The biggest trick is knowing your place and priorities, meaning don’t allow yourself to get bummed and not enjoy and like the bikes you have and can afford at the moment. It’s so easy to allow other riders and people at the shops, or even watching these videos, to always just talk and boast about the best gear, and then you feel like you can never compare or compete. However you can’t let yourself lose the love for any bike, and what it’s all about, fun, passion, lifestyle. I feel GBN and GMBN are pretty good at keeping things real most of the time. We can’t all afford 2-6 thousand dollar bikes. Love you all
The Yeti ARC ! I’m a Colorado John Tomac fan and a Manitou one rider when I was 14. Now at 44, I still would love that very bike from the day. The little pic in this video was like seeing a rare gem from my childhood.
I recently bought my desirable bike that I’d been oodling over for a few years; a starling. What makes their bikes desirable is firstly the aesthetics, they look amazing with the skinny steel tubes and coil shocks just make them even better. Second is buying from a smaller, more local manufacturer. Being self employed myself I admire anyone who takes the plunge like Joe did to start their own company. And finally it’d be performance and reliability, had heard nothing but good stuff about the starlings… and now I have my desirable, it’s so awesome. No doubt I’ll look to upgrade bits here and there over the years but I can’t see me changing the frame anytime soon. Especially as I had custom sizing 😂
Great question! Been seeking the dream MTB since 1987. I thought I’d found THE BIKE a few times only to discover fatal flaws. After riding it 500 miles, I’ve confirmed the Zerode Katipo is my dream bike for the foreseeable future.
@@daniellong2103 personally I do prefer shimano rapid fire shifters (not a fan of sram rapid fire though), but I'm fine with twist shifters too. I've not got my pinion bike yet, but I have used rohloff and shimano alfine and nexus. They kind of feel a bit "newb-ish" but they work well enough and I've never had a problem with accidental shifts.
That Klein definitely gives me the feels. I don't think it would even be that fun to ride nowadays, but for those of us of a *certain age* that was THE bike to have.
So years before mountain bikes were available commercially, we were buying and riding all sorts of BMX bikes in the Seventies. And yes, in response to your query, the Kawasaki BMX bike, with fore and aft suspension, was the one I wanted but never got. But I did get via mail-order a CYC Stormer with Skyway Tuff-Wheels and it looked cool, too, with its plated steel frame and plastic mag wheels. And more importantly, because I was at that age when jumps and drops meant everything, that bike could take an absolute pounding--and Skyway was true to its replacement word--I eventually bent the rear and they sent me a new one pronto. And, also just before the wave of mountain bikes hit the market, I bought a 26" Mongoose single-speed for the BMX cruiser class and that bike was incredible fun fun fun in the sun. And its steel frame was plated, too.
30 years of lusting after bikes has taught me the most desirable bike is your daily driver and it will give you the biggest grin. Back in the day I lusted after the ‘super bikes’ : Klein’s, Yeti’s, GT, Cannondale Raven’s, Whyte PRST etc. With the advent of GMBN and other sites, I know many of ‘em had design flaws! Dodged some bullets there! I’m lucky enough to have a decent bike but I still ‘desire’ pro-xc bikes like Pidcock’s BMC or Nino’s latest Spark.
Funny you mention the Trek 69, I knew someone who rode one for 24 hour solo races. He let me borrow it for a day. It took a while to get used to it, but I enjoyed it. And on the subject of dream bikes, I'm looking to get a 27.5 Nukeproof Scout frame. But I'll be running it with 26er wheels and 140mm fork.
@@matthewkuhl79 I'd be running 2.2 or 2.25, I've had some nasty experiences running larger tires. That's good to know, I might end up running a mullet set up.
the two of you are really great together. i really enjoy the show even more with the two of you. i hope you keep the format. doddy was great before but this format is even better and i hope that you will continue with this format
Whatever it is it has to have a gearbox. No more gear issues to mess up a fun ride. Also the suspension works so much better without that other stuff hanging off it. @zerode is my choice right now.
I bought a Stumpjumper in 2009, I'd wanted one since the early 90's (around then) and loved it. Was my first bike with useable suspension and disc brakes. Gave it to a friend when I got my Canyon. Jumping back to it is quite eye opening with the difference in geometry, and weight. Still love it, but modern bikes are so different.
When I got my first MBUK when I was 10, my dream bike was the Whyte PRST1 with the rear shock and linkage up front. 20 years on and my dream bike is an antidote darkmatter with ohlins build. How things change!
I recently sold my car to buy a pinion gearbox equipped titanium hardtail (Sonder Broken Road pinion). Due to be delivered the end of March, can't wait. Hardtail for life!
What a dream team you are! I love the show, especially the comments section. When I saw the SRAM e-bike announcement, I thought maybe they have silently bought the Brose e-bike branch. They have a good motor but struggle to get it into bikes and they are located in the same area where SRAM has its German site.
Hey, Christian! Doddy and Anna are such an awesome duo to have on the channel! We love interacting in the comments. It's so interesting to see what people are riding!
I also desire a nukeproof scout. Mine just cleared customs and will hopefully be arriving soon. I feel like a small child waiting for Christmas morning
The most desirable bike is the one I ordered in October last year and still waiting for it.. Propain Spindrift CF with fox 38 in the front, fox coil in the back, carbon sram cranks and magura mt7 for max stoping power💪
I'll never got over the loss of my built pace rc200 f5 (in Chrome), had the rc35s upfront, I'd bought the frame and forks second hand with the money from my first job (I was 18 and it was 1998), blue Chris king headset, titanium seat and full xt drivetrain and brakes, it was epic and I've never forgot how much I loved that bike. some b4stard robbed from my place of work and I'd only had it a year or so!
My current ride is the Transition Spur and I love every thing about it. That being said, a Spur with a Pinion gear box would be the most desirable bike for me
@@bthomas518 I think it's a good combo for the Spur due to it's GEO - slack head tube angle reduce front tire load when coasting/climbing so there is less rolling resistance and on the downs the Dissector has a lot of grip. The Rekon is okay on the rear end, I've lost traction only when climbing wet & rocky surfaces. I hope this answers your question. Take in to account that I live in Israel where it's mostly dry & loss conditions.
My super short 4'10" (147cm) wife has recently gotten into MTB. She's been riding a Giant Trance Jr, but we just put in a pre order for a YT Jeffsy Primus, her dream bike. There are very few options out there for full squish bikes that small, and the YT was the one she wanted most.
At the moment it's probably the Pivot switchblade. It really is a do everything bike that climbs like a hardtail. I got the chance to demo one last summer and it was amazing. Totally new way of mountain biking
i love all my bikes. i have a short travel bike, a long travel bike, an ebike and a hardtail. they are all wonderful. Nikos frameworks series are so insanely cool.
My most desirable bike is my current bike, a Specialized Stumpjumper. The most comfortable bike I've ridden, even more than my Yeti which the Stumpjumper replaced. Extremely versatile bike; I can thrash it downhill, climb up any hill and ride 60km plus. It's the most desirable because at the moment I'm watching GMBN Tech whilst glancing at it wishing I could ride it this weekend out in the countryside rather than being stuck in Bangkok. Soon I'll be able to ride, soon
My most desirable bike is the one I have, my Santa Cruz HTV2 CC, bought last year and was dreaming about it for a year until actually get it. At moment I just wish be able to get better upgrades for the bike, like Reserve wheel set, but still my desirable bike, not thinking about anything new. Keep the good work GmbH Tech, love your videos.
I had a Stuntjumper FSR XC a while ago.. was a fantastic bike to ride, have to agree with Your statemenet about Specialized nailing it with that bike, it's something special for sure.
My desirable bike back in 1988 was a blue/white Specialized Rockhopper Comp - i got one and it got stolen at some point and 20 years later around 2008 i found another for £40 all original and i still have it - along with 2 more in Di Nucci green (one for the mrs) paid £75 and £35 for those 2
This might be a bit of an uncommon opinion, but I think the most desirable bike is the one which you can see yourself build with your own hands if you close your eyes right now. Does it have Deore xt or SRAM AXS ? does it have that loud high engagement hub ? I think building your own bike will create a connection with it that you wont be able to put a price on. And whats better than the most expensive bike ? One that is priceless to you. Cheers happy MTBing!
I just bought a used one last fall. Unfortunately by the time I got the bike, the trails by me were too muddy to ride. Can't wait to get it out soon and try to rip the thing!
I would ride that Trek 69 for sure (but not as mullet) it's look so dope! I have to say there is awesome chemistry beetwen Doddy and Anna hope to see more Anna on channel!
For me, the most desirable is the Pole Vikkela, and I'm happy to say mine is in production at this moment and I should have it by end of month. I like everything Pole and the founder Leo have to say about the environment, their production methods, attention to detail, thinking outside the box, etc. There is no doubt a 24k Gold colored, CNC made mountain bike with 190mm travel is going to be ultimate bling and performance machine.
That sovereign looks good! Oh, but so does that Klein! For me it's about the originality of design, the don't care attitude, maybe against(in front/behind) the mainstream, purity of purpose and fun.... Right now and forever, hardtails, playful, special, unique.... 👍🏻 Great show, keep up the good work
I reckon that spectral hits the mark for the “slopeduro” genre of riding thats becoming quite popular. Shorter stiffer, “poppy” travel, downhill capable geo…👌
Honestly just any nicolai? There all so beautiful and built and ride great. The g1 would be probably perfect for my terrain on the north shore. Maybe even a tailor frame as I’m in between sizes?
Cheers for showing my bike cave. Yeah im in the uk. The partners bike isn't an ebike. But she does like to nick mine when the ride gets abit hilly. Tooke a few months of braking down pallets and cladding the walls but its not finished yet. Ceiling needs insulating and boarding and a few other bits and bobs. With my personality nothing is ever finished and things will always change to make things better and more accessible.
Tell you what, the most desirable bike would be one of the following: Vitus Escarpe, YT jeffsy 29 Core, Propain Tyee 29, Commencal meta TR 29, Cube stereo 150 29, Ghost Riot AM, KTM prowler 29, Mondraker Foxy 29 and Canyon Spectral (CFR, why not? :-) It's my favourite). ANY of those (that anywho, I can't afford!) would be great to get me back ridding with my son, since mine was stolen last summer lol Yes, I know, all European bikes, but living in Portugal makes all brands made out of EU much more expensive due to taxes (you guys in the UK have some beautiful bikes, like the Privateer 141, Orange FiveEvo, Atherton AM.150, just to name a few...) and I also love the concept on the kiwi bikes Zerode Taniwha Mulét. You will also say I'm all over the place in riding styles, but I can't tell witch would be better for me, since mine was a hardtail I've assembled, columbus CroMo tubes :-) yeah, that old lol hey, had a manitou skareb 100mm on it and hidraulic magura brakes... it was sweet... some idiot is enjoying it now :-/ So, there you go! Any bike would do the trick! lol Keep up the good work, keeping me dreaming with future rides lol Cheers from Portugal
just recently, I realized that my most desirable bike, is the one I have - respec'ed to my desire. Buying a new bike (unless custom building from scratch) would have med replacing a lot of expensive components from factory spec anyway. So instead, I chose to modify my beloved bikepacking bike (old HT which have been my adventure partner for years) so that the only original bits remaining, are the frame and finishing kit...
Most desirable is subjective… For me: 120mm shock, 130mm fork, carbon fibre rims, Al frame is fine, XO1 runnin gear… climbs like a mountain goat, descends equally as good…. Any suggestions? Scott Spark 900 has my eye at present
There are plastics that can withstand a beating. I recall a relative that worked for Monsanto. He had a prototype phone reciever (80's) that he took an 8lb hammer to. It just bounced. He did not hold back either.
My Desired bike is a fat bike so I can extend to a winter riding season and get off my wind trainer. I am some what of a Trek loyal rider and the Farley would be a nice addition to my collection. (Practically vintage 8500, and my new baby a 2021 Fuel EX 9.8) Love you guys, keep up the good work. Cheers
Love the show guys. I have a 2004 Specialized Enduro and my most desirable bike would be the 2022 version, at 4/5k its out of my price range so I've had to settle for an aggressive Orange hardtail (which was also always a desirable bike for me since the late 90s).
I desired a Stumpjumper so I bought one and thought it was great until I rode a Pivot Trail 429 and realised the Stumpie was overrated. Now riding a Pivot Switchblade and I think I’ve hit the sweet spot for MY riding. Not desiring anything else at the moment.
I live in Australia and some of the bikes you guys get are awesome looking being a small market we have the perfect weather but small selection of bikes As far as I know we can’t get Yeti Nukeproof and some of the UK brands maybe if we order online but even then after market support is an issue Personally I like the Specialized Turbo Levo Comp Alloy yes I know EMTB but so cool looking L Enjoy the show 👍👍👍👍🇦🇺
Hi @Bladerr! That's interesting to see that you don't have access to a wide selection of bikes. It looks like you can get some great bikes anyway. Thanks for the support! 👍
OMG! The Evil Sovereign! My dream bike in college. Found an Evil DOC, not the same. 2 hardtail later I Ended up with a Chromag Wideangle. Love Aggressive hardtails.
Got to be the santa cruz nomad. Have always wanted one and now own it and it's the best play bike I've ever been on. Plus the new oxblood colour just shines🙂
Desirable bike to me, has to be made of Titanium, I have four, and three with Rohloff hubs...and I only like linkage forks. I would like to see a frame made from hemp....
Hey guys totally agree with Doddy, I managed to get a Vitus Escarpe before the World went Mental... Quite simply why wouldn't you.. As always you 2 just getting better with each programme. Go the Mullet Presenters 😊
Can I just leave a like for one of you, Anna? Kidding! And here's my two cents in the guitar case on the sidewalk for great chemistry between you two. :)
I think for me its the 2021 Commencal Clash Signature in the color Dirt. I own one and I love it. The best bike I have ever owned in 30 + years of riding.
#askgmbn Doddy & Anna! Could you do a video explaining geometry? I hear terms like progressive & aggressive geometry, steep and slack head tube angles, short & mid chain stays.. but don't understand it at all! In the market for a new bike and it'd be good to know what the local bike shops are on about and what to ask them! Cheers 😁
Doddy, if you like feeling the ground under your wheels, go back to 26" tires. So much more intimate riding. And the ground feels like part of the bike. Still riding my Dean Colonel and Scout. Both hardtails, both 26". Bigger wheels may be faster, but tight turning through trees with a shorter wheel base and the intimacey with the ground is lost. Do yourself a favor and set up a really nice 26" bike and ride it exclusively for a month. Jump it. Ride some tight single track. Who knows, maybe it's the most desirable mtb. You being a taller rider, tho.... whatever floats your boat.
I was shoping for new bike this year and the coolest bike in my mined was New YT Capra Lounch Edition but was out of my buget and settled for next best thing 2021 Nukeproof Mega Pro whitch is awesome bike too! 👍👍👍
I got my Pace RC295 because it was something different to the normal. The company has a brilliant heritage in the industry and it ticked all the right boxes. It was the bike I knew I had to get from the moment I saw it.
Always said 'my next one' was it until I got my 2015 Knolly Warden. Have seen plenty of bikes that look fancy but zero that make me want to replace my Warden
Ride what you've got. Whenever I fall down some internet induced rabbit hole of looking at bikes, I look back at the fun I've had riding on absolute shit in the past. Usually I can shrug my shoulders, close my browser and stop looking at bikes and bike parts for a good couple of months. My beater bike is by far my favorite bike. The fact that I don't care if it gets beaten up makes it quite desirable to me!
canfield nimble9 drooled for months when they were out of stock, ordered as soon as they took pre-orders for a new batch, drooled over it for 8 months waiting for it to arrive, now every time i see it in the garage even if im not going to ride it i have to stop and admire it.
I feel like I finally have the bike that I have desired since I started biking but they never existed back then. I always wanted a 160mm travel, slack head tube, steep seat tube, burly enough to handle jumps and downhills but capable of climbing. With a dropper. (Seriously, I wanted a dropper post for at least 12 years before they existed) I now have a Specialized Status and it is the most capable thing I've ever ridden. I made it suit me better by switching brakes to Saint and drivetrain to XT.
That's great, @Yuuup! The Specialized Status is a very nice trail bike! It sounds like you've put some nice upgrades on it as well! Dropper posts certainly were needed long before they came around! 😅
I like NinJazz's comment. My desired bike doesn't quite exist. I'd like a 26/27 mullet hardtail or 100mm slopestyle bike that is still capable of running a full dropper and drivetrain such as a Box 9 speed or those new expensive 8 speeds that cover a similar range as most 12 speeds. Basically a slopestyle bike with a mech and a dropper to mess about on flicky short tracks with jumps and modest features. Pair it with a 180mm e-bike and you've got a lot covered since the modern 27/29 trail bikes don't always feel nice on jumps. Getting too big, too slack, etc. Which reminds me... Bring back short travel 27.5 bikes! Sad to see them die :(
Pivot firebird because it's what my brother rode before he passed away (mtb accident) or a pole voima because I love how mechanical it looks, like AI designed it. Beautiful
The new Canyon Spectral looks the business 👌 but does anyone know where in Scotland I could find one to try out (suggestions please GMBN)? Don't want to part with cash until I try one...
The most desirable bike for me is a bike I've had for 26years , a 1996 marin nailtrail frs, which is just worn out and spares are unavailable , would love to have it factory fresh , I just love looking at it as much today as the day I got it
I am looking to build an aggressive XC Trail type.A lite Niner with icon type tires 2.2 , 2.3. I'm just having a hard time thinking of the color. And just as long as it has a dropper everything else will be alright.
