Holy crap dude, I took a long break from MTB and MTB-media for a while (long story) but coming back into it I'm STOKED to see you at 300K subs!? Damn! Good for you man, your hard work paid off! And not just that but this bike looks absolutely amazing.
Nice, hope recovery is swift. I'm not young or a advanced rider and too afraid to jump even yet and it's nice to see others pushing the boundaries regardless of the danger. But stay safe, these injuries we suffer when young come back to haunt us in our later years.
Please keep making videos like this. 50yr old man here dreaming of the good ole days of NS and Kranked and other vids from the good days. I have a Mountain Cycle Shockwave (NEW) frame that keeps calling me to build.
Mate this is so cool, I cant put into words how much I'm enjoying this series! Thank you so much for making it. I love this era of bikes and the type of riding they were built for and to see a highly skilled rider actually taking them seriously, doing proper analysis and combining new and old parts to make the ultimate big travel bike and then using it on the super gnarly terrain they are meant for is just magnificent to watch. Cant wait to see you put it back to back against the 8inch travel bike, it's going to be really interesting to see the difference and hear your thoughts especially since they both have modern tires and brakes.
Is there a reason why these forks were never followed up on? Like, not a SINGLE other fork out there with 300mm of travel since 2003? Even the way these older DH bikes are made, they ride so amazing and the new stuff just seems so limited in comparison. Maybe I'm just looking at the wrong manufacturers but everything is like 7" travel now with massive 29" wheels and the bikes just feel insanely huge compared to the older stuff like this. This Boostmonster is the total embodiment of my DREAM DH bike and I wouldn't try to justify it anymore than just saying "it has 12" of travel so I can fkin SEND IT!" Love the bike and what you do Jordan, just wish that the days of 2005-2012 DH bikes would come back!
my buddy had a norco just like this but his was a 180mm single crown marzochi, nostalgia is real, and the legendary hope hubs, I remember them being all the rage too
You mentioned the rear shock still being too soft still but you rear spring looks to be just tight enough for it not to slap around. You should turn the spring screw in/tight the spring. Making the spring shorter which in turn making it need more force to compress the shock. Not needing to get a heavier spung shock. Hope you try this and find the rear "stiffer".
Insane bike! I really liked the third-person cinematics near the end of the video since it truly gave a sense of steepness which the goPro typically lacks. Excited to see more updates on that rear shock!
Gotta remember this frame was built for a-line and that style of trail for the day, was never a snappy bike, they made other frames for tight and twisty stuff. Great to see this bike up and running, and hope Wesley heals up quick.
I'd be interested in the comparisson between the Boostmonster and a rather plush modern dh bike (for example the Commencal Supreme or the Santa Cruz V10) because they are both good at charging through rough stuff
That frame was definitely the right one to pair with the monsters. I’m so glad you took it seriously and built one of the sickest older downhill bikes I’ve ever seen. Dreamy
Ok so having watched this video through to the end: best video you've ever done. The camerawork is next level... great action shots of the suspension soaking up the abuse. And you yelling "what the heck" as you blew down the trail 😎 Keep it up man, that bike is amazeballs!
You're doing a good thing here! For the reputation of old tech like that one, by showing what it is able to do when it's build up to its best potential. For the heritage of MTB technology. And even for technological progression, by challenging the virtual upper limit of travel in Mountainbikes. When my Enduro already has 180mm of travel - why aren't there DH-Bikes with significantly more? Why not 250? Taller riders like me can make good use of more travel!
This video is going to be so sick, thanks jordan! Keep making stuff like this and you'll get way bigger. This video was super cool. I hope we get to see more of the Boostmonster in upcoming videos.
I did a similar project in 2010. 2009 Ellsworth frame with fox 40 and Mavic SX wheels. except I built it as a super XC bike that weighed in at 36#. 2.4" Schwalbe folding beads rounded it out for super grip. this bike climbs fantastic and goes down even better.
Sick build!! Add more highspeed compression if possible, perhaps change the shimstack to fit the linkage better. A 300mm travel bike must be like riding on clouds 😅😅
My childhood dream ;) To have one of these SM and be like Bender ;) I admire the professionalism with which you have approached this build. It came out super sick. I'd love to see it shred some big air.
Wow! I bought my 2006 Team DH white Norco back in 2006, and custom built it at the time all best bits. I still have it and I’m ashamed to say I’ve never used it! It was a revelation to see a familiar shape A-line on your thumbnail. I will follow and subscribe Bro. Norco for ever.
Hey, I’m really enjoying the trip down memory lane and watching you build a bike with parts I used to dream of in MTB action back in high school! Just a thought, I don’t think you’re ever going to get the most from that fork on an old frame, the short reach and high stack height are just made worse by adding 100mm of extra travel in the front. Have you thought of trying the fork on a modern (ish) dh bike with longer reach and lower bb? Bikes like the Aurum’s come up all the time for not too much cash and I think if you build a more stable platform, you’ll really maximize what that super monster can do. Then you will really have the ultimate DH bike! Keep making the videos, it’s great to follow along!
BROOOOOOOO... all the insanity of the Grim Donut with 100x the BB clearance 🤣...and it's rideable. Great to see an old bike brought back to life 🤙 - and you got andrextr to do the analyis?? Mind blown!
I’m getting sick of the modern MTB industry, it’s like golf. I wish it was more like the motocross industry (or BMX) where you can ride a relatively old bike and not have many issues. I have had so many issues trying to find 26” tires for my M9 that I’ve actually thought about selling it and getting another bike because of that. I kinda hate MTB, I love riding, I hate the majority of the industry and the loudest members of our community.
@@Gehajjs62727 I feel you 100%! I hate the pinkbike video's as well, with their 'budget vs baller' bs it's not budget it's absolute crap they show and it's only to make people feel inferior if they don't shell out for the latest and greatest. Majority of riders aren't limited by their bikes but by their skill level, and won't progress even if they own a 10k bike.
@@MarvinWestmaas Yup, I pretty much hate pink bike in general lol, they can never seem to do stuff properly. especially with those mini series that they make. I saw a kid at a race last year riding a 10k pivot firebird and he wasn't even that good at riding, not saying that you can't have nice stuff but he would be just as fast on a cheap 1000$ old DH bike. Heck, I went riding on my bmx last week and decided to ride a black diamond tech trail on it, I had a smile on my face the entire time. And I hate all the people who say that "(enter racer here) won't win because they are riding a different tire and frame maker that I don't personally like", we seem to have lost the "it's about the rider" part of the sport. Didn't notice a single difference in speed when I went on a demo on a single pivot mullet bike, so I laugh when people blame the bike they have for being slow.
@@Gehajjs62727 Yeah, I agree, MTB is all about the ride and having fun! I've been riding a 12 year old Lapierre for the last two years, and that bike's handling made me a far better rider. Just upgraded to something more modern as 26" tyres and suspension spares were becoming hard to find. Now on 29" and it feels like easy mode - had a smile all the way down a black at how the new bike just cruised. Maybe it was just not being worn out, but getting a new bike every decade or so seems like a good investment to me. Pinkbike has an interest in promoting new bikes so I tend to just ignore that content since it's basically just advertising.
@@Gehajjs62727 Depending on the trail, I would be scared af to run out of brakes on a bmx lol but if you're sure it can handle it I can imagine it being pure fun. Bit like 'trails' riding instead of trail riding :) Bike handling skills would go through the roof if you're regularly riding yank stuff with 20 inch wheels I bet. Haven't touched a bmx bike myself after spending a couple of days in a hospital after getting a few ribs and my sternum bruised pretty badly. But yeah, thing is it should be all about having fun but I bet there will be more and more people seeing you on that BMX and thinking you're out of place instead of admiring your drive to ride whatever you want wherever you want ( as long as it's within your skill level ).
First off k wanna apologize for not watching your content lately. Been so busy tryna drop my own. Dope build bro. Glad to see your doing good still. I’ll always remember watching your videos while I was in BC for my child’s heart surgery. Thanks man
Jordan, this is 1 beautiful build of a bike. I love it. Also I love you doing what you want to do, not like the mainstream mtb youtubers. You have a unique mtb channel. Keep it up bro.
Years ago, I had the opportunity to ride a 300mm custom mountain bike on some of the worst boulder fields on Porcupine Rim in Moab. Honestly, it was disappointing how slow it felt . . . Until I realized I was actually pulling WAY ahead of the group I was with! It made fast FEEL slow and comfortable. I wish such a bike were actually available for purchase! I haven't stopped wishing for one ever since!
Not one to give out ‘tech’ advice as I’m no where near pro mechanic.. however I turned a all mountain emtb into a mini enduro and had a similar problem getting mt7 brakes from 160 to 203 properly.. I found walking into a hardware store and asking the guys for some washers for the brake bolts between calliper and adapter to fit a 180 to 203 got these bad boys sitting perfectly and has held up on some super steep stuff. May be worth looking into dude! Recommend buying 10 and then playing around to get perfect sit.
Hey Jordan, another variable to play with on the shock would be bump rubbers. You can get them with so many different force-travel curves and you are independent of the spring rate. In car motorsports they are used quite extensively to tune the handling with high downforce cars. Fun project!
Bro you should really talk to Craig at Avalanche Suspension, not only is he a legendary suspension genius, but Avalanche makes several coil shocks that fit both those 8”and 9” shock positions. Every shock he sells will be custom valved for you after he talks to you and gets an idea how you want it to ride, the terrain you ride, and built to match your frames leverage ratio. I have known about avalanche for over 20 years and I’ve heard nothing but amazing things from anyone whos ridden their products or had their fork/shock modified by Craig, everyone says it’s a night and day difference and they ride better than any other fork/shock on the market. Not only do they make several shocks of their own that fit for your frame and can be as progressive as you want, but he also makes a speed sensitive damper mod for fox vanilla and manitou revox shocks to get it feeling the way you want it too. I’m sure he could tell you what to do to get the super monster feeling the way you want it to too! Seriously, I think this is the answer to your suspension problems bro! And they sell coil springs too. I know I sound like a hype man for this company but I’m not lol. Check it out! www.avalanchedownhillracing.com Edit: I messaged you on IG about this too
Soo fu***** sick man!!! I got goosebumps watching you riding this gnarly dh track I'm so invested in this Marzocchi project.. Maybe because I still bomb my old Bomber Z2 😁
Could you put a spacer in the rear shock mount to make it so the 500lb shock fits? I know it would probably have to be custom made and it may change the overall geometry, but is it possible?
Keep up the good Content. I fractured my clavicle, poped my shoulder out, ruptured my spline, and punctured my left kidney, Im still recovering but Im still going to mountainbike. Never let an injury hurt you.
I didn't expect to watch the whole video yet I enjoyed every second of it. I ride an '05 six (original owner!) and it's funny to see the similarities with the boostmonster. some of the frame parts are the same along with the measurements.
I suppose getting used to hitting gaps on a pogo stick will take some getting used to! This is an incredible build though man and cant wait to see you put it through it's paces!
Amazing video and bike, I was waiting for that steeper gnar at the end! 👏 Maybe that new shock has a heavier spring? I wondered if Cane Creek's Valt springs would help, but I don't think they are long enough? 🤔 Have fun!
I like your idea and all your attempts to improve. I would let my fork re-shim for more rebound damping and the rear for more compression damping. Enjoy.
I used to run a SuperMonster on a modified Santa Cruz Super 8 with 11.78" of rear travel. It was awesome! Old Marzocchi forks rule! Long live the Monster T's ✌️🤓👍
Quick suggestion, you should see if there are any frame builders out there that would build a frame around this fork and shock combo? Imagine this bike but with with a proper amount of reach with a lower bb, it would be insane!
Wouldn't a lower BB greatly increase the risk of pedal/crank strikes when using 300mm travel? That's nearly 12". Like a motocross bike! If I were going custom, I'd probably lean more toward 250mm travel with 29" in front with 27.5" rear. Help smooth things out without needing such a high BB.
@@ions82 yeah very true but as long as it was at least optimized for that stroke of shock you could at least have a slightly lower bb especially since Jordan was complaining it didn't corner well with that high centre of gravity
8:05 iI think you should turn the shock upside down and try some other upper mounting points (f.e. mounting point more to the rear at the same height [need some spare plates for this. You can easy DIY with some sheet metal]). You can adjust the rebound by using oil with lower viscosity.
Pretty neat to see some old school bike action. Its too bad aluminum frames aren't easily modified. I still ride my old 2000 Kona Stuff but it would be nice to add about 80mm to the reach...
Hey I got some some new merch!: bit.ly/BoostmasterHandUpMerch
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Hope Wesley heals quickly! Sucks to see him go down that hard. The bike looks awesome, such a cool project
Yeah I hope he heal quickly! I thought it was funny how quickly you went just moved lol
sick bike rip wesly
So much nostalgia in this build. We need to see an A-line run.
A friend of mine had 03 aline with super monster. He ran a 24” wheel in the front and 26 rear.
Holy crap dude, I took a long break from MTB and MTB-media for a while (long story) but coming back into it I'm STOKED to see you at 300K subs!? Damn! Good for you man, your hard work paid off! And not just that but this bike looks absolutely amazing.
why did you quit mate? Glad to hear that you are getting back into it
Nice, hope recovery is swift.
I'm not young or a advanced rider and too afraid to jump even yet and it's nice to see others pushing the boundaries regardless of the danger.
But stay safe, these injuries we suffer when young come back to haunt us in our later years.
I have been waiting for a Boost Monster update! Looks crazy and sick. I think you might need a custom paint job on that frame.
yea, I know what you mean.
that would be actually super cool
I clearly missed why he's calling a Super Monster "Boost Monster". Did he somehow convert to 15x110?
@@brianwright9514 His name is Boostmaster. It is a wordplay.
Please keep making videos like this. 50yr old man here dreaming of the good ole days of NS and Kranked and other vids from the good days. I have a Mountain Cycle Shockwave (NEW) frame that keeps calling me to build.
Mate this is so cool, I cant put into words how much I'm enjoying this series! Thank you so much for making it.
I love this era of bikes and the type of riding they were built for and to see a highly skilled rider actually taking them seriously, doing proper analysis and combining new and old parts to make the ultimate big travel bike and then using it on the super gnarly terrain they are meant for is just magnificent to watch.
Cant wait to see you put it back to back against the 8inch travel bike, it's going to be really interesting to see the difference and hear your thoughts especially since they both have modern tires and brakes.
Sick build, Jordan! Sending healing vibes to Wesley! Hope to recovers 100% and can send just as hard again
Is there a reason why these forks were never followed up on? Like, not a SINGLE other fork out there with 300mm of travel since 2003? Even the way these older DH bikes are made, they ride so amazing and the new stuff just seems so limited in comparison. Maybe I'm just looking at the wrong manufacturers but everything is like 7" travel now with massive 29" wheels and the bikes just feel insanely huge compared to the older stuff like this. This Boostmonster is the total embodiment of my DREAM DH bike and I wouldn't try to justify it anymore than just saying "it has 12" of travel so I can fkin SEND IT!" Love the bike and what you do Jordan, just wish that the days of 2005-2012 DH bikes would come back!
there was also a Risse Bigfoot inverted fork that was 12" travel as well, thanks for the nice comment!
my buddy had a norco just like this but his was a 180mm single crown marzochi, nostalgia is real, and the legendary hope hubs, I remember them being all the rage too
You mentioned the rear shock still being too soft still but you rear spring looks to be just tight enough for it not to slap around. You should turn the spring screw in/tight the spring. Making the spring shorter which in turn making it need more force to compress the shock. Not needing to get a heavier spung shock. Hope you try this and find the rear "stiffer".
I like the fact that you have a few of the old Marzocchi’s. They were the best I’ve ever used in MTB by far.
congrats to 300k!!!
Insane bike! I really liked the third-person cinematics near the end of the video since it truly gave a sense of steepness which the goPro typically lacks. Excited to see more updates on that rear shock!
That thing is SO sick man... brings back memories of the old school days!! Well done.
Gotta remember this frame was built for a-line and that style of trail for the day, was never a snappy bike, they made other frames for tight and twisty stuff. Great to see this bike up and running, and hope Wesley heals up quick.
I'd be interested in the comparisson between the Boostmonster and a rather plush modern dh bike (for example the Commencal Supreme or the Santa Cruz V10) because they are both good at charging through rough stuff
That frame was definitely the right one to pair with the monsters. I’m so glad you took it seriously and built one of the sickest older downhill bikes I’ve ever seen. Dreamy
300K!LETS GOOO
So sick Jordan! You've done so well persevering in this amazing build! Hope Wes is feeling better soon.
Ok so having watched this video through to the end: best video you've ever done. The camerawork is next level... great action shots of the suspension soaking up the abuse. And you yelling "what the heck" as you blew down the trail 😎 Keep it up man, that bike is amazeballs!
Pfft sure. Got a bridge to sell me, too no doubt 😜
@@WesMacaulay Yup LOL
You're doing a good thing here! For the reputation of old tech like that one, by showing what it is able to do when it's build up to its best potential. For the heritage of MTB technology. And even for technological progression, by challenging the virtual upper limit of travel in Mountainbikes.
When my Enduro already has 180mm of travel - why aren't there DH-Bikes with significantly more? Why not 250? Taller riders like me can make good use of more travel!
This video is going to be so sick, thanks jordan! Keep making stuff like this and you'll get way bigger. This video was super cool. I hope we get to see more of the Boostmonster in upcoming videos.
I did a similar project in 2010. 2009 Ellsworth frame with fox 40 and Mavic SX wheels. except I built it as a super XC bike that weighed in at 36#. 2.4" Schwalbe folding beads rounded it out for super grip. this bike climbs fantastic and goes down even better.
Sick build!!
Add more highspeed compression if possible, perhaps change the shimstack to fit the linkage better. A 300mm travel bike must be like riding on clouds 😅😅
I played the frozen wrist whine over and over again. Just poetry. Life is good!
And to think we used to ride these gnarly trails on rigids back in the day.
Would be like riding a Cadillac in comparison. Very cool build.
All the best to Wes, hope for a quick and good recovery. Major injury at the beginning of bike season sucks.
Boost Monster engaged! This is so cool to see this build come together. Such a great project, JB! Looking forward to see you push the limits with it.
Christ, Wesley took that hard! Healing vibes his way!. Look forward to see the progression with this! Looks bonkers!
My childhood dream ;) To have one of these SM and be like Bender ;)
I admire the professionalism with which you have approached this build. It came out super sick. I'd love to see it shred some big air.
memory unlocked
Wow! I bought my 2006 Team DH white Norco back in 2006, and custom built it at the time all best bits. I still have it and I’m ashamed to say I’ve never used it! It was a revelation to see a familiar shape A-line on your thumbnail. I will follow and subscribe Bro. Norco for ever.
2 suggestions for the rear shock: aftermarket progressive coil or rockshox vivid air comes in dh sizes.
Yeah came here to say that someone should be able to custom make a coil spring for it
@@mtnbikeman85 yep, just run down to the corner to your friendly neighborhood custom spring manufacturer shop and pick one right up.
@@paulmanias8269 I do it all the time for race car coilovers. Not common in bikes but same folks can do it.
@@mtnbikeman85 good to know!
Been waiting for this vid for like... Half the year. What a great Friday. Looks so sick!
300mm for 300k!! Let's GOOO! YEAH BOOSTY!!! 😃👊🤘
I always rebuild my junk on the front porch at night as well. Just makes the anticipation of that first drop much more meaningful.
The production quality of your videos has increased so much! Bike looks sick too
If im not mistaken, you can get the ext arma in that size. It has hydraulic bottom out which mind be helpful
Hey, I’m really enjoying the trip down memory lane and watching you build a bike with parts I used to dream of in MTB action back in high school! Just a thought, I don’t think you’re ever going to get the most from that fork on an old frame, the short reach and high stack height are just made worse by adding 100mm of extra travel in the front. Have you thought of trying the fork on a modern (ish) dh bike with longer reach and lower bb? Bikes like the Aurum’s come up all the time for not too much cash and I think if you build a more stable platform, you’ll really maximize what that super monster can do. Then you will really have the ultimate DH bike! Keep making the videos, it’s great to follow along!
This project build is perfect for what legendary freerider Josh Bender would have wanted for his 50ft plus cliff jumps.
BROOOOOOOO... all the insanity of the Grim Donut with 100x the BB clearance 🤣...and it's rideable. Great to see an old bike brought back to life 🤙 - and you got andrextr to do the analyis?? Mind blown!
i have been waiting for this ALL DAY YOU HAVE NO IDEA
I would go for a custom frame to really make it modern and awesome.
You learned a lot in your testing sessions.
Lol… watching TH-cam because my left wrist is broken… welcome to the club, healing vibes to that guy. I love this monster bike ˆˆ
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I’m getting sick of the modern MTB industry, it’s like golf. I wish it was more like the motocross industry (or BMX) where you can ride a relatively old bike and not have many issues.
I have had so many issues trying to find 26” tires for my M9 that I’ve actually thought about selling it and getting another bike because of that. I kinda hate MTB, I love riding, I hate the majority of the industry and the loudest members of our community.
@@Gehajjs62727 I feel you 100%! I hate the pinkbike video's as well, with their 'budget vs baller' bs it's not budget it's absolute crap they show and it's only to make people feel inferior if they don't shell out for the latest and greatest.
Majority of riders aren't limited by their bikes but by their skill level, and won't progress even if they own a 10k bike.
@@MarvinWestmaas Yup, I pretty much hate pink bike in general lol, they can never seem to do stuff properly. especially with those mini series that they make.
I saw a kid at a race last year riding a 10k pivot firebird and he wasn't even that good at riding, not saying that you can't have nice stuff but he would be just as fast on a cheap 1000$ old DH bike. Heck, I went riding on my bmx last week and decided to ride a black diamond tech trail on it, I had a smile on my face the entire time. And I hate all the people who say that "(enter racer here) won't win because they are riding a different tire and frame maker that I don't personally like", we seem to have lost the "it's about the rider" part of the sport. Didn't notice a single difference in speed when I went on a demo on a single pivot mullet bike, so I laugh when people blame the bike they have for being slow.
@@Gehajjs62727 Yeah, I agree, MTB is all about the ride and having fun! I've been riding a 12 year old Lapierre for the last two years, and that bike's handling made me a far better rider. Just upgraded to something more modern as 26" tyres and suspension spares were becoming hard to find. Now on 29" and it feels like easy mode - had a smile all the way down a black at how the new bike just cruised. Maybe it was just not being worn out, but getting a new bike every decade or so seems like a good investment to me. Pinkbike has an interest in promoting new bikes so I tend to just ignore that content since it's basically just advertising.
@@Gehajjs62727 Depending on the trail, I would be scared af to run out of brakes on a bmx lol but if you're sure it can handle it I can imagine it being pure fun. Bit like 'trails' riding instead of trail riding :) Bike handling skills would go through the roof if you're regularly riding yank stuff with 20 inch wheels I bet.
Haven't touched a bmx bike myself after spending a couple of days in a hospital after getting a few ribs and my sternum bruised pretty badly.
But yeah, thing is it should be all about having fun but I bet there will be more and more people seeing you on that BMX and thinking you're out of place instead of admiring your drive to ride whatever you want wherever you want ( as long as it's within your skill level ).
First off k wanna apologize for not watching your content lately. Been so busy tryna drop my own. Dope build bro. Glad to see your doing good still. I’ll always remember watching your videos while I was in BC for my child’s heart surgery. Thanks man
how tf do u boost with that much travel lol
Be the Boostmaster.
@@Bigturtle-jk4miI think you are late
@@pele4192better late than never
@@Laurinmtb ok buddy
@@Laurinmtbyuhh better late than never
Im high af laughing my asss off watching you guys take this monstrous build so seriously. Cheers boys
Jordan, this is 1 beautiful build of a bike. I love it. Also I love you doing what you want to do, not like the mainstream mtb youtubers.
You have a unique mtb channel. Keep it up bro.
I like that you portay the kind of channel that screams: old stuff is cool 😂
300k! It’s about time 🤩
I had this frame 18 years ago! Excellent and very strong frame! It’s a bit heavy, but it doesn’t matter..
Years ago, I had the opportunity to ride a 300mm custom mountain bike on some of the worst boulder fields on Porcupine Rim in Moab. Honestly, it was disappointing how slow it felt . . . Until I realized I was actually pulling WAY ahead of the group I was with! It made fast FEEL slow and comfortable. I wish such a bike were actually available for purchase! I haven't stopped wishing for one ever since!
Not one to give out ‘tech’ advice as I’m no where near pro mechanic.. however I turned a all mountain emtb into a mini enduro and had a similar problem getting mt7 brakes from 160 to 203 properly.. I found walking into a hardware store and asking the guys for some washers for the brake bolts between calliper and adapter to fit a 180 to 203 got these bad boys sitting perfectly and has held up on some super steep stuff. May be worth looking into dude! Recommend buying 10 and then playing around to get perfect sit.
Too bad about Wesley. Could hear the pain.
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Bike is hilarious and nuts, I love these crazy projects that actually work. Keep it up!
I don’t understand how these guys get any training done between injuries. I don’t ride MTB, I only have overuse injuries and it’s still bad enough.
Hey Jordan, another variable to play with on the shock would be bump rubbers. You can get them with so many different force-travel curves and you are independent of the spring rate. In car motorsports they are used quite extensively to tune the handling with high downforce cars. Fun project!
That was really fun to watch! I love these older bikes. Very cool man!
Bro you should really talk to Craig at Avalanche Suspension, not only is he a legendary suspension genius, but Avalanche makes several coil shocks that fit both those 8”and 9” shock positions. Every shock he sells will be custom valved for you after he talks to you and gets an idea how you want it to ride, the terrain you ride, and built to match your frames leverage ratio. I have known about avalanche for over 20 years and I’ve heard nothing but amazing things from anyone whos ridden their products or had their fork/shock modified by Craig, everyone says it’s a night and day difference and they ride better than any other fork/shock on the market. Not only do they make several shocks of their own that fit for your frame and can be as progressive as you want, but he also makes a speed sensitive damper mod for fox vanilla and manitou revox shocks to get it feeling the way you want it too. I’m sure he could tell you what to do to get the super monster feeling the way you want it to too! Seriously, I think this is the answer to your suspension problems bro! And they sell coil springs too. I know I sound like a hype man for this company but I’m not lol. Check it out!
www.avalanchedownhillracing.com
Edit: I messaged you on IG about this too
hey thanks, ya I am looking into them thanks! I did order a EXT Arma V3 so I am waiting to get that soon to test out first as well!
Soo fu***** sick man!!! I got goosebumps watching you riding this gnarly dh track
I'm so invested in this Marzocchi project.. Maybe because I still bomb my old Bomber Z2 😁
Incredible build man what a piece of DH history you've made here!
What a great video and project! Love those old school Bender style bikes 🤟
thanks! And thanks for your analysis!
Lol Bender’s Karpiel was a joke of a bike though.
I got this same bike for 600 dollars from a friend and you have given me a new perspective on this bike I might start using it some more
can't wait
Been waiting for this to pop up on my feed for three months
It’s so cool to see a regular person innovating more than all the big companies
Could you put a spacer in the rear shock mount to make it so the 500lb shock fits? I know it would probably have to be custom made and it may change the overall geometry, but is it possible?
I actually realized that the 500lb coil does fit! lol
Yes! Really dig how technical you got about setting this bike up. Great video bro!
Keep up the good Content. I fractured my clavicle, poped my shoulder out, ruptured my spline, and punctured my left kidney, Im still recovering but Im still going to mountainbike. Never let an injury hurt you.
I didn't expect to watch the whole video yet I enjoyed every second of it. I ride an '05 six (original owner!) and it's funny to see the similarities with the boostmonster. some of the frame parts are the same along with the measurements.
run a fox X2 air shock, they have a 10.5 x 3.5 option and you can add volume spacers for progression control with an air shock
you built an awesome bike my friend! great job! 👍👍👍
Ehhh! Jordan Boostmaster bring back the best 26" wheel bikes to the market! He knows 26' is too nostalgic and amazing to give up.
I hope Bender sees this
yoooo! CONGRATS ON 300K!!!!!!!!!
I suppose getting used to hitting gaps on a pogo stick will take some getting used to! This is an incredible build though man and cant wait to see you put it through it's paces!
editing on this one was rad, This Bike is taking you to the MOOON!
300k!!!!!!!!!
I just put 29 forks with another 20mm travel on my 27 trail bike and it’s so much better. Also bigger discs.
Your bike looks like an absolute weapon.
Pls respond I love your vids I have watch your for 4 years
Love it man! 26”r for life!
Amazing video and bike, I was waiting for that steeper gnar at the end! 👏 Maybe that new shock has a heavier spring? I wondered if Cane Creek's Valt springs would help, but I don't think they are long enough? 🤔 Have fun!
I like your idea and all your attempts to improve. I would let my fork re-shim for more rebound damping and the rear for more compression damping. Enjoy.
Sick project! Please, more content on that monster! Would love to give it a spin!
I used to run a SuperMonster on a modified Santa Cruz Super 8 with 11.78" of rear travel. It was awesome! Old Marzocchi forks rule! Long live the Monster T's ✌️🤓👍
Quick suggestion, you should see if there are any frame builders out there that would build a frame around this fork and shock combo? Imagine this bike but with with a proper amount of reach with a lower bb, it would be insane!
yes I totally agree, I would love a good custom frame
YESSS THAT WOULD BE SOO SICK
A nice costum Nicolai bike would be awesome
Wouldn't a lower BB greatly increase the risk of pedal/crank strikes when using 300mm travel? That's nearly 12". Like a motocross bike! If I were going custom, I'd probably lean more toward 250mm travel with 29" in front with 27.5" rear. Help smooth things out without needing such a high BB.
@@ions82 yeah very true but as long as it was at least optimized for that stroke of shock you could at least have a slightly lower bb especially since Jordan was complaining it didn't corner well with that high centre of gravity
Love how you keep this history bike alive. Still love my modernised Demo 9 though.
18:45 Low fluid or high fluid can affect rebound for sure, you wanna make sure that you have the right amount of fluid in there, SICK BUILD BUD !
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You should come back out to the island and ride mount Prevost on that beast
Personally I think the 450lb looked more balanced
You can get custom springs made if you needed to, I also don’t know if your adjusting preload on the spring but that may help
Im sooo jealous wanna trade ????
8:05 iI think you should turn the shock upside down and try some other upper mounting points (f.e. mounting point more to the rear at the same height [need some spare plates for this. You can easy DIY with some sheet metal]). You can adjust the rebound by using oil with lower viscosity.
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Pretty neat to see some old school bike action. Its too bad aluminum frames aren't easily modified. I still ride my old 2000 Kona Stuff but it would be nice to add about 80mm to the reach...
I think your idea is great. It is one of the best I have seen for downhills.
Reminds me of Josh Benders old bike. Old school cool.
This is such a sick build man! I've always loved the early 2000s A-Line, they are are super cool looking bikes.
No way!! I have the same Norco A-Line and love it!! Just bought an Ellsworth ID the other day!!