The Story of the 69er // Paul Brodie's Shop

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[drkside_europe]

Always had a thing for old school downhill bikes. The amount of engineering and craftsmanship for simply being pioneers of the sport is beyond amazing. Beautiful bike Sir.

[theprofitmohamhead]

The bikes history is even MORE fascinating than the design. Thank you for taking the time to create your video and narration. It's very much appreciated. 👏

[lihtan]

It's a really innovative design you have there! It has many features that have become popular in modern DH bikes, such as a high pivot design that reduces pedal kickback, a sealed drive train, and less weight and fragile parts hanging off the swing arm.

I've had the pleasure of seeing this bike when you brought to the BC Bike show a few years ago. It's nice to finally hear about it's history and the adventures it's had!

[Levi_Allen]

What an iconic bike. Wonderful story too!

[TROdesigns]

I'm not fully convinced it's name is derived from the head tube angle, after seeing the suspension motion....

[jedielder]

If I were to see a bike like/similar to 69'er, I would think it was cutting edgte, state-of-the art... not designed and build by 1998. Truly amazing. Thanks for sharing this work of art. 👍

[philr]

Thanks Paul. It's great to hear stories and put a face to a name I've been aware of for decades.

[Bastillius]

You are such a Legend in the MTB community and this is a wondrous history of one of a Plethora of your Designs. Such a pleasure to get to see you sir.

[-MacCat-]

It's taken way too long for me to sit down and enjoy this story, but now that I have I thank you both.
Next on the list is the " ... motorcycle from an old B&W photo ...", as only Paul Brodie could!

[joshacollins]

I wish that I could just be a fly on the wall in your shop. Especially back in the time of this bike!
Also, thank you for sharing this interesting bit of history 👍.

[mikebergman]

What a killer setup. It sort of reminds me of my Balfa BB7 from 2003 (It was retired from DH racing in 2002, so it was older) It's the one bike I miss, that I shouldn't have let go of. We all have the one bike that we shouldn't have gotten rid of! If not, then hold on to the ones you have! Thank you for sharing this story!!

[lynxg]

Thanks you VERY much Paul for showing this beautiful piece of engineering. So cool to look back at a bike from the early years and see the solutions people were coming up with for early suspension, this bike was way ahead of it's time looking at it if I remember what was around back then. Glad that you got it back, definitely deserves a place on display for you and others to admire it. 69 degrees, for back then that was insane slack, now Trail bike are anywhere between 64-68 degrees and DH bikes around 63-64.

[davidmotoman]

Another great bit of your history Paul. The bike looks like a work of Art. and i agree it should now be sat on the shelf. Clean :)

[jeremy_kiefer]

You're a legend Paul. That bike is so badass. If you and Mitch did a series designing & fabricating a 69er (or maybe a 63er) with modern geo and components the internet would lose its mind. Custom made full suspension bikes are all the rage right now. I'm sure you've seen all the traction Neko Mulally is gaining. The pinkbike crowd would eat it up.

[glennpettersson]

The 69er reminds me of the downhill bikes Allen Millyard made, he also utilised a nexus hub but kept the drive chains enclosed.
You make something and then the world changes, a great story.

[bananaguns]

This is brillant, I cannot believe you can actually build something like this!

[subangracer]

Your build is out of this world. Thank you for sharing your story

[keithrides]

One of the most enjoyable videos I have watched. The passion, engineering and research to locate and bring home this bike is amazing. Thank you for sharing this story. A true part of history!

[mrmagoo.]

Man!..what a Bike!!.. Beautiful
I'm drooling over the Motorbikes in the background too!😍

[robertholcomb]

Great to hear the history of this bike. Brings back great memories! Thank you.