My Favorite Steel Hardtail - The Stanton Sherpa Gen 3 Review (Reynolds 853 Steel, UK) - Part 1

[@rh32793us]

Breaks finger. Finishes review. Absolute legend.

[@guyguy3750]

Respect

[@BraMKJ]

“Yeah, I broke my finger.” *CRUNCH* “It’s straight now.” 😨 hope you’re okay 💪

[@hardtailparty]

It's healing well, thanks.

[@Amcacs5654]

@@hardtailparty Is it actually broken?

[@hardtailparty]

@@Amcacs5654 yes. Dislocated and broken. The tendons ripped off a piece of the bone where the tendons attach. It's supposedly quite a long recovery but fortunately I don't need surgery.

[@AndrewShackleton]

@@hardtailparty dude that sucks! I tore my volar plate back in 2012. It was around 2 years before I was good again. It's imperative that you listen to your doc and physiologist regarding rehab and your current work/riding regime. I had a job where I was using my hands extensively and I had to quit riding for a year because I wasn't healing.

[@patchesthejaybird8431]

@@hardtailparty yikes! Maybe better than if the tendons snapped. They would require surgery to attach. Best healing wishes!

[@jasonbarber5834]

At least they'll grow back in a handlebar shaped position......LMAO PURE GOLD STEVE.

[@zenofthemoment]

Best bike reviews on the Internet! Honestly, who could even compete? I don’t plan on buying 99% of these hardtails, but I still watch every single review. I have my eye on the middle child, but when I can’t ride, these videos are the next best thing! Keep up the great work, Steve! Hope you heal up soon!

[@hardtailparty]

@@zenofthemoment thank you so much for your kind words

[@smokeycanuck8058]

Any dude that wears a shirt like that on the trail is my kind of rider 👍🏼. I'm 52, started riding MTBs in the 80s when "fat tires" were 26 x 1.75, bars were flat and narrow, shifters were on top of the bar and suspension was unheard of. Brands like Fat City Cycles, Ibis, Breezer, were what all the cool kids wanted. I'm more into touring these days on my beloved Surly LHT but if I ever wanted a trail bike again, a steel hardtail would be for me. Thanks for your review.

[@elainebethany9814]

The way you treasure your loved ones is incredible.

[@pauls3616]

That bike looks fantastic and I love your specific comments about how it rides like a hardtail from yesteryear but with modern geometry. I grew up on hardtails like the Kona Explosif and Litespeed Obed. I want to put a hardtail together this winter and the Sherpa will be on the short list. I will have to wait for the Ti Sherpa review to hear your thoughts on it. As usual Steve, your description of how the bike rides is so detailed. Much better than the usual rhetoric from the magazines and websites. Thanks so much.

[@hardtailparty]

Thanks for the kind words Paul. It's a really special bike.

[@benjaminkennedy3913]

That was an epic bail. You’re a legend Steve.

[@adrianrangel1849]

That happened to my pinky while playing football as a kid. Now it will pop out easily if you're not careful. You will also feel it during cold weather. Welcome to the club!

[@BrandonMeyer1641]

I’ve been riding all my life but never owned a real mountain bike. My time has usually been relegated to road and gravel. I find myself trying to climb and go down steep dirt pitches and hop of ledges and stairs on my rigid hybrid. Your channel has had me seriously considering a hardtail. I like aluminum and steel frames. My friend got an old school carbon bike from 15 years ago and When I rode it I finally understood what a stiff and efficient frame was. I’ve watched enough of your vid to now understand geo better. I may hit you up in the future when the time comes when I can actually drop to money on a bike. Currently I am just a broke college student and I haven’t had a bike worth more than 1000 bucks. One day.

[@Mikemalone7873]

"This bike makes me happy." 'Nuf said! Since I'm not racing, that's the bike feature I'm looking for. Funny thing, I'm always pleased when I see Cody is on the ride. Awesome skills, awesome friend. Saw him on the Dusty Betty AZT ride video. Just a good dude and you two really demonstrate the riding experience I enjoy so much. Thanks for the ride.

[@hardtailparty]

Cody is such a great friend and riding partner. He pushes me a lot.

[@JeffreySmith1967]

You again were spot on with this review just like the Sirius. I finally got the frame after a 5 month wait. The maiden voyage was a 30 miles XC Epic ride. Not a sore joint, back, wrist, nothing. Definitely an all day bike, you can attack the flow or just spin and talk to your riding partners. Great frame, exceeded all my expectations. Thanks.

[@johnnydoe66]

The first image I had when you straightened out your finger was the first Rambo movie where he stitched himself up.....Hope it heals correctly. In 30 yrs of mtn biking, I have fractured my hand once and just recently broke my pinky finger because of a rock overhang and my 780mm wide bars.

[@slofax1251]

oh man that finger!! hope it's feeling better - that feature was awesome though. beautiful bike!

[@hardtailparty]

Super fun feature. I didn't quite have wjat it took to clean it this time.

[@felderosa]

lmao. dude your finger is broken, its ok to take the day! i did that with broken ribs once, kept riding because I didn't know they were broken until they kept hurting for like 2 months

[@sixate]

Another great review as always, your buddy Cody has some serious skill. Looks like he'd be a blast to ride with too. Can't wait for the Ti review. Love that you snapped your finger back, taped it up and kept riding. And I love that the frame is a perfect Hardtail Party logo.

[@johnnykramolis7469]

That was some quick self first aid. Respect Steve! Hope your finger will be ok soon.

[@bsmithhammer]

Prescott has so much fun riding - it's become one of our favorite new destinations that hasn't gotten totally over-hyped.

[@hansti77]

I finally got my UK steel Sherpa frame and finished the build we discussed on Patreon. It’s awesome! A huge jump forward in capability from my 2009 full-suspension. It’s also better looking, and more fun. Thanks for your help!

[@hardtailparty]

AWESOME! Congrats on getting it all buttoned up. What a sweet bike.

[@apolinarcisneros8403]

You are a very good rider! I'm sorry that you got hurt and thank you for your videos. Keep posting more videos and be safe on the road.

[@cjohnson3836]

Remember when you were "indestructible" as a kid and caution would go out the window, and something getting scraped or broken was just part of the fun? Bruises and scabs gave you something to brag about. As long as you weren't dying you were having fun. That bike seems to have brought you back to that. How awesome is a bike that you can snap a finger and the only thing you're thinking about is getting back up to ride some more? It might be your first broken bone mountain biking, but that was a 10 year old Steve just pulling it back straight, laughing while doing it. Beautiful bike, and half time machine.

[@roddas26]

Best bike reviews in the world. Now we just need the sister channel fullsus party? Thanks for making this awesome content.

[@hardtailparty]

I wish o had the bandwidth, because i love reviewing full sus bikes too.

[@gavinstone3769]

healing vibes man , what a great bike defiantly thinking about a Stanton for my next hardtail

[@jaydenbourke3722]

Will you ever do a review of a Whyte 9 series? I’m looking at the 909 and I can’t seem to find many to any reviews on it And as far as bike reviews go Your by far the best

[@hardtailparty]

Thanks. I've reached out to Whyte many times, but i haven't been able to convince them to send me one for review. If enough sibs reached out to Whyte explaining why they want to see a review on my channel, they might be convinced. I've had that happen before with other bikes and components.

[@Adapting_Adventures]

its really cool watching you ride stuff that most ppl will ride on a full squish.

[@patchesthejaybird8431]

Back in high school I had a guitar player friend who called his left pinky his Main Man. Steve Holt from 36 Crazy Fists. Don't underestimate that little guy.

[@TheJonchatfield]

Any plans to review the Chumba Sendero? I'd love to hear your review of that one.

[@shaunroach7829]

What a review!!! Really enjoyed this one the trails and location looked fantastic!!!! Great details and explanation in your review Steve!!! Great job!! 👍👍👍👌👌

[@qualm43]

For me, the suggested reach for my height 6'1" is ALWAYS too big. Give me a nice little 440mm-450mm and I'm GOOD.

[@felixjackson2670]

Aaagh. Broke/dislocated my little finger a few years ago. Ow. Just bought a 1 st. Generation Stanton Sherpa on eBay. Can’t wait to build it. So fed up of my Carbon,internally cable routed Felt...light but no feeling! Have not ridden steel since 1990’s. Plus have ‘Hope’ Brakes,Hubs,BB,Headset,Seatclamp. Enjoy your content.

[@RideYearRound]

It looks like the geo is very similar to my RSD Mayor V5 (with the chainstays slammed forward). The Sherpa's a little more modern, but the Mayor is a fat bike so tire clearance limits what can be done with the geo. I've been really enjoying the "almost aggressive but not quite" feel, I think it makes for a much better all-rounder. Oh and sorry about your pinky!

[@mattdelcomyn8012]

Thanks for finishing the ride Steve! With a broken finger! Sounds like a sweet ride. Glad to hear there are some not overbuilt steel bikes out there! Me want. : ) hope that finger heals quick

[@hardmtnbiker]

That’s saying a lot, wow! Your favorite steel bike? I really value your experience and curated opinions. I can’t wait for the additional videos.

[@norman-gregory]

Considering how the day turned out...a very good reveiw. I know we/mates push each other, but I reckon if you were on your own (no broken Pinky)...you weren't going to give in!!! You're a soldier Steve, I like how you got straight back on the horse...I mean Bike. Also I didn't realise this is your only income from the generosity of other's. In the future when I'm in a position to...I will Patreon down the track. Thanks for your channel Mate!

[@TheOlafmetal]

My friend jammed his pinky once playing basketball and it was bent close to 90 degrees with a little bone showing through the skin. My brother grabbed his wrist and with out thinking about it straightened it out, kind of like you did yourself. He seemed mostly fine didn't even bleed or swell. Scary injury but not necessarily that serious.

[@hardtailparty]

I've learned that every break is different. In this case, my tendons ripped off a piece of bone when it bent sideways. No surgery is needed, but i do need a lot of physical therapy. It's a slow recovery my doc tells me.

[@dirtyspokecycling7580]

Steve! That sucks about your finger, but that lighting was amazing! Thank you for sacrificing for the betterment of cycling as a whole! You inspire me with every video! ~Shannon

[@MTB_Derbyshire]

Nice review and a bit of crack yer bones action thrown in for free. Hope that heals up OK. Keep yer eye on it. So good to hear you love the Stanton. If there's one thing we do well in the UK, it's engineering and Dan knows his onions

[@VendetaBrown]

You say how much you love this bike, and I don’t doubt that you do… and I know it’s a fantastic bike… but we can feel a higher level of exuberance on other bikes that you’ve reviewed. Obviously you love the Spot Rocker above all other hardtails… but even the now famous “it just dances underneath you” from your Nimble 9 review… you couldn’t hold the glee back! …the BFE Max… the Big Al… I am just not sure we get the same euphoria from this review. Interested to hear your take and as always, this is the best MTB Channel on KZbin and it is not close. You’re doing all of us a great service and we appreciate you more than you know.

[@hardtailparty]

Keep in mind i had a broken finger. It's hard to be exuberant when you're in pain. It had already been a long day with 2 hours of trials riding before.l this ride and i was pretty tired. I always recommend focusing more on the words i say than the tone of voice i have, since so much comes into play with how much energy i have at a given moment.

[@zachkamp6249]

Man, I love the channel! I really want to hear your thoughts on the Chromag Rootdown and Stylus. I know they don’t send stuff very often, but here’s to hoping.

[@hardtailparty]

They don't send stuff ever, sadly. I like the rootdown a lot. Chrinags are typically overbuilt and fairly stiff.

[@endianAphones]

Never mind the finger! How's the bike? :D The Yakuza cut the little finger because without it you can't hold a sword. An handlebar is more or less like a sword.

[@petercroce]

Curious how you compare this to the Nimble 9. I reckon the Sherpa is a bit lighter, but the Nimble 9 may feel more capable on the steep chunk, but would love to hear your thoughts!

[@dominicfrandrup2952]

Was thinking the same as the N9 is available for preorder again.

[@mikeblakeley4012]

Same here-between those 2 for next build! Would love the HP take.

[@zachscherpa944]

Just took my 853 Sherpa out for it’s first ride today. Unreal how good it is!! Soooo smooth. Feels like I’m cheating.

[@hardtailparty]

Isn't it amazing how smooth that bike it? People tell me I'm crazy and I can't feel the difference between frames. I can, and so can everyone else. Such a great bike, congrats.

[@zachscherpa944]

@@hardtailparty after Niner cancelled my sir 9 frame order I needed something similar and your reviews helped me pick the right one. Keep up the great work.

[@hardtailparty]

@@zachscherpa944 the Sherpa is twice the bike the sir9 is

[@user-lc2mu9jk2b]

Nice review and a beautiful trail. Hope your pinky is healing nicely.

[@ollilaine3265]

Tough luck with the finger but quite impressive how you made the field operation! Nice review btw and nice riding.

[@hatrix11]

Bent that pinkie back like a bent old school steel Derailleur hanger !!! Nice 🏋🏻‍♀️

[@alex1231235]

Steve... You're a TROOPER!

[@emmanuelmatias3221]

How about a slackline review sir?

[@hardtailparty]

I'd love to review one someday, it looks really fun.

[@persistentconsistency]

@@hardtailparty If Stanton slid one of those your way, I'd be over the dang moon. A Slackline ride review, comparison to the Sherpa, and a Patreon consultation would be the epitome of my bike-hunt success! As it stands, I'll settle for these amazing reviews you've already doled out, the endless reading and geometry analysis I've done, and a Pateon consultation in the next few days. Looking forward to it! Thanks again for all of this!

[@hardtailparty]

@@persistentconsistency i hope to try a slackline one day.

[@persistentconsistency]

@@hardtailparty I'm sure you will. I'm gonna be sure to keep letting Stanton know that you are the primary reason that I will be getting one of their frames, sans test ride. Someone already got back to me last week and was stoked that I found out about the company via your channel. They had great things to say about you. I believe it was Beal. A few of your videos (I believe the Switch9er and Honzo ESD) opened my eyes about longer-travel forks on hardtail and how imbalanced they can make the ride when the going gets a bit rough. That was the first time I paused and thought maybe I don't need the Slackline, even though it sounds good in theory. The Sherpa takes 27.5 x 3.0 if I wanna go 27.5, and the geometry doesn't get screwed up if I go 120 mm on the fork. A Slackline with a 120 mm fork changes the HTA and STA about a degree in the positive direction. Doesn't sound too enticing when you look at it that way. Anyway, I've rambled on long enough. Appreciate the replies. I know you get a ton of these comments on a daily basis.

[@thingsilike7341]

This comment isn’t really for this video even though that is a cool bike. But I just ordered a rsd middle child steel. So looking forward to it. Thank you for all of your amazing reviews.

[@techjeeper8800]

I destroyed a single toe on a ride once catching a root at 15-20 mph. Took off my shoe and sock. Three the nail out and put it all back on and rode out the rest of the ride. Once the adrenaline wore off after the ride it was a bad day. Having the trail ibuprofen would have been a God send.

[@hardtailparty]

Yeah, it was rough a few hours later. I figured I had a small window to finish filming this review before the adrenaline wore off.

[@andycjohnston]

Hope that heals up realy quickly Steve!!

[@neoncrab5605]

What should i buy honzo esd or rsd rs 291 and i hope ur ok :)

[@jeroen78]

Thanks for the detailed review, great to hear you like it so much! I have a Gen 2 Sherpa and I absolutely love it too. Curious to hear how it compares to the Ti. Hope your finger is ok!

[@patchesthejaybird8431]

Ouch! Hardcore riding comes with a hardcore price sometimes! Seems like a nice bike! I would be looking at a Stanton if I didn't already have a steel Hardtail I love. Hope the finger heals well! Great pain threshold, all the long miserable rides you go on raises the ceiling to be sure! That trails looks fun! Very much like the trails I ride my Soul on, except all those crazy boulders! Wow. Its time to get out for a short ride today. Its rained nearly non-stop for a couple days now, so I haven't ridden for a while, hopefully things are firming up and good to go today!

[@theawesomeone1844]

How would you compare this to the Niner SIR 9?

[@ericjonpo]

WILD SHIRT! I love it!

[@czechnolike]

This is where you did that!

[@noelwarner8874]

After seeing the pinky earlier on patreon I flashbacked as soon as I saw that rock climb, must have been a disappointing moment but obviously you rallied and powered through! Looks like a great bike!

[@hardtailparty]

It's slowly healing correctly, thank goodness.

[@joppek77]

This type of terrain is probably my favorite type: rock slabs and big boulders like this create an almost endless variety of features to test your skills on. It's like an MTB/trials playground. :) Also: "I broke my finger." **snap** "Straight now!" Ouchie!

[@bobsothaticango]

Hope the finger has healed up! I am building this up with a 130 fork with 29s. Cant wait to see how it rides.

[@TheDennemont]

Right, I'm going to be adding tape and iburofen to my ride kit.

[@hardtailparty]

I wrap tape around my pump. It's a great way to store it.

[@TheDennemont]

@@hardtailparty Bloody Great tip👍 Many thanks. Love your reviews btw. I built a Cotic Solaris Max off the back of your review. I love it. I looked at a Stanton Sherpa but wasn't going to get on with the reach as I'm 6ft 2 with long limbs. This is the first time ever I've not felt cramped on a mtb.

[@hardtailparty]

That SolarisMAX is a special bike. I'm glad you're enjoying it.

[@TheDennemont]

@@hardtailparty Yeah, it's great and your description of the ride is spot on. It's compliant yet tight at the same time. Always wanted a Stanton though, since reading about them in Dirt magazine. Would be great to see you do a mini world tour in the future in hardtail loving countries with trails and factory tours, like UK, France and Germany plus more. Hope the finger is on the mend.

[@hardtailparty]

@@TheDennemont a world tour checking out and riding hardtails form lol ovwr would be a dream come true

[@luciomeyer2536]

Hero, that you still going forward riding with that broken pinky O.O

[@ryannielson1076]

Great review! Hope the finger heals quickly. I have broken fingers twice mountain biking over the last 25 years, can still see where they were broken but all good otherwise.

[@ppbrown19700808]

Sorry to hear about the finger, injuries are expected but never fun. Here’s to a speedy recovery. Looking to compliment a Paradox with a long hauler and have been waiting for this review. Was ur fork the recommended 44mm offset?

[@hardtailparty]

Yes

[@wasaker09]

I hope the pinky is healing right. I blew it on the rehab of my ring finger that I broke on Cinco de Mayo 2019. Now I only have 80% range of motion on it. A ligament pulled off its bony attachment and scarred down in the wrong spot.

[@hardtailparty]

That was my same injury: the tendons pulled off a chunk of bone. My hand specialist has been giving me rehab exercises and il back to 90% use at the moment. She told me it's a VERY sloe recovery but she's happy with my progress

[@burn31]

This or the Ragley Big Al? Looking for anew hard tail after butying a FS and not liking it.

[@hardtailparty]

Sounds like you'd be a perfect candidate for my Patreon bike consultation tier. It's not a simple one-word answer, it depends on what you're looking for.

[@jkeiffer]

What a fantastic place to ride! Great review Steve. This is the 17" and what length stem were you using? What's the max fork travel? Really looking forward to the Ti review and comparisons. Hope the finger is all healed up already since these videos are on delay.

[@JD-oe5uc]

Stanton suggests max. 100-130 mm fork travel. I am about to build one with 130 mm. I have almost al components, but not the frame yet (hopefully arrives next week…it is ready to be shipped).

[@arenjanian8295]

Steel hardtails are basically returning to childhood. Next time buddy tape the gloved hand. That way when you keep riding you get a little more protection.

[@techstryker]

Good performance

[@painteater19]

Had to stop this video 0:14 in to say that shirt is SICK.

[@hardtailparty]

Party shirt international. Check out their stuff, it's super fun.

[@AbrahamBarberi]

Thanks for the video. I hope your pinky is ok.

[@JoshTaylor]

After years on a Trek Alpha frame 6700 xc bike I picked up a '21 Big Honzo DL but it's better down the steeper stuff, of course, but just doesn't feel nimble or have a relaxed position. And I could blame the reach, but I can't seem to bunny hop it nearly as high, it doesn't instill a ton of confidence. Can't return the thing so it's got me looking at other frames. Considering you were close to hitting knees on the 17", suppose the 19" would be ideal for someone 5'11"? The price for this steel frame isn't bad so long as I can swap most components over. Thoughts, anyone? For those in the Mid-Atlantic I ride green/blue at Fountainhead, Lake Fairfax, Wakefield/Accotink.

[@sheridaninstalls]

I'd love to see it tested with a 51mm offset 120mm fork and a 50mm stem if you get the chance Steve..

[@hardtailparty]

It's all personal preference, but I've never preferred a 51mm offset to a 44, so chances are it wouldn't fare well in my opinion.

[@PennyPinchingCyclist]

Great review! So much fun riding together! Hope the finger is back to normal by now 🤘

[@hardtailparty]

Thanks again for showing me your local trails. Let's ride again soon. Finger is about 80% now.

[@ohiomoto]

Looking forward to the Ti comp. I would be interested in how much different the ride and weight of the 4130 version. In one of Stanton's videos, he mentioned the only difference was 1mm extra thickness in the top tube. Love the channel and the bike consulting service. "So good!!!"

[@antonybaker7725]

I think it's only 0.1mm extra, and that's not a lot.

[@ohiomoto]

@@cycling_plurality I'm surprised it's that much. I would have thought the weight penalty would be minimal.

[@ohiomoto]

@@cycling_plurality I have an XL Comic SolarisMax. I think it was right around 6lbs IIRC. Cotic claims 5.8 lbs for a L.

[@ohiomoto]

@@cycling_plurality But the point of 853 isn't that it's lighter than 4130. It's supposed to be stronger which allows for thinner tubes. The weight savings is from the thinner tubes. At least that's my understanding.

[@mattforst6591]

I'm sold. Gotta figure out sizing being 176cm tall.

[@kevdad3587]

Beautiful Bike!

[@stefandahl2872]

Hey what hip pack is that? Looks nice.

[@mellissanash7517]

I know they use to make a steel version of the Spot rocker, you ever pedaled one? I take you've tested this out with 29x2.6 & 2.8? Really thank you for everything you do for the hardtail community!

[@hardtailparty]

I've only pedalled a steel rocker in a parking lot. The geo was pretty old school

[@mellissanash7517]

@@hardtailparty Oh dang didn't realize geo was changed. I saw that it was made until like 2019 & assumed it was the same as the carbon. I guess I won't be looking at the steel model.

[@mellissanash7517]

@@cycling_plurality No I have not.

[@brentmiller4060]

We are planning our sedona MTB festival. Let us know if you have a ride.

[@hardtailparty]

Right on. I'll be there leading rides. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kH_WYmaOiJZkoas

[@briankelliher5026]

id like to see a review on the giant 2021 fathom,,,,,,,,,,

[@CasperRc81]

I’m sorry for your injury. Your a wonderful man and I appreciate you greatly. Ps: my bones don’t brake easy but I shred my skin a lot sometimes that’s worse😂.

[@chelboed]

Did I miss something? Is this a Stanton Ti Handlebar too? Not on their website?

[@dorianonthebike8448]

Awesome bike and awesome ride! The problem is I can't watch it to the end as it almost physically hurts me to watch you riding with a broken finger! I hope you have fully recovered now!

[@hardtailparty]

Almost. It's been a slow recovery.

[@dorianonthebike8448]

@@hardtailparty Oh! I had a pretty much the same injury and my finger is ok, but looks slightly twisted now. I wish yours will be better than mine after full recovery!

[@procore123]

please please review some 29/3.0 bikes. It would be bichin to do a shootout, like chromag Arcturian vs a waltworks vs a surly. mkay?

[@hardtailparty]

There aren't many options, but I've reviewed a few. Chromag doesn't send bikes for review, and walteorks only makes one-off custom bikes, so they can't send one either.

[@georgeirvingnormaniii3291]

Very nice review like👏👏 how you always balance things out in your remarks go HTP ✅✌️

[@user-lc2mu9jk2b]

Wondering if the water bottle bosses limit the dropper. Usually you mention it, but this time you didn’t. Thanks

[@hardtailparty]

It didn't get in the way of my 150mm post. It would probably get in the way of a 175mm post though.

[@wpmccray1]

Great review (and hope the finger gets better)...how does it stack up to the Niner SIR 9 ??

[@hardtailparty]

I'll address that in a future video. Stay tuned.

[@wpmccray1]

@@hardtailparty Standing by with my credit card ready...

[@hardtailparty]

@@wpmccray1 you can always become a patron and pick my brain about specific models and how they compare.

[@roberteussen8313]

Hey Steve, great review - for the Sherpa, but also the Cotic Solaris. You seem to love both - would you pick one over the other?

[@hardtailparty]

Yes, for different reasons and different terrain. I've recommended both to different bike consultation clients, spending on terrain and how they'll be ridden.

[@roberteussen8313]

@@hardtailparty cool. Can I use that service as well?

[@AndrewSmyk]

What 27.5 plus wheel set are you running in this set up?

[@hardtailparty]

@@AndrewSmyk discontinued knight compisites 40i

[@AfricaTwinRider]

What length stem are you running?

[@aaronsmith5499]

Great video, I ordered a Ti Sherpa 4 months ago and it might be coming next week, I can’t wait I’m so excited. What offset did you have on your forks ?

[@hardtailparty]

44

[@dl6860]

Why don't we see this color offered on the website? Honestly flat colours like this are so much nicer than the tacky glossy stuff they only seem to have.

[@hardtailparty]

They offer custom colors: more than any other company I've seen. Check out their Instagram.

[@spiffpilot2589]

So better than the Nimble9?

[@bananmtb]

What do u think about NS Surge as hcht?

[@NB-ski]

How long did you take off the bike to heal the finger? Just broke the same finger.

[@hardtailparty]

Dang, sorry to hear that. I'm trying to remember. It was probably two months.

[@NB-ski]

@@hardtailparty thanks. Did you keep riding or take the time off?

[@hardtailparty]

It took about 6 months to stop hurting. I think I took about one month off from riding. The vibrations really hurt it, So I had to stock to smooth stuff.

[@letour32rr]

Dang man, been there with the finger. Fell and the pinky went in a hole the same way. They say the pinky had some of your strongest gripping power. Now you have another story to tell! Thanks for the review. Been looking for a steel hardtail and like that they make this with 142 dropouts as I have several nice, but older wheel sets. How do you think it would feel with a 140mm 29er fork?

[@hardtailparty]

I think a 140 fork would ruin some of the magic. It's rated up to a 130mm fork, but i wasn't once tempted to go beyond 120.

[@Kayvonmir123]

Have you tried the pipe dream moxie? Would be interesting to see how it compares to the other “aggressive” hard tails

[@hardtailparty]

Not yet. I've requested one for years, but no luck.

[@thearetf]

@@hardtailparty I hear you might have a Sirius S5 in the pile of things to test. Would be v interested how that compares to the steel Sherpa - they seem somewhat similar on paper.

[@hardtailparty]

They do seem similar on paper, but they're extremely different when ridden back to back.

[@William.N]

So much fun to watch. I'm glad you included the shaky video at the end. It gave a better idea of what the ride feel is like. Too much of that, however, and I start feeling sick. Just the right amount here. Also glad to hear you have more bikes in for review. I hope that means more companies are taking you more seriously. They should. Lastly, I hope the finger isn't holding you back too much.

[@hardtailparty]

Thanks for the kind words William.

[@Theambiantsound]

Hey guys im new in mountain bikes and wanted to know what type of bike and models you would recommand (cross country bike, trail bike, etc). Im looking for a hardtail steel bike for commuting but also to make some soft trails not so far from my house. I already have a gravel steel bike and love it, but my back is injured and its tough riding for long ride. I really love the versatility of a mountain bike. Any suggestion? Thanks a lot :)

[@hardtailparty]

It sounds like you'd benefit from my bike consultation service.

[@thomaskuhn6541]

You said the bike does not feel heavy at all, but you didn't go as far as calling it zippy. Could it be somewhat zippy on 29" wheels?

[@hardtailparty]

I don't feel like "zippy" applies to this bike in the Reynolds 853 format, even with 29ers. It's smooth and comfortable. I think of stiff, efficient bikes as zippy. My Spot Rocker is definitely zippy. This is more calm and chill and smooth.

[@cameronlesley2428]

Forget the unicorn. Bring on the Labrador !