90% rider, 10% bike. Matt could ride a Walmart $300 bike harder than many people could on a proper MTB. Cheers!
@tomnutting38362 жыл бұрын
But it’s great viewing haha
@zaceryhammond11442 жыл бұрын
Idk man when I was 14 I had a da Vinci kicker and I flew past everyone on full suspension Reasons why young no sense of danger And it’s smoother the faster you go Wire brakes. Couldn’t stop even if I wanted
@gibsonrowan2 жыл бұрын
This
@jobemacdonald-mtb2 жыл бұрын
More like 45% bike 55% rider
@stevenfinday3422 жыл бұрын
It's all ride percentages have nothing to do with bike skills and he's has been riding a bike as lone and as much as he walks it like walking for Matt don't hate just ride more good on ya Boyz
@finlaycrowther68222 жыл бұрын
Matt Jones: Complains about his shoulder injury on first day riding Whistler on his fully spec'd full sus bike.... Also Matt Jones: Sends entry level hard tail down double black diamond run...
@benclarke86992 жыл бұрын
A very generous pay check can make the pain go away...
@xcx8646Ай бұрын
@@benclarke8699 Let's not pretend any of us could do what he does (and survive) if only the money was right. The guy has immense talent. That comes first. The money is consequence of said talent, not vice versa.
@vashusan19842 жыл бұрын
I rode a hard tail for so many years and the skills translated incredibly well to my full suspension. Every one should start on a hard tail, they are brilliant!
@botdan_ezclips10 ай бұрын
I agree man and they really are good!
@lobsterboy44364 ай бұрын
I went naked for ten years before I bought clothes. Everyone should do that too.
@Poloturbo773 ай бұрын
😂@@lobsterboy4436
@joshIsEpic.0123 күн бұрын
The guy in the background “MaATT JonES”😂😂
@mattgibson86062 жыл бұрын
I think we have different definitions of budget Matt
@TheBounciestBooty2 жыл бұрын
🤣
@TheBounciestBooty2 жыл бұрын
sadly accurate lol!
@willemteale50202 жыл бұрын
I'd agree, but with a new bike if you went any lower, you just wouldn't get any name brand parts that are decent mtb parts. If you want to spend less used it the way to go, budget can't be good for much less new.
@TheBounciestBooty2 жыл бұрын
@@willemteale5020 again, sadly agree! especially these days compared to before. i got a sweet new beauty for my birthday, so i’m happy for the time being 😂, but pinkbike has always had my back for awesome used bicycles at deadly prices 👌🏽 cannot complain!
@lukemtb68002 жыл бұрын
That’s a pretty low budget bike. Most peoples forks cost the same as that whole bike
@timsaylor54962 жыл бұрын
As someone who lives in Vancouver and hasn't mountain biked before, this is very tempting... I've been watching this channel all summer and would love to give MTB a go!
@forbify50792 жыл бұрын
you should definitely with the trails near you you have a massive advantage on a lot of people. hope you try it out !
@NatNetNitNotNut2 жыл бұрын
get into it bro!
@willkence77452 жыл бұрын
Head out to whistler and give it a go! Tons of good blues and greens there for beginners, my favorites are una mas and blue velvet
@BuffiestFluff2 жыл бұрын
Rent a bike at whistler, or drive up to kamloops or vernon and go to sun peaks or silverstar. Both are awesome
@bricedurham60002 жыл бұрын
Definitely should
@nosleepsender2 жыл бұрын
Ive saved up some money and bought my very first "real" mountain bike, and its a 2021 marin san quentin 1 in gray Saw your vid shredding one and decided to go with the san quentin Ive owned it since january, upgraded the fork, and my skills have progressed so much with the help of my bike, and i truly love mine, thank you matt
@gelma43432 жыл бұрын
What fork did you upgrade it with?
@nosleepsender2 жыл бұрын
@@gelma4343 2022 Rockshox Yari 140mm 29er
@sharedito2 жыл бұрын
I got this exact same model 2 months ago. I got it because you got involved in designing it. I truly do not regreat it. Best bike ever! I'm loving it!
@sharedito2 жыл бұрын
Dude, this guy here with this winning comment is trying to scam. He is trying to verify his identity with an Id with the picture of the prince in it. Lame
@Mtb_jake3762 жыл бұрын
This actually was the MTB that I started with and it’s not bad at all, love the progression I had then switching to full squish made me so much better
@arilandedflat Жыл бұрын
what full squish?
@ANAX_GR Жыл бұрын
@@arilandedflatit means full suspension
@arilandedflat Жыл бұрын
@@ANAX_GR I know, I'm asking what bike
@terrybarkman32192 жыл бұрын
I felt the same way when I had my 2021 Rocky Mountain growler, it was amazing and I would have another one again. These days these budget aggressive trail bikes are such amazing value for the dollar
@antgarce2 жыл бұрын
ive been running the same one. how have those tyres been for you? cause this tyre rim combo makes it super hard to remove
@sandboxshred042 жыл бұрын
Same! Loving my Growler
@slickspacy50212 жыл бұрын
I bought a used specialized big hit 06. Best DH bike I've ever had lol heavy tho
@geckolord03372 жыл бұрын
@@antgarce you found the limit where your dropouts ovalized though
@antgarce2 жыл бұрын
@@geckolord0337 stop finding me
@my2017raptorhardtail Жыл бұрын
Being a diehard hardtail rider, this gets me stoked! Well done!
@82tonypr2 жыл бұрын
It feels good to see what can be done with a hard tail. I am just getting in to it and got a hard tail and have a few times thought "Should I have gone full suspension"
@RiddleDiddle2 жыл бұрын
You can buy a full suspension, but no reason for. I switched from hardtail to full suspension after 2 years. But i can give you a tip: NEVER sell your hardtail, believe me, you will regrett it sooner or later. If you want to ride more enduro like trails (with lot of paddling over roots) it's better to have a full suspension. It's realy a struggle to keep your feet on the pedals while paddling over lot of roots (only with flatpaddles).
@stevenfinday3422 жыл бұрын
Hes right about the hardtail
@82tonypr2 жыл бұрын
@@RiddleDiddle @steven finday Thanks for the advice. I'm still new to it, so have been on some easier trails. I'll stick to my hardtail for now, and will remember to hold on to it if/when I get a full suspension in the future.
@drakual1232 жыл бұрын
I spent my first 3 years riding hardtail when I got into mtb, rode everything from dh parks to xc trails and really feel like developing my skills on a hardtail made me such a better biker. Feel the same about flat pedals as opposed to clips but I dont think Ill ever ride clips. I still use my hardtail from time to time and its great fun. You don't need full suspension and the longer you ride your hardtail, the better you will feel when you get your first full suspension bike. Happy trails m8
@letsgo_inc2 жыл бұрын
I only have a hardtail, hit the bike park once a month. Raced an enduro on it (see my channel for the vid). You can go really really far with a good hardtail and if you don't care about speed, you don't need anything else. In time, you will find that the true limit to your hardtail is what your body can endure because going fast on it can be BRUTAL on the hands. 3 years into the sport, I am looking for my FS to handle bike park days and the occasional enduro. For 95% of my riding, my hardtail is way more than capable.
@sethperrin76992 жыл бұрын
matt it was my 11 birthday today and i got some of your helfere tshirt today love all your content! keep it up matt!
@zachm13132 жыл бұрын
Sick!! I just got this bike!! I love it so much and it’s the first nice bike I’ve ever owned. Great video!!
@ocqi2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, Matt! I love your video. Wish I can go to the Whistler with my sq 3. I love my ht. Well done, Matt! keep for being inspiration.
@titussutherland6242 жыл бұрын
Marin San Quentin added to cart. Love the videos❤️
@DBrown872 жыл бұрын
I love my San Quentin 1 I have the silver one and still in stock form. I've beat the crap out of it, hit dirt jumps, DH trails, climbs, and bombing around downtown. It's awesome! Definitely going to be upgrading to the San Quentin 2 frame next year with the rear thru axle.
@dolphin-studio Жыл бұрын
people sleep on HT I swear. They want their full squish to do all the job, when feeling the trail is half the fun.
@SharrodVisuals Жыл бұрын
Did you end up getting the sq2? What’s so good about thru axles other then being slightly more stable and accurate fitting?
@DBrown87 Жыл бұрын
@@SharrodVisuals It's a stability thing for me. Tracks and holds your lines better, less deflection in choppy stuff. Also easier maintenance, wreaks less havoc on the hub, the rear end of the frame, and its stronger of course. I have a SQ2 and Norco Fluid HT 1 29er with thru axles f/r on that!
@SharrodVisuals Жыл бұрын
@@DBrown87 perfect thank you! Finally someone has answered me about this. I’ve asked nearly 20 people and still didn’t give a proper explanation. 🙏
@tommyking2072 жыл бұрын
I got my mrs that exact bike, an once we swapped to an air fork, she’s ripping it now an absolutely loves the bike. Especially the colour! Great bit of kit for the money! 👌
@CloudyTheCarGuy3 ай бұрын
I started out with a trek roscoe 6 and absolutely wrecked it by the time I got a proper bike and this video is giving me such nostalgia 😂😂
@METEORA_472 жыл бұрын
ooohhh yeaaahhh!!!mattjones ride sanquentin again...makes me very excited! hardcore hardtail!!!🤘🔥🔥🔥
@pound_cake7296 Жыл бұрын
So stoked to see you rip the San Quentin at whistler! I’m from Vancouver island and have a full custom San Quentin 3. I’ve taken it to whistler, the north shore, Squamish and up and down the island and it eats everything up. Best short travel hardcore hardtail I’ve had👌
@JamieWittGuitar2 жыл бұрын
Man you were FLYING down those trails. Exhilarating to watch
@jankie552 жыл бұрын
I have a san quentin 2, and i love it, but i couldn't imagine that I would be good enough rider to take it to a legit bike park, haha. that's wild
@METEORA_472 жыл бұрын
me too.one of the reasons i chose sanquentin is because of mattjones. look how crazy he was with his sanquentin before...sickkk 🔥🔥
@dolphin-studio Жыл бұрын
Why don't you do down blues only instead of blacks. Heck even greens are super fun.
@darrenbarlow57592 жыл бұрын
I actually gasped during this video lol. I just got my first hard tail (Fuse) at age 54. I won't be trying anything close to this lol. Well done mate 👏
@williambreeze26592 жыл бұрын
The fuse is a good bike 👍
@IIGOODZ2 жыл бұрын
Your videos! Are a true inspiration, I miss riding so much , I haven’t ridden, a bike ( bmx ) in almost 10 years , I always wanted to ride a dirt jumper, I’m older now, so I think that would be most efficient for me now , that I’m 50 , I know I can still ride for sure , but they are so expensive, I’m trying to work my magic everyday to try to get one , and that Alcatraz might the dopest D J I’ve seen. Thank you for your inspiration
@michaelharris81442 жыл бұрын
I loved the videos you did building and riding your other two San Quentins. Cool to see you on the hardtail again.
@andygta2 жыл бұрын
Great to see some HT content again, and how capable they are (obviously the rider helps). Love my SQ3!
@PurlCat2 жыл бұрын
I visited Whistler for the first time and took my Chromag Stylus. I was kinda anxious, literally didn't see another hardtail in the lift lines the whole day, but still was able to shred. I'm definitely bringing my hardtail back again.
@BigPaco2132 жыл бұрын
in 202 i got my first MTB hardtail from my local bike shop 550$, I've since upgraded every single part on that bike and I've been loving it all these years!!
@olavomoyen34223 ай бұрын
this shows how fricking good of a rider matt is, crazyyyyyyyyyyyy.
@martincooper80572 жыл бұрын
Wow he exceeds my expectations again your a real inspiration
@vitamind23822 жыл бұрын
I own that exact bike! Did a few upgrades a here and there such as air shocks and whatnot, but I can confirm that that bike is perfect. I jump it, I ride it through local trails, ect and it suited my needs perfectly. The bike is also bombproof. I have down some funky stuff to that bike when learning to jump, and amazingly it works like new. Would def recommend for beginners and even intermediates, cuz I don’t see myself upgrading any time soon.
@hugolamarche7122 жыл бұрын
i know someone with that bike and they seem to love it.
@ianmangham45702 жыл бұрын
How much did you pay for the whatnot?
@vitamind23822 жыл бұрын
I probably put it another grand to the bike shocks and some other shit
@Later_Nerd Жыл бұрын
I've been watching mountain bike videos since like COVID lockdown. Have gotten really into it, but was happy sticking with my BMX. Well I finally took the plunge and picked up a 2022 Marin San Quentin 1 for $700 with less than 5 miles on it. I am new to MTB but I've ridden BMX forever so I needed something that could handle some abuse and be able to jump. I knew I would be sending it over doubles on day one and needed something strong. A $500 XC hardtail just wouldn't cut it. This bike is really awesome. The internal cable routing is so awesome. Plus it has internal routing for a dropper post. Matt playing a part in the design of the bike definitely swayed me into buying it lmao. But I can confirm this is just about the perfect beginner bike. It's a great bike and looks fantastic as well. Marin makes some awesome stuff. I think it's only a matter of time before I also get a Rift Zone lmao.
@RiddleDiddle2 жыл бұрын
I had the same experience with my 1500$ hardtail (Vitus), it's incredible what i could ride with this bike. Downhill with lot of rocks, roots and stuff, so fun! unfortunately i had to sell my bike, kind of regrett it :(. Now i've got a full suspension, still LOT of fun, but not the same.
@Later_Nerd Жыл бұрын
Marin, Polygon and Vitus make some incredible hardtails for the money.
@bentettmar2 жыл бұрын
That is awesome, so glad I chose the San Quentin!
@METEORA_472 жыл бұрын
one of the reasons i chose sanquentin is because of mattjones. look how crazy he was with his sanquentin before...sickkk 🔥🔥
@jokermtb2 жыл бұрын
started mtb'ing on a 1978 Raleigh 10-speed roadie......in 1978......on abandoned neighborhood dirt bike trails.....back then, we just called it bike riding (how quaint) This Marin San Quentin hardtail would have been the most incredible steed EVER back then, now it's entry level! blows my mind a bit. How lucky we are to be in this point in the time-stream....
@TheValueOfN2 жыл бұрын
That was a very effective advertisement. My 2010 Remedy is feeling outdated and I'm considering a new bike. I want this one.
@lachlanpearson81412 жыл бұрын
I recently have brought a San Quentin 3 and it’s the best purchase I’ve ever made you can literally ride the bike anywhere!
@pennywood56532 жыл бұрын
My daughter is currently riding my San Quentin 3 at Livigno. Stable bike, helps with confidence on the big berms, perfect.
@user-rc9ff5gc8i2 жыл бұрын
Sweet. You should shred hardtails with Blake Samson. All that energy could knock the Earth out of orbit. Rock on, man!
@mattperreault44412 жыл бұрын
I bought this exact bike 3 weeks ago as my first mtb bike ever and I've been having a blast with it
@lukerenauld8002 жыл бұрын
I ride a super low budget hardtail down black diamonds and pretty tech stuff. But that Marin seems super reliable, I’m jealous!
@casparharte2 жыл бұрын
Got into your channel coz of hardcore-hardtails. Still building up my Orange crush, still love it!
@jeremyniemann44932 жыл бұрын
Had the green one a few years ago as my intro into mtn biking. It was PERFECT and I’d totally recommend it. I rode the h out of that thing, tinkered on it to learn all the basics and then still sold it without a chain for $500.
@blakegowin-haines17662 жыл бұрын
Hi Matt love your videos you were the reason I started riding. You are such an inspiration would love to meet you one day
@bxmario2 жыл бұрын
I have the same exact bike, just upgraded to a 160mm Lyrik up front and a dropper and xt drive train. I love it. Bought it cause of the geo and wanted to swap between the full suspension and ht. Amazing bike for the price
@SonyToprano19082 жыл бұрын
Yes boy finally some hardtail content 🤙
@lynxg46412 жыл бұрын
Hitting that section on "Fade to Black", on a HT, definitely takes some serious skills, props Matt. While I will agree with those saying a good rider can ride almost anything, I think a nice HT is so underrated, as you kept saying, much more "in touch" with the trail and feedback, just takes more ride input and no "Sleeping on the Job" like you can get away with on a modern FS.
@brettfichtner84072 жыл бұрын
Matthew Jones! Super cool playing the nail game with you at the bar 😎
@jasonlewis69142 жыл бұрын
So rad. I freaking love hardtails. I have a new niner air 9 aluminum hardtail that I have built up. It handles awesome. Of course you feel the bumps. But I love it!
@waydeb16642 жыл бұрын
I took a stock San Quentin 2 to Angel Fire a few years back; It was rough, but the bike made it all day. The bumps are awful, but it's so fun on the jumps
@AlexNordShots2 жыл бұрын
I bought that exact SQ1, same colour even, I upgraded fork to RockShox Pike and I'm loving it :) it can handle bike parks like any other machine !!
@NextLevelRiding2 жыл бұрын
Gutted I just missed bumping into you - hope you had a blast in Whistler - if you're touring Van Isle you might enjoy heading to SendAir an airbag jump centre on the island. 👍🏼
@bobbyh19912 жыл бұрын
This video is the reason why I've just bought a san quentin 1👌
@keithreed50092 жыл бұрын
Just shows what a skilled rider can do 👍
@teancross1082 жыл бұрын
Although your camera is better quality Duncan’s I prefer as it actually shows how fast you are really going. But love the vids.
@SteezyMcEasy2 жыл бұрын
Let’s also remember what great bike handling skills you have, Matt. Someone wanting to buy a budget bike does not know how to ride that smooth ;)
@davidhall51302 жыл бұрын
I love these bikes. I nearly brought sq1 but wanted a through axle so got sq2 only thing I wish I’d done is gone for medium frame rather than large so I could throw it about a bit more
@jordans43482 жыл бұрын
I'm in the same boat, I looked hard at the sq1 but ended with an sq2 I'm 5,9-5,10 and as with you I would imagine the size chart put me in a L wishing in would know to go with a M. Anything you have done to your bike so far to help the fit?
@stevenfinday3422 жыл бұрын
Just got home from a trail ride with the pup and look at my phone to my surprise 😮 Matt with a fresh edit at the dream park
@stevenfinday3422 жыл бұрын
My palms 🌴 r sweeting out here in California headed to gravity game to watch Kyle straight and other shredding daul slalom my ribs r still broken trying ease back in but can't help but go Full Send u, Ben, ur older but less sendy bro , and pro mates were a big inspiration for me when I got sober ur videos gor me thru the withdrawals and not sleeping g for a month but I beat it currently riding more then i did as young boy more fired up then ever at 39 years young can't wait for more whisgnar edits 😀 hardtails for the win
@anuar.m.y2 жыл бұрын
one very important thing i have learned is that being comfortable matters! you could be 6foot 10 and still ride a 27.5 x m frame mtb bike because it makes you feel like riding an oversized BMX, some people like to have more safety and comfort and go for a bigger bike, but a bigger bike is also (most of the time) heavier, this bike with a 27.5 and a large or mid frame for a 6foot guy is perfect specially if you wanna jump high and far. long story short , but buy into the "sizing" thing you have to try and see which bike fits your style of riding and comfort level and go for it, the sizing is just a recommendation, not a must
@BDC_Loot_Goblin Жыл бұрын
Have had this bike almost a couple of years now it is epic, I don’t ride anywhere near these kind of trails but it is more than enough bike for me. Always a fun ride 😅
@octavienrichards27642 жыл бұрын
I actually have that bike. I had it for 4-5 months and I love it. 🔥
@jonathanrowland64982 жыл бұрын
Love this! I have an Alpine Trail C2 but my wife has this exact bike with a dropper post. I love to snag it to take to our local jump trail and it handles it great. Really sweet bike for the price and a great frame for future upgrades.
@JustJake772 жыл бұрын
As diehard HT rider.....I approve of this content.
@darrenwright67132 жыл бұрын
It wouldn't do all that with me riding 😂😂. Matt jones you have to take a hell of alot of credit.
@duckmtb59562 жыл бұрын
Great video! It's really a reminder that your bike isn't holding you back.
@sydney3662 жыл бұрын
Love you’re videos Matt keep shredding
@JimmyBeanz132 жыл бұрын
Nice! I just built a Ragley Big Al! My bare rear wheel cost more than the frame, my fork cost more than the frame, my brakes cost more than the frame, but man I LOVE IT!!!
@jallen872 жыл бұрын
I ride a San Quentin 3 that I recently single-speeded and use for dirt jumping. Reminds me of my BMX days. It’s a perfect bike.
@nobono17152 жыл бұрын
dude people think you need full sus to jump they forgot BMX exists, its the rider not the bike.
@jacekbucko3623 Жыл бұрын
@jeff mate, how you feel on it jumping? Bike's weight isn't a problem?
@jallen87 Жыл бұрын
@@jacekbucko3623 Bike is crazy light, even more so now without all the gears. Super easy to maneuver in the air.
@calebbatty60592 жыл бұрын
Love all your vids, your awesome just got me some new fresh helfare gear😁😮💨😮💨
@zack_games2 жыл бұрын
insane video matt love the bike i hope to see you in woburn
@ctsingletrack Жыл бұрын
The 1 definitely has the coolest paint job.
@riggermortisfpv5262 жыл бұрын
I love hardtails so so so much. Ive only owned 1 full squish.....I sold it. I still ride the CUBE Pro LTD I built (1200.00) and Id never trade it.
@TheDarKris2 жыл бұрын
Why the hell was I looking for hardtail Whistler videos like an hour before this went live 🤣
@WilliamBeaver-tb9nt5 күн бұрын
I bought the new huffy rock creek 29, just recently got new tires, Kenda sport nevegal 29 2 20, i have the trexler nature preserve here in Allentown Pennsylvania and it handles everything from the jumps, berms and more.
@xandermitchell95962 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Now I know that hardtails are so capable I am thinking about getting a commencal meta ht am. Love you videos Matt!!
@PepperandCaseysRV2 жыл бұрын
Check out the Ragley Big Al also. $450 and super solid I take it off big drops. Shipping was fast. Got it from chain reaction cycles.
@EvergreenOG2 жыл бұрын
Damn dude u can ride a big wheel and do well with your skill set. Awesome
@choosing.tangent2 жыл бұрын
hardtails rule. full stop.... I run a Steel Reserve with a Circus Expert. rock on!
@ruairimurphy98652 жыл бұрын
I started watching you in lockdown, I bought a San Quentin 3 here in Australia then about 2 months later it was stolen from my apartments garage, my other bike was right next to it without a lock on it and wasn't touched, so sad, wish I still had a good hardtail
@Da_jimbob-plop Жыл бұрын
Someone help, by mean anything can it be used for wheelies? is that included in everything?
2 жыл бұрын
Well that's a proper bike ad if i've ever seen one.
@Nick_CF2 жыл бұрын
My specialized rockhopper was stolen and I ended up replacing it with what I could afford in the moment which was a Marin Eldridge and it has been amazing. It is fully custom now with upgraded parts and i converted it to a 1X. Little thing rips and is light as shit. Got over 2000 miles on it. Never sleep on a hardtail...they will surprise you everytime.
@SgtRipcord2 жыл бұрын
I rode a Norco torrent and a Da Bomb hardtail on Whistler throughout 2000 - 2002 on every run and had a blast and turned some heads :)
@anthonybrz Жыл бұрын
Im literally hoping to get this same exact bike, going to try and order it on monday! I have a few trails around me and I used to ride. Im always so eager to watch your new videos so I think I owe it to myself to get myself one. I seen the 2022 on sale for a price I think I can manage. Ill just need a helmet and some fivetens!
@nosreuter2 жыл бұрын
Great idea and great content! So good for people new to the sport seeing what the "low end" bike offers. Which in this case seemed to be tons of capability! Depending on riding style I would imagine that when it's time to service the fork the money might be better spent towards something sturdier but still budget friendly.
@GoodFridayVideos Жыл бұрын
I took my Marin Bobcat Trail 3 to a downhill park and it was so much fun!!
@miles19092 жыл бұрын
If we use the logic of what a pro rider can do on a bike, we’d all be out on bed bikes (a la Sam pilgrim). Great video though,short and sweet.
@craigbutler62432 жыл бұрын
Rode Antur Stiniog & Dyfi on my 2019 Trek Rosco 7 about 2 weeks ago, no issues, great riding.
@DankoleClouds2 жыл бұрын
I'd love to see you riding the hardtail more. Maybe a video showing you upgrade it a bit? Either way, this was rad.
@CarosEdits2 жыл бұрын
Next levels stunts with cool bike bro And the place is also very cool bro Keep it up
@DHBucsFan10 күн бұрын
Yes this video is two years old, but I just watched it, so I'm commenting on it. I have a (2009) Trek 6000 hardtail, that I a) love, and b) likely fits the "budget hardtail" definition for this video, even if it is an older bike now, that said, I agree with @griffmtb that it is 90% the rider, because as good as my Trek might be, while Matt could absolutely send it down Whistler bike park, I cannot lol Very cool video though!
@simon__39192 жыл бұрын
I like these type of videos. The only bad thing on this ver of Sant Quentin are open dropouts. Not an issue on more expensive versions but this is a big minus for me.
@dewindoethdwl2798 Жыл бұрын
I’ve been guilty of building a number of hardtails over the years where the bottom bracket is the only new part, everything else is from the local bike shop bin or ex-eBy or similar sites. The key is a reliable frame, most of mine have been Nukeproof Scouts. It makes the initial outlay easier to live with, you can aim for a higher spec (accepting a little wear) and you learn loads about servicing your parts.
@TheAustindarby2 жыл бұрын
I have a hardtail. The part of the US that I’m in I didn really see it necessary to buy a full sus bike. Most trails are fairly smooth if not then it’s mostly roots. So I spent my money on a higher end hardtail and I love it.
@macleod15922 жыл бұрын
Hardtail for life!
@julianw56922 жыл бұрын
It's worth remembering matt is a PROFESSIONAL bike rider. I have a hardtail with similar geo. Take it to steep stuff and try go fast. It's not fun.
@tmayberry75592 жыл бұрын
Matt Jones I enjoyed watching you enjoy yourself 😁😁
@drkslider11822 жыл бұрын
I bought a SQ 2 this spring and as a very heavy rider it has been holding up great!
@demonneutrino87202 жыл бұрын
I feel like riding a hard tail builds so much skill. It asks more of you, especially the legs as that is 100% your suspension.
@matticus633910 ай бұрын
I would say the only thing really people need to be aware of if they buy the SQ1 and want to upgrade it later is that it does not use boost 148 rear spacing and thru axle like the 2 and 3. So if someone buys the 1 thinking they are getting the 2 and 3 frame with lower end components they are not. The 1 has a different frame.
@Dannyjones12 жыл бұрын
Another sales pitch for the San Quentin... Important to remember good riders can ride anything.
@bennybradford2 жыл бұрын
My San Quentin three is my only bike. Just rode it all day at Whistler and had no trouble on the flow trails, but for sure would like a full sus for the tech
@brodystaff2 жыл бұрын
the whole point of this video is to prove you don’t need a super expensive bike to have fun and do cool stuff
@BigStreams_2 жыл бұрын
Definitely a sales pitch, but it’s important to also realize that some bikes would fall apart on a trail like that. He’s at least proving that when ridden decently the entry level bike is up to the task. Supposedly he helped design the geometry so it should be something he’s decent with and is capable of tougher trails and jumps.
@jefferson94282 жыл бұрын
Yeah, so? It’s his job to represent his sponsors. If you don’t want one don’t buy one lol. I’d be surprised if this video even results in one sale anyway so what’s the big deal?
@Dannyjones12 жыл бұрын
@@antoinedoinell Before you edited your comment, you put "your moms a good rider"... How grown up of you. Half wit!🙄