2023 Poseidon HARDTAIL MTB // Build & First Look!

[@paulbernard2397]

Man, I have been riding a long time, worked in a few bike shops and built or rebuilt probably a few hundred bikes. This is the best, most comprehensive bike build video I have ever seen.. Brilliant.

[@greggr1591]

I appreciate how thorough you are with the assembly steps in bike builds. The devil's in the details and knowing those details saves a lot of problems and annoyance later (and trips to the shop).

[@WalkerBikes]

Textbook assembly video...doesn't get better. Super happy for Spinny got to be part of this bike....soooo cool

[@slvaksman]

Love the video and used it exclusively to build my Norton. Thank you! Quick question I'm really hoping you can take the time to answer for me : would you be able to measure the chainline with the front crankset? I've made some drivetrain changes and that measurement would be super helpful for me.

[@northwestmountainbikeaddic6874]

Best way to adjust a caliper is loosening it and applying brake lever pressure and while holding your lever tighten the caliper bolts and then let go of the lever and you should be aligned perfectly, I have been using this method for years and it always works

[@juluisreyes9094]

Damn..the rear mech hanger looks so solid..nice one

[@bens6788]

Hey man thanks for this video! With no bike-building experience I was able to follow your instructions and get my Norton together without issues! I think getting no rub on the rotors and indexing the gears were the hardest part but I would have been lost without this! I initially thought it would be cheaper to KZbin and build myself vs drive to Anaheim and pay $80. That said - it was definitely not cheaper but I got to build the bike and learn all the different components with ease.

[@raulp202]

One thing about the Q-Loc suntour axle: when removing it, after pushing the small tabs closed on the side opposite to the lever, you can lock them in the closed position by turning them clockwise (and then you can unlock them by turning it counter clockwise), otherwise it will be almost impossible to remove the axle while the wheel is installed

[@-T90Vladimir]

Holy crap, thanks for the info! I didn't know this, and removing the wheel went mostly smoothly but did end up in furious axle-yanking many times... This makes it so much easier!

[@dtolios]

Correct. I came here to write this too. It is a very well thought system. Too bad it is exclusive to them. The titanium version found on higher end forks also weighs half the cheaper version too...not that an axle makes a huge difference, it is just impressive the first time you hold it if you've only handled the regular version.😂

[@raulp202]

@@-T90Vladimir Ahaha I know, I have a similar fork, an XCR 34 Boost, and the first time I had to remove the axle I yanked it for a good 5 minutes before I accidentally locked it closed and realized how it works

[@raulp202]

@@dtolios Yeah it's a very clever system, though apparently a lot of people don't like it

[@robertmyers5269]

I like that Poseidon is packing the rotors off. I know it adds a little work, but it makes one less thing to get damaged. I bought a Flatbar X for my son last summer, and the box was stove in, and the rear rotor bent.

[@Mr2fiveone]

Think I'll take mine straight to the shop to get assembled.

[@mikeburgh3956]

I've been looking for a GOOD 27.5 frame with boost 148, tapered headset & dropper cutouts! This looks awesome!!

[@razmtb5028]

nice bikeee, love the geo and design

[@treyhorn5645]

❤❤❤❤.... So proud... great job brother....

[@greghunt6183]

Looks like you have a medium frame there? Any chance you can give the standover a quick measure? That is about the only spec I couldn't find on this bike. I'd appreciate it. Thanks.

[@koyapol]

eyyy spindatt ftw!

[@hardmtnbiker]

Looks like it's a pretty nice frame and budget friendly build. I'm not surprised Poseidon did a 27.5 wheel size and not 29er for their first mtn bike offering? As for their gravel bikes I've always wondered why they don't have 142 drop-outs? At least this mtn bike has the Boost

[@mandowebster8728]

The Redwood has 142mm drop out. It’s also the “true” gravel bike😮😂. The X is far too roadie, the ambition improved upon it and I think it’s got the dropouts too now. Also, there’s a conversion kit for the X which Poseidon sells.

[@markday1714]

outstanding content, clear and concise!! i want one

[@johnnydoe66]

I had first heard of Poseidon from watching Spindatt (Eric). Their gravel bike, the Redwood, is a great budget option from all I have seen and read. This HT seems to be a good foundation to start and slowly upgrade as needed.

[@jesusjuice7401]

There are better specs bikes for cheaper tho. Idk what Poseidon was thinking

[@clint2627]

Great video. You earned a new subscriber. The advent X drive train is excellent. I think I prefer it over the big brand 12 speed stuff

[@blakeabrego-lerma4181]

@The Bike Sauce, I LOVE your tech content and science content which has even inspired me to take a look at becoming a possible mechanical engineering which will hopefully lead to starting my own mechanical bike research team at MSU as well maybe change current tech/concepts to be more sustainable. On the note of the video, for the headset preload, the best way to determine is by tightening it just enough to the point of where you can not move the headset spacers in a separate order from the fork/handlebars, another tip is to press the breaks while bending and maneuvering the break cable without crimping in during the process, this brakes in the cable for proper stretch without needing to adjust later on for the stretching that occurs after riding it for the beginning of having the bike. There are quite a bit more tips that I could give but don't want to make this too long to the point that you won't read it, so very much, please feel free to message me. Also I work at a bike shop in case you were wondering about my knowledge.

[@TheBikeSauce]

🤘🤘

[@aamirsiddiqi]

Remove one spacer from bottom and install a shorter stem. It will look and feel better.

[@theodoraspenrot765]

Bro your videos are great

[@davidcrowson4745]

Excelente tutorial

[@coreyreeder3549]

I was a little surprised by the price point. Granted, I don’t really know the MTB market, but I expected Poseidon to come in a little lower. Still happy to see this option hit the market

[@northwestmountainbikeaddic6874]

Why are you adjusting the derailleur with the barrel adjuster? There should be a high and low adjustment on the derailleur??

[@Vondoobie]

Curious to hear how the bike feels with its short reach and high stack. Looking forward to your following videos

[@NonLegitNation2]

quick question. One Poseidon's website it says the Norton frame is setup for 180mm rotors but in this video there's an adaptor under the caliper, so does the full bike ship with 200 or 203mm rotors? Just asking because I have the frame arriving Monday and I currently have 180mm rotors with an adaptor on my current bike. i just wanted to know if I'm going to need those 20mm adaptors or if since I'm using 180mm rotors I can just attach the rear caliper straight to the post mounts?

[@kenwaibel8531]

When I look at the geometry it seems the bb is low, any issues on the trail with pedal strikes?

[@MB-ek1ub]

I have bad experience with grease in the seat tube. Seat post prone for sliding in.

[@Chris-de2qc]

How does this compare to the canyon stoic 2?

[@jerryofthebikes]

canyon has better components

[@DondeeEberhart]

Do an Upgrade vid!

[@angelpico4628]

Is this a trail bike? And is this a good frame to upgrade parts over time to way better quality

[@Bpf1893]

I like that more company’s are making better HT MTBs, but why would you pic this over something like the Stoic 2?

[@EvanHarp]

Can u recommend a good single speed dirt jumper? around 1200$

[@davidperry7266]

That is a good looking bike, I've not heard of that brand before. Doesn't look like they are available in the UK though.

[@Adam12SD]

They’re available here in SoCal right near me. I’ve been wanting a NukeProof tho that’s available near the UK. Lol. Let’s trade. 😂

[@davidperry7266]

@@Adam12SD Lol I would definitely prefer the Poseidon to the Nukeproof.

[@cjohnson3836]

I'd have preferred they saved some cost with a simpler paint job and added a bit to the price to spec a XCR fork. As it is, this is a hard sell compared to a Stoic 2

[@tylercandler4627]

I'm not sure why they decided to spec this bike with the juintech brakes. The only reason people were putting those on the gravel bikes is that swapping to a full hydraulic brake meant you had to replace the entire groupset. These brake calipers are more expensive than entry level shimano full hydraulic brakes.

[@dennisfloyd8514]

Great review.

[@tonyhruzek4250]

The seat tube angle stated on the site look very slack compared to how it looks. Can you get a real measurement?

[@chad38007]

please put high end parts on this frame! lol

[@sim_dude]

why hybrid brakes ? on a road bike i understand because of the cost of full hydro brifter but mt200 would be better and cheaper i think for mtb.

[@cjohnson3836]

They probably don't have access. Poseidon have no relationship with Shimano for any of their bikes and Shimano is a Japanese company with all that such companies prioritize. They give favor to companies that have a relationship with them. Doesn't really matter though. No one is hitting anything more than blue/green with that fork

[@sandrochiavaro7831]

Not on the website, weight and cost would be great to know. ✌🏼

[@TheBikeSauce]

It’s live on the website now. $1299 as of March 2023

[@trailjockeytj6160]

So maybe I missed it, but what’s the price point and as well steel or aluminum?

[@davidmason2876]

Just looked on there site $1300 usd. I think that’s abit expensive for the parts that are on it

[@razmtb5028]

available in asia?

[@MTB_FANATIC99]

That's outrageous that you have to damn near build a bike from the frame up after spending a little bit of money I know it's not a super expensive bike compared to others but you shouldn't have to put the headset in put the fork in put the rotors on and that's why I'm ordering a polygon😂😂

[@MMcG25]

Can ppl buy a frame only?

[@dtolios]

Yes, but Spindatt mentioned it will take a few more weeks before the frame-only version becomes available.

[@nicholkid]

I always like when companies try to make a solid budget bike, but I've got some nitpicks. Overall it seems like a solid base. - should have a hollow bottom bracket, costs what? $10 more? I just think square taper is a pain and these cranks just look cheap. - xcr fork would probably be a little better, though I'd like to try this one out to see the differences. Possible this coil has a better ride quality, even if it is heavier. - plus I think it should come with pure hydraulic brakes, but I have heard good things about those juin techs from gravel riders

[@vertorixx]

me: hasnt rode a bike since i was 13 also me: hmmmmm interesting

[@jasonsmart4916]

Why does the box have a pic o a TV on it

[@nicks8026]

I was wondering the same. Companies that don’t sweat the small stuff… sometimes that points to larger issues.

[@TheBikeSauce]

It’s an intentional choice so that mail handlers don’t thrash your new bike.

[@nicks8026]

@@TheBikeSauce whoa! Very cool. I just learned something. My Commencal did not arrive in stealthy packaging. Luckily it was fine.

[@subliminalfreedom]

E Z😊

[@jerryofthebikes]

it looks like canyon stoic which is little cheaper and has better components..

[@DuanegerZone]

Great video... helped inspire me to buy one! Just built mine up: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYmpdIqapqeWrac I chose the frame only option... I already had practically all the parts. Beautiful bike.

[@ShouldaWaved]

I thinks ide my money g further on a superior brand hardtail.