comfortably - THANK YOU
Ok Seth, I’ve been watching you for a few years now. I can’t tell you how much I’ve learned and how much I’ve enjoyed your “shows”. Needless to say, I’m so proud for you and this project. What a great bike. I bought my bike a couple years ago and I love it, although I really haven’t been able to do much with it other than riding it around my neighborhood. I have some medical issues that prevent me from really getting after it. The real reason I bought this bike to begin with is that I have macular degeneration which prevented me from driving. I also have COPD which limits my stamina. I’m hind-sight, I wish I had bought an eBike!i I’d love to convert my bike to electric but I just don’t have the skills or vision. Again, congrats my friends. Keep the rubber on the dirt! Be safe, God bless! I’ll keep watching!
The way you have the saddle jacked all the way forward makes your effective STA even steeper than 76.21. If you leave it there you could have gone steeper. Great bike!
This bike cost more than my entire year of living expenses in Bangkok and Cambodia, but it's clear that you are sooo happy with it, and I love to see that!
Love it! Beautiful frame and build. I still have my custom built steel hard tail from the early nineties but cant ride it on trail anymore because my back cant take it! I love to see what you have done here bringing attention to this craft/art that many can benefit from. Happy holidays Seth!
I feel you on the properly sized bike. I'm 6'6, and though i don't ride mountain bikes, I do ride road bikes. I got a vintage 10 speed that was abnormally big, and have been riding it every since.
having the perfect bike is great, I rode every XL model offered by all the big bike companies before i decided just to build my own frame, and it’s literally the best bike i have ever owned and ever will own
totally with you Seth- i’m six foot but run the 165mm cranks on my trail bike for the extra BB clearance, cadence offset on climbs and the input-damping when dancing the feet around at speed
I just got my first 130mm travel hardtail which is perfect for the flat southwestern Illinois terrain that I have and I took it on its maiden voyage today and it is FREAKING AWESOME!!! I can't compare it to much because I'm coming from a very upright gravel/xc hardtail with a coil shock (I'm like 110lbs) that was WAY too stiff for me and it is game changer it. I know I have been rambling about, but I'm trying to say that once you have something that is tailored to you for the first time it is incredible!!.
My son has Achondroplasia and is about to get his first bike. It is customized to him as his limbs are very short. It’s very cool to see he will have more options as he grows. I love your new bike by the way, and the knife is very cool.
awesome to see such a handcrafted custom fit bike, I'm still new to mountain biking and the geometry is pushed so much every year as if it's essential to have a slacker head angle. where as you're right, it's the overall package and how it feels!
There's nothing more satisfying than choosing every part on a bike to make it fit you. Although I didn't get a custom frame I built my own bike, I'm 6ft tall so always fall in between large and medium on almost every size guide. After 15 years of riding I knew what I wanted. I found a size large steel frame 17" (which is considered medium in other brands) so has low standover like a medium, but a decent large reach for my body shape. Built it up a few times and experimented with different parts and finally got it dialled. Love it and will never ever sell it. It's like an extension of my body now 🤟
Who can find the missing Easter egg?
Right side of seat tube between bottle cage bolts, silhouette of sasquatch.
The knife has a silhouette of Oscar on one side.
It says powerline because you will be going electric speeds
The GoPro mount that is removable on the head tube? There logo is held in with screws and you make things. 😊
Dog outline?
I really like your take on geometry. It feels like manufacturers (and many cycling journalists) are pushing everyone towards super-slack, super-long bikes that don't make sense for many riders, especially those of us on the East Coast.
I agree. Most bike companies will say I should be a large, but I feel more comfortable on a medium. I have ridden a large but never really like it or being so stretched out.
@@TeddyParker no one listens when I tell them this. If you need the aggressive numbers for the trails you ride go ahead. But mf's out there being 5'6" on a large with a 480 reach is genuinely insane.
@@TeddyParker I guess you know that from experience.
Interestingly, as a tall person I love the way geo is going, I just think manufacturers need to add a larger size or a smaller size or both to just fill in the gap, because the slack is nice, but only when the reach and stand over are properly fitting to the rider
@@TeddyParker I didn't see that comment as mean, just a guess
Atherton bikes offer custom fit for like $100 extra, apart from the ~20 sizes they already have. May not be a very economical business idea but it’s the best for the riders
Yeah that's really good to know! I don't even see how charging the $100 is worth it for them.
@@SethsBikeHacks They are not starting at the budget end of the market. It's pretty much custom from the get go. Awesome bikes, but at a price to match
Awesome! Now all I need to do is sell a kidney + $100. 😄
@@SethsBikeHacks They use 3d printed titanium joints which makes it really easy to customize
@@Nythos_ And round carbon tubes which are easy to cut to length
It is a HUGE eye opener when you ride a bike built just for you. Many of the people worried about trendy Geo would get shut up pretty fast when they first try a bike REALLY fit to them.
Totally agree!
A great hardtail that fits well is a thing of beauty. Congrats on an incredible bike.
I am still saving for that binary maniak you helped design... that's a sweet looking bike!
@Bermpeak001 , go scam someone else please, not interested!
Ask it for review)
@@BRUTALIY I've reviewed two of sage's bikes already, they're wonderful bikes.
This is my dream, to one day have a titanium hardtail built for specifically myself only. Happy for you Seth that you were able to get yours to enjoy.
Merry Christmas and happy New Year to you, your family, and all your viewers/subscribers
Couldn't agree more, I almost pulled the trigger on the binary maniak bike that Steve from hardtailparty helped design. But I just couldn't justify the expense when there are other bills to pay!
@@juansanchez-tr1dq Right there with you, two kids on college $$$$>🪽🪽
@@johnnydoe66 rip, hope college works out, bad time to be student
Why would you wish Merry Christmas to someone who is Jewish? If the name Seth didn't give it away, if him specifically mentioning both Hanukkah and Christmas in the video didn't give it away, nor his looks, I'm not sure what would. When in doubt, happy holidays is best.
@Justin W I celebrate Christmas and I am sure Seth isn't the weak minded type to get offended. Plus, I don't judge someone by the color of their skin. So, I am not changing my beliefs or how I greet someone. That's part of our society's problem, too many people are offended and of weak character. Just because someone is offended, doesn't make them right.
I bought a gravel bike from Sage. We used dimensions that I got from a fitter. Dave was a blast to work with. When I got it all put together this summer I was blown away on how comfortable the bike felt, especially for long rides. I am now a total believer that getting a bike fit and getting a custom frame is the way to go, but wholly cow was that an expensive way to go. The bike fit was by far the cheapest part of the whole thing.
So happy to hear that you are loving your bike! I was curious how you have been doing. I hope all is well.
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Great job Seth, that bike looks insane. Truly awesome how you have grown so so much 😮. GREAT JOB!🎉
Has he grown? He looks just as short as in previous videos ;)
@@Jessev741 hahahahahah😐
When I first started watching this channel Seth was teaching me to hone my bunny hop and wheelie drop skills. He was hitting little dirt jump loops and some occasional street riding in South Florida. Now the channel is based in one of the MTB meccas and is responsible for the construction of a public bike park. It serves as a desirable showcase and proving ground for new products and brands. All the result of lots of creativity and hard work. Keep ripping and sharing it all with us, what a great way to while away the hours until we can all be on the trails
The bike looks incredible. So happy to see a small business get the widespread publicity they so clearly deserve, even more so a bike manufacturer. They have to be almost as stoked as you are!
Thank you for the kind words. Yes, we are stoked beyond words. It was a pleasure to work with Seth as he is truly as genuine in person as he is in the videos.
7:03 I'M BUILT! DIFFRUNT!
Love the bike though omg that is a dream hardtail. We're both right around the same height and that thing has me drooling.
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I am on the other end of the scale at 6,10 and I had a similar experience when I first road my xxl transition spire 1 1/2 years ago
Transition has XXL! Yay, added to my list. It's a short list. Santa Cruz, Trek, and now Transition.
@@MrTemplarViking they have the biggest xxl at 535 mm reach for spire
6,7 here...i will never go under 520 reach again, no matter how hard it is to get around switchbacks
@@breakr4144 canyons new strive is pretty long if your looking also geometron is a great brand for big bikes
My God you must have a high center of gravity! Does it affect your handling?
Custom sized bikes are the way to go once you work up the nerve to spend that amount of money. Cannot wait to get my Neuhaus Metalworks Humgingbird in the spring. Hardtails are so much fun. Enjoy the bike.
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I went to 165mm cranks this year as well and really like them. Helped with my occasional knee pain along with slightly improved balance/stability, tech climbing, and acceleration have all been my experience. Might even try 160mm or 155mm...
How tall are you
@@spyder027 5'11" but with shortish legs
Great Bike Seth.
Nice to see someone else going all out on a Hardtail. Looks like you’re going to be having huge fun on that bike.
I’ve a similar spec’d HT with the Berd spokes. What a different those wheels make !!!
Enjoy !!!
i told myself at the beggining of the video that Seth was gonna realize he's been riding the wrong size bike his whole life lol. that is a beautiful bike, and i cant wait to see ti featured more. great work Sage!
Thank you for the kind words Chris!
I'm happy for you. Happy holidays. Thank you so much.
Sweet ride. Love the paint scheme with the personal touches. When you find or build something that fits like a glove the confidence it gives you is intoxicating and dangerous
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Such a cool bike. I ride a Sage Barlow and think what Dave is doing at Sage is so awesome.
You ROCK Terence! Glad you are loving your Barlow!
this video released literally when i just finished part 1. glad to see how far this channel has gotten
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you got to finally ride and i had to change my shorts...not only is it gorgeous but the sounds it makes(or lack there of) are super special...
I never thought a hardtail could get cooler! Great job both Seth and SAGE Bikes on the design. Keep it up Seth!
Much appreciated for the kind words! Happy Holidays to you!
this is hands down the best looking hardtail ive ever seen !
As a 5'2" man, THANK YOU! I highly recommend looking into Lee McCormack (Lee Likes Bikes) "rider area distance" and his other work on bike fit. He's done a ton of work on it, and makes a very good case that almost all people ride bikes that are too big for them these days.
Makes a very good case? Bud, that’s easy…people are different sizes and bikes come in like 3…not difficult knowing that things mass produced aren’t custom fit. I’ll blow your mind some more. “Fitted” hats are just elastic stretchable hats and aren’t custom fit. I know, mind blown right?
YES!!! Just asked Seth to watch those episodes of “Joy of Bike” and the R.A.D measuring system to see how close Seth’s new bike is to Lee’s measuring system. This could help so many if the R. A. D. Is legit.
@@kmazzanti Nice, I hope he watches it! And then trades in that medium Revel of his for a small.
@@kmazzanti It's debateable. RAD is probably more applicable to old school riding technique (the hang off the back style) vs modern technique (stay centered and get low)
@@mrvwbug4423I calculated my RAD and found that my setup at the time was +6mm off my ideal. My stem stack height at the time was already too low and scary to ride steep descents in. Now I'm a whole +16mm off after adding a spacer under my stem and it turned me into a way more confident descender.
RAD is good for nerding out on geometry, but it's definitely outdated on modern bikes as you say, and the average spender would be spending more time on math than actually riding.
Awesome bike! Congratulations!!
if you're comfortable sharing, it'd be very interesting to see your body measurements to line up to how this bike fits you (height, armspan, inseam, etc.). really excellent explanation of how geometry depends on all parts of the bike and body. also would be interesting to see you get a professional "fit" from a road bike expert, they've been doing these calculations (as best as they can) for a long time!
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By far one of the raddest hardtails I've ever seen. Love it! 👌
Great work!! You look really good on that bike!!
You deserve that bike. Thank YOU for riding with me :)
For me a custom bike would solve a whole other set of issues.
I'm a mountain biker at heart, but since there are very few good challenging trails within reach for me, I mostly ride and enjoy paved paths now with some light unpaved sections, so I just want an all-road bike (between road and gravel) with MTB inspired characteristics.
Basically this means I want a longer and slightly (not too much) slacker road bike for smoother cornering at speed, better control and better comfort.
I think I should start saving up for a custom geo all-road bike..
I felt this way when I discovered gravel bikes. While I thoroughly appreciate feeling the need for speed, I also thoroughly enjoy going off-road. So I'm mentally preparing for a future custom Ti soft tail gravel bike with adjustable drop outs for touring. Lotsa luck with your dream bike!
Love your new bike ! Very happy you found the perfect builder to partner with. I am sure you will love it forever. Happy Holidays to you and your family !
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Evans MTB Saga was complaining that you spent so much on this bike. I feel like if you enjoy mountain biking and you want a really good bike and you dont car about the price you should do it.
Evans so jealous
That channel us mostly whining although it may have some useful information for those on budget..
Congrats! That's a beautiful paint job, I like the color. 😍
I really enjoy watching your work! Thank you for all the effort you put into your videos!!
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Congratulations! It is a beautiful bike. I just got word from David this week about the Storm King GP frame that they just built for me. They just sent it to the person who does the cerakote, and I am very excited to see what he comes up with. I hope to have this bike finally built this spring. Woohoo!
Now I am imagining a collab with Hardtail Party in Sedona and putting this Titan dream on the trail with his Maniak. :D
Yaaaaaassss!
Agreed!
i still remember 15 year old me watching your vids with the old trek hardtail about wheelies stoppies and parking lot skills XD and now this is how far everything has got! so glad ive been keeping up with the channel last couple of years!
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That bike is awesome i also liked the way you picked the geometry fun, fast, shred mode, Having a frame fit to you is very pleasant you can throw it around and ride all day without feeling fatigue. I wish i had that bike i would ride trails all day, everyday but that is just a dream for me, i hope this christmas i have a new bike just like that 😄. Awesome job!!💯 been watching since 2015 when are you gonna release new bike hacks? i missed those and learned a lot thank you for those bike hacks been usuing them till now.
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Very cool BIKE! It's amazing when you hear the true feedback from a fully custom bike. I worked in bikes shops for years and you hear great things and wonderful things. This was a great recap.
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Who else loves SETH!!! ❤❤
@Funky Monk what…
this is a cringe compliment
@@ashtons.2282 so is the name Ashton
@@nickyocom1699nice one nickyocom1699 😎😎😎🤙
Who doesn't...?
Nothing to do with geometry, I’m fortunate to be very medium in size and easy to fit, but one of my favorite bike moments was finding one that fit my aesthetic style. I like things that appear understated at first glance but have interesting, attention getting/conversation starting details and choices that separate them from the pack. I love design, I love quality through subtlety. So, when I found a certain bike that fit all of that, that I could truly say “If I designed a bike for myself, this is what I would have created”… it feels so great to have that connection.
Happy you found that for yourself!
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3:00 breaks the mount he was so proud of 😂
That's awesome that you were able to do this would love to see a full suspension setup with adjusted geometry.
Who needs diamondback when you have your own bike bult by SAGE.
I'm a similar height to Seth. I recently went from a reach of 450mm down to 435mm and loved the change. I ride janky trails on the North Shore so I like slacker HTAs (I ride 63). But with the reduced reach, my bikes came to life. I like the stability of the slacker HTA combined with the mobility from the shorter reach. I also went from 165mm to 155mm cranks. LOVE LOVE LOVE the shorter cranks. I'm not sure why we've been so stuck on 170s for so long. I'm telling you, if you're in that 5'7/5'8 height range, and liked going to 165, don't shy away from trying 155! Less pedal strikes, easier on the knees on the climbs, and better foot position on the downs (for people in that height range). One formula to try, is take your inseam in mm (with bike shoes on) and multiple by 0.197 to get your crank length.
Some of your videos have made me want to get into mountain biking, it looks fun and I already like to bike not only for fun, but as my form of transportation since I dont want a car. I've also realized that I want to go into bicycle mechanics as a career path with help from your videos. Keep up the good work with your videos and enjoy that awesome looking bike
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Titanium has a ride quality you can try to describe but really only makes sense once you ride one.
Well said!
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Love your stuff man
This is what I felt when I sat on my stumpjumper the first time. It is a magical feeling
Hey Seth, when will you be doing more 10 MTB products videos? Love your vids btw.
Yes Please!!! I see a lot of people going from bmx to mtb. If you can do some products for bmxer's going to mtb that would be amazing!
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Thanks for posting!
Love what you do!
I have been watching Seth for almost 6years now, And I must say the quality of the content is always going up, It feels really good to watch Seth 😀
165mm cranksets are a godsend for short people ( as much as 175-180 for giants like me)
I'm 1.9m and I'd try 165mm...
@@jonl8816 depends on the use case.
Custom bikes are amazing. My super short 4'10" wife had a custom steel bike made for her by Rodriguez (R&E) and its awesome. She says that it's the first bike that's ever fit her.
Note to self: Never buy a custom bike frame; I will be ruined for life.
Congrats on the bike, seems like everything fell into place on that build. I’m really happy for you! Cheers to 2023.
Just bought my first real mountain bike and at 5'2" it was an ordeal. I think I'm always gonna need to trial a bike before purchasing.
What bike is it?
@@618outdoors I ended up with a used yeti SB140
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Congrats Berm... enjoy your build, Blessings to You All @ B.Peak !
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Love the bike, Seth! That "Blue Ridge" camo is sick! Enjoy!
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Great bike, channel, and growth. You deserve it. Can't wait to see what else you got down the pipeline. Have an amazing holiday.
Great bike! Congratulations, your videos are outstanding; thank you for sharing.
I have a SAGE MTB and I love my hardtail. It just rips. I agree that it feels like it’s part of me.
So happy to hear you love your bike Jeff! That gives us a warm feeling inside! Keep up the great riding.
Between the weather and having a two year old, I too finally got to ride my new bike! When a new bike rides better than you expecting it’s an amazing feeling.
I'm right there with you, it took AGES to find a bike that I felt comfortable on; I'm 6'3, but my legs are pretty long, so no matter how far up i oushed the seat, I was always feeling like my quads were working overtime, and at worst - it was like my knees were in my ears like I was some kind of clown on a small bike. After watching and enjoying your videos for the past few years i've learned how customization is a big part of riding, and back then I didn't even know that changing something as small the pedal arm length could make such a difference - but it changed my enjoyment massively! I can go for (no exaggeration) 3-4 times longer out on trails without all that extra stress being directed towards my knees and quads, I feel like I can take big strides when I'm building up speed, much more comfortably - THANK YOU
So glad to see you actually riding again
Ok Seth, I’ve been watching you for a few years now. I can’t tell you how much I’ve learned and how much I’ve enjoyed your “shows”. Needless to say, I’m so proud for you and this project. What a great bike. I bought my bike a couple years ago and I love it, although I really haven’t been able to do much with it other than riding it around my neighborhood. I have some medical issues that prevent me from really getting after it. The real reason I bought this bike to begin with is that I have macular degeneration which prevented me from driving. I also have COPD which limits my stamina. I’m hind-sight, I wish I had bought an eBike!i I’d love to convert my bike to electric but I just don’t have the skills or vision.
Again, congrats my friends. Keep the rubber on the dirt! Be safe, God bless! I’ll keep watching!
Fellow short guy here and seeing your geometry statistics reinforces why I feel so comfortable on my "undersized" DH bike.
Welcome to the TI hardtail family!!
The way you have the saddle jacked all the way forward makes your effective STA even steeper than 76.21. If you leave it there you could have gone steeper. Great bike!
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This bike cost more than my entire year of living expenses in Bangkok and Cambodia, but it's clear that you are sooo happy with it, and I love to see that!
Stoked that it all worked out perfect for you. Custom bikes are sweet!!
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Love it! Beautiful frame and build. I still have my custom built steel hard tail from the early nineties but cant ride it on trail anymore because my back cant take it! I love to see what you have done here bringing attention to this craft/art that many can benefit from. Happy holidays Seth!
great video! tahnk you! and a neat bike! so stocked about the camo paint job. cool idea. Greets from Germany
I feel you on the properly sized bike. I'm 6'6, and though i don't ride mountain bikes, I do ride road bikes. I got a vintage 10 speed that was abnormally big, and have been riding it every since.
At 5'0" I have had five custom bikes, still ride four of them, also riding on 135mm crank arms for over 10 yrs....Great Video, Thanks
having the perfect bike is great, I rode every XL model offered by all the big bike companies before i decided just to build my own frame, and it’s literally the best bike i have ever owned and ever will own
I’m still so excited that this is your first 29er
Thank you for making these videos they have changed my riding for the better see you in the new year
Awesome. Glad you are enjoying your bike. I have a friend that rides a Lynskey titanium Mtb and does a lot of bike packing with it. Keep on enjoying
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I`m happy you like the new bike.
Dude that is so cool!
What a way you’ve come since your days on your Trek
It’s so cool to see you build and ride a bike as amazing as this
totally with you Seth- i’m six foot but run the 165mm cranks on my trail bike for the extra BB clearance, cadence offset on climbs and the input-damping when dancing the feet around at speed
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I just got my first 130mm travel hardtail which is perfect for the flat southwestern Illinois terrain that I have and I took it on its maiden voyage today and it is FREAKING AWESOME!!! I can't compare it to much because I'm coming from a very upright gravel/xc hardtail with a coil shock (I'm like 110lbs) that was WAY too stiff for me and it is game changer it. I know I have been rambling about, but I'm trying to say that once you have something that is tailored to you for the first time it is incredible!!.
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The confidence level is worth every penny. Look way ahead and know the combo will work is amazing
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I absolutely love this channel
I think I'd have hurt myself doing what you did at the end of the video.
The way you explain things is on point, especially for someone who is getting into biking.
The custom fit shows, super dope Bike!
Excited to see the new bike in action!
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My son has Achondroplasia and is about to get his first bike. It is customized to him as his limbs are very short. It’s very cool to see he will have more options as he grows. I love your new bike by the way, and the knife is very cool.
That is an awesome bike. So happy that it turned out the way you want. No better feeling than finding a bike that you fit perfectly.
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Sweet Ride!! Looks great!
awesome to see such a handcrafted custom fit bike, I'm still new to mountain biking and the geometry is pushed so much every year as if it's essential to have a slacker head angle. where as you're right, it's the overall package and how it feels!
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I love the bmx roots on that frame
It definitely has that vibe doesn't it.
Congrats Seth! I'm happy for you!
Awesome bike. That custom cerakote is super cool.
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Man the sages are sooo sick!!!
Much appreciated!
There's nothing more satisfying than choosing every part on a bike to make it fit you. Although I didn't get a custom frame I built my own bike, I'm 6ft tall so always fall in between large and medium on almost every size guide. After 15 years of riding I knew what I wanted. I found a size large steel frame 17" (which is considered medium in other brands) so has low standover like a medium, but a decent large reach for my body shape. Built it up a few times and experimented with different parts and finally got it dialled. Love it and will never ever sell it. It's like an extension of my body now 🤟
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Congratulations on your new bike! It's an amazing machine from the materials to all the little details, and looks like it fits you perfect.
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Ride in good health brother and enjoy !!!