WE ARE BUILDING A FRANKEN MONSTER BIKE OUT OF THIS OLD GEM!

[@oranwhyte6474]

The only bike that truly deserves the name Hightower

[@Donut_2k]

highesttower

[@jeed-qf1kx]

Light house? Cause its not the lightest and its tall

[@ElliottPackham]

You know it's mint when a bike that old sounds that quiet! Sick Vid!

[@JordanBoostmaster]

thanks I was surprised too!

[@ElliottPackham]

@@JordanBoostmaster not even my enduro is that quiet 🤣

[@yoanhristov1600]

my thoughts exactly :D

[@dylansmith4573]

@@JordanBoostmaster you should call it the Franken-line

[@baulmitfahrrad]

@@JordanBoostmaster its quieter than my 2014 xc bike, what i took on dh-lines

[@seblammas]

This is going to be such a sick build! Can't wait to see the finished item

[@JordanBoostmaster]

thanks! It's only getting better!

[@Aljonone1]

@@JordanBoostmasterAs much as Super monster T Is nice fork, but if that fork works, could also try more modern front fork set up in 27.5 or even 29er but great to know that norco can be adjusted to fit most set ups?

[@stopitstopitnow4941]

Should definitely call it the franken-line

[@olivert.7192]

man everything about this bike screams FREE RIDE to me. This is what the trails were built for 5-10 years ago. It's so cool to see it all come to life

[@benbiberdorf795]

If you keep adding longer and longer suspension travel you're gonna feel like you're riding on the moon lol Maybe call it the moon bike??

[@kazenokami5133]

Since it's an A-Line why not just call it the moonbooter :P

[@benbiberdorf795]

@@kazenokami5133 hell yeah moonbooter sounds sick

[@prod_blnd]

what about naming it “beeline?” cuz a-line and you can plow through anything with that much travel

[@kalebheng6388]

The Moon Booter?

[@josephlaidler3778]

@@kalebheng6388 Boost not boot

[@drumandbassking12345]

Egor is a legend in the scene! The gazzas aren’t the best for cornering. Better as a rear tyre, a halo contra 3.0 would be better up front for cornering. There is also a guy called Filip doing siesmic replica hubs if you do decide to go with 24s. Atom lab seem to be the strongest 24” rims but double track are also a great option just not as strong as the atoms. This is a great series and i love watching! I’m currently trying to source super monsters in the UK 😂

[@Tequila628]

300/280mm - that's absolutely insane! Such a FUN video, can't wait for the finished build! 24" wheel in the back would also be pretty cool!

[@ethanbenton6676]

that would be a little too much chopper steez lmfao

[@nicolapellegrino1072]

The head angle with 26 is right.. with 24 on rear will become too slack...

[@Tequila628]

@@nicolapellegrino1072 so let's try both 24"!

[@nicolapellegrino1072]

@@Tequila628 i don't know... I think 26/26 is the best way... you have better clearance with bigger wheels.. I've used 26/24 mullet with irc kujo dh 24x3 on rear but I'm back then to 26/26.. he have to try and see...

[@Tequila628]

@@nicolapellegrino1072 I want Jordan to try 24" purely for the lulz!

[@JimRunarHansen]

A perfect name would be "The Superboost". Kinds fits the channel, and a nod to bike terminology

[@BogWarThunder]

I am not sure if you already heard of the Boostmonster and the Supermonster?

[@achikomukhiguli93]

Manitou Revox Shock, One of the best!🤟

[@justmakingtea1352]

This thing is insane. Call it “The Battleaxe”!

[@dominikrogosic3233]

Are we going to talk about how qouality and fun are his vids???

[@JordanBoostmaster]

:)

[@darkbaronish]

this is the first video that i watch on channel. I have so upset when i released this is the last video. Soo curious about the the project. subscribed and waiting for updates.

[@asdasdasdasd-si2gw]

The future is 24" wheels and monster suspension, what a time to be alive.

[@cam.cooks.preeeemium]

Bike name suggestion: Sasquatch because it's a monster that no one has seen before.

[@will2835]

This build is absolutely sick, love all the boutique modern parts like the king headset and blue hope and straitline bits.

[@Liam-kj5te]

3:44Do you ever get a feeling of deja vu on these norco bikes?

[@GoodTrails]

I had an 2004 A-line. When the 2005 came out my jaw hit the floor! Still a nice looking bike 16 years later.

[@GoodTrails]

Titec saddles are the worst thing ever made tho

[@nostr8ghtlinzs596]

some things i like about videos, we feel your passion and enjoyment. As you said you at the end, you are free to do what you want which is something i only see one other bike channel do, just once. Not just your own build, but it like taking a old car, and making it your car. you see the tuck channels, people swapping out parts, giving it same extra character. As I get more in the bike world, it reminds me of when I in my teens and wanting to modify my sister sports car. But far cheaper and easier, as in anyone can do it and not have worry about to much. good stuff, I am happy for you. I think many of us our! keep it up.

[@aaron6178]

My guy, the odds of you finding a bike that old in such amazing condition is unicorn rare. Super good score bro. Glad a bike ninja has custody of such a good bike

[@wtfeatapples]

Thank you for keeping the memory of big bikes alive

[@01FozzyS]

Sweet build,Jordan! Looking forward to the ride vids in the future. Good choice on the Chris Kings too!

[@mckenziemeredith2365]

I wonder how cool its going to be

[@kileypaet8221]

Love the build. Now go thrash that bike.

[@stradmanofficial]

love this video series! Great reminder that you dont need the latest and greatest to go out and have a blast

[@scottpratico1315]

This is perhaps the best youtube video to capture the Zeitgeist of 90s huck technology. Its like a Simmons Seventh Secret Flying Circus. Chef's Kiss.

[@flueky021]

If you put braided hoses on you will have better braking also it reduces flair and pulsing from the hoses

[@NickyNicest]

Pretty cool that you revive all these old bikes. While other channels are showcasing the latest and greatest bikes and components, you carry more skill on your 15 year old bikes than a lot of these guys do on their modern high end rigs.

[@Squirrellynutz]

Fork tuning info: To ramp up compression progression raise the oil level 10 mm. If that’s not enough add more. What you’re doing is reducing the amount of air space in the fork. Air compresses, fork oil doesn’t. This will keep the fork plush during the first portion of travel, but stiffen up the end of travel, ‘cause of less air to compress. Make sense? I used to ride Marzocchi forks back when they were oil bath coil sprung. I jumped a lot & did my own maintenance. Learned this trick from the Motocross racers.

[@Squirrellynutz]

If you put too much oil in you can actually limit the travel. You gotta find the sweet spot.

[@JordanBoostmaster]

thanks thats what I was figuring also

[@michaelhill1309]

@@JordanBoostmaster This is such an awesome project. I still have a 2004 Monster T on my old Kona Stab Primo DH bike. They seem to lose oil over time and then compression and rebound damping adjustments don't seem to work as well no mater how much you close the adjusters. Fresh oil at the correct levels (or little higher) make a big difference I have found. Also, you probably already knew, but LSC is bottom of right leg, HSC is top of left leg, and rebound is top of right leg.

[@maihhel3721]

I tried this trick and it absoluteny works but one tip is to take the spring out and push the fork all the way in and then top it off with oil and you'll get the most progressiveness with littles't loss of travel

[@samuelleblanc3441]

Damn Jordan! Thats one hell of a "Frankenbiken"😱

[@felixfrancisco8112]

My favourite part was this video! This was sick, you never see stuff like this on big KZbin channels. By the way, SUPER-LINE would be a sick name.

[@taco8680]

S-Line

[@taco8680]

:D

[@charpayn1915]

Im pretty sure that 270k is a big number of subscribers

[@felixfrancisco8112]

@@charpayn1915 I was saying that it’s cool that a big KZbin channel is making content like this. I agree that my choice of words could have been better though…

[@_MPP_]

This reminds me of Josh Bender.

[@joshevisceration8378]

All this sick stuff was the rage when I was a kid. Will always have fond memories of the monster T and it's big brother and the Norco VPS line. Keep up the good work!

[@orcellod1592]

You are a GENIUS!! Build looks so cool! This bike reminds me of my 2003 Brodie Devo. Built like a tank. Cheera

[@sidewaysPT]

Yes! I am loving this. People think I'm crazy for spending money on my '04 A-line but I love it.

[@joedon81]

Actually looks really nice with the blue hope on

[@xaver.229]

Was exited for this Since the Last Video

[@c3N3q]

Replacing the old fluids in the forks will make a supermassive difference.. You could also try slightly more than recommend amount of fluid in the damper to make it stiffer. It works on my old Totems and allegedly is not so uncommon practice..

[@LL-sk3do]

I owned the '05 and still have my '06 A-Line. The stock 888 needed a stiff spring upgrade on the one side and running a 500lbs spring in the back was absolutely necessary. Your front end is washing out because you've changed the geometry of the bike with the Monster.

[@alteredgrind]

Dude this is awesome! These are the bikes and setups I drooled over when I was a 14 year old watching Josh Bender clips on pinkbike! So hyped to see this serious continue and im stoked I just now stumbled upon it!

[@kimbogreen69]

Great video Jordan. Really got me thinking about building up an old dh bike. But just have to find a goody. Never ridden a dh bike but building up an old dh bike I think well worth it.

[@RickyDownhillRDH]

That thing is awesome. I wonder if you can put a angle-set headset on it to slacken that fork out a bit. That would help with that front tire being “pushed” around the corners.

[@JordanBoostmaster]

no, the headtube is too skinny, straight 1"1/8, you can't angle anything more, I think this headangle is good considering how long the fork is

[@RickyDownhillRDH]

@@JordanBoostmaster Oh that's right, the old, skinny head tubes. I stand corrected! 👍🏼

[@crisprapper]

I had a pair of those 888s back in the day and they were exceptionally nice. Just ate absolutely everything.

[@maihhel3721]

I have some of those right now and even after 12 years of use 1 owner and only few hours on them they feel plusher than most new fox 40's

[@hapytaliban]

old Kenda tires are giving me some nostalgia. I never see those things anymore.

[@benjaminw.4913]

Saw the insta post and I started stalking my yt notifications lol. Good vid bro

[@dylan-5287]

Absolutely love these videos. Mtb history is so interesting, more people need to do videos on this kinda stuff. Crazy looking back at the roots of the sport. That bike is beautiful!

[@323johnnybravo]

This bike is soooo sick. Great find.

[@kotelettschweiss7811]

I love the project. Love the commitment. Love the enthusiasm. AAAAND love the Bike Parts :)

[@iphone7850]

Ja ist schon nice

[@Cinnabuns2009]

FYI if you're interested, i have a 2007 Norco Six and I've fitted a 4" drop dropper on. Replaces the telescoping post they came with. You likely will run the saddle all the way down but just to mention the option.

[@Legoattack]

Love the build can't wait to see some more ridding, this is going to be sick

[@EDIAutoChannel]

When you were going to be doing the build in previous videos I thought you were steering away from the Norco, couldn’t be more pumped you went with my dream bike. It may be heavy but it’s solid 🦾 I love my 07 Aline.

[@lipisk8s]

Try Forks By Mark for the rebuild, if you haven't already done it.

[@JordanBoostmaster]

I have heard of him yes!

[@MVSTNGGT]

Ayeee, my comment about the 2005 Team DH was close enough 😁 enjoy that thing!

[@ruxabiker3451]

Boostmonster is best name for this bike

[@darrenleary5534]

You could pick up a progressive spring to fix your issue with bottoming out. I believe Cane Creek and MRP make these springs.

[@peterose9672]

Hi, Loving the videos Don't get the forks rebuilt. I went the the same thing months of adjusting and wanting to feel some huge change. You will only feel slight high speed changes. The best I found was using 20WT fork oil. (No additives) Also there is a third adjustment on the bottom of the forks just for bottom out control. These are open bath design with shim stack valves. Even with the shims closed it will be super plush. Pete.

[@MichaelGeiger]

This bike is awesome. It's kind of interesting with the timing of this video, the past year in been building a 2002 specialized big hit with Marzocchi Monster T. Also uses the Shimano deore durailler. Getting the first run on it next weekend at Galbraith. Only 3 miles from my house in Bellingham!

[@balloon_crab3811]

Jordan Boostmaster. At the mountain I ride all the time. On the same day that I was there. And I didn’t see you. Wow that still so cool.

[@Mile-long-list]

The big comfy couch. Lazy boy Sofa so good Chester Field That's all I got lolol

[@pH3rD1N4nD]

1:40 shimano airlines!!! What a unique built

[@JsHuWa-ne6is]

I’ve never heard a bike that old and so quite😯 love the vid

[@Brant_Dunn]

Love the saddle! I have the same one on my 2019 Norco Torrent FS, it actually came on my 2005 Norco Torrent Hardtail!! Love the vintage bikes!

[@meteormedia7021]

I'm currently riding a '21 Norco Optic and right now I'm just amazed how far bikes have come

[@sjaan7370]

Out of all the things you've done, riding that gazzaloddi on the front was one of your bravest 😉

[@andrewsiasparks]

I think it might need a custom pivot to drop the bb height so it doesn't feel drippy in turns and so your bars don't get tossed side to side in the jank. I like the name SuperA-Line

[@mtbjosh7762]

The bike is awesome can't wait to see the finished project!

[@intotheoutside4299]

iv only owned norco n i love these builds!! call it A-Monster

[@lexusstefan927]

progressive coil for the shock might be a good idea, should really help out with those bottom outs

[@JordanBoostmaster]

I agree, but I don't think any progressive coils are made with a 3.5 stroke

[@renodirtsurfer3919]

this build is a trip! i'm so stoked you're doing this! I would love to see that in the bike park.

[@JordanBoostmaster]

thanks!

[@cortexamv]

quick tip: Egor is pronounced "Yegor" or "Jegor" , not Eegor ;)

[@JordanBoostmaster]

ok thanks I really wasn't sure haha

[@cortexamv]

@@JordanBoostmaster i was really surprised because my name is Egor as well, it's a slavic name but all my American friends like to pronounce it like you did :D

[@heniodriftrally3761]

@@cortexamv In Poland we call it "Igor"

[@cortexamv]

@@heniodriftrally3761 there are 2 similar names: "Igor" which is pronounced "Eegor' " and "Egor" which is pronounced "Yegor"

[@ousqa]

Wait is it pronounced yee -gore or yay-gore?

[@furleyforever]

Great series, taking it back old school. Subscribed!

[@darwindownhillers9270]

Dude you should try hitting up Marino bikes and seeing they can build you a long travel frame with modern Geo base around those forks. I just got them To build me a custom freeride hardtail with modern specs base on a huge fork.

[@JordanBoostmaster]

thanks, that does sound interesting, I will look them up!

[@darwindownhillers9270]

@@JordanBoostmaster loving the monster T series man 👍 cheers

[@EpicMTB]

Hope is dope. Change my mind. Such a sick looking bike!!

[@brownsworthy7323]

Yep, I have a Santa Cruz Heckler 2016 that I built with hope headset, bb, cranks, chainring, stem, pro4 hubs, fortus rims and stem pretty much every part they make except for brakes. Best build I have ever done because of the hope gear.

[@briancrumpacker]

Hey Jordan, you'll have to play with oil weight and level to get your fork adjusters to do anything at all, but be patient. It can be dialed. Great video, and great bike!

[@putrarosli5378]

Thats a SICK FIND!!! All the best in ur BUILD!!

[@krizpymedia7910]

You gotta keep these vids coming🤘🏼

[@storm5013]

Honestly one of the coolest bike builds I've ever seen

[@JordanBoostmaster]

thank you!

[@beetleranger2997]

Sweet project! Thanks for sharing that mechanical adventure!

[@michaeljosephocampo8732]

The old norco is dope. I love the geomety so slack angle and I'd love the new style for the upgrade. Sick..🤘🤘🤘

[@quantumskg4742]

I fucking love it! It's in perfect conditions, what a dream. Nice video, dude!

[@KurtBob]

Take ya time baby!! Awesome work

[@tomquick7422]

Awesome build! You should call it SAM (Super A-line Monster) it fits well with Wilson as well 😀

[@offlineride7855]

Such a big fan of these builds.! Truly awesome edit Jordan..! If you want to name the bike...it looks like a "Lurch" to me. It's black and that fork is so tall. If it had a person type presence, it reminds me of the butler from the Addams family...Lurch. Keep up the great work..!

[@piercearena618]

Incredible how you still rip and are in such good control even with this weird geometry. Nice job!

[@RAMXC]

10:05 The reach will shorten with longer fork. The rear shock might compensate for that.

[@hotwax6658]

the seals on the super monster are definitely leaking, get it rebuilt for sure. Epic build, nice

[@rap4514]

I love those older alines there's so many build options for that bike

[@sageambrosek5206]

Call it the Atomic Monster! also its best to match your brand of brake adapter to the caliper.

[@iliassidiropoulos5413]

I really want to see that fork on a modern bike, it would be so interesting

[@blbrookscom]

The BoostLine. I think it would be fascinating to see you try different combinations of wheel sizes. Look forward to seeing you dial it in.

[@Cr125stin]

Dude that Norco with the Shimano Airlines setup that you showed Dan and Egor have is amazing. I always wanted to see that Airlines derailed system work. A new old stock complete Airlines set sold on eBay a few years ago for like $3k

[@MVSTNGGT]

Theres one for sale right now for around 5000€ crazy stuff

[@nicolapellegrino1072]

This video brings me back to many memories.. in early 20 I've had an Ellsworth Dare with 888 rc fork what a machine... this norco really is a beast of a bike keep it up :)

[@markmccann520]

So stoked for this build project!

[@marklambert8111]

Wow, this frame is so much different that today’s bikes! Really cool!😃

[@AC-ww6nf]

Jordan, you might want to look at changing that old spline drive crankset & BB which is very heavy.

[@lukasraus3391]

300 mm is a travel of motcross bikes, really cool build

[@mikerotchburns1622]

siiick. gotta get a camera on the fork

[@jacksonseawright1372]

Please take that to whistler

[@el1ace905]

You should get a progressive coil if they make one with a long enough stroke, Love the video as always!

[@joepiedepoepie1234]

Yeah +1 for progressive coil!

[@mrpercussive]

That is absolutely beautiful!!!

[@pympin87]

you may also have to get close to the damping you want with oil viscosity ... thicker oil = more damping