Check out my first impressions on the Thunderhawk HERE: kzitem.info/news/bejne/l5-NuZpjhmaDYG0
@hondas562
7 ай бұрын
I’ve had a bearclaw for 5 years now and I still love it as much as the day it showed up. I’m lining up to the unbound xl this summer with it. Love this bike
@TheDustyDutchman
7 ай бұрын
That’s awesome! That will be an epic ride, good luck!!
@B1KER
5 ай бұрын
Sweet build! I have a Ti BlackHeart that I bought under almost identical circumstances.
@TheDustyDutchman
5 ай бұрын
Oh I’ve seen it! lol I just saw it on Instagram, super cool ride 👏. I sent ya a DM on IG too… 🤔
@ibanezgj1
Жыл бұрын
Great build JT..... Very inspirational, thanks for sharing....
@TheDustyDutchman
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Greg! It was a fun build. Looking forward to the ride 👍
@gm9559
10 ай бұрын
I ride my 24 year old Litespeed Tuscany daily. It' s outfitted with new DuraAce, and full carbon parts. I've done everything with it. Still rides like new. In winter I mount Race Blade on it as i ride all year. Enjoy your Ti!
@TheDustyDutchman
10 ай бұрын
Sounds like a rad setup! Thank you! 🤘🤘
@techstryker
2 күн бұрын
Brother. Its really best bicycle Of world.. i am form Bangladesh... My countries like the excellent work Of Quality cycle master framework building performance....
@TheDustyDutchman
2 күн бұрын
👍👍
@fennec13
8 ай бұрын
Cool build, as a MTB guy from the 90s I had the same sort of evolution to the Gravel (and oft-times endurance road riding) I do today. I had actually thought about getting the RLT9 some years back, but I did end up with a Ti frame myself. A 2018 WHY Cycles R+; after a few years and close to 7,000miles on it - your build is a lot like mine! So, I am hoping you've had many a great mile on your Thunderhawk !
@TheDustyDutchman
8 ай бұрын
Thanks so much and thanks for watching! 🤙🤙
@kovie9162
7 ай бұрын
First time I ever rode a Ti bike was on the one I built up just as you did, over 20 years ago. Such a sweet ride, vastly better than my previous steel bike (admittedly not a high end one). Nothing like building up your own bike to your specific specs and then riding it. All the better if it's Ti.
@TheDustyDutchman
7 ай бұрын
Absolutely! I’m so glad I finally pulled the trigger on this build. I’m very happy with it 👍
@lukecico5155
3 ай бұрын
That intro was amazing. Clever.
@TheDustyDutchman
3 ай бұрын
Haha thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 🙌
@laillosidgar
3 ай бұрын
I also got a custom gravel from ROBone bike with similar circumtance. The difference I am transfering from my steel gravel (marin nicasio 2) component to this new bike. Ride little bit different, but i suspect it's more about geo rather than the material.
@TheDustyDutchman
3 ай бұрын
Very cool. Certainly could be
@richardstone351
11 ай бұрын
Nice...for a chinese made bike...something they don't like to tell their customers. Lynskey, Seven, Litespeed, Moots, Firefly were all too far away? If you don't mind chinese made bike, you could have bought a Habanero of a half of the cost. BTW - Quiring Cycles built in Michigan would have built you a custom Titanium bike for $800 more.
@TheDustyDutchman
11 ай бұрын
I just saw these bikes at iceman a few years ago and liked the brand. Cool people, good vibe, rad bikes…. Sign me up 🤷♂️
@CarlinTran
Жыл бұрын
Very Nice! I definitely agree that the bike is a mechanical expression of one's self.
@TheDustyDutchman
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! Yeah it’s certainly a cool form of expression, I’m glad you agree 👍
@RyanAguiar3
3 ай бұрын
How tall are you? I’m 5’10 trying to figure out to get the 55.5 or the 57.
@TheDustyDutchman
3 ай бұрын
I’m 6 feet exactly
@iamlyam79
Жыл бұрын
I first saw the OG titanium Kona Hei Hei back in 1993 when I was in HS and always wanted one. I got my ‘93 Hei Hei in the mid ‘00s and was hooked. Now I also own a Litesoeed Watia and can die a happy man with my two dream bikes. #TIisFly
@TheDustyDutchman
Жыл бұрын
That’s so cool. I remember wanting that same Kona back n the day! Thanks for watching 🤙
@pretzelhunt
Жыл бұрын
I remember those Hei Hei's at the top of the wall poster as a yout. Way sick, but so were most of 'em on that thing
@TheDustyDutchman
Жыл бұрын
So true 👍
Жыл бұрын
bạn xứng đáng có 1 nút bạc trước tiên cho video này
@TheDustyDutchman
Жыл бұрын
Wow thank you!
@JesucristodivinoyjustoJuez
8 ай бұрын
Cuánto cuesta la bicicleta mtb montaña rodada 29 para México de titanio???
@TheDustyDutchman
8 ай бұрын
Hard to say, there are a lot of variables. I would start by doing some research until you find a brand you like, then reach out to them for prices on your specific build.
@onemorepereira
10 ай бұрын
Shouldn't you have used copper grease/paste on the bottom bracket & seatpost?
@TheDustyDutchman
10 ай бұрын
Maybe 🤷♂️
@mancello
Жыл бұрын
Nice build. I'd build it with a flat bar myself. Titanium has a ride quality close to steel. Been riding a titanium Seven MTB for 20 years and it rides as good as day one. It also has a titanium seatpost for comfort.
@TheDustyDutchman
Жыл бұрын
That’s great to hear. I’m really excited to start riding and tinkering with it. Thanks for watching!
@f1hotrod527
5 ай бұрын
I prefer “I cut it 3 times and it’s still too short!!!!”
@TheDustyDutchman
5 ай бұрын
lol I’ve done that one a time or two 😆
@robertpreato3891
10 ай бұрын
Carbon wheels do not increase comfort over alloy wheels. Carbon wheels are actually stiffer and less compliant so why you would mention carbon wheels when discussing comfort is curious.
@TheDustyDutchman
10 ай бұрын
They feel better to me 🤷♂️
@robertpreato3891
10 ай бұрын
@@TheDustyDutchman Maybe better but not if you define better as more comfortable. Generally, comfort is directly proportional to compliance and carbon wheels are lighter and stiffer and thus LESS compliant than alloy wheels. This improves performance but they are definitely not going to be the wheel of choice if you are looking for comfort. From the video it sounded like you expected your Niner to be more comfortable due to the carbon wheels and that is a false expectation.
@TheDustyDutchman
10 ай бұрын
@robertpreato3891 I’ve upgraded 5 of my bikes with carbon wheels and on each I’ve noticed less small vibrations and more damping on hard hits. But that’s just my opinion, could just be a coincidence
@robertpreato3891
10 ай бұрын
@@TheDustyDutchman When it comes to big hits you are absolutely not going to notice a difference between the two, if you do its your imagination. It is on the small surface imperfections where carbon will always be noticeably more harsh because they are LESS compliant. That is not an opinion it is a fact. I assure you that there are benefits to carbon wheels, comfort is NOT one of those benefits. If you like the feel better then great, if you think they are more comfortable you are either experiencing the placebo effect or you are conflating comfort with performance.
@TheDustyDutchman
10 ай бұрын
@robertpreato3891 cool thank you 👍
@lynskeyti9940
8 ай бұрын
Other than that ulgy fork its a beautiful bike
@TheDustyDutchman
8 ай бұрын
lol thanks 😂
@jenniferg2488
Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Can’t wait to see your next adventures with it! 🤩
@TheDustyDutchman
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! It should be a very good adventure partner 👍
@TyStyckify
Жыл бұрын
This is your brain on hallucinogens.
@TheDustyDutchman
Жыл бұрын
AND way too many 🍹🍺🥂
@Mikemalone7873
Жыл бұрын
oooooh titanium! I feel it!
@TheDustyDutchman
Жыл бұрын
Haha I can’t wait to “feel” it for myself!
@TheMediocreMountainBiker
Жыл бұрын
Ooo, I'm still bikepacking curious. 🤔
@TheDustyDutchman
Жыл бұрын
A little curiosity is very normal Jason 😆
@jonathanwithecombe557
Жыл бұрын
I've been lusting after one of these for a few years now... good work!
@TheDustyDutchman
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I was eyeing these up for years myself. Stoked to finally pull the trigger. Hope you get yours soon too!
@jonathanwithecombe557
Жыл бұрын
@@TheDustyDutchman I'm not gonna hold my breath! Only had my BMC for about 8 months so a Bearclaw is a distant dream right now
@TheDustyDutchman
Жыл бұрын
Nothing wrong with a BMC tho, still out there pedaling 🤘
@jonathanwithecombe557
Жыл бұрын
@@TheDustyDutchman best bike yet... the wonders of having a bike fit as well!!!!
@justinjewell11
Жыл бұрын
Yes, you can race this at Iceman. 😉 Raced my Thunderhawk last year at it with 2.25/2.1 Racing Ray tires. Absolutely riot.
@TheDustyDutchman
Жыл бұрын
Haha it’s definitely crossed my mind 🤔
@chrisjong8412
7 ай бұрын
Great video, you channel deserves more viewers as you put a lot of time in the video and there fun. For the bike, why now 27.2 seatpost=more comfort. I like the channels name, as im dutch, are you also ? Cheers from Amsterdam
@TheDustyDutchman
7 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🙌 My Dad immigrated here from the Netherlands when he was young so I am Dutch as well 👍 I like the larger seat posts mainly because there are more options if I want to put a dropper post on it.
@gerardricchio1364
Жыл бұрын
She IS glorious!!!
@TheDustyDutchman
Жыл бұрын
Haha hell yeah, thanks Jerry! You’ll have to come check it out! 👍
@gerardricchio1364
Жыл бұрын
JT has built me two bikes. You are an amazing bike mechanic. My Santa Cruz and Framed Fat Tire have both been trouble free bikes . Neither bikes have ever needed adjustments ! I am the lucky recipient of the fat tire Christmas bike folks👍
@TheDustyDutchman
Жыл бұрын
I feel the love! I’m honored to have been able to work on the bikes that get ridden by a local legend!
@nickp13131313
Жыл бұрын
What are you doing with that old niner frame? how tall are you? I'm always between 54-56 at 5'10-ish. You probably saved on a new Moots, eh?
@TheDustyDutchman
Жыл бұрын
A friend of mine is building up the niner for himself. I’m 6’ and 190lbs. I actually thought I bought a 56cm niner but it definitely doesn’t measure out that way. I never priced out a moots so I’m not sure 🤷♂️
@kevinbuja8105
Жыл бұрын
When Rotor re-imagined Shimano’s Biopace chainrings I installed them (Rotor) and I was never happier.
@TheDustyDutchman
Жыл бұрын
👍👍
@GlobalTrailGuide
Жыл бұрын
Dibs on this one when I visit 😏
@TheDustyDutchman
Жыл бұрын
Lol it’s all yours my dude 🙌
@jasonhicks3323
Жыл бұрын
Dusty, welcome to the club. I have a Thunderhawk like yours and it is on its 5th season. I ride that thing EVERYWHERE; bike paths, road rides, single track and the pump track. There are times when I come away from the ride after abusing the heck out of it thinking that SOMETHING with crack or shake loose, but NOPE. Not a rattle to be had. Good for you. Remember, they didn’t make the SR-71 spy plane out of carbon or aluminum.
@TheDustyDutchman
Жыл бұрын
Hahaha hell yeah that’s badass bro! So good to hear you love yours. I’m super stoked about it 🤘🤘. Thanks for watching 🙌
@gren509
Жыл бұрын
Oh dear, you didn't do your research into what percentage of Ti frames crack did you !? 😞
@TheDustyDutchman
Жыл бұрын
Looks like I’ll have to settle for real world research now 🤷♂️
@johnbodenchuk514
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations! Awesome bike. I looked at that same bike but just finished building my Binary Havok, clearance for 29x3.0” and 100mm suspension fork. A real Monster Gravel since I do both gravel and singletrack here in AZ. Also Binary is based in AZ. Enjoy your new bike. It’s absolutely beautiful and raw titanium is my weakness (I have 3). 7:26
@TheDustyDutchman
Жыл бұрын
Outstanding. Thanks so much! That Binary sounds Rad!
@weiwei1808
Жыл бұрын
Nice
@TheDustyDutchman
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 👍
@FadeToBlackLLC
Жыл бұрын
Awesome video!! Killin it!
@TheDustyDutchman
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Wayne!! 🙌🙌
@kennyness8881
Жыл бұрын
Beauty. You are either brave or foolish to cut the steerer tube before building it and seeing how things fit you.
@TheDustyDutchman
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I actually test fit everything first, Marked and then cut it. But after the first go around I decided I wanted it a little shorter.
@williamlebron9873
Жыл бұрын
🎉CONGRATS on new bike day.🎉 The bike looks so SWEET. 😍 LOVE IT! 😍
@TheDustyDutchman
Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate that and thanks for watching! 🙌🤘🙏
@JacobJar
Жыл бұрын
That’s a nice looking bike🚲
@TheDustyDutchman
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jacob!
@anthonyharris483
Жыл бұрын
😍
@TheDustyDutchman
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🙌
@IronHorsey3
Жыл бұрын
Love your project. I’ll buy you a titanium Litespeed, Dusty. 😎
@TheDustyDutchman
Жыл бұрын
Haha thank you! I’m stoked about it 👊
@IronHorsey3
Жыл бұрын
@@TheDustyDutchman - Hope you enjoy many miles on your new steed.
@TheDustyDutchman
Жыл бұрын
Really appreciate that! I’ll have a video up about my first miles on it in a few weeks 👍
@rob_cd
Жыл бұрын
Cool video! Fun and informative.
@TheDustyDutchman
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it 🤙🤙
@elmccor6298
Жыл бұрын
Where has this channel been all my life?
@TheDustyDutchman
Жыл бұрын
Hahaha I don’t know but I’m glad you’re here 👍🤙
@MarkLarson
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely gorgeous!!!!
@TheDustyDutchman
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark! Hopefully I’ll get er out this weekend 🙌
@iverhey
Жыл бұрын
Good thinking getting your Iceman bike built a little earlier this year
@TheDustyDutchman
Жыл бұрын
Haha! That’s actually a really interesting point you bring up 🤔
@iverhey
Жыл бұрын
@@TheDustyDutchman That'll really bring your Bearclaw story full circle
@TheDustyDutchman
Жыл бұрын
You’re absolutely right
@jamesherd9132
Жыл бұрын
Well done the bike looks Awesome.
@TheDustyDutchman
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Thanks for watching 🤘🤘
@ForGlory1
Жыл бұрын
OK that intro was nice
@TheDustyDutchman
Жыл бұрын
Haha thanks! It was a fun one to make 👍
@slivingston117
Жыл бұрын
I had a Thunderhawk built by Bearclaw, went all in with custom anodizing, SRAM Red/XX1 AXS mullet drivetrain, Industry Nine carbon hoops…It’s dreamy! Bearclaw is awesome to deal with!
@TheDustyDutchman
Жыл бұрын
Wow that’s a sick build.. congrats! I have nothing but great things to say about bearclaw!
@nl3712
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations 🎉
@TheDustyDutchman
Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate it! 🙌
@dougnevitt2257
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful!!
@TheDustyDutchman
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much 🙌
@KrisYahner
Жыл бұрын
Congrats on the new bike. Looks great!
@TheDustyDutchman
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Kris! Stoked to get it out this weekend 🤘🤘
@tomb5465
Жыл бұрын
Heel mooi gebouwd.
@TheDustyDutchman
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! 🙌
@mattsev9134
10 ай бұрын
Zero interest in a bike company that doesn't manufacture their own frames. And made in China? No thanks. If I'm buying a "lifetime" titanium frame, I'll save up and go with a company like Moots or Seven or Lynskey - American frame builders with a long history in the ti game.
@TheDustyDutchman
10 ай бұрын
👍
@cosinus_square
Жыл бұрын
All that ti and they slap a carbon fork on it, tststs
@TheDustyDutchman
Жыл бұрын
Haha so true. I’ll be trying out their matching titanium fork later this year. 👍
@IronHorsey3
Жыл бұрын
Love that badass carbon fork.
@TheDustyDutchman
Жыл бұрын
I do too. I went back and forth between their carbon and titanium fork. I’m hoping to get my hands on the titanium fork this summer for some testing.
@IronHorsey3
Жыл бұрын
@@TheDustyDutchman - Last year, my LBS recommended I replace the carbon on my ole 1996 Trek 5200. Wasn't enthused but got one from a guy in Texas, a Ritchey Comp. He said it'll be very good when he put it on. He was right and no more concern about an old carbon fork blowing up. Happy trails on this project and looking forward to more.
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