RIDING A HUGE 36" WHEELED BIKE - BIGGEST FREERIDE MTB!

Riding a 36" wheeled bike - Biggest freeride MTB! I shred a 36" wheeled bike on urban MTB freeride spots and fast flowing MTB trails. I push the limits of this crazy bike, but how long will the biggest bike in the world last?
I have an amazing bike here for you, this is the 36" wheeled cruiser bike and it has to be the biggest bike in the world, with its huge wheels, frame and forks it surely is something to be admired! So with the admiring done it was time to get this bike tested and to start things off I find a big hill and blast down it full speed to get a feel for the bike. After completing the speed test it was time to ride down some stairs and the huge wheels really did make the ride super smooth so what could be harder? We then arrived at Tiptree skatepark to see if the bike could get airborne and my god was it sketchy. After the sketchfest we then hit some full speed MTB trails and had the best time ever until something on the bike bent which meant it was time to fit some new parts to the bike!!!! But for how long would the bike last!? Thanks a lot to Steve Peat and Joe Rackley for arranging the bike for me :)
I hope you enjoy the video!
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Welcome to my channel, I'm a professional Freeride Mountain biker and former FMB world champion(2013).
This channel is all about Mountain biking, I make a huge variety of videos for everyone who loves dirt: From downhill biking to slower paced trials riding and everything in between like dirt jumping, slopestyle and enduro!
As well as making entertaining videos(I hope) I also like to help YOU out too, with videos such as:
- How to ride better
- Trick tips and How to's
- Travel VLOGS
- GoPro camera tips
- In-depth entertaining features
- POV craziness
- Funny videos
I also try to reply to everyone so leave some comments too!

[@6-Iron]

When a guy missing a front tooth says he’s going to send a 36” wheel grandma bike, you stop and watch.

[@fnjf2901]

And no brakes lmao 😂👌

[@dozer1642]

I missed the 32” wheel bike.

[@1mikewalsh]

36" wheeled bike!

[@slobodanjovanovic8166]

Oh my God, your comment had me in stiches :D

[@crazydrifter13]

Hahaha and then I also saw that the handle had no brake levers🤣🤣

[@joonathoon69]

how it feels to be a kid and riding a normal mountain bike

[@trixibellalestrange7232]

Or me as an adult who never grew past 5 foot riding anything other than a 44cm road bike or an xs mtb.

[@Johannestroan]

@TYLER KEEGAN no he would make it look small

[@ianmclaughlin4043]

@@trixibellalestrange7232 I'm 5,3 I feel your pain 😅💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@omniyambot9876]

@@trixibellalestrange7232 and I'm feeling bad at 5'6

[@ahadyeager2540]

@@omniyambot9876 5,5 bro and feeling so sad...im 16...idk if i will grow more cz my mom 5,3 and dad 5,4...maybe i wont grow more

[@rocker4579]

You know homie is for real when he's missing a front tooth

[@alopez9152]

Agreed straight gangster!!🎃

[@ulfy01]

OMG 13:50 the amount of flex on that rear wheel was insane I'm dying

[@Fred_the_1996]

That's single wall rims in a nutshell

[@wtcnl]

14:07 too

[@chickensandwich2600]

You should do a mullet 36 inch front with a 24 or even 20 inch rear😂

[@schwarzauge4909]

This is the future of Downhillracing

[@beep_]

Thought that was chopper style

[@canadahasfallen5091]

Mullet would be small up front big in rear. Js

[@diegozolesi965]

Don't give him suicide ideas😂😂😂he is good at finding them by himself

[@radskaters]

Big brain

[@joeshaft]

thats hilarious, its like watching a small kid riding on their dads bike!

[@kareldeprez3526]

ye

[@RealMTBAddict]

Hill areas.

[@DerrenWeekes]

totally agree. Watching Sam is always like watching a big kid (in a good way), but this is total "honey I shrunk the Sam" - like a little little kid with an new present!

[@avipatable]

I was just thinking the same. And more adrenaline getting 2 inches of air under those wheels than a 40 ft gap on a freestyle bike!

[@LG-rq5by]

yes he has not even all his teeth yet

[@aalialikoski]

36" is fairly normal size in unicycles. I have one, and it is my favorite wheel size. On a unicycle, it makes the ride very smooth and evens out smaller bumps extremely well.

[@mcnbns]

Was hoping to find this comment...I like seeing that other cycling disciplines are starting to figure out how nice 36ers can be. Now imagine how much fun they'll have when they lose the training wheel!

[@levihalperin7649]

They seem smaller on the bike than they the do on a unicycle

[@murrijuana2842]

Yuck

[@myscreen2urs]

Well, that must be like riding a penny farthing.... Without the "penny"🙃

[@myscreen2urs]

Ever thought of putting a hub motor in that wheel.... With peddle assist? 😈

[@dusty3275]

This one is hilarious love watching the turns and how the rear wheel flexes.

[@Maybeknot666]

Sam is wired differently to mere mortals, shreddinator type wiring in his brain. Every video is just epic! Regardless of the machine he rides, I imagine he throws 360s and can-cans whilst riding the mrs and everything. Don’t go changing Mr Pilgrim. Legend

[@SamPilgrim]

😂😂👍

[@adamsmith5913]

It's more like the stair set of delight on 36's

[@SamPilgrim]

Haha true!!

[@barrygodfrey8202]

@@SamPilgrim I've got one of these 36ers they are fab. Just one thing once you have shreaded it can I have what's left for spares for mine

[@patrickmchatton7958]

I love your channel - it makes me feel alive again. I am a little too old to do the things you do (52), but I have been inspired to take my bike into the shop and get back on it again. You are never too old to ride!

[@ybhall]

"Berm, berm, berm; fun, fun, fun." Wiser words have never been spoken. I love Sam's commentary. Such a positive guy.

[@ghorne90]

I'm kind of loving the 36" wheels!! Need to get you on a penny farthing, the pilgrim farthing!! The ultimate mullet bike to shred.

[@mistermistero652]

he'll tip over 🙈 xD

[@ghorne90]

@@mistermistero652 I've got faith 😅

[@siddhantmishra3598]

Ultimate DH bike lmao . No more ass rubs on rear wheel 😂

[@IanGentry]

Would love to see Sam manny a penny farthing... 😃

[@andy56730]

Lol

[@koljahille3314]

I love when he say "that things is the best"😂

[@SamPilgrim]

Wasn’t lying!!

[@kjsstanley7]

The second I saw those fox 40 forks I pissed my self laughing and when they were fitted... OMG I almost died.. reminds me of the rat rod drag racers.. This is the second video I've seen with this guy, he's a fucking hoot. Stay tuned for the next episode where Sam shreds a penny farthing.... Loved this video and subbed.

[@mathscraw3741]

The thing that he is being so amused throughout the whole ride even being on the brink of a serious injury is most wholesome thing about this guy!

[@billbarusche9345]

I run 36er downhill absolutely love the video. Nimbus stealth rims will handle anything also an inverted DH fork will give you the clearance at the front. Can’t wait to see more

[@transkryption]

Isn't an inverted Downhill fork an up-hill fork?

[@seanktb.]

this is the greatest upload that could have happened today

[@GrindHardPlumbingCo]

Needs some horsepower!

[@IamR3D88]

Video idea for you?

[@metalface8515]

Dude!

[@Akyomi777]

yes

[@ciprianoravet]

Why so small amount of likes? Huge fan!

[@justewoalready5682]

Haha

[@plugglifee]

Thank you for making the shirts available again!!! Just placed my order all the way from California 🤙 stay shredding🤘

[@dadbod4life]

Time for a fox 40, hahaha he did it! I had to edit!! I knew the man was a genius!

[@ThomasKrul]

I really think that you've got to get the front 36" back on... really need to experience a downhill with a bigger front tire... and a front 36" with a 27" rear would be the ultimate cruiser

[@quest4adventure495]

You are a born entertainer. I was smiling the whole way through.

[@jrbbikerxjrbbikerx33]

This is my new favorite bike series! Comedy and riding all in one!!!!

[@Kizzy2812]

“Home of Tiptree jam and all things flavoursome” 🤣🤣🤣😂

[@alfielawrence487]

I thought he was talking about a skatepark jam to start with 😂😂

[@i-_-am-_-g1467]

its actually so reminiscent of the old "clunkers" from back in the day except a 36 inch version bikes like this literally made downhill

[@Mikesonbikes]

Breezers!

[@Max_Snellink]

Grew up in the Netherlands with bikes like this... Back peddle brakes are rad for skids. My Dad had a seat for me on it. Good memories. Dutch been rolling the big wheels for years 🧡

[@butters_147]

Dude, you make me 😂 in EVERY video. Soooo good! 🤙

[@bobjow5341]

It's always fun to watch your videos great job

[@TheCharillz23]

Throw some drop bars on it.. crush the roadies

[@mumenraider]

This could be super aero bike

[@adi.27.09]

Truuuuuuu

[@klei5689]

Demmm right

[@marshallferron]

One of the guys on gcn actually has a customade 36er gravel/road bike

[@adi.27.09]

@@marshallferron sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesh

[@hunterm4188]

Brilliant idea, can’t wait to watch 🤙🏻

[@jmzan]

I love watching you shred these weird bikes awesome man!

[@The_Dude_420]

Hahahah 36" thats mental. Only heard of this size being used for NBA player bikes, makes Sam look like a smurf 😂 Btw if you need another free bike ive got one for you Sam! Would love to give it to ya when you are in Germany for Audi nines, I'm pretty close to that event

[@lossantoscity3249]

With all thing happening and benefits of a bigger approach angle to smooth bumps, the should just produce it since weight is not really a problem now. Cross Country Bikes now weigh less than road bike a decade ago.

[@dunkin1017_]

Couple of months ago I sold a pad-set to a guy with a 36" GT Performer inspired BMX, thing looks crazy!

[@nk-dw2hm]

@@lossantoscity3249 you can see in the video wheel stiffness is a major problem, might have to go super high spoke count or something to try to help a little bit

[@SKBKER]

@@nk-dw2hm Hence why I prefer 26 to 29 (and so does Sam) .

[@nk-dw2hm]

@@SKBKER I'll never even attempt the tricks that Sam uses to taco rear wheels in a lot of videos, but it was surprising how visible the flex was on some of those corners with slomo. Even if I'll never manage a 180 backflip on a quarter pipe, I will probably try to corner at some point haha

[@NanoDex]

I love how it dwarfs the rider haha. Sam's a kid again!

[@mishaaboutcrypto4843]

I dunno as a rider and barely can understand English but your channel is epic!! Thank you! One of the funnies channel ^_^

[@gawainbrown]

I just love your vibe. Every bike is the best

[@ericm8811]

Hey Sam Pilgrim! Best of luck with the awesome idea of tightening the spokes! Let's hope they are good quality spokes which are hard to find that long! Even tightness of the spokes that are on the same side is more important than side to side wobble! Ride ride ride!

[@frankw4135]

DirtySixer here in the US makes 36" wheel MTBs. I'm 6'7" and really would like to try one out!

[@mumenraider]

Wow they look absolutely amazing.

[@RealMTBAddict]

Have fun stopping or turning.

[@JensMHA]

At 6`8" I agree with that!

[@nikif002]

36" wheels are a ludicrous idea. If we agree that 29" is the correct wheel size for someone who's 5'10" (questionable, that's not very tall and might be better off on a 27.5"), then the proportionate wheel size for someone who is SEVEN feet tall is approx. 34", not 36". 36" is way, way too big for someone who's 6'7", you just need to find a 29er that fits you.

[@frankw4135]

@@nikif002 I just wanna try it. I’ve already got a 26” HT and fat bike, a 27.5” FS and a 29” rigid. Curious to see how it rides.

[@AC64gt]

Literally the best vid I’ve seen in years. Laughed so hard it hurt

[@m.ekland8448]

Husband and I love watching your vids! Instead of news we come home after work and turn on Sam! You have truly inspired us to get the bikes out and have some fun! Time for shreddy 😉 Clayton, North Carolina USA

[@chrisbruce3164]

I can’t believe how small that bike makes you look. 😂 That is the biggest wheel I have ever seen on a bike. The rattling from the chain guard make it even better. Well good. ✨✅✨ Your awesome!

[@barnimoth8456]

Had a shit day and sam still put a smile on my face. Cheers sam

[@sanabibimtb]

What! 😂 Great stuff dude love your video.. awesome stuff! Looking forward to seeing you soon thank You ❤️

[@johnreith4126]

Best vid yet. Super funny and I think you need to ride this beast through the pits at a DH event. I expect everyone will be cracking up. Make sure to paste on all you sponsor stickers. Oh, and more riding by your brother, maybe send him down a DH track.

[@jonahfastre]

Sam, I know you have travel restrictions in the UK, but when those lift, I’d really recommend coming over to Bike Park Ferme Libert here in Belgium, we literally have the biggest gap jumps in world, it’s the dream. I can’t find any videos of you riding here, but I think you must have been here, the same year you got freeride worldchamp

[@bamnasitis775]

"we're not here to taste jam, we're here to shred THEE gnar!" - legendary 36" mtb'r

[@melkel2010]

Beast. Yes. I totally love how the frame is shaped like the lid of a baby grand piano. Touch of class.

[@TKristensenTUBE]

Probably the most epic "to the sky" ending 17:19 ever....love it! Maybe a manual on the bike, in the next vid?

[@SnootchieBootchies27]

"I don't wanna destroy it just yet" You've changed, Sam. Ha!

[@rogereheadbyrne4790]

Fix it up with a Bafang ultra motor and send it Sam! That was. EPIC! Excellent blog Dude

[@tbrooks655]

You my guy make my day better 🤘💯

[@tomshelton5405]

For a second I thought Tiptree Jam was a wicked local skate event. Then I realised you were talking about actual jam 😂

[@bizzski]

Brakeless and steezy. Love it.

[@ianbeauchamp9944]

😂 Everytime "This things the best". You crack me up Pilgrim. Thanks for the laughs in a nuts world 🤙🏻

[@232Stangpwr]

You're a mad man and I love it!

[@Wannaridebikes]

Race it downhill. Rims taco quickly. But Sam doing it. We will see how long it last. He’s a beast on a bike

[@Callaghan120]

Look forward to seeing it on a downhill track 👍😂

[@SKISMONE.666]

Every since I learned to unicycle in NYC I wanted to ride a 36inch beast. Cool bike and video.

[@marcdemichele2689]

Sam, your channel is the ONLY MTB channel that makes me laugh out loud. Damn, that Fox 40 install had me cracking up!!!

[@Waifu_Sumire]

This man always sounds like he's having so much fun. How can you not be into his videos?

[@jony7andre]

make the limited edition t-shirt shipping available to Portugal pls! btw, another great vid Sam :)

[@Jesticles85]

the second go at the the trails with the fox forks had me crying laughing. the flex in the back wheel! lolol

[@jdc8352]

You make cool vids yo. I shall call you Mr. FUN!!! Oh and you shred.... Very well rounded pedal guy. Props

[@fjdfksdjnajbe3kzja]

36 is the future of mtb, 29 are outdated

[@MehYam2112]

2040: mtb is one giant wheel, rider inside of it running like a hamster

[@RealMTBAddict]

26 for life. Fuck the rest.

[@f1hotrod527]

Soon they will figure out the geometry on the 36ers, and the 29ers days are number. So much rolling velocity.

[@RealMTBAddict]

@@f1hotrod527 so little stopping power!

[@gabrielchewy4134]

That thing just looks nuts!

[@cmb1972]

so glad I found this channel, I am a half-century old shredder and love Sam's attitude.

[@joeshmoe7967]

I am watching to learn to shred. No real shredding as a kid, but turning 60 in 3 weeks, so shred is ahead. Got to get some decent jumping happening, then off to WHISTLER! - Cheers

[@johnbruce949]

😂😂😂 that was gert lush, ha ha. Such an epic channel mate. Keep it coming 😀👍🏼

[@carsonpearce5980]

Can we have a custom built sam pilgrim 36” wheeled downhill bike. 300mm suspension front and rear as well.

[@kaelward7592]

Sam Pilgrim rides literally any bike: this thing is the best!

[@mfnd502]

Skinny...completed.😆 You're the greatest, man. Ride on.

[@danielheiss3299]

It looks so ridiculous with the new fork and wheel haha you're a mad man

[@user-kb7ij6ye8u]

whens peaty getting on the vlog???? I'm sure Sheffield has some good doom stairs!

[@toddjamin]

Get rackers on too, he’s a funny fucker

[@sstrenn]

“This is so good” I wonder what he says when he rides an actual mountain bike

[@JordBann]

I can’t not laugh when your riding through the woods… it looks sooo crazy. My head can’t get over it. 😆🙌🤷‍♂️👍

[@trackman9261]

"We are not here to taste jam, we are here to shred the gnar" beautiful quote

[@andrewsiasparks]

The plummet to your face would be so visions 😂

[@radiocontrolled9181]

Vicious me thinks . . . .

[@briztoleez9025]

Mullet 26 on the back🤙🤙🤙

[@Drongsy]

your idea is nuts i love it

[@ianmangham4570]

How Amazing are those little tiptree jams 👊

[@connorcampbell144]

Put the bent fork back on with the 36" wheel up front and put a 16" wheel on the back. And then you can Shred the Gnar

[@MrADSTEPS]

I’m 6”8 this would be the perfect bike for me 😂

[@su1raM]

Finally we saw reverse mullet bike 😄 Sam you are THE BEST!

[@artministratorle]

lol lol lol lol guess feelt like days back riding a much too large bike - you´ve nailed it again :D

[@brandonbelisle2355]

Get your sponsors to build you some 36" wheels and some custom fork's!! Then add the 50cc motor!

[@trixibellalestrange7232]

Only 50cc? Minus well do the 212cc motors

[@BradW-1986]

Just do a flair that’s all I wanna see on the 36 inch 😂😂

[@THEGARNERCOLLECTIVE]

i want flair on the tandem lol

[@ernies351wvan]

I don't know how I ran across this channel but glad I did 👌🏼🔥🤣🤣🤣

[@midierror]

The casualness of the take followed by a rapid descent of the stairs at 2:17 is absolutely classic

[@JKHCProductions]

Is this how al enduro bikes will be now since everything is going 29 haha

[@joellewis759]

Haha, nice to see you here! 😂

[@JKHCProductions]

@@joellewis759 haha yeh I have taken a break from KZbin for a bit but now got some free time to make some content and watch stuff again

[@joellewis759]

Horrible is the correct word. Reveres mullet who would have imagined it 😂

[@SamPilgrim]

The new normal in 2022

[@matthewaves255]

Sam - you're a national hero - and making your vids without swearing so they can be shared with kids is genius

[@rlake13]

Definitely the funniest video, I love it

[@1pho3nixmatt]

Sometime in the future: "how did Sam die?" "hit by a car after a stair set of doom"

[@sirblace3401]

and sometime in the future: "how did u die?" "hit by yourself after writing another youtube -"meme"- comment..."

[@twowheelerbrosbarnett9122]

Looks hilarious send it 🤪🥇

[@akonrizzle]

"We're not here for jam...We're here to shred the gnar" first video and I'm a sub haha dudes a shredder on any unit 🤣

[@lloydsmtbandmx8069]

Sick sam love your vids

[@jamesrobinson7888]

Pretty sure that’s a dog agility area we have one near me.

[@liamrmorgans921]

Whats the point of the kicker at the end?

[@snickersthingz]

@@liamrmorgans921 dogs want air time too

[@liamrmorgans921]

@@snickersthingz 😆

[@musicalmotors]

I actually want this bike. I’m 6’11”, it’s incredibly hard finding any kind of bike my size.

[@jean-francoiscaron5706]

You're the kind of person for whom these are made.

[@peedee4065]

If you're that big custom frame is the usual way to go. There are 36" wheel bikes being made, take a look at Dirtysixer and Truebike. Depending on your weight and style of riding one caveat is wheel strength is greatly challenged by going with larger wheels, especially 36", which are hugely bigger than 29". If you're doing any serious off-road riding you'd be better served by going with 29" and dare I even say, 29" Plus. 29+ isn't popular, but it's probably more accessible than 36". Wheels will be stronger. Also, 29 and 29+ will be a lot cheaper.

[@musicalmotors]

@@peedee4065 Thanks for the ideas. I already own a custom frame 29er made in Bangladesh when I was working there. All steel, decent components, very heavy. Great for gravel or road rides. I have looked at DirtySixer but I’m going to wait on it for now until I’m loving somewhere more permanent. Truebike is new to me. Looks quite odd but another possibility.

[@musicalmotors]

@@jean-francoiscaron5706 Yep. About 0.001% of the population. Sometimes it does suck. Some hobbies are either impossible or become super expensive.

[@peedee4065]

@@musicalmotors 👍 Any reason you wouldn't want to stick with 29 but a lighter frame? The bigger 36 wheels give you better rollover and stability but otherwise not much else. So, unless you ride terrain where you're struggling with going over the bars or coming off the back end, and unless you really feel the need for a smoother, faster bike in dealing with trail chop, I honestly think a 29 would work better. There's no doubt 36 is faster and smoother, it's just that if you're a heavier person and/or riding more technical terrain the weakness (and weight) of the 36 wheels are a factor.

[@othfrk1]

Literally the funniest bike video of all time!!!

[@krinkedsurface]

Damn Sam, you’re hilarious 😹😹😹 I really enjoy and laugh a lot at your videos. Thanks for this crazy unique content 🙌🏼

[@spationaut9290]

I think one question remains: Will it flip?