Thank you, and to you as well!

@@dadmodewheeliegangjust watching this for the second time! 😆

@@xSF5150x That's a sign - it's time to jump on a bike (any bike) and go for a ride!!

Doug, I am so glad you liked the review video and glad to hear you’re enjoying your High C!

Thanks Mark!!! It's all about having fun when, how, and where we can :)

That’s awesome, glad to hear you’re enjoying it already!

Oh yeah!! They’re fantastic!

Thanks Hudson, appreciate it!

Awesome, congratulations. Getting a new bike during these times can definitely be a challenge. Pretty big difference riding the big wheel and the little wheeled bikes (I always wipe out on the littler one, thing rotates so fast!)!

Thank you very much and sorry I didn’t get to this comment quickly. Unfortunately I don’t have access to a 2022 model yet to see what the differences are, I’ve been spending time on my monster quad for the most part as I’ve really been taken with disc brakes

@@dadmodewheeliegang hey man jus Wanted to say if you go to your local bike shop and tell them you make videos on bike’s maybe they’ll let you borrow it including others for videos let viewers know where the shop is etc maybe even get a sponsor from them

@@koransmedia that would be very cool, as there are a couple bikes I'd love to showcase, but so far, nothing has materialized and I'm still "self-sponsored" :)

I grew up on 20" BMX (I'm 38) and recently fell for the Big BMX. I have a 2021 GT Performer 29, 2018 Big Flyer 29 and the 2018 OM Duro 27.5+. Just picked up the OM Duro and have yet to ride it as I don't have a Presta style valve adaptor.

Man, I am really enjoying this bike, riding it almost daily. I wish I experienced the customer service first hand ... but I’ve messaged them on IG and also sent them an email with pictures and never received a response. Probably because they’re overloaded ... but still, wasn’t ideal. Anyway, I should give them a call because I do need some parts for my 2020 bike, and I’d like another set of the 2021 29er handlebars so the riding positions are identical. How’s the Soundwave? I want to get a smaller bike to learn bunnyhopping and small aerial stuff.

@@dadmodewheeliegang Love my Soundwave, but admittedly I went overboard. My birthday was coming up ( turned 46 )and when the wife asked what I wanted , I said the Soundwave. The things a beast. All aftermarket Odyssey parts, lifetime warranty on the frame, forks, bars and cranks. But, if you're just planning to ride casually and not do anything too crazy, get yourself something in the $500 range. Just make sure it's got a fully chromo frame and sealed everything.

Hi Mac, this bike is great, and can handle small hills with ease. If you have anything decent, it will be a challenge with the single speed, but folks are regularly riding these bikes 20-50 miles at a time and they are doing pretty well. I think a proper city bike with gears may suit you better if you’re planning trips, and looking to carry luggage also

@@dadmodewheeliegang Thank you very much for a response! You are right I think I have to decide what will be main purpose of this bike and then decide according. Damn this one looks like a lot of fun nonetheless :)

@@macwie5026 it’s incredibly fun and durable

Man, that’s a great idea to have his-n-her bikes, and the new version is just a little bit more usable as a “daily” than the previous one. I have some great converted xbikes, but I almost never ride them because I’d rather be sitting upright, in command, on the big bmx. With the coming of winter, I’m considering some knobbie 29’s so I can keep playing when it gets a bit muddy.

Was going to sell My MTB, but will wait till I can get my head around going back to a fixed gear. My wife says I must sell to buy first. But 2 completely different rides. Have to admit after a major ankle operation 18 months ago, the Specialized MTB spends most days in the shed

They're a really nice, solid bike. I've never checked out the Maxxis Pace tire - I'll have to see if they're being used in my area. Thanks!

Awesome, congrats on the purchase. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do mine. I’m going to film a quick upgrade video soon showing my mods, so stay tuned for that

For me, the stock pads ate into my rim so fast ... audibly an issue, so I swapped to Kool Stops and was much happier. I rode it for about 3 months like that, and at Christmas I swapped the entire brake assembly for a hydraulic Magura system, which has been pretty awesome. Stopping power is way up, but the main benefit for me is less overall braking effort so I have less hand/forearm fatigue. Used to be my right arm would tire out during a long wheelie (1-2 minutes), but with the hydraulics, I’m finding it’s my left arm that is now the weak link. I’m going to do a new video soon showing all my mods to the bike, gearing, wheels, tires, brakes, bottom bracket, etc. stay tuned for that in the coming weeks

Hey Vic, glad to hear you’re enjoying it. I ended up using the original seat clamp, but I changed the seat post to one from “Nashbar” I got on eBay. It’s got more adjustability than the original. And if it’s not all greased up, it holds well. If you really want to spend money on the clamp, there’s a nice one from Salsa ... but it’s pricey. I’ll make a video in a few weeks showing the upgrades I’ve made to my bike. It’s been a fun journey so far!

I ditched my adjustable seat clamp/post for a non-adjustable type (bolt & nut, the way seat posts were secured before the adjustable types were invented).

@@mikecrook8434 Hey thanks for the response, but I eventually figured it out back then. Still, riding btw. 😄

Hi Vic, it is totally possible to dial in your wheelies on a 100% stock bike. The changes I made were for more comfort when wheelying past a minute or so. I think changing the brake pads is a good idea, but the stock brake lever and V-brake is adequate for sure.

@@dadmodewheeliegang Do you suggest some clear or regular pads. I know the clear pads are supposed to be more sticky. I bought some clear pads a while ago and haven't used them yet.

No worries, glad it helped!

Hi, you can do either, but it’s cheaper to go with a 25T in the front and leave the 13T in the back. Then you can just shorten the chain.

Put your body into those wheelie

Hi Jay, I needed to switch chains, and I’m currently running 28-15T, and will be switching to 30-15T in the next week or so.

@@dadmodewheeliegang nice. so switching to a 30 t whats the reason? is it for willies or is it just a better and faster ride. mines is used for work and pleasure so i would really like some advice on what and why you do some of the things. i just want to get more educated on my bike. Much MAHALOS

@Jay it’s just preference, going to 30T up front. I think it’s easier to carry long (1minute+) wheelies with a 30/15, and the 28/15 I think I’m spinning too much and using too much energy pedaling instead of pedaling harder with the 30 and then coasting/cruising more while it’s already up in the air. The 28 does make it pop up super quick, and I don’t mind leaving the 28 on, but it doesn’t match my 2020 bike, so I want the gearing to be the same for consistency while I’m still learning. Man, riding for work AND pleasure sounds good! I don’t have a real commute anymore due to Covid and working from home. I’ve pretty much ridden my bicycles more than I’ve driven cars this year, which is incredible when I think about it. I used to try and drive 15-20K miles a year, but definitely not anymore. It just takes too much time

I had to get a new chain for mine. I’m running a 33t/15t combo

I’m not good enough to do 180’s yet, but I’ve jumped off a lot of curbs and banged the rear wheel learning to bunny hop up a lot of curbs and the wheels are fine. There’s a guy I saw on Instagram who is doing 180’s on his High-C, but I don’t remember his user name.

Max you can go with origin8 is 15T on the stock Sunday hub size. 16T and up won’t work.

Hi Dominic, I’ve had good experiences with the Cult x Vans tires, and I also use the Slime filled tubes. I was also thinking of trying a 29” mtb tire when the weather gets bad in my area, because we’ll get several months of rain and I might be stuck on trails more than the street.

Hi Elina, light gravel is no problem, but I suggest changing tires to Maxxis Hookworm for durability and thorn protection

You got matching drip, I got matching truck!

We are basically the same height, and I think this bike would be easy for the commute. You may want to consider a slightly taller handlebar if comfort is the priority. Between my 2 bikes, one has a handlebar that is 1.5” taller, and that bike just feels much larger and more comfortable. However, it is not as agile, so I don’t use it as much for wheelie practice, and I added a front rack/basket from Origin8 to carry groceries. It still wheelies even with the added weight of the rack. I will also say I think these bikes will seem a little heavier than your Rockhopper. I have an old 1993 Rockhopper that I’ve been converting to xbiking and it’s so light.

@@dadmodewheeliegang thanks mate great review. Try buying a 29er in Australia at the moment, like finding Hens Teeth! Can get a Sunday 29 in Early March for $1,200. Shops are saying since Covid people are buying heaps of bikes, and shipping logistics issues bloody covid

Exactly, I think the true goal should be getting more people off the couch, and into riding. Having fun, hides all the healthy benefits that riding brings!

Hi, I’m 5’11” and it feels a little cramped to be seated and pedaling … raising the seat 4-5” up from the bottom helps and it’s much more natural at that height, but the seat then gets in the way a little for other tricks or hops, manuals, etc. I did add a different handlebar (+1.5” taller), and after riding for some time with it, I could go to a 9” bmx bar without issue.

I ride these bikes for miles, just did 15.5 with my wife yesterday mostly on paved trails, street, and some light hills (about 500 foot elevation changes based on my GPS tracking). Majority of people who are buying these bikes can't wheelie anyway, and just cruise around on them.

Rear pegs and a longer rear axle would definitely be a nice addition. Maybe the 2022 model?

@@dadmodewheeliegang so not enough thread on the Axle for a peg? Even though I doubt i would ever scrape them. Think this bike looks good to keep as a tidy non scratched bike. Was hoping they would of brought out a 2021 in chrome like 2020. I hate scratching Paint, especially gloss

I totally want one in full chrome, also .. would be the ideal for me

Thanks, I don’t know why the audio file got corrupted, but I edited this video together completely on my iPhone X, and it sounds crystal in IMovie, but every time I exported to upload to KZfaq the audio was bad. I was so far into it I didn’t want to overdub the entire thing. Sorry for the scratchy noise blast!!

All the 29” big bmx bikes tend to share the same geometry it seems.

Thank you, hope you liked the video

I bought the last one in Hawaii lol

Thank you! How’s your recovery going? Back out on the bike yet?

@@dadmodewheeliegang YES! 4 weeks out of surgery and I've already been for 5 rides 🤣 Filmed two episodes too. I am eager to get back to jumping but have to be a little cautious. Thank you for asking!!

Thank you; it's definitely been a great way to get some fitness into my life, and strike some life/work balance (pun intended). I did put together a video after I hit my first 1 minute time goal for wheelies and my progress from the start (some pretty embarrassing attempts) ; kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hbumg6l438nGlYE.html

@@dadmodewheeliegang watched it, lol the skippy bag was so unnecessary haha. Inspiring nonetheless!

@@SH-ry2xi finally! Someone watched the Skippy video. That came about because of a bet my wife made with me, and I did whatever it took to win ;)

Would you recommend the High C 29 or the GT Performer?

@@322HzSquareWave I haven't ridden the GT Performer, so I can't make a knowledgeable comment. I have ridden next to people who rock the heck out of them, so I wouldn't say anything negative. The frame downtube is personal preference on the styling and heritage look to me ... but I will say that some of the color schemes are fantastic.

Personally, I’ll never go back to a “U-brake” again, no matter what brake pads are used. At a minimum, I need the “V-brake” style, so the 2021/2022 Sundays and Se Bikes are my go-to bikes these days. I think the High C is an incredible value for the overall construction and build quality. It’s not perfect, but it’s a great start. I haven’t spent time on a Taj (never seen one in person, actually, on any rideout I’ve been on), but I personally don’t like the idea of 27.5” because getting tubes or tires might be an issue because they’re less common that 26”/29”

@@dadmodewheeliegang You are right about tires. I checked it out before buying, you are limited in choices and likely have to rely on online shops. The other options are to run fast rolling cross country mrb tires. Tubes are not a problem as it is a common mtb size. SE has a PK Ripper 27.5, so I van always try to get the stock tire from that bike.

I’ve spent 600+ miles on a Big Ripper this year, so yes, I will be comparing the two (and others) in an upcoming video. Waiting on a Bluetooth microphone so I can get decent audio while filming

@@dadmodewheeliegang awesome im on the fence on these two. Im 250 lbs i need a strong bike.

I like the Sunday

I’m sorry, I don’t remember the number on the tool. I just bought one at the local bike shop and brought it home.

I would love to spend some time on a GT! I love the frame design near the neck, but the upside down vbrakes trip me out. Easy to adjust when the bike is flipped I’m sure. Mostly, I couldn’t find the GT I wanted to try, and I think the ones I wanted to check out were north of $650. In any event, I’ve spent several hundred miles on a new Big Ripper and I’m now playing with a Monster Quad, so I’ll be putting out an in depth review video for those models in the coming month or so. Been having too much fun riding to actually get my thoughts together and shoot some focused video.

so between the GT, Sunday, big ripper, or monster which would you recommend for a 5'9 rider looking to wheelie, cruise around town, and get some fitness in ?

I don’t have a link, but I ended up with 30/15, and I think I might shift to 33/15

And they have done a better job

​@@alansandell8026agreed SE bikes are overpriced pieces of garbage.

I think this gray one was just a cheapo from a big box sporting goods store. I switched it out for an Arundel one that holds my UE Boom 3 Bluetooth speaker. Actually, I’m hoping to film a “bike update” this weekend showing the mods I’ve made since October, hopefully it helps other figure out what works for them

Great question, and honestly, at your size, the 24” will still be too small. Sure, the wheels will be “stronger” if you land crooked, but for the most part, you’ll be cramped and it will be impossible to sit and pedal on that bike (trust me, I just sold my 24” Sunday Model C three weeks ago). I am all about the 29” bikes for adult sizes these days ... with only the fat tired 26” bikes (SE Fat Quad, Fat Ripper) being another viable option, albeit slightly heavier and slower.

@@dadmodewheeliegang thank you so much for the quick response. OK, so I've made the decision based on your advice. I'm actually driving as we speak from Diego to LA to get one bc all shops are sold out for 6wks down here.which is better with resale, etc? The red or the green?

I think the red version is gorgeous in person, but both bikes are nice. I went with green because I liked the simple aesthetic and especially the brown seat. I think red is more appealing for the wheelie crowd. You’re pretty lucky there are shops in driving distance with new bikes! Everything in the Bay Area feels sold out, and Facebook marketplace is full of $1,000+ Big Flyers and up. $1,200+ Big Rippers. Having ridden both, I stand by my assertion that the High C is the best bang for the buck at its price point.

@@dadmodewheeliegang bro, I just drove back and got the green. Can't wait to take it out with my 6yr old boy tomorrow. I got him a Sunday Primer yesterday after getting fed up. I got him a Walmart bike with training wheels back then. Took the wheels off after some time. He got pretty good so step time to freewheel. Then I went to target last week and saw the mongoose and got it. Suprised him after school for no reason. Man, it was pure junk after really working on it. You could adjust the brakes ever as it was always off. Other things were cheap and annoying. I got fed up and just went into a shop and they had 1 18". He said not trying to be a car salesman but if you follow the market, these things are insanely hard to get. They're flying off the shelves. I got it and in the 3 hrs all the things I was looking at were gone. Glad I got the only model as they said they won't have any for 6wks. He loves it as it actually works with quality parts made in the USA versus companies that went big business and went on volume from China over quality. So this should be fun tomorrow

I think it depends on what you're looking for. The Sunday is a well built bike, but I'm not aware of them doing anything for the BikeLife community, whereas SE created the movement and the community, and continues to invest in hosting rideouts, sponsoring rides and riders, etc. I don't see Sunday doing that with their 29" bike, they seem more focused on their 20" customers.

DUDE. That is super awesome of her. I’m jealous, because it’s such a clean looking machine!

Hi Jordin, it does not. It comes with a low flange hub with the smaller side of a flip flop (30mm thread)

Hi Jeff, I think you’ll be just fine. There are thousands of teens and adults your size that are killing it on these bikes. I’m 5’11, 185# at this point. From a price point perspective, the Sunday is a great value for the overall quality of components, and the cheaper bikes like Framed, leave a lot to be desired if you’re planning to put some real miles into the bike.

@@dadmodewheeliegang How do you like it for curb jumping and general BMX screwing around ???

Totally like it, and I also done a bit of light dirt trails with it.

Hi, this is a single speed bike, definitely not a fixed gear.

Origin8 Hornet 15T

I have both but I like the monster quad for around town riding because it’s a bit softer feeling with the big tires

@@dadmodewheeliegang ok 👍 thanks I love my Sunday funday 20inch, but really fell in love with the quad! Now here's the kicker monster quad for 650 or high c for 300 both almost new condition stock?

@@toad2039 I think I’d lean towards the Quad because the frame is so unique and I personally like disc brakes. Whichever one you get, enjoy it in good health!

@@dadmodewheeliegang I have to agree love the Sunday but I think ima enjoy the quad more. Thanks for the opinion appreciated 👍

I bought 1 at my local bike store, 1 online from citygrounds, and I see there are some available at danscomp

I checked some online sites but it looks sold out everywhere!

@@dadmodewheeliegang Hey thanks for looking bro! Appreciate it

It’s super small, and with some dirt and dust on the bike, I’m more concerned with riding :)

You’ve got to be strong to ride that up hills!

My Big Flyer is 33/15 factory. Feels kinda chill to me. Could be a little easier with a 16T freewheel....but my Big Flyer ratio feels MUCH better than my 2021 GT Performer which has 36/17.

It’s a freewheel, the smaller thread on a flip flop hub (typically 13T-15T).

@@dadmodewheeliegang cheers for that, I did read it google it, but I swear i seen in the high c manual it was a cassette. All good any way. Cheers for the info

Thanks man, I agree with a lot of your assessment. I also have a big ripper now that I’m playing with, so sometime this summer I’m going to do a head to head comparison. They’re the same, but different. Oh, I also had trouble with the seat clamp. Too much lube (any lube) for sure.

Sorry man, I gotta say, the shipping folks have been moving a lot of stuff since this pandemic started, so hopefully it wasn’t major damage and you can just cover it up with a decal

@@dadmodewheeliegang Yeah I’m not worried about it, the way I see it is it’s a bike it’s meant to be thrown around I’ll probably do more damage to it over time than the guys who shipped it ever could 😂

Stand over height might be a little challenging, but overall I think you’ll be fine. There are thousands of younger guys riding the heck out of their wheelie bikes, and they’re about your size.

I'm 5'7 as well and can still ride with the seat raised a little feels really comfortable

Kids have been popping wheelies on 29ers for several years. Your height is perfect.

@@27jacobhartley that's the one thing that worried me, big guys on small bikes. I have sat on the Orange high C, it feels good. But I want the green one. At $1,200 they are expensive especially when put up against a 29er Mountain bike, that money gets you a lot of performance parts brakes shocks etc.

29” all day long

Sweet!!

I wish more of the big bmx bikes had that as a feature ... we're out riding these things for hours, so it would be great to carry water

@@dadmodewheeliegang Exactly. I saw that Kink Drifter has a water bottle mount also but none of the others unfortunately.

These are anodized, not painted

Yes, this bike is definitely sturdy