Are Mullet MTBs Faster and More Fun? | GMBN Presenter Challenge

[@lucatsch]

That jump with that Superman style flying in the middle was fucking sick man

[@dirtsurfernz]

Agreed.

[@tsunyx5801]

Totally

[@joppek77]

Being a smaller dude, I'm in the process of converting my 26" into a 26" rear, 27.5" front mullet. Excited to see how that turns out! I'm also rocking a corona mullet irl...

[@vtecmossy]

I did that last Yr can't complain bike is better than it was buying new 27.5 dh 200mm forks wasn't a fun part of the upgrade 😁

[@leonline3424]

@@vtecmossy i'm doing that on my sons bike, great way to give older bikes more life !

[@tonyvaccarelli7950]

Doing the same to my rig

[@premyslsacky5006]

I have this setup on my two bikes, works great. First one is demo 7 with 27.5+ lyrik, second one is HT dirt/trail bike. I would recommend this to anyone. You can build very capable bike for vely low price.

[@liamharrison9379]

Good idea, especially for younger riders it would help a lot

[@kieranrae]

Always enjoy watching Neil and Blake together, as a duo they're fantastic presenters, fun but also informative (kinda!)

[@rmsargent24]

Just got to say that the camerawork in your more recent videos is awesome and same with the music. Good work.

[@ArcticWolves2011]

I want to hear Blakes "welcome back u beautiful people!"

[@talanvanvalkenburg6938]

I have a mullet on my bike and I love it. You can toss it around and get your steez on. I also have a Mullet hair cut. I call it the double mullet.

[@nostanz2861]

savage

[@greggrouse249]

I threw a 29" front wheel on my Bronson (w/150mm 29er fork) & REALLY like it. The 29" front tire has great grip & rolls over small stuff better. The 27.5" in back means shorter rear end & better bum clearance. Might not be as fast as full 29", but for me, it's more fun.

[@adam7x1x54]

As you say business in the front and party in the back

[@jamble7k]

does that make 29ers business in the front and business in the back? 😜

[@jameskatz3747]

i was thinking that then i saw this😂😂

[@MarkLockHolmes]

Like my hairstyle 🤣🤣🤣

[@boyley3304]

Same here bro

[@RomanE_____]

That's what she said

[@v88dicky32]

Wow. Kona featuring on GMBN! Wonders never cease 🤘🏼😂

[@dani28MSc]

I love the Kona a lot. I still have my Kona Entourage, love it.... Do more shows with Kona... Love their bikes a lot!!! By the way... Mullet for ever!!!

[@leonline3424]

I'm converting a 26 inch RR9.1, putting a 27,5 on the front , going mullet gives older bikes new life. Good for rolling over stuff!

[@OutandaboutWalking]

I converted my old 26” GT Comp iDrive, been running a 27.5 front end for a couple of months now and totally love it 😍

[@thomas_welfare_mtb581]

I just got my 2021 specialized status and I’m loving it!

[@Aljo77]

I’ve been thinking of buying it. Is it a fun shredie for enduro?

[@dylanuttam2881]

What do you use it for? I want a cheap (well, by mtb standards), pre-mulleted, enduro bike... Does it supply that?

[@nikolaus2011]

I got mine today I’ll come back after my ride and tell you guys how it was

[@alabaster4263]

@@nikolaus2011 well?

[@nikolaus2011]

@@Aljo77 it’s really heavy but it’s an absolute dream to ride

[@bryancrossman8301]

When the presenting is as smooth as the riding... great job! Very entertaining!

[@ThornleighThunderU]

Mullet = business up front & party out back. Converted my sons Trance x0 29er to a mullet, made it so much more stable and fun to ride. And more importantly he loves it and stopped trying to steal my Reign.

[@jessetamez7362]

Forget the bikes, you two are just so much fun to watch. What skills. Blake’s “Superman!!!” Awesome.

[@ccrDan]

Just watched this eating a massive bowl of “shredies”

[@kevininman2013]

I have the original mullet! The Trek 69er it’s great bike and really fun to ride. It feels like a bmx bike on the trails.

[@dogmanlol6998]

Those konas look sooo good

[@jonnyseller]

As a shortish fellow mulleted my 29 al ltd Capra and just love it. Does everything I need it to.

[@richardodriscoll4211]

How does it climb?

[@jonnyseller]

Climbs really well for a 170mm travel bike.

[@danfarmer_photo]

Just converted my Commencal META Hardtail to a 29/27.5 mullet! Game changer for the hardtail riders!! The thing is a beast now!

[@georgesa.videau8332]

May I asked tyres width and fork travel? I have the same project😀 thanks!

[@anthonycarroll4877]

I'm also building up one and would love some feedback as to how it rides as well. I was thinking about trying to run a 27.5x2.6 or 2.8 for the rear. I've got 29x2.4s for the main wheel set

[@danfarmer_photo]

@@georgesa.videau8332 Sweet! 👌 I’m running a 2.6 maxxis dissector 27.5 rear, and a 2.5 maxxis assegai 29 on the front. Previously with my 27.5 set up, I ran a fox factory fork and whist the bike runs a 160mm standard travel, I changed out the air spring to a 170mm and run a bit more sag. You have to remember that you lose head angle on a hardtail as the suspension compresses. Whereas on a full suspension bike, both front and back sag together so the angle remains the same. This is why I run more travel at the front. With the 29 set up at the front, I have changed out my air spring to a 150, but only yesterday I put a 160 back in and I’m trialling it out today. As far as how the thing rides, this has been the most significant upgrade I have done to date. As you know with hardtails we rely on the front end so much, this allows me to hit much bigger drops and rocky sections, with a heap more stability. The bike is still able to jump pretty good as well. I hope that helps.

[@danfarmer_photo]

@@anthonycarroll4877 Sweet! 👌 I’m running a 2.6 maxxis dissector 27.5 rear, and a 2.5 maxxis assegai 29 on the front. Previously with my 27.5 set up, I ran a fox factory fork and whist the bike runs a 160mm standard travel, I changed out the air spring to a 170mm and run a bit more sag. You have to remember that you lose head angle on a hardtail as the suspension compresses. Whereas on a full suspension bike, both front and back sag together so the angle remains the same. This is why I run more travel at the front. With the 29 set up at the front, I have changed out my air spring to a 150, but only yesterday I put a 160 back in and I’m trialling it out today. As far as how the thing rides, this has been the most significant upgrade I have done to date. As you know with hardtails we rely on the front end so much, this allows me to hit much bigger drops and rocky sections, with a heap more stability. The bike is still able to jump pretty good as well. I hope that helps.

[@georgesa.videau8332]

@@danfarmer_photo Very much appreciated Daniel. Same idea about the tyres (27.5 x2.6 rear, 29X2.4/5 front) but I had not yet decide about the fork travel. Was leaning toward the standard 29 set up (150mm) but I understand and like your (+ sag) option. Thank you!

[@kaneda4102]

For the unskilled (me) “which one looks nicer?”

[@carlinman539]

Great vid guys! This one made me super stoked!

[@theodoreroberts8524]

I definitely thought Neil had settled into the more trail/XC role at GMBN, but then these last few videos he has just come out absolutely shredding! What a rider, great job.

[@JakeOlsonTheSnake]

This is a BANGIN edit: superb camera work, nice composition...... well done GMBN!!

[@gmbn]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@AlexGifford5150]

Man you guys are really good riders! Well done

[@narumi69]

That jump trick slo mo @9:42 is sooooo cool

[@gabesphotographytipsandtri1034]

finally kona my favourite brand

[@iJunzy]

isn't a mullet haircut short on the front, long on the rear... so logically that bike should be called a reverse mullet right...

[@toby63107]

Yes I have been thinking that too. Whoever came up with it wasn’t too clever

[@willfirmstone890]

Should be called a fringe 😂

[@danfarmer_photo]

I can see your point, but it’s not meant to be taken in the physical sense. It comes from the mullet saying “Business up front, party out the back”. The 29 is the business, and the 27.5 is the party!

[@ingosche2273]

Could be because of the saying 'Business in the front, party in the back'

[@alexzanderarmstrong]

Shorty long back

[@kiltymacbagpipe]

Where is mullet Blake and his glorious hair?

[@Mrich775]

Pure xc rider here so true 29er for me, but mullet bikes have always been super interesting to me.

[@icklebinen]

L9ve these two presenters and when they work together. Always fun informative videos...i am growing to like my 29er but am considering the mullet.

[@gazmanmtb6575]

Let’s go this video is finally out

[@lee-kp2gy]

Nice to see a kona on the channel as I'm a kona lover

[@sambriggs7258]

Got my Specialized Status 2021 coming soon. All out mullet ;)

[@TheZweric]

you should compare in the same chainstay setting. Betcha long mullet is king! oh and when did Neil learn tricks? looking good!

[@sauber8623]

Neil and Blake are legends. So good to watch every vid they made. Keep rockin Guys!

[@receptayyip1410]

I have my Specialized Fatboy also set up like a kind of a "mullet" by using 4.9 at the front and 4.0 at the rear - the almost one inch difference in width makes also a noticable difference in diameter.

[@martinhayes5087]

I am fortunate enough to have both and love both :) I do tend to find I ride the mullet more though just because I ride tighter trails :)

[@LammersQuarter]

Trek 96er since 2009. Forward geo, yes. Low BB: yes. Light: Yes. Mullets for the 99% that ride for fun.

[@jimmysmith85]

i had mulleted my yeti sb6c for the past 2 years and have just ordered an new set of forks and front wheel to go back. its definately faster for decents but not as good for climbing, tho that might change if the bikes a dedicated mullet

[@jamessansom6691]

an additional benefit of that smaller wheel in the back will help on steep climbs. Ran a surly 1x1 10 years ago with a 29 upfront and 650B in the rear. It would climb like a billy goat

[@volt8684]

U guys are gods, since injury I dont have balls to ride like i used to which was below average anyway. Camt imagine the thrill and satisfaction of what yu achieve

[@dctruckguy]

ever think of trying a 26 on the rear and before anyone asks why, I say why not.

[@jamble7k]

watch crank ground clearance and bb height 🤔

[@robscott8014]

So I’m not going to talk about haircuts, for one reason I have no hair, and the other reason is this is it conversation about wheel sizes. I recently purchased a mullet lake for my new carbon Stumpy and borrowed the rear wheel from my Santa Cruz 5010. This bike is now a shredder. It’s fun, it’s fast, and extremely playful. I’m not certain how your times on the 2Niner were faster but either way it’s cool having options right! Thanks guys, all of you on the channel are freaking awesome! Including Anna

[@insanebmxthomas]

such great edits and riding. this channel rocks

[@bicyclelife7088]

I just got a Process X mullet and also own a Nukeproof Mega 290 and while in theory they should be very similar, they are very different. The smaller wheel makes the Kona more fun on the narrow quick turn trails here in Florida. The Nukeproof is better for big stuff, but doesn't turn as well or climb. I actually like the Kona Process X better.

[@duncandehulst2016]

Like a week ago i finally switched from 26er to 27.5 and already behind... Well... That is the bike industry fer ye'

[@archieprentice918]

Hoping for a game of BIKE soon lads

[@aidensavellis1351]

new video, Blake gets a mullet

[@wiggyt.3398]

KONA!!!!!!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jdssurf]

Great filming and riding as always.

[@agrsk8r]

I'm still riding a dinosaur 26" hardtail but I recently ditched the "light cross-country only" fork for a trail rated air fork. Even though I specifically chose the 26" option, it appears to be a 27.5" fork as there's just over an inch of vertical clearance for my tire. I have a friend that rides 27.5 so the next time we ride together, I'm going to try out his wheel and see what happens.

[@yanduval7172]

Watch out for clearance when the fork is bottomed out! Just let the air out to check.

[@agrsk8r]

@@yanduval7172 Good call. I hadn't thought of that. I suppose since my frame was designed with a 26" wheel in mind, that makes sense. Thank you.

[@agrsk8r]

@@yanduval7172 Just checked. There is nearly 3" of clearance from my 26" wheel when the fork is bottomed out. Plenty of room.

[@yanduval7172]

@@agrsk8r Great! I guess you mean clearance to the frame? I was more concerned about clearance to the suspension crown vs to the arch. On my bike, the clearance to the crown is smaller than to the arch, and I need to remove air from the fork to insure clearance, but I guess you are fine!

[@agrsk8r]

@@yanduval7172 I see. Just ran back and checked that as well. clearance to the crown is 1" vs 1-1/8" to the arch. I think it will still work as a 27.5 wheel should only ad 3/4 inches depending on the tire used. I'll definitely test this with the 27.5 wheel in place before I ride. Thank you for the clarification!

[@gpearce11]

I've always considered the Mullet more to do with the rider of the bike than anything else. Everyone knows that if you want a more flickable bike 27.5 tends to more agile, but if you want more roll-over speed you want 29. Unfortunately, for some smaller riders, even if you want the faster roll-over of 29ers, the rear wheel can get in the way on descents, necessitating 27.5. This is of course where the mullet comes in, allowing 29er front roll-over and 27.5 seat clearance (which is why the Mullet is rapidly replacing 27.5 on DH race bikes for riders under 5ft 6in, who were previously unable to rider 29) If you're someone that can easily fit on a 29er, there's honestly not much point to the mullet bike, as if you want 29er speed you might as well go full 29er, and if you want 27.5 agility you should just get a 27.5. We see that in this proven in this instance as well, because between the two options Blake prefers the mullet, but he's been very vocal in the past about his preference for 27.5.

[@camwells9726]

It might be of benefit to me , I’m a short legged long torso guy . Only 5 10 but ride a large to get the comfortable reach I like . But do get contact on descents with the back wheel on my 2020 nukeproof mega .Being eyeing off the new mega mullet

[@gpearce11]

@@camwells9726 You sound like a textbook case for why 27.5 and Mullet bikes should still be readily available in size Large (you can argue against XL, but I've seen a few brands only offer up to Medium). In you specific case, owning a Mega 290, we see another textbook case of why it's great when brands offer mullet conversion kits, be they new swingarms (like the Mega) or new linkages (e.g. Stumpy Evo), instead of requiring an entirely new frame (looking at you Canyon).

[@camwells9726]

@@gpearce11 I’ve never ridden a mullet, so no idea how it affects any other areas of ride quality . But overall have a preference for 29 over 27.5 these days , but if you had asked me 3 years ago I probably would have said 27.5 :) .

[@vlbz]

Sometimes I forget how crazy good these two ride.

[@danytheunicorn95]

I have a mullet bike and it rides like a dream

[@GustavoAcuñaVielma]

You guys are awesome 🙌

[@alexpowells]

Loving the mullet haibike allmtn 3 no regrets gives more confidence on steep descent more playfully and forgiving.

[@Pemmm123]

Hell they got skills, Blake is on fire. Great video 👍

[@MichaelAbramo]

Everyone is trying a mullet bike (79er) for downhill, but I'm interested in a 79er hardtail trail bike. My local trails have a lot of elevation change and a lot of baby head rock embedded in hardpack dirt. I climb a lot. I ride a 29er and I think that a 27.5+ rear could be the ticket to a better ride. A mullet would be more spongey on the climbs, but possibly not so bad in a hardtail. And you still have that give from the plus size. And if you size your tires right you still have the improved roll-over of a 79er (compared to a safety bike setup).

[@damirgazizullin]

Blake and Neil are awesome

[@mohe81]

The option to change the wheel base is just crazy. Never seen that before. And 15mm is quite a difference.

[@zero2dad644]

What would be really interesting is trying a 69er Mullet Bike with a 29 inch front and a 26 inch rear.

[@ofacid3439]

I've ridden a 69er for one season and that was pure fun. Much easier at corners and a tad better acceleration. Strongly recommend

[@g.ldutton1952]

Epic vid guys 🤙

[@dandixon7163]

First song is outbreak for anyone who wants to know

[@tsunyx5801]

Team Blake for life

[@blazetesten2228]

Nice vide keep making them

[@federicomarmolejo1952]

Killer video guys, you beautiful people!!!!

[@riffychuggs5780]

sick. Now i want a 29er.

[@OverMotoren]

I just got a 27.5 front for my 26" bike and I'm yet to try that. It's not a big difference, but hopefully it's just a little bit nicer. All other ideas would cost me more, to the extent that buying a newer bike would be much easier.... however, that isn't in the cards at the moment. I have ridden a mullet ebike last year and it was awesome. But coming from my 26" that thing is huge! So it's not a real good comparison, they are literally worlds apart.

[@justinlascala2288]

Blake is a BEAST!

[@migueljaime24]

do a review of the kona pls

[@gmanmtb]

Siiiiiick sound tracks!!

[@davidpeterson5727]

5:38 when dirtjumper try a bigger wheels haha

[@tomrodgers6629]

I am riding a mullet right now while a wait for a new back wheel. 😂

[@KO-oo2gm]

Rode the old big hit back when that was a mullet with 26 at the front and 24 at the rear... It was horrible, the rear wheel just hung up on everything! It wasn't even playful because it weighed a ton. I quite like the idea of trying a modern big wheeled mullet though... I'm in the market for a new bike and can't decide between going for 29 or 27.5. I ride both 26 full sus and 29 hardtail at the moment and like things about both, but I haven't tried 27.5... too many choices these days!

[@sk8korea386]

I have a marlin 5 and I upgraded it a lot and I put 29 in the front and 26 in the rear and it’s stupid but fun

[@Ad-dp5xf]

Bike are just bike but yours skills are unstoppable 👏 👌

[@philmyerscough1]

It's great to see Neil doing afew stunts in the recent videos, will we see a flip at some point??

[@stevehunter7402]

The music 3 minutes in reminds me of soundgarden’s first album

[@Elliott-Askins]

Av got a cailbre rake 29er a converted it into a more jump trick style bike with short reach stem and 90mm rise bars 29 front and 27.5 rear for me agressive hardtail

[@lukeseabrook7459]

What brand pants are they wearing? I like the plain black look

[@curtisf.r6233]

Cool video guys! The mullet bullet is victorious! However... I'll still rather have a hardtail ☺🍻😺

[@spiritwalker5422]

Did anyone else lose their mind when Niel flew like superman?

[@Alanvictoryoung]

nice riding boys!

[@dasanoneia4730]

sick vid guys

[@Latchfpv]

Always fun seeing Neil and Blake kicking ass together.

[@johnsaintmarkganancial4859]

hi guys, i was wondering... will a 29er fork go well on a 26er size small frame with both 26er wheel set? or will it have a major issue? any idea.. advise about this setup?

[@kungfumtb310]

I plan to mullet my YT Capra for downhill parks

[@trailrunnah8886]

Who else heard the music at 1:00 and expected to see some RC cars blasting up over the hill? 😄

[@turbod15]

Will put 29f on my ragley mbop 2020

[@PaulGPixelBike]

"We don't do bike tests and reviews" they said. Yeah... Right...

[@harperfilm4379]

9:24 The record player is having a bit of trouble

[@jeremyl9203]

What size bikes were these

[@markomijat228]

I knew this video would come out and 27.5 is better

[@aidensavellis1351]

you are here after every upload : )

[@rousseau8396]

nah 21 is the best lmao

[@markomijat228]

@@aidensavellis1351 you are so right because they upload around 10pm in Australia and I watch KZbin like all day

[@sadcat520]

is 2023 still the year of the mullet

[@maxkheryakhos7009]

Should do this test with the specialized status

[@patryka11]

And how did you like Kona? Can you compare to Nukeproof Mega 290?

[@yetidasurmok]

how many bikes do you have? is there space in the garage for anything else?

[@lewisnelken1966]

To me, Blake always seemed like Mario and Neil Luigi... Of course I'm a younger brother though so I always preferred player 2 ;)

[@ExiegeCycle]

im using mullet setup 26er rear and 27.5front i see the advantage of not OTBing easily hahah