Lots of comments about the drill! Just to be clear…I’m an idiot but you’ll be pleased to know Unior have sent me a torque wrench so I’ve no excuses going forwards 🎉
Im pretty sure your drill should have a torque setting with a slip clutch which you could have used. I love that you started on the first bolt in impact mode though, pro move.
I wouldn't use a drill that doesn't have a clutch on it. I'd set the clutch to its lowest setting so it stops easily and tighten the last few turns by hand with the torque wrench. AFAIK it's usually sub 5Nm.
I'd recommend using carbon paste rather than grease for the seat tube and other carbon parts. Grease causes slip but you want "grip" when clamping on carbon to avoid over tightening!
I once greased a seatpost and it slipped for the next half year until i washed it out with half a litre of brake clean. I only use carbon assembly paste now, even on aluminium parts, or mount stuff dry.
Regular grease is also bad for most plastics (Carbon = Carbon Reinforced Plastic!) as it absorbs into it, and swells the material over time. I've seen big problems regular plastic and rubber parts, no direct experience in carbon though
I liked the bit where you lubed up the shaft, and slid it in the bottom hole. Congratulations to Pivot, I reckon you'll be an excellent ambassador for them dude! 🤘🤘
Congrats on the new sponsorship Ali. Pivot was the last brand I expected you to partner with but their bikes are so cool and you already look great on it so I'm very excited for you and the upcoming videos to come!
DUDE! That pink is so good! Well the whole build is on point but that pink. 👌👌 Makes me want to respray my carbon hard tail a tasty pink like that. Damn!
Beautiful build Ali and a great segment Sir. I laughed all the way through for multiple reasons. I am stoked to see these vintage projects that the cute thief spoke of. Great job Sir. Well Good! - M
Beautiful! I hope to see a proper mtb video on this bike. Ali I love your cheeky script-writing. It really spices up your builds, and differentiates your content from the rest. Cheers!
Another XXX bike build innuendos cleverly disguised and hilarious Congratulations Ali signing with pivot they are an amazing brand and hopefully sometime in the future riding with Bernard will be on the cards
@@Ali_Clarkson I said this before I feel sorry for the parents of your younger viewers who don’t know what you’re on about and they ask parents questions lol But it’s a bit of fun For the older viewers I think you overstepped it with the seat post installation that was a bit much other than that epic jokes
Nice bike, good build... no matter what tool you use for the disc bolts, start them by hand, and make sure they are not cross-threaded before tightening them... a bit of medium threadlocker is wise too... the drill usually has different torque settings, so wind that collar back to the low one, and finish by hand to the correct torque specs... I hope the grease you used in the seat post and headtube was carbon compatible... ordinary cheap grease can compromise the carbon and the specific stuff has a grippy material in it to help so the bolts don't have to be too tight... I'm sure once your workshop is setup you will have all these supplies on hand for the future... Can't wait to see the cute thief on his little Pivot balance bike... his natural feline athleticism should be interesting to see how he adapts to the trials challenges...
The new bike looks absolutely brilliant (almost as good as my Nukeproof 😜👍 - kidding!)! Looking forward to the upcoming Pivot content. Keep doing what you do 👍‼️
Im sure the drill issue has been pointed out to you,so im just going to say, that looks clean as hell mate! Very nice looking. I feel you on the xtr excitement though 😂 i remember getting and xtr 7 speed shifter once,infact its still in my old bits box somewhere.i never did end up being able to afford the mech tho which was probably a good thing seeing as how many mechs we used to get through riding trials before they brought out those tensioners! Me and DJ had a cheap favourite in the end,the Sora short cage.every time,the first mod we did was get rid of the tension spring and add a few washers to lock them in place and reduce noise!😂 Well chuffed for you getting the pivot hook up bud!
Yeah I’ve eaten lots of humble pie regarding the drill already haha 😂 An XTR mech on a trials bike was a total baller move, you know it would never last long!
the numbers on the drill chuck are for the clutch ali. put the drill in screw mode, twist it to the little picture of the screw, then start with the low numbers and adjust higher until you reach the desired tork setting. so you dont break your screws new time. you helped me build a wheele now im helping you use a cordless drill properly. thanks ali c.
@@Ali_Clarkson its not complicated at all, i promise. im sure if you try you will figure it out. that is one sexy ass bike by the way. pivot is a really bad ass sponsor. that company is filled with talented riders. i been following you on youtube for a long time and i really enjoy the content. stoked to see you on pivot.
Much respect for sticking with your decisions and using the power tools a second time in spite of the original failure. I ALWAYS use power tools for rotor bolts. There’s just too many of them to use hand tools!
It does look really sweet Ali, and 650B wheels makes perfect sense for the sort of stuff you'll be doing on it. Overall, sweet build, might have gone for the 10-45 cassette instead of the 10-51 to get closer gear ratios for exactly when you're playing around and stuck to XT because, maybe sponsored, but ma does it smart when you destroy and XTR RD - if shifting performance was what you were after, would have been better to get the ZTR shifter paired to the XT RD. One thing though, PLEASE, properly adjust/clock that fork axle, that is not how it is supposed to be clocked, it is not actually fully locked like that, it should be vertical.
I didn’t have much choice on the spec, this is a standard build they do (minus my sponsors parts and the wolf tooth bits), I requested the bike came in bits so I could build it. As for the fork…if I had it vertically I think I’d struggle to close it, it’s pretty tight as it is tbf
@@Ali_Clarkson That's why, if you look on the opposite side/NDS to the lock, you'll see a piece that can be rotated to change how the axle threads in to adjust the clocking of the axle. th-cam.com/video/CU35-JZoFwo/w-d-xo.html
Really great Ali! So satisfying to see you being supported by some top notch brands. Well deserved and excited to see you shred on this new Pivot beast.
So happy for you! I have a Pivot Switchblade and it's the best. Looking forward to seeing you give it a go! Mine is setup with 29's. But, I ordered a 27.5 rear wheel to mullet it.
A great build with some good humour along the way and a gorgeous bike at the end. What more could we ask for - apart from the Cute Thief, obviously :) Congrats on the sponsorship, too!
Thank you! So this is the Cute Thief MK2…the first one had a pink nose. He was just a local cat who sometimes sneaked into my flat so when I moved out I had to say goodbye to him. Fortunately the higher ups know I need a little tuxedo helper and this guy just turned up one day and decided this was his house now
Well that is awesome! I didn't expect it to be Pivot for sure. Congratulations! Maybe I'll be able to get my hands on one at some point. It's a shame all my grandparents are poor though.
Used to work at the swiss distributor of Pivot, and they are a nice bit of kit. Congrats! I recommend a drill with some sort of torque limiter for the brake rotors, helps a lot with not screwing up the screws. Also found it to be faster to install the cables without a special tool, once you get the hang of it. Then again, I've probably built up 50+ Pivots in my time so maybe a tool will help.
Yeah they seem very nice! Dream bikes! Drill-wise…yes I was a bit of a fool with that haha That’s a lot of bikes! No wonder you’re good at routing them now 😂
After using a mantiou Fork with their IRT system on my 140mm hardtail I was literally unaware of that thing called armpump... Got my first full sus with fully decked out Lyric in front and just couldn't get it right (diving, mushy, to hard or too rampy) Rememberd that IRT was basically invented by a German brand called Chickadee Hill doing their retrofit AWK system and got one of those... Best investment ever... Can leave all the compression open and run much faster rebound, while not diving and having real good compliance. I guess that no diving part would be really good for your trials and the armpump issue is definitely worth it on its own. ... By now Manitou, öhlins, EXT and some more adopted that system... It just works awesome
Was good to see this hitting the trails in real life recently and hopefully it has recovered from it's upsidedown trip! Nice to meet you and your Clan buddies. Keep up the good work.
@aliclarkson thats why those drills usually have clutches, don't put it on the drill marking, put it on the one or two marking at the front of the chuck.
@@Ali_Clarkson it's very rare to reach that level of competence without being at work and wasting customers' parts. I think you're doing swell. Edit: also, when I did the stupid stuff I had grumpy farts with decades of experience telling me off with whys and hows.
Finally a manufacturer has a nice, rounded corner for the dropper cable to route around. It gives the lever a much smoother feel. Ebikes specifically are the worst for terrible dropper cable routing.
Bit of advice for anyone using drills on bikes, most drills have a collar with numbers. It's sort of a torque setting. Keep it at 5 or 6 to run the bolts in before doing all the actual tightening with a proper key. If removing bolts, same thing in reverse. Break them free with the key, run them out with the drill. Never use an impact driver, impacts are too aggressive.
Going to have to admit I’m not that familiar with suspension products, with my usual bikes being rigid any half decent suspension is going to feel pretty awesome to me though I’ll no doubt be pumping these up super hard anyway
@@Ali_Clarkson For some reason I thought it was the Trail 429. When I look at their website now I see there isn't that much difference between Shadowcat and Switchblade except the wheels. So then it's the Trail 429 I'd want to test given there's a bigger difference. My bike is a proper good bike, I just feel it's a bit too much bike at times for my use. Needs to be pushed before it wakes up and most of what I ride is slow stuff. It's like a mini enduro.
Super nice bike with super nice parts! Nice bar spins and whatever they call the nose manual walking the bike back with both feet on the front wheel! Seems you've been working on some new tricks.
I am extremely picky when it comes to geo and aesthetics for my mtbs, and the downtube not meeting the BB as a straight tube (courtesy of the shock needing somewhere to mount) is the only thing that ruled out Pivot, who were top of my list alongside the YT Izzo (wouldn't work as I don't want a 29er). In the end I'm going the custom frame route. So happy for you though, I know this has been a dream of yours for a long time. Could we see a carbon Pivot trials bike some years in the future? You can take my money now...
Lots of comments about the drill! Just to be clear…I’m an idiot but you’ll be pleased to know Unior have sent me a torque wrench so I’ve no excuses going forwards 🎉
I was hoping you will not drop that cassete tool on brand new frame...Oh boy, I need beer 😉
@@kasparondrej2938that was always a possibility 😂
Im pretty sure your drill should have a torque setting with a slip clutch which you could have used. I love that you started on the first bolt in impact mode though, pro move.
I wouldn't use a drill that doesn't have a clutch on it. I'd set the clutch to its lowest setting so it stops easily and tighten the last few turns by hand with the torque wrench. AFAIK it's usually sub 5Nm.
Don't worry about it, it was probably just a dodgy bolt
I'd recommend using carbon paste rather than grease for the seat tube and other carbon parts. Grease causes slip but you want "grip" when clamping on carbon to avoid over tightening!
Ah yes good point! I’ll be sure to get some
I once greased a seatpost and it slipped for the next half year until i washed it out with half a litre of brake clean. I only use carbon assembly paste now, even on aluminium parts, or mount stuff dry.
@@nilz6432 I can’t stand the seizing from dry mounting. Carbon paste all the way.
Regular grease is also bad for most plastics (Carbon = Carbon Reinforced Plastic!) as it absorbs into it, and swells the material over time. I've seen big problems regular plastic and rubber parts, no direct experience in carbon though
Carbon paste is also approved to be used with carbon. Some oils/greases can have a negative effect on many polymers.
So, we're gonna see you and Bernard Kerr shredding together soon, hu?
That would be sick but he’d soon be dropping me on the DH so I’m not sure how much of him I’d actually get on camera lol
I liked the bit where you lubed up the shaft, and slid it in the bottom hole. Congratulations to Pivot, I reckon you'll be an excellent ambassador for them dude! 🤘🤘
Haha thank you!
That colour and colour combination is absolutely insane. 😍
Glad you like it! 😊
Ah lad, so stoked for you! Well deserved!
Thanks very much!
Congrats on the new sponsorship Ali. Pivot was the last brand I expected you to partner with but their bikes are so cool and you already look great on it so I'm very excited for you and the upcoming videos to come!
Yeah I think only two people guessed pivot, properly dream bike material!
@@Ali_Clarkson 100% one of my top few dream bikes. Can't wait to see you shred it!
DUDE! That pink is so good! Well the whole build is on point but that pink. 👌👌 Makes me want to respray my carbon hard tail a tasty pink like that. Damn!
They nailed it with this colour!
Pink is such a good colour choice (imo) it either pairs or contrasts with basically everything
It would be nice that PIVOT made one custom TRIAL FRAME for you!! CONGRATS!!!!
Jesus Ali,please use the torque function! 12:57
It’s the ratchet thingy with numbers on
POWERRRRR!!
Never would have guessed Pivot bikes! Super cool to see you riding for them!
They do seem to fly under the radar a bit, shame as they’re a seriously nice brand
No wayyy good man Ali!
Yes way 😂 thank you🎉
Beautiful build Ali and a great segment Sir. I laughed all the way through for multiple reasons. I am stoked to see these vintage projects that the cute thief spoke of. Great job Sir. Well Good! - M
Glad you had a good time 😊
Well done Ali, can’t wait to see how it’ll perform in the streets
Thank you, streets will have to happen soon!
@@Ali_Clarkson when fitting rotor bolts better using a drill rather than an impact driver, but impact driver is better for removing sticky bolt!
Beautiful! I hope to see a proper mtb video on this bike.
Ali I love your cheeky
script-writing. It really spices up your builds, and differentiates your content from the rest.
Cheers!
Thanks very much! I wondered if I’d gone over the top with this one 😂
Mr. Ali, ur a keeper. I'm delighted we live on the same planet :)
Aw thank you!
That's bloody lovely
What about the bike?
@@Ali_Clarkson what bike?
Another XXX bike build innuendos cleverly disguised and hilarious Congratulations Ali signing with pivot they are an amazing brand and hopefully sometime in the future riding with Bernard will be on the cards
Thank you! I was a little worried I might’ve gone too far but people seem to be happy so that’s good :)
I’d like to ride with Bernard for sure!
@@Ali_Clarkson I said this before I feel sorry for the parents of your younger viewers who don’t know what you’re on about and they ask parents questions lol But it’s a bit of fun For the older viewers I think you overstepped it with the seat post installation that was a bit much other than that epic jokes
Congratulations Ali! We sell pivots at the shop I work at and they are awesome! Congratulations!
Glad to hear other people like Pivot too :)
I love my Pivot (Trail 429) and I love it even more now knowing they hooked you up!
Pivot friends!
So happy to see you on Pivot!
Thank you!
Cant tell you how happy I am for you!
Aw thanks man!
2:46 - "This excites me" 🤣
🤭
Nice bike, good build... no matter what tool you use for the disc bolts, start them by hand, and make sure they are not cross-threaded before tightening them... a bit of medium threadlocker is wise too... the drill usually has different torque settings, so wind that collar back to the low one, and finish by hand to the correct torque specs... I hope the grease you used in the seat post and headtube was carbon compatible... ordinary cheap grease can compromise the carbon and the specific stuff has a grippy material in it to help so the bolts don't have to be too tight... I'm sure once your workshop is setup you will have all these supplies on hand for the future...
Can't wait to see the cute thief on his little Pivot balance bike... his natural feline athleticism should be interesting to see how he adapts to the trials challenges...
I think I need to go on a course!
The new bike looks absolutely brilliant (almost as good as my Nukeproof 😜👍 - kidding!)! Looking forward to the upcoming Pivot content. Keep doing what you do 👍‼️
Thanks very much! I’m sure your bike is lovely too!
What a bonny bike build!
Love the Finbar Saunders, they get me every time 😂
Keep up the fine work lad!
Thank you!! 🎉
the advantage of being hand some is a very BIG plus... cheers!
Congrats Ali! And at 7:09 the blurring was hilarious :D
Haha glad you found it funny😂
Beautiful ❤. My favorite part is that dropper 😍
Im sure the drill issue has been pointed out to you,so im just going to say, that looks clean as hell mate! Very nice looking. I feel you on the xtr excitement though 😂 i remember getting and xtr 7 speed shifter once,infact its still in my old bits box somewhere.i never did end up being able to afford the mech tho which was probably a good thing seeing as how many mechs we used to get through riding trials before they brought out those tensioners! Me and DJ had a cheap favourite in the end,the Sora short cage.every time,the first mod we did was get rid of the tension spring and add a few washers to lock them in place and reduce noise!😂
Well chuffed for you getting the pivot hook up bud!
Yeah I’ve eaten lots of humble pie regarding the drill already haha 😂
An XTR mech on a trials bike was a total baller move, you know it would never last long!
Enjoyed!! Really cool, thank you :)
i've been missing the bike builds and the cheeky voicovers too!! also loving the cute thief
Glad you had fun :)
the numbers on the drill chuck are for the clutch ali. put the drill in screw mode, twist it to the little picture of the screw, then start with the low numbers and adjust higher until you reach the desired tork setting. so you dont break your screws new time. you helped me build a wheele now im helping you use a cordless drill properly. thanks ali c.
Sounds too complicated for me 😂
@@Ali_Clarkson its not complicated at all, i promise. im sure if you try you will figure it out. that is one sexy ass bike by the way. pivot is a really bad ass sponsor. that company is filled with talented riders. i been following you on youtube for a long time and i really enjoy the content. stoked to see you on pivot.
Thing of beauty!
and the Fox forks
I work at a pivot dealer and you will be more than happy with any and all bike you will have. Happy for you Ali
Never tried a pivot, but they are some of the nicest looking bikes at the moment, at least in my opinion! Congratulations 🎉
Agreed! Thanks 😊
Much respect for sticking with your decisions and using the power tools a second time in spite of the original failure. I ALWAYS use power tools for rotor bolts. There’s just too many of them to use hand tools!
It’s certainly become quite the talking point 😂
@@Ali_Clarkson i love it! pro-tip: next time use the drill instead of the impact driver, and set the clutch to a really low setting.
Fantastic! We all bin waiting for more MTB trials, can’t wait
Super stoked for you mate!
Thanks Jordan!
Stunning bike Ali, I was racking my brain thinking of who it could be! Congratulations! Look comfortable jibbing on it already! 🤘
Thanks very much!
It does look really sweet Ali, and 650B wheels makes perfect sense for the sort of stuff you'll be doing on it. Overall, sweet build, might have gone for the 10-45 cassette instead of the 10-51 to get closer gear ratios for exactly when you're playing around and stuck to XT because, maybe sponsored, but ma does it smart when you destroy and XTR RD - if shifting performance was what you were after, would have been better to get the ZTR shifter paired to the XT RD. One thing though, PLEASE, properly adjust/clock that fork axle, that is not how it is supposed to be clocked, it is not actually fully locked like that, it should be vertical.
I didn’t have much choice on the spec, this is a standard build they do (minus my sponsors parts and the wolf tooth bits), I requested the bike came in bits so I could build it.
As for the fork…if I had it vertically I think I’d struggle to close it, it’s pretty tight as it is tbf
@@Ali_Clarkson That's why, if you look on the opposite side/NDS to the lock, you'll see a piece that can be rotated to change how the axle threads in to adjust the clocking of the axle.
th-cam.com/video/CU35-JZoFwo/w-d-xo.html
Really great Ali! So satisfying to see you being supported by some top notch brands. Well deserved and excited to see you shred on this new Pivot beast.
Thanks very much!
Sick whip Ali! Congratulations too.
Thank you!
Bernard colab in the big blue bus , you going uphill, kerr doing a drop
Love to see you try the hard-line course backwards
Love to see you try the hard-line course backwards 😊
I think you overestimate my skills 😂
@@Ali_Clarkson probably quite dusty
So happy for you! I have a Pivot Switchblade and it's the best. Looking forward to seeing you give it a go! Mine is setup with 29's. But, I ordered a 27.5 rear wheel to mullet it.
The Switchblade looks great too!
Congrats Ali, well deserved!
Aw thank you!
A great dreambuild, congratulations,awesome bike!??👍😎💥
Thanks!
A great build with some good humour along the way and a gorgeous bike at the end. What more could we ask for - apart from the Cute Thief, obviously :) Congrats on the sponsorship, too!
Thats definately the original 'Cute Thief' from the old videos.. has to be!
Thank you!
So this is the Cute Thief MK2…the first one had a pink nose. He was just a local cat who sometimes sneaked into my flat so when I moved out I had to say goodbye to him. Fortunately the higher ups know I need a little tuxedo helper and this guy just turned up one day and decided this was his house now
@@Ali_Clarkson that's actually quite bizarre 😁
ahh pivot, id expect a few group rides with bernard kerr and the crew in the future, hes just moved to near dyfi too.
I’m keen! 7 hour drive though :(
Well that is awesome! I didn't expect it to be Pivot for sure. Congratulations! Maybe I'll be able to get my hands on one at some point. It's a shame all my grandparents are poor though.
Used to work at the swiss distributor of Pivot, and they are a nice bit of kit. Congrats!
I recommend a drill with some sort of torque limiter for the brake rotors, helps a lot with not screwing up the screws.
Also found it to be faster to install the cables without a special tool, once you get the hang of it. Then again, I've probably built up 50+ Pivots in my time so maybe a tool will help.
Yeah they seem very nice! Dream bikes!
Drill-wise…yes I was a bit of a fool with that haha
That’s a lot of bikes! No wonder you’re good at routing them now 😂
Congrats! Sweet ride. Looking forward to the vids!
Thanks very much :)
What a brand. Pivot are awesome with the best team! Well done ali
What an absolute beauty! Wasnt sure about the Frame Colour/Gum Wall Combo but it really works!!
I am going for a pivot right nowwww 🎉🎉
Absolutely stoked for you, Ali! A very well deserved upgrade!
That’s very much!
After using a mantiou Fork with their IRT system on my 140mm hardtail I was literally unaware of that thing called armpump... Got my first full sus with fully decked out Lyric in front and just couldn't get it right (diving, mushy, to hard or too rampy)
Rememberd that IRT was basically invented by a German brand called Chickadee Hill doing their retrofit AWK system and got one of those... Best investment ever... Can leave all the compression open and run much faster rebound, while not diving and having real good compliance.
I guess that no diving part would be really good for your trials and the armpump issue is definitely worth it on its own.
... By now Manitou, öhlins, EXT and some more adopted that system... It just works awesome
Well deserved! Well deserved Ali :)
Thank you😊
Was good to see this hitting the trails in real life recently and hopefully it has recovered from it's upsidedown trip! Nice to meet you and your Clan buddies. Keep up the good work.
Use the clutch on the cordless drill to screw the bolts in most way then tighten by hand. Quick, efficient and fairly safe!
Nah if anything I need a more powerful drill 😬
Lovely build Ali, may she serve you well!
Thank you!
@aliclarkson thats why those drills usually have clutches, don't put it on the drill marking, put it on the one or two marking at the front of the chuck.
Yup. Enter the threads with your fingers, spool with a drill on low setting, finish with a hand tool or even a torque wrench.
Nothing like showing my incompetence to over 130,000 subscribers 😂
@@Ali_Clarkson it's very rare to reach that level of competence without being at work and wasting customers' parts. I think you're doing swell.
Edit: also, when I did the stupid stuff I had grumpy farts with decades of experience telling me off with whys and hows.
Awesome to see you getting support, you really deserve it. I just had to fit some new brakes with internal routing and I feel your pain!
Little tip: you can use a drill to put in rotor bolts if you use the torque setting on the drill chuck
This drill doesn’t have any torque settings 😫
@@Ali_Clarkson rip
Only the best ones for you man 🤟🏻…Cheers to an amazing year ahead ✌🏻
Thanks very much John!
Finally a manufacturer has a nice, rounded corner for the dropper cable to route around. It gives the lever a much smoother feel. Ebikes specifically are the worst for terrible dropper cable routing.
Awesome. Awesome. Awesome.
Thanks thanks thanks
I'm really happy for you man, congrats on the new bike. Not a colour I'd choose but the frame looks insane. Can't wait for some videos with that bike
Thank you!
when using the drill, adjust the clutch to the minimum setting
Super beautiful build mate! Stoked for you🙌
Cheers dude 🎉
Bit of advice for anyone using drills on bikes, most drills have a collar with numbers. It's sort of a torque setting. Keep it at 5 or 6 to run the bolts in before doing all the actual tightening with a proper key. If removing bolts, same thing in reverse. Break them free with the key, run them out with the drill. Never use an impact driver, impacts are too aggressive.
My god cute theif is cute, and that bike is awesome can't wait to see it in action looks fantastic
He added extra cuteness for this video!
Depends what way you put the pipe cutter on! Great bike
Been so long since I used one I forgot that was a feature!
Good for you man! Hard work paid off! Enjoy it, Pivot makes a great bike!
Whoa! Did not see this coming. I love my DangerCat, can't wait to see what you do with yours
Nice skillz, cracken bike though sweet build 🤙
Thank you 😊
Wow ! Impressive riding skills requires an equally impressive bike. 😁😎🤘
😊
finally a modern bike, beatiful video
Thank you :)
Sick bike, what a dream actually.
Thank you:)
So sick man! Proper jib machine! Stoked to see what you do with it! 👊🏼
I’m curious too!
Very much awesome!
Magnificent cat shadow. The bike's alright too.
Basically dream build. I love it.
Some Drills have a built-in torque limiter! This is really really helpful when installing Brake rotors ;)
that thing looks so sweet!
Thank you :) 😊
congratulation on the new bike!
Thank you! 🎉
Build looks amazing. Can't wait to see it tested...
Such a beautiful bike. Awesome work Ali. I hope to see you have some amazing times on it and have fun doing it.
i'm surprised you got the fit4 damper in the fork and not the grip2
Going to have to admit I’m not that familiar with suspension products, with my usual bikes being rigid any half decent suspension is going to feel pretty awesome to me though I’ll no doubt be pumping these up super hard anyway
Congrats on your sponsorship! What a looker! BK Sport X Ali Clarkson @ DYFI coming soon!?
Thank you!
Well done Ali, you're definitely stepping up a gear.
Thank you 😊
Got a Switchblade myself, and I'd really like to test the Shadowcat one day. Heard lots of good things about it.
Pretty much like yours but with smaller wheels haha
@@Ali_Clarkson For some reason I thought it was the Trail 429. When I look at their website now I see there isn't that much difference between Shadowcat and Switchblade except the wheels.
So then it's the Trail 429 I'd want to test given there's a bigger difference. My bike is a proper good bike, I just feel it's a bit too much bike at times for my use. Needs to be pushed before it wakes up and most of what I ride is slow stuff. It's like a mini enduro.
Super nice bike with super nice parts! Nice bar spins and whatever they call the nose manual walking the bike back with both feet on the front wheel! Seems you've been working on some new tricks.
Amazing build, Ali!
Thanks very much :)
I'm glad that you've allowed others to learn why not to use a drill.
That sir is beautiful!
Thanks!
congrats ali man! great bike and it looks amazing!
Thanks very much!
I am extremely picky when it comes to geo and aesthetics for my mtbs, and the downtube not meeting the BB as a straight tube (courtesy of the shock needing somewhere to mount) is the only thing that ruled out Pivot, who were top of my list alongside the YT Izzo (wouldn't work as I don't want a 29er). In the end I'm going the custom frame route. So happy for you though, I know this has been a dream of yours for a long time. Could we see a carbon Pivot trials bike some years in the future? You can take my money now...
I used to feel the same but now I find it odd if a bike doesn’t have the bulge 😐
Thats a dream build mate so nice
Cheers!
A few brands make a thread pressfit BB that suppose to be better improvement over standard pressfit. Worth looking into it.