This is the BIGGEST bike I've ever ridden (Niner WFO first ride)

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2 жыл бұрын

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Today we're heading to Pajarito bike park so Macky can try out the biggest bike he's ever ridden, the Niner WFO 9 RDO. With 170mm of suspension in the back and 180mm in the front, what better place to try it out than Pajarito, which is known for it's steep, rough, hand-cut singletrack. The WFO is also available on Competitive Cyclist (bit.ly/3NYQhWK) in case you're in the market for the ultimate park bike.
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@stephencaggiano1085 2 жыл бұрын

LOVE the reverse shots! Really shows the speed and skill even more than the first person shots.

@hakanskogstjarna5180 2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree! They gave a feeling of being carsick but the bike handling was much clearer when viewed from that angle.

@richardp6461 2 жыл бұрын

I like it as well, seems like you can appreciate the changes in elevation more.

@madilinegrant 2 жыл бұрын

Dude! The backup camera was perfect. Sid is basically a freestyle drone with perfect control.

@giffmann2 2 жыл бұрын

I like the follow cam view! I think you used it really effectively.

@bryandelledonne3029 2 жыл бұрын

Definitely gives a really cool look into Macky’s form and ride style you don’t see from the chest cam

@Yoda-em5mt 2 жыл бұрын

Yep the rear view is super cool way better than pov or pov with a rider in front , man those chair lifts are fast 😂😂

@jdoubleup 2 жыл бұрын

Not going to lie but whenever you two do a cool downhill section, the little kid in me goes "WHEEEE" 😁

@Saschabear95 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve got a first generation WFO that I still ride from occasionally, Niner was way ahead of the times with big wheels and long travel. It’s been insanely reliable and a Kom machine

@ianfurqueron5850 2 жыл бұрын

I bought a 1st gen WFO as well - I even had a Dorado 29 fork for it, although I ended up selling it before I could build it up. The lack of worthy wheels and tires at the time killed the project. Definitely ahead of the curve back then.

@alexrobles6492 2 жыл бұрын

Love all your videos! Enjoy seeing the bikes you ride.

@evilbanks 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video as always.

@curl-E 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome new angles with the camera! Super entertaining to watch.

@8rett 2 жыл бұрын

Yesssssss, more park stuff!! Love it!

@lagwall 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I love the big bike video!!!!

@mikewilliams6086 2 жыл бұрын

Was om gaining myself on the chairlift with you guys in the sun. Such a beautiful location. Thanks for the videos

@mariel8467 2 жыл бұрын

Love the tailgate cam!! Different feeling of action

@d-nicebikes 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Follow cam view. Been hoping this would happen soon now that you are doing some lift park rides. Both bikes look great, Macky, you'd never know you haven't ridden a bike that size. Rode it like a champ! Great to see more of these trail rides from you both!

@easty-stage-4-fighter. 2 жыл бұрын

agreed, the rear shots are awesome . welll done

@melissa7122 2 жыл бұрын

The rear facing camera shots were awesome! Good luck at the single speed championships! Keep the 👑 Macky!!

@poppawhit1 2 жыл бұрын

You both always have fun. I really enjoy your adventures and loving relationship.

@willseeways 2 жыл бұрын

The reverse shots are incredible! It was really fun to study and understand bike handling, body position, and line choice from those shots. Keep it up!

@JimCockerham 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Getting the front view of Macky was really cool! Looked like trees were flying at him :)

@TheSimong69 2 жыл бұрын

fantastic vlog

@HsiawenHull 2 жыл бұрын

Watched this video 3 times already. Actually bought a niner and the wfo because of your content!

@darrenbutterworth807 2 жыл бұрын

Love "Follow-Cam", it looks great! 👍🚴💯

@redrover9988 2 жыл бұрын

Off the jumps I can hear the landing sound so solid and complete. Nice.

@Magoo71 2 жыл бұрын

Yep...it does not go "clunk" when he hits the ground....like he's landing on a pillow!

@5kidmonty 2 жыл бұрын

those trails are perfect

@jmoutdoors2801 2 жыл бұрын

Sick whip

@tamserenity 2 жыл бұрын

To be honest I have never owned a full squish because I love hardtails. I don't have any trails in the area that I would need a full squish for. But... I sure am jealous of this one!! That bike is sick!!

@shaunomeara843 2 жыл бұрын

Oh I can relate to the rain at the moment 6weeks of just non stop in New Zealand bring on summer 🌞

@garyonnen7634 2 жыл бұрын

Follow cam, good stuff. More please. Thanks.

@peppelepeu7156 Жыл бұрын

Definitely considering replacing my current frame with a Niner WFO. looks amazing.

@jakobholm1847 Жыл бұрын

That was kind of a fresh idea, the "tailgating" angle. Not too many youtubers use that to my experience. Oddly enough it felt easier to see details in riding technique than in the classic POV from a following rider.

@user-mj4mw3fb2q 6 ай бұрын

It's not the rain thats a big deal, its the NM monsoon lightening. Goes from perfectly sunny to put the fear of God in under an hour!

@NathanEide 2 жыл бұрын

As someone who rides Aggressor/DHF II I feel seen Syd, thanks :)

@GossieMTB 2 жыл бұрын

looks fun! :)

@robmclarty 2 жыл бұрын

loving the reverse syd-cam

@bpinsf 2 жыл бұрын

Follow cam is nice!

@tomassanesson902 2 жыл бұрын

Sooo awesome 👍🤘❤❤

@Mrod24_7 2 жыл бұрын

If you guys have time you should come down to Ruidoso and I can show you around we have a really fun 50 miles of trails

@jmoutdoors2801 2 жыл бұрын

You guys rock by the way

@lemonadejars 2 жыл бұрын

It’s weird seeing Syd and a Macky on enduro sized bikes as I haven’t been watching the channel long. The irony is I’m not even into XC, more into DH/Enduro but I enjoy the channel nonetheless 🤘🏻

@b.r.3232 2 жыл бұрын

New bike,....cooool!

@Xgecko66 2 жыл бұрын

Kudos on the split screen….please do this more when possible

@bennyheng662 2 жыл бұрын

Nice bike!! BTW i finally bought the MTB it would have been almost 8months since i returned mtb'ing - the road bike has been totally abandoned. LOL

@doncrescas 2 жыл бұрын

The DHF/dissector combo is great but the dissector wears down very fast in desert conditions in my experience.

@BuddinAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

I see something new and strange around your neck!? What is it? And maxxis tires! Keep up the awesome videos!!!

@sydandmacky 2 жыл бұрын

We've been experimenting with the Q Collar (bit.ly/3OHSztD) which is used to protect against micro concussions. They sent us a couple to try out, so we're using them when at the bike park and racing enduro. Haven't been using them long enough to say anything one way it another, but figure a little extra protection is never a bad thing! And we're hoping that it'll help with visual processing on rough trails at high speeds.

@BourbonEnthusiast Жыл бұрын

Do you need a special headset adapter for the bottle cap? I love that!

@sydandmacky Жыл бұрын

It's Niner's YAWYD stem cap: www.ninerbikes.com/yawyd/

@1pho3nixmatt 2 жыл бұрын

Yoooo the picture-in-picture usage of the first backwards shot was a brilliant choice! Wasn't expecting it, even having seen it prior. (For anyone reading this who didn't, come join Patreon for exclusive and/or extended footage 😉)

@ostankovalex1176 2 жыл бұрын

a nice freeride bike, but you should also try an enduro one - around 160 of travel. It should pedal really well :)

@sydandmacky 2 жыл бұрын

We ridden the RIP 9 RDO (Niner's Enduro bike) quite a bit and love it too! That's Syd's favorite bike in the garage!

@ostankovalex1176 2 жыл бұрын

@@sydandmacky that's nice, bat that's more of a trail bike with 140mm travel :) I meant something between RDO and this one this one is very close to a downhill bike with pedal platform :)

@slide_drexler 2 жыл бұрын

awesome video, as always. have you guys done a video on pre race nutrition yet?

@sydandmacky 2 жыл бұрын

We don't really do anything different from our normal meal routine. But we do try to drink a bottle an hour, alternating drink mix and water, the whole day before. That's Coach Mike's thing and seems to work well!

@slide_drexler 2 жыл бұрын

@@sydandmacky alright.thanks!

@jasonlewis6914 2 жыл бұрын

That bike is f*ckin sick? I just got the niner air 9 aluminum hardtail a few months ago. Already upgraded almost everything lol. Industry nine trail 1/1 wheelset magura mt8 brakes carbon 25mm rise handlebar carbon saddle titanium bolts. Running 203mm rotor up front and 180mm in the rear make such a difference in braking power.

@sydandmacky 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a sweet build!

@RIZABUV87 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! I always like your Pajarito rides. What are you wearing on your necks?

@sydandmacky 2 жыл бұрын

@RIZABUV87 2 жыл бұрын

@@sydandmacky Wow, super cool product. Good on you to use it!

@crwalker8469 2 жыл бұрын

Just realized you guys cover your caps with bottle caps. How do you attach them? Nice job with the follow cam. Sweet ride.

@sydandmacky 2 жыл бұрын

We use Niner's YAWYD stem cap: www.ninerbikes.com/yawyd/

@josesbox9555 Жыл бұрын

If you guys are up for a road trip can you drive to anchorage ak so I can try your bike? 😜

@JorgeHernandez-ni8te 2 жыл бұрын

Enduro Macky soon???

@roneysilveira7606 2 жыл бұрын

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@testrella04 2 жыл бұрын

OMG that's a micro machine car did you have to wind it out to make it up that hill

@seasonedsurfer23 2 жыл бұрын

Syd, how were you liking that dissector out back? Been wanting to try that tire for a while.

@sydandmacky 2 жыл бұрын

Only been on it twice, this video and one other time as a front tire (with a Rekon on back). Really like it!

@sdmtb619 2 жыл бұрын

I know you're a Pro MTBer's that KZfaq, but I would have liked to see either of you enter the Whistler EWS against the other KZfaqrs.

@sydandmacky 2 жыл бұрын

We've raced a lot of EWS races over the years (I, Macky have raced 21 of them) including Whistler a couple times. At this point though we don't have much interest in racing EWS as there are other events that sound more fun.

@frantic299 2 жыл бұрын

Did I miss something? Not Vittoria tires anymore? Also reverse camera angle is the best angle. Less go pro effect and you get the full view of the rider.

@sydandmacky 2 жыл бұрын

No tire sponsor this year, so we're trying out some other options!

@frantic299 2 жыл бұрын

@@sydandmacky Right on! I usually run Bontrager stuff. Just have had better longevitiy with them but The Aggressor as a rear tire is probably my favorite pattern I've ever ran.

@markschnell6260 2 жыл бұрын

When Syd is following you I noticed a lot of movement in her steering. Looks somehow odd to me. But I have no idea why.

@CaptConfusion71 2 жыл бұрын

What are the neck wrap thingies you guys are wearing on the last run up the lift?

@RobertoRosarioFerreira 2 жыл бұрын

I came here to ask the same question

@markschnell6260 2 жыл бұрын

Me too

@sydandmacky 2 жыл бұрын

@alexiea7831 2 жыл бұрын

lol, thought they were new sound devices, neck conducting shokz?

@chazk5376 2 жыл бұрын

I loved my Vittoria Aggaros and Mazzas. What do you think about going (back) to Maxxis?

@sydandmacky 2 жыл бұрын

We actually never rode Maxxis (we've been on Vittoria since 2012). Been happy so far, but also love our Vittoria rubber!

@chazk5376 2 жыл бұрын

@@sydandmacky Thanks for responding! I always appreciate the content you two provide.

@ianfurqueron5850 2 жыл бұрын

So... how long until Syd gets a WFO?

@hoopersmith 2 жыл бұрын

What did you use to put the bottle cap on the stem?

@sydandmacky 2 жыл бұрын

We use Niner's YAWYD stem cap: www.ninerbikes.com/yawyd/

@hanstubben 2 жыл бұрын

Question, if you want to have a smoother feel, why not ride a smoother trail? If my RKT9RDO can't handle the trail, it's not a trail for me personally.

@sydandmacky 2 жыл бұрын

Fair enough. We both really enjoy the challenge of riding extremely technical trails as fast as possible, so that's where the smoother feel of the bigger bike comes in as it lets us ride those trails faster.

@kenth7211 2 жыл бұрын

will there be an update on macky's siblings straw bale house?

@sydandmacky 2 жыл бұрын

Eventually. They've made some progress (poured a concrete floor, put in the ceiling) but maybe not as much as they were hoping this summer.

@curtisflake7999 2 жыл бұрын

What bike rack are you using?

@sydandmacky 2 жыл бұрын

That's the 1-Up Equip-D Double plus an extra tray.

@stevescering5458 2 жыл бұрын

Is Maxxis tires a new sponsor? Or just the honest choice for racing? I have seen you Instagram post for the championship you mentioned and Maxxis was your choice. Curious mind needs to know. I do run Maxxis tires myself.

@sydandmacky 2 жыл бұрын

We don't have a tire sponsor this year, so we're trying out a variety of tires. Maxxis was nice enough to send us out some and we've been super pleased so far!

@frankapple4130 2 жыл бұрын

I prefer Vittoria but many good options

@theduckrc211v4 2 жыл бұрын

The problem is that they don't make it in aluminum .

@P4P5 2 жыл бұрын

What are you wearing around your necks?

@MattW.. 2 жыл бұрын

I wondered that too....any one know?

@sydandmacky 2 жыл бұрын

@rascal1234 2 жыл бұрын

The WFO is a huge bike. BTW, borrowing someone’s bike is like borrowing their underwear.

@rpungello 2 жыл бұрын

What’s on your necks at 15:10?

@sydandmacky 2 жыл бұрын

We've been experimenting with the Q Collar (q30.com/). Interesting science about micro concussions...

@sapinva 2 жыл бұрын

Have never seen a bottle cage on a downhill bike. What do you use it for?

@frankapple4130 2 жыл бұрын

It’s not a downhill bike

@sapinva 2 жыл бұрын

@@frankapple4130 Sorry, does it become a downhill bike at 170.001 mm of travel? In any case don't see a water bottle staying put at a downhill bike park without velcro or duct tape. Thought maybe it was for tools or something.

@frankapple4130 2 жыл бұрын

It’s an enduro bike. They are made to pedal up but prioritize going down. They are great for bike parks but also areas that you need to pedal up. That’s where the water bottle cage comes in

@sydandmacky 2 жыл бұрын

The bottle actually stays in quite well, even on the super rough stuff!

@sapinva 2 жыл бұрын

@@frankapple4130 It's a massive bike and I doubt anyone would notice it's not a "downhill" if it had a Fox 40. My apologies to the bike marketing departments of the world.

@Magoo71 2 жыл бұрын

Whats with the FLAT pedals? I know I see the clips in the middle but why the rest of the pedal?

@Kylmayfi1 2 жыл бұрын

If you unclip while riding, the platform still allows you to have some sort of support until you can clip back in.

@Magoo71 2 жыл бұрын

@@Kylmayfi1 Sounds good I guess....I have had clipless since they have been on the market and I guess I've never considered anything else... I actually use to use leather straps/toe clips on my Road bike !!

@sydandmacky 2 жыл бұрын

The big platform also improves the pedal feel while descending. Most Enduro/DH style clipless shoes have less stiff soles than XC shoes (since you don't care as much about the pedaling efficiency) so the bigger pedals provide a nice wide platform that you can feel through the shoes. It's hard to explain, but you definitely feel more connected to the bike and less like you're standing on a tiny piece of metal!

@Magoo71 2 жыл бұрын

@@sydandmacky Thanks for the explanation Macky! I really appreciate it! I wear XC Sidi', but maybe I should try a set of pedals like that to see if the bike handling feels different/better. Do you use these type of pedals on all your races?

@sydandmacky 2 жыл бұрын

Nope, just for trail/Enduro stuff as that's where we care about the descending feel enough to sacrifice some pedaling efficiency (the benefit of super stiff XC shoes). I would say the way we think about it is: is the focus of this ride the uphill (intervals, XC racing, etc)? XC shoes and pedals. Is the focus the downhill (general trail riding, Enduro races, bike park)? Enduro shoes and pedals.

@selder03 2 жыл бұрын

No more Vittoria?

@sydandmacky 2 жыл бұрын

No tire sponsor this year, so we're trying some other people's!

@selder03 2 жыл бұрын

@@sydandmacky cool. Keep on Rollin

@kennethroth6757 2 жыл бұрын

Niner bikes should look into Esker cycles for copying there suspension design.

@graffix11us 2 жыл бұрын

A little disappointed, I gotta say, I really thought you were going to cut to the time Macky hit Syd. Especially with a trail named Aspen for Trouble }:> Big bikes can be fun, I've got a 170/150 69'er that I always say is confidence inspiring. Nothing ever feels like it's too much for that thing.

@sydandmacky 2 жыл бұрын

We weren't home when editing this one so didn't have access to all of our archival footy!

@graffix11us 2 жыл бұрын

@@sydandmacky Fair enough! I'm in Leadville for the stage race when making the comment 🤣

@sydandmacky 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@richardp6461 2 жыл бұрын

Tailgating Sid.....🤔.. not a bad thing.☮️

@patrickglenn2969 2 жыл бұрын

No more Vittoria? Maxxis rubber is where it’s at.

@sydandmacky 2 жыл бұрын

We don't have a tire sponsor this year, so we're trying out some different rubber.

@gabem920 2 жыл бұрын

Niner bikes use cheap carbon. My Niner broke in 4 places. Never again. Niner customer service was no help.

@michaelmann3636 2 жыл бұрын

The fact that you ride Niner bikes is the question, POJ’s.

@flemming_j_ 2 жыл бұрын

Dear americans, “biggest/smallest”, is size, not travel. Simply, just wrong 😂😂. I know, that is how you say/do, but it is still wrong. Still loving this Channel though 😉

@frankapple4130 2 жыл бұрын

It’s a combination of travel, reach, and chainstay length

@flemming_j_ 2 жыл бұрын

@@frankapple4130 No, the Word “Big” in bicycles, in the rest Of the World, relates to size only, nothing more, nothing less. Travel is not a part Of that. As i Said, i am Well Award that they say bag/small in relation to travel, that does not make it right though.