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- Опубліковано 4 лип 2020
- GMBN Tech's Andrew 'Doddy' Dodd is the biggest bike nerd and has ridden possibly hundreds of mountain bikes over his career of 18+ years as an MTB journalist. But what would his perfect trail/xc bike look like?🤔 We reveal all in this video!
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If money was no object what would you spec on your perfect bike build? Let us know 👇
Axs dropper 🤘
If money was no issue, I think I'll just copy yours, maybe change the colour. I'm a newbie and know very little about the MTB scene. Currently on a hardtail 29er, 800mm renthal bars, shimano clipless. Would be a dream to own a full suspension, but Im never going to be able to afford it. Its a shame but my hardtail still puts a smile on my face, even if I can't do a whole lot. It gets me out there and your gmbn videos keeps my new found passion growing. 🤘🏼
Sram XX1 groupset and rockshox sid
Öhlins
Sid, DT Swiss hubs 54t with some Dt Swiss X432 rims, one-up dropper 120mm, synrcros integrated bars, Shimano 12 speed, xtr brakes, e13 trs + 12 speed cassette, carbon hardtail, Schwalbe racing brother wheels, tubule or cushcore xc inserts
I would like to see all the presenters do this type of video and see what they think is the dream bike.
I agree man
+1
I’m pretty sure it would be heavily influenced by which companies are willing to dish out free parts.
Agreed
Agreed
I like the videos step away from the “bigger” and “faster” approach most mtb channels are all about, making it seem that the only way is huge forks and flying downhill, and instead look into the core of mtb and what is, For many of us, a more realistic daily use of our bikes. Love it.
Realistic? It's a yeti. That frame alone cost more than most peoples entire bikes. I just got a Commencal Meta, and I could have gotten three for the cost of this bike.
Alex Anderson I think he’s more talking about the type of riding. I’m guessing most people don’t send downhills and race enduros, yet ride XC and trail. That’s why he’s excited about seeing an XC bike on a big channel
Alex Anderson i said ”realistic daily use”, not realistic price point. Everyone has their own budget but almost all channels are focusing on the more extreme part of mtb that, at least I am, far from able or willing to pursue.
@@ljekatt And again, realistic? For what that fork cost you could get a Trek Marlin and upgrade it to 1x12. Nobody needs all the bells and whistles, and most people out there are looking at spending around a thousand dollars. If you're not willing to push a bike to the limits, then don't spend above the means.
Alex Anderson still talking about the content and riding, not the bike.
I liked hearing Doddy talking about his passions and his feelings. These guys seem like such rockstars to me I forget they're dudes on bikes like me. It was nice seeing someone get legitimately happy about his new bike.
I would be happy if someone gave me a brand new bike of that quality for free.
Love it!
Super nice video! Good job!
*insert obama giving obama medal meme*
@@kool_dud8547 ahahhahaahahahahahah
One of the best videos I've seen from you guys, we have exactly the same mindset of what a bike should be and also riding it, simple, just grab it, shimano, no charging batteries, enjoying the nature around you, riding solo, silent, birds and then find that really fun short decent that you can walk up 10 times and have a blast, then ride home and drink a cold beer. Yep that's mountain biking for me.
Love riding with birds around. Especially the kind who wear tight shorts. Haha ! Seriously though, agree with the sentiments 100%
Sounds bloody decent to me mate!
Make mine a cup of expresso, or a bubble twa.
Find yourself someone that looks at you the way doddy looks at that bike.
Lol! Truth
Yes, he doesn't even seem to mind it being a little bit dirty...
The way all of us look at that bike
The Granny next door? All yours, man!
Mtb does seem to have become a bit of a more travel, spec focused, chest beating arms race... so really refreshing to watch this from Doddy. Keep it real! Great.
Doddy is my favorite, this just cements that feeling. Great attitude, positive outlook, and overall a quality guy. Well done man! Can’t believe you filmed this solo?!?
Love this new stile of editing and video
Thanks!
Agree. Brings us back to how we all felt when we first started MTBing.
Chase Palpatine yeah aye so nostalgic
This is why Doddy is my favorite presenter, he takes care of his bikes and truly enjoys the little things. He also has the skill set to ride a shorter travel bike on knarlier terrain than some people ride their longer travel trail bikes on.
Doddy, this is one of the most beautifully artistic pieces you’ve done. The passion, precision and heart that you put into this unique video is exquisite. More of this please, but not too much as I think it should be like a delicacy.
On another note, do you think you could do a video on your current Fujifilm camera kit? Including audio and lighting?
Cheers,
Daniel
Thank you so much 😀
@@gmbntech My pleasure! Someday I'll get around to submitting my 1996 GT Avalanche (first DH bike, race in '98 at NORBA Nationals at Mammoth on the Bullet DH course, it had a White Brothers DC 110 at the time which replaced the RockShox Mag 21. Whatever happened to White Brothers?), Mid 90's GT Zaskar, and an i-Drive Ruckus.
Doddy your face says it all. You couldn’t stop grinning once the build was over. I’m 45 years old and that’s what I would be like myself. My boy and I are no different. Thanks to bringing us your information and approach to biking. I’m going to start my own build with the boy and XT all the way. Again I appreciate your honesty when looking to purchasing parts, I’m not racing and you’re fit and forget line will be my first thought when selecting components. Take care. “Me and the Boy”
I love the solo ride, pitting myself against the hill & the feeling of accomplishment is immense then the fun of going downhill, it’s the ultimate head clearer.
Loving the new style of vid 🤙🏻
Really great concept. Would be cool to see some of the other GMBN personalities do a "dream build"
Classy stuff Doddy, cheers!
tbf it would be cool. I would love to see Doddy or Blake build up their dream DJ bike it would be interesting for sure
@@shockadellick with a fox 40 fork lol😂
Doddy's video of his ultimate bike summed up ! What mtb is all about !! You alone on the bike putting yourself against the terrain, loosing yourself in the moment ! & When it's your dream bike it takes it to whole new level !! Doddy managed to put this across on the video so beautifully ! All your worries just disappear in an instant loosing yourself in the moment is what it's all about ! Very few things you do in life give you that joyous feeling !!
Not long after seeing this video from Doddy I was inspired to build my own dream bike. After many years of still riding 26” I had a custom built Transition Spur with all my favourite components. Not to light but a perfect blend of weight and durability. For me like Doddy I love the connection of a shorter travel bike but still being super smooth and fast but does not make it to easy on more challenging terrain. In the end I was super pleased with my build,. The best do it all bike II have ever owned and just a real pleasure to ride and be out in the countryside on….. thanks Doddy
There's nothing better than watching someone who has so much passion for what they do logging it for other people to see.i really enjoy getting out with my family on the bikes but Doddy you're on another level.thanks for sharing.👍🏻
I can relate to Doddy and his "set-and-forget" component choices and the simple satisfaction of having fun on local trails with a bike that keeps it fun.
Doddy, my compliments to you and whoever shot and edited this video. This is an outstanding piece of work by you and your team members. The writing, the shooting, the editing and the presenting are all award winning. Thank you for being willing to share this much of yourself with your viewers. Very brave and nothing short of inspiring. I've only been mountain biking for the past couple of years and I've learned 90% of what I know of bike maintenance from you, and later Henry. This kind of stuff is exactly why I keep coming back.
Thanks Stu! Much appreciated
Doddy this reminded me of old school MTB films... honest, straight talking, no frills, psychedelic ride edit, not about speed or height, more the connection and experience of getting out... absolutely loved it!
Cheers Antony!
I can relate to how you're feeling. A few years after I moved into my house the forest service built 30 miles of singletrack with the trailhead directly behind me. Mostly XC, but there's a lookout point with a nice, very rowdy, 1 mile decent to break it up a bit. I've been riding it out of convenience for 11 years, but really learned to appreciate every aspect of my backyard trails during lockdown. Even now that it's a little easier to drive out to other trails and ride with friends, which is great, I still find myself hitting the 'ol backyard loop 3 times a week, or so. 👍
This vid was killer! Always put together very well, and Doddy gets you feeling the excitement of the dream build. I’ve been feeling the love for home trails and solo riding as well in these times. Def therapeutic! Enjoy the new ride, and thanks again for this awesome vid!
Best GMBN Video ever. You have outdone yourself doddy.
The look of sheer, unalloyed joy at that build. It's fantastic. Nice one, Doddy!
The best video I've seen in a while, this is exactly what I like in a bike. 120mm short travel bikes are the best!
7:25 doddy man, what a beautiful trick shot, loving the out of focus element 👌. You or who ever is filming is talanted in my eye 😍
Fantastic video. So refreshing and heartfelt. Loved how Doddy goes into the WHY. I also appreciate how relaxed and authentic he came across. I think many of us here can relate to Doddy here. Well done team.
Nothing beats the feeling of riding a bike you custom built. There's a wholesome pride in it.
GMBN consistently has the best production value among UA-cam videos on just about any subject. Great job, guys. I really enjoyed all the time spent on this project, both in front, and behind the lens.
Matthew Standal if you were owned by discovery/Eurosport, and didn’t have the best production value. There would be a problem
Honestly I struggle to connect wit Doddy as presenter, but this time, this time he got me. The bike build process, story and cinematography was just brilliant.
Expat Brit living in the Philippines, I'm 67 yrs, and ride a Giant Fathom 29r 2x10. I totaly agree out in the wild away from trafic and hurly burly of a town. All I can hear is the sound of my tires, bird song and the occasional dog, wonderful!
Wow, the way I was able to identify myself with Doddy in that video is amazing... Love the philosophy of that build! Keep up the good work!
Wow, Extraordinary quality
Enjoy moment 4:27
Just satisfying on beat!
It's good to see xc / down country presented as a fun ride, instead of a chase for trophies. My entry level XC hardtail may not be as capable as all the other MTB but it's always a fun ride and I get to feel the sun, the wind, the occasional rain on my face. Thank you Doddy
Best video Doddy has ever made. In fact, best video GMBN has ever put out. LOVE to just go out and ride...
The new specialized evo!! And that's exactly the bike I'm getting in a few weeks. Beefed up xc for me as well
Fantastic video Great to hear that someone loves there home trails as much as the mega trips and rides.
with every part you were speccing on this I'm thinking YES! EXACTLY YES YES!!
That is an absolute beauty
I think the past 16 months have led a lot of folks to reconsider aspects of their lives and simplify where needed. Less stress, more time for enjoying the things in life that make one happy. Cheers to that! The past few months have rekindled my love of biking, after a couple of decades of being distracted from it. One small silver lining in this Covid Cloud...
Now close your eyes and change the accent a bit, is that Jeremy Clarkson I am hearing. You bring to the mountain biking world the way Top Gear brought automotives to the general public. Keep up the amazing content. Also, that is one sweet bike!
This is one of the best videos to date! Love how it was filmed, kind of abit like a chilled interview! Made for awesome watching cheers guys!
Honestly, it was amazing to see you enjoy something so much. I would love to see everyone on GMBN get their own custom bike. What is Blake's perfect bike, vs Neil"s, vs. Rich's, vs some of the camera crew perhaps? I know it isn't cheap, but man would that be awesome to just see everyone create their own perfection.
Awesome Bike Doddy! I always say when someone asks me what my favorite trail is, I always say “whatever trail I happen to be riding that moment”. The same goes for when they ask me which bike is my favorite. Great video and I also agree with all of the above mentioned about why you love mountain biking. It is my escape, it is my exercise, it is my therapy, it is my key to eternal youth. I love riding my bikes. All of them.
It’s is great to see A presenter not go for the highest end stuff and talk about why he loves to ride weather with a mate or alone exactly the way I feel much appreciated
What a great video - so relaxed, chilled and a personal inside to Doddy!!
I feel the same about solo riding!
Keep up the great work, :)
GMBN and Doddy are the real DEAL. Thanks for great content.
this is the type of honesty we all appreciate
Great video! About the best MTB video I’ve seen in AWHILE! Super interesting and the truth on what it is all about. Kudos!
Sweet build and better riding. Outstanding video/photo quality 10/10
Super well made video! I love Doddy's filming! This was like a professional hollywood movie.
being a bit like gee miler, with all those scenic shots 8:14 and the beer 7:45 , a brilliant bike!!!!
It takes a very skilled camera man to make a fire road climb look epic. Beauty of a bike!
That was such a good, fresh take on a "bike build"-video! Thanks for that! :)
I'm with ya Mr Dodd. My Scalpel SE with 120mm and XT drivetrain is the best thing I have ever ridden.
Riding a bike, again, takes you back to the time when you were 15 and this feeling is necessary and also incomparable👌
This was the best GMBN Tech episode ever. To think... All of this time I have wondered if I was more of a Martin, a Blake, or a Neil type rider, but now I know I’m unquestionably a Doddy. I love doing the stuff that scares me, but that’s not what keeps me coming back to riding my bike. I ride because riding a mountain bike around exploring things locally is just plain fun.
Lovely build and I like the new format. Just some tan wall tires would finish it perfectly for me!
Can you do a segment on the types of rear triangle linkages available for rear suspension bikes? I’d love to hear about comparisons and evolution of linkages.
Love the video. I ride my "cheap and nasty" MTB daily for fitness, riding laps for a few hours along a creek walking track. The ride is simple, but therapeutic. The best part is hitting the pedals at 04:30, and its just you and a tunnel of light from your head-stem and helmet lights. By 05:30 nature starts to wake up and the morning silence transforms into the chatter of waking birds. By 06:00 you are getting pretty tired, but the glow of the sunrise inspires you to complete that last lap of the creek and head home. That's what mountain biking means to me. It's not all about what you are riding, its about the journey.
I’ve never had a better time appreciating biking out my back door on my local trails than during Covid too....
Nice build Doddy, but the fox components are too obvious to me.
If I could build a bike without money limiting me, I think it would be a titanium full suspension bike with a pinion drivetrain.
Probably a custom frame since Ti full sus are super rare.
Springy bits would be 130-150mm from DVO of Öhlins. Definitely a coil shock.
Drivetrain from Shimano makes sense to me, and should be XT.
Brakes from Trickstuff or Hope.
Wheels carbon, with silent hubs by onyx.
Rubber wise, I would love to try the new Versus tires.
Oh well... I’ll just keep on dreaming....
Why not Magura Brakes?
@@nicksynodinos8581 Trickstuff's brakes look dope, and they also have a whole lot of power.
how about formula suspension?
Am Vyxn a bit too mainstream, and as @minssosa points out; trickstuff are basically anchors strapped to bikes.
bananas stuff good call, haven’t considered.
Nice forks!
Daddy, this was one of your best ever.
Daddy?
Daddy Doddy 🥰
Choke me, daddy! 😋
he is the daddy
One heck of a video! " why i ride mountain bikes ", loving it Doddy!
Doddy in this video is everything I love about mountain biking
The way Soddy walks off from the bike once he has built it reminds me of gee milner
Doddy**
I’ve ridden my local track like hundreds of times and still not bored, totally agree Doddy!
7:23 doddys face is pure happiness
U just said what i always have felt and think of mtb, this is just the feeling i have when riding. It's not about being fastest and winning races, it's about getting some peace of mind in the great outdoors with your mates. best mtb video on youtube, great work!
I believe this is one of the nicest and most personal video's you guys ever posted. The editing is also different from what you guys normally post. I'm a fan!
This is easily one of the best MTB videos I've ever seen.
Doddy, long time viewer first-time commenter. Having started mountain biking around about the same time as you, I really enjoy your passion for vintage and appreciate your technical insights. I really enjoyed this video, not just the awesome bike build but also a little bit of insight into why you choose a short travel bike and your appreciation for a bike that's capable and precise, fun up and down. There is something magical about these new short-travel bikes, having had about 15 year break, the capability of a modern fun cross country bike is so impressive and getting out for multi hour rides up and down is so great for stress relief. Great video, keep up the great work and enjoy that SB100, it's one heck of a bike.
Doddy, you nailed it. I rode the hills around Bath in 1988 (on MB-2) with a pair of Rasta's named Zeke and Zebe. Fantastic brothers and a fantastic day (and night I might add). Of all your videos this is a fav. Thanks!
Doddy you are a man after my own heart. keeping it simple
I love the video style and Doddy's point of loving the sport for the sake of being out there and just doing it really hit home
GMBN TECH produce the best and most entertaining and informative MTB videos on our plant, bar none!
Love the awareness to slowing down and appreciating the details in bike tech for a moment. Very relatable and likable. Keep it up GMBN! You guys are my favorite.
Watching this, seeing and hearing Doddy’s excitement, is contagious. I think I’ll go for a ride right now actually. Thanks for an awesome video. Love this concept.
I love this style of filming. Something new and fresh is always nice
I have watched a lot of GMVN videos and this is hands down the best thing I have ever seen. Gorgeous video, and Doddy's thoughts on riding were inspiring. Amazing work. Nice bike.
Thank you Seth!!! You made the kid sleeping with a smile. 😄
The look on Doddys face says it all. Building something up from scratch is one of the best feelings in the world. Then sitting back and seeing something that beautiful, that was nothing but a bucket of parts... AAAHHHH!!! Its amazing! its like the super satisfactory feeling we used to have as kids, when we finished the day long lego build.
Doddy, watching your videos make me into mtb world. Really love and appreciate your passion. This channel really inspired me to build my own bike. Thank you GMBN. LOVE YOU GUYS !!
Great to see a commentary with a more personal touch. Really enjoy hear about your personal reflection on lockdown time and all the good you’ve found during it. Most of all, thanks for sharing your bike build with us and topping it off with valid reasons why you’ve chosen the components for this build. Looking forward to see more builds. Keep up the good work and happy trails, you’ve inspired me to get onto my bike build.
Awesome vid! Probably my favorite to date! Nice work Doddy and GMBN!
Best video I’ve seen ever on UA-cam, so inspirational it makes me want to build another bike. Everything you said about headspace ,stress and lifestyle is bang on with me 100%. Thanks for all the great content
@gmbntech this is one of the greatest things I’ve seen all lock down...period.
Great to hear Thor! Thanks for watching 🤘
Loved this video Doddy... the bikes awesome and a dream build for most but i really appreciated your honesty and humbleness around what riding is for you... thanks man!
Best video on GMBN for personal reasons :) I feel the same way about mountainbiking as Doddy... being outside in nature by myself, challenging myself on long climbs, taking in amazing views that very few people can see... I just wish I had trails at my doorstep, too!
Love that feeling you have in this video! Not the finest but good enought to work for ever.. the way you enjoy local rides. This is the way I like my riding.
So easy to get carried away with the latest and greatest, this is a great reminder that what matters most is the enjoyment and simplicity of the ride. Nice job Doddy!
Brilliant edge/perspective/capture during lockdown Doddy. Sitting on a bench reflecting, looking at your build, with the backdrop what you love riding it on. Special moment that hit me in the feels. We all get it. Well done mate. Chapeau 👍
Just ordered my new modern mtb, this video just confirmed that a XC bike would be best for the type of riding I would be doing, being a newbie you easily get distracted by the cool features of trail bikes and get confused as to what to get. Great video.
I really appreciate your point of view! This is it what I want to do and already do with my bike - riding in the local woods and have a great time. Thank you for this very personal video! Keep it up! 👍
Smiling throughout the entire video, what an awesome chance! (and learned quite a few things along the way). Thanks for all the awesome content! 🍻
Doddy,
Once again you have made a video that captures the heart and soul of why mountain biking exists. You have such a creative and intuitive approach to the sport and being able to help us "see the forest through the trees". Your knowledge of technical and gear, combined with your down-to-earth personality makes watching these videos such a joy. You are a Mountain Biker Poet.
Thank you,
Chris
Wow, thank you Chris! Great feedback!
This was excellent! It felt real, and I appreciate Doddy's true insight and design. Good job on this one, all!
This was one of my favorite videos you’ve made so far. You shared the practical aspects of a workhorse drivetrain and used the “dream” portion of the video to choose a nice frame and fork.
Amazing. More vieo styles like this please. The essence of MTB. Thanks Doddy.
Doddy - I watch A LOT of GMBN/tech and love it all. BUT - The heart you put into that video and the passion for this great sport was sublime.
Great video Doddy. GMBN’s best production and quality yet. Way to step it up gents.