Downhill Set-Up Trends | Why You Shouldn’t Copy The World Cup Pros!

[@McSchwabl]

Yes finally Downhill content. We need more presenters on Downhill bikes

[@HarryKuloh]

Incorrect.

[@gmbntech]

If Nukeproof want to send me a Dissent of my own, I won't complain. Hint hint. lol - Anna :)

[@ChrisCapoccia]

Explanation about tire inserts was good. I've been wondering the same thing with races being lost by flats

[@Rhn..js2]

I’m 6’2 and have been really enjoying the mullet setup

[@loisbeigli]

Thank you Anna! Carbon rims on my downcountry and enduro bikes, love the feel

[@minniusmannius9165]

Good to see a lot more DH and Enduro racers are using the Ochain this year.

[@thim8009]

I haven't noticed much difference on my analog bike when it comes to mullet vs. full 29er. It's on my decoy and levo where I noticed a huge difference with a mullet.

[@LaurentiusTriarius]

I'm riding a full 29er for the most part but when I need agility between the trees I take my mullet 29 in the front 26 back, it is also much shorter...

[@traildogisla]

Definitely recommend mid level riders do a telemetry day with a pro like Dialled.Telementry to get a good base setting and learn what good suspension feels like, most mid level riders simply wont get to those settings without guidance

[@henrycowell193]

Get em all running Rockstop inserts, low profile and keep the linear feel through the tire

[@charleskoehler5255]

AWESOME content guys, keep up the good work..!

[@FROTHASHOW]

Great video, might I suggest one of the biggest trend is ochain

[@alexanderscott2567]

I'm sticking with the coaster brake

[@gmbntech]

lol

[@Dawks12]

With regards to adjustability as you said at the end. It would be amazing to see that filtering down to enduro bikes. Reach adjust, chain stay adjust etc. it would be especially good for those like myself that fall into the cusp of two sizes.

[@gmbntech]

Agreed!

[@traildogisla]

Nooo, most riders can't set up a bike with the adjustment available at the moment!

[@Dawks12]

@@traildogisla I get that but as for someone like myself and other like minded people as I assume you are, could benefit by being able to adjust reach and chain stay. Plus if you’re unable to set a bike up in todays day and age with KZbin videos and tutorials, I would say biking probably isn’t for that person 😂

[@traildogisla]

@@Dawks12👍 how many bikes have never been adjusted, or if they have, stuck in longest/slackest mode and never changed again. Alot of the adjustment are marketing tick boxes, they are tiny adjustments and some scream that that designer couldn't make up their mind. Most of us need consistency in our bikes, not more variables to muck up! 😂

[@Dawks12]

@@traildogisla I dunno about mucking it up and marketing tick boxes and yes I would agree that people leave the adjustments in the particular settings when they’re dialled in hence why I would like to see other adjustments like reach and chain stay that arguably would be more beneficial to people than a flip chip that doesn’t do a lot. My bike has 455mm reach and although it doesn’t sound a lot I wish it had like a fraction more and with it costing a lot of money and being between sizes I think if the adjustments were there it could solve problems for people like me who have this issue of sizing. 5mm - 7mm reach and chainstay adjustment is quiet a lot especially if you’re in tune with your bike.

[@alanmartinezrodriguez884]

Great video guys. Very informative and Anna delivers as always. Keep it up!! ps: Shout out to the cam guys for those great shots.

[@gmbntech]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bat_fastard4525]

You’ve really found your groove young lady, your videos flow super well, also credit to the crew the visuals are pukka, hats off to you all tbf 😂

[@gmbntech]

Thanks for the feedback! Glad you're enjoying the videos :)

[@LaurentiusTriarius]

I second that opinion even if I have divergent opinions about some things, great content 👍

[@Philoniousmonk]

She is the best!!

[@Len_M.]

I like the COMMENCAL SUPREME DH V5 SIGNATURE AIR PURE WHITE. Are there any good Belt Driven DH eMTB’s?

[@nickthaskater]

Bring back the 26"s - love my 2017 Kona Stinky 26.

[@gmbntech]

The Rampage riders are already bring 26 back!

[@crouisk]

Have not been able to afford to watch since it went behind the Paywall. Cheers

[@AdventureAwaits4u]

What about riders using O-Chain?

[@kalbetc6664]

just use a low engagement hub, its cheaper and works the same

[@ricaaat]

@@kalbetc6664 i disagree, cause low engagement hubs have big disadvantages, especially for racers.

[@tomassanesson902]

Awesome cool video

[@HeidiFegles]

Greg minnar runs full 29 6’-3” I also 6-3 prefer full 29” but also bikes finally fit me after 20 years of riding tiny kids bikes they called xl

[@HeidiFegles]

If they could change suspension settings through the track and actually have different setting for different lines and not wreck changing it it will go fast for sure. Logic has a new state of the art shock. It’s probably and air shock that they are hiding. Tactical advantage.

[@lsugimoto8361]

I love to check out Pit Bits at all the World Cup DH races!! Although I like to see the progression, that doesn't mean I'll apply any of them to my personal DH bike. --- Definitely more DH content!!!

[@samblenkharn8099]

#askgmbntech please could you explain what you mean when you talk about suspension and tyres having a linear feel vs a progressive feel? Thanks.

[@kmsbailey405]

I really want the Commencal Jersey at the end of the video

[@joshuadaggerhomeaccount6224]

great video anna, keep up the great content. Btw can you please make a video on sr suntour fork and shock service. Thanks

[@cjmpaja]

SR Suntour themselves have a channel here on youtube that has tutorials on how to servide their forks...

[@reinholdachleitner2069]

Awesome video but that Nukeproof looks massive for Anna,she looks great with her hair tied back.💯👌🏻🚴‍♀️

[@gmbntech]

It borrowed Neil's bike from the office! Shhh, don't tell him. - Anna ;)

[@reinholdachleitner2069]

@@gmbntech 👍🏻🚴‍♀️

[@kodithebear]

Inserts = game changer

[@darrenreilly1785]

Ronan "Doon"😂

[@rickytizzle123]

High pivot bikes just feel weird, regardless of whether they’re quicker or not. I rode a Brooklyn Racelink back in the day and the more rearward axle path felt unnatural to me. Trying to get the front wheel up to get over stuff was noticeably harder and I couldn’t manual to save my life. I know it’s subjective and I’m only stating my own opinion but I don’t want the fastest bike or the lightest bike, I want the most fun bike - high pivot isn’t that for me, it’s the complete opposite.

[@khattrimtb89]

How tall is Mr. Brosnon...You mentioned everyone's except Troy's..🤷‍♂️🙂

[@berd2011]

Google is your best friend

[@khattrimtb89]

@@berd2011 yes thank you but which is correct.. 1.67 m or 1.70m 🙂

[@cunning-stunt]

@@khattrimtb89 Depends on if he is wearing his heels or not.

[@khattrimtb89]

@@cunning-stunt haha 😂 🤝

[@dystopiaisutopia]

Why does it matter? Worry about yourself and how slow you are.

[@okeydokey9843]

Ronan Dunne his second name is pronounced “done”

[@richardgarza7083]

Never in all my years did I think I would see a MTB that can only go downhill. Even the Drome bikes can be ridden round the block... carefully! Wow.

[@Rich_Pick]

Have you been riding under a rock? Weve had full on DH bikes for donkeys years.

[@Bally46]

Dh bikes have been around for the same amount of time as mountain biking existed. You can still ride them normally, theyre just set up to be best at going down a hill...

[@AnjooHahn]

Free rims and tires for days and a mechanic who will change it for you. Why would need an insert?

[@sloops4398]

To win the race even with a light puncture for example. Once had a puncture in the rear and was happy to have a insert to not crash and get injured.

[@traildogisla]

Reliability and more importantly better feel and grip

[@casper18795]

Who the hell would copy the insane setups at world cup DH? This would be like putting a F1 tune on your work commute vehicle.

[@drk_blood]

2:34 thank me later 😂

[@lunchonaskyscaper]

I thought there were nine DH races in this season, not six?

[@TivonSanders]

Anna, who in the Sam Hill are you talking about? 😉😂

[@MudmanDH]

I thought Sam Hill was on a full 29 bike.

[@nathantoney.1501]

Don’t forget aluminum frames

[@Thomas-vm4vd]

virtual high pivot isn't simply high pivot lol

[@myrtlekenazjanairo9411]

You shouldnt copy them because they are built for their preferences - IN RACING!

[@nigelnathan]

no bull structured information.

[@GeorgeFrideric71]

Still don't understand the 'mullet' designation.

[@MrMuz99]

"Business up front, party in the back" isn't that what defines 'Mullet'?

[@gaddobronx6740]

From what I understand the mullet bike is better when going downhill as the bigger front and the smaller wheel at the back keeps the bike less steep of an angle. So this gives. More control and better maneuverability. With similar sized tires, the angle is steeper and more likely to go over the bars at steep angles and high speed. That's my understanding I may be wrong

[@drk_blood]

But why "mullet".. what does it mean, this word, and what's the connection..?

[@dystopiaisutopia]

You gonna cry?

[@joshuaanothereraseddad]

It come's from the mullet haircut of the 80s. That haircut was considered "business up front, party in the back". Then the term mullet made it's way into motocross when Kawi introduced the 80cc "big wheel". Bigger front wheel, smaller rear wheel. The rest is history.

[@Kim_Miller]

How about a trend where people stop calling pedals with clips, 'clipless'?

[@tictacben6745]

It’s not a trend it’s a lifestyle

[@gmbntech]

You'll have to take that one up with the people who made them... in about the mid 80's!

[@dystopiaisutopia]

This video is too dark. Seriously too dark. You need to edit more exposure into it.

[@nickthaskater]

Looks fine to me. Time for a new screen?

[@dystopiaisutopia]

@@nickthaskater nope it was dark on my TV too. Just the segments filmed by GMBN. Pay attention

[@adam.677]

Maybe it's because us downhill'ers are cool ASF and we don't follow goofy trends that other bike goofs love to copy 😂 sorry not sorry!