RIDING MY NEW RETRO DOWNHILL MTB!!!

[@melwalshmtb9121]

Custom build the SH*t out of that thing

[@harrymain]

haha YESSSSSSS!!!!! ideas?

[@Jaffa49]

@@harrymain get some fox forks on it lad haha

[@harrymain]

😂😂😂🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@BuffTip]

He could’ve done but he gave them away😂

[@mtbfamily2246]

@@harrymain get some hopetech stuff

[@TechnoLandscapes]

you can tell its a marzocchi fork by the M arc on it, also that M is from 2001 models onwards, i own a marzocchi Z1 fork year 2000, they didn't have the M design yet, still rides smooth as hell, such a perfect fork... absolutely love your vids Harry

[@bjornzimmermann6554]

Love this bike! This looks so cool! I still like those retro bikes more in terms of looks and style than modern bikes! Maybe because my best time on MTB was in the 90s :-)

[@GoogleAccount-vn8mu]

We need a 26 inch wheel revival. Still riding my 2013 mondraker foxy xr.

[@teneightypee6999]

I'm riding an ol' Turner DHR from 2009

[@joeslimm969]

Gotta love the retro bikes, get new gear hanger and mech and make sure low limit screw is set to stop that happening again Harry

[@reedymc]

Them are old school Marzocchi Bombers! love the bike I had a specialized like this shape before. You can tell by the M marking formed in the cross brace above the tyre.

[@carlstanton2550]

Don't forget Manitou used to do this too. Marzocchi forks from that time frame used to use a really beefy leg brace,although I guess the forks could be slightly newer than the frame?

[@kyleslater5245]

They could be junior t’s those weren’t stupidly beefy like the monsters

[@will_bath19]

That bike is still so much better than my bike😂😅

[@harrymain]

ITS SO SICK!!!!! Thanks dude!!!

[@wowftw120]

They're capable, main downside is the weight, they're a lot heavier!

[@bananasstuff3344]

It's newer than mine which is sad

[@aarongames5248]

Same

[@els1284]

I used to dribble over them in MBUk magazine as a kid. 😍

[@harrymain]

That’s sick

[@Rikzy90]

buys a retro bike, rides it round a corner...…….

[@harrymain]

Yessssss mate

[@jasonfisher3521]

Harry your laugh make these vids so contagious 😂

[@TheWakeupsheeple]

LOVE IT!! I just finished a complete rebuild and paint on a 2002 Intense Tracer. Changed it to a 26/27.5 mullet.

[@john-paulrutter3511]

Absolute nostalgia trip! This is my old bike Harry! I can't believe iv saw it again! That was my first DH mtb build from a Saracen frenzy frame I got. It looks and sounds exactly how it did few years ago! 😃 That brought back memories. Miss that little gem. If you ever wanna sell please give me a message!!

[@carljones7992]

Did he sell it you back 😅

[@VORTEXXC]

Retro Main in Mainland looks bad ass 😨🤟🏻

[@harrymain]

haha im here to take over the garden!

[@VORTEXXC]

That looks fun tho 😂

[@abososcrew3654]

Barbo's Life haha mainland where can i buy my tickets for Mainland? 😂

[@willarcher.023]

Nice Harry love your vids keep it up 🤟🏻💯

[@harrymain]

Thanks dude!!!!

[@artofcod2913]

Love Retro rigs! Pimp that beast out!

[@harrymain]

Agree!!!!

[@connorcampbell144]

I have one exactly like it in blue, bought as a frame, and I am building it up putting all modern parts on it including a full Sram drivetrain, DMR and raceface components and Michelin tyres.

[@Polish_Pete]

wow Harry what a beautiful bike !!! amaing video

[@adammccarthy2157]

Harry Main, somethings are best left in the past lol

[@harrymain]

Hahah lol so good

[@damienhasleby8390]

Saracen, Norco and Avanti all used variations of the same frame for a few years. My first downhill bike was an Avanti Moto Pro, followed by a 2000 Norco VPS 1 with Marzocchi Monster T'.s. I still have it hanging in the shed and was going to restore it, but the rear chainstays have cracked around the lower pivot points, and the upper crown has cracked on the Monster T's. Probably worth checking the chainstays and frame on yours for cracks too.

[@wordreet]

These bikes were the bees' knees back in the day! Just bought an Adenturex jacket from Owna! I'm not a "hoodie" person, so it looks good from where I'm sitting!

[@D_J_G88]

I think is fair to say that rear mech just shit the bed 😂 Also definitely the flow line first, it'll get you more hyped for the northshore and probably faster to build. The channel Btw Harry 🔥🔥

[@loganirdi4194]

Oh god! The derailleur snapped like that on my old bike too! XD

[@stankbudd2326]

Loving the fact you got a retro DH bike. Recently got a 1998 Giant ATX DH very similar looking frame to your Saracen. Those forks look like Marzocchi Bombers btw. Put it back to retro spec man.

[@harrymain]

Mate so sick to see other people into the retro whips !!!!

[@ridinho]

Newcomer! Enjoying da videos man. Keep it up! R we gonna see anymore transporter videos? Take care Harry.

[@jinjunior4674]

Some use a hack saw , some use pipe cutters , Harry main uses a fuckin reciprocating saw

[@harrymain]

hahaha!

[@garyrenwick2706]

Can't beat a saracen, still riding them now, been riding them through the 90s, also got hit off a car on one in 2003, but still have the love for them 🤣

[@jcarlson2727]

Norco VPS Buzz approx 2001. Marzocchi Jr. T. Usually came with Fox Vanilla rear shock - looks to be replaced by a Stratos Helix - don't see many of those. Wheels look sketchy af - be careful.

[@Wannaridebikes]

Did ya check the oil in the forks and check the tightness on coil bolts. Or tighten up any bolts.

[@harrymain]

NONE haha sorry g

[@axeade234]

That looks sick af!

[@harrymain]

Thanks dude !!!!

[@pizzyp]

A Retro section on your channel would be cool man👍

[@ollierawson2679]

Awesome !! My first DH bike was the Saracen , definitely didn't have the hard tail version like yours was at the beginning of the vid tho! Keep up the good work!!

[@harrymain]

haha sick!!!!!

[@bananasstuff3344]

Your channel is so sick, love the bike and love the trail!!!

[@codymoras9972]

Thank you for giving my idea of the 2 lines some solid thought

[@ard2dabone]

Marzocchi forks, probably JrT's, you can tell old Marzocchi forks by the 'M' shape in the crown over the tyre.

[@finleyd8744]

I reckon you should put loads of modern parts on it harry and steez it out🔥🔥

[@harrymain]

Yesssss dude sick idea!!!!

[@daffbikes3619]

Agreed 🤘

[@theagk19781]

Loving the new bike, First get some new wheels. Mavic 321 rims on hope pro2 hubs, these are bullet proof and will last 10 years if looked after . or Halo Vapours, light but strong, and in loads of cool colors. You could put on some coil,Fox36 forks. to go single crown. or look for some original Rockshox Boxxer forks. I have both that I could sell. all these will greatly improve the bike

[@harrymain]

Ok awesome bro I’ll have a think for a while !!!!

[@markbooth6745]

Cool video harry.👍

[@harrymain]

Cheers mark!!!!

[@karlossmith3714]

Love it!! Them forks are Marzocchi

[@postiepistolpete1985]

Liking the retro beast but am more buzzing for seeing garden progress. Can't wait to see mainline complete and shredded hard. Make sure you invite your buddy Matt Jones and try to get Sam Pilgrim down also 👍

[@TJG239]

the forks look like marzocchi super T, the rebound can be adjusted i think. Rebound damping on the rear shock looks like it needs cranking up haha

[@funnyrapist6374]

Rear shock was called stratos

[@chad8136]

The metro is a fitting name for the new bike

[@harrymain]

Hahah sick idea!!!!

[@Wannaridebikes]

Cut seat post. To keep it from hitting the coil I own a pro Intense M1 2003 a Intense M6 fro 2014 or 2015. How ever they are 26 medium. Frames. Sick bikes. And I still shred them I a big fan of the old rigs. Nice to see ya sporting one. Maybe do a video on upgrade or new parts for the old rig

[@harrymain]

Thanks man thats sick!!!!! im defiantly thinking now of doing a 26 inch for next years summer!!!

[@Wannaridebikes]

Harry Main yeah I got the m1 I tore it all apart and rebuilt the entire bike. The M6 I did the same just to make them my way to ride.

[@SimulationWithSam]

Hi harry loved the video, any van or car vids coming?

[@harrymain]

Just bikes for now brother ❤️❤️❤️

[@peterfindlay3731]

Hey Harry that was a very sick video and a very sick bike, I have a Norco Launch VPS that looks similar to that one

[@darkik7776]

This dude has almost a million subs and still replies to his comments. Feels good.

[@mtbmarek3820]

That bike looks AWESOME oldschool bro lol want one for my backyard lol

[@TheJokrWolf]

Haha no lie I was looking at that the other day, I've got an '05 Scott nitrous 30 that I'm getting boxxers for, can't wait to try it out, big up the old school bad boys 🤣 you said you can feel the speed of the rear shock rebounding, might be what was causing the nose dive 🤷🏻‍♂️ mainland is looking sweet, keep it steezy 👊

[@harrymain]

Hahaha idk about the nose dive but it’s sketchy!!!! That’s sick your into the retro’s !!!!

[@BeetleBuns]

The retro dh y-frames are so cool... we need that stying to come back!

[@thomfuller]

Think you’ve got Marzocchi forks Love your videos 🔥💯🤘

[@SHEESHKAH]

Legendary! Respecting the culture super rad

[@waltercresswell2967]

You make such sick vids. Keep up the good work🤟!

[@harrymain]

thanks WALTER bro!!!

[@LFC_CHARIZARD]

Keep up the work man, made me laugh with this one! Loving the retro!! 🔥🔥

[@HughGRection-zk9rv]

Wicked video. Nice!

[@harrymain]

sick MAX!!!!

[@daffbikes3619]

I think this is a sick idea! What a bike 🤘

[@niallkeane3794]

Tf been here for time man jheeez your doing well mate seriously look at you coming from bmx doing tricks to this shit your insane mate 😂👍🏻👍🏻

[@FlyingMeta]

thats some rare gem right there

[@Ridersdepot]

I love your videos man, your energy gets me hyped

[@davegriff9058]

The names you give me, don't know where you get them from. Looks like you where having a right laugh in the forest boy. Wish this weather would get better for ye, so you can get some proper riding time in on mainland 😁😜👌

[@harrymain]

Yessssss mate next spring tho!!!!!

[@F.O.GOnABike]

@Harry Main Get a set of 99 or 2000 Manitou DH forks, an Elka shock, XTR rear mech and a set of Hayes HX8 brakes, keep it all old school. And if you can find them, some orginal Deemax wheels.

[@nosreuter]

You're a madman and I like it!!

[@harrymain]

Hahabsick

[@3SecondsFromDeath]

Forks are definitely Marzocchi, they look like JuniorT's. They were considered UK downhill spec at the time of release even though they are proper flexi with a quick release axle (so dual crown not triple clamp). I have them on my 2001 Orange Patriot LT and I'm currently refurbing them - or trying to. As for the bike, Saracen were not in their prime in 2000 and their full sus in the 90s was fragile. Saracen's history was high quality, light weight stuff. They were not known for actual MTB and therefore a bit behind everyone else (Intense, Giant, Orange, GT) in the early 2000s. Good luck but be gentle with her! :D P.S. I just watched the rest of the vid... I told you to be gentle. You want the XT mech from that era!

[@tecdesigns8183]

I remember them new. I always wanted the San Andreas. The folks are marzocchi probably junior t. If I dig out my Sintesi Bromont will it be retro as I have owned from new its a 96

[@andrewdumsday1675]

Yo Harry where do you get your box of mixed ti bolts been looking online for some blue ones and can’t find them anywhere.

[@wootang1113]

Just ordered an 8 year old downhill frame made for 26in wheels. Hope I can build it up and shred with you!

[@davegriff9058]

Can't wait for it 👍 when you starting the unit build boy 🤔

[@harrymain]

Already started bro

[@XSAoRAD]

Always had a thing for the Norco VPS which shares the same monocoque frame, good stuff 👍

[@davegriff9058]

Absolute belter of a rig, I remember them in Halfords. And yes I would say it is a weapon 😜😜😜😜

[@harrymain]

haha sick bro!!! they was 3.6k apparently once upon a time!

[@jaynemacfarlane1625]

Looking am on the retro beast 🤘🤘🚲🚲

[@mcglouis5042]

yooooo sick vid love it

[@harrymain]

Thanks dude!!!!!!

[@mcglouis5042]

@@harrymain yoooo you replied hahaha

[@lewisscott4714]

Tidying to up a Saracen d-tox looking forward to taking it out

[@davidgaze6254]

You pump out great energy

[@markwilliams5409]

Sick bit of kit same as what i have but full custom build as in my pic.

[@harrymain]

Dude!! That one in your pic is unreal!! I gotta see more of that!!!!!

[@markwilliams5409]

@@harrymain have u got a watts app contact.

[@julianprt4596]

If u watch "New World Desorder 1" u can see that kind of bike, really retro dude. Keep it as long as possible

[@harrymain]

SIckkkkk!!! so into it!

[@sebastienhv]

The forks are Marzocchis you can tell by the M shape of the lower crown

[@harrymain]

Yessssss dude !!!!

[@ktm125pete]

Are they super T’s?

[@si6thnova238]

Yo fam epic video bro 🔥

[@jasonsmith4122]

Yes retro all the way!

[@harrymain]

Agree?!!!

[@jasonsmith4122]

@@harrymain yes I ride a giant glory retro is the best

[@weareallbeingwatched4602]

Stick some 3 inch tires on it, some modern single crown forks... and take it to the skate park! Yea and single speed the drivetrain. Possibly 24 inch trials rims also...

[@jgbmx5692]

Miss bmx🙄 PS: AMAZING KZbinRRRRRRR

[@lukemtb6800]

Having a retro dh bike makes you appreciate modern bike don't you think haha

[@craiggreer1647]

I used to have one of these, it got robbed... It was boss as well. I had Shiver DC’s on it, Halo Combat rims with Hope Big Un’ hubs, Hope M4’s and Nokian Gazaloddi tyres. Probably still floating about in Kirkby somewhere.

[@craiggreer1647]

Oh, and I bent the mech hanger as well... My mate made me a new one, just before it got robbed... Not that I’m bitter that my bike got robbed

[@harrymain]

Sucks that dude !!! Grab another only few hundred online !!!

[@craiggreer1647]

Harry Main I’ve got a 2004 Specialized Big Hit now... Loving the retro-ness 😂

[@sugar-3-Danny]

The bikes a beaut. All old school is the best

[@lezleyxo1]

You're such an impulse buyer harry😂 it's great

[@pink43560]

Wasn’t that exact same tool in Seth’s Bike Hacks for route cutting?

[@harrymain]

I think so!!!

[@litlettuce3371]

Tats sick lad

[@thedownshiftchannel]

The forks might be Marzocchi Junior they look familiar

[@thedownshiftchannel]

Or super T 2001

[@harrymain]

Awesome !!!!!

[@TimInertiatic]

@@thedownshiftchannel they are QR so Jr T

[@thedownshiftchannel]

Tim Cave my memory isn’t too terrible then!

[@nosreuter]

Do the fast line first to complete the flow I mainland! And what's that wooden thing that had been standing on the lawn forever? Make a box jump or a fly out out of it!

[@harrymain]

Hahaha it’s roccos Jump!!!!

[@jackcoteman9872]

DH rig has sick name and hopefully soon we’ll see you hit vision line at revs 🤘👍

[@harrymain]

yessss haha on this you mean???

[@jackcoteman9872]

Harry Main yes sorry should have specified. But defiantly hit vision line on the Retro Main

[@theoneandonlygamer-ej6js]

What a banger nice one

[@harrymain]

sick!!!!!!

[@joshuaelliot2020]

Mint video, best thing you can do is invest a bit more in your power tools! Milwaukee or Makita, those things rule!

[@DJTURBOTECH]

Make some box jump rhythms with hips and spines and make it fast flow easy and fun in the garden and make it all for BMX and fix the berm up fix the berm up right to the top of the North Shore so you can ride around the top of the berm and get more speed and make the whole thing in the garden so you can go both ways

[@melwalshmtb9121]

Harry,why😂 You have like 10000 bikes now😂😂😂 Sick bike though,keep the awesome work up🤙

[@harrymain]

yesssssss haha! gotta get the RETRO into the collection!

[@jinjunior4674]

Harry I love this vid switching it up

[@harrymain]

sick!!!

[@Mclovinthedank]

Sick, do this more!

[@phillipsmalley5085]

I have a hard tail one hahaha in red white and blue mad love this harry

[@AlexSalikan]

More retro DH!!!!! I don't care how you keep it running, just keep it running!!!

[@harrymain]

Yessssss that’s funny!!!!

[@charlottebirchenough1614]

Nice bike and good riding

[@maxbinner3468]

Loving the vids man gonna kop myself some owna 👊🏻

[@harrymain]

Yes max!!!!!

[@franj001]

Make sure you board those pallets on mainline. Will be a nasty crash when a slat breaks and you face plant a ramp

[@GameH8rs]

got same bike but it is a 2003 norco vps drop. (green / grey) old but i just love the look. looks like and built like a tank. my forks look the same. they are marzocchi bomber jr

[@sammchale5909]

Loving the forks