Neuhaus Metalworks Titanium Hummingbird - First Look
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- čas přidán 3. 03. 2024
- Nick Neuhaus has been building some incredible hardtails in the past couple years. The steel hummingbird was named my 2022 hardtail of the year. Now he's made a titanium version with his same 3d printed technology for the yokes. Today we take a first look at it to see what's going on with this bike. Going to the MTB fest and want to join my hardtail ride? Signup here: bit.ly/3P3ATvs
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There she is, folks; my dream bike! Now to find some funds (might take a minute)...
I have a steel Hummingbird. My first ever steel bike. It’s totally rad. For bikepacking I wouldn’t have it any other way. Steel is real.
I had a friend who had a bike that he loved, but said he really shouldn’t of bought it because of other obligations, and he felt he couldn’t afford it. But the joy that it gave him was well worth it in my opinion, He couldn’t afford not to buy it! If you know what I mean, and I think you do. Congrats on the new channel!
Beautyful frame, I can't expect the comparisson steel versus ti. Hope to see you soon while testing. Best regards from Germany.
I just received my steel Hummingbird frame and set it up as a single speed. I am 6'1" and I way 300 lbs even. Not noodley at all. smooth and stable. I agree that power transfer is not like my Chumba Stella Ti but I was able to find some dry single track last weekend and I'm still smiling!
I agree that a premium drivetrain is overrated when push comes to shove with your dollars. Looking forward to the ride review.
Great first look Steve!!! I can’t wait until the steel vs Ti comparison when you get into the details!!! 👍👍
Coming soon!
Neuhaus killing it! 🔥
Very exciting!
incredible
This would look Great with a 7000 series aluminum Thomson Elite or Masterpiece stem, 3/2.5 Thomson Titanium seat post, and their Titanium riser bars😁🤘🤘
Love it
You nailed it with the justification for buying USA made frames. Obviously I haven’t rode as many hardtails as you but I do own and have owned several Steel and Ti frames. Both hardtail and gravel bikes.
I’m a believer in supporting the smaller frame builders and have considered getting a SS frame from Neuhaus. My only issue is that I just don’t see the reason to getting a Booster 148 when I have SS specific hubs/wheels that are 142. Wider flanges and short free hubs make a super solid wheel on a SS. Plus I have a few wheels in my parts bin.Anyway I’m looking forward to seeing what’s on your new channel while deciding on what frame I will buy next. Probably a SS but perhaps a rigid hardtail for a comfortable commute bike with plus tires.
Really cool and neat touches. While not cheap by any measure, $4200 for a US made custom Ti frame is not a bad price. For comparison, an Engin frame starts at $4500 and the wait time is currently over a year (his backlog is such that he isn't actually accepting orders right now). It would be awesome if Neuhaus could make it to the Philly Bike Expo some year.
Truly impressive... That's my lottery bike
Titanium 🤘🤘
It looks painted. And is that a 6/4 Titanium 5Dev crank🤘🤘, or their 7075 aluminum version 👍👍
So poetic regarding US made frames.
$4200 for a U.S.A. hand built Ti hardtail frame per their website is pretty other worldly initially, but it's not crazy terrible. Full suspension Carbon frames that are made overseas are only $300-$400 less than this Ti Hummingbird.
When are you going to do a review of Forge + Bond and WeAreOne wheels?
What bottle cages are those on the first bike? I've been looking for some neat metal side-pull cages for a while now and those might fit the bill.
They're king cages. Im not super impressed with them
@@hardtailparty Yep, they just look like bog standard straight pull cages turned 45 degrees sideways
How’s the product compared to Sage?
Pro tipp: if you want a cheap frame, don't consider Ti. ^^ Although if you are lucky with the components choice, you can have a "budget" Ti bike.
Was the decision to size up for cleat placement because you’re single speeding, and standing more? And did Neuhaus make that suggestion, or did you just discover this over time?
If i had
💰💰10,000🍁 just laying around 😁 id definitely be buying Titanium 🤘🤘 "YEAH❗️"
Amazing. Has anyone ever calculated how much a hardtail frame gains in weight, on average, as you go up in size? My guess is not much
Great question. I've never experimented with that, but i know some companies have that info. It also depends on if their rear center grows, along with tubing thickness
Sexy bike!
First here)
Great vid.
Super cool bike, but I’ll pass on the price.
$2000 premium for ti with sliding dropout - not for me thanks.