Wondering what does no inside pins on the Sam's flats get you? I kinda want to try out some different combinations that would get me a bit more rotational play on my pedals...
I’m thinking it might be a feel thing. I run 12mm pins, and they are definitely different than shorter ones. The inside one may have continually grabbed his shoe wrong or just made it feel weird. Conversely, I thought maybe he did it so he always has a default to move his foot back into position. With pins that long they don’t let your foot move at all. With a clean inside edge, he could roll pressure off the outside of his foot to reposition- not having to actually lift his whole foot.
Nicolas plows through obstacles, Hill dodges and flows through them. Nicolas has an absorbing position, with a slight movement for grip on turns. Hill moves his position through every obstacle for the best weight distribution.
Its quite possibly (and more than likely) custom made as per Sams's request. When you are one of the best riders in the world you can ask for stuff and it usually happens.
There's no such thing as the fastest bike, what it is is fastest riders in the world this guys will go fast on any bike 90% rider 10% bike, is nice to think that a new bike salcker longer is gona solve all our problems, well the truth is we need to train more ride more lift weights etc
Isn't Sam's shock a Superdeluxe with the MegNeg air can?
Yep. Super Deluxe Ultimate with MegNeg large negative chamber aircan.
Very detailed bikecheck, just how it should be 👌
Very detailed but didnt even mention nukeproofs stem lenght
Good thing I don't have to choose between these two beauties
Glad you realized the sb150 is the only choice!
Looks like a carbon 29er Mega coming down the pipes! About freakn time
Big night at the pub there Ric? :)
Awesome video though, love how in depth you went highlighting the cool details on each bike.
If Sam and and Florian are getting sick too, you know why ;) your bacteria are all over the bikes haha
That's funny
@@Antweak83 it's funnier now
Wondering what does no inside pins on the Sam's flats get you?
I kinda want to try out some different combinations that would get me a bit more rotational play on my pedals...
Maybe they're outside the area he normally positions his foot so he opted for the weight reduction.
I’m thinking it might be a feel thing. I run 12mm pins, and they are definitely different than shorter ones. The inside one may have continually grabbed his shoe wrong or just made it feel weird. Conversely, I thought maybe he did it so he always has a default to move his foot back into position. With pins that long they don’t let your foot move at all. With a clean inside edge, he could roll pressure off the outside of his foot to reposition- not having to actually lift his whole foot.
the 2020 nukeproof mega is sooo pretty
Haha that Canyon is an actual pink bike. Not sure why they put on yellow grips though, they probably had no pink or black ones on hand.
Yeah that yellow is awful :(
The best griptape is it from shreddet skateboards when you like your gloves or your cornea!
Is it just me or does Sam Hill's spokes look real thick?
I think it might be the mavic wheels he’s running, I’ve noticed this a few times myself
I have mavic wheels myself and the spokes are thicker
They are thick, Mavic uses aluminium spokes, unlike everyone else.
Thiccest badbois out there
Yup, hollow aluminium spokes
Can I buy this Nukeproof somewhere ? damn thats a nice bike !
Love these bike checks, well done! GO SAM!!
Any idea what the chain stay protector is on Flo's bike?!
Thanks nice job
I am waaaay too excited about this weekends race.
Whenever I put grip on my brake levers it always falls off
Nicolas plows through obstacles, Hill dodges and flows through them. Nicolas has an absorbing position, with a slight movement for grip on turns. Hill moves his position through every obstacle for the best weight distribution.
Nukeproof mega 290 in carbon?
I think It 's a mixture between a mega 275 and 290.
Go Sam :-)
Either I'm old or people just don't pay attention to detail on their bike's, the details on these bike's are pretty run of the mill tbh.
Are they 29 or 27.5?
Didot hear anything regarding wheel size..
Both 29ers
Does everyone know the brand of the valve caps on Hill bike ?
Thanks ;)
Mavic´s
@@luispa76 I looked on their site and can't figure out exactly what it is he's done with that valve at 7:02.
Its quite possibly (and more than likely) custom made as per Sams's request. When you are one of the best riders in the world you can ask for stuff and it usually happens.
@@butchgreene i´ve got that same valve caps. Came with my old 2013 CrossTrail.
On average, what do their bikes weight?
14kg give or take
What size of frame does Sam Hill run?
Medium.
Wow, two Rockshox bikes in the lead.
ForcedFed4 Garage and? Rockshox has won a few now
Hey mate rear shock on sams bike is the new meg neg shock
So the 290 got a carbon Front triangle like the 275. Ah I knew it was just a matter of time
that is a 2019 nukeproof mega not a 2020 no ?
2020
Specialized POWER saddle on Sam´s bike
shhh dont mention the specialized power saddle!!!
Pinkbike was COVID patient zero!
Why never present the Sam's saddle ?! Is it because he loves specialized power and he can use what he wants?! 🤔
King 👑 Sam
I think Sam might need to bleed his brakes...
Nukeproof for me.
way to put the 'something' you picked up on the plane all over the athletes equipment!
Did he get corona
There's no such thing as the fastest bike, what it is is fastest riders in the world this guys will go fast on any bike 90% rider 10% bike, is nice to think that a new bike salcker longer is gona solve all our problems, well the truth is we need to train more ride more lift weights etc
That Canyon wins ugly paint job of the year
Dog House nope
Ric's voice will be sore for a few days, the video will sound shit forever.
you okay? your voice sounds a bit..
dead..
Day of the Dead edition Ric