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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[@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!

[@christopherflores6137]

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

[@sydandmacky]

😍😍

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!!

[@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! : )

[@Leo_Inclan]

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

[@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! ♥️

[@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]

♥️♥️

[@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.

[@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.

[@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? 😈

[@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 🙏

[@jeremymcbride8729]

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

[@timndel]

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

[@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!

[@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!! 💪

[@ThunderStruckMTB]

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

[@treyshepard1717]

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

[@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 😂

[@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.

[@threeinchesoffury]

Nice job Niner and way to go Macky!! It's well deserved for SYD! I'm glad she is on her way back to her old(new) form! Kudos!

[@kennethelliot8164]

*subtitles* and Syd's reaction are the best Niner advertisement imaginable.

[@clydes001]

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

[@myroncunningham9042]

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

[@CounterFleche]

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

[@greggr1591]

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

[@slappdaddy8]

First MTB video that brought tears to my eyes - so sweet!

[@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]

❤️

[@tfraz99]

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

[@mtbsg4524]

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

[@jeffreywilliams3646]

Good job Macky. Nothing like nailing it when doing something for a loved one.

[@ZenEndurance]

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

[@nealnewhof]

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

[@buckleberry]

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

[@wheeleking9049]

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

[@Cheatingforfun]

Enjoy Syd, you go girl. I know by now your must sure already enjoying it. Love you guys. Macky your awesome.

[@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!

[@ICERACER54]

That is so awesome and the bike! Beautiful!

[@CanyonWanderer]

Wow, that is one RAD bike, hats off to Nate Adams! Also of course well dome Macky on sneakily arranging this and a big congrats to Syd for deserving such an excellent bike, have loads of fun riding it!

[@IBRAKEFORBEDROCK]

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

[@Team81MTB]

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

[@Gabe73C]

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

[@DavosPessos]

Syd's reaction and her face after unwrapping the first bit of plastic......PRICELESS👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@profesam8457]

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

[@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.

[@newttella1043]

Wow! That is amazing. Yes, Syd is worthy of it.

[@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.

[@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!

[@chasingmtb9295]

Wow!!!! That's gorgeous 😍. So, glad you kept pushing thru when most would've given up. You have truly inspired me and many others to stay positive, focused, and moving forward. Way to pull it off Macky. Response was priceless.

[@ironman1518.]

CONGRATS SYD!! YOU DESERVE IT THANK YOU NINER!

[@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 ...

[@pandatactical4530]

That Jet 9 frame is absolute FIRE!

[@nickmaclachlan5178]

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

[@ThisIsMego]

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

[@simonnrgaard7731]

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

[@moserbua]

that is so stellar cool, I cried with SYD when she opened the box

[@sydandmacky]

😭😭

[@razmtb5028]

omg wow, that was amazing design bike!!!

[@gerardfangeau7162]

Wow ! Macky is perfect, and Niner crew are great partners to you ! This frame is splendid.

[@robertmisiuk7137]

So awesome to watch the absolute confusion. Well done by all that worked to make it happen!

[@KaiSteinbach]

OMG what a beauty!!! Congratulations. This is so much deserved !!!

[@arnelmac1360]

Congratulations Syd! A beautiful masterpiece! Bike safe.

[@hfwilkesjr]

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

[@madelineabreu355]

The whole process was as beautiful as that frame! I love your dynamic. Macky, you knocked ot out of the park. Syd, enjoy in good health. Well deserved.

[@DMMTB]

Well done Macky for keeping it under wraps for so long & congrats Syd as you really deserve it after the last 2 years ❤

[@brianmagee5847]

Niner should makes a run of that paint scheme. So beautiful!

[@gambitmkii]

Awesome job mackie and Syd you 100% deserve it for all the work you put into recovery

[@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.

[@yosoypatrick]

Even though I knew about this surprise from your Instagram, this was such a joy to watch. What a beautiful frame, that paint job is amazing! Well done Macky and Niner on a well deserved surprise for Syd.

[@Kevinardo]

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

[@MTBIKEXC]

Beautiful bike! Great job Macky, Niner and Black Magic Paint! Great Niner’s still supports you guys. Good luck Syd with everything!

[@CavemanOutdoorsMissouri]

That was one of the sweetest things I've seen in awhile 😍

[@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,

[@matthieumoreau5125]

That is a cool bike! It will incredible to see Syd riding it!

[@garyonnen7634]

That reaction was worth the wait.

[@jorgequiroz7720]

Congrats Syd that was Great surprise Macky !

[@jaselawer7252]

That was awesome, such a nice thing to do. We’ve all watched Syd from a far, battle with her injury and it’s great to see her get back to riding. Well done Mackey and Niner!

[@tsalesto]

OMG, that bike looks sick. Also, the look on Syd's face was priceless! Great gift. Congrats.

[@Aurienx]

That farme is soooooooooo sick! Holy moly! Congrats syd!

[@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!!!

[@sshapiro112]

Shed a tear there. That paint job looks fire.

[@dustind9242]

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

[@patsycullen6380]

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

[@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.

[@melissa7122]

Can't wait to watch you build that bike 😍 beautiful paint job

[@peterhawlik3354]

WOW that surprise worked- its awesome

[@mikecarter6758]

Well done Macky! Congrats Syd!!

[@sureshot1100]

That’s amazing! Congratulations on the new bike.

[@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.

[@mattkavanaugh5623]

Wow! Wow! Wow!! Tears in my eyes… what a beautiful bike and what a wonderful surprise. Good on ya Macky and Niner! Bravo. Really looking forward to the build videos, but I have to say that frame is ALMOST too nice to even ride - could be hung as a work of art.

[@craigcalder6342]

Such an amazing and well composed story Macky. Thank you for sharing such a personal moment with us all. You two rock (and cred to the folks at Niner). My faith in love and humanity has gone up a notch.

[@sydandmacky]

Thank you 😍😍

[@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)!

[@perryirons1399]

Thanks for sharing! So heartwarming, what a great gift!

[@romanmatika]

This is the best thing you did Macky .. well done 👍 .. l loved it And the paint is so cool 😎

[@burrellbikes4969]

Beautiful video! Thank you for sharing this one with all of us.

[@MikeinCC]

That frame is filthy. Nice work Niner Bikes.

[@adriantyler9696]

Amazing to watch ! Great surprise well deserved 😀