Great video! Answered all the questions as to why my new bike that has a 64° head tube angle compared to my older bike with a 66° head tube angle. and a little bit of a shorter chainstay Felt so much easier to pop a Wheelie or bunny hop! I could not believe the difference the newer bike feels so much heavier.
@rexxstone43204 күн бұрын
What would you recommend for an upgrade on the fork with out breaking the bank??
@madysenparker11896 күн бұрын
have had the HT2 for a year now, 1200 miles on it and replacing the complete transmission to Sram axxs. dropper post is garbage and will be replacing that too. But it is a very fun bike to ride on gravel, small root terrain. It rips though on a flat or downhill flowing trail.
@gregorygailen704110 күн бұрын
Too much room noise in your audio.
@rezanspeaking10 күн бұрын
I bought frame only and built it from scratch. UDH ready so easily installed GX T Type + Marzocchi Bomber 150mm Z1 coil. Also it’s not 64° as per actual measurement. It’s 65°.
@MathisBiking10 күн бұрын
I personaly don't like the feeling of the rear suspension i don't know why it feel weird to me but that doesn't make me hate them
@George-Kliavkoff4Big1212 күн бұрын
Superior XP 929 Polygon Xtrada 7 Salsa Rangefinder Poseidon Norton Last but not least, and my personal ride, Norco Torrent A2 HT. All I did was upgrade the fork to a Marzocchi Z1 Bomber Air.
@Spoolingturbski13 күн бұрын
I love the look of tons of slack, but I prefer about 66-68
@benjaminteague539614 күн бұрын
I’m thinking of getting exceed cf 6 as currently $400 off in sale. Has better components than cf 5.would there be advantages to this?
@stevebennett358716 күн бұрын
😎ragley big al, just needs a few upgrades😅👍
@TDubya81117 күн бұрын
Whattabout acessories mounting points like parrier racks, water bottles, kickstand etc. More important in this price bracket as many will use in town or commuting.
@mikeriley147517 күн бұрын
This is one of only a couple videos I’ve seen that talks about the trail se. It’s a surprisingly fun bike to ride. I bought mine about 2 years back and have upgraded most of the bike now just because I enjoy it so much, and as you noted..upgrades are easy. Now it’s not just fun, but light. Stock it was 32lbs, and I need to check again after my last set of updates but I’m betting it’s about 25lbs now.
@dan.k757819 күн бұрын
Great video! Really like how you bike looks. I come from BMX and after a view years break, i wanted to ride again. I was thinking about a MTB Hardtail, but all that gimmicky clutter on a MTB turned me off. Luckily i found the perfect mix for my situation with a Dirtjump bike. One break, single speed almost as simple as my BMX but with so much more options. It's like having a BMX for the forest/trails. Single speed is such a different style of riding. When i change my gear ratio, i lose so much bike control for a view days until everything feels "normal" again(that's why manuals are more easy on a single speed). Also the cranking is different, i don't turn my cranks all the time i just give it a view strikes and roll until repeat. I couldn't imagine sitting on a seat and turning the crank all the time to go forward.
@onceuponareset-ho7fg19 күн бұрын
Can anyone confirm whether or not a longer dropper post will fit/work in the size medium frame? Like would the 130mm dropper post from the large, actually work in the medium frame? Thanks for any intel.
@rednroll120 күн бұрын
I wish someone would make a vid breaking down the differences between a $200-$300 Walmart MTB, a “good value” under $1K MTB and a $5-7k MTB. It seems a bike only has a limited amount of components, they all get you from point A to B, while the prices vary drastically but look the same to a person with an untrained eye.
@Chorge197221 күн бұрын
Could you compare the Ti with the steel version? Comfort depends so much more on the frame itself, instead on the material
@Chris7uk0021 күн бұрын
It has such a short seat tube it would never be long enough even with a dropper post for my legs without putting extra stress on the frame for climbing (extra long seat post), you can tell in your video your legs are not fully extended at the bottom of the pedal stroke, in my opinion it's a jump bike and for descending down only it's not a do it all bike. It would be a pain in the butt in the uk for climbing back up somewhere like cannock chase trying to pedal from such a low seating position unless you have really short legs 🙂, hence why i use a nukeproof scout instead. Hope this helps someone out if there are looking for a bike for ascending and descending..... 🙂 I'm 5ft 9in
@stanshen520724 күн бұрын
TBH, dont see any upsides of using single speed... Just workarounds: Push the bike up the climb, don't pedal on the way down, basically, don't pedal at all, why even have a chain? lol
@stressballer25 күн бұрын
The Vitus with the cable hanging under the BB - what's that all about? *facepalm*
@coltonschwister178226 күн бұрын
i think im going to buy the ht3 because it on sale for 879$ on sun & ski sports. it will be my first mountain bike but the price is so good i can always sell it if i dont like it.
@seok160727 күн бұрын
Great vid! since youve had time with this bike do you still feel the XL was the better choice over a lg? im 6' 210 and feel like im right in the middle of sizes, I have an XL '22 model, but really thinking of frame swapping to the 23 model. that thing is sweet. not sure if i should stick to XL or try a LG, just curious what your thoughts are comparing the feel between the two generations and if the newer version feels any bigger/smaller etc. thanks!
@zbn332027 күн бұрын
Personally i got the Stoic 3, so far happy with it. Not that i have much to compare it to but
@seok160728 күн бұрын
Awesome review thank you! If im not mistaken you said you ride an XL?. and have ridden both generations of the SQ. I have a 22 SQ2 XL, im 6" , 210 with a 33" inseam. I think the bike feels right, but im probably right on the beginning edge of XL and sometimes I worry if its too big.( i do overthink it lol) I DO wish I would have waited and looked for the new generation as the seat tube on mine feels a tad too high. My question is, would I be able to frame swap from my 22 model to this new model and everything work? also, whats your thoughts on the XL fit between the two models? Does the new one "feel" any larger or smaller than the old version? Me being on the edge of an XL id hate to get the new one and end up feeling like its even bigger. or if i downsized to a large and ended up too small. I appreciate any advice!
@andyeunson27029 күн бұрын
I rode my Chameleon for four seasons with 27.5 wheels. I changed to 29er wheels but I was curious to try a mullet. I had the extra wheel so I did a couple back to back to back rides changing the rear wheel a couple times. I couldn’t detect a difference on the trails I typically ride. That doesn’t mean there is no dfference but if I couldn’t tell it doesn’t matter to me. If a rider goes from two small wheels to a 29 front, they will have one experience. If you go from two big wheels you’ll get another. If you buy a bike built as a mullet it will be different again. I like big wheels I cannot lie. And I’m only 5’4". Long inseam though at 31 inches. I can just fit a 170 mm dropper.
@tmschneider02Ай бұрын
I love the San Quintin
@kimellemanАй бұрын
Hello, the number one bike you recommended is the 7. Can a larger chain ring be used, like maybe 38 or a little bit larger? 06/225/24
@johnnyd614Ай бұрын
The only thing on a bike the matters is the frame/geo. Everything else you can change. You can’t change the frame, and this is a good one!
@Qlicky21 күн бұрын
Depends where you live. Where Im from getting parts separately and a frame would cost double what you would pay for a similar factory made spec.
@mattblack133Ай бұрын
11 moz later this bike increased in value by 200 bucks. Great sales on canyons now... but if i purchase a t8 i will use your link!
@sirwalksalot3574Ай бұрын
Been riding SS for over 30+ years. I live in a pretty hilly area / long climbs. Biggest change I found on setting up a SS vs geared is a higher handlebar height for SS. Higher setup where I am almost standing straight up really benefited me by taking the load off my lower back & upper back, redistributing the load much more evenly throughout the rest of the body more efficiently.
@radiosaladstudios4656Ай бұрын
My commuter and cruiser are both singles. I have a Critical Harper and a Genesis OneX 29er. Considering a single speed trail bike. I'm getting to where a single speed bike is just more better. Less maintenance and just makes me happier. Who cares how fast you go. My commuter is average 14 and the cruiser... well... is. a cruiser. If I can build a sweet trail bike that does what it needs to do, then heck yea.
@robertdewar1752Ай бұрын
Don't forget the 2nd hand market. I got a Ti Sherpa, lightly used, basically like new, for 50% off the RRP.
@drzlbАй бұрын
Buying HT3. Thank you! Yes, insane value!!
@scstinger5Ай бұрын
Great review! I also have a SQ3 and agree with everything you said about it. Great bike, harsh ride, the stack is a little low, BB a little low also, and the tires are just really really slow and grippy. I put a 160mm fork on it for a bit and it felt pretty good but not really necessary. I think what I really need more than anything els is to get some faster rolling tires. -update- so I put some faster rolling tires on the bike, got rid of the Maxxis Assegai’s and it just brought it to life! Now I prefer it more than my full suspension bike! Those Assegai’s just sucked the life out of the bike.
@alfredovielАй бұрын
Sorry, going to buy my first bike. What would i feel different in between 29 wheels and 27.5 wheels. I will be doing asphalt ,some gravel and some trail. Nothomg very radical.
@breachr9386Ай бұрын
How does it ride compared to the RSD Middlechild? Geo seems to be almost the same except the higher seat tube (which sucks)
@Fearlles286Ай бұрын
My favorite is yeti arc 35 anniversary edition i love the colour❤❤
@rofferdalАй бұрын
Love the hardtail. Great fun for less money.
@breachr9386Ай бұрын
Best Explaination on MTB Geometry ive seen so far. I would also like to have a playful bike but RSD doesnt ship to europe. What would you recommend instead? Banshee Paradax V3, Chameleon or Stanton Switchback maybe? Would love to hear from you.
@iwearLingerieАй бұрын
I turned an XC bike into a fixed gear 😂
@adventuresonwheels5272Ай бұрын
Esker Japhy… maybe?
@tvon4966Ай бұрын
Is there a reason you put the tensioner pushing down rather than up, like it suggests to do in the dmr instructions?
@barfo281Ай бұрын
Update: As of early June 2024, Kona Honzo ESD is $2,299 (Kona has reduced prices across the board since the original owners returned to the company).
@solobellimino2356Ай бұрын
Josh Try this single speed. I just bought the frame. All my other bikes SS, so also thinking to SS thevwild cat. Would love to hear your thoughts. Just do it lol
@PRH123Ай бұрын
Ya' didn't quite get the definition of gear inches right. It's not how far the bike rolls in one revolution. It's the diameter of an imaginary direct drive bike wheel. So 60 gear inches would be like a high wheeler (penny farthing) with a 5 foot diameter wheel. A 60" diameter wheel has a circumference of 188.4", which is how far you roll with one revolution of the cranks, with 60 gear inches.
@solobellimino2356Ай бұрын
I now own a sergeant, Rs1 and now a wildcat. Love the bikes. Alex is a super guy, I have no issues giving my money.
@albert85bАй бұрын
I really like my Nobby Nics, but they're a bit heavy and expensive. Going to try some XR4s since they're on runout these days.
@jagrutikhandekar1545Ай бұрын
For something that can generate variable torque, single speed is the best machine ever for electric as well as Human
@10coltesc71Ай бұрын
this or the canyon stoic? for a begginer who wants to upgrade long term
@beachzonejohn21Ай бұрын
I can’t afford a nice mountain bike so I just ride my hardtail cannondale down anything and everything
@PreserveTheFireАй бұрын
Can the Middlechild be ordered from RSD with singlespeed and mullet as option???
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Great video! Answered all the questions as to why my new bike that has a 64° head tube angle compared to my older bike with a 66° head tube angle. and a little bit of a shorter chainstay Felt so much easier to pop a Wheelie or bunny hop! I could not believe the difference the newer bike feels so much heavier.
What would you recommend for an upgrade on the fork with out breaking the bank??
have had the HT2 for a year now, 1200 miles on it and replacing the complete transmission to Sram axxs. dropper post is garbage and will be replacing that too. But it is a very fun bike to ride on gravel, small root terrain. It rips though on a flat or downhill flowing trail.
Too much room noise in your audio.
I bought frame only and built it from scratch. UDH ready so easily installed GX T Type + Marzocchi Bomber 150mm Z1 coil. Also it’s not 64° as per actual measurement. It’s 65°.
I personaly don't like the feeling of the rear suspension i don't know why it feel weird to me but that doesn't make me hate them
Superior XP 929 Polygon Xtrada 7 Salsa Rangefinder Poseidon Norton Last but not least, and my personal ride, Norco Torrent A2 HT. All I did was upgrade the fork to a Marzocchi Z1 Bomber Air.
I love the look of tons of slack, but I prefer about 66-68
I’m thinking of getting exceed cf 6 as currently $400 off in sale. Has better components than cf 5.would there be advantages to this?
😎ragley big al, just needs a few upgrades😅👍
Whattabout acessories mounting points like parrier racks, water bottles, kickstand etc. More important in this price bracket as many will use in town or commuting.
This is one of only a couple videos I’ve seen that talks about the trail se. It’s a surprisingly fun bike to ride. I bought mine about 2 years back and have upgraded most of the bike now just because I enjoy it so much, and as you noted..upgrades are easy. Now it’s not just fun, but light. Stock it was 32lbs, and I need to check again after my last set of updates but I’m betting it’s about 25lbs now.
Great video! Really like how you bike looks. I come from BMX and after a view years break, i wanted to ride again. I was thinking about a MTB Hardtail, but all that gimmicky clutter on a MTB turned me off. Luckily i found the perfect mix for my situation with a Dirtjump bike. One break, single speed almost as simple as my BMX but with so much more options. It's like having a BMX for the forest/trails. Single speed is such a different style of riding. When i change my gear ratio, i lose so much bike control for a view days until everything feels "normal" again(that's why manuals are more easy on a single speed). Also the cranking is different, i don't turn my cranks all the time i just give it a view strikes and roll until repeat. I couldn't imagine sitting on a seat and turning the crank all the time to go forward.
Can anyone confirm whether or not a longer dropper post will fit/work in the size medium frame? Like would the 130mm dropper post from the large, actually work in the medium frame? Thanks for any intel.
I wish someone would make a vid breaking down the differences between a $200-$300 Walmart MTB, a “good value” under $1K MTB and a $5-7k MTB. It seems a bike only has a limited amount of components, they all get you from point A to B, while the prices vary drastically but look the same to a person with an untrained eye.
Could you compare the Ti with the steel version? Comfort depends so much more on the frame itself, instead on the material
It has such a short seat tube it would never be long enough even with a dropper post for my legs without putting extra stress on the frame for climbing (extra long seat post), you can tell in your video your legs are not fully extended at the bottom of the pedal stroke, in my opinion it's a jump bike and for descending down only it's not a do it all bike. It would be a pain in the butt in the uk for climbing back up somewhere like cannock chase trying to pedal from such a low seating position unless you have really short legs 🙂, hence why i use a nukeproof scout instead. Hope this helps someone out if there are looking for a bike for ascending and descending..... 🙂 I'm 5ft 9in
TBH, dont see any upsides of using single speed... Just workarounds: Push the bike up the climb, don't pedal on the way down, basically, don't pedal at all, why even have a chain? lol
The Vitus with the cable hanging under the BB - what's that all about? *facepalm*
i think im going to buy the ht3 because it on sale for 879$ on sun & ski sports. it will be my first mountain bike but the price is so good i can always sell it if i dont like it.
Great vid! since youve had time with this bike do you still feel the XL was the better choice over a lg? im 6' 210 and feel like im right in the middle of sizes, I have an XL '22 model, but really thinking of frame swapping to the 23 model. that thing is sweet. not sure if i should stick to XL or try a LG, just curious what your thoughts are comparing the feel between the two generations and if the newer version feels any bigger/smaller etc. thanks!
Personally i got the Stoic 3, so far happy with it. Not that i have much to compare it to but
Awesome review thank you! If im not mistaken you said you ride an XL?. and have ridden both generations of the SQ. I have a 22 SQ2 XL, im 6" , 210 with a 33" inseam. I think the bike feels right, but im probably right on the beginning edge of XL and sometimes I worry if its too big.( i do overthink it lol) I DO wish I would have waited and looked for the new generation as the seat tube on mine feels a tad too high. My question is, would I be able to frame swap from my 22 model to this new model and everything work? also, whats your thoughts on the XL fit between the two models? Does the new one "feel" any larger or smaller than the old version? Me being on the edge of an XL id hate to get the new one and end up feeling like its even bigger. or if i downsized to a large and ended up too small. I appreciate any advice!
I rode my Chameleon for four seasons with 27.5 wheels. I changed to 29er wheels but I was curious to try a mullet. I had the extra wheel so I did a couple back to back to back rides changing the rear wheel a couple times. I couldn’t detect a difference on the trails I typically ride. That doesn’t mean there is no dfference but if I couldn’t tell it doesn’t matter to me. If a rider goes from two small wheels to a 29 front, they will have one experience. If you go from two big wheels you’ll get another. If you buy a bike built as a mullet it will be different again. I like big wheels I cannot lie. And I’m only 5’4". Long inseam though at 31 inches. I can just fit a 170 mm dropper.
I love the San Quintin
Hello, the number one bike you recommended is the 7. Can a larger chain ring be used, like maybe 38 or a little bit larger? 06/225/24
The only thing on a bike the matters is the frame/geo. Everything else you can change. You can’t change the frame, and this is a good one!
Depends where you live. Where Im from getting parts separately and a frame would cost double what you would pay for a similar factory made spec.
11 moz later this bike increased in value by 200 bucks. Great sales on canyons now... but if i purchase a t8 i will use your link!
Been riding SS for over 30+ years. I live in a pretty hilly area / long climbs. Biggest change I found on setting up a SS vs geared is a higher handlebar height for SS. Higher setup where I am almost standing straight up really benefited me by taking the load off my lower back & upper back, redistributing the load much more evenly throughout the rest of the body more efficiently.
My commuter and cruiser are both singles. I have a Critical Harper and a Genesis OneX 29er. Considering a single speed trail bike. I'm getting to where a single speed bike is just more better. Less maintenance and just makes me happier. Who cares how fast you go. My commuter is average 14 and the cruiser... well... is. a cruiser. If I can build a sweet trail bike that does what it needs to do, then heck yea.
Don't forget the 2nd hand market. I got a Ti Sherpa, lightly used, basically like new, for 50% off the RRP.
Buying HT3. Thank you! Yes, insane value!!
Great review! I also have a SQ3 and agree with everything you said about it. Great bike, harsh ride, the stack is a little low, BB a little low also, and the tires are just really really slow and grippy. I put a 160mm fork on it for a bit and it felt pretty good but not really necessary. I think what I really need more than anything els is to get some faster rolling tires. -update- so I put some faster rolling tires on the bike, got rid of the Maxxis Assegai’s and it just brought it to life! Now I prefer it more than my full suspension bike! Those Assegai’s just sucked the life out of the bike.
Sorry, going to buy my first bike. What would i feel different in between 29 wheels and 27.5 wheels. I will be doing asphalt ,some gravel and some trail. Nothomg very radical.
How does it ride compared to the RSD Middlechild? Geo seems to be almost the same except the higher seat tube (which sucks)
My favorite is yeti arc 35 anniversary edition i love the colour❤❤
Love the hardtail. Great fun for less money.
Best Explaination on MTB Geometry ive seen so far. I would also like to have a playful bike but RSD doesnt ship to europe. What would you recommend instead? Banshee Paradax V3, Chameleon or Stanton Switchback maybe? Would love to hear from you.
I turned an XC bike into a fixed gear 😂
Esker Japhy… maybe?
Is there a reason you put the tensioner pushing down rather than up, like it suggests to do in the dmr instructions?
Update: As of early June 2024, Kona Honzo ESD is $2,299 (Kona has reduced prices across the board since the original owners returned to the company).
Josh Try this single speed. I just bought the frame. All my other bikes SS, so also thinking to SS thevwild cat. Would love to hear your thoughts. Just do it lol
Ya' didn't quite get the definition of gear inches right. It's not how far the bike rolls in one revolution. It's the diameter of an imaginary direct drive bike wheel. So 60 gear inches would be like a high wheeler (penny farthing) with a 5 foot diameter wheel. A 60" diameter wheel has a circumference of 188.4", which is how far you roll with one revolution of the cranks, with 60 gear inches.
I now own a sergeant, Rs1 and now a wildcat. Love the bikes. Alex is a super guy, I have no issues giving my money.
I really like my Nobby Nics, but they're a bit heavy and expensive. Going to try some XR4s since they're on runout these days.
For something that can generate variable torque, single speed is the best machine ever for electric as well as Human
this or the canyon stoic? for a begginer who wants to upgrade long term
I can’t afford a nice mountain bike so I just ride my hardtail cannondale down anything and everything
Can the Middlechild be ordered from RSD with singlespeed and mullet as option???