Manitou Mastodon Review Fatbike Fork Review with Pat Smage

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  • @username8171
    @username8171 7 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    Dang, I came here to see the review and forgot all about that when I was entranced by this guys riding skills. I think ANY bike he was riding was going to look great with this guys expertise.

    • @TheMNBlackBear
      @TheMNBlackBear 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's just the thing... a great driver can make a Walmart bike look good and make you wish you had one. The real trick is to learn which bike and components are correct for YOU and your type of driving.

  • @markceconi1223
    @markceconi1223 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I had to watch it twice to pay attention to what you were saying in your comprehensive review. I was fixated by your riding skills. Jeez Louise, you can ride. Thanks for posting!

    • @PatSmage
      @PatSmage  7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Mark Ceconi thank you! My goal was to make it entertaining if you aren't interested in the fork, and informative if you are. Bonus for some people to be entertained and informed! 👍

    • @thomasbrooklyn1820
      @thomasbrooklyn1820 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      A similar thing happened with me, Mark. This is the second time I watched the video and Pat: I not only heard your comments, but was also impressed with how specifically you related them to the particulars of each move you were making.
      I must have been so fixated at your skills the first time I watched it, I didn't even remember there was any commentary! LoL. I was still slack-jawed this time watching!

    • @PatSmage
      @PatSmage  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thomas Brooklyn awesome to hear, I appreciate it! I did my best to show and describe what I liked about the fork. 👍

  • @peterharris3096
    @peterharris3096 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Never seen riding like it … outstanding! was just looking for fat bike fork reviews.

    • @PatSmage
      @PatSmage  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! I highly recommend the manitou over the rest 👍

  • @Lughnerson
    @Lughnerson 7 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    He made a fat bike ride like a BMX. SKILLS!

    • @PatSmage
      @PatSmage  7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Lughnerson thanks! I used to race bmx, then to MotoTrials, now a bit of everything. It's all fun.

  • @IsraelMagalit
    @IsraelMagalit 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video! You should do more product reviews, Pat.
    It's always a joy watching you ride :)

  • @sebastienhv
    @sebastienhv 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Pretty mad trials skills there Pat! That double hop up at 2:40 was mental!

  • @CobraKyle
    @CobraKyle 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This was amazing! I'm looking at this fork and I won't be doing even a small fraction of what you were, so I think it will hold up to me rolling over some pebbles.

    • @PatSmage
      @PatSmage  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! It is definitely beefy enough for some pretty harsh abuse! And has great feel over pebbles. Enjoy!

  • @Thedestressguy
    @Thedestressguy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    thanks for taking the time to put this review together. Inspiring to see your skills and bike handing. I'm just about to get my first fat tire bike for winter (and shoulder season riding). It will be replacing my dirt bikes. Happy trails. PS: you should make some videos on basic trial riding techniques for those of us who want to build our skills.

    • @PatSmage
      @PatSmage  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fatbikes are a blast year round, but a good fork does go a long way. I’ll have to put bicycle how to’s on the list for future videos. I have done a bunch for MotoTrials but they are tough!

  • @Arbazkhan
    @Arbazkhan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    im speechless, i dont even care about the fork at this point lmao

  • @jdwalker9718
    @jdwalker9718 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Good info. I've tried a couple fat forks and often found the flex and quality of travel wanting when ridden with gusto. Looks like the Mastodon may be the step up.

    • @PatSmage
      @PatSmage  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      JD Walker I was in the same boat, happy with the Manitou so far though!

  • @joejoejoe8591
    @joejoejoe8591 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Got me a new Farley 7 with these forks. To bad this bike will never see this kind of riding. Wish I could ride like this guy. It would be so much fun.

  • @joshstaub6224
    @joshstaub6224 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looking for a Mastadon review as I am looking to push it in the summer and I have mangled my Bluto...it is not up to the task of jumping and hard riding. This looks like it'll be more than enough for me cause man this guy shreds!

    • @PatSmage
      @PatSmage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! I am still running a Mastodon and loving it. I had some similar issues with the bluto and the Mastodon was the answer for me.

  • @tyrsog
    @tyrsog 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Holy skills man!
    I use to ride/race dirtbike, 3&4 wheelers, and snowmobiles when I was young but now at 45 I have fear.
    I can hardly let both tires of my Trek Farley 9.6 get off the ground haha.
    I'll be upgrading to this fork I think. Love what I'm seeing from it!
    Thanks for the review~!

  • @cspost90
    @cspost90 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Man this dude has skills. Hope to look half as good on a bike as he does one day 😂

  • @justinlegend8800
    @justinlegend8800 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow! Your skills are very impressive! Ripping on a fat bike is not easy by any means.

  • @RowanHick
    @RowanHick 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gotta say; cheers for this video & review. Relieved my wallet of some money - fully stoked with the Mastodon :)

  • @NiegelMartinLOmlas-iz2kz
    @NiegelMartinLOmlas-iz2kz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm very impressed with your skills bro

  • @TheSgt93
    @TheSgt93 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Unbelievable riding skills. Impressive.

    • @PatSmage
      @PatSmage  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks!

  • @dougmcdougall3997
    @dougmcdougall3997 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nice riding you have it dialed

  • @FatbikeRepublicNL
    @FatbikeRepublicNL 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm trying a 100 Pro out on a 2018 Ithaqua . . . but nothing is going to make ride anything like you do. Good stuff!!

    • @PatSmage
      @PatSmage  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fatbike Republic thanks! It can only help haha.

  • @brettfoster6786
    @brettfoster6786 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Adrenalin ride . I want this fork . I'm 59. BMX championship 74-75 AZ . old as dirt

  • @claydogmadman7843
    @claydogmadman7843 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    DAMN YOUR GOOD MAN!... Nothing short of championship excellence and quality of bad ass...

  • @EricSwanDahly
    @EricSwanDahly 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Do you have any caveats or negs to say about this fork? Prefs? Comparisons? Your skill is obvious and I enjoyed the video immensely - you're obviously an extremely talented rider. I couldn't help wondering if this was a Manitou-sponsored video, however. Don't get me wrong - I was sold on Manitou a long long time ago. I just found it interesting there was not a single neg in your review. Again, loved seeing how you handle the spontaneous natural features and I was incredibly impressed with the trials style tech's you performed on a fatbike - never seen that before. Thanks for the video. My comments are just honest curiosities - I'm now a fan and inspired after seeing this.

    • @PatSmage
      @PatSmage  7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      EricSwanDahly the video was focused on its strengths, but I have not noticed many negatives. I guess one thing I had to get used to was the width of the crown. I brushed my knee on the adjuster a couple times when getting way over the front end and not thinking about it. I also like to have a full lockout sometimes for certain trials lines, but I have been surprised how well it handles them without being fully rigid. I really think it's just a great fork that worked well right away. Made my Skookum even more fun to ride!

  • @mikkorautakorpi4028
    @mikkorautakorpi4028 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great riding, I need to practice more than looking for new bike to get better.

    • @PatSmage
      @PatSmage  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It is all about practice and lots of repitition!

    • @mikkorautakorpi4028
      @mikkorautakorpi4028 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are so right about repartition. But i am only not so fit 50+ guy. Still not giving up on riding and learning new things. Greetings from Finland

  • @davidvonslingshot
    @davidvonslingshot 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    First, insane skills. Really impressed how that fatbike gets chucked around.
    Second, what other forks did you try? Ever ride a Wren? Thx

    • @PatSmage
      @PatSmage  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Yes I have tried all of them that I know of and put a good amount of time on each (aluminum and carbon rigid too) besides the RST since it does not look up to par with the others.

  • @deeplato5647
    @deeplato5647 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    nice review... fun to watch... Thanks!

  • @chrisrichelle
    @chrisrichelle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Super helpful feedback on the fork Pat! I am likely going to this when I pick up my fat bike. Just getting a read on the fit of the Skookum, what size frame are you riding and how tall are you? Thanks!

    • @PatSmage
      @PatSmage  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No problem. In 6’ and riding an 18”. The 20 works too but I like the lower seat tube on the 18.

  • @xjumpmaster82
    @xjumpmaster82 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This guy is a wizard on this bike!! Amazing!! So much funner then my little curb jumps 😂 however I did order this fork in the 2021 version. 😁

    • @PatSmage
      @PatSmage  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Good choice!👍

  • @ClydesdaleNM
    @ClydesdaleNM 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dude, you got mad skills! Great video!

    • @PatSmage
      @PatSmage  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!

  • @joopmoto888
    @joopmoto888 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great Stunt, made it look so easy(of course he is a Pro). How i wish i ride like that...keep makin vids

  • @Buck2901
    @Buck2901 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey Pat, that is amazing footage. Was that fork an after market install?

    • @PatSmage
      @PatSmage  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rob Bastien thanks! It was but now it is available with the bike when you buy the Fatback Skookum. 👍

  • @robsfooty
    @robsfooty 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome riding and great review.

  • @rideallegretto1933
    @rideallegretto1933 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Where are those trails you were riding at 1:25?

    • @PatSmage
      @PatSmage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Alpine Valley in Elkhorn, WI

  • @randyarcher1206
    @randyarcher1206 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You got skills I’m sure you seen or had other forks to compare ,trying to gather information on an upgrade for my Salsa Beargrease fatty ..........wondering if you had experience on the WREN inverted fork and if so what are your thoughts? I Do find the Mastodon a worthy comparison

    • @PatSmage
      @PatSmage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I do. That was the fork I ran before switching to the Mastodon. I prefer the Mastodon as it suits my style better.

    • @randyarcher1206
      @randyarcher1206 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pat Smage why the change ? Explain please

  • @OldManFatBike
    @OldManFatBike 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great review with awesome skills to boot! Ride On Man :-)

    • @PatSmage
      @PatSmage  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jens Jacobs thanks you too! 👍

  • @Wheelsanstuff
    @Wheelsanstuff 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fat bike are awesome, I have a specialized fatboy, is it worth swapping the carbon rigid for a suspension fork?

    • @PatSmage
      @PatSmage  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed. Yes suspension is a huge upgrade, especially the mastodon! Unless you always ride smooth trails and don’t need any that is.

    • @Wheelsanstuff
      @Wheelsanstuff 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PatSmage mastodon over the bluto?

    • @PatSmage
      @PatSmage  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Wheelsanstuff yes. Mastodon is far stiffer and more adjustable.

    • @Wheelsanstuff
      @Wheelsanstuff 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PatSmage awesome, I really appreciate it. Your riding is amazing.

    • @Wheelsanstuff
      @Wheelsanstuff 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Finally got mine after a long back order! Thank you!

  • @421MARKIE
    @421MARKIE 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow insane riding on the fatbike 🤟💯

  • @richardcaro3368
    @richardcaro3368 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing skills! Wow

  • @tommydelgado2594
    @tommydelgado2594 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review and riding man!

  • @mtb10s40
    @mtb10s40 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just now subscribe. I'm a long time viewer though. I hate you and you're my hero all at the same time. I've got two full suspension fat bikes, one hardtail and a ridged fat bike. I make all my fat bikes watch your videos hoping they can learn those tricks. Nothing yet. You must be "the fat bike whisperer". Sorry, I don't really hate you. We need to see more FB trials!

    • @PatSmage
      @PatSmage  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! And funny way to put that. Sounds like you have a nice fleet of bikes! Keep practicing and have fun!

  • @michaelregan427
    @michaelregan427 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This guy is an amazing rider. wow

  • @denisbastien7957
    @denisbastien7957 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to go this way: Fatbike with a Mastodon though I wish I have your skills which is not the case right now😢 Men, you’re a Wizard 😮

  • @hubertarnaud533
    @hubertarnaud533 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What version of the mastodon are you using in your video (travel ? extended/normal ?).
    Thanks for your answer.

    • @PatSmage
      @PatSmage  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hubert Arnaud 120mm Ext Pro

  • @edgabrillo1909
    @edgabrillo1909 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sick biking skills 🙌🙌🙌🙌

  • @mr.wizeguy8995
    @mr.wizeguy8995 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Which one is better Wren or this Manitou or something else?

    • @PatSmage
      @PatSmage  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      The manitou is the best I have tried. 👍

    • @mr.wizeguy8995
      @mr.wizeguy8995 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ok thx. Maybe i order one, all though winter is coming but that Manitou should work on cold climate as well.

  • @leakslikasieve
    @leakslikasieve 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You're a beast. I've been trying to decide between this and a wren. Thoughts? Mind you, I'm 245lbs.

    • @PatSmage
      @PatSmage  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      leakslikasieve haha thanks! While it's hard to know for sure how it would work for your size, I think the manitou is easier to set up. I could make the wren stiff, but it would suffer on smaller hits. I'm loving how progressive and smooth this is. I would think it would be the same for you with more air in it.

    • @leakslikasieve
      @leakslikasieve 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Now I just need to decide if spending $1600 total (fork, hub/wheel build, dropper post) on my 2015 fatboy is worth it.

    • @PatSmage
      @PatSmage  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      leakslikasieve that is quite the pricey upgrade, but would completely change the bike for the better. You might be better off selling that and buying a bike speced with a mastodon though. Just another idea. I know fatback will have an option for them soon! 👍

    • @leakslikasieve
      @leakslikasieve 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Pat Smage I priced it out a bit more today. It would run about $1250 with a new hub and wheel laced, plus a Thompson elite dropper post. Not too bad actually. You can find the mastodon online a lot cheaper than the Wren.

    • @davidratajack1558
      @davidratajack1558 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi, Pat. I've seen some posts by Wren owners that mentioned uneven compression/rebound on occasion -- the front tire would tip out of "vertical." This would seem to possibly lead to a bit of instability. I guess that this could just be a characteristic of the inverted design, with no crown to hold the stanchions together. Did you notice this at all when you tried the Wren fork? Thanks for the review of the Mastodon -- sounds like a winner!

  • @SavageProductionsNH
    @SavageProductionsNH 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What size tires you running ?

    • @PatSmage
      @PatSmage  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I mix it up. 26x4 is pretty common in the summer. I have ran that with 26x4.8 rear also for more rear cushion at times and go to 4.8 front and rear in the winter and sometimes summer.

  • @peterm3159
    @peterm3159 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much psi you run in this video?

  • @marcomantovox6078
    @marcomantovox6078 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    SEI UN GRANDE..MOSTRUOSO..AMMIRAZIONE ED INVIDIA..TANTA..

  • @MrMJJ23
    @MrMJJ23 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Holy crap that was amazing

  • @russadboy2725
    @russadboy2725 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what is the weight this fatbike?

    • @PatSmage
      @PatSmage  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Silent322 I’m not sure, probably around 30.

  • @FranklinCretton
    @FranklinCretton 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good pilot!!!! 🤘🏻 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @albertoflora5402
    @albertoflora5402 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    tudo facilita a mais um ecelente piloto e uma ecelente bike de carbono leve e agil parabéns amigão tu é um ecelente piloto tem muinta téquinica

  • @martybee6648
    @martybee6648 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Pat how the hell do you ride so confident

    • @PatSmage
      @PatSmage  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lots of practice! Learn it small and slow and try to take it bigger and faster.

    • @martybee6648
      @martybee6648 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Pat Smage well I added the MM to my Carbon Beargrease/ not that I expect to ride tree limbs like you but it is spectacular.

    • @PatSmage
      @PatSmage  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Marty Bee good to hear, enjoy the ride! 👍

  • @tomaskazokas8123
    @tomaskazokas8123 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sweet moves Dude!

  • @TowMan127
    @TowMan127 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sweet riding bro! 👍👍👍

    • @PatSmage
      @PatSmage  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      TowMan127 thanks!

  • @ozam7350
    @ozam7350 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What ...this vid was about fk'n forks...?....lol. Dude....you got serious skills and balance. It's always a pleasure to see somebody do what they were put on this earth to do best. :-)

    • @PatSmage
      @PatSmage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha thank you!

  • @SNS1212
    @SNS1212 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What frame is that?

    • @PatSmage
      @PatSmage  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      SNS1212 18" Fatback Skookum www.fatbackbikes.com

  • @phantom4211
    @phantom4211 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lovely dude

  • @phantom4211
    @phantom4211 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome bro

  • @richardhammond8422
    @richardhammond8422 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OMG! that's all...sold

    • @PatSmage
      @PatSmage  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha thanks!

  • @gregorydavis8855
    @gregorydavis8855 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just curious. What trails are these?

    • @PatSmage
      @PatSmage  7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mostly alpine valley, some at silver lake park, some at my house. All in southern Wisconsin. 👍

  • @floppydonger1189
    @floppydonger1189 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    holy shit this guy can ride

  • @rileybush6459
    @rileybush6459 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was sick.

  • @earlehart2123
    @earlehart2123 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have a fat bike..yay!!!! and those skills, thats what I'm talking about!!!

    • @PatSmage
      @PatSmage  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Awesome, they are a lot of fun!

    • @earlehart2123
      @earlehart2123 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@PatSmage just need to use mine to get back to health as well as have some fun...thanks.

  • @hardtailrider350
    @hardtailrider350 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What you did on the tree was macaskillish

    • @PatSmage
      @PatSmage  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Danny is the man! I get lots of inspiration from him so thanks for saying that👍

  • @mlk4life
    @mlk4life 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    holy fuck this guy is beast!

    • @PatSmage
      @PatSmage  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha thabjs

  • @dariomichelotto
    @dariomichelotto 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wowwwwwwww!!!!

  • @Nicool333
    @Nicool333 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow this guys RIPS

  • @don.marsden
    @don.marsden 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mazel tov!

  • @benjameng9475
    @benjameng9475 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Like a Boss! bet Pat could smoke you on your skinny mtb LoL

  • @ellerybice3787
    @ellerybice3787 หลายเดือนก่อน

    For your sake, I hope those trees do not try to cross the trail in front of you.

  • @johnerbudman123
    @johnerbudman123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Show off 😀

  • @DanielLopes-jt8yl
    @DanielLopes-jt8yl 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is more about his showing off

  • @ns-nightcore6690
    @ns-nightcore6690 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lol 666 likes and 6 dislike😂😂

  • @richardmorris8764
    @richardmorris8764 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hahahahaha, #%&@!

  • @sdfaasf7574
    @sdfaasf7574 ปีที่แล้ว

    ADV - that's all folks!

  • @ashmurrell9931
    @ashmurrell9931 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What frame is this?

    • @PatSmage
      @PatSmage  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ash Murrell Fatback Skookum www.fatbackbikes.com