I have to say, at first I was quite dubious of Doddy being a presenter as he hasnt been a pro BUT since then I found that I love his presenting style and I think his tech knowledge and relatability as a rider is actually really valuable
I was also a bit sceptical, not because of his background but because he seemed a bit, well, serious at times. I'd delighted to see he's turned out to be a great presenter and a real asset to GMBN.
doddy, I'm glad you ended up on gmbn. I watched every episode of mountain bike adventures last year. although I did love the fact you rode a GT. that always gets extra points for me!
Awesome piece of kit. I was on the market for a full suspension and Nukeproof was at the top of my list by far. But unfortunately of all the many bike shops I visited and searched online here in Los Angeles, I could not find one that had them.
Nice bike! I have exactly the same problem, long legs and long arms, but I have even more problems I just in between sizes. L and XL I’m1,86 m high and if I look at it I need an L size but if I look to my legs size I need and XL size. Horrible to get a new bike and fit it to me. Now I’m rusing a YT jeffsy 29er L size with a 40 mm rise handlebar. I want to change stem as well but I don’t find any short stem with a few 5-10 degrees.
Jordi Diego I have a similar issue, I’m 6ft 2 but have quite short legs(32in) and a long body, when I go for bike sizing I’m not really a large but an XL is too big for me also, I currently ride a Specialized Camber XL but it’s not really the correct fit for me, I should probably have gone for the Large and put a longer stem on there
Pricey 78 previous to the YT I had an Stumpjumper fsr 29r in XL, with a short stem and it was great for pedaling in flat an uphill but in techinical sections, steep descends was like to drive a bus. I learned that is easier to fit a light smaller frame to a bigger one than viceversa. I had to sell it loosing a lot of money wih one year and a half because after spending a lot of money trying to fit it smaller it without success. Also depends you type of riding, as much aggresive is your riding better feels a bit smaller size, at the end we sacrifice somthing uphill or downhill.
Jordi Diego totally agree, uphill and XC it isn’t to bad but trying to tackle tight corners is a struggle, I think I will go for a large on my next bike and try plenty of Demo days to find the right bike fit
Just curious. Anybody know if Doddy served in the military? listening to him talk about everything on his bike, its almost like hes had a lot of experience talking about a product or piece of equipment in detail. almost like a instructor explaining firearms or artillery or something to a group of people. plus he looks clean cut and acts very professional/formal like.
Not even gonna mention the self-balancing technology built into the frame that keeps it upright without any support at all? Must come in handy when you get all squirrelly and out of shape on the trails!
Wow, Dodds isn't the prettiest thing on the internet but this man is passionate about MTB. He walks the talk and has some real skills. I listen when he is talking. Keep it up
Very cool bike! I'm very happy to see the SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain on this 3.300 dollar bike. My recently ordered hardtail is 2k dollars cheaper but has it as well and I wasn't sure about it, I'm only familiar with Shimano gear. I finally decided to get that one over a full Shim. XT bike because of the 1x system, which I want to try.
I have a rockshox deluxe R 210/55 (like yours) on my 2018 proain tyee, I would like to upgrade to a superdeluxe RT3 but I can't find it anywhere online. When do you think it will be available ?
It is a weapon that's for sure! But, Soddy I expect more precision from your setup. Gap at the top of your stem face plate is not even with the bottom gap and how wonky are your brake levers? Have you had an OTB before you filmed this? Only messing😄, nice bike check 🤘
Who mentioned anything about a fashion show? Oh yeah you (point missed!) It's a bit of fun, Doddy is considered a mtb'er who is very precise with his bike set-up. He has mentioned he has a dodgy wrist in previous vids.
Are those centreline brake rotors? I've heard a rumour that they stop the dreaded Avid turkey gobble. Given that my Avids suffer from this now and then I'd be interested to hear if anyone has found this to be true. Nice bike by the way Doddy, long live 29er's : )
#AskGMBN I think Neils dare poll should of included hardline (I'd love to see him in that) and please include rampage in Blakes dare poll if you do one for him
Do you have any idea what height Andrew is? I've ordered an XL but worried the strandover will be too much. The stack and reach measurements look about right on paper though.
Strugling with the same thing. How tall are you? I'm 189cm. I think I read somewhere Doddy's 192cm or so, and him sporting a 30mm stem and the way the saddle is I'm starting to lean towards a large..
tiredte I got the XL. I have a 34" inside leg. The standover is fine for me. I'm 6ft exactly and the stack and reach is spot on too. I feel so confident on it. Been blowing my PB's up! Where do you live? There's a shop in Scotland that stocks them. I can put you in touch if you're close!
Where do you get the money for these bikes! I am very poor so is there any tips that can get me a good bike for extremely cheap? My sad budget is only $200 :(
#AskGMBN I run 35 psi on rear wheel and still get pinch flats with the tire. I run tubeless, why does it happen. My shock bottoms out occasionally not always
I have the same rear tire I run really low pressure around 20-23 psi and have never had a pinch flat or pucture (I ride a fair bit of rocky terrain aswell). My suspension also bottoms out so I would rule that out.
FYI, some people like it that way, for example my back brake is slightly lower than my front brake. Not a setup mistake, it's just a preference. Oh and also, that might have to do with the fact that while you are going downhill your main brake is going to be the front so it would make sense to have it angled above the back brake (because of your body and wrist position), and it would be more comfortable to use. Same goes with manuals/wheelies and the back brake.
I have to say, at first I was quite dubious of Doddy being a presenter as he hasnt been a pro BUT since then I found that I love his presenting style and I think his tech knowledge and relatability as a rider is actually really valuable
He's super nice!
He came from pro bike journalism , writing for Factory Jackson, so he brings that professionalism, complementing the rest of the team in my opinion
I was also a bit sceptical, not because of his background but because he seemed a bit, well, serious at times. I'd delighted to see he's turned out to be a great presenter and a real asset to GMBN.
I really love that this video finally cleared up the mystery that is Doddy's name.
Another vote for Doddy owning the bike check, he's ace at this. Top stuff.
I actually just bought one of these, waiting for it to arrive, but very excited.
That is one beast of a bike! Great job Doddy! 😉
doddy, I'm glad you ended up on gmbn. I watched every episode of mountain bike adventures last year. although I did love the fact you rode a GT. that always gets extra points for me!
Awesome piece of kit. I was on the market for a full suspension and Nukeproof was at the top of my list by far. But unfortunately of all the many bike shops I visited and searched online here in Los Angeles, I could not find one that had them.
Super nice!
I like the self adjusting mrp chain guide! (1:36 to 1:45)
Very nice bike. I'm built like you and will keep what you said in mind when I need to optimize my riding position.
No DooDoo with Doddy !
You just can't beat Enthusiasm 🎄🎄🎄🍺
Now you have to race the 2018 Megavalanche (with Blake) to put your Mega 290 to test!
Put it in the bike vault, super nice 📣
Do a giveaway on the old bikes.. Some of us want to upgrade from entry level but are broke for now 😂
Déan Schlechter they have to give them back to the manufacturer, that's the way sponsorship works.
Huw Higgins worrall ok thanks dude
I love the color
Would look better with black instead of the dark green, light green+black=amazing
Been waiting for a while for the large in blue to restock at Chain Reaction. I may NEVER own this bike, but I sure wanna
Mint bike Doddy, Love it.
Looks good, Igor!
I was wondering when this would come out!
i start to love 29*s !!
Choosing between the mega 290 and the 275 has been one of my hardest decisions. But in the end I went for the 275
nice bike daddy
Who's your doddy!
is he a sugar doddy?
Sneaky lmao
Doddy long legs
Doddy mate, pro tip: line up you tyre logos with your valves.
Great bike check!
Nice bike! I have exactly the same problem, long legs and long arms, but I have even more problems I just in between sizes. L and XL I’m1,86 m high and if I look at it I need an L size but if I look to my legs size I need and XL size. Horrible to get a new bike and fit it to me. Now I’m rusing a YT jeffsy 29er L size with a 40 mm rise handlebar. I want to change stem as well but I don’t find any short stem with a few 5-10 degrees.
Jordi Diego I have a similar issue, I’m 6ft 2 but have quite short legs(32in) and a long body, when I go for bike sizing I’m not really a large but an XL is too big for me also, I currently ride a Specialized Camber XL but it’s not really the correct fit for me, I should probably have gone for the Large and put a longer stem on there
Pricey 78 previous to the YT I had an Stumpjumper fsr 29r in XL, with a short stem and it was great for pedaling in flat an uphill but in techinical sections, steep descends was like to drive a bus. I learned that is easier to fit a light smaller frame to a bigger one than viceversa. I had to sell it loosing a lot of money wih one year and a half because after spending a lot of money trying to fit it smaller it without success. Also depends you type of riding, as much aggresive is your riding better feels a bit smaller size, at the end we sacrifice somthing uphill or downhill.
Jordi Diego totally agree, uphill and XC it isn’t to bad but trying to tackle tight corners is a struggle, I think I will go for a large on my next bike and try plenty of Demo days to find the right bike fit
Nice frame Bro😉👌
Just curious. Anybody know if Doddy served in the military? listening to him talk about everything on his bike, its almost like hes had a lot of experience talking about a product or piece of equipment in detail. almost like a instructor explaining firearms or artillery or something to a group of people. plus he looks clean cut and acts very professional/formal like.
The bike is being held up by a clear rod going into the rear axle on the opposite side for those wondering.
Dream bike 🔥
Cool another one to add to my short list!. Looks like similar geometry to the GG Smash. I'm 6'6" need a huge bike. Whats the weight?
Nice one doddy!
How about you do a review on the new SR Suntour Suspension seatpost?
Weight? Hub sound? Super nice!
Not even gonna mention the self-balancing technology built into the frame that keeps it upright without any support at all? Must come in handy when you get all squirrelly and out of shape on the trails!
Can u do a tutorial on how u pot on the bash guard
Wow, Dodds isn't the prettiest thing on the internet but this man is passionate about MTB. He walks the talk and has some real skills. I listen when he is talking. Keep it up
Super nice
Very cool bike! I'm very happy to see the SRAM GX Eagle drivetrain on this 3.300 dollar bike. My recently ordered hardtail is 2k dollars cheaper but has it as well and I wasn't sure about it, I'm only familiar with Shimano gear. I finally decided to get that one over a full Shim. XT bike because of the 1x system, which I want to try.
that is a big bike! even with 29er wheels, it looks long.
Tell us how it rides other than the kit on it. We can find that out on the web pages...thank you please
Love the vids
I have a rockshox deluxe R 210/55 (like yours) on my 2018 proain tyee, I would like to upgrade to a superdeluxe RT3 but I can't find it anywhere online. When do you think it will be available ?
999 likes lets make it one thousand :D because i love your videos guys !
It is a weapon that's for sure! But, Soddy I expect more precision from your setup. Gap at the top of your stem face plate is not even with the bottom gap and how wonky are your brake levers? Have you had an OTB before you filmed this?
Only messing😄, nice bike check 🤘
Who mentioned anything about a fashion show? Oh yeah you (point missed!)
It's a bit of fun, Doddy is considered a mtb'er who is very precise with his bike set-up.
He has mentioned he has a dodgy wrist in previous vids.
Are those centreline brake rotors? I've heard a rumour that they stop the dreaded Avid turkey gobble. Given that my Avids suffer from this now and then I'd be interested to hear if anyone has found this to be true.
Nice bike by the way Doddy, long live 29er's : )
What happens to all the gmbn team's bikes as they get new bikes so often
size of the frame makes 29 look small lol
Please do a bike check on doddys nukeproof scout
Nice bike, but I'm still getting an Ibis Ripley when I get the money.
Great bike Doddy!
Seems there is no room for a water bottle?
Nice bike
nice bike, i think this geometry is more compatibile with you than Canyon was...
can you please do one on doddys winter bike.
#AskGMBN I think Neils dare poll should of included hardline (I'd love to see him in that) and please include rampage in Blakes dare poll if you do one for him
Just got a new bike, a 2017 Slayer 770. Fuck me is that bike awesome
How tall are you? I'm 5 feet 10 inches tall and a pita to get good bike fitment. Always between sizes.
Do you have any idea what height Andrew is? I've ordered an XL but worried the strandover will be too much. The stack and reach measurements look about right on paper though.
Strugling with the same thing. How tall are you? I'm 189cm. I think I read somewhere Doddy's 192cm or so, and him sporting a 30mm stem and the way the saddle is I'm starting to lean towards a large..
tiredte I got the XL. I have a 34" inside leg. The standover is fine for me. I'm 6ft exactly and the stack and reach is spot on too. I feel so confident on it. Been blowing my PB's up! Where do you live? There's a shop in Scotland that stocks them. I can put you in touch if you're close!
Beutiful bike there doddy
hey doddy i was just wondering how tall you were so i could order the right sized bike. thanks
Doddy's 6'4"
in real units please
Where do you get the money for these bikes! I am very poor so is there any tips that can get me a good bike for extremely cheap? My sad budget is only $200 :(
Michael Vernon I strongly recommend that you save up
The bike's super nice indeed, but it easily dwarfs me. 😂😂
what your crank arm length?
Cheers
the new reign is long as hell too….
Mate! You forgot to make us listen to the hub sound
Doddy, how tall are you?
#AskGMBN I run 35 psi on rear wheel and still get pinch flats with the tire. I run tubeless, why does it happen. My shock bottoms out occasionally not always
Kutay Celik get a harder casing tire
michael hurtley i have a dh tire, hans dampf super gravity
I have the same rear tire I run really low pressure around 20-23 psi and have never had a pinch flat or pucture (I ride a fair bit of rocky terrain aswell). My suspension also bottoms out so I would rule that out.
2018 No internal cable routing?
how is that bike standing up? tricks of th bike vault??
if there was ever a bike that needed Code brakes, that it.
by George its massive!!!!
Doddy, no love for the Mavic wheelset?? You didn't say anything! : (
Or the fork....
#askgmbn 120 mm coil shock or 100 mm air shock?
I have a budget of aud $2,500, can I get one?
Doove59 no
Andrew Vail .....damn
443ed bro, beat that
That frame is so big that the wheels look 27.5".
How tall are you?
What fork does he have
where is the bashguard doddy??
i just got started in dirt jumping how do i start?
MST Anthony #*70A4Q%20 so you haven't got started then.......
From where you all get the money for these bike!!!
Sponsors
They're sponsored, so the bikes are free
Doddy sells crack
And TH-cam
rich parents
How fuck**ng hard is it to spin back wheel? oO
We DEMAND HUB SOUND
Tbh the bike was being held up by a clear rod going into the rear axle.
And? Surely the could have added another 5/10 sec scene. Not hating in any way, just would be a great addiction to bike checks.
Hub noise?
That's not your canyon at the end😂
Your brake levers aren’t both at the same level 🤦♂️
Calum spalding hahah lol!
FYI, some people like it that way, for example my back brake is slightly lower than my front brake. Not a setup mistake, it's just a preference.
Oh and also, that might have to do with the fact that while you are going downhill your main brake is going to be the front so it would make sense to have it angled above the back brake (because of your body and wrist position), and it would be more comfortable to use. Same goes with manuals/wheelies and the back brake.
Where's the hub sound check?!
Show us your scout!!!!
i have the same stem as doddy
How the bike stay in plies
did he forget to mention the fork?
I think he forgot....
What height is doddy?
bigarnd 6ft4
WHERE'S SCOTTY?????!!!
Patan Paul he left dummy
he left gmbn like months ago
how much
You need a brighter helmet to match the bike!
Where would a drink bottle go?
In a bag on your back
Ed Holmes ew extra weight
You don't bolt a drink bottle onto a 3,500 dollar machine
those wheels look like 27.5"
RESEARCH FLAT EARTH
get a pole evolink
less than £3,500 as well,bargain..
no kneepads? 😀
Mike Shinoda who needs kneepads with a wrist watch like that?
How much travel at the back?
Leon Ruben 155mm