Custom NS Snabb Carbon // BIKE CHECK

[@nathanfagan9881]

Really good to see somebody who works in the industry not jumping on every new "standards" bandwagon. It's refreshing to not have the latest and "greatest" tech being rammed down our throats. I'm appreciative that progression is good but God we can't all buy a new bike every year. I just got myself an Orange Five Factory 2016 second hand and it's phenomenal, it was nearly £5000 new and I got it for less than a third of that and a 66 degree head angle will do me fine!! Keep up the content dude, like to see your opinion on things.

[@PedalingDave]

@nathan fagan, I agree. For most normal riders, imho of course, the gains from new tech are marginal at best year to year. The biggest bang for the buck will be lighter/stiffer wheels.

[@jimanastasio192]

I also want to mention that as a car guy, I have a fully stocked tool box at home. I did not buy a multi-tool. I simply replaced all of the Torx and Phillips head fasteners on my bikes with cap screws (with the exception of rotor hardware and brake bleed plugs). That way, all I have to carry is a cheap hardware store Allen Wrench set on the trail. Because my bikes are inspected and tuned after every ride I rarely have to use them. I'd like to also state that I still run tube tires and haven't had a flat on the trail since 2009. And I ride hard. I love bare broken bedrock. The flats stopped when I switched from Maxxis to Kenda tires. See, my riding philosophy is all about having fun. I'm not a competitive rider and don't obsess over weight. Comfort, reliability and capability.

[@prakadot]

if your bike is vintage, than my is ancient! lol sick build btw 👍👍

[@TheLostCo]

Haha! Thanks!!

[@kwilson4880]

Wow, I still use a 2013

[@upsidedown260]

Hi, could you make a video for Fox X2 servicing please !

[@seanhornchek6440]

you need to bleed the shock so its def needed to be sent in to a suspension shop for service.

[@jacquesdahlet7207]

love the comment on boost ! couldn't agree more :D

[@TheDexDrive]

Is it really that much of a difference or was that sarcastic?

[@corpus_del]

@@TheDexDrive that was pure sarcasm

[@Thebirdemoji]

What's boost?

[@jimanastasio192]

Great video Mike. Love the patio chair. I enjoy working on and customizing my bikes as much as I do riding them and your tech videos have been very helpful. I have a lot of experience with modifying cars so I'm taking to the bike stuff pretty quickly. I'm surprised at the number of riders I see nursing or pushing their bikes due to minor problems they don't know how to fix. You know, things like dragging brakes or tweaked derailleurs. It gives me a chance to pay hero, but I always recommend your channel. These people carry multi-tools because the bike shop salesman told them they need it, but they don't show them how to use it. And of course, they should. It amazes me that people can enjoy riding without really educating themselves on the equipment they use. I mean, I just bought a really clean 2014 Giant Reign X1 and I really like it. But it had a chain drop problem that I think was caused by the fact that there was too big of a difference in the size if the chain rings (a 2x10 using 36t and 22t rings). I swapped in a 24t and was able to tune the problem away. I thought 1st gear was too low to be useful anyway. The previous owner said the bike didn't climb well. He should have tried sliding the seat forward a little. The bike isn't a skyrocket, but it will climb and it's comfortable while doing so. Learning to dial in your bike is a skill worth its weight in gold.

[@Guineson]

Yeah man, Project321 hubs for the win! I love my quiet pawls and high engagement 🤘

[@thelegendmtb3483]

What are you doing to run Atlas pedals on carbon cranks? Spacer or did you just cutout the crank arm boot? I'm with you on the WTB tires, I tore the bead off a Minion DHR2, WTB much more durable. Respect running the Judge 2.4, my fav tire, I use it front/rear with HG/Tough. Some complain they're too heavy, I don't notice. You don't have any issues with the harder rubber fast rolling rear slipping? Great bike build, well chosen components package, only changes I'd make are saddle (WTB) , chainguide with bash (OneUp) and dropper I'd go PNW Rainer as it's serviceable at home.

[@TheLostCo]

I cut the crank boots and always use pedal washers. The Judge is a badass tire! I prefer a harder compound in the rear as the tire will wear down slower and will be easier to break loose in corners.

[@thelegendmtb3483]

@@TheLostCo thanks brother, super helpful.

[@Gworan]

I have a 2018 Snabb 160, the alloy one, and I laughed at your comment about the frame not being boost (the 2018 is also non-boost), you deserve more likes.

[@TheLostCo]

Hahaha thanks man!!

[@anttiharing]

I really like your setup. The all black components with the fox orange go really well together! Personally I would switch the brakes to maguras but haven't tried the codes so I don't have anything to say about them, but i bet they are good if you're riding them! Keep making great content and ride hard!

[@justicebdone7]

excellent video, you are building credibility in my opinion because you aren't trying to push all the new products while at the same time being practical about your choices even though you have a bike company and btw You can Shred, great skills

[@jamespaterson6550]

Really enjoyed this vid,so nice to see someone on here that doesn't have the very latest shiny shiny. Your bike is like so many of ours ,a product of tried and tested over time what works best for you. A d not what's currently on trend.

[@TheLostCo]

Haha yeah... until you see my new bike check video I'm posting this weekend 🤔

[@hyperbunny7054]

I take this as I've picked components well; lots of matches to my 2017 transition scout carbon ( just at less of a budget, so no kashima and carbon rims). Also love the fun pop ride of "vintage" George, as I came from bmx

[@TylerBoothGolf]

Yea bro, bike's looking mint! Glad you enjoy the bike, even being "vintage" 🤣It's like my 2016 Scout; I just like the bike & don't mind having an older bike! Let's ride soon!

[@TheLostCo]

Yeah man 2016 bikes were pretty dialed!!

[@jggutierrez9]

Just wanted to say..... Excellent video Mike!! Informative & fun!!

[@bmxriderforlife1234]

figured since you like adjustment on the fly for your suspension id let you know about the mrp ramp control cartridges you can get. replaces the tokens. my plan is to get the grip2 plus that and something for the rear so that i can get it perfectly dialed in and if i let anyone else try my bike they can as well.

[@bmxriderforlife1234]

.......oh man youd have hated me. my hubs were always so loud. also funnily enough kinda want those new hydra i9 hubs. engagement but that sound though. to be fair though loud hubs often have more rolling resistance.

[@OiTugga]

Definitely like that snabb. Looking for a 2018 right now!

[@OiTugga]

Found a BNIB 2017 snabb e2 carbon. Stoked!

[@Tequila628]

1:42 Please explain how having a 148mm boost would help in this rear wheel sliding situation! I can't get my head around it!

[@justicebdone7]

he's being sarcastic bro

[@Tequila628]

@@justicebdone7 thanks, mate, I'm not retarded, he just didn't sound sarcastic.

[@TheLostCo]

@@Tequila628 I'm officially a true sarcasm master 😎

[@popbandol]

Thaaaaanksss for having a personality

[@MTBSamurai]

As the ex distributor for NS bikes in Japan for 12 years I can tell you one thing. Make sure to pick up a spare derailier hanger if you see one available.Snap it up while you have a chance. NS do not make many spares and usually stop caring about customers with problems on older frames. NS love making money but they are less interested in the hassle of making customers happy.

[@TheLostCo]

Yep, got one!

[@daverichardson6334]

Love your videos man! I've learned a lot watching them. I just tried to install my EDC on my 2017 Evil Following. I went through all the steps but now am having trouble with my headset being loose. Is there something I'm doing wrong or something I missed?

[@PedalingDave]

Awesome video man. Probably one of the most entertaining bike checks I've ever seen! Subbed and will be checking out the store online.

[@TheLostCo]

Thanks a ton Dave! Please never hesitate to contact us at the shop with anything you ever need and we'll be extremely happy to help!

[@Mex_the_Fox]

Loved your comment about "old" bikes... So maybe some people realize it is not necessary to instantly buy the latest model

[@bertrathkin4298]

Cool bike, riding, and video!

[@sloops4398]

Like the mounting of your fender. Doesn't make scratches like the normal mounting with cable ties. Do you have the link for the component you used for your botombracket?

[@Roaming50]

Nice seeing a KZbinr not riding that latest frame... personally I’m still rocking a 2013 Santa Cruz Tallboy LT Carbon with 3x10 drivetrain no less! The suspension is somewhat upgraded though.....

[@TheLostCo]

Heck yeah! We're firm believers that everybody doesn't always need a new bike!

[@TheLostCo]

Thanks for checking out my bike check!! If you'd like to get your hands on some of the parts I like to, head over to our website @ thelostco.com 😎

[@brunaogemeplay2439]

i dont know how much the snabb changed over the years,but if a recent snabb has a boost spacing,couldn't you just try to change the rear triangle,of course considering that aside from the spacing the mounts for the linkage of the suspension still the same

[@gilvillamor5066]

some bikes design even couple years ago still rad looking for another 4-6 years

[@LukaPerkov]

Great bike. I like the mud guard a lot!

[@PlanetOfGeorge]

just about to get the snabb 150 2019 can't wait

[@renenavarro4121]

You cant hit jumps? Cuz it's not boosted? There must me something in the water I drink then before I ride my 26er hardtail.

[@arminklinger3518]

Did you ever tryed the magura vyron? I owned a fox transfer and it was worse than the vyron

[@TheLostCo]

Nope! I wasn't into the delay between remote and dropper post. Looking very forward to the Reverb AXS though!

[@BrianVaughn]

Nice setup! You should look to work with Tenet. I dig their stem and pedals.

[@TheLostCo]

We're going to be doing an episode of MTB Insider with Tyler from Tenet and his products will be on our website tomorrow!

[@klimasss71]

what a lovely schreder! ns bikes rox ! cheers from Poland

[@akawazzupwitdat1543]

Shoutout to Dustin Adams for putting Kamloops on the map for manufacturing WeROne rims!

[@bartverstraeten2701]

Hey Mike, would you prefer to use the one-up components stem instead of the tread in your fork?

[@EricDupont]

Did you have cushcore on the back?

[@TheLostCo]

I don't ride any tire inserts, but Russ and Jason have been talking me into trying a Cush Core in the rear. We'll see if that happens this Spring!

[@Cryton1]

hello, you could possibly swap the rear triangle with one that has boost spacing so you don't eat it anymore.

[@corpus_del]

i believe that was a joke towards boost.....he most probably doesn't care as it makes no difference for him :)

[@trailladymtb7700]

Hey buddy! The last video i saw of lost co. was you were riding a Kona Process. Which of these two bikes is your fave? The Snabb or Kona?

[@marianwachow6482]

Awesome bike! NS Bikes is not very popular brand. How U get it?

[@calebds28]

Bro you are just too awesome and I do like the bike....

[@anthonywalters7434]

This thing’s geo reminds me of a Canyon Strive. 66 Degree HTA and a 440mm reach on a medium frame.

[@blasiusriz8124]

I asked in another video before, what are those brake adaptors you are using? They are not the typical bridge type adaptors. Any advantages using those?

[@niklas.4381]

Hey! This doesn't relate to this video, but I have a Rockshox pike rc with 150mm travel from 2018 and I was wondering wether the oil volume in both lower legs is equal or wether they are different... On the Sram website they say that the oil volume is 10ml, but they don't mention wich side. And on the bolt on the right leg is a note saying 10ml as well, but does this apply to the left leg too? 🤔 Thanks for any answeres🙃

[@TheLostCo]

The chart for 2018 RockShox forks is @ www.sram.com/sites/default/files/techdocs/gen.0000000005368_2018_fs_oil_air_coil_token_specification_english_rev_d.pdf Scroll to the Pike, and follow it to the right where it shows lower leg oil volumes for both the damper side and air side. It calls for 10cc of 0W-30 in each side,.

[@niklas.4381]

All right, thank you😊👌🏼

[@HansPeter-qu6yc]

I tought so often about buying one of those press fit bearings. Do you think one of them is worth the Money ?

[@EDMLuigiRS]

Awesome build how much it weighs?

[@TheLostCo]

This bike weights about exactly 32 pounds.

[@lupstarr4379]

Can you get one of the wheels pf92 bottom brackets for a dub crankset?

[@braddersfire13]

I’m riding a 26” NS soda air 2013 👌🏾💪🏽💪🏽

[@ronh7510]

Mike. Do you have a preference of 27.5 over 29? I’m the same height as you and I’m trying to decide on which route to go on my next bike for a hard tail. My previous was a 27.5 so I have no experience on a 29

[@ertanveli2247]

Is Sram x9 long cage(the metal grey one)rear derailleur compatible with 10sp cassete(36t to 11t) and 10sp shifter?

[@TheLostCo]

Is your rear derailleur labeled as a 10 speed? if so, then yes it will work!

[@user-bu4rb5ss5t]

What do you think about Magura MT7 instead of Sram code rsc?

[@TheLostCo]

I personally have never ridden Magura brakes as other mechanics/industry people we chat with often have complained of them being tough to live with. I also don't have any complaints about SRAM brakes so no reason for me to look elsewhere! -Mike

[@p_aulwhite]

Do you ever come across bears or mountain lions on your rides?

[@Yhuannenorelle]

nice bike man

[@chriscurran6538]

Were any one inch ruts developed due to the making of this video?

[@TheLostCo]

HOLY LOL. Dude those 1 inch ruts will swallow you whole!!

[@r6chrisk]

When you doing a fit 4 video pal?

[@zxtenn]

Does BOOST really make that much difference in handling?

[@TheLostCo]

Haha not really, that was all a joke!

[@chrisgreen1021]

Hay pal iv got a 2019 carbon patrol with dpx2 in it I’m 84kg do u think I’d benifit from fitting x2

[@issekarlsson3019]

From now on i will say "I'm still rocki'n the 2015 Scott Gambler 720" Instead of "Im rocki'n the 2015 Scott Gambler 720"... xD

[@seanhornchek6440]

Lol you and I run the exact same drivetrain setup, except the chainring.

[@TheLostCo]

Sweet!!

[@marcosmadrazo2440]

Rad video dudes! Fan.

[@jeffschroeder8875]

If i run a 34t circular chainring, what size oval should i run? Do i size down to 32t oval ring?

[@mtbgo7860]

Jeffrey Schroeder if anything size up your oval

[@michaelm1481]

So the fork travel is shorter than the shock??

[@michaelstewart9308]

Nothing wrong with that, DH bikes have been doing that for decades

[@durace99]

Hey it’s Geddy Lee. Yay.

[@thecount1001]

reminds me a bit of my 2016 Patrol. dialed bike, great all around and decent as a trail bike. more all around compared to some of todays enduro monsters.

[@TheLostCo]

Yep, 2016/2017 were all pretty dialed bikes!

[@joelod.4763]

Wheres the dork disk at

[@chihirogustafson8557]

I love wheels mfg bbs! Got a pressfit 30 thread together for my cross country bike

[@TheLostCo]

They're so sweet!!

[@mtmtb]

WOW!!, I would love to have that bike if I ever get the chance to, haha... maybe if you get a new bike, I could, you know ;)... just maybe. haha Sick bike, by the way. much love, cheers!!

[@southsoundrider5428]

Mike, your bike frame is so 2016. You need to upgrade from that dinosaur :)

[@TheLostCo]

I'm surprised we didn't lose all of our subscribers!

[@mtbgo7860]

Something I can’t understand. If most of us use the rear brake more, why not put a 200 on the back and a 180 on the front? Bigger rotors in back make more sense to me.

[@Roaming50]

Mtb Go well the rear is more about controlling speed over absolute stopping. As long as you’re not overheating the rear on long descents then why have a rotor that’s larger than necessary? On my trail bike I run 180 front and 160 rear XTs and I can lock up the rear with my pinky so I hardly need a larger brake. My fat bike is another matter though...

[@noahkuhl7949]

Snabb carbon seems like a funny name for a bike 🤦‍♂️😂 Seems stabel tho if it's from 2016 👌😂

[@animation01boy]

what is boost spacing ?

[@jloucks7]

What the hell does boost to spacing have to do

[@iandavy7943]

Ok wtf mike straight up rips good on you homie

[@claudelu92]

HOw much would cost your bike ?

[@sundayblack]

How does it wheelie ?

[@TheLostCo]

Well the bike probably wheelies well, but I'm just personally terrible at them!

[@davidbissels6882]

Lol. I have the same saddle and mine is too wide

[@TheLostCo]

Haha lets trade!

[@dinunclv]

You wear gloves on your feet? O.0

[@yaronmtb8848]

👍 📹 big 👍up!

[@ryancorra3995]

When did 2016 bikes become retro

[@TheLostCo]

Haha that was just a joke, I was poking fun at having a frame that isn't boost.

[@pbrenneman5]

Boost is the only reason I made it through todays ride.

[@TheLostCo]

LOL WINNING COMMENT RIGHT HEREEE hahahahaha

[@NPC-kh7nh]

Having an old bike isn't an issue. If you have fun on a penny farthing, good luck to you.

[@birdskullmtb177]

about to call him now

[@TheLostCo]

Chyea!!

[@l.carroll9076]

E should always stand for Enduro.

[@realmccoy220]

2016 is vintage now? i guess my scott yz0 2005 is ancient. XD

[@jamilaf11]

So is my "renewed" Giant Reign from 2005 LOL. Ancient MTBs FTW!

[@TheLostCo]

Haha guys that was a joke! We're a boutique shop and a lot of the stuff we sell is to customers who buy a brand new bike every 6 months so I was just kidding how my bike is "old".

[@realmccoy220]

@@TheLostCo no worries dude. how I wish I have the same job as yours testing and abusing a lot of my dream bikes. nice build btw

[@GerdragonHD1]

Waaaait a Minute... 2016 is retro? 😂 Fuck im getting old

[@chriss5482]

I liked this video because he fell of his chair 😅

[@masonrudolph7249]

bit of loam to the dome eh

[@TheLostCo]

Oh yeah! No shortage out here!

[@justinwbohner]

why r u lost?

[@TheLostCo]

Haha we don't like sitting still!

[@TeensierPython]

boost... am i missing the joke? i don't understand.

[@TheLostCo]

Haha its a bike nerd joke!

[@Heiserton]

Get out of the stone-age man...You're living in the past. Everyone KNOWS the better, more up-to-date, fashionable bikes and bike fads make you a better rider.... Sheesh....and you call yourself an Mtb'er.

[@TheLostCo]

I honestly need to question my life!!

[@ThePankrt]

This bike looks pretty sweet. I have a new modern bike with 29-inch wheels and it looks like a big ship in a small bay. I am very disappointed with this hype around 29-inch wheels. This NS Snabb frame looks gorgeous, clean, sexy curves and most importantly, it is agile. My bike is not nimble in tight corners, it makes me angry and sad because I spent € 4k on the bike. Newer ones are not always better. There is only one big advantage it is a longer reach.

[@josuaschulz8928]

Last time riding my tire exploded because i don't have boost.

[@infinitelyreasonablemtb6801]

Is that a local trail here in Bellingham??:)

[@TheLostCo]

@@infinitelyreasonablemtb6801 Over the river and through the woods!

[@TheLostCo]

Hahaha, gotta have boost!!!

[@johndixion6378]

First

[@CopperCityPatriot]

You fall down, all the time, because your review bike(and probably sponsor), does not have Boost-spacing. Must be a piss-poor rider. Me reliable old Diamondback, Cube, and Jamis, all 29ers, have no Boost spacing and i still rocket down tree-root covered trails of the Adirondacks. And I don't fall down.

[@ioannisginis147]

Do you ever use 165 crank?