Are Steel Hardtails Relevant in a Full Suspension World?

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Cobra Kyle

Cobra Kyle

Күн бұрын

‪@knollybikeshq‬ Tyaughton: knollybikes.com/products/tyau...
Hardtails of Cobra's Past and Present:
Rocky Mountain Growler 40: alnk.to/31oyJpG
Marin San Quentin 1: bikesonline-usa.sjv.io/KjKrKz
Giant Fathom 29 2: www.giant-bicycles.com/us/fat...
Polygon Xtrada 7: bikesonline-usa.sjv.io/anRyeZ
Marin El Roy: bikesonline-usa.sjv.io/qn3j2O
Line Choice NWA: linechoice.store/
Where I've been for 7 months: • Cobra Kyle Lives!

Пікірлер: 95
@CobraKyle
@CobraKyle Жыл бұрын
Knolly reached out to me and sent me the missing dropper post cable grommet. Now that's service!
@fowoow
@fowoow Жыл бұрын
Just found this on my fyp page, how do you not have more subscribers?! The production quality is awesome, awesome bike, good jokes, great video!
@CobraKyle
@CobraKyle Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! That's very kind of you to say!
@punklizard21
@punklizard21 Жыл бұрын
I picked one up in DEC-2022. Love this bike. I just got back from Bentonville (Apri 2023) where I finally got to take it out on it's first ride. Mostly doing laps in Coler, and a visit to the Railyard. Watching you ride definitely helps reassure that this bike can do plenty more than I'm willing to throw at it.
@kenyanettingham1818
@kenyanettingham1818 Жыл бұрын
Glad to see your back out there making content, really appreciate it.
@CobraKyle
@CobraKyle Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! It's nice to be back
@willienillie6337
@willienillie6337 Жыл бұрын
wow one thing I saw on this video that I need to get for my bike is the internal post grommet. Mine is missing. Have no idea where it went.
@CobraKyle
@CobraKyle Жыл бұрын
I need to order one too haha. It's only 2 bucks, but I never really think about it.
@vicd5004
@vicd5004 Жыл бұрын
Congrats on that nice bike, Kylester!!! Great to see you on here!
@CobraKyle
@CobraKyle Жыл бұрын
Thanks mom. Now everyone knows my real name!
@snaXaminator
@snaXaminator Жыл бұрын
You're talking about a "dream bike", when I see NX stuff on it, made me very confused. Then you said the truth: "it pays of to have really small dreams" =)) You made my day :)) Thanks!
@ryanrayburn1894
@ryanrayburn1894 Жыл бұрын
He’s still got it!! Everyone doubted you, they all said “cobra can’t come back, he sucks now.” Well I always believed in you!… You make me want a hardtail, great video!
@CobraKyle
@CobraKyle Жыл бұрын
Not totally a washed up hack yet....yet. I knew you always believed in me!
@Manwichman
@Manwichman Жыл бұрын
Who said that? What a 💩 thing to say to anyone. What happened?
@ryanrayburn1894
@ryanrayburn1894 Жыл бұрын
@@Manwichman every has been saying it for years... its all over the internet, just google it
@Chan1881
@Chan1881 Жыл бұрын
Congrats on getting your dream hardtail *and* the free Lyrik upgrade! 🎉
@Dempsey222
@Dempsey222 Жыл бұрын
Awesome hardtail. Enjoy your new bike.
@evanloudenback3700
@evanloudenback3700 Жыл бұрын
COBRA'S BAAACK!! 😆 Great to see a new video from our favorite KZfaqr! Congrats on the new hardtail, good to know what bike I'm getting next lol I bought a Nukeproof Reactor, most recently a Trek Top Fuel...only a matter of time before the trend continues 😛 My back isn't the best either, actually sold my only hardtail during winter...was shocked when I realized it was my most ridden bike (thanks Strava) but am already thinking of replacing it. Love Knolly as a brand, they make quality bikes - almost bought a Fugitive instead of the Top Fuel...almost. I digress, welcome back Sir! Sorry to hear about the concussion, stay safe and hope to see more 🙂
@CobraKyle
@CobraKyle Жыл бұрын
Thanks Evan! Sounds like I influenced your bike purchasing decisions lol. This Knolly is an excellent machine, so I hope you end up with one!
@user-dk7yd9um8j
@user-dk7yd9um8j Жыл бұрын
Congrats on the Knolly and the Spot!
@CobraKyle
@CobraKyle Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Tommy!
@ginogetsshreddy_mtb86
@ginogetsshreddy_mtb86 Жыл бұрын
HE’S BACK!!! Heck yeah Kyle that’s a nice bike congrats!
@CobraKyle
@CobraKyle Жыл бұрын
Hey Gino! Thanks dude!
@kjracz15
@kjracz15 Жыл бұрын
That "thank you" made me laugh. You got a sub. 😁
@JaredRMorgan
@JaredRMorgan Жыл бұрын
Wow! I forgot we filmed the build a bit. That was a while ago! Love the crossfire Easter egg. 😂
@CobraKyle
@CobraKyle Жыл бұрын
Yeah that was in August I believe. I take forever to make videos haha
@walken199
@walken199 Жыл бұрын
Great to see you back, please don’t leave us waiting like this again.
@CobraKyle
@CobraKyle Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I hope not to have to take such a long break again.
@nakitojimo2001
@nakitojimo2001 Жыл бұрын
I'm a massive HT fan from Indonesia n currently ride 2022 Patrol 094 (29er). HT got less love here because the hype of FS but I guess some guys are just like us, it's more gnarl n easy to maintain 😁
@markkroneman640
@markkroneman640 Жыл бұрын
Glad to see you're back! I credit your channel (specifically, the Teal Steel series) for helping me discover a love for mountain biking.
@CobraKyle
@CobraKyle Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark! That's super cool I helped get you into mountain biking...especially from such an old bike! Thanks for being around so long!
@crunchycrispybacon
@crunchycrispybacon Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip on the tire brand, hadn’t heard of American classic but I’ll definitely give them a try. Screw overpriced maxxis.
@Justin0765
@Justin0765 Жыл бұрын
Sick bike! Acetone will get the spank billboard off those rims.
@m4tzeeh
@m4tzeeh Жыл бұрын
Stumbled across your channel as it landed in my recommendation feed. Even though I am now riding a full suspension bike, I definitely would agree that hardtails are more fun to ride. I do miss that harsh feedback and the snappy feeling of a hardtail sometimes, but I also enjoy the softer, more forgiving riding experience a fully gives. 👍
@CobraKyle
@CobraKyle Жыл бұрын
I'm in the same boat haha. Whenever I go to some trails where things get sketchy I bring out the full suspension.
@Biking_with_Akiva
@Biking_with_Akiva Жыл бұрын
Sick... Dope color 🔥
@augustoespinal57
@augustoespinal57 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful bike
@mapetvelwasyl
@mapetvelwasyl 11 ай бұрын
Just bought mine yesterday... can't wait to take it out from the box when it's delivered
@CobraKyle
@CobraKyle 11 ай бұрын
Congratulations! It's such an awesome bike. Was riding it last night.
@mapetvelwasyl
@mapetvelwasyl 11 ай бұрын
@@CobraKyle it came today 😄 don't have time to try it now but it looks great. Quality of the frame is fantastic
@r737lundgren
@r737lundgren 4 ай бұрын
This bike interests me as well. Currently I am riding a 2022 Rocky Mountain Growler. Its a great bike but the geo is a little off for me. Mainly around reach etc. I have really long arms. Before my purchase I watched your review of the Growler and was pretty stoked. Over all the RM has been great but a steel hardtail with better geo is tempting. I'm seriously considering buying the frame and moving everything over. Any thoughts or suggestions?
@jasonlewis6914
@jasonlewis6914 Жыл бұрын
They also make a titanium hardtail frame I wish I could have it is 1 of the most beautiful titanium hardtail frames iv seen.
@CobraKyle
@CobraKyle Жыл бұрын
Yeah it's super nice! Out of my budget for sure though :(
@jasonlewis6914
@jasonlewis6914 Жыл бұрын
@@CobraKyle I know me to man around 3000$ 😬 lol
@peteskow3150
@peteskow3150 Жыл бұрын
Definitely a spot. It’s a rocker. Speaking of hard tails..
@CobraKyle
@CobraKyle Жыл бұрын
You spotted the Spot!
@oklahotb3217
@oklahotb3217 Жыл бұрын
The man is back!
@CobraKyle
@CobraKyle Жыл бұрын
Good to be back!
@BasicBodThor
@BasicBodThor 8 ай бұрын
Just ordered a frame to swap out from a Meta HT (and upgrade some parts). The only thing I find a bit weird is the dropper post cable routing, where it goes under the frame (outside) and then through to the back of the seat tube. Not sure why it doesn't just go in through the front of the seat tube and avoid potential damage by having it external below the BB
@eatnosenuggets
@eatnosenuggets Жыл бұрын
That's a really cool bike for sure.
@CobraKyle
@CobraKyle Жыл бұрын
100% agree!
@jurisx85
@jurisx85 Жыл бұрын
Haha you’re great, man. Great bike too
@johndelson6015
@johndelson6015 Жыл бұрын
Insane deal??? Dude a bike over 250.00 is too much for me, I'm just city commuting 😳😳😳
@magnusley9336
@magnusley9336 Жыл бұрын
And you’ll die as soon as you hit the trails.🎉
@stevekelly6544
@stevekelly6544 Жыл бұрын
Suuuuhweeeeet! ❤️🏆🤘🏼
@harrygrimley4352
@harrygrimley4352 Жыл бұрын
Very nice. Hope it's all you want from a bike. I agree, I prefer hardtails. I don't do much real downhill and avoid tricky teck. So... Name for your bike? Spanky? Promise I won't do it again 😅😅😅😅
@RotormanMTB
@RotormanMTB Жыл бұрын
Nice Rig Kyle. HCHT (Merida Big Trail) and a Norco Sight are my weapons of choice. Couldn't agree more, HT makes you a better rider - at least in my case.
@CobraKyle
@CobraKyle Жыл бұрын
Excellent bike choices! I wish we got Merida in the US. They look pretty nice
@RotormanMTB
@RotormanMTB Жыл бұрын
@@CobraKyle yeh its a shame - you're stuck with the Specialized fuse which I believe is a worse bike. (i mention that as its Merida who owns Specialized and is the reason Merida aren't imported there which is DUMB!. The reach on them are short for trailbike standards but upsizing solves that with the short seat tubes.. something I love about the Norco also. I usually ride a small but I'm loving the Medium in the Norco.
@mc540flip
@mc540flip Жыл бұрын
Wow what a great deal at $2000! Looking forward to some shreddy footage.
@CobraKyle
@CobraKyle Жыл бұрын
Yeah probably the best deal right now for $2k. I saw on their website that offer ends tomorrow. Better buy one Michael!
@mc540flip
@mc540flip Жыл бұрын
@@CobraKyle Ah man, no dice for me. I have 5 bikes- 3 of which are hardtails!
@rurazrazmedia7479
@rurazrazmedia7479 Ай бұрын
Come back to KZfaq man! Good videos
@awfully.average
@awfully.average 11 ай бұрын
im so into doctahawk right now ...but why press fit BB ?
@RunBikeMike
@RunBikeMike Жыл бұрын
I need to take it for a spin. That bike looks so good.
@CobraKyle
@CobraKyle Жыл бұрын
You're welcome to! I believe you switched to SPD's, so now we can swap bikes easy
@RunBikeMike
@RunBikeMike Жыл бұрын
@@CobraKyle I did switch just for you 😁
@kris8165
@kris8165 20 күн бұрын
I have to work 3 months for the "bargain" 3000$😅 Nice bike 🚲 Greetings from Croatia 😎
@huntstyle
@huntstyle Жыл бұрын
Kyle got a new bike, AND a new wig! 😉
@CobraKyle
@CobraKyle Жыл бұрын
haha it looks fantastic right?
@haithamelmaleh1138
@haithamelmaleh1138 Жыл бұрын
Why steel?
@dougiefreshrides9523
@dougiefreshrides9523 Жыл бұрын
What the heck. I should have seen this last night. And enough about that exotic sports car 😂
@CobraKyle
@CobraKyle Жыл бұрын
How can I stop talking about an automotive icon?!
@dougiefreshrides9523
@dougiefreshrides9523 Жыл бұрын
Lol. Just hacking on ya. Calm down. Where is the pics of it with the sea suckers on it with the sweet hardtail mounted.
@okayatbikes1909
@okayatbikes1909 Жыл бұрын
Mojo just started carrying guerilla gravity 😀
@CobraKyle
@CobraKyle Жыл бұрын
Oh very exciting! I'll have to come check them out
@Jacob99174
@Jacob99174 Жыл бұрын
Cobraaaaaa Tsssssssssssssssss
@Orney
@Orney Жыл бұрын
Shoutout Missouri stl for life
@CobraKyle
@CobraKyle Жыл бұрын
Missouri represent!
@TheNoseman1
@TheNoseman1 9 ай бұрын
I ride a Knolly Tyaughton Titanium and it could be the last bike I ever have. And I ride full North Shore gnar with it no problem. It is not the bike but the rider, and hardtails have a lot going for them. No pivots, great climbing and they teach real riding skills.....body english, line choice, poise.....sure, FS has a place and I like it but my HT gets 95% of the riding time.
@czechnolike
@czechnolike Жыл бұрын
Did you use my insurance company s hold music as background music?
@Happy_Biker
@Happy_Biker Жыл бұрын
Spot? 🤔
@CobraKyle
@CobraKyle Жыл бұрын
How'd you Spot that?!
@Happy_Biker
@Happy_Biker Жыл бұрын
@@CobraKyle 😆 You kinda made it easy 😉 I like the Banshee comment from the live stream, but they are very expensive.
@harrygrimley4352
@harrygrimley4352 Жыл бұрын
Kyle. HELLO.
@CobraKyle
@CobraKyle Жыл бұрын
Morning Harry!
@bubbastank3108
@bubbastank3108 Жыл бұрын
"More fun to ride"???? DEFINITELY
@CobraKyle
@CobraKyle Жыл бұрын
Bubba gets it!
@awfully.average
@awfully.average 11 ай бұрын
i have a stupidly slacked out hardtail ....im offended.
@kenny_kaos
@kenny_kaos Жыл бұрын
Aim low, get high!
@CobraKyle
@CobraKyle Жыл бұрын
Exactly! Always winning lol
@dheath3697
@dheath3697 Ай бұрын
How can that be a dream bike, no internal cabling, ugly cables hanging everywhere, they'll get caught on everything, pulled and stretched, no thanks! 😆
@GoodTrails
@GoodTrails Жыл бұрын
Hardtails are so fetch
@CobraKyle
@CobraKyle Жыл бұрын
Agreed! You know all the hip terms!
@wilwebster2571
@wilwebster2571 5 ай бұрын
you nose dive on every jump/drop you hit
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