9 Classic Mountain Bikes from the Whistler Bike Park

[@hobmarg]

"Does it matter?" "No" Awesome. Correct answer.

[@maxbrock5742]

"Where'd you get it" "My mom" "NicE"

[@leyy5724]

hahahaa we all know shes a baby hahah

[@AndrewJMatthews]

I have to say videos like this are my favorite, just regular folks and their bikes. Whats great is everyone's bike is different, and they all love riding them. I'd watch this feature every week if Pinkbike would film it. The transition looked great but that old V10's colour was on point!

[@mountaincruiser817]

So do you know the angles? “No I'm new to biking, so...” Whats the best part on the bike? “The rear shock, I never had one as good as this”

[@pakan357]

@@smokes420 /watch?v=dUZj9tfCbUE

[@gusfoletta840]

@@smokes420 Its probably his first rear shock

[@UltimateMTB]

I guarantee when he's sitting down one pedal is all the way down and the other is up

[@610smoke]

@@UltimateMTB hope not, hell destroy himself and the bike that way.

[@UltimateMTB]

@@610smoke yeah, I hope not too, but I've seen far too many people make this beginner mistake when going to downhill bike mountains... luckily the people with their pedals like this are usually going under 3mph anyway

[@lordofzwirn]

Love to see people, who just ride bikes and don’t care about new tech .. I am tech victim

[@Kenshiken]

Me too, pal But I really need to get this dropper post

[@Warlock1178x]

What kind of tech ?

[@lordofzwirn]

Ben CF I just ordered new Nicolai G1 and thinking about SRAM AXS for my gravel bike. Not because I need it bud because I like it ....

[@willbennett7107]

Michal Weingart if you like it and not going to make yourself bankrupt then why not 😂😂

[@Warlock1178x]

@@lordofzwirn It's the same with any hobby mate, you just wanna keep pumping money into unnecessary shit. As long as you enjoy it, it's all good

[@ROSE-by5su]

This is the reason why Jason was missing in Mahalo my dude

[@CHuber-ct9np]

He knew that it would get dirty

[@Nikos-xu9ue]

Yep

[@zachsbikes7901]

Rip jason

[@brettgerlach3512]

The transition looks like the new trek caliper

[@sujapramod9795]

Yep

[@bikeninja956]

OMG, this is SUCH a good idea for a segment guys. I could have watched this all day.

[@MTBSamurai]

26 Aint Dead!

[@octavia1137]

No it ain’t

[@eldelabicidecolores]

Dirty Bike TV 26 is the best size. Riding on 24” now tho, it just feels great, more fun than bigger sizes. But i still think 26 is the best wheel size

[@MangoJim90]

@@eldelabicidecolores the same) 24" and 26" wheelset for both my hardtail and fullsus, just great!

[@pojiloybivis9421]

@@MangoJim90 24 cзади и 26 спереди? В чем фишка?

[@MangoJim90]

@@pojiloybivis9421 попробуй;)

[@bostion518]

I really like the retro gambler. I think the goemetry looks pretty cool

[@downhillchris2809]

I had one. Was a really good bike. Rock solid and pretty adjustable and slack for how old it is. I still recommend those frames to beginners.

[@MattFromWork]

Never really looked at Scott's before but after seeing that Gambler my eyes have been opened.

[@TheMykHyn]

3:59 - that's the spirit. i rode my santa cruz chameleon for 13 years straight. now it falls apart and i got a new one. i hope this one will last at least the same :)

[@Fxd_bean]

Doctor Bong sold my chameleon DJ bike last week and I miss it

[@cccccccccccccccccccccccccrr]

i have a santa cruz chameleon still ride it

[@Fxd_bean]

The bottle rocket is sweet

[@whitetrashblackops4998]

Harvie Hartrup I just picked up a 2012 bottlerocket. It’s excellent

[@Rexy888]

I got a 2010 bottlerocket great bike but heavy loves jumps

[@thomsbikes3628]

Heavy like.. how much ?

[@glenn1975]

@@thomsbikes3628 The frame is about 8 pounds without a shock

[@Mrkeats5487]

I still own one that runs 24s on it lol .

[@monkistyle]

This is great - I think it's important to show everyone that riding a bike isn't about what you ride. It's about getting out there and riding and having fun. They're great conversation starters too. They also ride differently - so the new kids on all their flash bikes don't actually know how to ride an older bike. Personally I love them and it's great to see they're still kicking around and getting life - not sitting in a shed for decades!

[@urmomscivic6011]

3:20 THATS MY UNCLE THAT GOT ME INTO MOUNTAIN BIKING

[@axelbuckets3858]

Urmomscivic tell him hell yeah he’s got a sweet bike

[@916kev]

Your uncle rocks

[@norco4life518]

Those ‘05 a-lines were wicked. Going from a NORCO Bigfoot to the A-Line gave me a confidence on the hard tracks I never knew I had

[@xNJD]

The thing I like most about this video was the amount of new riders to the sport. Buying used or older models is such a great way to get into this sport without spending a massive load.

[@thatspsychotic]

I love this. There is nothing that will force you to be as good with your technique as possible than riding an old bike. Compared to modern bikes, they demand a lot more skill to go the same speed, but if you have the goods, you can still be one of the fastest ones out there on old tech. Ask me (and my 2010 Giant Reign) how I know!

[@ns671fr]

Some of these older frames look legit, almost like motorbike style

[@82lowe36id]

I ride a 2005 Giant Reign 2. This bike is like a time capsule. I bought the frame new in 2005, had it built and only rode it for about a year. I then got into motocross and went full in and the Giant sat in the garage. Gave up MX a couple years ago and got back into mountain biking. Changed the tires and tubes, serviced the fork (Rock Shox Pike 426 coil), changed out the brakes, changed bars and stem to wider modern bars and new seat. Loving this bike all over again! I was really thinking of getting a new bike, but this old Giant is just a joy to ride. I am thinking I need a dropper seat post.

[@headmondronary2127]

Saw an 05 reign hit the 50ft table top at CHCH bike park. That guy layed it up so flat.

[@yetifanuk]

26" for life !!

[@igormarinkovic1531]

its so damn cool to see folks riding older models thats what i call love for bikes 🥰

[@briancrumpacker]

The "new standards" only change for the sake of sales, and though the handling has changed to make things easier for someone to ride overall, these "classics" are all very capable beasts no matter the age.

[@ViperSRTnACR]

Yes and no. I've been in the industry off and on for close to 21 years now. Compared to early/mid 2000's bikes, a modern 150mm trail bike will allow the average rider to conquer more terrain than they previously could. For example rather than a Large frame being much taller than a small but almost the same length on older bikes, Larges on newer bikes are rather longer or slacker while only being slightly taller. That and much better frame geometry, gone are the days of 71 degree head angles and short top tubes with long stems to compensate.

[@bananasstuff3344]

a new bike is always going to be more capable with the same rider on the same terrain, but for really twisty stuff that's not too steep the old school can be the way to go!

[@topspot4834]

And you know they could shred too ... Appreciate people who don't care about anything but the riding ... I'm not one of those people though, the tech is a fun part of the hobby for me, keeps me occupied during the winter when the parks are closed and I'm not riding as often.

[@rolfvomgolf3721]

More of this Format pleeeeeaaaase

[@Bmw2473]

Feels good to not be the only one with a mid 2000s era bike. 08 khs lucky 7

[@joshuaportillo4880]

01 stumpjumper

[@ONEBADZ]

I have a KHS FR1500 hanging on the wall 😁👍

[@alcopower5710]

07 Yeti 575

[@Kaxlon]

Sweet bikes! =) I still got my Gary Fisher CR-7, from 1990. Not seen much action the last 10 years. Before that it was a daily driver. Fully classic XT kitted. Also got a Crescent iLions trials bike. It's a 2nd gen with circular tube frame. I cracked both the frame and fork of the 1st gen square tubed frame, manufacturer swapped both to 2nd gen, no questions asked since it's a team bike. I bought the frame and fork through the bike shop I worked at. Ride on out there! =)

[@jcsrst]

Makes me feel good to see these bikes still being ridden hard! Run whatya brung!!

[@isaks3243]

"you don't need a new bike each year" best quote of the video. I personally don't ride my bikes until they fall apart, i am right now on my second full sus bike which i bought at the end or 2019, being a 19 model year and new bikes were coming in meant that i got a really good price on it (trek remedy 7). before that did i buy a 2010 specialized stumpjumper fsr comp at the end of 2010 which meant that i got a good price for that bike too and i ran that bike until i bought my trek and i will probably be on this trek for another 7+ years before i feel the desire to swap it for something new.

[@igormarinkovic1531]

these kona bikes are real monsters i mean all those years and they look so good and can take so much beating

[@DerKaktusAvant]

I had a Scott Gambler 2012 WC. I loved the older frame design, it was beefy and basically indestructible. At 22kg it wasn't light but for going downhill it was amazing, it was bright blue with yellow wheels, red chain ring and pedels. Loudest bike at the bike park for sure. Then 1 year ago it was stolen from me, that's life I guess. 5:27. There we go knew I would see one!

[@dwaynesteeves6619]

Luv this video. I have a 2000 specialized enduro that had its first down hill run this year .

[@Adventure-MTB]

Love to see MORE!! Classic Mountain Bikes !!! as i like to ride them .

[@3axapvlad]

Still rocking my '08 Norco XXXX and proud of it. The very best short travel FS bike designed by a human.

[@edwardweiszbeck1649]

This was an awesome idea for a video. Do another later. Really enjoyed watching this.

[@mobeenkhan7728]

Great video!! I'm a broke MBT enthusiast so I've got a cheap £60 bike for now but times are heard so it's so nice for me to see so many nice people with nice things it just makes me have more faith so to speak 🧐😅😂 peace n love to you all 🙌✌️🌹❤️

[@taurtearl]

All these old bikes make me wish I hadn't sold my 2003 Iron Horse SGS with its Marzocchi Bomber Super T Pro fork. It could send staircases and loading docks all day and was practically indestructible, but my local XC-oriented trails couldn't justify keeping the super plush 45 lbs machine.

[@zyoungson215]

Zac Youngson These are the bikes I drooled over growing up riding, & to see them still getting use is cool. That stinky is prime

[@DTUFINOPhotography]

I had the 2005 Norco A-line that was my first DH bike.... LOVED IT!

[@greym6436]

A bunch of dope bikes and peeps riding them!👊🏽☕🌵

[@MAJ_T_Bagger]

Some of those older rigs are sick! Have just picked up a 2007ish ironhorse yakuza in really good condition for not a lot, kinda heavy but still feels pretty capable.

[@oliverpasztor788]

Damn that Bolt Thrower long sleeve looks amazing.

[@Greg41982]

Everything I own is older than anything in this video. Love it! Sometimes I still ride around on a Bontrager Race Lite with a Mag 21 up front. I did upgrade the crown to a threadless steerer a while back though.

[@tevinabeysekera6038]

This video makes me excited for next season. Wish I went up the lift one more time last weekend.

[@RickyDownhillRDH]

Nice!! My first DH bike was a 1996 Santa Cruz Super 8. The "pre gussets" Super 8. Super old school.

[@dRxUgz]

0:40 That fork is a WhiteBros DH2

[@TheFldh]

Correct, drove the DH3 in blue myself 😊

[@df238]

Correct, rode for them in 00

[@rajgill7576]

Wow inverted forks 20 years ago?

[@bryantrudy568]

@@rajgill7576 Yup. White Brothers was purchased by MRP. There were quite a few inverted forks in the late 90's, early 00's. Mr. Dirt, Avalanche, White Brothers, Magura Big Ego, Marzocchi Shiver, Stratos. Inverted forks ride so much goddamn better.

[@rajgill7576]

@@bryantrudy568 agreed! Sprung weight makes a difference, on motorcycles as well

[@danaminyip]

yess! soo sick to see the old rig's up an running! :)

[@bikedeefer]

First guy - White Brother DH2 lusted over that fork back in the day

[@barcadoubletreblesixtuple4020]

Saw a guy who had 1998 Shimano MTB frame but he installed 3 modified monoshocks and 6 feet extended mudguard... The most gorgeous MTB I've ever seen...Maybe because of the monoshocks...

[@Kot1026]

The dudes that ride those kinda weird and classic old bikes, sometimes shred so hard, so all the fancy carbon riders just drop their jaws...

[@hexa3327]

1:25 That is the sickest bike I've ever seen. Looks tho cool😍

[@adamoliver5966]

"I love the marzowattchy triple 8" ;)

[@nickolasrennell8318]

Respect for oldscool view. Really cool.

[@antrace92]

massive respect to the guy wearing a bolt thrower shirt

[@jeremyzou6142]

"Where'd you get it" "My mom" "NicE"

[@Nawona]

Great idea, this is an awesome video and should become a recurring feature of yours, if you can, say every beginning or end of season. I’m a nerd and always love to check the equipment other riders are using, especially outdated but still cool looking bikes like some of those.

[@Metal-Possum]

Meanwhile, I'm riding a '96 Santa Cruz Heckler with rim brakes...

[@edmundscycles1]

98 GT Zaskar here

[@farisguerouate655]

Well if it still works keep shredding

[@joshuaportillo4880]

I got an 01 stumpjumper but I'm getting hydro breaks soon

[@edmundscycles1]

@@farisguerouate655 still running xt parallel pull brakes (look like v brakes but not quite)

[@derekraymond6411]

98 khs fxt team.

[@olecranonrebellion9976]

This is so bad ass. Love it. If it aint broke, ride it.

[@skells1652]

Just got myself a first Generation GT ruckus the other week as my first downhill bike. The frames as old as me but it's got some decent upgrades and still shreds!

[@Calispeedboi]

I love the tradition bottle rocket! soooooo good. I used to have the gravity dropper too!

[@mtbboy1993]

0:44 the fork is White Brothers DH2, you can see the DH2 stickers on the front, White Brothers got acquired by MRP, they offer spare parts and service of White Brothers suspension.

[@TheJcwDriver]

I love my 2008 Rocky RMX 🙌🏼

[@engineerofalltrades]

Wish I was there with my Demo 9! 06, built up this year. Fav part is frame (paint, everything). Have a build video on it.

[@the636lovingfella3]

Damn dude i just seen ur vid that thing is dope

[@engineerofalltrades]

do you are have stupid . Yeah Thankss!

[@markrees8972]

the forks on the first bike the "big hit" are White brothers DH2 or 3 they were later bought by MRP. I have a uk spec pair of DH3 they have a remote reservoir behind the axle on the right leg.

[@DHFlip18]

I was about to day the same thing 😆 👍

[@saschaschmitt592]

Nice vid m8. The second one (v10) is awesome

[@jessetinkler3667]

White Brothers DH-2 Forks!!! I have one of those that I ran on my Rotec DH-9 back in the day! Great fork!!

[@ladyjedi3D]

i love seeing these classic bikes! I have a new bike but also a specialized enduro comp sl just like lady in the video.

[@tamoemetcalfe1666]

5:28 i can see kaz in the background

[@kjsinsaino]

Even though I ride a 2018 Tues now, I still have my 1999 Foes DHS with a Foes Wet One F1 inverted fork, modified to have an MRP slalom chain guide, 24 inch rear...built it when I worked at a shop...it is still sick...every single component was hand picked. Still holds its own for sure.

[@leemilica]

Shoutout to my old 2009 Scott Gambler FR20 sitting peacefully next to me, waiting for the new rear wheel, brakes and drivetrain to arrive. Dang thing has 230mm travel in the back! Absolutely wonderful 25kg beast. Considering the performance, you get a whole lot of bike for 600 - 1000 euros.

[@radtrax4509]

Just get out there and ride. Think I’ll pull out my old Cannondale Judge for old times sake😁👌🏼

[@Emz_Jhaye]

Until now still got my old Spez Bighit, runnin on both 24" love those old school dh rigs. 😍

[@Naptime48]

MORE OF THIS SORT OF THINGS

[@FelipeM.Shorts]

I have a Specialized SX Trail II 😊

[@MangoGRC]

i love my old 26" i don't think i could ever get rid of it

[@krispykruzer]

The stinky amd the Norco brings back a lot of memories .

[@bartzalewski]

came to complain about no friday fails but stayed for an awesome video

[@radioactivepotato2068]

First fork is a White Brothers DH-2. Bike is a 2002 big hit DH and I believe it came with a Shiver.

[@stevenbutcher8287]

Still ride my 05 Santa Cruz heckler, love it.

[@KidFury27]

I still miss my Intense M1. Old school is real cool.

[@mehow100]

Thanks! Was fun to see.

[@johnmaniego2582]

Wait he's the guy from 'How to buy a mountain bike" woah

[@minigroot9110]

Love that all those bikes where classics and I'm out here riding a Cannondale Jekyll from 2001 where the bike is actually older than me

[@joshuaportillo4880]

Dude my friend and I both have 01's I have a stump jumper and he had a Jekyll

[@otm646]

I'm still riding a '95 Schwinn S95.3, with an original Rockshox Judy SL. The trails in my area haven't gotten significantly more difficult over the years, no need to upgrade.

[@welko8887]

Yo, this is sick content!! Keep up the good work!! 🤘🤘

[@lowtus7]

Dammit, I didn't think my Specialized Enduro was a classic quite yet. Still love it though.

[@tylerrusty1122]

I know this was a while ago, but what year? I have a 2021.

[@lowtus7]

@@tylerrusty1122 it's a 2008 I think. In the brash yellow/white and orange colour scheme. Still goes like a charm. I'm not good enough to push it to its limits, so it gets an easy life!

[@vieuxacadian9455]

I remember the Big Hit ! Those were awesome .

[@dawsonfradin9071]

My Dad still rides a 1995 Giant Yukon that he has had since 1995. All original. Took it to a few bike parks, rode with me and all my siblings on the back, completely stock, and its still going. Asked him if he'd get a new bike, he looked at me and laughed.

[@goalieman354]

Love those old school Norco Dh bikes 🤟🏻🤟🏻

[@Seb_Orokke]

Still ride my 2001 VPS Launch. That Z1 Bomber is still as buttery smooth as new!

[@goalieman354]

@@Seb_Orokke Same here man, 07 Team DH With boxxer Wc's. Would love to have a 00-04 vps frame for a wall piece in the garage..

[@Mr.Dyzmen]

I’m still proud owner of Cube BCR 601 from 2004 and is like almost new . I will do some upgrade very soon like 12 speed , brakes etc.

[@bryantrudy568]

The fork on that Specialized Big Hit is a White Brothers DH2. White Brothers was bought by MRP.

[@henrym5908]

0:44 that's a White Brothers fork I recognize all the bikes here and everybody is getting the dates wrong hahaha this video makes me feel old (the santa cruz v10 is from like 2002)

[@sarmak87]

Loved the dude in the Boltthrower shirt.

[@DS-tl2mj]

Love the Stinky Supreme. Pined after one as a kid

[@isaacsackey325]

It perfect to understand the bike not laters the most important thing is that you what you have to achieve what you want

[@EpicGamingEct]

If I don't see the Cove Peeler or a Wooly Bully DH I condemn this video because these are the top OG Vancouver DH bikes that are Classics

[@EpicGamingEct]

nope not impressed

[@rajgill7576]

Hey man those mid-high level bikes that were $5k-$8k new 10 yeard agp are a great buy for around $1k now

[@ronniebutironi9002]

I had an '06 Sinister R9 back in 2011. Heavy, but amazing to ride. Still miss it.

[@prancisfena]

BOTTLE. ROCKET. 🤘🤘🤘

[@MikeinCC]

What a great video for us older folks.

[@xdriftkingxscotland.8990]

My 06 norco shore 3 ‘n 09 BigHit 2 loves this line up!

[@nic_actual]

Hate to be the one... "Whsitler" in Thumbnail!! Love Ya

[@1nvisible1]

*ENJOYed this more than expected but when did a Specialized Enduro become a vintage bike?* *Best answer to 'How much does your bike weigh'? Stinky Supreme with: "Lift with your knees..."*

[@DHFlip18]

I've got a 2002 Santa Cruz Super 8 with Avalanche front and rear shocks, a 2004 Evil Imperial and (2) 2006 Turner DHR's and I ride them all to this day. I also have some newer bikes like a 2014 Norco Aurum and 2017 Demo 8 Old school stuff is still fun to ride

[@iansteward4708]

Hell yeah I’m building a 2006 DHR now, putting some Shivers on it.

[@DHFlip18]

@@iansteward4708 OMG that's so cool, that'll be a great build. What rear shock are you running?

[@chaotictattoo]

I wish I would have kept my old iron horse from the 90s when they were cool. Kept the frame of my first mountain bike. The ol A frame!