1998 DH Bike Vs Modern Hardtail - 25 Years Of Change

We are back with another retro comparison! This time around we compare a mint condition 1998 vintage downhill bike with a 2022 Niner Air 9 Hardtail. It was really interesting to see the difference in technology, especially how wheel size affected the times. We hope you enjoy the video! Let us know if you have any questions at all. ▶ If you enjoy our channel and want to support it there are a few different ways you can help out below 😊 #1 Join Our Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/RideMtb Our Patreon is a place where we like to communicate with our community one on one, brainstorm new video ideas, and do monthly hang outs! Being a Patron can also unlock some exclusive discounts so you could save money and support us at the same time! #2 We have some links to our favorite products listed below. Using our link doesn't cost you any money at all but it really helps us out with a small commission of around 5% :) Thank you guys for everything! We are so glad to have you as part of our crew! Kyle & April https://www.ridemtb.com/ ▶ Most Common Equipment Questions We Get: Bikes we use - https://jenson.sjv.io/9gGLqy Accident Health Insurance We Use - https://spotinsurance.pxf.io/9WAg3j Kneepads we use - https://jenson.sjv.io/qngmZO Helmets we use - https://jenson.sjv.io/g1POLr Kyle’s riding gear - https://jenson.sjv.io/R5PGY9 April’s riding gear - https://jenson.sjv.io/vn2QQN Shoes we use - https://jenson.sjv.io/jWja9P Our favorite chain lube - https://jenson.sjv.io/BXKRWy Handlebar we use - https://jenson.sjv.io/4P5GK9 Seat dropper post - https://jenson.sjv.io/P0am3e Kyle’s clipless pedals - https://jenson.sjv.io/Xx1GnM April’s flat pedals - https://jenson.sjv.io/n1nPoa Tubeless sealant - https://jenson.sjv.io/e4RegZ Wheelsets - https://jenson.sjv.io/jW1QZa Brakes/Derailleur - https://jenson.sjv.io/gboqg0 Favorite riding pack - https://jenson.sjv.io/0ZQ91V Feedback bike stand - https://jenson.sjv.io/NkB9EK Feedback bike stand - https://jenson.sjv.io/2rKyMG ▶ All of our Pov, Video, and Audio Equipment - https://www.ridemtb.com/gear ▶ Huge thanks to our channel partners for helping us keep these videos ad free during the middle of the video! Jenson USA - https://jenson.sjv.io/P0aaRQ Niner Bikes - https://bit.ly/2T9yqWm Project Filter, Idaho fights Tobacco - https://bit.ly/3gq4hdv SR Suntour - Suspension - https://bit.ly/3w84b0L Stan’s No Tubes - Wheels and Sealant - https://bit.ly/3x33JRg Schwalbe Tires - https://bit.ly/3itSzRJ PNW Components- Handlebar, Stem, Grips, Dropper Post - https://bit.ly/3fC8pVU Ergon - Saddles - https://bit.ly/2SnpsEL Apparel and Protection - https://bit.ly/34IqcqM https://bit.ly/355BaH2 Ride Concepts - Shoes - https://bit.ly/3gBuJRx Shimano - Brakes and Drivetrain - https://bit.ly/3pfvPGa Onnit - Supplements and Snacks - https://bit.ly/3x6E1vi