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@Boradepatins 11 сағат бұрын
Good
@ybb3211 6 күн бұрын
hope you are ok with all the fires!!
@hardmtnbiker 5 күн бұрын
@@ybb3211 thanks for checking in on me. My home is safe but it was really close to my mom’s home. So far it’s been spared.
@chuckrodgers4780 5 күн бұрын
@@hardmtnbiker stay safe .
@joes84 6 күн бұрын
Hey dude that's epic. I was wondering if you could chew gum while you ride. 😊😊
@hardmtnbiker 6 күн бұрын
@@joes84 🤣
@joes84 6 күн бұрын
You need to focus a little more on your humanity. Health doesn't mean much if you're a jerk. 😂
@the_pirate_king 11 күн бұрын
I am post surgery almost 4 weeks I am out of the sling and my arm is finally down. Super weird and I can feel how week it is but I’ve been doing some minor movement haven’t started the PT yet but I’m like you and very athletic and active how long before you started to actually lift your arms above your head and to the side lol 😂 you know what I’m talking about because I’m sure you had limited movement in the beginning. Also when did you start PT I feel like I should already be doing it myself
@hardmtnbiker 11 күн бұрын
@@the_pirate_king I never got the surgery. If you saw my update video. I decided that I didn’t want to take the time off for a proper post surgery recovery. I basically felt fine a week after the ruptured tendon and was doing fine but with less weight two weeks after. Obviously I won’t have the full strength and functionality that you will achieve but I’ve been ok with that.
@the_pirate_king 11 күн бұрын
@ oh thanks for the reply appreciate that and I see you are just fine . Great to see .
@elvislee7686 11 күн бұрын
What's your gearing on there?
@hardmtnbiker 11 күн бұрын
@@elvislee7686 32x23
@elvislee7686 11 күн бұрын
@ do you find it hard to keep up with people on the flats with that gearing?
@lucienthomsen8425 11 күн бұрын
try bilenky cycle works in phila pa. I just bought my second steel bike from him
@jeffg5989 12 күн бұрын
I’ve read where you need to get this repaired within 3 to 4 weeks otherwise the bicep will shrink and fray and be very difficult to reattach
@hardmtnbiker 12 күн бұрын
@@jeffg5989 this is correct. John Elway waited for the season to finish and remained QB with his injury. This was a rare occasion that most surgeons would have not done. Consult with your surgeon and he will exam and be able to do some preliminary diagnostics to determine if the tendon has shortened beyond repair.
@jeffg5989 12 күн бұрын
Had a proximal tear Christmas Day. Just saw my doctor since to get referral for surgeon and talk about which procedure to do. I play golf so I’ve read where I need to get it fixed and not just let it go. Good luck
@hardmtnbiker 12 күн бұрын
@@jeffg5989 get it fixed and follow a strict recovery plan. If you let it go like I did, you will always be slightly limited.
@Ernestino4212 17 күн бұрын
Nice looking bike!
@Ernestino4212 17 күн бұрын
Riding these hubs since years on my merlin xlm. Superb quality and sound. Still look like new.
@hardmtnbiker 16 күн бұрын
@@Ernestino4212 I always wanted to get a Merlin. Amazing frames! Hadley hubs are very finely crafted in small batches. I have been able to find bearings,paws,and seals plus they always keep making their hubs with the same specs for many years. I obviously have other brands but know Hadley’s have wider flanges than most the only one that comes close is ONYX and that’s twice the price.
@rickychang-k5p 17 күн бұрын
This is my dream path.😊
@rickychang-k5p 17 күн бұрын
I have been riding 27.5xc, merida carbon for many years (when 27.5 was introduced as the latest specification), and now it has competition-level equipment, including dt carbon fiber wheelsets, 32sc factory and dropper post, mt8 brakes, which may be inferior in super-technical terrain, but I enjoy climbing fast on the fire escape and doing some rapid descent.😅
@hardmtnbiker 16 күн бұрын
@@rickychang-k5p sounds like a rocket 🚀 for accelerating up steep climbs and out of slow corners. Perfect bike for longer climbs
@peterschuster449 18 күн бұрын
Were you going downhill and the other guy was climbing uphill? And he's supposed to pull over for you? Or am I seeing that wrong?
@hardmtnbiker 18 күн бұрын
I’m the one going DH and it should be pulling over. He was climbing up and had didn’t need to pull over but even when I’m climbing, I’m not going to stay right in the center of a narrow trail in front of a descending biker. Just as common sense to provide room to pass each other.
@scottholm7865 20 күн бұрын
Stanton has the Sedona. Neuhaus has all those sizes.
@hardmtnbiker 20 күн бұрын
@@scottholm7865 If I went Stanton it would be the Ti Sherpa. Seems like the better choice for my ENVE rigid fork and running wider rims with bigger tires like 29x3” on i40 rims. The amazing thing about Neuhaus Hummingbird is all the sizes and the custom selection of steel tubing he uses. It would be slightly heavier than Ti but probably worth it and have a better feel.
@chuckrodgers4780 5 күн бұрын
And the Neuhaus is made in Nor cal . I thought you were talking about possibly moving to Marin ? Is that still a possibility ?
@hardmtnbiker 3 күн бұрын
@ I’m still working in SoCal but that is something that I will consider when I get a job in NCal or retire. I’m also looking at Mt Shasta and Lake Tahoe area
@chuckrodgers4780 22 күн бұрын
Over the last few years I have changed all my bikes to flats. For me it works fine and I feel more comfortable .
@hardmtnbiker 20 күн бұрын
@@chuckrodgers4780 honestly, I feel flats take more skill to master when you are flicking your bike around and popping off stuff. I don’t know if I would want to gain those skills now and enjoy the benefits of being clipped in
@chuckrodgers4780 22 күн бұрын
That looked like a fun ride ! Been dreaming of a Hayduke but over the last year I have watched everything I could on the Jones Bikes. They seem like fun
@hardmtnbiker 22 күн бұрын
@@chuckrodgers4780 it’s funny you should mention Jones’s bikes. I truly think Jone’s bikes are amazing and the fact he has the truss fork, 150x15 front hub spacing, Alt bars and the fork specifically for the size of frame is what makes them impressive. If I were to buy a Jones I would have to go all in and get the Ti Jones Plus Spaceframe with Truss fork, Alt bars, Jones carbon rims and Magura brakes.
@mellissanash7517 22 күн бұрын
Canada has some great custom mtbs. I saw a Schon mtb once in person and damn did it look good. Steve I know reviewed that custom Manzanita and Scharen bikes too.
@mikej1348 22 күн бұрын
Good job on the tree jump🤙🏻
@hammertime7740 22 күн бұрын
Very cool. Just to let you know canefield is coming out with a new titanum nimble 9 and esker is developing a new full suspension platform with Dave Weagle. Dave developed the DW link.
@hardmtnbiker 20 күн бұрын
@@hammertime7740 I would love to see what Canfield does with the Ti Nimble 9 I have rode my friends steel Nimble 9 and it had amazing geo well ahead of their modern hardtails
@hammertime7740 20 күн бұрын
@hardmtnbiker they teased it on Instagram and the owner confirmed it on singletracks podcast. I kinda feel it's geo is perfect for a SS. One of these days I'm gonna build a SS up. I dig your content!
@hardmtnbiker 20 күн бұрын
@ thank you so much! I hope you get your SS and please don’t hesitate to ask me for any questions. Have a wonderful,safe and healthy holiday season!
@rickychang-k5p 24 күн бұрын
Hello, I'm an avid xc rider from China. 😝
@hardmtnbiker 23 күн бұрын
@@rickychang-k5p I'm sure China has some beautiful remote mountains. I would love to ride there
@rickychang-k5p 22 күн бұрын
@hardmtnbiker There are indeed endless mountains and plateaus in western China, which may even surpass all of Europe, but there is not such a perfect mountain bike atmosphere, just countless.
@hardmtnbiker 22 күн бұрын
@ I’m sure it would be amazing to see the remote natural beauty of those mountains
@dannyrivera9805 24 күн бұрын
I have those gloves. Bought 3 pairs the other day
@brianmalzahn4035 24 күн бұрын
The axle that came with my Esker Japhy broke. It wasn’t a Wolf Tooth or RobertAxle. I’m just curious if your original axle also had an issue. Or did you just replace the original axle as a precaution? I was really surprised when mine broke, never thought it could just snap like it did. I replaced mine with a Wheels Manufacturing axle.
@hardmtnbiker 24 күн бұрын
@@brianmalzahn4035 never used my original axle from Esker for many rides. I think I bought that Robert axle immediately.
@50whatnomadtravelnursemtb5 24 күн бұрын
Thats funny, I bought a Revel Tirade ti hardtail frame on sale and before even buying it i had my wheels and tires in mind. I love the Ibis 35mm wide rims and have had great luck with them. I haven't had much luck with most tires except Maxxis....but right now I'm riding Bontrager xr4's with decent experience so far. Maybe I'll try the new Forekaster in Exo+(there is no DH casing). You can get a custom steel frame built from Cutrlo in Winthrop, Washington state for under 2k, his website says like 1600 but not sure how many he builds anymore.
@hardmtnbiker 24 күн бұрын
@@50whatnomadtravelnursemtb5 thanks for the info. Revel Ti is really nice! I have heard great things about the XR2,3,and 4’s because they come in 2.8 and 3.0 and that’s pretty cool.
@mikej1348 24 күн бұрын
I run 19-20 psi in the rear and 14 up front on my plus tire. If I’m out in your area I go to 23psi rear. I weigh 190. Usually I take a little off when I get to the top. With lower psi I give it the old squeeze test😁
@hardmtnbiker 24 күн бұрын
@@mikej1348 my friends that ride faster than me, most of them on full squishy rigs and they plow through rocks and bad lines with conviction. They keep 25psi with double wall casing tires. I have torn sidewalls and bent many rims trying to stay with their lines. CushCore has helped but it’s not a “free pass”
@mikej1348 24 күн бұрын
@ I have done it too. It’s a “fools errand” to try to keep up with full suspension. I have gotten hurt and bend a wheel doing that.
@hardmtnbiker 24 күн бұрын
@ so true!
@mikej1348 24 күн бұрын
@ just out of curiosity. Why are you running the Cushcore in the front? Is it for weight balance with the rear? I had it on the rear of my plus bike and the balance was off and it felt like I put lead in the tire. If I get back into using inserts I want to try a newer lighter offerings in the market.
@hardmtnbiker 24 күн бұрын
@ I didn’t run CC in front in the beginning but started running it in front when I got a slow leak in my front tire and wished I could keep going. It also protects my rims.I also like the way they allow me to run lower air pressure for sandy trails. I guess it just boils down to an extra layer of security. Flatting a front tire on a real fast steep descent is a disaster and I have done this once and will never forget how hard I rag dolled. *This was before CushCore was invented
@mikej1348 24 күн бұрын
They should give you a discount on the Esker if you go that direction.
@hardmtnbiker 24 күн бұрын
I have a great relationship with Esker and technically I’m an investor through a crowdfunding platform called “Start Engine” So they do give me a discount and send me pre-sale discounts on some models. I haven’t asked them about a discount on the Ti Hayduke or Japhy but that’s a great idea! Thanks for suggesting it.
@Eman-hx1qw 24 күн бұрын
Neuhaus hummingbird?
@hardmtnbiker 24 күн бұрын
@@Eman-hx1qw exactly!!!👍 thanks for reminding me. I’m not sure why I forgot about that name, just old lol
@mikej1348 24 күн бұрын
I like your ideas about the Teravail tires. I noticed the industry is giving less options for 27.5 plus tires. I will probably eventually have to downsize to standard 27.5 with a tire insert. I like the smaller wheels for maneuverability and my riding style. I tried Cushcore before but they were heavy in the plus size for just the rear. I’m not running any tire insert now. [By the way you should try the Backbone trail off Newton Canyon in the Santa Monica Mtns. There are some beautiful views and flow trails too]
@hardmtnbiker 24 күн бұрын
@@mikej1348 completely agree with smaller 27.5 wheels are better for tight turns and better traction on loose surfaces. Especially 2.8 or 3” tires. I’ll be looking at exploring more trails in 2025 stay tuned
@mikej1348 24 күн бұрын
@ Reach out to if you want to try stuff closer to me. Conejo Valley-Wildwood, Chesebro, Los Robles etc. There are fun trails out here too .
@hardmtnbiker 24 күн бұрын
@ thanks, I’ve ride Cheseboro and some of those other trails around there at had tacos at Chuy’s afterwards. Lots of fun trails out there. If I recall correctly we rode all the way back to the “Sheep corral” and found some back country trails in those mountains that were pretty nice.
@mikej1348 24 күн бұрын
@@hardmtnbiker You can go up Palo Comodo and ride around China Flat. Then come down and ride out of Chesebro.
@TazzzzD 24 күн бұрын
I love my Esker Japhy Single Speed, I built it for the full body workout for a 1-2 hour ride as I am time poor during the week. I want to start using it for long rides and bikepacking races also.
@hardmtnbiker 24 күн бұрын
@@TazzzzD I’m thinking of racing next year with too. Not sure if I’ll do SS class or do hardtail enduro class on my Hayduke
@TazzzzD 24 күн бұрын
@@hardmtnbiker thanks for all the videos!
@dgriffinm 24 күн бұрын
I have the same shoes, love my Sidi shoes
@williammiller7781 24 күн бұрын
Not trying to be a grammar nazi but it is goggle not google. Feel free to delete this message.
@hardmtnbiker 24 күн бұрын
@@williammiller7781 lol, no problem. My grammar sucks hehe
@1monkeyflower 25 күн бұрын
Check out specialized stumpjumper evo alloy great trail bike climbs well, has internal storage, and the frames is on sale for really good price right now.
@TruthReviews 26 күн бұрын
Literally had this injury happen to me in the last 2 hours and with a new born child timing could not be worse. Your videos gave me comfort. Thank you. Honestly, if I didnt know about this, I would never look at your arms and think one looks different.
@hardmtnbiker 26 күн бұрын
@@TruthReviews congrats and God bless you and your family!
@TruthReviews 26 күн бұрын
@@hardmtnbiker Likewise. Hope you and your family have a great holiday season and keep up the great work on KZbin. Thanks for the content.
@hongjiang3601 26 күн бұрын
great video, thanks, what model is your bike, how much travel in its fork, and rear shock ? is 100mm fork good enough.
@hardmtnbiker 26 күн бұрын
@@hongjiang3601 its and Esker Japhy hardtail with a Fox34 120mm fork that I custom built as a single speed.eskercycles.com/pages/japhy2024?srsltid=AfmBOorkbMJt9TFW8eCpZIPl3NrvYsVizrsuYcW3bpF8uReGjykZ8clm 100mm fork or rigid fork is fine as long as you are comfortable riding over technical terrain without the extra cushioning of a longer travel fork
@dgriffinm 27 күн бұрын
I run a 30 tooth chain ring and 20t cog , 170mm dub crank. And definitely clip-less Sidi Shoes 👞 😮
@hardmtnbiker 27 күн бұрын
@@dgriffinm Sidi on clipless is such a great combo. I’m probably going to try a 30t chainring eventually. Not sure if I push a 20t cog but I have a really nice Absolute Black 20t cog I was able to use on my Seven Sola just because it was so light.
@mikej1348 27 күн бұрын
For me the travel question was easy. Ride your favorite trails and run the manufacturers recommended air psi for your fork. Check how much travel you use, add 1/4-1/2 inch for safety and that’s all the travel that you need. For me the answer for my weight and style of riding is 140mm. I infrequently bottom out.
@hardmtnbiker 27 күн бұрын
@@mikej1348 great advice!
@mikej1348 27 күн бұрын
@ No worries. I posted up a clip of my bikes on Hardtail Mike. I’m thinking of getting a chest cam. What model of GoPro and mic do you use?
@vagrant318 27 күн бұрын
I'd go with a ti hardtail, about to pull the trigger on one myself. Rear suspension and throttles only on motorcycles for me
@mikej1348 27 күн бұрын
I was looking at the Teravail Honcho tire but they only go to 27.5 x2.6. I like plus tires but for the rear it seems like the Rekon is one of the few good options at 27.5x2.8. Teravail has a 2.8 but it seems to be a bike packing tire. I also did not see a list of weights on the tires on there website.
@hardmtnbiker 27 күн бұрын
@@mikej1348 I got some discontinued 27.5x3” Teravail Coronado’s. True it’s hard to find 27.5 x 2.8” tires with a meaty design. I have Kenda’s that size too but they are also discontinued and they only have 2.6” size now
@mikej1348 27 күн бұрын
@ I also like the XR4 tires in 2.8 which was discontinued. It seems like Maxxis is the only game in town for tires with good knobs in 2.8
@hardmtnbiker 27 күн бұрын
@ haven’t tried those yet but I have heard good things about them. At least Trek still has plus size in both 27.5 and 29
@hammertime7740 27 күн бұрын
So definitely yes on the shorter cranks. I known it's a Fad but my knees and hips feel som much better. I'm on 155mm 5devs. I would leen towards adding a full suspension. I currently have a Ripley AF and just purchased an sc 5010. The pripley climbs like a champ and is super capable down. Deals are pretty good right now.
@hardmtnbiker 27 күн бұрын
@@hammertime7740 wow, 155, that’s a big change, I’m sure you notice that difference! That would require me to lift my seat much higher and I would probably want a longer dropper. Currently mine is only 120mm. I have been hearing and watching the reviews about the all new Ripley and Ripmo, IBIS has a great rep and known for being amazing climbing bikes. SC is another great brand and that 5010 is super light weight for a trail frame. VPP is a suspension that has been around but they have modified it and I’m sure it’s even better now. Thanks for the comments and suggestions!
@hammertime7740 27 күн бұрын
@hardmtnbiker yep, so you need to raise you cockpit and get a bigger dropper. It gets expensive. I demoed a the new Ripley this summer in santa cruz. Felt like a big bike. Opted for a 5010 instead. Not as light as you think but it rips and dances on the trail. Pivot trail 429 looks nice too. The dw link bikes are a joy for seated climbs. The cool thing about full squish bikes you can get away with much less tire and no cush core.
@hardmtnbiker 27 күн бұрын
@ true, full suspension has many benefits. I’m not sure I would reduce to 2.3” XC thin casing tires but I would consider using tires w/o wide CushCore and opt for 2.4” Trail tires.
@chuckrodgers4780 27 күн бұрын
I don’t think it’s lack of confidence keeping you from the 7’s , I think you are very aware that this is a mix use trail and not your personal race track. You don’t want to be reckless and put others in danger.
@hardmtnbiker 27 күн бұрын
@@chuckrodgers4780 true, I have mentioned before careful and show consideration to other trail users. Even slower riders that could be walking on those technical exposed sections of the trail.
@chuckrodgers4780 27 күн бұрын
@ we enjoy watching your channel, hope you have a great holiday season.
@hardmtnbiker 27 күн бұрын
@@chuckrodgers4780 thank you so much for making great comments and watching my channel. I hope you have a wonderful holiday season and stay healthy. Personally, I really enjoy riding my bikes and sharing my experiences. There is a lot of better channels that edit and really make their videos entertaining. I keep it simple and just upload raw videos with my GoPro Mini Hero.
@mellissanash7517 28 күн бұрын
Have you seen the new Esker Smokey? Or single speed Starling Beady Little Eye?
@hardmtnbiker 28 күн бұрын
@@mellissanash7517 have only seen the Smokey online but never heard of that Starling Beady Little Eyes.
@mellissanash7517 27 күн бұрын
@@hardmtnbiker The Starling is a really beautiful bike, steel, single speed and full sus.
@dgriffinm 28 күн бұрын
👍🏽
@mikej1348 28 күн бұрын
I think you are doing it right with the hardtail. I think if you wanted to go lighter I would go with a IBIS DV9 or Spot Rocker. I think Cannondale also has a lightweight XC bike. I think it’s more cost effective to start with a light frame than light components. I don’t have a budget for bling wheels. I would also definitely drop to a 165mm crank[at least for your geared bike] It saved my knees and I’m 5’9.
@hardmtnbiker 28 күн бұрын
@@mikej1348 I think of the other advantages of shorter cranks and might go with 160mm. My knees are good and I’m 5’6” My value add is more about making it easier for long steep climbing with my 11-46 cassette. Even if I get a new bike with 12speed it’ll be build it with the 10-45 and a small 30t or 28t chainring
@dgriffinm 28 күн бұрын
Hey there 👋
@angelicacrosby778 29 күн бұрын
Thanks for the vid love my specialized hardtail .she is perfect of around here in bevier mo.but some stuff won't go near .just have to know what ,you and the hardtail can and can't do stay safe 🎉
@dgriffinm Ай бұрын
Your amazing 👍
@mikej1348 Ай бұрын
Have you done any trails off the Angeles Crest Highway or the end of Santa Anita Blvd? You have Strawberry Peak to Red Box and Chantry Flats featuring Gabrielino trail respectively.
@hardmtnbiker Ай бұрын
@@mikej1348 Winter Creek is at the top of Santa Anita. They just reopened that road about a month ago but I’ve done that loop. It’s nice but has a few hike-a-bike creek crossings. Have done Strawberry in many years but it’s a great scenic trail. I rode up Mt Lowe the Red Box to Switzer all the way down the Gabrielino. That was an epic all day ride.
@mikej1348 Ай бұрын
@ I have not done those trails in years. It requires a lot of time commitment. Especially doing Strawberry Peak from the Clear Creek Ranger station up Red Box and looping back. It’s best not to do those solo either. It’s the wilderness with no cell service and steep ledges. It’s a great adventure and it sounds like you have done epic rides yourself. Maybe you could include that in your videos too in the future.
@hardmtnbiker Ай бұрын
@ sure, I’m planning on doing Mt Wilson then down Sam Merrill and Sunset. Once it rains it will improve the conditions. It’s very exposed in sections so I like to have a little more traction.
@thinkpadBentnoseTheBlind Ай бұрын
Great ride man ! Thank you for sharing . cheers !
@marearbori Ай бұрын
I personally love the look of a 34 up front. I just stick to 32/20, a good middle ground for me. I’ll probably put a 22 for events or overnighters.
@ico7909 Ай бұрын
32/19 baby my perfect combo for speed on the flats and climbing in western Pa.
@hardmtnbiker Ай бұрын
@@ico7909 I have been harder than a 32x20 since my old 26” wheel SS Mtn bike with stupid narrow rims and light XC tires. I hope to get to 32x20 on my Japhy but I need to work my way back to that.