MY 2023 ENDURO RACE BIKE!

[@peterhaworth6859]

I just love your style lines.. you seem to stand quite tall and steer with your lower body! Good stuff and all the very best for the season ahead 👌👌

[@innesgrahambike]

Yo, thanks mate! Good eye, I definitely agree with ya. I have super long legs and the wee bike makes it look pretty wild sometimes. Appreciate the support!

[@tomnutting3836]

Mega for the win!!! I love mine, could upgrade to a Giga 297 frame but I think unless I lived near a chair lift or big uplift park I don’t need to. The mega is an absolute beast of a bike as is, especially with a 170mm front on 38s with potential to go 180mm.

[@danielkiss8889]

Could you make the follow up video about the bike check pls?

[@fa28756]

Hell yeah bro, this is already flowing so naturally! So rad x

[@innesgrahambike]

Muchos gracias mi amigo. You’re a don🫶🏻

[@gravitybass]

Interesting to hear you say the Giga was hard work on flatter stuff compared to the Mega. Pedaling and shuttling with the Giga at home on east coast flat jank and it felt too much like a race bike. Was only fun when you push it fast. Now on an over shocked Patrol and it feels more like the freeride bike I wanted. Nukeproof messed up by making the Giga an enduro race bike instead of a freeride bike (despite the linkage being the same as the dissent). Interesting how many EWS riders are still on Megas. Cheers!

[@martinhayes5087]

Nice bike! Love my 290, it's definitely a better choice for long long days out I think, and it certainly doesn't appear to affect your cornering ability!

[@innesgrahambike]

Thanks Martin! Loving it so far. Feels a lot more efficient that's for sure. Glad you're stoked on it yourself!!

[@LeonCupra5F]

Did you change the Rockshox Zebs travel to 170mm to match up with the Megas setup coming from the Giga? Needing to upgrade mine from 170 to 180 as I’ve just bought a Giga if your old air spring is available?

[@innesgrahambike]

I didn’t change the travel. I think I will when my race bike arrives. These parts are from my Giga and will be going back on that bike eventually

[@francisdee9955]

Nice to see! I’m 178 and bought the white 290 in medium🙃

[@innesgrahambike]

I Hope you enjoy it!!

[@francisdee9955]

@@innesgrahambike zeb is coming this week! then its finished🥰 i will! cheers🤘🏻

[@stevenkilleen8149]

Feel same way love my mega 290 fast downhill fast pedaling

[@adammoffett6935]

I’m 190cm just ordered a XXL Mullet mega hope it fits me well I had a little bounce on a XL mullet felt small. What do you think ?

[@brian.turbski]

Yes buzzing for more Scottish bike YT content 🤙

[@innesgrahambike]

Yasss! Mon the Scots 🙏

[@MasterChronometer]

I’m 5’11” and went got large, currently struggling in the corners compared to my trail bike.

[@innesgrahambike]

It’s tough. I think the bike you’re on won’t be too big for you by any means. I am way too big for my bike if you go off their size chart. Try changing your bar height a little. Cornering comes from even weight distribution and confidence in your front end grip. Bigger bikes are sometimes harder to balance your weight evenly.

[@samradford123]

Just brought this frame yesterday, building it up next week, enjoy!

[@innesgrahambike]

Solid choice!🙏🫡

[@stevek3114]

ive had both bikes and am on the giga now . mega definitely carries speed better on flatter terrain and imo is more manoeuvreable . giga needs gradient and rough terrain to be useful i feel . its much closer to a dh bike

[@innesgrahambike]

100% agree!

[@michaeledwards5241]

Did you try the 29er giga?

[@innesgrahambike]

I rode a demo 29er giga for half a day actually. I really liked it.

[@walterbrown6388]

Nice one! On the Works Components reach adjust headsset, are you using external cups instead of the zero stack cups to get the extra 5mm of reach?

[@innesgrahambike]

Correct. So it’s 5mm longer, raised the bar about 16mm and slackened the head angle ever so slightly.

[@Hmannk]

Whats your stem length ?? 35mm 0 deg?

[@didzy9349]

what size rapha jacket is that innes and how tall/chest size are you?

[@innesgrahambike]

yo, I'm pretty tall with long arms and legs. I don't know chest size but I'm 182cm tall. I ordered a M. Rapha kit is amazing and would highly recommend. no affiliation personally but they're a sick brand and their warranty scheme is super worthwhile.

[@didzy9349]

@@innesgrahambike thanks man - your the same height as me and look a similar slim build so ill get a medium, small likely be a bit too tight with layers underneath and would proabably be a little short at the back too - looks ace though rapha stuff is ace but this will be the first MTB stuff ive bought

[@Windband1]

720mm bars at 182cm?? Interesting mate! Is that for the tight twisty EWS courses or do you just like that? Cheers.

[@innesgrahambike]

A narrower bar will allow you more range of motion. And more range of motion should give you more control technically. Within reason…. I’ve thought about going narrower than that to be honest. A narrow bar is definitely an advantage in the tweed valley

[@Windband1]

@@innesgrahambike Thank you for responding. So you don't think you sacrifice any control or stability, or is it a compromise that you accept?

[@MrDavecore777]

Great choice, will you be getting flat pedals back on the podiums this season?

[@innesgrahambike]

I race with clips but do 90% of my coaching and training on flats. I’ll leave the clips to Sam Hill, Alex Rudeau and Alex Storr 🫡

[@MrDavecore777]

@@innesgrahambike haha fair enough, what’s your go to pedal for each?

[@RobertJohnston13]

Fuck yes, very excited to see this happening. Another thing to add to a long list that Innes Graham is very good at!🤘

[@innesgrahambike]

Hahaha addicted to adding to that list! Thanks bosssss

[@FlyingMeta]

I'm 188 with shoes and got XL. I'm guessing you tried large? The sizing down is more driven by weight or manoeuvrability? Anyway good to see Mega back in EWS 🔥

[@innesgrahambike]

I’ve ridden a large for a day but prefer the small bike. I suppose more for the agility than weight. I think having a bit of weight on your bike is a good thing! Thanks so much! We’ll see how it goes😀

[@asawintrup8985]

"it's not a vlog".... Is now the new "it's not a race" awesome vid dude... Keep em coming

[@tygastfield613]

What front fender are you running?

[@innesgrahambike]

It’s a MudHugger evo long

[@5492sparky]

That is bloody lush! 👍

[@tomjaym335]

Stoked you're putting out content dude! Just wondering - are those Burgtec flat pedals you're running?

[@innesgrahambike]

Thanks bro! Yeah, the Penthouse mk5

[@cyclefactoryuk]

Nice, was the mullet mega on the cards or are you rolling with what was available?

[@innesgrahambike]

It was an option but seeing as I’m fairly tall I really think I’ll benefit from the big wheel with no real issues of of clearance etc

[@michipfuisi3092]

Love the bike and the "vlog" :) short question: is the nukeproof logo on the sides and the top tube golden or copper?

[@innesgrahambike]

Thanks! It’s more gold than copper for sure

[@sam_camer0n]

Sick vid! What helmet are you running?

[@innesgrahambike]

The helmet is the Sweet Protection Trailblazer. It’s an amazing and super comfy helmet

[@gavinclarke2123]

What tyres are you running?

[@innesgrahambike]

These are WTB tires on the bike just now!

[@FinlayWatson-h5u]

what trail is the one called at 4 25

[@Mattblair01]

How tall are you mate? I’m 5’11 and have a large but am thinking of changing my frame and wondered if a medium might be better?

[@innesgrahambike]

I’m just about 182 or a bawhair off 6ft? I like the medium a lot!

[@Mattblair01]

Cheers mate, appreciate the reply and love the video (defo not a Vlog 😂)

[@Mattblair01]

Should have watched the whole thing before asking questions 🙈 thanks for your patience and replying at all 👊

[@kikeabelleira2448]

subscribed!

[@jackridestrails]

Nice video man! Cool to see a different perspective from the insta. Still running the 720mm bars? 👊

[@innesgrahambike]

720 all the way my guy! Cheers dude. I’ll try to keep it Interesting 🙏

[@streetpigeonmtb]

"It's not a vlog" 🤣 Great vlog nonetheless, enjoyed the way you put it together 👍

[@innesgrahambike]

Haha appreciate you!

[@tommynott8603]

Mint rig

[@jameskroz1737]

Good to see you can drink the Golfie water 😂

[@innesgrahambike]

don't blame me if ya get sick! hahaha

[@igadokenpancit7410]

May i know the brand of the stem? Looks sick😎 @ Innes Graham

[@innesgrahambike]

Burgtec Enduro stem 👊🏻

[@jensenmurray5613]

Proud dad

[@innesgrahambike]

Love you

[@daveybmtb]

Also this series NEEDS to be called "It's Not a Vlog"!!

[@innesgrahambike]

hahaha I'm open to suggestions. It is a vlog though. Let's be honest. However much I don't want to be a "vlogger" I think I'll have to suck it up

[@loz8665]

Life style documentary or race life documentary 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@getinTHEBIN318]

jesus you look like jack and tom lefreak mixed!

[@rubenvor]

720 bars! That's sounds short under normal standards 😯

[@tahoeebikes]

720mm bars and you look more comfortable on your bikes that 99% of people

[@innesgrahambike]

Hahaha thanks!! I see too many people especially kids with 800mm bars. 😴😴😴

[@timgrant3742]

This looks like a good series. Please don't go down the road of a certain Kriss Kyle in an over excitable aiming at the kids style. You'll have to stick with calling this W.E.T.I mind you having just typed that maybe not. Looking forward to further episodes. 🙏🏻 720 mm makes sense where you live.

[@timgrant3742]

Oh and nice feature in a previous issue of Shredderzine.

[@innesgrahambike]

Haha cheers dude!! I’ve not seen KK’s content to be honest. It’s a tough one to balance. For sure will take on everyone’s comments and feedback though! W.E.T.I isn’t too great hahaha. Or maybe it’s so bad it’s good.

[@timgrant3742]

@@innesgrahambike You just keep on trucking as you are...😄🤟

[@timgrant3742]

@@innesgrahambike what's your insta ....?

[@innesgrahambike]

@@timgrant3742 @innesgrahambike 🙌🏻

[@mitchellwalker4140]

No coil? Or you gonna try a coil in next episode?

[@innesgrahambike]

I actully have put a cool on the bike now. I think it’s a little more sensitive for the small bumps etc

[@daveybmtb]

Are you on a team for 2023 Innes??!

[@innesgrahambike]

According to Vital MTB rumours yeah! but that's news to me... ha

[@paucostagraell3449]

720bars hahahha thats narrow man! But where you ride it is also narrow so…

[@Yarpen_Z]

I cannot make my mind which bike I am going to get this season. I think I'll just copy you 😬

[@innesgrahambike]

Solid plan🙏