Surprising my wife with a CUSTOM PAINTED BIKE (Niner JET 9 RDO)

The full story of how I surprised Syd with a custom painted JET 9 RDO. Huge thanks to Niner Bikes and Black Magic Paint for helping us make this a reality. And a special shout out to Nate Adams for the amazing design work! This bike is truly a work of art!
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[@Leo_Inclan]

Confession time: I come back to watch the last 5 minutes of this video every once in a while. There's so much happiness in it that it's contagious.

[@jeremymcbride8729]

Well played Macky, well played. What an awesome gift for Syd. It made my day seeing the absolute surprise on her face mate.

[@daniellaugher3565]

Syd deserves this gift as she has worked so hard through her problems over the last 18 months go get em 💪 awesome paint job.

[@arnelmac1360]

Congratulations Syd! A beautiful masterpiece! Bike safe.

[@dre7767]

This is the first time I've seen your channel pop up in my feed ( you probably can thank GMBN and Greg Minnaar and downhill racing for that algorithm push) and found it fascinating that you ride in Harlequin colours I support the Harlequin rugby team..... Jesters are always cool and that bike is amazingly well designed, going to watch a few more of your episodes and see where it leads me.

[@chrishorbatt3504]

That was really awsome surprise for Syd! Beautiful paint job! I went back and watched the "Top Gun" video, that was really cool too! Its really great how Niner bikes stuck with you guys even when Syd was injured and keeps on with their support above and beyond.

[@christopherflores6137]

Congrats Syd - Well done Macky! The look on Syd's face - PRICELESS. Pure happiness

[@sydandmacky]

😍😍

[@Limestream73]

I agree with Syd that Nate went all-in on that one. IMHO, all Niner bikes looks really good, but that one is one of the best looking bikes I’ve seen so far,

[@Cchilders70]

Love her face when she seen it. I’m so happy for her and you. Can’t wait to see more content. Love watching you guys.

[@kimpedersen]

This video was great! - bike looks amzing! congratulations Syd - you deserved this :)

[@davidburnam4425]

Love makes the world go 'round! Great bike and paint scheme for Syd (and Macky as he swells with pride watching Syd race on the JET)!

[@tmwei396]

This is so awesome. I got all choked up for Syd myself. Great job Macky, you killed it.

[@derekcravenPT]

Awesome, so deserved! You guys do such an awesome vlog.

[@djiembefola]

I don't think this could be more awesome. Congrats, Syd!

[@mikieson]

AWESOME!! good gift..great video and always look forward to every video..Keep being AWESOME!!

[@copdwarriormcdonald7968]

Congrats Syd, that is a beauty! OORAH

[@AZMTBBABE]

I'm not crying, you're crying!! 😭😭😭

[@bpersons14]

@ninerbikes This could be amazing as a limited edition run, "Syd Edition". This color way is super dope! Proceeds could go to help a worthy charity that Syd is a fan of.

[@sydandmacky]

Love this idea! Not sure it would be feasible but 😍😍

[@sveablu]

An outfit with a matching bike?? OMG

[@garybell6410]

Acoustic bike? I've never heard that before, I've heard Analogue bike plenty of times. It maybe just different countries, Australia v USA.

[@drakebonnellbonnell9045]

So cool

[@albertocastillo4572]

Can I get mine in Medium?... that frame looks awesome, that paint job should be an available option.

[@sydandmacky]

🤣🤣

[@boostenmkiv]

So incredibly deserving! Keep kicking a$$

[@RunRideHikeThrive]

👏 👏 👏 😢 😊

[@LovetheIPAs]

That is a STELLAR design and paint job!! Great work, everyone, and congrats Syd!!! Syd, with all the hard work you've put in I hope you get miles of smiles on your new bike. Thanks for sharing this with us! : )

[@ericrorer6521]

So to me this episode is the essence of exactly what sets your videos apart. I've learned a lot about mountain biking from you guys, and I love mountain biking. But really what makes your content special is just the way you freakin' live -- the way you treat each other, the way you treat other people, the closeness of you and your families. Thank you for putting that out into the world. It means a lot, and it's important.

[@sydandmacky]

Thanks so much Eric!

[@neilhiner8916]

Never thought I'd be getting choked up watching an mtb vid! Well done all around!

[@CanyonWanderer]

you were not alone I have to confess

[@AprilRideMTB]

Love this video so much and smiled the entire time 😁 Everyone was so amazing and crushed it on the team effort to get you your dream bike, I hope you have your best year yet on it! -April

[@sydandmacky]

Thanks, April! ♥️

[@luisguevara4113]

Man These guys are such cool people. I don't even watch anymore for the mountain biking, I watch aura of positivity and shot of down to earth great humanity that they represent. Every time I have a bad day and I watch them I finish with a smile and a positive outlook to life.

[@d-nicebikes]

Absolutely sweet paint job! For a brief moment, I thought I saw a flash of 'crazy' when Syd had the exacto knife in her hand, like she was angry for not being told about the surprise. Lol. Congrats and enjoy!

[@sydandmacky]

Haha I was just confused 🤣 but maybe I have resting psycho face? 😈

[@Leo_Inclan]

Like... I'd already seen the unboxing clip and my eyes still got watery ❤️❤️

[@TimeToPolka]

Such a sweet gift. The look on her face was priceless. Well done to pull it off without having the secret slip out. Hats off to Niner for helping it come to fruition.

[@SasSaga]

You are the BEST HUSBAND e.v.e.r. Way to go, Macky!! And so proud of you, Syd, for working so hard to get better!!

[@davidcorbett7332]

Syd has worked so hard to get back to being able to ride and race. It’s great that she gets the bike of her dreams (especially with that sweet paint job) to help her progress forward. I loved seeing her happiness from the (seemingly) little things. Injury clearly makes you appreciate things that might seem mundane in normal situations.

[@ReneGingras-yc6ly]

Congratulations Syd,you have earned it. Super Great video.yours fans love you.keep up the great job,you and your videos are why I watch,Macky is super lucky to have 'ya,we're all very proud❤

[@ThunderStruckMTB]

Really enjoyed this! Spectacular paint job. Congrats Syd, and great job Macky.

[@joppek77]

That's what love is all about: Going an extra mile to put a big smile on the face of that special someone. I was almost tearing up by the end. Good job Mackie! Bike is absolutely stunning and Syd truly deserves that special bike.

[@gordonhunt5967]

That’s the most gorgeous frame ever! The pattern looks so good!!! This whole thing made me emotional and I love it!

[@ICERACER54]

That is so awesome and the bike! Beautiful!

[@Radhe2134587]

Your Niner is super awesome paint job 😍 is magical ❤️❤️ you are so lucky to have this Beauty Beast in your collection of Amazing Bikes and you work like James Bond 007 till she knows the surprise 😎 feeling so good for you guys may God bless you and Full fill your life with happiness 🙏

[@Radhe2134587]

❤️

[@timndel]

This video made me a lifelong Niner fan! Absolutely wonderful work from everyone.

[@Dan_Kornfeld]

An epic surprise, well played!👍! You have earned 100 awesome/thoughtful husband points, and 1 get out of jail free card for any future accidental forgetting of an anniversary date (no expiration)! Keep doing what you do!

[@sydandmacky]

Haha 😂

[@jackiegammon2065]

WOW! That is an incredible looking frame,CONGRATS !! Also CONGRATS to Macky for being able to keep his secret alive! I can't wait to see this frame built up!! YIPEE!!! I'm also glad that FEDEX was finally able to deliver, they are indeed the worst on the planet for delivering any sort of package....I'm so excited for you Syd... enjoy!!

[@sydandmacky]

We have so many FedEx nightmare stories 🤣🤣 so yes we are very thankful it shows up safe and sound!

[@rubendevereaux6086]

It's funny and kind of strange that we as a group of like-minded people would get emotional about a bicycle. That we would put emotions and sentiment to something like that. But it's the love and the care that he put into surprising her. Many other people would have been excited about a ring or a necklace but it's a mountain bike frame. You're an awesome husband!

[@sydandmacky]

♥️♥️

[@sevenninthsfabmachine]

What a beautiful ride! I have just started seeing a physio for a worsening patellar tendon issue that has forced me off the bike, so I keenly watch Syd’s progress for inspiration. You two are a great reminder that an injury can be mended with steady work, and as hard as it gets, not to despair. Thanks and keep on!

[@sydandmacky]

You've got this!! 💪

[@tfraz99]

That has to be the coolest bike design I've ever seen.. beyond impressive. well done

[@razmtb5028]

omg wow, that was amazing design bike!!!

[@greggr1591]

Well played Mr Franklin, well played. And kudos to Niner 👍🏻

[@buckleberry]

Always a good feeling surprising the wife! Sick paintjob. Looking forward to the build video!

[@clydes001]

Syd is so happy. Nice job, Macky! Nice job, Niner!

[@Gabe73C]

Gorgeous bike! What a great reward for all that hard work starting over. Nice job, Macky.👍

[@curtislee6242]

Well done, keeping that secret. I know how hard it is keeping a surprise from your wife. Awesome paint job, it looks stunning. Time to win some races on it now.

[@KasamangKadyo]

hello po. makisuyo po din ako sana sa inyo na baka pwede pong magpa support po ng channel.. 😊 salamat po 😊

[@lefthorse1]

Syd , i burst in tears with you , that frame its soooo cool , can't wait to build that bike :) i hope that Niner will keep this old Jet line available even to next year because i start to spent for an S size Jet , for me it would take seven month of full salary to buy that frame ...

[@IBRAKEFORBEDROCK]

That is one YELLOW Door ! Nice paint on the frame too

[@nealnewhof]

Best surprise ever. Macky well done. I even teared up.

[@mtbsg4524]

What a fantastic surprise!!! Congrats on pulling it off... goosebumps when Syd unboxed the frame.

[@Jinedan]

Way to be more awesome!!!

[@mattmcdowell5225]

Tears of joy over a new bike.... Congrats Syd! (we all been there... my tearful surprise on a new bike came in 2000, with a Jamis Dakota). Haven't had a "bike surprise" since.

[@tedcarr3237]

I've been watching Syd and Macky for the past few months. Syd has freely shared her emotions with us, tears of frustration, tears of rage and now; tears of joy. I much prefer the last and thank her and Macky for sharing this. Oh! and I haven't seen any tears of anger ... you guys are a class act!

[@sydandmacky]

Thank you for the kind words 🙏

[@yukiakira8922]

Daaaamn, Syd reaction is so cute!!!! It worth the hole video only for that moment of happiness and joy. You guys are just amazing and i am so happy for you too! I hope that Syd will have the greatest times on that bike. Macky you're the best!!! Good wishes for you, guys!!! >:D

[@dudeonbike800]

Nice job! Congratulations! That looks pretty amazing. Almost too pretty to ride! (Not really, but I'd want some PPF and ceramic coating on it ASAP!!!)

[@DARRENTRANCE]

Awesome video 👌. As they say happy wife happy life. But SYD will be watching MACKY like a hawk in the future after this surprise 😂🤣.

[@AcoVidikovac]

I have a question. I wanna build my own downhill bike i allready know what parts i wanna have. The problem is i live in Croatia and we dont have as much options. Is there any online bike builder with many parts like fox 40, magura brakes, trek, yeti, nukeproof, specialazed and other frames, and other well known bike parts, that i could use or any place or shop where i can buy a propper mtb bike? I would like to do my purchase online so that everything comes to my place. For those who wanna know, i have a bergamont hardtail and have been using a cube all suspension enduro bike. I just need to know how u guys get bikes and parts.

[@pauleddy5146]

That is a bitchin' ride! Now, as long as you don't pull a Macky and wear a stars and stripes kit . . . Niner has been extremely patient with all their riders. I know how much Kyle and April appreciate everyone standing by them and they've shown again how "good people" they are.

[@wheeleking9049]

They did an amazingly great job. Internally wild, externally black is perfect.

[@GK-yp6jb]

Welcome to New Mexico.. yeah very odd place to end up.. but we do have some Hidden Gems that NM has to offer... would be a great honor to ride some trails with you guys!!!

[@ttengineer404]

Please stop calling the acoustic bikes. They have zero to do with sound. It’s a traditional, or trad, bike.

[@gthayerdc]

Amazing bike. Enjoy the hell out of it Syd!! Great Job MAcky!!!!!

[@jacinto7237]

Congrats Sky lovely 🚴🏻‍♂️😍👏👏👏👏👏

[@FrankTsang]

awesome~! Congrats Syd.. well done Macky~! beautiful~!

[@dustind9242]

Wow... That looks amazing. I would totally buy that paint option if it were an offering. Enjoy the bike!

[@jameslopez958]

Work Of Art Brother ❤️ Peace ✌️ and Love 💕 from Tucson Arizona Desert 🏜️

[@hfwilkesjr]

THAT IS A GREAT LOOKING BIKE! Enjoy and thanks for sharing 🥳

[@treyshepard1717]

This is the closest I’ve came to crying watching a KZbin video. Who knew bikes could mean so much to us?

[@stevewilliams1197]

Awesome! Half the fun with planning something like that is trying to keep it a secret with a grin on your face. I would like to see the bike outfitted; it will look awesome I'm sure !

[@charlesnichols7682]

VERY, VERY Nice. Cant what for the build. :-) ( Nick & Sharon)

[@jonathanspindloe8854]

Wow!!! Love the paint!! Niner is the best for pulling that off!! Also, Love your videos!! I don't get why you guys don't have way more subscribers!!

[@alexacevedo5178]

But she insisted of freaking go and give him hug she keep saying “No way-No way ........aaagghhh

[@Kevinardo]

You guys are adorable! I just watched the build and the first ride videos for the bike. Awesome!

[@andrewdaley5375]

The bike colours reminded me of the music video just somebody that you used to know. 🇬🇧 👍

[@roqclimber]

Macky! What the hell, man? You can't set the bar that high. Married men everywhere are are cursing your name.

[@ZenEndurance]

That's seriously one of the best looking bikes I've ever seen.

[@charlestilson6815]

That’s cool that niner would do that for you guys, I can’t even get them to answer my emails. Congrats

[@thim8009]

Man, you better buy a big roll of helicopter tape or a mega pack of ride wrap! That is awesome though!

[@patsycullen6380]

That is so sweet you go girl. I wish I could get something like that for my 26×4 fat tire bike

[@patrickbikeph9165]

Soooo sick frame,,nice ,congrats,,,happy riding......

[@cswann8]

The cuteness of this couple is disgusting. yeah..I'm jelly. lol

[@profesam8457]

I can’t wait for the bike build and first ride. What an amazing paint design! Great surprise. Great FUN.

[@traceybigelow4754]

Sweet!!! Way to go Macky & Niner... Awesome surprise. Awesome Bike!!!

[@krones95]

how cute ^^ its sooo cool with your Trikos Design. The Designer made a realy good work i think ;)

[@simonnrgaard7731]

Very cool bike 😍 Syd deserves it for all the hard work getting through her injury

[@nickmaclachlan5178]

One word....... Invis .......... a paint job that good deserves protecting.....

[@cjohnson3836]

There's not much happier than the face of someone getting a new bike. No matter how old we get, we are still kid's in that moment.

[@HoofnIt03]

Wow! Wow! Wow! Epic! Syd's reaction is priceless and Macky, keeping a secret like that...you are freaking awesome! What a great collaboration between all of you!

[@skyerains2754]

Macky knew the only way he was getting his JET back was by getting Sid a nicer JET.

[@myroncunningham9042]

Paint job came out so sweet Mackey. Syd you were awesome opening that package.

[@moonrabbitshuttles]

Beautiful bike! Congratulations Syd! 🌟

[@Team81MTB]

Man, what a welcome back present. That frame is beautiful!!

[@CounterFleche]

That paint is amazing. I love the look of a dark exterior with bright color on the inside.

[@ThisIsMego]

Ok, that's an awesome surprise and a GORGEOUS frame