I recently bought my desirable bike that I’d been oodling over for a few years; a starling. What makes their bikes desirable is firstly the aesthetics, they look amazing with the skinny steel tubes and coil shocks just make them even better. Second is buying from a smaller, more local manufacturer. Being self employed myself I admire anyone who takes the plunge like Joe did to start their own company. And finally it’d be performance and reliability, had heard nothing but good stuff about the starlings… and now I have my desirable, it’s so awesome. No doubt I’ll look to upgrade bits here and there over the years but I can’t see me changing the frame anytime soon. Especially as I had custom sizing 😂
The biggest trick is knowing your place and priorities, meaning don’t allow yourself to get bummed and not enjoy and like the bikes you have and can afford at the moment. It’s so easy to allow other riders and people at the shops, or even watching these videos, to always just talk and boast about the best gear, and then you feel like you can never compare or compete. However you can’t let yourself lose the love for any bike, and what it’s all about, fun, passion, lifestyle. I feel GBN and GMBN are pretty good at keeping things real most of the time. We can’t all afford 2-6 thousand dollar bikes. Love you all
The Yeti ARC ! I’m a Colorado John Tomac fan and a Manitou one rider when I was 14. Now at 44, I still would love that very bike from the day. The little pic in this video was like seeing a rare gem from my childhood.
Great question! Been seeking the dream MTB since 1987. I thought I’d found THE BIKE a few times only to discover fatal flaws. After riding it 500 miles, I’ve confirmed the Zerode Katipo is my dream bike for the foreseeable future.
@@daniellong2103 personally I do prefer shimano rapid fire shifters (not a fan of sram rapid fire though), but I'm fine with twist shifters too. I've not got my pinion bike yet, but I have used rohloff and shimano alfine and nexus. They kind of feel a bit "newb-ish" but they work well enough and I've never had a problem with accidental shifts.
So years before mountain bikes were available commercially, we were buying and riding all sorts of BMX bikes in the Seventies. And yes, in response to your query, the Kawasaki BMX bike, with fore and aft suspension, was the one I wanted but never got. But I did get via mail-order a CYC Stormer with Skyway Tuff-Wheels and it looked cool, too, with its plated steel frame and plastic mag wheels. And more importantly, because I was at that age when jumps and drops meant everything, that bike could take an absolute pounding--and Skyway was true to its replacement word--I eventually bent the rear and they sent me a new one pronto. And, also just before the wave of mountain bikes hit the market, I bought a 26" Mongoose single-speed for the BMX cruiser class and that bike was incredible fun fun fun in the sun. And its steel frame was plated, too.
Whatever it is it has to have a gearbox. No more gear issues to mess up a fun ride. Also the suspension works so much better without that other stuff hanging off it. @zerode is my choice right now.
That Klein definitely gives me the feels. I don't think it would even be that fun to ride nowadays, but for those of us of a *certain age* that was THE bike to have.
30 years of lusting after bikes has taught me the most desirable bike is your daily driver and it will give you the biggest grin. Back in the day I lusted after the ‘super bikes’ : Klein’s, Yeti’s, GT, Cannondale Raven’s, Whyte PRST etc. With the advent of GMBN and other sites, I know many of ‘em had design flaws! Dodged some bullets there! I’m lucky enough to have a decent bike but I still ‘desire’ pro-xc bikes like Pidcock’s BMC or Nino’s latest Spark.
The most desirable bike is the one I ordered in October last year and still waiting for it.. Propain Spindrift CF with fox 38 in the front, fox coil in the back, carbon sram cranks and magura mt7 for max stoping power💪
I recently sold my car to buy a pinion gearbox equipped titanium hardtail (Sonder Broken Road pinion). Due to be delivered the end of March, can't wait. Hardtail for life!
the two of you are really great together. i really enjoy the show even more with the two of you. i hope you keep the format. doddy was great before but this format is even better and i hope that you will continue with this format
When I got my first MBUK when I was 10, my dream bike was the Whyte PRST1 with the rear shock and linkage up front. 20 years on and my dream bike is an antidote darkmatter with ohlins build. How things change!
I bought a Stumpjumper in 2009, I'd wanted one since the early 90's (around then) and loved it. Was my first bike with useable suspension and disc brakes. Gave it to a friend when I got my Canyon. Jumping back to it is quite eye opening with the difference in geometry, and weight. Still love it, but modern bikes are so different.
Funny you mention the Trek 69, I knew someone who rode one for 24 hour solo races. He let me borrow it for a day. It took a while to get used to it, but I enjoyed it. And on the subject of dream bikes, I'm looking to get a 27.5 Nukeproof Scout frame. But I'll be running it with 26er wheels and 140mm fork.
@@matthewkuhl79 I'd be running 2.2 or 2.25, I've had some nasty experiences running larger tires. That's good to know, I might end up running a mullet set up.
What a dream team you are! I love the show, especially the comments section. When I saw the SRAM e-bike announcement, I thought maybe they have silently bought the Brose e-bike branch. They have a good motor but struggle to get it into bikes and they are located in the same area where SRAM has its German site.
Hey, Christian! Doddy and Anna are such an awesome duo to have on the channel! We love interacting in the comments. It's so interesting to see what people are riding!
I also desire a nukeproof scout. Mine just cleared customs and will hopefully be arriving soon. I feel like a small child waiting for Christmas morning
I'll never got over the loss of my built pace rc200 f5 (in Chrome), had the rc35s upfront, I'd bought the frame and forks second hand with the money from my first job (I was 18 and it was 1998), blue Chris king headset, titanium seat and full xt drivetrain and brakes, it was epic and I've never forgot how much I loved that bike. some b4stard robbed from my place of work and I'd only had it a year or so!
My most desirable bike is the one I have, my Santa Cruz HTV2 CC, bought last year and was dreaming about it for a year until actually get it. At moment I just wish be able to get better upgrades for the bike, like Reserve wheel set, but still my desirable bike, not thinking about anything new. Keep the good work GmbH Tech, love your videos.
My super short 4'10" (147cm) wife has recently gotten into MTB. She's been riding a Giant Trance Jr, but we just put in a pre order for a YT Jeffsy Primus, her dream bike. There are very few options out there for full squish bikes that small, and the YT was the one she wanted most.
My desirable bike back in 1988 was a blue/white Specialized Rockhopper Comp - i got one and it got stolen at some point and 20 years later around 2008 i found another for £40 all original and i still have it - along with 2 more in Di Nucci green (one for the mrs) paid £75 and £35 for those 2
My most desirable bike is my current bike, a Specialized Stumpjumper. The most comfortable bike I've ridden, even more than my Yeti which the Stumpjumper replaced. Extremely versatile bike; I can thrash it downhill, climb up any hill and ride 60km plus. It's the most desirable because at the moment I'm watching GMBN Tech whilst glancing at it wishing I could ride it this weekend out in the countryside rather than being stuck in Bangkok. Soon I'll be able to ride, soon
My current ride is the Transition Spur and I love every thing about it. That being said, a Spur with a Pinion gear box would be the most desirable bike for me
@@bthomas518 I think it's a good combo for the Spur due to it's GEO - slack head tube angle reduce front tire load when coasting/climbing so there is less rolling resistance and on the downs the Dissector has a lot of grip. The Rekon is okay on the rear end, I've lost traction only when climbing wet & rocky surfaces. I hope this answers your question. Take in to account that I live in Israel where it's mostly dry & loss conditions.
i love all my bikes. i have a short travel bike, a long travel bike, an ebike and a hardtail. they are all wonderful. Nikos frameworks series are so insanely cool.
At the moment it's probably the Pivot switchblade. It really is a do everything bike that climbs like a hardtail. I got the chance to demo one last summer and it was amazing. Totally new way of mountain biking
I had a Stuntjumper FSR XC a while ago.. was a fantastic bike to ride, have to agree with Your statemenet about Specialized nailing it with that bike, it's something special for sure.
That sovereign looks good! Oh, but so does that Klein! For me it's about the originality of design, the don't care attitude, maybe against(in front/behind) the mainstream, purity of purpose and fun.... Right now and forever, hardtails, playful, special, unique.... 👍🏻 Great show, keep up the good work
For me, the most desirable is the Pole Vikkela, and I'm happy to say mine is in production at this moment and I should have it by end of month. I like everything Pole and the founder Leo have to say about the environment, their production methods, attention to detail, thinking outside the box, etc. There is no doubt a 24k Gold colored, CNC made mountain bike with 190mm travel is going to be ultimate bling and performance machine.
I desired a Stumpjumper so I bought one and thought it was great until I rode a Pivot Trail 429 and realised the Stumpie was overrated. Now riding a Pivot Switchblade and I think I’ve hit the sweet spot for MY riding. Not desiring anything else at the moment.
Honestly just any nicolai? There all so beautiful and built and ride great. The g1 would be probably perfect for my terrain on the north shore. Maybe even a tailor frame as I’m in between sizes?
Love the show guys. I have a 2004 Specialized Enduro and my most desirable bike would be the 2022 version, at 4/5k its out of my price range so I've had to settle for an aggressive Orange hardtail (which was also always a desirable bike for me since the late 90s).
My Desired bike is a fat bike so I can extend to a winter riding season and get off my wind trainer. I am some what of a Trek loyal rider and the Farley would be a nice addition to my collection. (Practically vintage 8500, and my new baby a 2021 Fuel EX 9.8) Love you guys, keep up the good work. Cheers
I would ride that Trek 69 for sure (but not as mullet) it's look so dope! I have to say there is awesome chemistry beetwen Doddy and Anna hope to see more Anna on channel!
This might be a bit of an uncommon opinion, but I think the most desirable bike is the one which you can see yourself build with your own hands if you close your eyes right now. Does it have Deore xt or SRAM AXS ? does it have that loud high engagement hub ? I think building your own bike will create a connection with it that you wont be able to put a price on. And whats better than the most expensive bike ? One that is priceless to you. Cheers happy MTBing!
I just bought a used one last fall. Unfortunately by the time I got the bike, the trails by me were too muddy to ride. Can't wait to get it out soon and try to rip the thing!
Most desirable is subjective… For me: 120mm shock, 130mm fork, carbon fibre rims, Al frame is fine, XO1 runnin gear… climbs like a mountain goat, descends equally as good…. Any suggestions? Scott Spark 900 has my eye at present
Hey guys totally agree with Doddy, I managed to get a Vitus Escarpe before the World went Mental... Quite simply why wouldn't you.. As always you 2 just getting better with each programme. Go the Mullet Presenters 😊
Cheers for showing my bike cave. Yeah im in the uk. The partners bike isn't an ebike. But she does like to nick mine when the ride gets abit hilly. Tooke a few months of braking down pallets and cladding the walls but its not finished yet. Ceiling needs insulating and boarding and a few other bits and bobs. With my personality nothing is ever finished and things will always change to make things better and more accessible.
I reckon that spectral hits the mark for the “slopeduro” genre of riding thats becoming quite popular. Shorter stiffer, “poppy” travel, downhill capable geo…👌
Tell you what, the most desirable bike would be one of the following: Vitus Escarpe, YT jeffsy 29 Core, Propain Tyee 29, Commencal meta TR 29, Cube stereo 150 29, Ghost Riot AM, KTM prowler 29, Mondraker Foxy 29 and Canyon Spectral (CFR, why not? :-) It's my favourite). ANY of those (that anywho, I can't afford!) would be great to get me back ridding with my son, since mine was stolen last summer lol Yes, I know, all European bikes, but living in Portugal makes all brands made out of EU much more expensive due to taxes (you guys in the UK have some beautiful bikes, like the Privateer 141, Orange FiveEvo, Atherton AM.150, just to name a few...) and I also love the concept on the kiwi bikes Zerode Taniwha Mulét. You will also say I'm all over the place in riding styles, but I can't tell witch would be better for me, since mine was a hardtail I've assembled, columbus CroMo tubes :-) yeah, that old lol hey, had a manitou skareb 100mm on it and hidraulic magura brakes... it was sweet... some idiot is enjoying it now :-/ So, there you go! Any bike would do the trick! lol Keep up the good work, keeping me dreaming with future rides lol Cheers from Portugal
Got to be the santa cruz nomad. Have always wanted one and now own it and it's the best play bike I've ever been on. Plus the new oxblood colour just shines🙂
I live in Australia and some of the bikes you guys get are awesome looking being a small market we have the perfect weather but small selection of bikes As far as I know we can’t get Yeti Nukeproof and some of the UK brands maybe if we order online but even then after market support is an issue Personally I like the Specialized Turbo Levo Comp Alloy yes I know EMTB but so cool looking L Enjoy the show 👍👍👍👍🇦🇺
Hi @Bladerr! That's interesting to see that you don't have access to a wide selection of bikes. It looks like you can get some great bikes anyway. Thanks for the support! 👍
I think for me its the 2021 Commencal Clash Signature in the color Dirt. I own one and I love it. The best bike I have ever owned in 30 + years of riding.
just recently, I realized that my most desirable bike, is the one I have - respec'ed to my desire. Buying a new bike (unless custom building from scratch) would have med replacing a lot of expensive components from factory spec anyway. So instead, I chose to modify my beloved bikepacking bike (old HT which have been my adventure partner for years) so that the only original bits remaining, are the frame and finishing kit...
Desirable bike to me, has to be made of Titanium, I have four, and three with Rohloff hubs...and I only like linkage forks. I would like to see a frame made from hemp....
The new Canyon Spectral looks the business 👌 but does anyone know where in Scotland I could find one to try out (suggestions please GMBN)? Don't want to part with cash until I try one...
OMG! The Evil Sovereign! My dream bike in college. Found an Evil DOC, not the same. 2 hardtail later I Ended up with a Chromag Wideangle. Love Aggressive hardtails.
I am looking to build an aggressive XC Trail type.A lite Niner with icon type tires 2.2 , 2.3. I'm just having a hard time thinking of the color. And just as long as it has a dropper everything else will be alright.
There are plastics that can withstand a beating. I recall a relative that worked for Monsanto. He had a prototype phone reciever (80's) that he took an 8lb hammer to. It just bounced. He did not hold back either.
I was shoping for new bike this year and the coolest bike in my mined was New YT Capra Lounch Edition but was out of my buget and settled for next best thing 2021 Nukeproof Mega Pro whitch is awesome bike too! 👍👍👍
#askgmbn Doddy & Anna! Could you do a video explaining geometry? I hear terms like progressive & aggressive geometry, steep and slack head tube angles, short & mid chain stays.. but don't understand it at all! In the market for a new bike and it'd be good to know what the local bike shops are on about and what to ask them! Cheers 😁
Can I just leave a like for one of you, Anna? Kidding! And here's my two cents in the guitar case on the sidewalk for great chemistry between you two. :)
canfield nimble9 drooled for months when they were out of stock, ordered as soon as they took pre-orders for a new batch, drooled over it for 8 months waiting for it to arrive, now every time i see it in the garage even if im not going to ride it i have to stop and admire it.
I got my Pace RC295 because it was something different to the normal. The company has a brilliant heritage in the industry and it ticked all the right boxes. It was the bike I knew I had to get from the moment I saw it.
Ride what you've got. Whenever I fall down some internet induced rabbit hole of looking at bikes, I look back at the fun I've had riding on absolute shit in the past. Usually I can shrug my shoulders, close my browser and stop looking at bikes and bike parts for a good couple of months. My beater bike is by far my favorite bike. The fact that I don't care if it gets beaten up makes it quite desirable to me!
Always said 'my next one' was it until I got my 2015 Knolly Warden. Have seen plenty of bikes that look fancy but zero that make me want to replace my Warden
Doddy, if you like feeling the ground under your wheels, go back to 26" tires. So much more intimate riding. And the ground feels like part of the bike. Still riding my Dean Colonel and Scout. Both hardtails, both 26". Bigger wheels may be faster, but tight turning through trees with a shorter wheel base and the intimacey with the ground is lost. Do yourself a favor and set up a really nice 26" bike and ride it exclusively for a month. Jump it. Ride some tight single track. Who knows, maybe it's the most desirable mtb. You being a taller rider, tho.... whatever floats your boat.
Pivot firebird because it's what my brother rode before he passed away (mtb accident) or a pole voima because I love how mechanical it looks, like AI designed it. Beautiful
I have a 2022 Evil Insurgent, the big brother to the Offering….it is my dream bike. I’ve had it since August, I still get tingly when I look at it. I have a 2022 Revel Rascal and a 2022 Salsa Beargrease, both great bikes but when I look at them I don’t get that feeling I get when I look at the Evil. Might trade the Rascal for an Offering this summer 🤔
My most desirable bikes would have to be the trek slash 9.9 and the propain tyee. Both of which suit my needs of aggressive enduro and downhill racing. Trek slash as its one of the most successful enduro bikes out there and the propain Tyee as they are brilliantly priced and you get more than what you pay for. If i was to get the slash 9.9, it would definitely be rockshox ultimate spec suspension front and rear, sram xo1 axs, rockshox axs dropper and a sick looking custom pain job from their project one system. Go big or go home. If only money grew on trees aye.
Most Desirable bikes. Ragley Blue Pig Race Ragley Big Wig Race Banshee Spitfire Banshee Rune Banshee Paradox Rocky Mountain Slayer Rocky Mountain Altitude Hope HB160 Production Privee Shan GT Imagine only liking bikes that the media currentley promotes, so many great brands out there that deserve more attention
The most desirable bike for me is a bike I've had for 26years , a 1996 marin nailtrail frs, which is just worn out and spares are unavailable , would love to have it factory fresh , I just love looking at it as much today as the day I got it
What do you think is the most desirable mountain bike and why?
Santa Cruz V10?
The bike that I won’t break every other ride
Zerode Katipo Trail.
I'm wanting a bare alloy patrol to upgrade from my Whyte t-130s
Intense has my loyalty. Love them.
Absolutely! My most desirable bikes are "my next one" and "the one I always wanted but never got" 💙
Same, the most desirable wife is my next wife...
most desirable bike?
three of each please
I recently bought my desirable bike that I’d been oodling over for a few years; a starling. What makes their bikes desirable is firstly the aesthetics, they look amazing with the skinny steel tubes and coil shocks just make them even better. Second is buying from a smaller, more local manufacturer. Being self employed myself I admire anyone who takes the plunge like Joe did to start their own company. And finally it’d be performance and reliability, had heard nothing but good stuff about the starlings… and now I have my desirable, it’s so awesome. No doubt I’ll look to upgrade bits here and there over the years but I can’t see me changing the frame anytime soon. Especially as I had custom sizing 😂
So glad you brought up Guy martins Video I love that guy so much, if you could get him on GMBN or on TECH that would be next level
The biggest trick is knowing your place and priorities, meaning don’t allow yourself to get bummed and not enjoy and like the bikes you have and can afford at the moment.
It’s so easy to allow other riders and people at the shops, or even watching these videos, to always just talk and boast about the best gear, and then you feel like you can never compare or compete.
However you can’t let yourself lose the love for any bike, and what it’s all about, fun, passion, lifestyle.
I feel GBN and GMBN are pretty good at keeping things real most of the time. We can’t all afford 2-6 thousand dollar bikes.
Love you all
The Yeti ARC ! I’m a Colorado John Tomac fan and a Manitou one rider when I was 14. Now at 44, I still would love that very bike from the day. The little pic in this video was like seeing a rare gem from my childhood.
Great question! Been seeking the dream MTB since 1987. I thought I’d found THE BIKE a few times only to discover fatal flaws. After riding it 500 miles, I’ve confirmed the Zerode Katipo is my dream bike for the foreseeable future.
What a steed, so jealous!
Nice, I've just ordered a pinion equipped titanium hardtail.
How do you like the twist shifter?
@@daniellong2103 personally I do prefer shimano rapid fire shifters (not a fan of sram rapid fire though), but I'm fine with twist shifters too. I've not got my pinion bike yet, but I have used rohloff and shimano alfine and nexus. They kind of feel a bit "newb-ish" but they work well enough and I've never had a problem with accidental shifts.
So years before mountain bikes were available commercially, we were buying and riding all sorts of BMX bikes in the Seventies. And yes, in response to your query, the Kawasaki BMX bike, with fore and aft suspension, was the one I wanted but never got. But I did get via mail-order a CYC Stormer with Skyway Tuff-Wheels and it looked cool, too, with its plated steel frame and plastic mag wheels. And more importantly, because I was at that age when jumps and drops meant everything, that bike could take an absolute pounding--and Skyway was true to its replacement word--I eventually bent the rear and they sent me a new one pronto. And, also just before the wave of mountain bikes hit the market, I bought a 26" Mongoose single-speed for the BMX cruiser class and that bike was incredible fun fun fun in the sun. And its steel frame was plated, too.
Whatever it is it has to have a gearbox. No more gear issues to mess up a fun ride. Also the suspension works so much better without that other stuff hanging off it. @zerode is my choice right now.
That Klein definitely gives me the feels. I don't think it would even be that fun to ride nowadays, but for those of us of a *certain age* that was THE bike to have.
If it was for sale I’d love her on my wall bro ❤️ how much do you reckon they would need to part with her 🥰
I always wanted an Intense from seeing the Intense M1 downhill racing years ago. With their direct to customer model it finally became possible.
30 years of lusting after bikes has taught me the most desirable bike is your daily driver and it will give you the biggest grin. Back in the day I lusted after the ‘super bikes’ : Klein’s, Yeti’s, GT, Cannondale Raven’s, Whyte PRST etc. With the advent of GMBN and other sites, I know many of ‘em had design flaws! Dodged some bullets there! I’m lucky enough to have a decent bike but I still ‘desire’ pro-xc bikes like Pidcock’s BMC or Nino’s latest Spark.
The most desirable bike is the one I ordered in October last year and still waiting for it.. Propain Spindrift CF with fox 38 in the front, fox coil in the back, carbon sram cranks and magura mt7 for max stoping power💪
Spot on... desire ends when you have it... women or bikes ;-)
I would love a mint example of all my bikes I had as a kid...from my tricycle to my super burner to my Raleigh Tempest! Just to look at!
Don't we all! 😅
I recently sold my car to buy a pinion gearbox equipped titanium hardtail (Sonder Broken Road pinion). Due to be delivered the end of March, can't wait. Hardtail for life!
the two of you are really great together. i really enjoy the show even more with the two of you. i hope you keep the format. doddy was great before but this format is even better and i hope that you will continue with this format
When I got my first MBUK when I was 10, my dream bike was the Whyte PRST1 with the rear shock and linkage up front.
20 years on and my dream bike is an antidote darkmatter with ohlins build. How things change!
I bought a Stumpjumper in 2009, I'd wanted one since the early 90's (around then) and loved it. Was my first bike with useable suspension and disc brakes. Gave it to a friend when I got my Canyon. Jumping back to it is quite eye opening with the difference in geometry, and weight. Still love it, but modern bikes are so different.
Funny you mention the Trek 69, I knew someone who rode one for 24 hour solo races. He let me borrow it for a day. It took a while to get used to it, but I enjoyed it.
And on the subject of dream bikes, I'm looking to get a 27.5 Nukeproof Scout frame.
But I'll be running it with 26er wheels and 140mm fork.
@@matthewkuhl79 I'd be running 2.2 or 2.25, I've had some nasty experiences running larger tires. That's good to know, I might end up running a mullet set up.
New Santa Cruz v10 with fox 40s 🤤 but I’m more then happy with my Pole evolink 158 😋 which was once my dream bike by a mile!
Those are 2 extremely nice steeds. We'd love to see the Pole in the Bike Vault! 👉 upload.gmbn.com/tech
2:31 'vintage tat'.. Anna deriding old tech mountain bikes; my two favourite bikes are both 90's steel.
What a dream team you are! I love the show, especially the comments section. When I saw the SRAM e-bike announcement, I thought maybe they have silently bought the Brose e-bike branch. They have a good motor but struggle to get it into bikes and they are located in the same area where SRAM has its German site.
Hey, Christian! Doddy and Anna are such an awesome duo to have on the channel! We love interacting in the comments. It's so interesting to see what people are riding!
Doddy nailed it with the Offering. But slack the head to 64.5deg. RSCs, XX1 drive, Onyx hubs to Zipp or Noble rims. Everything black. Boom. Done.
I also desire a nukeproof scout. Mine just cleared customs and will hopefully be arriving soon. I feel like a small child waiting for Christmas morning
Nice, Sam! What an awesome choice! Have fun building that up and safe riding! 👊
I'll never got over the loss of my built pace rc200 f5 (in Chrome), had the rc35s upfront, I'd bought the frame and forks second hand with the money from my first job (I was 18 and it was 1998), blue Chris king headset, titanium seat and full xt drivetrain and brakes, it was epic and I've never forgot how much I loved that bike. some b4stard robbed from my place of work and I'd only had it a year or so!
My most desirable bike is the one I have, my Santa Cruz HTV2 CC, bought last year and was dreaming about it for a year until actually get it. At moment I just wish be able to get better upgrades for the bike, like Reserve wheel set, but still my desirable bike, not thinking about anything new. Keep the good work GmbH Tech, love your videos.
My super short 4'10" (147cm) wife has recently gotten into MTB. She's been riding a Giant Trance Jr, but we just put in a pre order for a YT Jeffsy Primus, her dream bike. There are very few options out there for full squish bikes that small, and the YT was the one she wanted most.
My desirable bike back in 1988 was a blue/white Specialized Rockhopper Comp - i got one and it got stolen at some point and 20 years later around 2008 i found another for £40 all original and i still have it - along with 2 more in Di Nucci green (one for the mrs) paid £75 and £35 for those 2
My most desirable bike is my current bike, a Specialized Stumpjumper. The most comfortable bike I've ridden, even more than my Yeti which the Stumpjumper replaced. Extremely versatile bike; I can thrash it downhill, climb up any hill and ride 60km plus.
It's the most desirable because at the moment I'm watching GMBN Tech whilst glancing at it wishing I could ride it this weekend out in the countryside rather than being stuck in Bangkok. Soon I'll be able to ride, soon
Evil Imperial is the hardtail with the twin top tube. I have one sitting in my office, with a Sherman Jumper on the front
My current ride is the Transition Spur and I love every thing about it. That being said, a Spur with a Pinion gear box would be the most desirable bike for me
@@bthomas518 I think it's a good combo for the Spur due to it's GEO - slack head tube angle reduce front tire load when coasting/climbing so there is less rolling resistance and on the downs the Dissector has a lot of grip. The Rekon is okay on the rear end, I've lost traction only when climbing wet & rocky surfaces. I hope this answers your question. Take in to account that I live in Israel where it's mostly dry & loss conditions.
i love all my bikes. i have a short travel bike, a long travel bike, an ebike and a hardtail. they are all wonderful. Nikos frameworks series are so insanely cool.
At the moment it's probably the Pivot switchblade. It really is a do everything bike that climbs like a hardtail. I got the chance to demo one last summer and it was amazing. Totally new way of mountain biking
I had a Stuntjumper FSR XC a while ago.. was a fantastic bike to ride, have to agree with Your statemenet about Specialized nailing it with that bike, it's something special for sure.
That sovereign looks good! Oh, but so does that Klein!
For me it's about the originality of design, the don't care attitude, maybe against(in front/behind) the mainstream, purity of purpose and fun....
Right now and forever, hardtails, playful, special, unique.... 👍🏻
Great show, keep up the good work
For me, the most desirable is the Pole Vikkela, and I'm happy to say mine is in production at this moment and I should have it by end of month. I like everything Pole and the founder Leo have to say about the environment, their production methods, attention to detail, thinking outside the box, etc. There is no doubt a 24k Gold colored, CNC made mountain bike with 190mm travel is going to be ultimate bling and performance machine.
I drove 9 hours round trip to pick up the new 2022 Kona Unit in Dusty Rose Metallic.
Perfection.
I desired a Stumpjumper so I bought one and thought it was great until I rode a Pivot Trail 429 and realised the Stumpie was overrated. Now riding a Pivot Switchblade and I think I’ve hit the sweet spot for MY riding. Not desiring anything else at the moment.
Honestly just any nicolai? There all so beautiful and built and ride great. The g1 would be probably perfect for my terrain on the north shore. Maybe even a tailor frame as I’m in between sizes?
Love the show guys.
I have a 2004 Specialized Enduro and my most desirable bike would be the 2022 version, at 4/5k its out of my price range so I've had to settle for an aggressive Orange hardtail (which was also always a desirable bike for me since the late 90s).
My Desired bike is a fat bike so I can extend to a winter riding season and get off my wind trainer. I am some what of a Trek loyal rider and the Farley would be a nice addition to my collection. (Practically vintage 8500, and my new baby a 2021 Fuel EX 9.8)
Love you guys, keep up the good work. Cheers
I would ride that Trek 69 for sure (but not as mullet) it's look so dope! I have to say there is awesome chemistry beetwen Doddy and Anna hope to see more Anna on channel!
The one you have available to ride right now.
This might be a bit of an uncommon opinion, but I think the most desirable bike is the one which you can see yourself build with your own hands if you close your eyes right now. Does it have Deore xt or SRAM AXS ? does it have that loud high engagement hub ? I think building your own bike will create a connection with it that you wont be able to put a price on. And whats better than the most expensive bike ? One that is priceless to you. Cheers happy MTBing!
The Evil Wreckoning is one of the best looking bikes I've seen. This would be the most desirable bike in my opinion.
I love mine. And a beast she is.
I heard or read they don't have replacement warranty on the broken bikes unlike other manufacturers. The rear suspension is too busy in my opinion..
@@craigmckinnon242 its a single pivot linkage driven... so not busy at all.
Warranty view is...well, wrong.
They do warranty broken frames.
I just bought a used one last fall. Unfortunately by the time I got the bike, the trails by me were too muddy to ride. Can't wait to get it out soon and try to rip the thing!
I was expecting Blake to burst through the wall like Kool Aid Man when Anna mentioned the Nukeproof Scout
Most desirable is subjective… For me: 120mm shock, 130mm fork, carbon fibre rims, Al frame is fine, XO1 runnin gear… climbs like a mountain goat, descends equally as good…. Any suggestions? Scott Spark 900 has my eye at present
Pivot trail 429
Hey guys totally agree with Doddy, I managed to get a Vitus Escarpe before the World went Mental... Quite simply why wouldn't you.. As always you 2 just getting better with each programme. Go the Mullet Presenters 😊
Cheers for showing my bike cave. Yeah im in the uk. The partners bike isn't an ebike. But she does like to nick mine when the ride gets abit hilly. Tooke a few months of braking down pallets and cladding the walls but its not finished yet. Ceiling needs insulating and boarding and a few other bits and bobs. With my personality nothing is ever finished and things will always change to make things better and more accessible.
"Purple Haze" Jekyll 2....is my new fave , I'm wanting one some kinda bad, ill tell ya! lol
I reckon that spectral hits the mark for the “slopeduro” genre of riding thats becoming quite popular. Shorter stiffer, “poppy” travel, downhill capable geo…👌
Tell you what, the most desirable bike would be one of the following: Vitus Escarpe, YT jeffsy 29 Core, Propain Tyee 29, Commencal meta TR 29, Cube stereo 150 29, Ghost Riot AM, KTM prowler 29, Mondraker Foxy 29 and Canyon Spectral (CFR, why not? :-) It's my favourite). ANY of those (that anywho, I can't afford!) would be great to get me back ridding with my son, since mine was stolen last summer lol Yes, I know, all European bikes, but living in Portugal makes all brands made out of EU much more expensive due to taxes (you guys in the UK have some beautiful bikes, like the Privateer 141, Orange FiveEvo, Atherton AM.150, just to name a few...) and I also love the concept on the kiwi bikes Zerode Taniwha Mulét. You will also say I'm all over the place in riding styles, but I can't tell witch would be better for me, since mine was a hardtail I've assembled, columbus CroMo tubes :-) yeah, that old lol hey, had a manitou skareb 100mm on it and hidraulic magura brakes... it was sweet... some idiot is enjoying it now :-/
So, there you go! Any bike would do the trick! lol
Keep up the good work, keeping me dreaming with future rides lol
Cheers from Portugal
For me the most desirable bike is always one that enables me to enjoy a new type of riding.
For me right now it's the Mondraker Crafty RR SL carbon, just love that design so much.
Got to be the santa cruz nomad. Have always wanted one and now own it and it's the best play bike I've ever been on. Plus the new oxblood colour just shines🙂
Vee tires have had Phil Atwill riding and developing them for a few years now. That man knows how to push a tyre!!
I spot some Nova Trail action at 29:35 - Maaaaaan I miss Bristol. West London has got nothing on Brizzle for trails...😪
I live in Australia and some of the bikes you guys get are awesome looking being a small market we have the perfect weather but small selection of bikes
As far as I know we can’t get Yeti Nukeproof and some of the UK brands maybe if we order online but even then after market support is an issue
Personally I like the Specialized Turbo Levo Comp Alloy yes I know EMTB but so cool looking
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Enjoy the show 👍👍👍👍🇦🇺
Hi @Bladerr! That's interesting to see that you don't have access to a wide selection of bikes. It looks like you can get some great bikes anyway. Thanks for the support! 👍
I have a SARACEN ARIEL LTX, it’s my first proper MTB and I love it. What’s your thoughts on the bike. Love your channel 😁👍🏼
I think for me its the 2021 Commencal Clash Signature in the color Dirt. I own one and I love it. The best bike I have ever owned in 30 + years of riding.
just recently, I realized that my most desirable bike, is the one I have - respec'ed to my desire. Buying a new bike (unless custom building from scratch) would have med replacing a lot of expensive components from factory spec anyway. So instead, I chose to modify my beloved bikepacking bike (old HT which have been my adventure partner for years) so that the only original bits remaining, are the frame and finishing kit...
Desirable bike to me, has to be made of Titanium, I have four, and three with Rohloff hubs...and I only like linkage forks. I would like to see a frame made from hemp....
When I started riding bikes 'for real', the most desirable bikes here in Poland in 2006 were Scott Ransom and Kona Stinky.
Great work guys. Great to have a juxtaposition of opinions within a tech show. Very good reviews. Nice one!!
The new Canyon Spectral looks the business 👌 but does anyone know where in Scotland I could find one to try out (suggestions please GMBN)? Don't want to part with cash until I try one...
OMG! The Evil Sovereign! My dream bike in college.
Found an Evil DOC, not the same.
2 hardtail later I Ended up with a Chromag Wideangle. Love Aggressive hardtails.
I would love to have a bamboo composite frame.
evil offering has to beone of the coolest names to a bike i have heard yet
I am looking to build an
aggressive XC Trail type.A lite Niner with icon type tires 2.2 ,
2.3. I'm just having a hard time thinking of the color. And just as long as it has a dropper everything else will be alright.
There are plastics that can withstand a beating. I recall a relative that worked for Monsanto. He had a prototype phone reciever (80's) that he took an 8lb hammer to. It just bounced. He did not hold back either.
I was shoping for new bike this year and the coolest bike in my mined was New YT Capra Lounch Edition but was out of my buget and settled for next best thing 2021 Nukeproof Mega Pro whitch is awesome bike too! 👍👍👍
#askgmbn Doddy & Anna! Could you do a video explaining geometry? I hear terms like progressive & aggressive geometry, steep and slack head tube angles, short & mid chain stays.. but don't understand it at all! In the market for a new bike and it'd be good to know what the local bike shops are on about and what to ask them! Cheers 😁
Lucky enough to Own my dream bike which is a Santa Cruz Tallboy. Although could be easily tempted to add a Unno to go with it!
Not to be pedantic, but the Trek 69 came with Maverick not Mavic forks. Amazing forks, made the Whyte 46 the first 150mm ride anywhere bike, possible.
Can I just leave a like for one of you, Anna? Kidding! And here's my two cents in the guitar case on the sidewalk for great chemistry between you two. :)
When was this recorded? Why didn’t you mention Neko’s both wins in both bike on the Panamerican race in Costa Rica?
canfield nimble9 drooled for months when they were out of stock, ordered as soon as they took pre-orders for a new batch, drooled over it for 8 months waiting for it to arrive, now every time i see it in the garage even if im not going to ride it i have to stop and admire it.
the Aaron Gwin video is brilliant!
Big fan of the COMMENCAL CLASH!
Definitely something with a cannondale lefty 😊
Most desirable bike is the one that got away. I had a Haro Mirra 540 air bmx stolen when I was a teenager and would love one now.
Agree that the most desirable bike is the one you want next.
This show got even better.
I got my Pace RC295 because it was something different to the normal. The company has a brilliant heritage in the industry and it ticked all the right boxes. It was the bike I knew I had to get from the moment I saw it.
Awesome choice. Beautiful bikes. Amazing welds.
Honda RN-01 is my most desirable bicycle of all time.
I have ridden one and they look way better than they ride sadly.
Ride what you've got. Whenever I fall down some internet induced rabbit hole of looking at bikes, I look back at the fun I've had riding on absolute shit in the past. Usually I can shrug my shoulders, close my browser and stop looking at bikes and bike parts for a good couple of months. My beater bike is by far my favorite bike. The fact that I don't care if it gets beaten up makes it quite desirable to me!
Always said 'my next one' was it until I got my 2015 Knolly Warden.
Have seen plenty of bikes that look fancy but zero that make me want to replace my Warden
I was at Dyfi bike park the other day and there was a guy with two mountain cycles San Andreas😍. Poster bike from the 90’s never seen one in the flesh
Doddy, if you like feeling the ground under your wheels, go back to 26" tires. So much more intimate riding. And the ground feels like part of the bike. Still riding my Dean Colonel and Scout. Both hardtails, both 26". Bigger wheels may be faster, but tight turning through trees with a shorter wheel base and the intimacey with the ground is lost. Do yourself a favor and set up a really nice 26" bike and ride it exclusively for a month. Jump it. Ride some tight single track. Who knows, maybe it's the most desirable mtb. You being a taller rider, tho.... whatever floats your boat.
Pivot firebird because it's what my brother rode before he passed away (mtb accident) or a pole voima because I love how mechanical it looks, like AI designed it. Beautiful
How about a technical comparison of gravel, endouro, trail, downhill etc.?
I have a 2022 Evil Insurgent, the big brother to the Offering….it is my dream bike. I’ve had it since August, I still get tingly when I look at it. I have a 2022 Revel Rascal and a 2022 Salsa Beargrease, both great bikes but when I look at them I don’t get that feeling I get when I look at the Evil. Might trade the Rascal for an Offering this summer 🤔
My most desirable bikes would have to be the trek slash 9.9 and the propain tyee. Both of which suit my needs of aggressive enduro and downhill racing. Trek slash as its one of the most successful enduro bikes out there and the propain Tyee as they are brilliantly priced and you get more than what you pay for. If i was to get the slash 9.9, it would definitely be rockshox ultimate spec suspension front and rear, sram xo1 axs, rockshox axs dropper and a sick looking custom pain job from their project one system. Go big or go home. If only money grew on trees aye.
As long as your having fun, I matters not what your ridin 🤙
We 100% agree! Get out and have fun!
The number of bikes you need is easily a math problem
N + 1 where N is the number of bikes you currently have
Although I've always wanted a Santa Cruz Hightower. I know it's not super exciting because they're everywhere but it's my unicorn.
Agreed, although the formula for myself and my riding buddy/wife is N+2.
@@2scoops624 see? You get it
Most Desirable bikes.
Ragley Blue Pig Race
Ragley Big Wig Race
Banshee Spitfire
Banshee Rune
Banshee Paradox
Rocky Mountain Slayer
Rocky Mountain Altitude
Hope HB160
Production Privee Shan GT
Imagine only liking bikes that the media currentley promotes, so many great brands out there that deserve more attention
A bit late to comment but… Antidote woodsprite looks so sweet!
The most desirable bike for me is a bike I've had for 26years , a 1996 marin nailtrail frs, which is just worn out and spares are unavailable , would love to have it factory fresh , I just love looking at it as much today as the day I got it
New presenter is a welcome addition!