Do you think you could guess bike parts without looking?

@feedbackzaloop

Ай бұрын

Some forks and brakes do have that characteristic feel no matter how you setup those. Or rather did - people like 'em more predictive now

@LaurentiusTriarius

Ай бұрын

The ones I already tried probly, especially the saggy droppers ...

@WyoSingletrack

Ай бұрын

Certain ones absolutely but not forks ha.

@JackMott

Ай бұрын

no

@jpandriesse3954

Ай бұрын

I think I will recognize my XT brakes and shifters, but for the rest no way that I would have a clue.

I laughed so hard at 3:20 Blake was guessing Fox as he was struggling between Fox and RockShox in his head but it turned out to be a Suntour!

@mangoshake

Ай бұрын

To be fair, the internal structure of high end SR Suntour forks are similar to Fox; IFP damper with high and low compression and rebound adjustments, and a self equalizing negative air spring.

@georgim2741

Ай бұрын

or maybe it is Manitou dorado.

#captioncontest GMBN’s research and development department testing the new range of full face hoodies.

Other suspension brands , DT Swiss , Ohlins , Manitou , DVO .

Manitou are smashing it recently. My Mattoc and Mezzers are just as good as my 36's

I don’t know which duo I like more. Blake&Martyn vs Blake&Rich. Also keep the hacks and bodges song it’s the highlight of the show, even my wife sings along.

These 2 guys are the best pair ever!! I absolutely LOVED this episode!!! My husband wanted to call my dog sprocket and I just called him Blake instead 😜😜 love you guys!

Great show guys, it was hilarious to watch,loved every minute.

Not what I imagined when reading the title. Especially for GMBN.

Considering that factory settings on a Fox always makes it feel like someone is kicking my handlebars, (Whereas Rockshox tends to work out of the box,) I think I could tell the difference with suspension.

caption: at midnight trying to find the light switch

Lol Rich's hands when they ask what bike do you think it is, you can't touch it?!

The two best presenters! You should always be presenting the show.

@rileyb4937

Ай бұрын

I would miss martyn

GMBN declaring unattainable, expensive components are better than budget or regular components? So brave and unexpected

#captioncontest "next week's contest: can you guess your fellow presenter by feeling them up?"

@PatrikLindgren

Ай бұрын

😂

Super Nice just for the Dog, nice colour on the Santa Cruz.

So many variables and of course it's going to vary from Rider to Rider based on perception, 'Feel' (vestibular system) skill level & style of riding.

talking about high end parts i would say if you are not professional that need every % of performance and still want to buy high end to feel good you focus on looks to be more happy when you stare at your bike

@Whyusadd

Ай бұрын

You’re not wrong. I’m super happy with zen select with RC CHARGER

21:45 the CrossKing ProTection is awesome for snow riding.

@craigcoco6014

Ай бұрын

Is it actually? Are the knobs big enough?

Telling sram brakes by touch has got to be the easiest thing ever. They always just feel like they need to be bled

@voler_1925

22 сағат бұрын

usually its because the person who bled them didn't do a good job and they do, well bled sram brakes feel excellent, it doesn't help that the bleed process isn't the most intuitive

Just switched from a fox 38 performance elite to a Zeb ultimate, both on a giant reign. Hard to describe but they do feel different, the Fox being more precise and supportive on the big stuff and the Zeb being much plusher and more sensitive. Quite the opposite to what the reviews say 😅

Suspension these days all feel very similar and I bet they feel even more similar if you use the same suspension fluid. Nothing compares to the old Marzocchi tho. True open bath coil with air bottom out support. There's the oil seal that they gave up because of friction but all the new forks have a lot more o rings and quad seals. 😅 Did they really fix a problem or was it all about weight?

@christeschke9844

Ай бұрын

They fixed the problem of making more money. Old Marzocchi's never broke or needed $100 service. Oil Bath is always best for reliability. Cartridge forks perform better but need more maintenance.

@RedRidesMTB

29 күн бұрын

I’d say Fox and Rockshox (and Marzocchi) feel similar. I think Rockshox feels better overall but has less adjustment in terms of getting it dialed in, while Fox has finer adjustments I actually prefer Marzocchi to Fox just because it is easier to set and forget. That being said Öhlins feels very different to any other suspension I’ve ridden. It was easier to dial in and is better both off the top and at the end of the stroke. If I had to rank the suspension I’ve ridden it would go Öhlins, Rockshox, Marzocchi, Fox, Manitou. The last manitou suspension I rode was a little old so it is probably way better now.

ive used a thyme glass pot to fit seals before! 32s!

14:22 is that a red Toyota MR2 in the background I spy? Thumbs up!

LOVED IT, the guess your spec was really good, btw can we call it Guess the Spec? I would love this as a returning thing on the dirt shed show!!!

FOX 36 GRIP 2 160mm fork for the win. They make my local trails feel very nice! Riding a Specialized STEVO and its been the best ride since starting this hobby 2 years ago.

@leonardhpls6

Ай бұрын

Wow a whole 2 years of experience, you definitely know your stuff

@user-ps4zi1ns8i

Ай бұрын

@@leonardhpls6 Sounds like your still riding 80mm Suntour Spring shocks boo hoo!

#captioncontest reaching for the gain: Richard Pro-Payne !

my favorite mtb channel

Only thing I found out based off tons of research fox factory has more adjustability but both are great RockShox ultimate not their lower end stuff but the most important thing was I heard fox supports their suspension for up to 10 years where RockShox is more innovative not a dealbreaker but can cost a lot more if you own RockShox suspension but I know sram will find their comfort zone when they find what works for them and up there service on their suspension products may take awhile

Awesome video content... good laugh too! 😂

The Orbea Joker! 😂

Lefty Ocho Carbon 120. It's Noticeably different than even the standard Lefty Ocho 100 (alloy)

Hi gmbn I’m 12 years old and saving up for a full suspension bike I really love what you do and I am just so annoyed at the price of bikes these days it’s to expensive and I just want a good full suspension bike your videos are amazing thanks a lot ❤❤

Take the tow like a commuter who just got overtaken by a speedster who said nothing. 🤣

#captioncontest BLAKE: That ain’t a bike part you’re grabbing, Richard!

#captioncontest Rich - "I can do this trail blindfolded" Blake - " I'm hitting this one blind"

Love that idea - can you feel the difference between brands , lower & higher specs ?? Now to watch you guys ride blind-folded !

Bos is my go to suspension

🦊 for life!

Blake´s the bloke! He´s the man! Btw i lube my ebike chains just pulling the chain backwards, no stand needed..

My RockFox is great on the front and my Shox coil does a great job on the back.

The suspension ones you can get away with as you were only thinking it had to be between fox and rockshox and they gave you SR Suntour and manitou obviously you would get that wrong as wasn't in the description lol

#captioncontest adjusting reach by feel might be a leap into unknown

Me being Happy with my Suntour😊

@FirstNameLastName-ev3jk

Ай бұрын

Right on. 👍🏻

To me, the Atherton S170 has very similar geo to the Santa Cruz Nomad V5 but with a 29" front wheel - (size 7 = L and 11 + XL) and heavier, and more expensive. I'd rather have a carbon Nomad thanks.

#captioncontest “Always exploring the limits of video production. New footage emerges of early GMBN experiments with green screen technology.”

Awesome show! 😁😁

That canyon ebike with double crown is a torque on 2021?

Thats my bike!!! 22:22 Its a solid trail/light enduro bike.

@samirchaudhari4857

Ай бұрын

Super nice!

52v FICM with that hpop will be a weapon.

Ive never had a Rockshox fork start creaking at the crown so......Ha!

#captioncontest The faceless masses are often forgotten by the media but not at GMBN.

Just getting into mountain biking and while rhe first segment was entertaining I have no idea what the outcome was. Other then that you they could identify their own bikes. The feel and vibe of the show feels like it could be to biking what Top Gear was to cars. It just needs to be a little more accessible to riders of all levels.

I bought both of the highest top of the line most recommended DJ forks and they both epic fail so quickly its ridiculous. Sent them into the "top shops" and they come back working like crap. I finally just now bought the one everyone says sucks (the manitou circus expert) and hoping it works much better than the "best". My friend has a set and has never serviced them and theyre like 4 years old...so jealous

I answered that poll but commented that I would have to leave them in the parking lot since none of the local trails allow E-bikes

@gmbn

Ай бұрын

Where do you live?

What would people say is the best budget brand hardtail? I rode a carrera code disk from Halfords I paid £280 brand new, I’ve been to a few bike parks and mountains range in and around south wales and it performs pretty well. But would like better brakes and 1 by gearing system.

#captioncontest "Rich: My E-Bike feels terrible. My breaks are all wonky and stuff. I'm sure nobody'd mind if I just ride this Propain from now on."

#captioncontest "Blake and Rich discover it is more difficult to model the new GMBN hoodies on backwards day"

#CAPTIONCONTEST blindfolded new bike day!!!!!!

I ride fox but i feel like fox is lowering their QC lately and for that reason im choosing next Rockshox

absolutely pointless, but funny

@gmbn

Ай бұрын

who put Blake in charge of the show...

@EMTB17

Ай бұрын

Everything GMBN does is absolutely useless

@tomashgrey5510

Ай бұрын

​@@EMTB17 why?

@Twentykixx

Ай бұрын

I reckon you’re right… 😂

@justinhays0827

Ай бұрын

@EMTB17 WOW, so much negativity, in many of your past comments. It's KZread. Entertainment is the point here. Didn't your Mom teach you to keep your mouth shut unless you have something positive to say? Useless is your negativity, guy. If you don't like GMBN, turn the channel. Be kind man. I wish you the best though. Life is beautiful.

#CaptionContest when someone says you don’t need anymore bikes but you not paying attention to that type negativity!

@captioncontest 18:05 when u forget hhaaaacks and booodges

That was a great h&b 💪👏👏👏

#Captioncontest: Blake and Neil had been given a challenge by Team GTN and Team GCN: try to ride downhill with their hoodies on backwards

#captioncontest When you and your mate are handed the receipt at the bike shop..

#captioncontest when you and your buddy are working on your bikes and then the electricity cuts out

I can notice when suspension doesnt have high speed compression / rebound. Roots and rocks kind of become a game of luck. Well, not really but you know what i mean.

For a long time now, I've been wondering how long a lugged bike would hold together, considering their $13,000+ price tag. Well, Bernard Kerr's crash the other day in New Zealand on his lugged Pivot answered that. He had had the bike about 1-1/2 yrs before the frame separated from the lugged headset. If that had happened at Red Bull Hardline, it could've been disastrous. Personally, you couldn't get me to ride a lugged bike, if you paid me. I expect my bikes to last at least 10 years w/o killing me, especially at today's prices.

These two gentlemen are a hoot. Especially when they are all out there exploring the fields of silliness. 😂

I have a Marzocchi Bomber Z1 on my 2019 Felt Compulsion 1, RS Zeb 190mm on my 2021 YT Capra AL, and a Fox 38 on my 2024 YT Decoy. Love them all. Really Impressed with the Z1 as it is as stout as the 38mm stanchion forks.

@rider65

Ай бұрын

The Z1 is a fox 36 cartridge so it's not a original marzocchi. The Z2 is more true to its roots, an open bath system

Isn't it Pol-ay.. 😂😂😂

#captioncontest Morph and Chas go mountain biking.

Brakes and shifters are too easy. Suspension is easy too if you ride it. At very high pressure RS is jittery, but Fox is still progressive and damps well. Also RS has no full lockout, which would be a dead giveaway even parked.

#CAPTIONCONTEST When Rich has finally had enough of Canyons customer service he's reaching for the the Propain!

#captioncontest Blake and Rich try dressing up as their bikes for Halloween.

Customer service matters more to me than anything else

#captioncontest - Rich and Blake don’t misunderstand what it means to ride a trail blind

anyone in comments have any input on the bomber z1's in 180mm? thinking of getting a set for my slopeduro build

I think for the layperson, telling the difference between suspension is hard because we probably haven't compared them much. If we've changed brands, it's possibly during a bike swap since it's so expensive to buy the kit just to try. I've swapped brakes over though on bikes because it's far cheaper and controversially, my old Avids were better than the Shimano XT's that I "upgraded" to because the calliper leaked at the rear and I had zero braking back there.

#captioncontest Kept in suspense, it was a shock to discover how wrong they were. Time for a brake.

Are there some terrible forks out there? Yes. But nearly everything over $500 is overpriced. I've ridden $500 forks that felt better than $1000 forks. I feel that most Rock Shox give you pretty good bang for your buck, meanwhile most Fox forks are way overpriced. SR Suntour and Manitou make some amazing forks at great prices, unfortunately most people relate those brands to their entry-level offerings, when in fact they have a whole range of products, many of which are amazing.

#captioncontest Blakebuilds RND getting ready to ride by sonar

Another great video.

Hello this is Rick. Thanks for the “SUPER NICE” on my Trek Fuel EX! Much appreciated 👍😁

#captioncontest getting ready to see who can ride backwards farther.

Rockshox forever !!❤

I have roscoe 7 what be best upgrade fork thank u

You show do a poll to gauge the interest in completing polls.

@gmbn

Ай бұрын

What would you vote David? More polls here 👉 www.youtube.com/@gmbn/community

Dudes, watch every show, most every story, embn, the whole lot. Love the Dirt Shed, BUT, and this is a big BUTT, on the Caption Contest keep the image up while you read the comments, or no? Pretty please? I'd like to see Neal's face while having things said about him.

rockshox never failed to let me down. Sure they seem great at first... Lesson learned

#captioncontest when you and your buddy seen each other riding E-bikes and in the next day you guys just avoid eye contact and pretend it never happened

#CaptionContest "All the Gear no Idea"

#CAPTIONCONTEST With the high cost of bikes, Rich & Blake plan a heist to steal them. Being amateurs, they never got the cover-your-face part quite right and in the end, they ended up stealing each other's bikes.

#captioncontest Me and my buddy getting ready to ride again as if nothing happened and we almost didn't die crashing three times on our last run

This was so helpful for my brains ongoing debate over fox or rockshox😂

Next time do a blind riding test 😂

Suntour! (just like in a Shrek Fiona Harold Donkey meme)

Can I have orange zebs ??? Best of both worlds 😅

#CAPTIONCONTEST "Soylent green is people!!"