2021 Giant Fathom 2 29 | First Ride | Crest 34 Fork clicking noise?

[@TeddyParker]

Finally, someone riding the bike instead of telling me all the specs I can look up in a 10 minute video. Thanks bro

[@em8452]

That clicking noise was on mine too. Apparently if you look at the topic on mtbr there is a lot of people having that problem. My LBS told me it was normal. But it's not. Its not unsafe, but it is annoying as hell. Giant knows about the problem. Send them a message about it. The rest of the bike is awesome. Thanks for sharing the ride. Update: Commented before watching the full video. You already knew.

[@danielmehaffey3177]

Thanks for taking us on the ride.

[@DCPROJEKT]

Thanks for watching!

[@aaronnewton3056]

I have the same noise in mine, I heard it loud and clear before you even mentioned it in the video.. my local giant dealer reported it to the factory and they are replacing my Fork as we speak.

[@samc.54]

Well, this was a treat. Same bike (mine's the 27.5) on my favorite local trail. Thanks for the video!

[@azzabouy8243]

Hi mate, I recently bought the fathom 2 29 and was considering putting a 27.5 on the rear. Would you have any advice mate? I contacted Giant and they confirmed the frame does have the clearance I'm just not sure about the ride difference. Any input would be greatly appreciated, thankyou :)

[@eliaschavez6407]

Looking to buy one. Wanting to upgrade from my 2018 Fuse Fattie6. Would it be worth it?

[@claydogmadman6295]

Do you plan on testing it out at San Joaquin Miller Park in Oakland?...

[@connorschaefer8790]

So, is the clicking noise normal for the bike? This was before watching the whole video

[@ThatAverageMTBer]

nope

[@mariopejovic]

what are your thought on that fork three months later? any issues beside the clicking noise? I'm still waiting for my XTC SLR model 1, that's equipped with Crest 34, and I was wondering is the clicking only problem? Also, any suggestion how to check will it click while in store? So I can report it right away when I go to finally pick up my bike. thanks

[@DCPROJEKT]

No issues beside the clicking! To be honest I either have grown immune to the clicking or it has gone away after putting the miles through it. If you hold on to the front brakes and just push down on the front fork repeatedly you will be able to hear the clicking. - Vy

[@davao0506]

that hub sound man..awesome

[@ALPapawisTV]

Gotta change my giant talon 3 unto this giant fathom 2. Awesome ride.

[@monjesmedia]

Sweet bike. Any thoughts regarding the Fathom vs the Fuse? Seems like you can’t go wrong with either.

[@scottl5067]

Can these bikes be used on flat surfaces/ flat tracks without much slopes or am I better looking at bikes with gears that allow faster speeds from peddling/ gearing?

[@DCPROJEKT]

Yeah, you can totally use this bike for flat surfaces. Hard tails are great for roads and dirt roads. I would go with a gravel bike if you want to go fast and still ride dirt.

[@scottl5067]

@@DCPROJEKT thanks mate. I’m set on a mtb because I’d like to get into dh trails, however for casual use I just wasn’t too sure if the gearing suited flat surfaces that requires more peddling.

[@rosieposie2050]

I took mine back to dealer for the exact same noise. They sent it off to Giant, Giant said it was unsafe and upgraded my forks

[@makwk]

Thanks a lot for the review. On forums many owners suggest to size up if between size. What is your opinion?

[@DCPROJEKT]

I am in between sizes and I actually chose to size down, so far its been good for me for sub 15 mile 3k elevation rides. I haven't taken the bike on anything longer than that yet.

[@anthonywong9134]

Any updates on the fork? Also did you get the bike at eden?

[@DCPROJEKT]

I got my bike at Danville Bikes. No update on the fork, I just kept riding and it has been performing - Vy

[@Dylanwill8920]

I really hope this fork clicking noise is not actually a cable tapping the fork or frame? I have had a similar sounding noise on different fork and bike and a quick check of cable movement allowed me to solve it straight away.

[@dalegreenaway]

Bro your video is awesome!

[@이지민-i6l]

Did you replace the hub on the Giant 2021 bike?

[@DCPROJEKT]

Nope, that's stock

[@jackietreehorn1754]

@@DCPROJEKT not gonna last you long

[@silver_c1oud]

@@jackietreehorn1754 Only Yours. you are just unlucky you got a defective one. So dont generalize. mines working pretty good

[@ThatAverageMTBer]

How’s the bike so far becides the fork

[@DCPROJEKT]

It has been awesome. The fork clicking is the only main concern that I noticed

[@UnimpressedAussie]

Good call on getting the fathom 2 with deore.. the "up spec" fathom one has the properly worse sram NX.

[@ThatAverageMTBer]

Is the rear hub loud

[@DCPROJEKT]

Yeah, it is a lot louder than I expected when I first got it

[@matejamitrovic6570]

How’s the hub engagement?

[@robo1989]

Trek roscoe 8 or giant fathom 1 ? 2021 Models

[@DCPROJEKT]

I don't have the fathom 1 but from a quick glance the stats are pretty similar, I do like that the giant comes tubeless from dealer and that the rosco can be changed to a 29inch tire. I would go with the giant because I would want 29ers stock and don't want to pay for a new wheel set and wheels.

[@robo1989]

@@DCPROJEKT okay and how about riding these two models on pavement roads? Because I use them mostly on pavement.

[@DCPROJEKT]

@@robo1989 I think they would both ride very similar on road since they are hard tails with similar amounts of travel. I would look into hybrid bikes if you primarily ride pavement as they are lighter frame and more suited for road riding.

[@tmg8312]

@@robo1989 bro don't go for trail bikes if you are a commuter....buy a hybrid or trek Roscoe 6

[@tmg8312]

@@robo1989 or save some money and buy a trek fuel bike

[@sterlingjacintoramosjr7967]

Giant fathom trail jump,rock road?

[@sterlingjacintoramosjr7967]

Downhill,climb?

[@kcjohnz124]

This my dream bike i jus love everything about it. If i could get chance of owning a monutain bike. This would be my 1st

[@johnbuntin7188]

So jealous no downhills like that in Florida!

[@shannonhughes610]

I upgraded to sram dt. No clicking so far.

[@rubenmaya5363]

I'm crazy. I don't know which one to choose if this FATHOM 29 2 or the Giant XTC SLR 29 2. I appreciate any help.

[@silver_c1oud]

if you want playful go for Fathom if you want race bike XTC

[@deepinurmom8159]

I just got the same bike few days ago. Is there a reason why my hub doesn’t sound as loud?

[@DCPROJEKT]

Maybe they changed out the hubs, I got mine really early on during initial release of the 2021 model. Can you check your hub and tell me if the model matches, FH-MT410-B - Vy

[@ddswordsaint5]

What if you upgrade the brakes to something like Shimano Xt brakes 2 piston or even go Highend and get Hopes Brake

[@DCPROJEKT]

Yeah, I definitely want to upgrade to 4 piston brakes but I will wait until the tekro pass wear down before doing so

[@randomstuffyouwontseeinyou8786]

How’s the tektro brakes?

[@DCPROJEKT]

I actually replaced the brakes, the tektro felt okay but I wanted more stopping power - Vy

[@randomstuffyouwontseeinyou8786]

@@DCPROJEKT what brakes r u running now? Did you changed including the rotors?

[@jeffprentiss5064]

What are your thoughts after riding this for a few more weeks? I was planning to get one when my local bike shops gets one in next month.

[@DCPROJEKT]

I still enjoy the bike! something about it is very confidence inspiring and I love the way it rides.

[@saithprakash877]

does the fork have clicking noise or any fork play

[@DCPROJEKT]

No real play but there is definitely a clicking noise

[@svensshed1564]

What an awesome park to ride around

[@SantiagoEbox]

Hub are shimano MT-401 ?

[@DCPROJEKT]

Fh-mt410-b

[@SantiagoEbox]

@@DCPROJEKT those have sealed cartridge bearings!

[@DCPROJEKT]

Is that good or bad? Haha

[@SantiagoEbox]

@@DCPROJEKT here in my country is easier to find sealed cartridge bearings than original balls and cones from shimano. So is better for me, I guess is the first shimano free hub that has sealed bearings ?

[@jackietreehorn1754]

yes they are and they are extremely bad!, the one one mine was worn out after just 500km, the body also, i cant ride my bike now im waiting on a new rear wheel replacement under warranty.

[@JoeMartian]

what's the update on your faulty fork?

[@DCPROJEKT]

I never got it replaced and kept riding it, months later and its still performs well - Vy

[@im_an_introvert0138]

my fathom 2 2021 has the same fucking clicking/tapping sound coming from the crest fork. its kinda annoying sometimes

[@DCPROJEKT]

Agreed, performance wise it's been fine but it can definitely get annoying

[@yengsabio5315]

Under what MTB category is the Fathom: XC bike or trail bike? Thanks in advance!

[@plottipaa_hauki95]

trail

[@yengsabio5315]

@@plottipaa_hauki95 Thanks a lot, eh mate!

[@joelewis3634]

Great review Fork clicking sounds annoying!!!

[@ddswordsaint5]

Nice I enjoyed that ride.

[@DCPROJEKT]

Thank you for watching!

[@aidanclark7095]

This is a great video, I'm looking to buy this bike

[@DCPROJEKT]

Good choice!

[@proton9551]

there appears to be SEVERAL versions of CREST34, but GIANT is not releasing details for them. That is truly annoying behaviour.

[@t.s_rider]

Wow,great.

[@danyy8000]

Good video

[@towtowstrailtalk6853]

This might be my next bike

[@DCPROJEKT]

It will treat you right!

[@jackietreehorn1754]

@@DCPROJEKT no it dont, it will dissapoint you as it did with me.

[@zoomzoomgt]

Hmmmm growler 20 or this....this is like 400 more than growler (cdn) spnfar for me the big step is he comes with dropper. Growler dont

[@pingpongballz5998]

You coulda done this on a gravel bike!

[@DCPROJEKT]

haha definitely, I have a buddy that joins me on this route with his gravel bike. I wanted to take it somewhere familiar and local on my first ride :)

[@pingpongballz5998]

@@DCPROJEKT is this in California?

[@DCPROJEKT]

Yeah, northern california

[@Forthetimebeing72]

Put a z2 on mine and it fixed the click

[@DCPROJEKT]

I was actually looking into that as a replacement as well lol

[@rochakpaudyal]

What is z2? Is it a component? Went to store and saw the video, and returned. Did not buy it

[@Forthetimebeing72]

Raced 30mi on it over the weekend and it was so great.

[@Forthetimebeing72]

@@rochakpaudyal Marzochi z2 is a suspension fork.

[@connorschaefer8790]

Is there a fork that is not so expensive but still pretty good?

[@NE_Pigeons]

No jumps? No twisties? 🥱 boring.

[@azzabouy8243]

Everyone else seems to enjoy it, I know I did.

[@hotburrito4206]

thats not even fathom but stance