Is This Mountain Biking’s Next BIG Thing? | Doddy Rides A MONSTER 36” Bike

[@ericcartmansstrengthandpow5960]

36 is old news. I'll be riding a 42er for the 2023 season. At next year's Rampage I'll of course have it set up as a mullet with a 20 in the rear for ultimate flick-a-bility.

[@agunlogisteam]

Just wait till rad penny farthing become a thing 🔥🔥🔥

[@undefinednull5749]

are you serious ?

[@jibcano1777]

beef cake

[@TranceFur]

@undefined null Are you daft?

[@JohnLeaf]

@@jibcano1777 42 is old new 48 is the new thing

[@heraldsoriano5545]

Let Sam pilgrim use that bike and it will be the dream

[@chrisridesbicycles]

Withe the beding fork and the tires touching the frame. „It‘s actually sooo scary“

[@Morpheas001]

Sooo death! Wow.

[@jonlavigne3270]

That day would be epic.

[@gmbntech]

Quite literally, "the dream"! 😂

[@wakeawaken430]

It's going to be....... . . . . . . . ..epic!!!

[@dragonnetx]

Everything are possible as long as bike manufacturers can dig deeper into the bikers pockets 💸💸💸

[@bikemike1118]

@Zangief ☭ …for example??

[@bikemike1118]

This thing handles like s*itt I suppose…so what’s the freaking point?!

[@1312_PV]

@Zangief ☭ I'd argue big wheels are a good sell because people have to change their whole frame and fork when the marketing media makes them think that 26" are unrideable. But yeah, companies create necessities out of whatever.

[@1312_PV]

@Zangief ☭ I've heard both in the internet and real life how impossibly dangerous it'd be to ride with "old" bikes what we used to ride in 26" all the time. I won't argue about speed because I don't know anything about riding for speed.

[@UltimateEnd0]

Rich peeps gotta work them quads somehow

[@chrisridesbicycles]

Looks like 10yo Doddy has taken his big brother‘s bike and is having fun. 😂 Can we please have a comparison between Anna on a 29er and Doddy on this monster?

[@gmbntech]

It's that classic feeling of trying to ride your parents bike when you were younger. 😅 We'd love to see that! Thanks for the suggestion!

[@trevw9958]

The flex on those front forks 🤯 epic 👍🏻

[@MrFraserLaser]

As a 36er unicycle rider it is definitely a big wheel...always fun passing cyclist uphill

[@sekc-chua]

If Doddy has an off on that, he'd best be calling the bike 'Nut Cracker' instead of Grave Digger!

[@renzocroes]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@QwertyUser1983]

Accurate! :P

[@pcpwcail]

It would be interesting to see a proper mtb ie angles, brakes with big rotors , and gearing. Right now the amount of flex I saw was scary, as a bigger guy myself fork flex bothers me. But it was cool to see

[@bobothericefarmer1878]

Pls no it’s already big

[@1911Zoey]

Thats what she said? Lol

[@galenkehler]

Archimedes said "give me a lever long enough and I can move the world", but if you had a wheel large enough you could roll over anything 🤘

[@T800-p7p]

29 is already massive tho.

[@DinnerForkTongue]

Nah. It's proportional for bigger riders. I ride a 29er perfectly fine.

[@KeironStarr]

I'd love to see that on more challenges. Maybe swap the drivetrain for a 12 speed MTB set up once the carbon wheels are built and see how it gets on. I think the results could be quite interesting

[@oliverking444]

Doddy on a 36er looks quite similar to Anna on a 29er

[@gmbntech]

It would be cool to see them both ride together, with Anna on a 29er and Doddy on the grave digger.

[@marksandoval5361]

I think a 36er might a bit much for most of us in terms of fit and weight. However, a 29/32, 29/30.5, or even 30.5/32 mullet might be very good. The thing I like most about a 29+ bike wasn't the 3.0" wide tire, it was 30.5" diameter of those tires.

[@mellissanash7517]

32in bikes & tires do exist. 30.5 does not though.

[@marksandoval5361]

@@mellissanash7517 If a 30.5 x 2.3 tire and wheel did exist, it would have a 30.6 diameter and fit any 29+ frame that currently fits 29x3.0 tires and it would fit many 29er forks which is why I suggested that size.

[@realalbertan]

This was made for Connor on GCN 204 cm / 6'8"

[@Eltoca21]

Now just waiting for the Penny-farthing to make a come back on the trails 😀

[@mmodtomic7119]

The Ulti-mullet!

[@1_mensch]

Like to see a Penny-farthing as a full suspension.

[@Blairumscarum]

36 is a big step up from 29. I could see a 32 being more appropriate for taller riders though

[@lossantoscity3249]

Enough with that small increments! 20, 24 then 26 then 27.5 then 29 enough with that!! Lets go 36 and monster truck everything!

[@JoeJoe-C137]

Various companies have tried 32 not seen them in the shops though

[@quitemountainous2528]

It makes sense to have 36 if you are tall like Shaq, 218cm, but for someone say 190-205, 32 would be big enough, right?

[@JoeJoe-C137]

It makes no sense

[@SimonBauer7]

@@lossantoscity3249 36" with 300mm of travel just for the jokes.

[@LhDiy]

Doddy, 36" wheels fits you perfect with your size, i stay with 26", ha !

[@gmbntech]

Goodbye 29ers! Hello 36ers! 😂

[@Eddy11391]

Thank you. It was in time for guests.

[@MrDavidsic]

Sam Pilgrim is already a regular on 36" wheels 😁

[@stephenboshears4832]

Always good to see el alto in a video

[@customerisalwaysrigh]

Carbin rims sound like a great idea for this sort of bike would be cool to see some 32" or something though to get the roll over of 29+ without the added bounce associated with that much tire volume

[@kaltonian]

crazy...... maybe try a mullet 29" with 36" ,

[@KDog2264]

Cool video Doddy, that wheel size looks ridiculous. I think the next wheel size will actually be 30.5 taking the progression of the sizes we have now.

[@danwebber9494]

I’m waiting for 32” rims to catch on. More sensible size progression; 559, 584, 622, 686,787. And a 32” with a 32c road tire will fit on a stock 29er mountain bike.

[@deuxbits]

Very fun test! Loved the embedded outtakes with commentary - clever.

[@Magoo71]

Very interesting Doddy! Thanks for sharing!

[@peterpetrov5831]

I would get one for the city because no one would steal it.

[@DinnerForkTongue]

That's one good reason!

[@peterhambrook3757]

26" is the future

[@XavierBetoN]

XC rider here, I think the most optimum advantage of having a wheel is when its diameter (height) is as your leg. I'm an average height, and I'd go for 32" if there were any. 32" XC would be plausible but on mountain you need maneuvrability.

[@robest334]

Wow. Those wheels turns into a gyroscope.

[@alexisonbike3652]

Why 36 tough ? Can't we start with 30,5 ?

[@rjthomasindyusa]

I've been riding a titanium Black Sheep 36'er. Probably one of the funnest bikes I ever rode. It's defiantly a conversation starter. Black Sheep makes them with a lower stand over height.

[@chrisprice5806]

when ti frames are made to take advantage of the fork flex its get and far preferred over a carbon fork cop-out. My ti bike has a ti fork and the flex at first was concerning but now its just comfort and the change in angle isnt ever a concern

[@Rustyfox46]

Couldn't see that sized wheel / bike combo fitting under the barrier at mcdonald's drive through 😂😂

[@Bruhman_16]

Images how dirty it will get because those tires are close to everything on the frame

[@russellspeight5175]

I'd name it Severance just as a reminder of what can happen if it goes wrong.

[@tomrodgers6629]

I am 6'2" It was a gift from god to me when they came out with the 29er it fits me perfect. I used to feel like a circus clown on a tricycle when I rode 26". As for 36" that has got to be a pain to keep them true.

[@T4Eater]

Wow. I’m 6’1’’ and I still love my 26” and it’s flickability. I feel smaller frames are easier to manage on technical stuff. 29”s feel like a limo to me.

[@wenschobert]

When GCN covered it I always felt they should do something like 32"... Still I love "El Alto", which I think is a much cooler Name than grave digger

[@pretzelhunt]

I got some full size wheels back home, they're 52" and have to have them shipped to me in a mattress

[@androdelrosario]

First time I’m seeing a bike that’s TOO BIG for Doddy.

[@gmbntech]

🤯😂

[@rupedog]

9:06 that flex in the slow mo... Whoaaa

[@laszlozoltan5021]

I greatly appreciated the inclusion of the Karakoram - that bike was my inspiration to go places- my 1st imperial double centuries were done on that

[@johnsonjae]

Don't forget 32", I would love to see 32s or 32/29 bikes. In fact, one of my first projects when I get the shop going this fall, is a 32" Full sus bike with my geometry.

[@yanuk818]

You need to review the grim donut!

[@DIY-DaddyO]

Took it down Launch Pad? Respect. I’d love a go. Being 6 3 myself.

[@yeahbut...2154]

Some good tunes in that video mad bike love it.

[@jamesmincher3435]

Would love to see what Chris akrigg could do on a 36:

[@Aruru_XIV]

Makes me think: "Imagine riding those TINY 29 inch wheels" and "Is that a bike or a Doddy sized climbing frame?" lmao

[@SecwetGwiwer]

Weird that one bike at Bespoked has stoked interest in 36ers, they’ve been around for donkey’s years.

[@73megalith]

No suprise those unicycle rims/tyres are heavy & strong, Ed Pratt unicycled the world on one of them !

[@eddierivera7803]

Me thinks GMBN Tech should get their own with full suspension love to see a custom fork on it. I wonder how it would fair like that then. I think 30 inch or 29.5 might be something I could stand any larger I think would be going to far. Very funny watching Doddy being dwarfed by that thing would like to see Blake try and ride it.

[@granularSodacan]

09:06 That is a lot of flex for some easy riding. I'd imagine if you hit a big bump at high speed it would put the tire in contact with the frame and maybe send you flying. That's the problem with bikes for tall riders, the leverage of the long tubes puts incredible forces on things and, in my experience, is never properly compensated for with appropriately thick tubing or extra tubing. I was considering a 36" wheeled touring bicycle but it would probably be a nightmare.

[@ClubmanGT1971]

Another brilliant video Doddy. You’re a brave man on that monster. Love the outtakes 👍

[@AnshumanDVD]

Please tell me how and where to buy 36 inch or larger diameter cycle tyres?

[@onerider808]

“It’s not, like, confidence-inspiring...” Is that the English way to say scary as hell? I’d wear a jock and cup (or MMA fight shorts) if I rode that beast...but I’d like to ride it.

[@rpiian]

Tires are missing a designation - 36” Super Swamper TSL Thornbirds 😁

[@KermitOfWar]

A 36er mtb just looks alien.

[@jordanholmes4712]

Seriously thought I picked the wrong video at first 😂

[@rampapandiontinling]

Amazed you went without a dropper post! ;)

[@CidFFVII]

Should call it the Gravel Digger

[@freestylemtbrider]

Do it 36/29er mullet, put 29er to the back! :)

[@stevebennett3587]

😱definitely no, 29ers today and lower slack geometry is almost there, if anything just a geometry adjustments and that's it, leave wheel size where it is😎

[@KRAEMERP2010]

I want the 26" back!!

[@guitarlessonsnow3431]

I have 26” and 29”. 26” for me, (faster acceleration, more agile and lighter wheels), despite being a taller rider. Pity the bike industry doesn’t agree!

[@zedeeyen30]

Makes you wonder what a 31" or 32" would be like though. Also, MegaMullet!

[@Emolokz]

Doddy, how about a 36/29 mullet full suspension bike with some nice 203 or 220 rotors. I feel like you'd love it.

[@mellissanash7517]

Vee tires makes a 36er gravel xc tire the T-Monster if I remember correctly. Reviews are kind of mixed for it.

[@thelakeman5207]

I'm waiting and saving my money for when they unveil the 84 inch.

[@aurisnow]

Why 36"?? Maybe it should keep the bike industry standard and be 32.25" hahaha

[@martinhagen2913]

That flex in the fork looks crazy, must be intimidating AF when it almost pushes behind the stem lol

[@SimonBauer7]

well the fork wasnt made for mtb use. on the road i doubt it flexxes this much.

[@martinhagen2913]

@@SimonBauer7 hit a bump and it will :D

[@DinnerForkTongue]

@@SimonBauer7 We don't always ride on autobahn-grade tarmac.

[@nicholaswilson9724]

I want to try it, mostly because I ride a 36" unicycle and want to know what it feels like biking at that height ;)

[@pierrebroccoli.9396]

Did you have problems with peddle strikes Doddy? I find going 2.6 x 29 Magic Mary up front I sometimes get hung up on technical stuff at lower speeds. Can't imagine what those wheels would be like.

[@Dmanjack]

Let's go straight to 45 inch for road bikes ,new geomotry but really for a getting around bike , big wheels make it quicker right ?

[@psvhangoveral]

A 36 x 26 mullet would be interesting

[@galenkehler]

Getting into pennyfarthing territory 😁

[@JustClaude13]

The next advance will be 52 inch front tires. To keep the total length down, the rear will be 16 inch. This will also give a tremendous low gear.

[@scherzo0o]

36 is way too much, but I'd like to experiment with 32's. I'm 1.90 meters.

[@michaellovric9975]

gotta wonder though... if you slacken some angles and raise the BB height and throw in a dropper post, you might have a very nice rigid MTB

[@sfgeiling]

Join the club with @DirtySixer Bikes 😊

[@skizzarz]

6:20 oh hell yeah!

[@tomsing98]

Took me a sec to realize that was beardless Martin!

[@prestachuck2867]

Right from first sight, I thought that looked like Conor’s “El Alto” with a flat handlebar.

[@gophop]

42/36 mullet is the way to go. You don't need to clear deadfall from the trails anymore. And you can roll over other riders.

[@davidkline4372]

That ti fork is so flexi!

[@bikemike1118]

One word: RIDICULOUS!!

[@Bob_Shy_132]

This was a cool video! :D

[@davidcalderon-oh2lc]

I saw the front tire hit the frame. The fork flexed .

[@josecatugal1028]

Love the gyroscopic effect of larger diameter wheel.....

[@Raiohis]

So disappointing that no Grave digger - Rebellion music in this video

[@mattnewfoxred]

Which trails are these?!

[@jasonkroll9532]

Put the 36 fork n wheel on the hardtail.

[@david94549]

Missed an opportunity to call it the Gravel Digger!

[@charlenefisher7770]

This video had me cracking up!

[@gmbntech]

Glad you enjoyed, Charlene! 😅

[@bigbird2451]

@7:15 Your Mate's just pissed out the difference to a normal 29" wheel's weight. Always go before you flow..

[@wazzup105]

Comparing Connor with the alien .. nice one :-)

[@plokmko0]

32/29er mullet is the future

[@tedwalker1370]

Is that the nut crusher?? LOL

[@KillaMTB]

Need to see a link up video with Sam pilgrim and his 36 inch wheel bike and you could complete a set of challenges top gear style it would be the dream

[@RamblinView]

Time for grim donut v2

[@IslayAnderson]

The wheels alone weigh the same as my trials bike I want one but it won’t fit in my apartment

[@IslayAnderson]

Also I’m 180cm tall Maybe a little big

[@atirat7388]

I can understand the appeal for bigger wheels especially for tall riders in road biking but why would you increase the size that much? it is a 7 inch jump in diameter from 29 to 36. It just does not make sense to me. Probably the tires also do flex a lot.

[@Iosis6]

I'm just imagining Sam Pilgrim getting his hands on this thing.