The fastest bike brand you've never heard of

[@marcuspartridge5311]

The amount Neko has learned developing these frames is unreal. A fascinating glimpse into what drives a world cup DH racer from a product perspective

[@veganpotterthevegan]

Yup, like learning it's better to have carbon for weight savings so he's starting with the rear triangle. But he knows carbon is better for the rest of the bike too. The money just isn't there for a mold yet. Funny thing is that he says he put his favorite things into this bike which is how a lot of downhill bikes are built. They're simply built to the favorite characteristics of a brand's top downhill racers

[@joebruggman]

@@veganpotterthevegan main reasoning is because you want as little unsprung weight as possible for optimal ride characteristics

[@veganpotterthevegan]

@joebruggman great reason for a full carbon bike. This is a fun project that's obviously an investment into creating a real bike company. Understable that carbon isn't the first material he's using

[@joebruggman]

@@veganpotterthevegan yes but the frame is sprung weight so it’s material is not going to affect the ride quality of the bike as much as making the rear triangle carbon, but yes carbon would be the “best”.

[@veganpotterthevegan]

@joebruggman there is a lot more weight savings to be had in the frame than the rear triangle and much of it is higher up which definitely matters.

[@psychlyst]

takes me back to the 90s when privateers were coming up with wild designs that helped shape mtbs into what we ride today...kudos to Neko for keeping that spirit alive!

[@christopheralsup3974]

Virtual Pivot Point! VPP and Remember AMP forks!

[@veganpotterthevegan]

Definitely necessary when nobody knew what worked. This bike really doesn't have anything vastly different than other bikes on the market beyond it being made for one person. No vastly different pivot location, no extra pivots from the norm. No extreme geometry change etc. Maybe there's homemade magic in the fork but I have my doubts

[@ericcartmansstrengthandpow5960]

@@veganpotterthevegan Biting into a nice juicy burger while reading your salty comment makes this burger taste so much better. Mmmmm beef.

[@DeepSouthBuilder]

Alex Morgan and Buffalo Composite Designs had a MASSIVE understated impact on the direction of bike design.

[@veganpotterthevegan]

@ericcartmansstrengthandpow5960 yeah, definitely not smart enough to offend me. I hear that same thing from 4-5 morons a day. I'm not salty. I'm being logical dumbdumb

[@beaudennis9333]

I grew up racing BMX against Neko in York, PA in the early 2000’s. We would always go head to head with him usually winning but I stole a state champ one year. He’s been on bikes since he could walk and it’s awesome to see someone from your childhood rip it up on the big stage. Keep it up man!

[@julianw5692]

My favourite thing about these videos is the colour grading. It just looks so damn good.

[@BermPeakExpress]

That's why I keep Curtis around!

[@vijayamary6063]

​@@BermPeakExpress seth your trek hardtail, P7 videos do have the similar quality 😊 I guess you are asking for the content just like us from cutis

[@georgeelgar5986]

you can tell especially from the lowers on those fox forks, the orange becomes pink, but everything else looks soo good

[@MrSupermugen]

Id rather a Gopro Vivid colour or RAW. Over editing just equals no relevance.

[@ryndym]

@@MrSupermugen RAW doesn't mean natural and almost never looks good. It's just all the dynamic range mashed into a file and you're supposed to bring out the look you want from that, even the natural look.

[@therealridedmc]

I think Neko also created a grassroots DH race circuit in the south east USA that has become a feeder series to national & World Cup races that attracts top flight competitors. Guys a legend.

[@denverlamb3456]

oh yeah. i race it every year. downhill southeast

[@nasirebrahim1]

@@denverlamb3456i race it too and it is so fun

[@BermPeakExpress]

Neko has done so much for the DH scene down here. There's a good episode on Redbull TV that goes into a little detail regarding that

[@downhillsoutheast]

oh, hi

[@nasirebrahim1]

@@downhillsoutheast hello downhill southeast

[@MTB_OC]

What a legend, didn't get what he wanted from the brands so he created his own.

[@squiddysquidster802]

He got what he wanted from other bike brands, but he knew what he needed was something they couldn’t make, so he did what they did, but way fucking better.

[@fpeter01]

@@squiddysquidster802 the downhill market is pretty small. There are not many manufacturers. And amateurs can't ride professional's bike. They can have different shocks/linkages, bigger front triangle if the guy is really tall. But riding a make made for you must be better/more comfortable. And more expensive.

[@veganpotterthevegan]

And he's not doing any better either. Definitely fun designing your own stuff though

[@veganpotterthevegan]

​@squiddysquidster802 why aren't his results measurably better if he's finally getting to build bikes "the right way"?

[@veganpotterthevegan]

​@@fpeter01a lot of high level downhillers are in my area(Park City and Salt Lake City). They don't need money when their parents have it. $15-20k is lost change in the couch to a lot of these folks.

[@ltdan4154]

everyone says they can do something but actually doing it is what separates us. great work Neko!

[@jasonholt8321]

It's awesome to see Neko doing his own thing and offering so much back to the sport. At 3:23 "my teammate Asa"...Neko took Asa Vermette under his wing and has given one of the coolest most down to earth and extremely talented riders all the opportunities he deserves. I've ridden with Asa and his dad for many years and watching Neko show Asa the ropes has been one of the coolest things I've ever seen. Also super refreshing to see the anti "brand" mentality. Keep doing what you're doing Neko and thank you for giving so much back to a sport we love!!

[@pauleddy5146]

As a guy with an engineering aptitude (I was a commercial building engineer) it's usually how do we make this better. But also, how can we repair this faster or not repair it as often. Everything breaks. Knowing where they break and why saves a ton of money. Getting to play with materials was never an option for me, but I wish it had been! The empty paper with a design goal in your head and bringing that to reality is so satisfying!

[@rascal1234]

This is a great format. Loved this interview. Hopefully, this will continue. Good luck to Neko and his enterprise.

[@ms.karihart2983]

Wow! Let me say this , it’s this channel that brings new ideas & people together and share in the community of MTB. I am astonished and I’m a newbie. To this community.

[@jrive075]

Same! Newb also and loving what this channel does for the MTB crowd

[@alecfotsch3533]

I'm not at all a newbie and I too love it! I've been following Frameworks and it's fun to see Neko here where more folks can see it.

[@Chunky246]

Love these designs, good old four bar - it just works. No marketing, no gimmicks, no instagramers shilling any free product they can get their hands on - this is just pure engineering.

[@granitecolorado]

I took a class in Oregon and learned how to make frames and bought a tig welder and I have been making my own bikes for a couple years. I make full suspension downhill fat bikes. The one I just made, rocks. With 203mm travel front and back and snowshoe 5.05 inch tires

[@mads_ittmann1823]

These videos are so good!! The B-rolls and the music are absolutely perfect. And the calmness in the talking is so easy to listen to! Keep it up Seth.

[@PorterMTB]

This was awesome, great video. Neko rules!!

[@TreyLefevre]

Neko is the people's champion. I believe he's played a huge role in the east coast of the US in mountain biking and great trail building growing, and even the World Cup being hosted at Snowshoe. From his awesome attitude, speed, and all the work he has done at Wind Rock and Kanuga (I'm sure others) its got a lot of good attention on the sport here.

[@oldmanbucksaw]

Can you smell what Neko Mullally is cooking?

[@hardtailparty]

Another great video Seth. Neko is the man. I love how experimental he's willing to get.

[@cra_55]

Maybe Neko should make a steel hardtail 👀

[@hardtailparty]

@@cra_55 haha, I think he's far too smart for that. We hardtailers are a special breed. Something's not quite right in our heads.

[@ericcartmansstrengthandpow5960]

@@hardtailparty He's getting experiMENTAL.

[@aleksandarpetrov3563]

Everytime i see a berm peak or berm peak express notification i instantly click on it, keep it up man!

[@jimsonjohnson3761]

Everytime I have to poop I shit

[@davidcorrin7309]

Respect. I play hardcourt bike polo and developed my own unique frame design as well as an innovative top tube pad that allows me to control the bike with my knees when riding one handed. The process of creating a bike that has become an extension of my body on court has been hands down the most satisfying endeavour of my life so far. I tear up on it on the regular. Ambiguity intended. Don’t let anyone tell you there isn’t a better way if you believe it in your heart.

[@nevinstiles9370]

This is awesome. I race downhill and got to meet Neko this year, Asa Vermette and his dad this year at snowshoe for DHSE Round 4 who also ride a frameworks. Such down to earth people who just truly love the sport.

[@martinhayes5087]

Love everything about the Frameworks project, I find Neko super Interesting to listen too and the fact he shares all the ups and downs is awesome! id love to be able to buy one some day !

[@tenfeetwanderers774]

Thanks for going outside of the norm, and creating content like this. Was a great watch

[@Mardy72]

I love how Neko's seat basically comes up to Seth's armpit 🤣

[@jabird212]

A friend told me the other day, "the problem with engineers is that they love making the thing and making the thing well. They don't think about how to sell the thing."

[@MrMuggsly]

I was just talking to Neko at Rock Creek and then again at Sugar Mountain. The guy is so down to earth and his bikes are so great looking in person! I have to admit I was fully in Fan Mode when I saw the bikes they are just cool.

[@dboverland8457]

Will always remember Neko launching out of the REEB Ranch barn at a Asheville Cyclocross race a few years ago. Great bike rider, great person , and now great builder. Thanks for sharing his story. Whoot!

[@jcmbvlog8981]

Wow finally. I've been waiting this moment that you will review a downhill bike. A big fan from Philippines ❤

[@bigbird2451]

Yo Neko... I know your man over in England has his formulas for steel that made you that Proper steel front end, But a larger diameter down tube will give you the beef that you want. 1 3/4 .049 chromoly from Aircraft Spruce is what I used paired to a Bullit swing arm for 9 1/2" travel. But it's solid and planted instead of a noodle like many steel frames.

[@audunskilbrei8279]

I love the simplicity of these frames. Full sus frame designs are always needlessly complicated.

[@mastergroda8915]

Wish he would sell some

[@DGKChoice]

this guy neko is what makes these sport amazing as a viewer. he genuinely feels like one of your bros

[@acebikemedia]

love what Neko has been doing. his frame works series kicks ass. he has always been great with the curious tinkering

[@ConnorEckdahl]

First video I've seen from this channel and loved it. Very concise. Straight to the point. Great colors, clips, and editing. Subbed

[@crabethenight8092]

wow this video is really interesting, it also gives peapole a new perspective to worldcup racing where someone doesn't have a specific brand but does what we wants and what he loves!

[@KincadePavich]

First of all, insanely impressive. Awesome to watch. Second, guy is pedaling 39 pounds uphill?

[@schmitty8225]

Neko is awesome. Also insanely fast. I did an enduro race in 2017 or 2018 at Baileys and he was behind me at the starting gate, i obviously let him go first and by the time i got to the second turn i couldn't even see him anymore. I can only imagine what his actual race pace is like.

[@burnerburnt8120]

man i havent been on berm peak youtube in forever. glad to see youre still around

[@MarioGoatse]

I have so much respect for people like Neko. People who get out and do it themselves are the lifeblood of progress on a larger scale. A lot of inventions that we use today were invented by someone who tinkered with what they has available, and evolved their knowledge towards a goal. Massive respect for this man!

[@growlith6969]

That would seem bizarre, unless you've ever been in the race car world. Road course, drag racing, hill climb, a lot of those cars are hand built one off vehicles built by the people who race them in a garage in nowhere special-ville. That's the spirit, and he has it!

[@gmax6579]

Congrats on the big 1M!! 🎉

[@Kevinisthegoat]

he hit 7 year ago

[@sebastianjost]

On the second channel, it's quite new

[@workhorsemtb7075]

Love Neko and what he is doing. The bikes, the bike parks, the races. The future of American downhill will be a direct result of Neko' efforts to make everything better

[@jimothyMTB]

I love following Neko and this project, he has so much passion for what he is doing. Its what we all say that we would love to do, and he is just doing it! So cool.

[@nickzarnetske9994]

Was not expecting this, great video!

[@b44arton]

Great video! This reminds me of small bike company in my city called Zoceli, Steel hand made frames made in Czech. It would be awesome to see their frame on berm peak!

[@jokermtb]

I was at the Snowshoe WC DH this year, and bought some Handup gloves, unaware that they were also one of Neko's sponsors - I also drink Dale's beer too (and yes, I've bought stuff from WC too). Little did I know that I've helped Neko pursue his incredible project. While I doubt I'll ever buy one of his bikes, Its gratifying to support his sponsors so he can keep going.

[@Eltoca21]

Been keenly following Neko's fascinating bike project

[@traveler2370]

Not many people can enjoy bikes like you do dude. Nice that your financially able to explore, create, invent.Congrats.

[@Bari_Khan_CEng_CMarEng]

Wow! Neko M has seriously developed into a mature and sophisticated rider.

[@tedangle321]

An MTB video with two of my favorite MTB KZbinrs. Great Day!!

[@Charliezfabrykiczekolady]

I love to watch episodes like this. super cool 👍 and love to watch Nico's YT channel. It's so cool to see how he develops his project! 1M... WOW! Congrats 👏

[@alwinjhoulesbilagantol6379]

Ah yes, the aluminum framed bikes. The most common type of material used in creating a simple yet agile bike. I love it. And neko's bikes are built different, LITERALY, making it "Different, But Kinda the Same" I suggest a carbon-steel combination of the bike as it could be a bit lighter as the rear triangle is carbon and the front triangle is steel. Huge support to frame works and more power to you, seth.

[@RickyDownhillRDH]

Something about seeing Seth standing behind a DH bike just makes me laugh. Stoked for Neko and his brand and I think it would be awesome to be able to get your hands on one of those limited-run frames!! Excellent edit Seth.

[@mrkeopele]

With bicycles design engineer build ride test are all doable by the individual and being involved in the complete process is so satisfying because of the fun that comes at the end and the end doesn't have to be 3 years down the road I can be short-term bicycles nowadays especially with the Advent of suspension and electric motors are so satisfying and reasonably good for the planet

[@CalvoSaitama]

I LOVE THE COLOR JOB ON YOUR VIDEOS! and also the content is great!

[@IcalebthelionI]

Really digging this format, would love to see more interviews like this in the future

[@BrennanLetkeman]

I mean, the fact that you can get custom carbon hollow layup molds for $25k is amazing by itself. that stuff used to be big corporate R&D team money

[@joshuabouldin1168]

Love this content! Bring us more of the engineering and design thought process. Not only from custom builders, but big brands too. Take us on tours of factories and warehouses. Thanks!

[@The_Iainternet]

Love what Neko is doing!!

[@caveboy9988]

Ace video Seth and Neko. So refreshingly open and easy going. Good luck for the project. You deserve good fortune

[@ethancampbell2806]

Cleanest looking bikes ever

everything about this is f*ing awesome, loving the passion and dedication that goes into making your own equipment!

[@slightlyjaded8098]

Every chef's final lesson is to learn that art needs to make money. We're all artists, but if the art can't pay for itself, you're not going to be an artist for long.

[@playgroundchooser]

Yeah buddy! Neko is the man, and this was a FANTASTIC interview!

[@darrenmorley2814]

Framework is the same name as a new laptop startup with kinda the same energy. They make some of the only laptop in the world that you can assemble yourself, which makes them completely modular and repairable. It's really cool!

[@ryanm5909]

Neko getting the recognition he deserves! It has been really awesome to watch the Frameworks series!

[@darius2640]

I say go nuts, knock yourself out. Maybe he's gonna be the Gordon Murray of mountainbikes. No good thing ever came from a comitte or a corporation. One man with one vision and no compromise makes one good product

[@kevinclark9176]

I’ve watched a bunch of his videos and this was a great addition. Very cool project and hearing on the WWC podcast about what he learned from high pivot vs not, etc.

[@dantecusolito8513]

I have absolutely heard of Frameworks. Sickest bikes there are!

[@gravitytester1963]

Ive been following Nikkos project for several months and it has been an absolute treat watching his progress with this project. If he ever sells enduro bikes or even downhill bikes ill be the first in line....even though im 60 years old! Keep up the good work...both of you

[@border411]

This is a living example of "Money doesn't buy happiness.". Now, I understand it took/takes a lot of money to get this up and running.... But it is all about the journey. Personally, I think this is one of your best videos!

[@winterwatson6811]

totally. in a weird way, this almost feels like a good example of how buying happiness could actually work: he used his money to empower himself instead of chasing a bigger payday

[@45graham45]

Eh? $25000 bought him a carbon rear triangle. I think his money has bought him happiness.

[@WalterBlacc]

Money does buy happiness and the people that say otherwise are the ones who have too much money

[@MrChristiangraham]

Interesting. It's not dissimilar to what the Athertons are doing - except they are producing bikes for the public as well. Also curious why Neko didn't use his own name on the company.

[@jordanb97]

I thought it was one when I saw the thumbnail, still yet to see one in person and I'm from Wales too.

[@andrewcunningham9256]

@@jordanb97 They're really nice- bumped into them doing some testing at fort william, got a really close look at Charlie's bike- the datalogger was falling off and because I'm not a proper downhiller I had a pack and some tools so I could fix it at the lift station for him :) In theory that was a proto race bike but it was still beautiful quality.

[@Finnspin_unicycles]

I believe the Athertons went into it with the plan to sell bikes, since they took over a (small) bike company from the start, while Neko really seems to have gone into it with the main plan to build the bike he wanted. Using your name for a company/project is always a slightly risky branding decision, on the upside you instantly get the name recognition, on the downside your name is much more firmly attached should it fail or you wanting to get out of the project but let someone else keep it going.

[@BowzKnows]

*immediately out loud* "SETH GOT A FRAMEWORKS!!!" 🤯

[@marcusborderlands6177]

Same!!! Lol

[@tomhesse01]

Superb interview, Neko's project is a blast, I would love to see him win riding his own build mtb, that would be awesome.

[@KangarooSpotlight]

Its a great achievement! My favorite frame design-Kona =) Probably somebody made it even before Kona, but Kona using that design for at least 25 years already.

[@madmanmara]

There should be a Self Built Bike Competition. You build, you ride, you race. 😊

[@kentharle1198]

check out @vesselbikeproject Jack does just that

[@XLessThanZ]

Awesome episode. So many pros have moved on to start their own bike companies, but I've never seen someone do it the way Neko has. He's truly passionate about his sport. 🤙🏽

[@thomaswayout9081]

THANK YOU, Neko @3:09 !!!

[@bongers94]

Kudos to Neko for going out of his way to design bikes from a mountain biker's point of view, can't wait for Seth to try that trail bike😊

[@GeddyRC]

Something about these videos makes me focus on them the entire time. The colors look so damn good, it looks so crystal clear.

[@ReelLowDad]

Neko is one of the coolest guys I have ever met. I need to be on the lookout for when the limited run of frames for the trail bike become available.

[@urbanredneck3068]

I love this direction of your channel and to hear from someone who is really risking it all

[@sparky694]

Sweet looking rides. Btw this channel has become my favorite go to for anything mountain biking. Keep the great videos coming

[@i3DPrintModels]

This morning I thought berm peak hasn't had a video for more than a week. Well here is one. Keep up the good work Seth!

[@lisenbyjacob]

The collab I've been dreaming of!

[@jamesfulbright4568]

No coincidence that this drops on the same day that Neko posts about interest in a production run of these bikes.

[@genisis53]

Loved the interview format! Nemo seems like such a humble, cool, guy

[@CullenMF]

Nice! finally a good seth video. Missed ya bud

[@petrplasek]

Fooo sure found it entertaining, thank you Seth.

[@EthanD-f2o]

Not able to ride my bike since it’s getting a tune up in the shop, so grateful for an upload right now…

[@stevepadilla9729]

Looks a lot like the early 90s Ellsworth bike frame. it handled so nice having that parallelogram rear end design design. great to see a modern style these days. Watching Neko ride and know what he wants in a bike frame. Only goes to show, he hasn't called it quits in his carrier.

[@keithnewton1966]

Love this kind of stuff. I’m currently building an old blackcomb mongoose to be my BMX looking 8 speed do whatever I want bike. Ironically the rear suspension has the same design. Great video!

[@RobertMarsh1988]

Seth absolutely nails interviewing. Gotta have more of this type of thing coming up.

[@saml8119]

So cool you got your hands on his bikes. I’ve been following Neko

[@Trezzon]

Admire his curiosity. Really enjoyed Kanuga this past May. Thank you for being you, Neko.

[@PerfectlyNormalHumans]

Wow this is just astounding. This guy is doing it for all the right reasons. I wish more people were doing things like this. Thanks for shedding a light on this.

[@virgilm1491]

Seth this is such a good video man. The story, the conversation, the filming, everything. Keep grinding!

[@bikingwithmykids7358]

Two great Men leading the way in there industry!!!! Excited for both of you and to where your paths will take you.

[@callumclowes4891]

Congrats on 1million

[@PeterBalssuweit]

Now thats what you call a real mountainbiker. :) Happy Wheels!

[@SilverPaladin]

Congrats on 1 mill sub club!

[@sik59rt]

neko is awesome. from his bike park, to the bike company and all hes done for racing in the US. making the 610 proud