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Trail Boss

Hard tails are where it all started and for the crew at Chromag, it's where it remains. Watching riders like Jinya, Phelps and Skogland on Whistler's amazing valley trails makes us all want to get out and ride. Song - Jezebel Jive (Keep Shelly In Athens Remix) - Maribel

106 Comments

  • + 103
 Good hardtails are sick! Shit hardtails, like mine, are well... shit... Dead Horse
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flag Daniel2011 (Sep 21, 2012 at 1:31) (Below Threshold)
 so true, unless you put some effort in and they will become mint, just like my 2006 voltage yz0 was a shit box, now its fluro orange with about $200 of investment and ive got myself a great hard tail
  • + 4
 Beating a dead horse indeed. My last hardtail weighted 36lbs (2007 IronHorse Warrior) but took abuse well. What can I say, it was dirt cheap. I have to say that I loved riding that hardtail as I learned good techniques on it without killing a decent bike. I am more than happy to rid myself of that frame and learned how to better ride the trails. This vid makes we want to finish my GF Roscoe build.
  • + 10
 Its rediculous that they are riding that smooth on a hardtail.
  • + 14
 This video actually makes me want to put my Demo aside for a day and shred some DH on my old Rockhopper.
  • + 24
 yeah, they're sick riders and those hardtails are sick, but i think the first few shots capture what he probably spends most of his time doing - truing wheels!
  • + 4
 no.....mines a hardtail....i true mine once every year.....
  • + 16
 It's not the ride....It's the rider.
  • + 11
 i know that... thats why i remain on a hardtail.... and its where i stay... and also....@1:00 anyone else hate that moment where the back tire flies up and your like "oh shit..."
  • - 2
 thats why i would buy badass brakes like hope and big tiers more gripe Big Grin
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flag blupfDJ (Oct 16, 2012 at 17:51) (Below Threshold)
 not really, i mean, hardtails are set up for dirt jumping, meaning that the fork is stiff and short. you just get normal tires, normal brakes, and live with what you have, soften the fork, and your done.
  • + 6
 ahhhh... what?
  • + 1
 Sh*t! They're ripping on hardtails, I don't think I'd even be able to beat them on my 160mm enduro rig..
  • + 20
 Canada is so beautiful!
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flag epicsauce97 (Sep 21, 2012 at 9:45) (Below Threshold)
 no not really I think that your mom is more beautiful
  • + 14
 West ya, east ya sometimes, middle not so much
  • + 14
 epic sauce, Y U post such damn annoying comments?
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flag epicsauce97 (Sep 21, 2012 at 14:13) (Below Threshold)
 why is the sky blue? I just do bud
  • + 4
 Yea, I always notice epicsauce has annoying comments...
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flag epicsauce97 (Sep 22, 2012 at 17:56) (Below Threshold)
 Yeah me too
  • + 3
 Ya epic sauce ur soooo annoying
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flag epicsauce97 (Sep 23, 2012 at 16:20) (Below Threshold)
 good one
  • + 2
 thx
  • + 0
 i think im probably to heavy to ride a hardtail that smoothly
  • + 11
 I don't know if it's just me but videos with hardtails pump me up more then videos with fs bikes
  • + 6
 Lately I've been thinking about uping my frame to a FS but after seeing this... I think I'll stay with Hardtails and upgrade to a great frame. Fantastic hardtail shredding!
  • + 1
 such casual shredding, makes it look so easy. Love it!
  • + 2
 this is actually beautiful haha
  • + 4
 amazing video,seen it like 8times already, top shredding, beautiful nature, and sweet bikes,congrats guys,keep up the good work ....looks like a 20mm rise prototype Chromag handlebar on Jinyas bike
  • + 5
 That was the dopest hard tail shredding Ive ever seen! Rock on!
  • + 2
 Nice one guys, I remember once upon a time when I only had a hardtail and you just rode hard and it was such a challenge - now I've gone soft on my 6 incher!!! You guys ride better on those hardtails than I do on my full susser!! Damn!
  • + 2
 Amazing video. Inspires me as a hardtail rider!! Great work!! Just one question? Is one of these guys clipped in? Never thought about clipping myself in my hardtail, but could be an interesting idea. Can't really see in video, but looks like one is clipped in.
  • + 1
 we all were in the video, and are now as well.
  • + 1
 I used to always clip in on my hardtail, it helps when you are going fast on rough stuff. Right now im on flats as i want to improve certain aspects of my riding which i think would be easier done on flats.
  • + 2
 hardtails make you a good rider if you can ride the trails fast on them and hit rocks and jumps like you are on a DH bike. A good hardtail like theirs helps due to the bikes forks and reliable lightweight frames
  • + 1
 You learn everything on a hardtail,that's why it is a good bike for a rookie.
  • + 3
 i can never get tired of these hardtail videos. dont get me wrong i love my dh rig too but theres nothing more fun then ripping some trails on a good ol hardtail
  • + 4
 This, is how you rip trails on a hard tail. Impressive riding!
  • + 4
 HARDTAIL PRIDE!
  • + 2
 Hard tail frame is a chromag stylus. (neon orange) Just recently picked one up for myself, can't wait for it to come!!!
  • + 1
 damn dude hell yeah! hardtails are always fun to ride! i picked up a specialized hardrock for 300 bucks and it hasnt broken on me yet! been durable as hell so far!
  • + 2
 ye it just goes to show you dont need a big heavy duty full-sus to shred downhill Big Grin great VOD
  • + 2
 Just contacted these guys, I love the hell outta AM hardtails, I WANT OOOOOONNNNEE!!!!
  • + 1
 Yes yes more hardtail edits needed on pinkbike.fed up of watching people ride super smooth buff trails on 200mm of travel!its not needed.get on a hardtail and have some fun!
  • + 1
 Plenty of those Chromag Hardtails these days. The thought that hardtails could evolve in something like mainstream feels pretty weird...
  • + 1
 Still trying to beat my old American Eagle Team issue to death, no luck so far! Guess i'll be going at it on that bike for some more time Smile
  • + 2
 Proves you can do anything on a hardtail!
  • + 2
 what bike is the green frame
  • + 2
 Hardtail rlz! the experience completely different!
  • + 2
 sick vid! so awesome seeing them shred with the hardtails
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 all that and it was on a hard tail...
  • + 1
 Yes Whistler has lift access trails. So what! They dont look like these trails. That has me stoked to ride!
  • + 1
 If they can so I can too!

BTW how much travel their forks have? it looks like 120mm
  • + 1
 more like 160/170. That's the only travel the lyric is offered in.
  • + 1
 My fox 32 talas is 150 in big boy mode
  • + 2
 Finally, some hardtail trail riding love!!!
  • + 2
 Wow Mann that looks like some hardcore twitching hardtail fun!!!!!!
  • + 1
 Makes me sorry i didn't keep my good old HT, maybe i'll buy one some day......
  • + 2
 anyone know what trail this is?
  • + 1
 It's business time is the first section
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 respect. about 2:04 though I bet he was wishing for rear squish
  • + 2
 Really curious to know what bikes those are. Super vid!
  • + 3
 Chromag dude!
  • + 1
 AM Hardtails rock! So many show pony's on 150+ squishy rigs who can't ride out there!
  • + 1
 It reminded me of my many years ride on a hardtail! Great vid! VOD
  • + 1
 sickCamera Salute great edit guys
  • + 1
 I feel like scredding my hardtail so much after watching this!
  • + 1
 sweet looking bike I want one
  • + 1
 This video inspired me to start what i do, hardtail downhill
  • + 1
 Sickest video I have seen in a while! VOD for sure.
  • + 1
 Where Jinya been???? Come on Chromag.
  • + 1
 colors riders and muzik - perfecto !!
  • + 1
 Hardcore hardtails !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • + 1
 damn that was crisp video
  • + 1
 I never get tired of this vid
  • + 1
 **what trails are those ????????
  • + 1
 rail rail rail that tail.
  • + 1
 I you can do that on a hradtail image what he can do on a soft tail
  • + 1
 That was a great edit with a nice superb looking trail!
  • + 1
 Does anyone know what frame they are using?
  • + 2
 Bike?
  • + 1
 trail boss like a boss very nice
  • + 1
 i love my full suspension bike!
  • + 1
 that looks like a whole lot of fun .
  • + 1
 ace!!
  • + 1
 Dead Horse
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 Sweet trail!
  • + 1
 the hardtail againSmile
  • + 0
 awsome vid but goggles with xc lids dont work
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 How wide are those bars?
  • + 1
 Pemby trail name?
  • + 2
 Cream Puff
  • + 0
 This would be much more fun with FS bikes lol
  • + 1
 Smang'in
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 Music?
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 Jezebel Jive (Keep Shelly In Athens Remix) - Maribel
  • + 1
 Hardtails rule fine
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