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@johnnywallace8123 5 күн бұрын
Real bike.
@johnnywallace8123 5 күн бұрын
The coolest mountain bike videos quite often have dogs in them, and they always perform very well.
@johnnywallace8123 6 күн бұрын
Nice video guys, it looks like both bikes performed well in the parts of the park that they were intended for.
@HandlebarVentures 5 күн бұрын
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video
@johnnywallace8123 12 күн бұрын
How many miles do you think that the stay left trails are?
@HandlebarVentures 12 күн бұрын
About 10 miles
@jonathanbraun2861 19 күн бұрын
Gets me FIRED up for turns this szn, let's goo boiz!! 🎉
@gilstewart4069 21 күн бұрын
Im 70 and ski with my kids backcountry I get it , fine job Dad
@HandlebarVentures 21 күн бұрын
That's awesome!
@colepalmerlover 22 күн бұрын
underrated video
@HandlebarVentures 22 күн бұрын
Appreciate you watching the video and taking time to comment. Glad you enjoyed it!
@colepalmerlover 21 күн бұрын
@ also what run was that at the start
@HandlebarVentures 21 күн бұрын
The Chutes
@colepalmerlover 20 күн бұрын
@@HandlebarVentures thanks
@jonathanbraun2861 27 күн бұрын
LETS GOOOOOO
@HandlebarVentures 27 күн бұрын
Think we can get the whole squad to race next year?
@lifeontheroad8474 Ай бұрын
Hey dude thanks for making a detailed how to video! I got a Megatrail with 27.5 wheels and am wondering if I could make it into a mullet by getting a fully built Smash 29er and then mixing and matching the seat/chainstays + other components between the two bikes? I know the company went out of business but before advertised them having the mullet version as the MegaSmash.
@HandlebarVentures Ай бұрын
@lifeontheroad8474 We're glad you enjoyed the video! You should have no problem converting to a Megasmash as they call it. Megasmash is simply a 29er front end, with a 27.5 rear end. If you have a fully built Megatrail already, you'll need a 29er wheel/tire, 0mm headset cups, and a 29er fork. May need a longer brake hose as well depending how much slack you have. There's some very knowledgeable people on the GG mountain bikers page on Facebook if you have any specific questions.
@NiceWow-g1p Ай бұрын
So cute!😊❤❤❤😊
@umhiiguesslmao Ай бұрын
Silent for the Apocalypse and loud for busy trails 😅🤣
@crabberkidd96 2 ай бұрын
Real bike for sure!
@bigdantheman7748 2 ай бұрын
Real
@JJsFishing6 2 ай бұрын
real bike
@Rubbersidedownmtb 2 ай бұрын
That's some techy climbing
@HandlebarVentures 2 ай бұрын
It goes on like that for a looonnggg time! Trail is called Moon Rocks and it lives up to the name.
@monkeyhedgehogdolphinbearh6560 2 ай бұрын
❤❤❤
@antoanangelov5672 2 ай бұрын
The Louder the better
@sruo42 3 ай бұрын
60-120g of carbs per hr hour. Plenty of research out there on the ratio of glucos and fructose. For most of us mear mortals probably looking at somewhere around 75 g or so for the harder rides. You have to build up the ability to digest that much though. It makes a huge difference. Also suggest roughly 500 mg to 1 g of sodium citrate per hour as well to compensate for your sweating and to replenish electrolytes. Thanks for the video and good luck going forward! Over the course of three or four years I started out at 176 and I'm up to 240 now weighing roughly 175 lb. The biggest blocker for progress has been being a dad and getting sick. The latter is always worse in the winter :)
@HandlebarVentures 2 ай бұрын
I've been really liking the Maurten 320 drink mix. I've read that electrolytes aren't needed during activity if you get enough in your diet but want to experiment more with that. I drink LMNT every morning with my creatine and that helps a lot especially in the summer. Thank you and good luck with your training and riding as well!
@tarpontime7562 3 ай бұрын
Good looking wheel set!
@HandlebarVentures 2 ай бұрын
Thank you! It's been holding up really well. Very happy with my decision still.
@EvergreenTicoGamerX 3 ай бұрын
put some music in the background
@DandyHippo 3 ай бұрын
never was the best lmao they rather ride trail bikes instead of this on the ews
@jameslindsay9443 3 ай бұрын
Can I lay down on the ground and have you ride your mountain bike over my stomach
@r0dclarke 3 ай бұрын
Great vid. Been using TR for 12 months. Am now doing more than the high volume plan prescribes. Be careful to avoid plateauing and increase the volume. The platform is not perfect but after a while you know how to break it based on experience, how you feel and juggling life.
@HandlebarVentures 3 ай бұрын
Thank you! How much progress have you seen after 12 months? Sounds like you are putting in a lot of miles!
@r0dclarke 3 ай бұрын
@@HandlebarVentures had been cycling for a couple of years prior to starting TR. Competed in a few MTB marathons but had no structured training. Had no idea what intervals or the difference zones were. Average 3-4 rides per weeks @6-7 hours per week. My starting FTP on TR was 270 after 12 months hit 331. The high volume plan has developed muscular endurance. Not sure my FTP will get much higher but I know there still big endurance and fatigue resistant gains in the table.
@HandlebarVentures 3 ай бұрын
Wow that's impressive! Always some sort of gains to be made. Good luck with the training!
@mdmattmann 4 ай бұрын
I am also looking at these wheels. How have they been holding up and how do you like them? Thanks
@HandlebarVentures 4 ай бұрын
0 issues highly recommend them
@mdmattmann 3 ай бұрын
@@HandlebarVentures Thanks for the update. Do you find the engagement on the 240 hubs sufficient?
@HandlebarVentures 3 ай бұрын
For me it's not an issue especially on the xc bike where I tend to be going faster and attacking the climbs. I have Hydras on my Enduro and like them as well. The instant engagement is nice especially on more technical terrain, but not a deal breaker. 240s have less drag when coasting and are lighter.
@kevinhughes6644 4 ай бұрын
Great video and a great route. Now I'm wondering why I sold my gravel bike.
@HandlebarVentures 4 ай бұрын
Thank you! There's never been a better time to buy a bike than right now 😁 a lot of great deals to be had!
@artemartem7534 4 ай бұрын
Good progress. What is your goal?
@HandlebarVentures 4 ай бұрын
Thank you! My "A race" is the Shenandoah 100k mtb race. It's 63 miles, 9100 ft of climbing in the beautiful George Washington National Forest. Just 2 weeks away!
@artemartem7534 4 ай бұрын
@@HandlebarVentures Good luck!
@HandlebarVentures 4 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@toddduncan4477 4 ай бұрын
Good video .. I am from Maryland .. I live in Abingdon .. Got into MTB'ing as a hobby in the fall of 2020 during the COVID Pandemic .. I have two MTB's a '21 Trek Slash 7 and a '23 Trek Roscoe 8 .. Looking into getting a gravel bike now .. I am still pretty mich a noob as it pertsins to my riding abilities .. I have rode in Palmer State Park a few times .. Its nice to have friends to ride with most rides I am solo but I have met a few other riders I have rode along with down in Bacon Ridge and in Rock Burn anyway I just subscribed to your channel .. Keep the content coming I enjoyed it 👍🏾🙂
@HandlebarVentures 4 ай бұрын
Thank you! Welcome to the channel! One thing I would suggest is to get a "fast gravel" or "all road" type bike for local gravel. In our area you will have to connect the gravel with backroads so ~80% of the ride is spent on asphalt. Maybe I should make a video on my Cervelo Aspero and why I choose it 🤔. Good luck with the gravel bike search!
@cliffcross6687 4 ай бұрын
Running it run it almost bald.
@HandlebarVentures 4 ай бұрын
Wow well you certainly get your moneysworth out of a tire then!
@michaelgnafakis430 4 ай бұрын
If that’s the rear I could get a little more out of it. If it’s the front it needs to go. As long as it’s hit cornering lugs I’m all good. The center is for braking and that just slows you down :)
@HandlebarVentures 4 ай бұрын
Hahaha! So you ride it til it's a semi slick! More worn = more speed?
@bobkatanga 4 ай бұрын
Nice results and a great review. Thanks for sharing it.
@HandlebarVentures 4 ай бұрын
Thank you! Glad it was helpful!
@CycleXplorer 4 ай бұрын
Nice progress. I've used trainer road, it's a great tool. Just have to be careful with not being too over ambitious with the plan volume, especially if doing longer riders outdoors on top of it at weekends etc. their podcast is also great. New subscriber here 🙋♂️
@HandlebarVentures 4 ай бұрын
Thank you! Welcome to the channel! Absolutely agree on ensuring you don't over do it with training and real rides. Their new red light green light tool is very good at adapting the plan. They also just released the ability to schedule outdoor rides and track other activities like strength training. Been very happy with the updates to TR this year all of them have been very useful. I'll keep sharing my progress along the way!
@toddroberts2658 4 ай бұрын
Wish they had them where I live, so they stay off the f&@king roads!!!
@JimKJeffries 4 ай бұрын
Hell yeah
@EverythingWithCars 4 ай бұрын
Bro really wanted to fish that spot in the first clip😂
@HandlebarVentures 4 ай бұрын
Hahaha! I mean can you blame him?
@EverythingWithCars 4 ай бұрын
@@HandlebarVentures looks perfect 😁
@flowbike4487 4 ай бұрын
Bikeyoke divine sl 31,6 100mm travel weight 376g and have air spring insted mechanical !
@HandlebarVentures 4 ай бұрын
Plenty of good options! I still really like the transfer SL it's holding up well.
@Dudeman778 4 ай бұрын
Those red stairs are a staple of the fisherman trail experience, great memories there!
@HandlebarVentures 4 ай бұрын
Yes they are! Thanks for watching and commenting!
@72Cowboy72 4 ай бұрын
Sweet! Next time I'll add riding up to the dam.
@HandlebarVentures 4 ай бұрын
It's an awesome route!
@jonathanbraun2861 4 ай бұрын
Love it!!
@HandlebarVentures 4 ай бұрын
Good route, great times!
@Jetskir118 4 ай бұрын
Great video, been years since I was there but now I'm going back for sure!
@HandlebarVentures 4 ай бұрын
Thank you! Glad we could insprire you! Tear it up!
@olegkn7769 4 ай бұрын
magnetic neodymium?! NO?!
@HandlebarVentures 4 ай бұрын
Magnet under a bike seat with balls of steel is a recipe for disaster 🤣
@Drogos79 4 ай бұрын
at your weight, you can go easily lower, especially upfront. I am 190+ loaded and I had racing rays speed as low as 16 on 30mm internal
@HandlebarVentures 4 ай бұрын
Good to know! Wow that is really low! I've settled on 20F 22R for normal conditions any lower and the tire squirms too much when cornering hard. I lower 1 - 2 psi when wet and slippery.
@CycleXplorer 5 ай бұрын
I've got an 'epic' itch and there are some mega deals about at the moment
@HandlebarVentures 5 ай бұрын
I still think this is a great bike especially for the $ right now. I decided to add some upgrades to it this year vs buy the new Epic 8.
@kanethomas6998 5 ай бұрын
Can't afford a high end carbon wheelset (one day i will) but I'm currently running alloy wtb i35 (35mm internal width) paired with 2.2 continental race Kings. For my fast small rock chunk rides with low pressures around 18psi front 19-20 rear and this setup absolute rips. It's so so fast. With a big amount of grip considering the tiny knobs on the tyre. That tyre molds to the ground and grips on better than anything else Iv come across for the given speed it has. I swap to a larger 2.4 tyre when i go to larger rocky trails that i need more distance between tyre and rim. Wider rims definitely make a large difference. I think as tyres and rims evolve 35mm internal width rims will become the standard like 30mm is today.
@HandlebarVentures 5 ай бұрын
Wide rims with fast rolling tires and low pressure is the way to go! Sounds like you have a good setup!
@cimas6 5 ай бұрын
pronounced cAdy hill mate, nice vid
@HandlebarVentures 5 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@masonthurman 5 ай бұрын
I'm 5'6" and just got the 2022 in size S2. I like how nimble it is but have run into knee pain, even though the saddle height it correct (matched to previously fit bike). Wondering if this is caused by how slack the seat tube is, not allowing my knee/leg to track correctly, leading to strain. Any issues with this?
@HandlebarVentures 5 ай бұрын
Personally no issues with fitment causing knee pain. I'd recommend watching some bike fit videos and sliding the seat forward if it feels too far back. Make sure your sag is dialed in first though as the suspension cycles the angles change, this makes dialing in bike fit extra tricky.
@acuhealer62 5 ай бұрын
Great vid until you popped a Budweiser. Is that even legal in VT? ;-)
@HandlebarVentures 5 ай бұрын
Hahaha! 🤣 The King of Beers is above VT law.
@shaunmo67 5 ай бұрын
I have the Evo 7 and debating the new Epic 8. Your video convinced me to hold off as it not being worth the upgrade. The bumper stop would be nice as the AXS shifter has put some noticeable scratches on the top tube even with protective wrap. I race my Evo 7 and had an Epic 5 gen. At first so much sag and pedal bob but after several races I’m not so tired from all the rocks beating the hell out of me I’m actually faster.
@HandlebarVentures 5 ай бұрын
Don't get me wrong I'd love to have the 8. I just can't justify the cost vs improvement. I'm adding Flight Attendant suspension to my Evo 7 I think this will really compliment the more active suspension of the bike and make it that much faster.
@TheAlmando1980 6 ай бұрын
Change the core?
@HandlebarVentures 6 ай бұрын
Replace with a new valve that does not clog from sealant. I use Reserve Fillmore Valves in the video.
@kevinburke1325 6 ай бұрын
I am in between this bike and am emtb. I was going to get the specialized turbo levo 2024, but heard that the motor keeps breaking on it. Not sure how fast this bike goes. If this bike can get up to the same speed as a class 1 emtb, I think I would just choose this bike because of how light it is. Currently, I have the trek fuel ex 7 2022 and it is super slow.
@HandlebarVentures 6 ай бұрын
Depends how fit you are. Bike will only go as fast as you can power and pilot it. Everything equal Ebikes will always be faster bc they have a motor providing additional power.
@kevinburke1325 6 ай бұрын
@HandlebarVentures thanks! Yeah, I try to keep my cycling up and I also do a lot of upper bodyweight exercises, but for some reason, I go slow. When I sprint for about 20 minutes in the heaviest gear, my legs feel heavy. I constantly go up and down the stairs and am constantly active, but for some reason, am slow on the bike.
@johnnywallace8123 6 ай бұрын
Are you still happy with it?
@HandlebarVentures 6 ай бұрын
Yes absolutely. The revised layup of the headset has been solid no more cracks!
@johnnywallace8123 6 ай бұрын
@HandlebarVentures Thank you for the feedback, I am seriously considering buying a 2022 version and I appreciate your opinion.
@HandlebarVentures 6 ай бұрын
You're welcome! Happy to help