Building A Cross Country Bike With More Bite | GMBN Tech's Perfect Projects

GMBN Tech's Andrew 'Doddy' Dodd is the biggest bike nerd and has ridden possibly hundreds of mountain bikes over his career of 18+ years as an MTB journalist. But what would his perfect trail/xc bike look like?🤔 We reveal all in this video!

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If money was no object what would you spec on your perfect bike build? Let us know 👇

[stanleymassie]

I would like to see all the presenters do this type of video and see what they think is the dream bike.

[ljekatt]

I like the videos step away from the “bigger” and “faster” approach most mtb channels are all about, making it seem that the only way is huge forks and flying downhill, and instead look into the core of mtb and what is, For many of us, a more realistic daily use of our bikes. Love it.

[azonicds]

One of the best videos I've seen from you guys, we have exactly the same mindset of what a bike should be and also riding it, simple, just grab it, shimano, no charging batteries, enjoying the nature around you, riding solo, silent, birds and then find that really fun short decent that you can walk up 10 times and have a blast, then ride home and drink a cold beer. Yep that's mountain biking for me.

[ArkAngel_]

I liked hearing Doddy talking about his passions and his feelings. These guys seem like such rockstars to me I forget they're dudes on bikes like me. It was nice seeing someone get legitimately happy about his new bike.

[randomuser]

Find yourself someone that looks at you the way doddy looks at that bike.

[ightyix]

Love this new stile of editing and video

[simondart]

Mtb does seem to have become a bit of a more travel, spec focused, chest beating arms race... so really refreshing to watch this from Doddy. Keep it real! Great.

[rm]

Doddy is my favorite, this just cements that feeling. Great attitude, positive outlook, and overall a quality guy. Well done man! Can’t believe you filmed this solo?!?

[danielhellermsccscsdrscc]

Doddy, this is one of the most beautifully artistic pieces you’ve done. The passion, precision and heart that you put into this unique video is exquisite. More of this please, but not too much as I think it should be like a delicacy.

On another note, do you think you could do a video on your current Fujifilm camera kit? Including audio and lighting?

Cheers,
Daniel

[nathanweidkamp]

This is why Doddy is my favorite presenter, he takes care of his bikes and truly enjoys the little things. He also has the skill set to ride a shorter travel bike on knarlier terrain than some people ride their longer travel trail bikes on.

[noelbodle]

Not long after seeing this video from Doddy I was inspired to build my own dream bike. After many years of still riding 26” I had a custom built Transition Spur with all my favourite components. Not to light but a perfect blend of weight and durability. For me like Doddy I love the connection of a shorter travel bike but still being super smooth and fast but does not make it to easy on more challenging terrain. In the end I was super pleased with my build, . The best do it all bike II have ever owned and just a real pleasure to ride and be out in the countryside on….. thanks Doddy

[davesmith]

I love the solo ride, pitting myself against the hill & the feeling of accomplishment is immense then the fun of going downhill, it’s the ultimate head clearer.

Loving the new style of vid 🤙🏻

[stusimpson]

Doddy, my compliments to you and whoever shot and edited this video. This is an outstanding piece of work by you and your team members. The writing, the shooting, the editing and the presenting are all award winning. Thank you for being willing to share this much of yourself with your viewers. Very brave and nothing short of inspiring. I've only been mountain biking for the past couple of years and I've learned 90% of what I know of bike maintenance from you, and later Henry. This kind of stuff is exactly why I keep coming back.

[YoungDoug]

Really great concept. Would be cool to see some of the other GMBN personalities do a "dream build"
Classy stuff Doddy, cheers!

[clintonliem]

Fantastic video. So refreshing and heartfelt. Loved how Doddy goes into the WHY. I also appreciate how relaxed and authentic he came across. I think many of us here can relate to Doddy here. Well done team.

[sticksman]

There's nothing better than watching someone who has so much passion for what they do logging it for other people to see.i really enjoy getting out with my family on the bikes but Doddy you're on another level.thanks for sharing.👍🏻

[patrickfiore]

This vid was killer! Always put together very well, and Doddy gets you feeling the excitement of the dream build. I’ve been feeling the love for home trails and solo riding as well in these times. Def therapeutic! Enjoy the new ride, and thanks again for this awesome vid!

[chumpmtb]

I can relate to how you're feeling. A few years after I moved into my house the forest service built 30 miles of singletrack with the trailhead directly behind me. Mostly XC, but there's a lookout point with a nice, very rowdy, 1 mile decent to break it up a bit. I've been riding it out of convenience for 11 years, but really learned to appreciate every aspect of my backyard trails during lockdown. Even now that it's a little easier to drive out to other trails and ride with friends, which is great, I still find myself hitting the 'ol backyard loop 3 times a week, or so. 👍

[Harry___]

The best video I've seen in a while, this is exactly what I like in a bike. 120mm short travel bikes are the best!