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@rafaelexelese Ай бұрын

What size is that sir?

@idiotonbike Ай бұрын

Size Large

@jnrbogan4318 2 ай бұрын

Lmao

@MattHobson-cr6xk 5 ай бұрын

Cool i just put money down on 23 sq2 i live in nsw ride motos just getting into mtb but looks like it works in the bush pretty good.

@FinestSmoe 6 ай бұрын

Sand bro your shredding 👏🤙🏻

@treead67 10 ай бұрын

Just pulled my STP SS down from the garage after years and am getting it tuned and found this video lmao I did not expect this.

@thenormalberries6767 11 ай бұрын

Why do you do this?

@idiotonbike Ай бұрын

for the money :) allllll of the moneyyyyyy

@CasperRc81 Жыл бұрын

😂 dude I run tubes I go tubeless first then when it won’t hold and need’s fixed I run a tube with stanz inside never flat. I hate stanz tubeless cuz of the amount of cleaning and sidewall junk it creates. I’m going to try that orange stuff hardtail party uses. I’ve pinched flat like one time in my life. I can take a shit and loose the added weight of tubes. Only thing I don’t like about tubes is they seem more bouncy feeling to me and tire is harder to keep true looks like bent rim sometime in the rear compared to tubeless who cares. Good job buddy

@AleksCoreBY Жыл бұрын

I am riding it for a two years already and still had not a single puncture which is amazing

@suzannekoneful460 Жыл бұрын

Let's get a drink, thank you - just reminded me I wanted a vitus first!

@akebono101 Жыл бұрын

You're no idiot! wanna thank you for your review. I am now an owner of the San Quentin 2 thanks to you! And yes, the bike is fine.

@idiotonbike Жыл бұрын

"The bike is fine" comment has made my day haha - hope you enjoy the bike and that it encourages you to try new things

@msgesus4518 Жыл бұрын

3:33 "I might end up chucking a hundred and forty mill stem on"...💀💀💀

@Mr.Falcon541 Жыл бұрын

I got sq2 special edition. Bought it half price .800 euros and changed schwalbe ice spiker pro 2,6" tyres and now it is a great winter bike living in Finland.

@stargazeification Жыл бұрын

Man you make that bike look miniature!! How’s the San Quentin compared to the ragley mmbop??

@Robwhat Жыл бұрын

Great review! The Bontrager pronunciations had me dying 😂

@jaigennat4120 Жыл бұрын

Nice review... im 46 and haven't ridden for 25 yrs... I just got a marin bobcat trail 5... a few mods including a dropper post and 38mm rise bars. I would like to try higher rise but I'm concerned about the climbing. Thanks again

@idiotonbike Жыл бұрын

Definitely a notable lightness up front from the riser bar, would be interesting to try it back with a lower rise to really see the difference with climbing and comfort. Enjoy riding welcome back! :)

@noelbrown6771 Жыл бұрын

Back in the 90s we ran 100mm +/- stems and bar-ends to get our weight far over the front for steep climbs. Especially out of the saddle climbing. It won't work well with today's wide bars so narrow bars are a must. Narrower bars will help give back most, if not all of the upright riding position lost due to a longer stem. I've done this to my Marin Rift Zone. Now there's no problem climbing seated or standing. I love climbing. It's cool you do as well 😎

@paulmca9731 Жыл бұрын

Top vid cheers

@Ffkvke Жыл бұрын

How tall r u?

@idiotonbike Жыл бұрын

6 foot 👍

@lennox8151 Жыл бұрын

😄 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐦

@peterhaworth6859 Жыл бұрын

Great review.. wish you could review more hardtails dude👌

@raffiecolet862 Жыл бұрын

Bro… you’re freaking hilarious! I freaking choked when you gave your “F*#% No!” Vs the San Quentin… I’m seriously going to have to buy a Marin now.

@walterwhite751 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for being fun and helpful

@raffiecolet862 2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 This is the best thing I’ve seen and heard in a long time. I’ve got to check out your other vids… I’m still laughing and sincerely appreciate your straight forward and honest opinion on this bike. I may just get one because I’ll remember this video whenever I see it and and crack a smile every time!

@idiotonbike Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it! I currently don't have much content on the channel but I will be uploading again! It's been nearly a year and I haven't had great opportunity to record but I will by the end of the year and plan to have a new video or so if you want to stick around :)

@raffiecolet862 Жыл бұрын

I got mine last week! Your insights matched up with my experience. The tires are slow! Hardtail Party knows his sh#t… I ordered a set of carbon bars with more rise, a bash guard, and a new kit… pads, helmet, etc. I plan on changing the tires to something faster rolling in the spring (and maybe another wheelset to go with them…) Overall I’m happy and I think it’s a great value! Oh and I still laugh whenever I ride it because of this video… teach me how to ride this thing! I’m old and can’t wheelie or manual to save my life! I gotta get that down before I crash the bigger rides here in California! 😂

@RomansDowntime 2 жыл бұрын

Cool bike bro!

@trevornugent9680 2 жыл бұрын

This is gold mate!

@vinskieyt7976 2 жыл бұрын

What model your frame bro?

@idiotonbike Жыл бұрын

Marin San Quentin 1 Large

@maciej813 2 жыл бұрын

Whats is size of this bike?

@idiotonbike 2 жыл бұрын

Size Large, I'm 6ft

@maciej813 2 жыл бұрын

@@idiotonbike Thank you for answer. Probably i should have XL size. Unfortunately geometry im XL size is not the same like L size.

@GI-AUS 2 жыл бұрын

mate, I also ride in my FXD, best bike shorts! don't tell I am wearing one of those cycling padded shorts under them :) and now I am looking at the Ragley Marley 2.0 Hardtail Bike, thanks for spending my money!

@81griffin 2 жыл бұрын

great review mate

@downtoridemtb 2 жыл бұрын

Best review I’ve seen in a long time!

@apophispnw5717 2 жыл бұрын

Can you set the stock wheels up tubeless?

@idiotonbike 2 жыл бұрын

Needs strips but yes the rims can be converted as far as I am aware! I have never done it before tho...

@clockfingerboards 2 жыл бұрын

Bro your HUGE! You make that thing look so small

@skg901 2 жыл бұрын

Hillarious 😂😂

@MrClarkM 2 жыл бұрын

I bought a 2022 Growler 40 but if I had my time back I would have picked up this bike I think.

@idiotonbike 2 жыл бұрын

That's interesting - how are you finding the bike? What sort of aspects/characteristics of it would you want to trade off for the SQ2?

@MrClarkM 2 жыл бұрын

@@idiotonbike The Growler is a great bike , I have absolutely nothing bad to say about it. It's stable on the downs, comfortable and I upgraded the fork to a RockShox 35 gold as well , I just feel like for the type of riding I do the 27.5'' wheel on the San Quinton would suit me better as well as having a little better suited frame for the odd jump I just think the Marin would have suited me better. All in all the Growler is great though

@MrClarkM 2 жыл бұрын

I bought a 2022 Growler 40 but if I had my time back I would have bought this.

@germancrespillo8325 2 жыл бұрын

@idiotonbike 2 жыл бұрын

appreciate the bump for the algorithm 😎💪

@MyJones34 2 жыл бұрын

Top comments mate

@kristinwhite2431 2 жыл бұрын

46-year-old mom here who is just now getting into mountain biking thanks to my 12-year-old kid. This review, along with the other YT reviews of the SQ2, helped convince me that this bike was absolutely NOT what I needed for my 1st beginner bike but that I also absolutely MUST buy it! I rode my second trail yesterday, and your review is spot on. My front tire popped up on an incline because I'm not getting enough weight over the front, and I had to laugh because it was just like your video. And thanks to your video, I wasn't caught off guard by it and so was able to handle it well when it happened. Thank you! The stock tires are, indeed, heavy and slow. I'm looking forward to upgrading those when these wear out (I'm cheap). One thing I heard in all the reviews is that this bike is fun, and I definitely agree with that. Even though I'm still riding in slow chicken-mode, I'm having a blast on this thing whenever we head downhill! Thanks for inspiring this lil' ol' lady to buy this bike!!!

@idiotonbike 2 жыл бұрын

What a great story 😊 I’m glad this review came in handy for you!! I sold my original tyres for $60 with no negotiation, so the changeover was $100 still for these tyres but that can be an option too if you were interested ;) happy riding!

@user-ee3uv2bo9r 2 жыл бұрын

Can you advise the frame size. I’m 5’9”. Not sure M or L. Used to ride Kona Stinky before in M size. I found the bike only on delivery, so can’t try it’s size

@idiotonbike 2 жыл бұрын

Me too, this was a delivered bike. I would go Large no doubt. That is what they recommend for your height but I also would love to have tried a longer bike in XL for my height. I am on the cusp of L-XL and went down a size. The bike is fine and we all get used to whatever it is we ride - but now is the perfect time to push try new things and I missed out on that chance by buying a smaller bike than I could have. That experience would have been amazing and I definitely recommend you take this chance!!!!!

@user-ee3uv2bo9r 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@thescandiflick 2 жыл бұрын

Great Honest Review Ordered a Marin SQ3 2022 two days ago I was in between the Mmmbop frame build and Marin SQ3 and was able to get a good discount on the Sq3 . Started out on a 2012 Giant Talon 26er 9speed and had tons of fun without having a dropper and fancy components. I can imagine the SQ3 will be mega fun and a huge upgrade for me. I also agree that all this rear compliance talk gets to much that it makes an ordinary rider feel lost in choosing a bike as many won't even notice a change in material,groupset, frame compliance.

@idiotonbike 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Can't beat a good deal ;) Yep I'm right with you there - compliance, 5mm stack difference, etc. I tell myself "What, you really think YOU are going to be held back by the bike and not the other way around?!?" I started on a 2008 Giant STP2 and it is definely a new time in bikes ;)

@thescandiflick 2 жыл бұрын

Its should be Rider Skills > Bike

@gogigagagagigo4389 2 жыл бұрын

these were the days mate

@roytherhodesian4029 2 жыл бұрын

Hey mate this bike looks good , what would it be like for a bit of cross country, or is it more for short enduro riding I’m 5 10 , 92kg and fit as fuck 👍 Cheers

@idiotonbike 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I’ve really enjoyed it on the XC loops we have and it’s felt great. As far as the riding I’ve done it’s probably been a 25-35-40 split between enduro, gravel fire roads (big climbs, big descents) and our local XC trails. I’m 6”, 130kg and fat as fuck 👌 Really steep climbs the front end tends to become light is the most noteable thing that is different to an xc bike. If you are doing any forestry type roads, such as long climbs then fast descents then it really shines due to the slack and long nature - probably where it feels most in it’s absolute element !!

@roytherhodesian4029 2 жыл бұрын

@@idiotonbike legend thanks mate, think I might look into them furthering , cheers for your feedback - really appreciated 👍

@neuronflow 2 жыл бұрын

how would you compare it to the Commencal Meta?

@idiotonbike 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve never ridden one, but have heard they are a tad harsh, but so is this SQ 😂 About every bike is good, but if I was after a bike with that much travel I’d go to a Ragley Mmmbop as it similar in spec with a dropper post already installed at the same price. You can throw on a 200mm rotor up front while you swap for metal pads ;) @hardtailparty has reviewed the Mmmbop, go check that out before buying. I think he has reviewed the Meta too ~ ?

@mwboost Жыл бұрын

I have a Meta ht 2021 27.5. I had a 2020 san quentin 2 two bikes before (I went from full suss to hardtail SQ2, to full suss then to the Meta 😅). Very similar. Honestly I can't tell much difference. Chainstay is a little longer, more travel but still feels just as playful as the SQ2 did. Might be a tad more stable.

@neuronflow Жыл бұрын

thanks, I got myself a Ragley mmmbop now :)

@mwboost Жыл бұрын

@@neuronflow nice 👍🏼

@roytherhodesian4029 2 жыл бұрын

Fairdinkum farkin funny review mate , love ya work , like the power fish of the mountain bike world 😀

@jankie55 2 жыл бұрын

i'm considering this bike and couldn't stop watching your review, i looked at your sub count and couldn't believe it wasn't at least in the 10's of thousands. Great review

@apophispnw5717 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah crazy. Good quality video. I subbed