The Steel Steamroller: Contra MC Review | 2022 Enduro Bike Field Test

[@nolansloboda4508]

I’m a 18 year old welder and I ride a transition spire which like the patrol on test has a poppy feeling ride that I really enjoy. I would seriously consider this bike purely because of all the fabrication and machining that goes into it , I also really like the option to customize the Geomatry because I’m really tall at 6’10 . By far the most beautiful bike on test .

[@derekbaker8791]

The rear suspension design and shock are so good it shows the limits of the telescopic fork (aka the pogo stick...) design! Not in the budget this year, but for the trails here in Nelson, it would kick ass! I'll wait for the Contra MC 2.0

[@randymorales]

we need a field test of purely boutiques bike like this!

[@devinbyrnes8058]

What a waste of time. There is a bike shortage and no test rides or demos. We need tests of average bikes right now more than ever.

[@brianguthrie5761]

Support small businesses! And your comment definitely did not age well...

[@capeljov2666]

Looking steampunky... Love it

[@Windband1]

LOL! That's what I was thinking. Holy Steam Punk Batman!

[@Amphibax]

From this field test its my favorite just from the looks alone and it being something really unique

[@jordanmackay3568]

Are you blind

[@ridemx323]

I love how Levy just stares off into the ether as he listening ever so intuitively

[@KPsychRN]

Would love to hear Mike’s thoughts on this vs the Starling Murmur.

[@thomasli2261]

Finally! The one I’ve been waiting for

[@vlbz]

It will look great, parked next to my Porsche, that I'm never going to get. But hey, based on the review, at least it's a really good bike. Surpised it beat everything.

[@honzakrcil7454]

@@garabatrox2345 no

[@mediaburn2]

this thing is unique, sexy AF, and costs the same a production SC.

[@schlicss]

Looks sick, but 30 frames run?? Don’t expect to ever see one of these in the wild, much less own one.

[@userbosco]

What a throwback looking rig! Would love to try one...oh well.

[@joelkatz8654]

How would you compare it to the RAAW Madonna?

[@toxicsnail4197]

Once again curious, if this is frame only, who built it up and why did they choose the parts they did?

[@SebAstian-gs6lz]

@Pinkbike how does this fare against the Kavenz VHP16?

[@los1379]

I’d be interested in this as well.

[@jpalipio3453]

Question on idler bikes: Do they use a regular full length chain or do they need extra links?

[@wantahertzdonut]

You'll need to join 2 chains. I'm sure you'll be able to buy extra long chains for these bikes in the future.

[@jpalipio3453]

@@wantahertzdonut Thanks. I wonder if this effects chain longevity.

[@wantahertzdonut]

@@jpalipio3453 A longer chain will last longer. Each link sees less use because it comes around less often than a shorter chain.

[@jarnold1789]

Not all bikes with idlers require additional chain links, some do work with a standard chain

[@th_js]

On some bikes standard 126l chain is enough.

[@v3jc3ST]

definitely most stylish bike at all 💛👍

[@emmitdavidson2327]

would the contra mc be comparable to the norco range?

[@MikeesTexas]

No cable routing through the headset? I’m out🤣

[@jediali221]

a modern brooklyn machine works

[@fcktherich6913]

Good call! Same ethos and aesthetics just newer tech

[@ericcartmansstrengthandpow5960]

Such sick DH trails in Brooklyn, yo.

[@fcktherich6913]

@@ericcartmansstrengthandpow5960 you're so edgy and cool. You have immense knowledge and we're all privileged by having bathed in your witty and intelligent comments. I bet you're just as enchanting in person. But if you're not busy trolling you should look at Brooklyn bike works and the history of FREERIDE.

[@justLedeben]

Does anyone know the title of the music in their intro?

[@northwestmountainbikeaddic6874]

Such a dope bike !

[@andym436]

What happens when you press up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, b, a, start?

[@wantahertzdonut]

Blood spills

[@cryalowicki]

Where are the time stamps?

[@mechpade]

With all the talk of deadening the rear end, I wonder how this bike will feel with berd spoke wheels 🤔more plow-y?

[@burningatthetrailhead]

I'm drooling 🤤

[@michaeldouglasmason]

I guess the Contra is a "Grower, not a Shower..."

[@ericcartmansstrengthandpow5960]

Not only am I a world famous celery, I'm also basically a pro rider.

[@grahamkingston1679]

I love celery

[@joshmitchusson5741]

I miss the intro glamour shots with a presenter opening up the video in front of the bike

[@mikexter6860]

Thx guys

[@werewwerew1]

This is the most steampunk looking bike I've ever seen.

[@zwingler]

4500 for a frameset. Thats a tough deal.

[@th_js]

Pretty much the same as many others that are much more basic.

[@Dwaynefreeman]

Only 30 made, EXT shock, hand-made, steel,drop dead gorgeous … 4500 sounds like a pretty good deal

[@th_js]

@@Dwaynefreeman Definitely not a good deal considering it's a bicycle frame, but absolutely comparable to a lot of other frames in terms of price.

[@Dwaynefreeman]

@@th_js Yea, I realized “Good deal” is definitely not the correct term haha but you seem to get the point

[@th_js]

@@Dwaynefreeman Hahaha, yep 😅

[@hannes6114]

Do you mean the rubbing while breaking or rubbing while nit breaking?

[@ZippidyMTB]

Is it better than the Enduro going down?

[@fentonbalfus4908]

Define better

[@ehyojono]

PB, loving the enduro review field test. Why is there a computer in front of Mike? Looks kinda like a computer test as well. Use an iPad if there are notes on screen that way it frees up the table.

[@JuanPadyak]

🔥

[@MsHigheagle]

Newer gen riders are realizing a planted bike with solid weight is a better riding bike, seems full circle to a guy who has rode for 22 years

[@mikes.8305]

I like a poppy bike personally. Short chainstays and preferably a small rear wheel.

[@MsHigheagle]

Agreed, my main steed was run mullet and it's so fun, next step 275 front 26 rear, that's 20 years of partying

[@aaronburela432]

Time for the steel pony

[@dansburns]

Man, I miss the Bible reviews. No offense to the PB guys, but Beta did a great job on their reviews and I miss them.

[@Windband1]

I agree they did a good job overall. It's always nice to have lots of reviews to listen to, so we can form an opinion. Demoing is so difficult most of the time.

[@davidbriceno6274]

The other continent answer to the full moxie.

[@klstrucker930419]

M.C. Contra - U can't afford this

[@timster99uk]

id be interested to know how fast these boys would be on a yeti sb150 down there

[@petedog9581]

That looks like Doc Brown put this thing together in the garage.

[@kennethroth6757]

Carbon fiber panzies

[@velofiends8849]

What is the life expectancy of these frames? most of you aren't old enough to remember delicate steel framed full-sus bikes, or the fact that we were happy to have such crappy wheels so they would explode before our frame.... I can't imagine riding modern trails with modern wheels, suspension and brakes on an old steel bike. I give the rear triangle 3 months and about the same for the front end to collapse at the first big 50/50

[@BurnsRubber]

Why do you say that? CroMoly doesn’t fatigue like carbon or aluminum. With strong welds, you could ride this frame for a lifetime and hand it down to your grand kid.

[@nolansloboda4508]

I’m in the welding industry and as long as the frame is made from the right Alloy and is properly heat treated their shouldn’t be any issues

[@1PotatoeMasher1]

Steel makes the price almost more bearable than a crazy carbon frame, based on durability and longevity alone. It can outlast you, long past the pain of initial investment.

[@mike-b4h4d]

4500 for a steel frame…that’s ridiculous.

[@benkerby3190]

I've got to be honest, I'm a little disappointed in this year's Field test. These bikes are all well over $10k CDN and completely out of reach for the vast majority of riders - making the reviews meaningless. I'm not alone in saying I would sincerely appreciate a field test of some midrange priced models.

[@maaduece5132]

Welcome to the age of the 50k bike fleet 🤣🤣😭

[@MrSatchelpack]

So you don't have your own dentist practice? Scrub.