It's HERE! The Binary Maniak Prototype - My Dream Hardtail I Designed

[@hardtailparty]

Reminder: this is a prototype and there will be some significant changes between my.prototype and the final version. The final version won't have such a swoopy top tube, it'll have a straighter seat tube, and a few other tweaks. It's been over a year in development and I'm thrilled to be able to show you more today. Preorders for the first batch close on Feb 11, so if you want one, order before then.

[@dunneryak]

can i have the old frame....lol

[@hardtailparty]

@@dunneryak sorry, but I'm keeping this forever. It's my first ever prototype frame. This thing is a trophy/momento for me, not to mention it's fun to ride.

[@neiljohnson5730]

Can’t wait to see it in the trail. I’m just down the road in Scottsdale hope to see it in person or get one when they come out.

[@hardtailparty]

@@neiljohnson5730 i was actually out riding it at browns ranch yesterday.

[@evansweeney9574]

I need it!

[@brassmnky33]

Frame looks ultra premium

[@daviddegea920]

The entire bike does!

[@daviddegea920]

I really hope it rides great because it looks fabulous. The craftmanship is spot-on. Binary clearly know what they're doing.

[@weeringjohnny]

No one on KZbin is able to translate riding sensations into words without technical mumbo jumbo like you. And It you tell me the production model Is good to go I know I want one. But will I have to mortgage the house and sell the wife into slavery to get my Maniak?

[@user-lc2mu9jk2b]

The frame shouts- flow... Waiting for your ״review”. Great way to end the year and start a new year. Enjoy

[@RideYearRound]

I love the features/geo, but the first thing I noticed was how well done the fab work is on it. I had never heard of Binary, but it looks like you picked a really good place to work with. Excited to see what it looks like in production.

[@michaelwhite5834]

Congratulations! There's something so granular about putting together a nice metal hardtail with parts that you know and understand and riding it on a trail you also know and understand. I did this most recently with my new Stanton Slackline and, for someone with years on 80s and 90s hardtails, it really distills everything we've learned about balancing stoutness and suppleness. I know I am probably slower on my hardtail but the feel of letting the bike dance through the bends is irreplaceable.

[@coloradolivin27.52]

I’ve also enjoyed my Gen 2 Slackline. Do you ride a Gen 3? I’ve always been curious how my slackline would ride with longer reach and higher stack.

[@michaelwhite5834]

@@coloradolivin27.52 yep, mine is the latest. It feels right.

[@SnootchieBootchies27]

"Slackpacking". I love it already. Also, "choose not to get upset". More people need to apply this across all aspects of life. I'm using 200mm rotors front and back. I'm 200 lbs and once I load up for bikepacking, it's nice to have as much brake power as possible. Your bike looks great, I bet you're gonna love it!

[@AndrewSmyk]

The frame and the innovation look amazing! Really interested in the frame and spec build out for the production version.

[@jdbv23]

just resubscribed. been running fullsus for a quite some time and now I'm planning to go back to the roots! cheers to the project man. it's a nice prototype

[@chameleonpogono]

Most of us do not get to live our dreams, so that is awesome you are able to do this. Being involved with a prototype bike would be fun! An engineer friend of mine tried to get a job with Specialized and I told him I would be his guinea pig for his designs. Anyway, hope everything works out well for you.

[@jasoncrandall]

I’m so glad I ordered this frame. It’s beautiful. Great job. Can’t wait to get mine

[@KJlem]

Really enjoyed this video, so much fun seeing you build it up and talk about the parts choices.

[@andycormier2475]

With those welds & raw finish, this frame really reminds me of my '95 GT Zaskar. Friggin' sexy!

[@craigbehnke1986]

Ordered mine today! Now the parts hunt begins. Thank you so much for the channel and all the great info you provide. I've been watching your channel for a while and it's great to see you partnering with a builder to bring product to the market....too cool. Can't wait to ride this on Colorado front range trails.

[@hardtailparty]

Awesome! This bike will be a blast on front range trails.

[@JanPippel]

This is really a amazing frame Steve, amazing colab, hugh congrats on this…looking forward to the ride review 👍

[@debs_wheels]

I’m a sucker for titanium eye candy. Such a beautiful bike. Best of luck with this endeavor

[@smiley37greg]

Looks promising, what an awesome opportunity for you to have your ideas come to life.

[@slimdog72]

Super happy for ya Steve, its a dream come true. Please don't be upset.

[@hardtailparty]

I'm definitely not upset, I'm thrilled.

[@xylopagus]

My bike came with 200mm front and 180mm rear with the new Deore 4-pots. I swapped forks and now run a 180 on the front, which still works OK on my local trails, but they aren't super steep. These brakes are pretty good, but I really like the idea of trying cable-actuated. I might have to grab a set of Klampers one day!

[@russellj7312]

I've been refreshing your page every hour waiting for the riding reaction video

[@hardtailparty]

These things take a bit of time, but it's coming.

[@NMiller406]

I’m a big guy, so I run 200 mm rotors front and rear on my MTB, but I also have a surly lowside that I only have one brake on and it is a Paul Klamper as well! That is a 180 mm rear rotor.

[@bensieber657]

Ride and details and fit aside, that is one BEAUTIFUL frame!!! Those tubes and welds are just pure bike art!

[@originalfreerange8846]

Love my Chuparosa, but I think this model is really exciting and adds a new dimension to Binary's lineup. Can't wait to hear how it rides because I'm always wondering what the ride would be like if the Chuparosa was a little slacker up front. Congrats Steve and super happy for you, George and Jalene.

[@E.T_rode_bikes_As_well]

That stache! The circle is complete!

[@neilt7490]

Great bike Steve. How awesome to be able to design the bike of your dreams. Looking forward to the ride review and the final version.

[@Jacob99174]

That frame is GORGEOUS!

[@schlicss]

This an accomplishment most won’t fully recognize. Congrats! Looks sick!

[@Ceemysix]

There are all lines of posers out in YT world, and you sir are not one of them. Nicely done! I can’t wait to see how this all works out. I’m a New England old school single track rocky, rooty 60 year old trail rider that loves HT plus bikes and fat. I may have to place an order on this tasty looking rig.

[@nmnate]

200mm front / 180mm rear on my 27.5 Meta V4.2. Super strong when necessary with excellent modulation (running Saints). I love the feel. Usually DHF / DHR2 tires, but I'm going to give the Assegai a try for the front. Traction is a beautiful thing. :)

[@johnnydoe66]

With the swoopy downtube and curved toptube, it has a bit of a Sklar vibe. Can't wait to see the ride review and the final rendition

[@Perception_]

I did not expect it to be as finished as it seems to be at this point, so I'm impressed. Personally I love that this is more like a multitool than most bikes, because I feel that most people will relate more to something that can do more than one thing. I feel this is the kind of bike you will keep if you click with it, and price per year is always the most important. Looking forward to the test ride video.

[@hardtailparty]

That was my thinking as well.

[@justinwbohner]

I looked at Gulo, but with a similar company that has unique spokes, I was able to spec a hub and rim combo that was significantly lighter as well as being less expensive. I hope they keep evolving and I'll put them on the short list in the future.

[@fairlyfunctional2236]

wow! that's the most beautiful hardtail i've ever seen. i've often wondered why full sus mtb's get the flowy lines, whereas hardtails are generally a couple boring triangles. u did a fantastic job designing this frame and Binary does amazing work. i might have to have one of these.lol

[@matttttttttttttttttttttttttttt]

Whoa if the prototype looks that good can't wait to see the real thing!

[@Wheelsondirt_426]

The initial frame reveal was wow, then as build goes it just keeps getting better! Can’t wait to see what what you think

[@nightcounter]

I love the Klunker look of the front triangle

[@peterburnett1661]

Thanks for posting. You taught me a few things…I also love Titanium, but I rode a road bike in the 70s ( yes I am an old git) and it was way too flexible. Really looking forward to your test ride and comments. Happy New Year from the UK.

[@andycjohnston]

Amazing work Steve! Looks superb! Can you list the components links you've used too when you publish? I'm way too poor for most of them, but over time I love looking at all the things you recommend, and getting upgrades where I can afford to.

[@paulmanias8269]

I run 203mm rotors with metallic pads on the front and 160mm rotors with organic pads on the rear wheel.

[@norootsnoproblem]

Looks great! Can’t wait for the ride vid!

[@amhtxc2960]

So beautiful!! The curved tubes almost form a continuum, it has an organic feeling to it.

[@carlosnordt3109]

Congrats, it looks amazing and seems like a pretty awesome proposition. Also love the monster Mitutoyo caliper.

[@timkrueger7898]

Thats super cool! Cant wait to hear how it rides and ride with you in the spring!

[@Rudy77212]

I'm so happy for you! You really took action and created an amazing opportunity for you and the hardtail community. Also please don't pressure yourself too much! We still love your Content, even if the bikes sucks ;)

[@jesst998]

That's one stunning frame! I And can't wait to see you take it out for a ride!

[@hpkiunzy]

Love it ! congrats. The craftmanship is amazing. Can't wait to see you ride it.

[@retrounit7082]

Congrats fun to see how exited you are about this awesome bike!

[@kiznile123]

STEVE!!!! This thing is gorgeous!! I freaking love these lines. What a serious RIG!

[@hardtailparty]

Thanks Kyle. It's a dream come true.

[@jurisx85]

I love the curve of the down tube. It just looks so beautiful. Congrats. Would if I could!

[@ElevationEveryWeekend]

Looks super slick! I actually like the tube shapes, but looking forward to the final. Congrats!

[@acetylcholine3]

Congrats, man! Awesome work!

[@davidc6032]

Binary did a great job, just gorgeous to look at. Probably looks better in real life.

[@Nullking_]

I have recently been using specialized tires and their new tire compounds and casings have been great and I have been preferring them over Maxxis. Congrats on your first prototype bike can’t wait to see the ride review.

[@carloalfano334]

that's a sick frame!

[@garyhatton9155]

My Stache is a Wheelbase:1,124 - 1,132mm. It gets twitchy at 415 chai stay. But with 1177 wheelbase on this hopefully you can get a 29x3.0 at 415 with longer wheelbase than the Stache. The wheel is tucked and playful.

[@hardtailparty]

I may have to go with an elevated chainstay design like Trek to accomplish that. But that's a dream of mine too.

[@birkorsini9368]

Elevated chain stay is a fail.

[@garyhatton9155]

420 chain stay with 3.0 tire is just fine. Interested in your ride review. Bias or not. 18 hour race in May that I would like to let this loose on.

[@jirilukas7686]

I run galfer 203mm front and back with black galfer pads And deore 2 pot calipers stops like an anchor and i have well over 100kg with gear And bike.

[@reggieringgoldjr68]

That's a sweet Ride, and I'm glad to it come to pass for you Steve........🤝🏾🇺🇲💪🏾

[@ArisaemaDracontium]

Hey, for the rack mount thing: They make seat post clamps with rack mounts on them. So you could, alternately have a more standard rack mounting point on the rear drop-out, and then, when and if you want to put a rack on the thing, swap to the seat post clamp with the rack mount on it, and you could install many standard racks on it (Boost spacing and plus spacing may not work for some racks, I suppose). I am no bike designer, but this should reduce strain on the seat stays and/or increase compliance. Also, nice lines. Well done.

[@hardtailparty]

I've seen those rack mounts. I prefer this solution. I'm not worried about this hurting the seatsrays.

[@brendanford4850]

Sweeeeet live the dream, so happy for you and your family.

[@davidlalanne7010]

Congrats, Steve! It looks amazing!

[@ShadLife]

Just throwing thoughts in as I watch. I completely agree on the wheel upgrade thing. People will spend all sorts of money to lighten their bikes, but it won't make all that much difference unless they lose weight on the wheels and tires. You can take 2 pounds off of a frame and you will hardly notice it. But take 1/2 pound from the wheels and the bike will feel a ton snappier and quicker.....given that you don't loose stiffness. So yeah, those watching, take his advice on putting more money into your wheels than anything else.

[@mikejones420]

Congrats on a beautiful bike Steve, can't wait for the final config to come out. The lines on that flow so nicely. Great job on the design.

[@hikojeep5254]

Waiting on my Nukeproof Scout Pro to show up. May get this frame down the road God willing. Looks amazing and fun. Good luck and stay safe.

[@Benxl-bn3cr]

Congrats Steve. Stoked to see all the different spec versions of it come to life next year. Rigid 29+, and 140mm Pike versions et al

[@HmmmKuchen]

Can´t wait for the ride review. So excited to see it out in the wild.

[@jasonlorance1918]

Damn bro...that thing is awesome!!

[@mrcs007]

Looking forward to the Single Speed setup video. You really consider and explain details. I am thrifty, but always limit myself to SS specific hubs - Using Shimano MX-30 or like WTB LazerDisc SS. Super budget setups. Thank you for what you do on this channel!

[@StanEby1]

Congrats. I share your joy. It really looks magnificent. Try to get some sleep.

[@pauls3616]

What a cool experience. I am pretty particular about my bikes and I see a frame I like but then it will have a low stack or a long seat tube or a seat tube gusset that won’t allow a nice long dropper post which just kills it for me. What an awesome opportunity to build a frame how you want it with no or little compromise. Looking forward to seeing the ride video. Thanks for the video!

[@reggieringgoldjr68]

I actually run the same Rotor set as you do, 200mm Front and 180mm Rear on my DB MASON 2. 🤝🏾🇺🇲💪🏾

[@samlewis6314]

Binary bikes look great!

[@vindeta360]

Super excited to hear how it rides!

[@tsalesto]

That's one beautiful frame. I do hope it rides well! I hope I'll be able to buy this one day.

[@mattdelcomyn8012]

Beautiful frame buddy. Congratulations!

[@hardtailparty]

Thanks Matt

[@scoc253]

wow what a beautiful frame.

[@JustJake77]

I know it's only the prototype..... But damn, that a beaut of steed thus far! Most definitely has peaked my interest. Gonna be watching this development closely. Well done!

[@johnsonjay60]

Super stoked for you!

[@anthonyharris483]

The Microshift Advent X is the ish. I've got it on my hardtail

[@hardtailparty]

Best kept secret in the MTB world right now.

[@mikej6668]

I would like to try the Advent X too. Hopefully it has good longevity.

[@JohnDoe-zb7dz]

Looks great. Looking forward to the ride video.

[@JonnieHammaStix]

I think you should test the roost bars on this build as well. Little "we are one" vs "roost" mini review. Also... Ti overload goodness!

[@philippebenard1075]

That is a sweet looking frame and a really nice build ! Can’t wait for the review. I’m running 180 out back 200 in front

[@russellj7312]

Very interested in seeing what a XL would look like

[@johnwullschleger4351]

Beautiful frame- digging the curves

[@Goodman-4525]

Dang I knew the Klampers are cable disc kings but I didn't know they're good for aggro riding as well! Also good job on the chainstays, Santa Cruz only managed a 2.4 clearance with 415mm stays on the Chameleon 7. Maybe trying dropped driveside stays is worth it if you really want the clearance for 3 inch tyres on a backend that short

[@bigmikeshooter]

The frame looks great Steve and very premium...

[@wesleywermuth9545]

Beautiful looking bike. Congrats Steve!

[@bobvelting379]

I run a 180mm up front and a 160mm out back (ice tech) with Shimano 4-piston brakes on my 29er xc hardtail with a total weight (me+gear+bike) of around 200 pounds.

[@jeangreco8714]

Waw congratulations HT Man 🤘 it must feel awesome to build up your own designed bike. Good luck with this beautiful project !!

[@hardtailparty]

Thanks, it's a dream come true.

[@lobsanggarcia6]

Good looking machine, I can't wait to see it at work.

[@billw_mtb3220]

Nice work getting all those features in one bike! Interested to hear how it rides. It is very hard to find a hardtail bike with all features you want. Always have to compromise on something (until now for your needs at least). The Sherpa ended up being the closest to meet my HT needs, still has a some minor compromises though.

[@a.drewwalker9662]

Crap, now I'M gonna lose some sleep because I want to hear your initial ride review! ......

[@johnnykramolis7469]

Well done Steve. It's a beauty!

[@sheridaninstalls]

Looks amazing Steve. Personally the only thing I don't like is the rack mounts as they spoil the amazing lines for something I would rarely use and could get around another way if I did.. Great looking Ti frame though, top effort, I wish my Sherpa had those sliding dropouts..I think i'll be coming for batch 2 order...

[@William.N]

That frame looks amazing! The other thing I am very curious about is the Gulo wheel. Looking forward to seeing how everything goes!

[@ramsesalonsorodrigue]

Beautiful bike, congrats!!!

[@karp3306]

Wow, congrats well deserved. Greetings from Sweden

[@TrailFeatures]

By chance, was this that prototype bike that I saw when I was visiting last summer? 😅

[@hardtailparty]

Maybe, i can't remember.

[@athishmarutharaj6001]

28lbs is lighter than my hardtail. way to go!

[@JimmyRadloff]

Sick! That's a sweet looking whip man! Can't wait to hear how it rides and what changes you're going to make on it.

[@justincaffrey7470]

If it rides half as good as it looks, awsome. Looking forward to seeing how this one go's.