How Hardcore Is Too Hardcore?? Reviewing RSD's RS 291 Prototype

The RS-291 is RSD's newest model, designed to be an aggro, hardcore hardtail. Every now and then I get a sneak peek at stuff before it becomes available, but this is the first time I've been able to review a prototype, pre-production bike and share it with you. I'm SUPER excited for this one. In this video we take a ride to see what it's all about. Note: the actual bike will have some differences from this one (this is a prototype after all), but a lot will be the same. Great news: Alex (the owren of RSD) has decided to offer 5% off for any hartailparty subscribers. Simply use coupon code "party" at checkout a rsdbikes.com. Learn more about this bike here: http://bit.ly/399EGSb Do you need help choosing your next bike? Become a patron today for one-on-one bike consultation: patreon.com/hardtailparty. Show your love for hardtails by sporting some Hardtail Party Swag (hats, shirts, hoodies, etc.): https://shop.spreadshirt.com/hardtail... Tire inflator: https://amzn.to/35eKvwH Presta adapter for inflator: https://amzn.to/3on1G6Q Other gear I use: Lab Austere hip pack: https://bit.ly/3p37K58 - code "Hardtail.Party" 25% off Handup Summerlite Gloves: https://bit.ly/2I8z1C7 - code "HARDTAILPARTY" My shop tools: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hardtailp... My glasses: https://bit.ly/3aXBeKp My tire sealant: https://bit.ly/2ULJirZ My pedals: https://amzn.to/2V9DzuK My ZIPP 3ZERO MOTO wheels: https://bit.ly/33G0Wjm What's in my water bottles (Tailwind): https://bit.ly/2Xbxy3q Hardtail Party Shirts, Swag, etc: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/hardtail... My hooded sun shirt: https://bit.ly/38NdU1x Support the channel and save some money by shopping using these links. Feel free to share these with your friends, but please do not post these discounts anywhere else, or we will all lose these discount codes. https://bit.ly/3dj2nZP - 5% off all RSD bikes using code "party" https://bit.ly/3kdfDm5 - The Hardtail Party collection at Club Ride https://bit.ly/2UwrmQq - Ryan Leech Connection: $19 off - coupon code "hardtailparty" https://bit.ly/2U8OyFE - Velocirax racks - 5% off using coupon code: "hardtailparty" https://amazon.com/shop/hardtailparty any time you shop on amazon using this link, it helps me. Note: some of my links are affiliate links. That means I get a small commission on purchases made using these links. You don't pay anything extra, but it helps support the channel. If you've learned something from my videos, consider using the affiliate links above.Utah and Arizona to see if they can find a bike worthy of gooseberry mesa for only $300. Follow along to see what happens next... Also, if you love watching bike restorations, make sure to subscribe to Rob's channel, OLD SHOVEL, if you aren't already subbed:    / @oldshovel   Do you need help choosing your next bike? Become a patron today for one-on-one bike consultation: patreon.com/hardtailparty. Show your love for hardtails by sporting some Hardtail Party Swag (hats, shirts, hoodies, etc.): https://shop.spreadshirt.com/hardtail... Other gear I use: Lab Austere hip pack: https://bit.ly/3p37K58 - code "Hardtail.Party" 25% off Handup Summerlite Gloves: https://bit.ly/2I8z1C7 - code "HARDTAILPARTY" My shop tools: https://www.amazon.com/shop/hardtailp... My glasses: https://bit.ly/3aXBeKp My tire sealant: https://bit.ly/2ULJirZ My pedals: https://amzn.to/2V9DzuK My ZIPP 3ZERO MOTO wheels: https://bit.ly/33G0Wjm What's in my water bottles (Tailwind): https://bit.ly/2Xbxy3q Hardtail Party Shirts, Swag, etc: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/hardtail... My hooded sun shirt: https://bit.ly/38NdU1x Support the channel and save some money by shopping using these links. Feel free to share these with your friends, but please do not post these discounts anywhere else, or we will all lose these discount codes. https://bit.ly/3dj2nZP - 5% off all RSD bikes using code "party" https://bit.ly/3kdfDm5 - The Hardtail Party collection at Club Ride https://bit.ly/2UwrmQq - Ryan Leech Connection: $19 off - coupon code "hardtailparty" https://bit.ly/2U8OyFE - Velocirax racks - 5% off using coupon code: "hardtailparty" https://amazon.com/shop/hardtailparty any time you shop on amazon using this link, it helps me. Note: some of my links are affiliate links. That means I get a small commission on purchases made using these links. You don't pay anything extra, but it helps support the channel. If you've learned something from my videos, consider using the affiliate links above.