330lb Giant Man vs 130mm vs 140mm vs 150mm vs 160mm vs 170mm Bikes

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330lb Giant Man vs 130mm vs 140mm vs 150mm vs 160mm vs 170mm Bikes

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@jcreeker5581 Жыл бұрын

Dude, the sacrifices you make for science. Totally awesome. Thank you.

@nrmlmtber Жыл бұрын

🫡

@henryshow15 Жыл бұрын

@@nrmlmtber 🤜🏼🤛🏼

@darthjarjar2742 Жыл бұрын

You're very inspiring as a fellow large rider who was worried about my weight when I got my new Stumpjumper last year seeing another huge guy riding specialized bikes with no problems gives me much more confidence

@chrisoralls3555 Жыл бұрын

I just bought a Stumpjumper Alloy in May and also worried. I'm 6'4" and like 280lbs. I was pointed in the direction of his channel by a local bike shop employee who said you have nothing to worry about, just rip it. After watching his videos I am definitely at ease about it. 👍👍

@jackb55391 Жыл бұрын

Hell yes dude. I'm 6'9" and 280lbs. No one says we can't rip like everyone else, but we are so much harder on equipment no matter the activity. This popped on my feed and now checking out your videos. Shout out to the big man athletes 🤘🤘

@geemy9675 Жыл бұрын

longer legs = longer "travel" 🤣

@theicem4n450 Жыл бұрын

6’7 250, I feel your pain my friend.

@matejkolarrr Жыл бұрын

Im 6’3-6’4 320 lbs its super hard for me to get bike

@sup-stoner Жыл бұрын

@@matejkolarrrthe bike probably doesn't want you to crush it😂

@matejkolarrr Жыл бұрын

@@sup-stoner i got a bike also i didint knew my weight but i weigh 297 lbs aint that bad lol

@petergriffin4724 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely inspiring dude! You are such a big man and drive like an Athlet. Keep going buddy 💪🏻

@lyssanch3096 Жыл бұрын

He uses electronic bikes

@petergriffin4724 Жыл бұрын

@@lyssanch3096 in my opinion, it doesn’t matter :)

@nrmlmtber Жыл бұрын

Just trying to inspire more big people to get out there! Cheers🤜🏼🤛🏼

@rickywoods3101 Жыл бұрын

@@nrmlmtber you should go one the carnivore diet for a few months . The first few weeks are tuff but after that it's not that hard .. you can eat as much meat and eggs as you want and I dropped from 289 to 215 In less than a year and I had ripped Abs and I was able to do so so much more lol!

@emru7076 Жыл бұрын

Hi Peter

@BasicPremium Жыл бұрын

As a 6’4” 250lb man (was 300 a few months ago but keto be treating me well) who used to mountain bike I just want to say thanks for the inspiration to get back out there

@nrmlmtber Жыл бұрын

First off, congratulations on the fitness/weight loss accomplishments! My main goal is to get more people out on the trails and make em laugh in the process!

@piotrchrzanowski8640 Жыл бұрын

how did you cope applying keto to bike riding ? did you resign from IF or what did you do ?

@hxcdynasty Жыл бұрын

I dont think i have ever been so stressed during while watching a video. I have snapped pedals before and its not fun, i have hardware in my foot because of it lol keep up the awesome videos!

@nrmlmtber Жыл бұрын

That sounds extremely painful!

@danielborisoff Жыл бұрын

The editing and music choice is really impressive!! LOVE IT!!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK MAN!!!

@nrmlmtber Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Just dont want to make dry/boring videos😅

@weepingBear Жыл бұрын

pretty awesome in my book! stocky 220+ lbs rider here on a status 160 with 170 fork. You inspire me man!

@oak7746 Жыл бұрын

Is climbing on the 160 as bad as people say? What do you like and dislike about the bike? Been looking into them

@weepingBear Жыл бұрын

@@oak7746 I'm not gonna lie, you gotta be physically fit in a way, that you could handle the climbs, but same as goes with any other 160+ travel bikes, It's the same thing. Longer travel=challenging uphills, but if your racing XC on it, it's not for you. It is for steep, techy downhill & jumpline trails.

@imududeplaynududedisguisedasa- Жыл бұрын

@@oak7746 I'm 6'4 at 210 and ride a status 160, absolutely love the bike, tried 6 different tire combos on her so far, I run 25lbs of tire pressure front an rear with the hard cushcore because the status wheelset is a bit soft and i wanted to protect them from damage on hard rock impacts. I haven't changed anything on the bike except the pedals and swapped to an ergon seat. Climbing doesn't feel any worse then any other 12 spd despite the aggressive super slack angles and the raked out front headtube angle, might have something to do with the 170mm cranks 11-50t an the very capable 32t chainring. Climbing is never fun let's be honest but no, I don't feel like it's any worse at all. It's surprising to me how many people think this bike climbs so bad.

@nrmlmtber Жыл бұрын

Glad to inspire! Also great bike choice, love my Status🙌🏻

@natepressel6747 4 ай бұрын

The mere concept of this is amazing! This is what the internet is for! You inspire me, I've been trying to get back under 250 before I start riding again so I don't shatter all my expensive stuff (and probably hurt myself). You don't see guys out there like us. I'm going out. Thanks.

@OlavAlexanderMjelde Жыл бұрын

You should add some bottomless tokens on the air suspension, so you get a less linear end of stroke on forks and shocks. Maybe start with 2 or 3 tokens and redo some tests, especially on the long range bikes I think you can then have a soft initial hit and a more progressive dampening without getting that hard bottom out experience

@jamesjenkins8373 Жыл бұрын

4:42 when I go from my full suspension to my dirt jumper

@saltybmxer6977 Жыл бұрын

You are the only guy I know of that can bottom out a bike before it hits ground. Keep shredding!!

@nrmlmtber Жыл бұрын

Haha!!! Good point, just noticing that now too😂

@ArtemwikBogdanov Жыл бұрын

This is a very fun test)) Good luck to you Bro I once also weighed 168kg (370LBS) but then decided it was time to change something in life and lost weight to 108kg, now 120kg (264lbs) And I was interested to see this test) Thank you and good luck in everything!

@818Macho Жыл бұрын

Did you start riding bike at 370 ? I’m there rn and can’t find a bike to support my weight, tires go flat when I get on.

@ArtemwikBogdanov Жыл бұрын

@@818Macho no, at first I lost weight, and then I started riding a bike)

@user-xp4ov5od8t Жыл бұрын

@@818Macho xl mountain bike or touring bike, aluminum frames

@dzdhandzcan816 4 ай бұрын

@@818Macho I’m having this problem as well. I’ve been looking for a bike to ride (any suggestions thank you) so I can lose weight get healthy & in shape.... I’m 360 I plan to get back to 200-215 my high school weight PLEASE PRAY FOR ME 😂

@tedo2367 Жыл бұрын

"The bike is totally fine" as your buddy looks in disbelief. Epic video. Thanks

@nrmlmtber Жыл бұрын

Thanks my dude! Im so happy nothing bad happened😅

@CaliradoKid Жыл бұрын

I want to see you testing bikes on jumps WHILE being abandoned in the forest! 😂

@nrmlmtber Жыл бұрын

You need to stop predicting the future videos😂

@Paul-oe9sy Жыл бұрын

Big riders needs more suspension than light riders i think. Just more inertia to absorb on every hit. Great demo.

@boniedwa Жыл бұрын

Big riders needs more air pressure in suspension, not more travel. There is a bigger problem form them, big cyclists can lose warranty only by riding as bikes have weight restrictions.

@nrmlmtber Жыл бұрын

Thats my thought as well, i definitely ride a bit better with more travel

@Ashley-rj8up Жыл бұрын

This hurt to watch but also as a big guy myself mate me feel better. I can imagine landing on flat like that is by far the most stressful thing a bike will take, compared to landing on a jump with a nice landing!

@nrmlmtber Жыл бұрын

It was tough, i dont show it in this video but this was very stressful bc i hate la ding to flat

@Ashley-rj8up Жыл бұрын

@@nrmlmtber i can only imagine dude, puts alot of pressure on everything bike and us! I realised a dick ton of typos in what i Initially said also! Thanks for the reply dude, and thank you for repping us normal larger dudes and still shredding.

@simonjohnson7025 Жыл бұрын

Next should be 60tpi single ply vs 120tpi dual ply and do casing etc

@nrmlmtber Жыл бұрын

😂

@g_a_b_r_i_e_l_ Жыл бұрын

Your bikes are screaming for a shock pump

@hi9580 9 ай бұрын

Would pumping more air into the shocks help?

@derKischda Жыл бұрын

My guess is that you could make the hardtail landing better if you landed more rear wheel first. At least that's how I'm used to land when I rode bmx.

@nrmlmtber Жыл бұрын

100%, it was hard with this jump and i also wanted to really put the bike to test

@alexisonbike3652 Жыл бұрын

Man the fuse stanchions just vanished haha

@thereignofthezero225 Жыл бұрын

Putting that ramp to the test too 😄

@nrmlmtber Жыл бұрын

Right!!

@jules9094 Жыл бұрын

“I’m good” says the man who was definitely not good

@nrmlmtber Жыл бұрын

Yeaaaaa😅

@Jan_Capek Жыл бұрын

Epic thumbnail! 🤣 Kudos for your humour, courage and skills! 🙂

@nrmlmtber Жыл бұрын

Thank you🙏🏻

@quijadriss7650 Жыл бұрын

Just got a 130mm steel hardtail this weekend as my first mtb. Well see how it goes.

@frits8986 Жыл бұрын

At 2:43 it does look like you have a lil crack where the toptube meets the seattube 😅

@SkarTisu Жыл бұрын

Thumbs up for the classical music in the background!

@nrmlmtber Жыл бұрын

I keep it classy😂

@snailze6761 Жыл бұрын

Now that's Science!

@nrmlmtber Жыл бұрын

Only true science around here😅

@jbiker12 Жыл бұрын

i did some stress tests on my bikes, and they were painful, but not this painful. salute the bikes he tested

@Dempsey222 Жыл бұрын

Baked Alaska was getting some serious air in this video.

@hikinguphigh Жыл бұрын

Glad I found your channel. Just got back into mountain biking, I weighed myself the other day and was 23 stone 8lb. Which incidently is 330lb. Time to shift some of this weight

@jjcaron4381 Жыл бұрын

one time my friend went to a full-fledged bike park called Bryce bike park for the first time here in Virginia, and he went on his 2021 giant talon which is an entry level xc hardtail. he still sent double blacks though.

@nrmlmtber Жыл бұрын

Baller💪🏼🤙🏻

@angusmcgrail1440 Жыл бұрын

Me crying with 100mm of travel on my dj

@veronicachic Ай бұрын

Thanks for using classical music, classes up the joint 🙌

@VEXG32 6 ай бұрын

Looking to get into biking to try and get healthier. What bike suggestions do y’all have? I’m 6’3 368 pounds.

@patrickrgrier3195 Жыл бұрын

Well, thanks for the encouragement, all the bike shops I know don't want large riders on the demo bikes.

@nrmlmtber Жыл бұрын

Damn that sucks!

@andreiciotec9591 Жыл бұрын

Ahh yes, funny story from yesterday : i crashed and bcs im 220lbs, went in a tree and the tree broke (it was a dry medium diameter tree). Bcs i had full armor i have just a scratch and a ton of laughing from my riding mates:))))

@cabreraman6969 Жыл бұрын

Same thing happened to me a while back and I'm not a heavy rider at 75kg but the tree snapped. Annoyingly the tree was like poison ivy so it was itchy for like an hour

@renzlawmtb8305 Жыл бұрын

lol. felt the pain on that huck to flat on the hardttail

@lemuelnoble7961 Жыл бұрын

I love this channel.

@nrmlmtber Жыл бұрын

Thank you🙏🏻

@letsgo_inc Жыл бұрын

Wow, the entire specialized lineup. I have a heavily upgraded Fuse (140mm Z2, Stans wheels, 350s, etc...). It has held up to DH, enduro, everything but I only weigh 125 lbs. When I go to flat, I feel it in the wrists the most and rarely the ankles. The status 160 is my next ride.

@nrmlmtber Жыл бұрын

Your fuse build is exactly what i want to do with mine one day! And the Status is awesome, highly recommend it!

@Lenny-RNG Ай бұрын

May think your a big person but the only big thing I care abt is your personality 😊

@gwootsa1798 Ай бұрын

As a 6'6 280lb man that rides hardtail, I felt that last impact in my soul.

@MitchellKinard 4 ай бұрын

5'11 305, Hardtail, I run the forks with max pressure. It's been holding like that for years.

@Julius.the.fischerman Жыл бұрын

Bevor i watched your videos i wasn't sure if i should buy an Specialized status or commencal clach but now i own a status and it is one of the best decision i ever made

@ttengineer404 Жыл бұрын

I want to know what pressures you’re running in the suspension and tires, and the sag %. Because there is no way youre below 30% sag at your weight.

@nrmlmtber Жыл бұрын

Youre right😅 im lucky to get 35% sag. I max out the rear shock and run around 150psi in the fork depending what type of fork

@ttengineer404 Жыл бұрын

@@nrmlmtber as a big guy myself I hate these super high leverage ratio bikes now. It’s really hard to get proper sag on a bike with an air shock.

@illused Жыл бұрын

I'm just dominating my age group because everyone else 35+ rides a full sus for downhill races. 😜

@thomenyeart1754 6 ай бұрын

What rims you got on that 4:18 hardtail? I need me some of those so my wheels stay true after going over a bunch of tree roots

@Manwichman Жыл бұрын

Haha love the do bro👍🙋😝😎... I got a hardtail and love in Detroit. Not much to bottom out on over this way lol lol 😂😆

@berserkerfunestus Жыл бұрын

You should try a fully rigid bike!

@nrmlmtber Жыл бұрын

Ooooo thatlll be awesome!!

@ConnorSigma 21 күн бұрын

I have that exact 130mm hardtail, the specialized fuse and I’m putting 150mm forks on it because why not

@Anthony-zm8of Жыл бұрын

Bro your videos are all fire. Best in the game

@imududeplaynududedisguisedasa- Жыл бұрын

Nice vid bro! My buddy working the van booth got to meet you at proving grounds he said you're cool af and you're as funny as you are in your videos. Cool you did the status. Is that a zebra wrap or a paint job? Where did you order that wrap from if it is?

@nrmlmtber Жыл бұрын

Thats awesome! No joke i know exactly who youre talking about, small world! And the status is a paintjob done by TecGnar

@imududeplaynududedisguisedasa- Жыл бұрын

@@nrmlmtber Thanks, I'll check them out.

@B1KER Жыл бұрын

Great vid! Fun to see you creating over here. I just realized I wasn't subbed.

@kyleslater5245 Жыл бұрын

Holy crap your ankles looked like they hurt from that… props for going through this damn man…

@nrmlmtber Жыл бұрын

Still soar from it😅

@meteormedia7021 Жыл бұрын

I can almost guarantee that the Enduro frame is now broken. They all crack at the headtube eventually due to a pretty dumb design flaw.

@nrmlmtber Жыл бұрын

Mines totally fine, did a check after this video and everything looks normal👌🏼

@meteormedia7021 Жыл бұрын

@@nrmlmtber The cracks usually start inside of the headtube, where the bearings sit

@henryleydon2775 Жыл бұрын

I have an odd feeling that this man loves specialized and particularly its suspension calculator function (sorry not sorry)

@nrmlmtber Жыл бұрын

😂

@thegrommechanic6265 Жыл бұрын

BROOOOOOOOO reach out to pinkbike to do the hucks to flat for the next field tests.

@nrmlmtber Жыл бұрын

😅

@chilloutyaall Жыл бұрын

I said a prayer for you and that hard tail with Chinese off brand pedals 😳🙏🏻

@nrmlmtber Жыл бұрын

Thanks you🙏🏻

@bigscandi Жыл бұрын

So what I’m seeing here is that at 6’2” and about 320lbs I should be okay on my 160mm Commencal Meta HT.

@johnpaulsanchez1121 Жыл бұрын

the bike just goes sqwooooosh 😂😂

@aaronburela432 Жыл бұрын

Building a stumpjumper evo right now can't wait! Let's give a shout out to the shoes as well! 😂

@nrmlmtber Жыл бұрын

Youll love the evo! My favorite bike right now

@SnootchieBootchies27 Жыл бұрын

You're rotating your cranks on landing so your front foot gets way closer to the ground.

@andi1831 Жыл бұрын

Your'e so sympathic.

@graemehill9910 Жыл бұрын

My bike just said "please no"

@nrmlmtber Жыл бұрын

😂

@user-cr9gk3pd6l Жыл бұрын

Brother, put on a Santour and jump for fun. These forks are never pushed at full speed.

@deusexaethera Жыл бұрын

"Don't do this at home." I'm 5'6". I _can't_ do this at home. If my weight even started to approach yours I would be physically incapable of biking without having a heart attack.

@chikombechela2460 Ай бұрын

Yeahp! Just what I was looking for! Instant sub, thank you man 😅

@20DYNAMITE06 Жыл бұрын

What pressure were you running in the forks and do you have any volume spacers in them? Thiccbois wanna kno-

@nrmlmtber Жыл бұрын

A few of the forks have volume spacers but i couldnt give you specifics. All i know if that i run the rear shock to the max psi and the forks around 150psi

@kworbpudding4529 Жыл бұрын

the 170mm did bottomout rear and front

@JimS870 Ай бұрын

What do you have more faith in for those kinds of jumps, aluminum, or carbon frames? And have you ever busted a frame?

@zimmejoc Жыл бұрын

I'm also a big dude 6'6" only 250 though and was torn between the status 140 and 160. After seeing this, I'm glad I opted for the 160.

@Rahul-kp6wn Жыл бұрын

Best stress test ever seen

@flashfive23 Жыл бұрын

I’m half your weight buddy

@NOK2014_Corfu_Activities Жыл бұрын

Bikes before the jump: ffff.....

@ImthatPete Жыл бұрын

I'm a 300lb dude that rides a 110mm full suspension. It has made some scary noises, and I try not to get it airborne, but it's taken it all like a champ.

@nrmlmtber Жыл бұрын

I solute to you🫡

@Ben_Kasper Жыл бұрын

Everyone with a a 125 mm bike and less 👇

@Ben_Kasper Жыл бұрын

@@Jacob99174 what

@Jacob99174 Жыл бұрын

@@Ben_Kasper I don’t understand

@Ben_Kasper Жыл бұрын

@@Jacob99174 I don’t understand what you said

@Jacob99174 Жыл бұрын

@@Ben_Kasper there’s a misunderstanding here

@tabby4kyeet589 Жыл бұрын

@@Jacob99174 pure violence for no reason

@workhorsemtb7075 Жыл бұрын

6'5" 310 here. That was painful to watch.

@nameresu Жыл бұрын

This inspires some confidence to me. Thank you for the video

@Gem-Ex Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking one for the team :)

@storytimewithjessejamesnol3597 Жыл бұрын

I definitely thought those pedals would snap on the hardtail. Thank you for the research...don't hurt yourself ❤️

@darianbroadhead2863 Жыл бұрын

Being 6’8 220lb…I just enjoy knowing there are other big dudes out there who ride bikes 😂

@shwndh Жыл бұрын

Indeed. I'm 6'2" 220lbs and I feel the same way. Everybody can;t be 168lbs

@googlekonto2851 Жыл бұрын

Why do americans call themselve big if they are fat?

@darianbroadhead2863 Жыл бұрын

@@googlekonto2851 220lb at 6'8 is far from fat...not sure where you got "fat" from that comment?

@RippingWieber 2 ай бұрын

I'm 6,4, 310. I prefer hard tails. I would like to see your review on fox 36 to 38 would be interesting to see your take on it

@CarsonYoung-mf1bs 29 күн бұрын

He didn't clap the bike the bike claped him

@stevefitzherbert Жыл бұрын

everytime he land he tilt lil to his left side hahaha🤣🤣🤣

@genboi9290 Жыл бұрын

I’m just waiting for the comments now

@cthandrei4283 Жыл бұрын

Dude, those Adidas Superstars added at least 7mm to the suspension

@nrmlmtber Жыл бұрын

😂facts

@uattias Жыл бұрын

4:18 that hard tail has more travel than my hard tail. It bottoms out all of the time and i don't really complain about it. :/

@Bdigital9482 Жыл бұрын

And I hear I am just went and bought a new bike to get in shape. And there’s this guy. Fml. I’m a large guy myself. This guy is extremely impressive

@user-xp2bp5vm4y 29 күн бұрын

Bro didn't clap the suspension the hard tail clapped him

@xostefffff Жыл бұрын

imagine him doing this on a rockrider st 530s...

@fredEVOIX Ай бұрын

not the hardtail ! very brave man >

@sifka1607 4 ай бұрын

I'm currently shopping for a DH bike. Shopping bikes when you're tall and heavy isn't easy. I'm 191cm tall and a little bit under 100kg. I have my eyes on a Specialized Demo 7, seems like it could easily take my weight.

@mrhaboobi 9 ай бұрын

Hey man. Just found you vids. Love them. Use to be 300+lbs myself but sitting about 250 but I’m 48 and just starting out and wondered if you had a basics of jumping for big boys. Couple of how to vids would be primo. You got the skills and sometimes a big boys need is different to feather weights. Also what ramp is that. Looking to buy one buy most are 100kg limit. Cheers

@31527Joe Жыл бұрын

Big guys should never try hardtail MTB😂

@kylleven Жыл бұрын

Are those bikes 29”ers? Im a big guy too, and always kinda worried about snapping spokes or bending rims.. almost every manufacturer doesnt recommend our size on their bikes.. i would love a real world review on how 29” wheels hold op over time with heavy guys..

@hubble3835 Жыл бұрын

i think only the 170mm bike is 29, the others might be mullet or 27,5 i' recommend you a mullet maximum.. no 29" for the rear wheel, on the front its not that bad but 27,5 will still be stiffer. in my experience, the spoke count is most important. stock wheelsets often come with 28 spokes, which is not enough for big riders. i know an AM e-fully, which is used as a daily ride, and has a lot of issues with the spokes 29" front, 27,5" rear. getting a DH rim and 32 spokes atleast will help alot. hope pro 4 hubs, dt swiss fr 570 rims and dt champion spokes should be a really stiff and durable wheelset.

@nrmlmtber Жыл бұрын

For the most part i havent had major issues with wheels. I feel like nowadays wheels are built so well that theres a slim chance of them catastrophically breaking. But i do have to true my 29er more than my 27.5

@kylleven Жыл бұрын

Thanks guys 🤘😎

@feldybikes Жыл бұрын

Is this your audition to be the Pinkbike huck to flat guy? Cause it should be. And they should absolutely hire you.

@nrmlmtber Жыл бұрын

😂 maybeeeee

@alpinestars1980 15 күн бұрын

Does your bike require any special tires or tubes for the weight? I'm a big dude as well and I'm about to get back into biking for fitness, but I'm worried about the tires. Thanks in advance!

@bradenbeere571 Жыл бұрын

I am 210 lbs and 6'3", and I ride incredibly aggressively. I ended up cracking my old 130mm frame, and stepped it up to a 140 this year. that 10 mil actually made a substantial difference. I do find that I feel way more at home on the 160 mil though.