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@4Rracing 2 сағат бұрын
Ehh. Anything that made it stand out, didn’t hear any greatness. Noisy bike.
@TheVantasticLife 22 минут бұрын
It felt better at higher speeds and I started liking it more once I learned I needed to have my weight further forward than most bikes I’ve ridden. Definitely not my favorite bike, but if you like shorter chain stays… it could be for you.
@Flowfinder24 3 сағат бұрын
Quick question, do you take your own bikes or you found rentals in Manizales?
@TheVantasticLife 3 сағат бұрын
Good question! We bring our own bikes.
@Flowfinder24 3 сағат бұрын
@TheVantasticLife thank you!!!
@TheVantasticLife 20 минут бұрын
@Flowfinder24 you bet!
@episodesglow 2 күн бұрын
Found your Druid video tremendously helpful, can't wait to watch this!
@TheVantasticLife 2 күн бұрын
Cheers! Let me know if you have any questions that I might not have addressed in the video.
@sangriastudios 3 күн бұрын
where did you stay while you were there?
@TheVantasticLife 3 күн бұрын
Radwall Madeira hooked us up with an apartment to rent. It was really nice with bike storage.
@Haztelo 4 күн бұрын
Thanks for the video! I just put an order in for one
@TheVantasticLife 4 күн бұрын
Thanks for the comment! I’m jealous!
@cabbynate 5 күн бұрын
I run composit peddles just for that reason. Also 150mm cranks so I hardly ever get peddle strikes anymore. I ride the cottonwood trails alot and the rocks are real!! Great video!! Glad I came across it.
@TheVantasticLife 5 күн бұрын
Nice! Smart!
@ewan_young 6 күн бұрын
sorry to correct but it's actually the 2025 bronson V5 with the new shock linkage, great vid other wise !
@TheVantasticLife 6 күн бұрын
Thanks for looking out! Cheers!
@RyanMartin-h2t 7 күн бұрын
What time of year what this bike vacation? Talking with the guides would there be a better time to go?
@TheVantasticLife 7 күн бұрын
This was in May. I’m not sure what the best time to go would be. I know there’s riding all year. You should reach out to Radwall Madeira.
@93mtb 8 күн бұрын
Really well presented review!👍I will be picking mine up soon, interested to see if I notice some of the same quirks. Being in Vancouver most trails are logging road access rather than full tech climbs so fingers crossed. I did get the sense that it would really shine in the bike park. Enjoyed the review, will definitely check out more of your channel, cheers!
@TheVantasticLife 6 күн бұрын
Thanks for the comment! Let us know what you think of the bike after riding it in Vancouver. That seems like a great fit for that bike!
@drkslider1182 8 күн бұрын
As for the maven bite point issue messaging the pistons several times is important. Another thing is when you finish a bleed if you pull a vacuum at the caliper then pressurized the system a couple times you’ll get a much better feeling brake. Mavens are tricky to get feeling good because of all the air that gets trapped in the caliper.
@TheVantasticLife 8 күн бұрын
Thanks for the info! I’ve had 2 demo bikes in the last 3 months that had Mavens with scary unpredictable bite points. You’d think the bike shops would be able to figure them out. It’s a bummer because they feel amazing when working well.
@drkslider1182 8 күн бұрын
I was bleeding after every ride and almost went back to shimano until I pulled vacuum at both ends and it solved all of my issues.
@TheVantasticLife 8 күн бұрын
@ Sorry to hear that! I appreciate the info! I will tuck this away just in case I end up with a bike that has the Mavens.
@Haztelo 6 күн бұрын
@@drkslider1182 what do you guys mean by pull vacuum, sorry I'm kind of new
@TheVantasticLife 6 күн бұрын
@Haztelo I’ll let @drkslider1182 chime in, but I think he’s talking about when you’re bleeding the brakes and have the syringe at the caliper and the reservoir cup at the lever, and you’re pulling the brake fluid back into the syringe, after you’ve already pushed the fluid through for the bleed. I’ve used this technique on my TRP’s.
@dav31078 9 күн бұрын
How would you rate this bike on being able to sprint out of the saddle on those sudden punchy climbs?
@TheVantasticLife 9 күн бұрын
Ya know, it did better than I was expecting. That being said, I was riding on very grippy rocks. I personally wouldn’t not buy this bike for its punchy climbing ability. I know this isn’t the best answer, but hope it helps.
@dav31078 9 күн бұрын
@ that makes sense. It will do it, but it doesn’t like it.
@ostankovalex1176 10 күн бұрын
not to be a dick or anything :) but I'd suggest just adding notes to your phone so just you don't have to do much editing for specs and helps not forgetting stuff :) sick bike tho I'm riding a 23' Alt myself and can't see getting into 460 CS on a Forbidden - it just plain sucks on tight stuff Maybe I'm more of a short CS guy, but mid flipchip on Alt is more than enough
@TheVantasticLife 10 күн бұрын
In my opinion, suggestions for how to make better videos isn’t being a dick. I appreciate it. Also, the cuts were to make things move faster. I had the notes. It just didn’t turn out as smooth as I’d hoped. Thanks man!
@TheVantasticLife 10 күн бұрын
Nice! Just saw the last part of your comment about also having a ‘23 Altitude. Such a good bike! I’m split on the longer CS. I’ll probably get one for my next bike to see if it does suck in the tighter euro stuff.
@ostankovalex1176 10 күн бұрын
@ Well... from checking out what enduro pros ride - nobody rides long CS, and most people size down to make the bikes more manageable. For me, the biggest cons are the wheelbase + it's less poppy and harder to bunny hop Should feel great on wider corners and higher speeds though I'm between sizes - M and L, and I like M geo of dreadnought/druid, but L is too much for me to handle. Altitude in L feels great though
@TheVantasticLife 10 күн бұрын
@ostankovalex1176 I hear ya. What you’re saying is valid. All I can say is that (for me) the Forbidden’s are the most fun, and confidence inspiring bikes I’ve ridden all year. I think that the long CS makes the front end feel more planted and that makes me feel more confident pushing the bike. I’m sure it’s not for everyone. The exact reason I tell everyone that they should ride a bike before buying it.
@ostankovalex1176 9 күн бұрын
@ have you tried your Altitude with long CS? I've tried mine and I think it's ok withe slacker ride9 settings
@Flowfinder24 10 күн бұрын
what are the trails names? they look awesome.
@TheVantasticLife 10 күн бұрын
We also thought they were awesome, and would go back! Here’s our Trailforks info Trailforks ride log www.trailforks.com/ridelog/view/63317676/
@MarshaMarshaMarsh4 10 күн бұрын
One year later, are you still using this toilet?
@TheVantasticLife 10 күн бұрын
Yep! Just used it two days ago. Would still recommend.
@MarshaMarshaMarsh4 10 күн бұрын
@ thanks ! Another channel did a review and said the legs pinch their fingers every time they close it…, lol 🤷🏻♀️
@TheVantasticLife 10 күн бұрын
@MarshaMarshaMarsh4 They could have definitely created a better design for closing the legs. After figuring out a good way of closing them I haven’t had an issue. But it’s not a great design.
@destro_0411 12 күн бұрын
I'm currently thinking about ordering one of these firebirds. im 200pounds and 6'1 think that large would work? or should i go up?
@TheVantasticLife 12 күн бұрын
I'm 6'1" and actually rode a medium and large in the parking lot. The large felt better and I personally won't want to go any bigger. But everyone has a different feel preference. Hope this helps.
@destro_0411 11 күн бұрын
@@TheVantasticLife it does thank you brother
@marcossantamaria00 12 күн бұрын
Did you find Trilforks usefull on that trip??
@TheVantasticLife 12 күн бұрын
For the most part, yes, but we used Radwall Madeira for shuttling/guilding so we didn't have to think about trail planning. I've included all of our Trailforks ride logs in each of the video descriptions if you want to take a look..
@nahbrah12345 13 күн бұрын
I’ll be in Madeira in two weeks :) what trail was this on?
@TheVantasticLife 12 күн бұрын
Sounds rad! We want to go back! I think it's the Montado do Pereiro trail www.trailforks.com/trails/montado-do-pereiro/. If you checkout our full length videos you'll get a better idea for what we rode.
@360.O.A.Videos 13 күн бұрын
Hello . I stumble upon your channel and I am moved to see that you take care of your elderly relatives . Thank you so much for this . And greetings from France . ☀️☀️👑
@TheVantasticLife 13 күн бұрын
Thanks for the comment! It’s questionable if we are taking care of them or they are taking care of us! ;-)
@donrosas 13 күн бұрын
During the "joes fall" area of the ride is that really that steep on the right or is it the camera making it look that way? Im thinking about doing this tour with my 10 year old and I just want to know if its decently safe.
@TheVantasticLife 13 күн бұрын
Hey Don! Ecuador is loaded with mountains, and you can definitely find steep sections, but if you use Activexpedition they are fantastic at picking trails that match your riding ability. That spot where I fell wasn’t all the steep. My tire got caught in a cow track. That being said, what is “steep” is different for everyone. I hope you go! Cheers!
@DustyTrailsMTB 14 күн бұрын
These trails looked SOOOO fun. Anna wants to move to Madeira. Maybe we should plan a visit!
@TheVantasticLife 14 күн бұрын
HECK YEAH! We are thinking of going back in the Fall. Something we didn’t really touch on is how affordable the lodging and food is there.
@carlosmolina8952 14 күн бұрын
Wild shot, bro..
@TheVantasticLife 14 күн бұрын
Thanks Carlos!!
@MattRogersdesigns 14 күн бұрын
Madiera is a crazy place. The ring road was only very recently completed. I stayed with a person in his 70's who, when he was a kid in the 1970's, had to hike 2 1/2 DAYS each way over a jungle mountain range to get to the main city and purchase things like pots and pans. We had the beginnings of computers and this island barely had roads. It has a crazy history. Another tidbit - when the first Europeans arrived, the island was so heavily forested that they couldn't deal with the trees. So they just set fire to the island and let the whole things burn down and came back the next year.
@TheVantasticLife 14 күн бұрын
That’s super crazy!!
@Boysmtb12 14 күн бұрын
Great Footage my man! 🎉🎉🎉
@TheVantasticLife 14 күн бұрын
Thanks a bunch, I really appreciate it! 🙏
@shelbytodd5466 14 күн бұрын
How do you get over doing it in public? I love to surf but would also like to work out but I’m kinda self conscious. Also, do you have a shower?
@TheVantasticLife 14 күн бұрын
That’s an excellent question! We used to be very self conscious about the working out in public, but like anything else… you just get used to it. We’ve been working out in some pretty busy campgrounds lately and I was thinking back to when it bothered me and thought how interesting that was. We have an indoor and outdoor shower. Most of the time we use the outdoor shower because it’s easier to setup and cleanup. Cheers!
@bradfordpedersen9753 15 күн бұрын
This looks like a awesome ride , iam sure you guys enjoyed that day 😎
@TheVantasticLife 15 күн бұрын
For sure, it was an amazing day!!
@MariaNickelson-yn1sc 15 күн бұрын
❤❤❤
@TheVantasticLife 15 күн бұрын
Thanks for the comment!
@Miquelangel3d 15 күн бұрын
easy.......................
@TimFritz-q2c 15 күн бұрын
It almost looked like you were riding through a field of ganja at first
@MariaNickelson-yn1sc 15 күн бұрын
❤❤❤
@annakae6546 16 күн бұрын
yeaaaah! fun to watch you ride these trails
@annakae6546 16 күн бұрын
whooooaaaa! looks awesome!
@WolfgangTrittin 16 күн бұрын
Busfahrer und Sicherheitsabstand
@annakae6546 16 күн бұрын
oooo, gotta love a technical trail!
@annakae6546 16 күн бұрын
now i wanna go haha :)
@TheVantasticLife 15 күн бұрын
Let’s do it!
@shawnconnolly8393 16 күн бұрын
whee!
@shawnconnolly8393 16 күн бұрын
Those were fun trails!
@TheVantasticLife 16 күн бұрын
I’d like to ride there again!
@shawnconnolly8393 16 күн бұрын
🚵
@shawnconnolly8393 16 күн бұрын
such a good trip
@TheVantasticLife 16 күн бұрын
So good!!
@shawnconnolly8393 16 күн бұрын
woohoo
@shawnconnolly8393 16 күн бұрын
sick!
@TheVantasticLife 16 күн бұрын
All the days were really fun, but this was my favorite!
@shawnconnolly8393 16 күн бұрын
I want to go!
@shawnconnolly8393 16 күн бұрын
Tech & Rocky! I'm in
@TheVantasticLife 16 күн бұрын
Nice! Let’s go!
@stankersten532 16 күн бұрын
We had 1 day of riding in Madeira this summer, the trails had a 10cm thick layer of dust on them. Felt like I was sliding all over the place haha. Best place I have ridden a MTB! Awesome video.
@TheVantasticLife 16 күн бұрын
Hahaha! Yeah, we had a day or two like that at the lower elevations. Glad you had fun! Thanks for the comment!
@MadeiraTrailsBikeMTB 16 күн бұрын
Emily is brave Ratboy & Trutas is not a joke :D
@TheVantasticLife 16 күн бұрын
Those were some of our favorite trails of the trip! So fun!!
@Bylbba61 16 күн бұрын
Why everyone touching wall on last seconds of video 😂?)
@TheVantasticLife 16 күн бұрын
Good question. I think it’s because of the bus and trying to avoid getting squished.
@kramercd123 16 күн бұрын
How do you guys stay in one piece? That was a nail biter of a day.....just saying! Whew!
@TheVantasticLife 16 күн бұрын
Watching this makes us want to go back! 😊
@MaxAmezola 17 күн бұрын
Buen video 😮
@MaxAmezola 17 күн бұрын
Buen video bro
@TheVantasticLife 17 күн бұрын
Thanks Max!!
@Farcry69TM 17 күн бұрын
Where is that trail ? :o
@TheVantasticLife 17 күн бұрын
That’s in Madeira Portugal.
@josegomes3306 17 күн бұрын
Muito top esse pedal......
@TheVantasticLife 17 күн бұрын
I agree!