Since buying the Xtrada-6 recently, I am re-discovering the fun of a good hardtail myself. Really great at putting pedal power onto the trail efficiently!
@AdrenalineIsLife Жыл бұрын
They are so much fun
@BigJim_9092 ай бұрын
Those Title bars! 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@massimorichon116 Жыл бұрын
Love this build and the frame too, it looks like a very cool bike to ride on. For the name I would go with the backstory of the tires, so I would name the bike "April fool"😉
@metalofthedeath Жыл бұрын
The bike that rules them all
@metalofthedeath Жыл бұрын
Nice I was just looking at those crank’s yesterday. Those look sick
@metalofthedeath Жыл бұрын
I can’t believe they would use that tiny bolt for the edc tool. They used to use those on pro scooter forks and they sucked so imagine how sketch it would be on a mtb
@smiley37greg Жыл бұрын
She looks awesome, I bet completing the build and taking it for the first rip was so satisfying
@AdrenalineIsLife Жыл бұрын
Thanks. It was awesome. The bike turned out perfect!
@360Ripcurl4 ай бұрын
Sick build dude! I love the colorway of the frame! 🔥 I just got my first hardtail - 2023 Marin Bobcat Trail 5. It is fun to ride and it gets the job done after a few upgrades 😎
@dangraf3646 Жыл бұрын
haven't seen this color in person. online it looks orange. I love the blue and pink frame they did last year I think
@AdrenalineIsLife Жыл бұрын
I really liked that blue and pink.
@g_a_b_r_i_e_l_ Жыл бұрын
I think the name "Strawberry Shortcake" fits it well
@lukas-a9234 Жыл бұрын
i saw the industry nine box at the back and knew it was gonna be a sick build instantly
@MTBTrailSherpa Жыл бұрын
What an awesome build. Clean and beautiful. Well done. Love the bike hub shirt
@AdrenalineIsLife Жыл бұрын
Thanks Rico. I always try to support my friends. 🙂
@Xangoose1 Жыл бұрын
Call it the jawbreaker :) as jawbreakers are hard candy & it's a hardtail! Nice vid and an epic bike!
@keosoutdooradventures Жыл бұрын
Sick build! I like the 1/1 hubs over the Hydra since they have less drag.
@AdrenalineIsLife Жыл бұрын
Thanks. I'm a fan of the 1/1 hubs for the same reason.
@AncientEnergyEyesOpen Жыл бұрын
Loved your giant story. Slick ride. Hubba Bubba for the name.
@AdrenalineIsLife Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. 😁
@dannyjohnston7598 Жыл бұрын
... interesting choice with the tires. I don't hate it but... I'm not sure what to think. But I do think ya gotta clean up and shorten those hoses and cable housing. The front looks like a bowl of spaghetti.
@AdrenalineIsLife Жыл бұрын
I know. I do that a lot. It's a long story that I'll tell one day.
@bhalemoreescano9437 Жыл бұрын
HEAVY ARMS GUNDAM
@TimSomeroАй бұрын
I died at 3:00, 😂
@phaserz3022 Жыл бұрын
The 'Red coaster'
@kevinhodgins9071 Жыл бұрын
Daisy Duke! Or General Lee if you want to go more masculine. But some all American high flying Dukes of Hazard tribute with that color scheme
@AdrenalineIsLife Жыл бұрын
I would love to do a General Lee build one day.
@bedlightbrown Жыл бұрын
The Red Rocket
@BlueGoose2 Жыл бұрын
Sick bike … the pink tires kinda cool looking. Red Baron
@jstrahn Жыл бұрын
"The Jumpsuit" It's orange like a prison jumpsuit and the frame model is named after a prison. Double meaning on the "jump" part of jumpsuit with the way you'll be riding it.
@runde20 Жыл бұрын
Either the Red Rocker or Strawberries and cream 🤟
@shwndh Жыл бұрын
I wanted to build up one of these frames too. Very nice build but the pink and orange? Well, it's definitely an unmistakeable bike.
@AdrenalineIsLife Жыл бұрын
The frame color is unique and it was a challenge getting the right colors. When you see it in person it's quite a sight and the colors work well but it won't appeal to everyone.
@MTBTrailSherpa Жыл бұрын
Damn straight! Top of the berm!!
@AdrenalineIsLife Жыл бұрын
😉
@jmrtinez69 Жыл бұрын
American made parts on Indonesia made frame! Looks awesome!!
@AdrenalineIsLife Жыл бұрын
Thanks. It's so expensive to build a full American made bike 😫 but I try to buy local wherever I can.
@vitoonto Жыл бұрын
What a sick build!! Bike looks awesome.
@AdrenalineIsLife Жыл бұрын
Thanks! It rides awesome too.
@AstroSpark2 Жыл бұрын
It's definitely better than my cheap second hand hardtail RockRider
@5DEV Жыл бұрын
Awesome Build!!! 🤘🔥💥
@peterjohnmaramag4666 Жыл бұрын
Bike name : The Pinkish Devil!!
@jamesweldon8118 Жыл бұрын
Love the videos
@AdrenalineIsLife Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@BasicBeachCommunity1 Жыл бұрын
Nice!
@insuperior8027 Жыл бұрын
For a name, I immediately thought of Red Ripper haha.
@thecodfather4425 Жыл бұрын
Sick bike i would call it my lady in red.
@freddyassalt1190 Жыл бұрын
call the bike 'root raider' because u love roots and another name for raider is attacker so it kinda makes sense?!
@gameboyprototype50464 ай бұрын
Hellhound🔥😅👍
@AdrenalineIsLife4 ай бұрын
Love that name!
@hannes6114 Жыл бұрын
American Sunset
@jayuken4127 Жыл бұрын
Nice frame build i personality would have gone red and black or just red tires ,had my older bike like that, looks cool anyway got three names for you, 1( candy floss) 2 ( ripple) 3 (optimas) lol i call my handrail grimlock
@francisnormanmolanoambatal8372 Жыл бұрын
Marink or San Quenpink😁 Its a sick bike😍
@randyalingasa7771 Жыл бұрын
Call it the marin pinky swear
@jeehoonjones1389 Жыл бұрын
Nice build man, I have a stock 2022 san quentin 3 and its epic. Wish it came stock with more than 130mm of travel though, finding it a bit tough racing enduro.
@AdrenalineIsLife Жыл бұрын
130mm is a nice sweet spot for general trail riding. It can definitely get overwhelmed when things get chunky.
@vra28 Жыл бұрын
I would name the bike player because i think it looks a bit like a real player (human) and also bacause i think it would ride playful
@izumimiyamura8999 Жыл бұрын
Call it the blazing cherry
@Jacob99174 Жыл бұрын
Really nice bike
@sitogaduang6768 Жыл бұрын
HTmus Prime(Aitchtimus Prime) Leader of the HTbots and the shredder of the deceHTcons. .. . hehe
@AdrenalineIsLife Жыл бұрын
That's awesome! 😆
@athishmarutharaj6001 Жыл бұрын
the ghost kato i have is like that on camera (red) then orange on video. Ghost calls it riot red of monarch orange. its like neon red. we i was buying orange grips to match it. it was way off until i got some sdg thrice ones that were red and it suited the bike better
@AdrenalineIsLife Жыл бұрын
It was a challenge getting the right colors to match this. I had to return some part because thar looked terrible on the the bike.
@athishmarutharaj6001 Жыл бұрын
@@AdrenalineIsLife yea i almost wanted the orange grips to wear out faster so I would have a reason to get the red ones
@bernieherana120 Жыл бұрын
Candy bike
@jonyocum5622 Жыл бұрын
The crank f#@%ing giant story actually gained you a sub.. that says forging btw... 😁 nice vid bro
@AdrenalineIsLife Жыл бұрын
😁 Thank you! That scene cracks me up every time.
@ALtheShredder Жыл бұрын
Name suggestion: INFRA SHREED (infra-red, the color theme)
@amountainbiker2654 Жыл бұрын
You could call the bike fair maiden
@jordandunlop56298 ай бұрын
scarlet red
@keosoutdooradventures Жыл бұрын
Hard tails FTW! I have a Hardtail that cost as much as my Carbon Santa Cruz Hightower lol
@AdrenalineIsLife Жыл бұрын
So many people will never understand the joy of a high end hardtail. Enjoy!
@instavram Жыл бұрын
Recientemente compre una orbea Laufey h10 y quiero cambiar neumáticos. Que neumaticos le pondria para una conducción trail no muy enduro? Gracias
@AdrenalineIsLife Жыл бұрын
La carcasa Maxxis minion DHR2 Exo o Exo Plus es muy buena. Carcasa Continental Kryptotal Trail Ambos son muy buenos neumáticos que funcionan bien y diferentes condiciones.
@AaronsBitsnBikes Жыл бұрын
Call it Tangerine Scream
@George-Kliavkoff4Big12Ай бұрын
Name it "Hot Girl Summer"
@tdaubner Жыл бұрын
Barbie in the big house
@mikej1348 Жыл бұрын
How about Orange Crush for a name?
@yourmtblocal Жыл бұрын
Nice build! Not sure on the pink tyres though lol
@AdrenalineIsLife Жыл бұрын
The tire choice has been polarizing. They perform very well though.
@Biking_with_Akiva Жыл бұрын
Sick rig 🤙🏾
@AdrenalineIsLife Жыл бұрын
Thanks! 😁
@matimarcano1372 Жыл бұрын
What about “pretty in pink” like the movie
@EagleAssassin13 Жыл бұрын
Call it "The pink monster"
@johnykryll Жыл бұрын
Call it Lady Penelope
@AdrenalineIsLife Жыл бұрын
I see the resemblance! 😃
@SamUarent Жыл бұрын
Name: Sunsetting Dynamite 💥
@tomcarney654 Жыл бұрын
Nice, I have a 2020 san Quentin 2 with 140 pike love it . I like the name WAR MACHINE
@AdrenalineIsLife Жыл бұрын
I had a Pontiac GTO. I used to call the War Machine.
@tomcarney654 Жыл бұрын
That is funny
@darktzerberus Жыл бұрын
Hi, what is your offset on PIKE, 37 or 44?
@tomcarney654 Жыл бұрын
@@darktzerberus my offset is 44
@Anykine50 Жыл бұрын
Sick build🤙🏾
@chrislyons6602 Жыл бұрын
The Mar
@dizi17 Жыл бұрын
The Marin Mermaid!
@patrickkatzmair Жыл бұрын
With all these cables infront your handlbar you have to call it „the winch“ 😂 Otherwise pretty cool build except these tires…
@AdrenalineIsLife Жыл бұрын
😃 I always run my cables a little long. Childhood trauma. Long story.
@cristiandona6333Ай бұрын
Can i upgrade my hardtail fork with one who has 1200 mm instead custom 100 mm travel? I have a xc harrdtail not a trail hardtail!
@MB-ek1ub Жыл бұрын
Very nice bike! Once you have replaced the tires and grips with black ones😜. candyfloss for time being
@Ksnoopy1 Жыл бұрын
"The Orink"
@bryanm.3026 Жыл бұрын
8:19 OG sand people noise? lol
@AdrenalineIsLife Жыл бұрын
😄
@blueridgebikes Жыл бұрын
Name should be the adrenalinilire
@lb0538 Жыл бұрын
Call it marinade
@AdrenalineIsLife Жыл бұрын
😄 that's a good one!
@athishmarutharaj6001 Жыл бұрын
Stody the steez macchine
@sehgurke1230 Жыл бұрын
You have to call it "the Candytail"
@hugovanvark3916 Жыл бұрын
Call it the full suspension hunter
@juanguerrero7007 ай бұрын
You like it better than the Marley is it more playful? Better flow?
@AdrenalineIsLife7 ай бұрын
They are very similar. I would say that the Marin is slightly more playful and a little better on climbs. The Marley is slightly better on steeper downhills. The Marin is a better jumper.
@juanguerrero7007 ай бұрын
@@AdrenalineIsLife happy you got your dream build done! I’m looking for a 27 for the pump track. You say the marin jumps better but wouldn’t it be a bit worse on the track since it’s less playful and longer than the Marley?
@AdrenalineIsLife7 ай бұрын
@@juanguerrero700 A good jumping bike is generally good on the pump track.
@juanguerrero7007 ай бұрын
@@AdrenalineIsLife dang! So close to getting the Marley I’m a little torn now 😭
@AdrenalineIsLife7 ай бұрын
@juanguerrero700 follow your heart the difference between them is splitting hairs.
@kirbz5947 Жыл бұрын
Name the rig Kirby
@paulcampos203 Жыл бұрын
Why not Marin El Roy? Im just curious hehe
@AdrenalineIsLife Жыл бұрын
A couple of reasons. This is my main bike and my local trails favor a lighter more nimble bike. The ElRoy is best when pointed downhill. Also I prefer 27.5in wheels and the El Roy is 29. I do want to build one for downhill parks eventually but there's no budget for it at the moment.
@yamahschector Жыл бұрын
You can not buy a nice fs for the price I bought my commencal meta ohlins for with the discounts and Black Friday on top of it. My 14 trek slash was almost 2k more when I bought it new
@AdrenalineIsLife Жыл бұрын
Very true. Similarly spec'd, the hardtail always come in cheaper.
@jamesweldon8118 Жыл бұрын
Marin Thee Stallion
@hacabreracabrera34793 ай бұрын
Pink Panter
@leeretaschen231 Жыл бұрын
Looking for a 27.5 hardtail and the San Quentin is in my top 3. How tall are you and how’s the Med fit? Thanks.
@AdrenalineIsLife Жыл бұрын
I'm 5'9" the medium fits me perfectly.
@leeretaschen231 Жыл бұрын
@@AdrenalineIsLife Thanks. I’m 5’10” and Marin’s website puts me on a L.
@AdrenalineIsLife Жыл бұрын
@@leeretaschen231 that's fairly accurate. If you prefer a more jumpy bike you can size down to medium.
@nasserkhaja4655 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful build. Is it just as fun as the Marley? I’m curious how the two compare.
@AdrenalineIsLife Жыл бұрын
It is just as fun but slightly different. The Marley likes steep terrain a little better while the Marin corners a little better and is more poppy. They are very negligible differences and some of that is due to component selection.
@apollokidd8273 Жыл бұрын
@@AdrenalineIsLife which frame is more compliant? Would really appreciate an answer since I'm torn between these two
@AdrenalineIsLife Жыл бұрын
@@apollokidd8273 They are both very compliant. I would give a slight edge to the Marley but you won't go wrong with either. Btw, the Marley Frame is on sale for half price right now.
@gman6059 Жыл бұрын
How about Pinky Tuscadero? I mean, the Fonz would ride her. ;)
@AdrenalineIsLife Жыл бұрын
Eyyyyy....😄
@highlightedcomment Жыл бұрын
Bubblegum name... Weird how similar it is to my 2014 Cannondale trail sl3
@charlescian1220 Жыл бұрын
Pink Marinara or Vodka sauce!!!!
@AdrenalineIsLife Жыл бұрын
Haha. I love vodka sauce. I was thinking peach granita.
@charlescian1220 Жыл бұрын
Best peach granita on the planet was at Rico’s!!!!
@AdrenalineIsLife Жыл бұрын
@@charlescian1220 by far!
@charlescian1220 Жыл бұрын
Good ol’ days!!!! That place was epic!!!!
@AdrenalineIsLife Жыл бұрын
@@charlescian1220 best Cacciatorre ever! God bless old Rico.
@dexterbilayaeastcasual466 Жыл бұрын
name it "Gore"
@eatnosenuggets Жыл бұрын
Bike Name: Two In The Pink.
@tofikbeshir6421 Жыл бұрын
Call it planse
@azrwilkinson Жыл бұрын
You could call it ColorBlind since it’s hard to tell what exactly the color is…..
@AdrenalineIsLife Жыл бұрын
That's a good one!
@saltyyyy9092 Жыл бұрын
the name should be barbie grill
@normanmadden Жыл бұрын
Pinky and the chain?
@AdrenalineIsLife Жыл бұрын
😄 I like that reference.
@brabbit3873 Жыл бұрын
Mean build...Black tyers would have looked better tho
@larryjingco2528 Жыл бұрын
The name of bike is Dora the explorer bike😊
@athishmarutharaj6001 Жыл бұрын
oh are u running an insert cause u should try it
@AdrenalineIsLife Жыл бұрын
I'm not running inserts because the trails by me are very pedally. I have an extra wheelset that will have the inserts for the fast gnarly stuff.
@athishmarutharaj6001 Жыл бұрын
@@AdrenalineIsLife yea that makes sense
@zethjugos1250 Жыл бұрын
Its a flourescent red
@ghadas3558 Жыл бұрын
What is a hard tail?
@AdrenalineIsLife Жыл бұрын
A hardtail is a mountain bike with suspension up front and a rigid rear. The term can also apply to certain motorcycles and guitars.