29" VS 27.5" Wheels Against The Clock // Which Is Best?

I've been wanting to do a test like this for a while but I've never been in a position that I had the bikes to fairly compare. Luckily Santacruz has just come out with it's 29" downhill and I can test away! Hope you enjoyed.
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NEW DOWNHILL
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Schwalbe Magic Mary 2.35" SS DH Tyres - bit.ly/MagMary
OLD DOWNHILL
Santacruz V10 with custom build
Fox 40 Float forks with DHX2 shock
Nukeproof Horizon components
Shimano Zee brakes
Mudhugger Race Front
Shimano Saint drivetrain
Stans Flow Mkiii wheelset
Continental Der Kaiser Black Chilli Tyres at 28 and 25 psi.
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[@BenCathro]

There’s so much I couldn’t include in the video. Ask any questions in the comments and I’ll do my best to answer them 👍

[@andrewbell3822]

Can we see more videos about sponsors like the mud hugger secret weapon video showcasing the parts with sponsors like royal racing 7 idp odi Santa Cruz and definitely a things a love and mildy dislike about your new v10

[@BenCathro]

It's the plan but we'll see if I get the time!

[@Kev5565]

It seems you have a skill for entertaining on top of your riding skills despite your technical problems. An interesting comparison but maybe not a good video if you were looking for Gopro sponsorship lol.

[@BenCathro]

I'm not one to hide issues. It's the best performing action cam when it works 😂

[@Kev5565]

@@BenCathro If it's a known problem I hope it's going to be fixed with a firmware update.

[@shygravy]

Since things turned sour with my wife a fortnight ago, I’ve taken to riding 50 miles a day to clear my head. I’m now 700 miles from home and feeling much happier

[@nogabba9274]

Do you have a name for her yet? I'm talking about your bike😁

[@gabemohanwanderlust7900]

shygravy lol

[@Kev5565]

Two golfish are in a tank. One says to the other "do you know how to drive this thing?"

[@theman9559]

You should win

[@Aaron-rw3lv]

i agree this should win. i care so much i will leave a comment.

[@theman9559]

@@Aaron-rw3lv Anything else we can do to get him to the top?

[@charliecopperwheat3366]

I’ve just purchased my first Santa Cruz, a Santa Cruz Bronson alloy frame! I absolutely cannot wait for it to arrive! I think I now have a reason to have a Santa Cruz hoodie. I’m aware this isn’t a joke. I don’t have a joke so you should just laugh at this comment and like it 👍

[@duncanpye936]

Charlie Copperwheat Made me smile dude 😄🤙

[@seanwalsh3052]

Why was the Anti-vaxxers 5 year old crying? Midlife crisis

[@sophieoxley1950]

Woooooooow ok you're trying to make people laugh not cry

[@seanwalsh3052]

Manny Bolletta yeah as long as Ben is not antivax😂

[@mememe5231]

Damn!!

[@isthisnametaken978]

This joke never gets old. Just like the anti vaxx children themselves.

[@derektaylor2845]

Because he heard someone say that the flu vaccine is so successful.

[@magnusbushby7847]

Wooaaaah large is my size. Ok ok my joke is... I illegally cut down a tree when I was trail-building. There were no witnesses, but my chain saw🤣.

[@bachenbenno]

mpora.com/mountainbiking/53-mountain-bike-puns-bad-theyll-probably-ruin-life oof

[@derman3658]

@@bachenbenno good spot.

[@magnusbushby7847]

@@bachenbenno that website is simply a collection of well known mtb related jokes, just because it features a joke i made doesn't mean that i got it off there.

[@keirfarnum6811]

Ohhh! A double entendre! You win! 😁

[@malachywicks4803]

Hoodie comp MTB pumps are getting expensive each year!!! It's all that inflation 😂

[@dougiemackay3708]

Hoody comp. Liked & subscribed. I told my wife she was drawing her eyebrows on too high. She looked surprised!

[@shygravy]

Q: What do you call a professional cyclist who just broke up with his girlfriend? A: Homeless

[@keirfarnum6811]

Truer words have never been spoken. What are the girlfriends and wives of cyclists called? “Widows”.

[@h4rry113]

Hoodie comp: what do you call a cheap circumcision? a rip off...

[@embee965]

H4rry11 😂gonna remember that 1

[@keirfarnum6811]

I don’t know whether to laugh or groan; or both? 😆🤦🏻‍♂️

[@gusrodger6897]

Hoodie comp Heard of Micky mouses new helicopter? it Disney land.

[@roddymcgtravels]

Man walks into a bar with a piece of tarmac in his hand, he says I’ll have 2 pints one for me and one for the road, the bartender says are you sure mate, and the man says, you’d better serve it the pint, he can be a real cycle path.

[@colinbucknell2970]

Best analysis and answer that I’ve seen between the two wheel sizes

[@joeb4503]

Hoodie comp So there was this guy that loved tractors. He was names Larry. Although one day Larry got into a bad car crash, leaving him paralysed. This made him sell his tractor and Larry did his best to forget about tractors since it only made him sad. Years later, Larry is out with his friends, they come back to Larry's house and his house is full of smoke. All of a sudden Larry blows out all the smoke with one big puff of air. His friends were amazed and shocked. One of them asks "woah! How did you do that?" Then Larry replies "I'm an extractor fan".

[@tbenallie]

Hoodie comp A guy shows up for a ride on a new carbon full squish. “Where did you get the new whip?”, asks his buddy. “Well,” he says, “I was out on a ride when this really hot chick rode up alongside. We got to talking and one thing led to another and we stopped at an over look. She suddenly stripped all of her clothes off and said, ‘take what you want’, so I took the bike.” “Good thing too,” said the friend, “the clothes probably wouldn’t have fit.”

[@CorblerVT]

So, a dyslexic guy walks into a bra...

[@harzenduro]

I don't get it.

[@MilatovichFamily]

@@harzenduro dyslexia is when people have problems with spelling words, sometimes writing other kind of word to compensate.

[@badlarry172]

How the hell do you not Oh i give up, like they say Cory if you have to explain your joke its not funny, but there are defo exceptions

[@harzenduro]

@@MilatovichFamily Oh ok. Got it now. Still not funny.

[@MilatovichFamily]

@@harzenduro That's becaus eit is not, some people have sdtupid sens eof humour.

[@cottaging_womble905]

Hey Cathro, thanks for another awesome video. Just wanted to bring up a point about the 29" front / 27.5" rear setup idea. I haven't tried it myself and obviously can't comment on Martin Maes' reasoning, but I have read a post by Chris Porter on the subject, which was pretty interesting. If I remember rightly, his idea is to try and gain most of the advantages of each size, whilst minimising the disadvantages. The front wheel gets loaded up with the weight of the rider/bike and pushed into the face of obstacles on the trail, whereas, when the rear wheel hits an obstacle all that weight is already in front and pulling the wheel over. So there's greater potential roll-over benefit from a larger wheel at the front. Conversely, for the same reason that a larger wheel rolls over obstacles more easily, it can't generate as much speed from pumping the back side of the obstacle, and as we can pump most effectively with our legs through the back wheel, it makes sense to use a smaller size in the rear. I think that's pretty much Chris Porter's reasoning for using the hybrid setup, though I may be mis-remembering or glossing over some points. I think it's an interesting idea whether it's faster or not. Anyway, thanks again for the gid vid. Cheers!

[@connors5222]

Hoodie Comp: I bought some shoes from a drug dealer. I don't know what he laced them with, but I've been tripping all day.

[@LightningArt71]

This joke is a bit long but worth it... A blonde and a lawyer are seated next to each other on a flight from LA to NY. The lawyer asks if she would like to play a fun game. The blonde, tired, just wants to take a nap, politely declines and rolls over to the window to catch a few winks. The lawyer persists and explains that the game is easy and a lot of fun. He explains, "I ask you a question, and if you don't know the answer, you pay me $5.00, and vise versa." Again, she declines and tries to get some sleep. The lawyer, now agitated, says, "Okay, if you don't know the answer you pay me $5.00, and if I don't know the answer, I will pay you $500.00." This catches the blonde's attention and, figuring there will be no end to this torment unless she plays, agrees to the game. The lawyer asks the first question. "What's the distance from the earth to the moon?" The blonde doesn't say a word, reaches into her purse, pulls out a $5.00 bill and hands it to the lawyer. "Okay" says the lawyer, "your turn." She asks the lawyer, "What goes up a hill with three legs and comes down with four legs?" The lawyer, puzzled, takes out his laptop computer and searches all his references, no answer. He taps into the air phone with his modem and searches the net and the library of congress, no answer. Frustrated, he sends e-mail to all his friends and coworkers, to no avail. After an hour, he wakes the blonde, and hands her $500.00. The blonde says, "Thank you", and turns back to get some more sleep. The lawyer, who is more than a little miffed, wakes the blonde and asks, "Well, what's the answer?" Without a word the blonde shrugs, reaches into her purse, hands the lawyer $5.00, and goes back to sleep.

[@bobbybrandnew3277]

Well worth the read for sure. 😂

[@roostville3909]

Cathro the type of guy to commentate and analyse his own race run while doing his race run BTW, loved the video Ben

[@MrEtienne6657]

Doug Munro jokes? Well done!

[@BBKDRAGOON]

Awesome video dude!

[@customtobi576]

Only one hour online and over 3200 views an over 100 coms! Good job Ben! And 17 Minutes later, another 1000 views more! You see: we want your videos! 👍🏼 Im looking forward to cathrovision on the world cups!

[@mentalmtb3104]

Also love the format of these vids noice work mate seriously

[@MW3KratosGuto]

-Knock, knock! --Who's there? -A broken pencil. - -A broken pencil who? -Never mind. It's pointless

[@Hendricksb123]

I think this is the best review comparing 27.5 to 29. Awesome job!

[@michaelarnold3162]

That's the best i have 😅 Since things turned sour with my wife a fortnight ago, I’ve taken to riding 50 miles a day to clear my head. I’m now 700 miles from home and feeling much happier.

[@Kandalf8989]

back in 2013 when i was riding my 26 wheels. I enjoyed everything. I loved the playfulness the quick reaction of bike to turn. What i always wanted from it is just to be a little bit bigger. And then back in 2016 i first tried the 27.5, i found it an ideal size for my riding style. never ever tried a 29'' bike. Even now don't want to.

[@vasipro]

Problems with 29 that I have: - heavier and as a result slow acceleration. - heavier and wheel has a bigger arc so control is not awesome, feels like a circus bike. Benefits: - if you ride on flat, streets, you ride more with same energy - bumps are not so violent - less pedal strikes because bike is farther from the street level.

[@texasedirp]

Real life moment in the back of an ambulance... Unconcious patient: Joe: Hes faking it Rebel: I don't think hes faking it Unconcious patient: Joe: oh hes faking it *applies pressure to sternum* Unconcious patient: Rebel: See Joe, not faking Joe: Hes faking it damnit *breaks open smelling salt, cups over patient's nose* Unconcious patient: Rebel:SEE!! Now can we just take him to the hospital already?!?! Joe: Hey Rebel, you ever hear that one about the 2 muffins in the oven? Rebel: No Joe: 2 muffins in the oven, 1 turns to the other and says, "Hey is it getting hot in here?" Other muffin: "HOLY SHIT A TALKING MUFFIN!!!!!!!" Unconcious patient: * explodes laughing snot onto Joe*

[@drojim184]

Awesome awesome awesome video bro. This has been a big disagreement with people for a while now. But I'm glad you made this video. I never rode a 27.5 but I always thought the tire size between these two didn't matter since the diameters are almost the same. Maybe the next comparison can be about climbing over chunky stuff. See what the times are in climbs.

[@julianmoore6571]

Factory Downhill team: “And where would you see yourself in five years time Mr. Cathro? Mr. Cathro: “Personally my biggest weakness is in listening”

[@bellinghamtb769]

Hoodie comp right here folks! My dog used to chase people on a bike a lot. It got so bad, finally I had to take his bike away.

[@imnotgivingmynametoamachine683]

Awesome stuff, felt like you did a great job dealing with the issues with the gopro, the split screen was fun.

[@geoffkoop]

What do you do with 365 used rubbers? -Make a tire and call it a good year

[@gillat]

Omg. Wow wow. Insane skill. Unreal riding. World class. Unbelievable. I would crash a million times if I went this fast. Super insightful. Thank you.

[@tajprior4217]

I don't need a new jumper, but I like jokes so: Why do blind people hate skydiving? Because it scares the hell out of their dogs

[@NotingIsWhatItSeems]

Fun fact, it dosent. Dogs dont understand height and have no fear of it. It was found out when the US military was experimenting with paratroopers with dogs.

[@jisos5965]

*BA DUM TISS*

[@alexsavill486]

Took me a while

[@babaganoosh8273]

Was watching this old documentary last night about how ships used to be built. It was riveting.

[@dlogan14]

Sometimes when I'm in trouble I think, 'what would Jesus do? '. Then I pretend to be dead and disappear for 3 days. Happy Easter Cathro! Video was top drawer as always.

[@jimm244]

I’m catching up on your videos, Ben. I love your enthusiasm and humor!

[@andyrossington1778]

Guy walks into a bar and orders a beer, opens his bag and gets a little piano out and puts it on top of the bar, followed by a tiny man, who sits down at the piano and immediately starts playing Mozart. "That's amazing" says the bartender, where did you get him. The guy rummages around in his bag and pulls out an old oil lamp, "there's a genie in this lamp, when you rub it he will appear and grant you a wish" he says. Overcome with excitement the bartender grabs the lamp and rubs it, the genie appears in a puff of smoke and announces to the bartender, "I will grant you one wish". "Loads of money" blurts out the bartender, at which point a delivery driver walks into the bar, "I've got a lorry load of honey out the front, where do you want it?". "Honey", asks the bartender, "I asked for MONEY!". Guy at the bar turns to the bartender and says "sorry, you didn't give me chance to mention, I think the genie is a little deaf". "How do you know that?" says the barman. "Do you really think I asked for a 12 inch pianist?" the guy replies.

[@cameronduff9820]

Hoodie contest: Why can't bikes stand up? Because they're two tired!

[@cdycdcfcfucr]

There was once a boy named Ed. He was totally and utterly in love with tractors. And we're talking posters, framed photographs, models, the lot. For Ed's 17th birthday, he received a tractor racing experience day. He had always dreamed of driving his favourite tractor to its limits on a race track. Finally the day came around and Ed couldn't contain his excitement. The first 30 minutes was the best time of Ed's life. He was setting fast lap after fast lap in his favourite tractor. Then, the tractor suddenly lost grip and rolled 6 or 7 times into the gravel. Ed woke up in hospital with a broken leg and 3 broken ribs. As soon as he got home he tore down all the photos of tractors and burned them on a huge bonfire. All his models were crushed and gotten rid of. He blamed his accident entirely on tractors and even tried to sue the tractor company for the damages to his health. Ed was fuming and never wanted to see a tractor ever again. Ed went on his first ever date to a fancy grill restaurant when he was 19. The girl he was with was the most beautiful girl he had ever seen but the smoke from the grill filled the room and caused her extreme asthma to worsen. Ed knew just how to solve the problem. He took the deepest breath he had ever taken and sucked in all the smoke that filled the restaurant. He then ran outside and blew it all out into the night. When he ran back inside his date said to him, "Oh wow you really did that for me. How did you do it?". Ed replied, "Babe, I'm an ex-tractor fan".

[@buggs9950]

Like you say Ben people overthink this stuff way too much. I've got lots of kit from when I first started riding and I still use it. My mate looked at my 1999 Jr T's and couldn't believe I'd dare use them but I know them and trust them so I'm happy landing big stuff on them all day long. Same with 26", I've got nothing bigger and have no plans to but so what, I go out and have FUN. If I raced then fair enough I'd want to be as competitive as possible but I don't and neither do most of the people stressing over this stuff. Forget wheel size or frame material whatever; rolling your bars back or forth or changing your pedals will probably make more difference to how your bike feels to ride.

[@ebenbrowne6576]

“Working in a mirror factory is something I can totally see myself doing.”

[@BockaufBiken]

From what i see going down there six times flatout is just impressive! You are an animal Ben! Awesome!

[@mybigtube1]

hoodie comp, Today at the bank, an old lady asked me to help check her balance. So I pushed her over

[@keirfarnum6811]

😆

[@michaelopdebeeck6567]

Ben, I rode with Martin in the off season (i'm from Belgium). He was on a prototype 29" enduro bike, so bike is not the problem. He told us that he likes the back end to be a little more sketchy. Less grip is not always slower in the back.

[@BenCathro]

Awesome info! I’ll refer back to my other point that it’s all personal preference then! 😂

[@andyclarke3761]

No cop out at all Ben that was what I expected ....... it’s horses for courses 🤟🏻

[@shredswithhick4557]

I got hit by a mountain bike today it was abit of shock Keeps the videos up dude there ace I rate them

[@Surfratglass]

Loving my mullet. Business in the front, party in the back. Great for these tight Colorado trails

[@vasipro]

27.5 is lighter. More control. Almost no lag when you steer. You are closer to ground and this might be a plus or a minus, depending on the frame and fork. I use 29 only because Schwalbe doesn't make Winter Marathon for 27.5.

[@TyBrenninger]

SO HYPED FOR #CATHROVISION

[@ebenbrowne6576]

- What’s green, fuzzy, and if it fell out of a tree it’d kill you? - A pool table

[@skillzey6480]

Me and my wife were having a argument on how bad my directions were, so i hot up and right really would appreciate and take care of that hoodie thanks

[@ewan12kd]

Once again Cathro lands a banger of a video, really interesting and amusing cheers mate!

[@paulwar3]

Ben did you hear about the carry on in the Co Op Pitlochry the other night. I was stood at the check out when I glanced down and saw a shopping bag by my feet. All of a sudden the bomb squad came bursting through the door and told me not to move. Bomb squad: Without touching the bag can you see whats in it? Me: bottle of milk, half a dozen eggs and a sandwich. Bomb squad: Is it tick -in? Me: No mate its turkey and stuffing.

[@danielmtb6707]

Very Interesting Video Ben as always. Always enjoy the watching the videos Keep it up!!! 🥇👍

[@matthewstyer5587]

As always, great video Cheers!!

[@guypaterson9503]

Liking in the upload rate

[@leisamcnaughton]

Nice comparison and explanation. My 29er is currently out of action and I'm on a 27.5 so agree wholeheartedly .

[@rando_rabe713]

Hoodie Contest There was 2 cannibals feasting on a clown. The one cannibal says to the other "does this taste funny to you?"

[@Wootts007]

I've heard a few guys riding 29er say it always feels slower, but the stopwatch tells a different story.

[@samuelgeiseler7209]

Stahlin: "Dark humour is like food - not everybody gets it. "

[@plavusha1974]

Wife: I have blisters on my hands from the broom. Hhusband: Next time take the car , silly.

[@filthy-casual]

Two Nuns were riding a tandem along a bumpy old street near the Vatican. The Nun on the back seat remarked "I've never come this way before" The reply "Must be the cobble stones" 😀😀😀

[@SethKendallD]

Hoodie Comp: Dad Joke Submission. How do you know a train is eating? You can hear it choo chooing. That's my 3-year old's favorite. Cheers!

[@mikesmz]

What's up Ben? Nice DH track! I'm pretty new to MTB.. Not quite up to par yet ,but watching you is definitely motivation to improve! Who says a 47 year old can't learn to jump/crash a bicycle and ride irresponsibily fast?- Cheers! " A nun found herself walking through a questionable neighborhood one night on her way back to the convent. Nearing a bar, she saw a large, disreputable-looking man step outside. He began walking towards her, clearly swaying as a result of the many drinks he had undoubtedly just consumed. Although the nun very much disapproved of overindulging in drink, she decided that this time, discretion was the better part of valor. She smiled at him and stepped to the side to pass him. Suddenly, the man hauled back and punched her in the face. As she fell back in shock and pain, he threw another punch. And another and another. The last thing she heard before she passed out: "Ya ain't shhho fuckin' tough tonight, arrrrrre ya Batman??"

[@chris.kneeland]

Maes said he prefers the feel of a 27.5 wheel. So far he's showing it's working.

[@BenCathro]

Uploaded this hours ago, youtube still hasn't processed the HD versions 🤷‍♂️. Will be 4K 50fps soon enough 🤞

[@MTBScotland]

20 mins and its still 360p

[@BenCathro]

Done now!

[@MTBScotland]

Ben Cathro saw that but need to wait to watch it

[@ruaridhbeaton3855]

Knock knock who's there Santa... Santa who santacruz

[@airclyde2]

Great video. Love the tutorial while riding! Keep up the great work!

[@toms6440]

I watched a documentary about how ships are held together. It was riveting...

[@joelpeterson933]

For the free Hoodie! I bought a toilet brush the other day.... I will be honest, I am switching back to toilet paper. Great Content, keep up the good work!

[@MrHypermoto]

Highly recommend something like a DMC Moto timer to make videos like this easier for you to do, and improve accuracy. I really appreciate you focusing on personal interpretation of what 'fun' means. Don't let the industry define it in purely metric terms. These are toys for hooning as well as race machines. Do what makes you happy.

[@joshcang3125]

Hoodie Contest: The bike mechanic was a scary man. He was just always a little crank-y. P.S Already liked + Sub'd

[@Smowling]

I love your vids man. I'm rly hoping that you will make few more of these vertical vids. I enjoyed them a lot.

[@butchgreene]

How does the blind man greet the fine folks at the fish market every day on his morning walk? "Good morning ladies!"

[@craigsteele8178]

Hi Ben luv your videos and passion for riding. I wanted to give you my imput on the differences of what I have encountered. I am originally from Liverpool UK but live in Vail Colorado USA. We have four chairlift bike parks of different terrain it’s an incredible place for mountain biking. I do race at a high amateur level only when my fitness is at its best. Anyway, my point is I owned a Santa Cruz Nomad 650b and the bike slayed all the DH tracks with ease. But then I moved over to a Specialized Enduro 29er Carbon. I noticed immediately on the fast rocky rough terrain that the 29 er rolled faster over the stuff it was incredible. My times on strava where around 2.5 seconds faster consistently on the 29er. My point is if you want to win races the 29 er is where it’s at! If you want to have more fun jumping and quicker loose turns the 650 b is where it’s at. So yes! I agree with you, get on that podium brotha with the 29er it won’t let you down. Keep it roll’n mate!

[@spunckles9771]

Left side: wee hoodie up for grabs Right side: it’s drai in scutland rate now My brain: 👁 👁

[@vasipro]

Problems with 29 that I have on e-bike food delivery: - heavier and as a result slow acceleration. - heavier and wheel has a bigger arc so control is not awesome, feels like a circus bike. Benefits: - if you ride on flat, on streets, you ride more with same energy - bumps are not so violent - less pedal strikes because bike is farther from the street level. - you can use Schwalbe winter marathon plus. They don't nake them for 27.5 and that's why I use 29er wheels especially.

[@Bikepark167]

I think 29 is easier to go faster and still feel comfortable! On my firebird 29 I noticed I feel like I am not at full speed even though I am going faster than my 27.5. You nailed it by saying 27.5 is more lively feeling and 29 makes you feel like you can go faster!

[@duncanpye936]

Best joke? “Feel free to tap the dislike button twice” 😄😄 Interesting your analysis of the results of mistakes with the 29er. That’s been my conclusions too, fewer mistakes but they cost you more when they happen. Also, suddenly feel the need for a DH bike again. That track is soo much fun on a proper sled! Thanks for that...😂

[@roddas26]

A stopwatch. Interesting concept.

[@geekane9462]

Before I started watching I was thinking what you concluded with: Too many variables. Now if you recorded your times on both bikes over several days of riding then maybe we can draw some conclusions for what is faster for you. But like you said, it still comes to personal preference because as we know, the fastest bike is the one that feels the best for us personally. My opinion is 29" is okay for taller riders. Me as a shorter rider (under 5'7") 29er is very slow and boatlike turning. For straights, logical thinking is that 29" will be smoother for all since no turning involved. Great video!

[@dannyfag1]

Im waiting for the mud hugger giveaway.... One on the front works a treat.... I think one on the rear will save my pivots and bum!!!

[@nicolacanestrari1288]

You Know What a 6Ft Tall Guy Doin Usually ... Playing BasketBall ... But You Still Got Balls !!!

[@lukamatic5498]

Very good video Ben!

[@carljennings6407]

Hoodie comp What’s a pirates favourite mountain biker? Greg minnnaaaaaarghhhh

[@buggs9950]

What's red and white and lives in a tree? A sanitary owl.

[@alexmason7103]

A tribe captured three men and took them to a remote tropical island. They were told to collect 10 of a single fruit and to return, or they would be killed. The first man to return had 10 apples and was told to shove all of them up his arse without making any noise or he would be killed. He failed to get the second in before shouting in pain. The second man came back with grapes, and got nine in before seeing the third man and laughing, so he was killed. When the first and second man met in the afterlife, the first asked the second why he burst out laughing. The second man replied ‘I saw him come back with fucking pineapples’.

[@crisadriancruzat5428]

"If you don't like the video feel free to hit the dislike button TWICE" good trick to undo the dislike. It's a solid video so no dislike for me and I almost didn't see the "FREE" hoodie(almost two years now so congrats to the winner) because I'm to focused on the ride. ROCK HARDER!

[@kirkcockburn2009]

I watched a thing about beavers on TV the other day......... it was the best dam programme I've ever seen

[@charlbekker2378]

2:23 i thaught my internet died😂

[@mentalmtb3104]

😂same

[@ziggyt206]

Great vid! Keep up the cool content :) Just read a book about Lubricants, it’s non friction...

[@theodavies9280]

Hoodie comp I told my wife I was going to make her a bike out of spaghetti, she couldn’t believe it when I rode pasta

[@willgreenfield]

underrated joke

[@theodavies9280]

Will Greenfield cheers man love your videos, i know it’s a very late reply but better late than never ay

[@af252]

What do you call a cruise trip around the North Pole? A Santa Cruz

[@justsayin3600]

Since I don't race and my trails are very tight I'm on a 27.5. For sure when going fast and turning I have holy Sheeet moments. I think my style of riding is to feel like I have to pick my lines really carefully, instead of plowing over stuff and feeling slower.

[@taneharemate122]

Why did the mountain biker kill all his friends? He was a cycle path. Ba-dum-crash

[@SagivHezi]

in my opinion 29er are more comfortable for toll riders 27.5 feels more playable for smaller riders.

[@nicholaskoenig3106]

Incredible run on a magnificent track!

[@mtb_alan]

JOKE: I was so stoked to learn how to jump higher right at the end of the day. I was up all night!