Adjustable MTB Drop Build and Ride! // From a Blue Feature to Black in No Time

[@Alex-mh6ue]

Please call it the “Crank Plank” because of the crank mechanism!!!

[@doolinmoranphotography4461]

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[@TheShredist]

...ol

[@PaulThePunter]

What an awesome video and project! Nice work dude.

[@TheShredist]

Thanks man! Big fan of your channel, thanks for watching!

[@changitoman]

Such a cool idea. Crazy how many pieces need to be engineered when it’s just a “wooden ramp”! Awesome seeing the solutions you found and it coming to fruition.

[@TheShredist]

I probably accumulated 2 days time just staring at the thing trying to make it work haha

[@changitoman]

The Shredist looks like it paid off!

[@chrislukes9037]

Yeah, at first I was having trouble seeing where he was going with some of the design, wondering if it could be done more simply (and indeed it could), but it's really awesome how the load-bearing bar automatically latches and releases as you crank the winch (obviously with the appropriate backing-off of the winch tension). Awesome job! Just subscribed.

[@renestve7017]

Just found out this channel, the quality, is so dope. If you keep grinding, soon you will blow up.

[@nicolorenz4464]

Same here, you were in my reccomendations and im actually shocked how you "only" have 11k subs when doing videos that are this entertaining and with such high quality. Good Luck for the Future :D

[@kamdenfunk5829]

Rems Nalivaiko sub to my channle

[@lukeguilmartin9888]

I totally agree. You should be stoked

[@huptydumty3671]

agreed

[@joelratcliff933]

9:52 holy that was sooooo satisfying

[@TheShredist]

Haha I busted up laughing when I saw that while editing

[@ezrastevenson5417]

Joel Ratcliff it’s so satisfy

[@dumbkidwhoknowstomuch8233]

It so smooth that it looks fake

[@jamesmartin1229]

The “Cranken”

[@Nellosphere]

Release the Cranken!

[@benjaminames5778]

Really like this one!

[@arromine6091]

@@Nellosphere perfect 🏒🏒

[@socalmtb3975]

Call it the “crank plank”

[@nicswensgard]

You may want to dig in the landing so its a softer landing on level 3, The landing seems a bit flat for that big of a drop. Awesome video!

[@alejandrobungard422]

The landing is too cloase, grate idea and proyect but he ruined it

[@shelbertoswaggapants873]

@@alejandrobungard422 ruined like your grammar?

[@alejandrobungard422]

@@shelbertoswaggapants873 bro im spanish😂

[@shelbertoswaggapants873]

@@alejandrobungard422 And typing in English... Horribly I might add.

[@shelbertoswaggapants873]

@@alejandrobungard422 the real thing to "😂" about, is the irony that you can't type a sentence, yet here you are complaining that "he ruined it" that's the comedy I find in the situation... Sorry I didn't assume your incapable of completing a sentence just because your KZbin name is Alejandro...

[@dennisrod5808]

The “Morph” Drop. Being an engineer myself I can only admire and enjoy this amazing build. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@bkxc]

Super solid!!

[@TheShredist]

Thanks! Took quite a while to build, but it turned out awesome!

[@NickyNicest]

“Come on now make it bigger. I think you just like cranking the thing.” Nice.

[@cristianfmendez]

Lol. The “my good hand” at the end was my favorite part 😂

[@TheShredist]

😂

[@georgehliston]

That was pretty scary with your partner and the spinning death handle 😶

[@TheShredist]

Yeah, it was super scary, she's all good now though, still a few weeks until she can ride again though.

[@georgehliston]

@@TheShredist better than a few months, looking forward to the trail progression!

[@chrislukes9037]

Should have been a sign to switch the approach when it became that hard to crank - some simple pulleys between the winch and the load would have required more rotations, but kept the cranking easier. Not sure if the winch might have still failed eventually, but at least it would have had less force on the handle when it gave out.

[@TheShredist]

@@chrislukes9037 ya she realizes she had too much tension on it, lesson learned the hard way.

[@chrislukes9037]

@@TheShredist I meant that more as a suggestion (get some "snatch block" pulleys) than a scolding :) Hope she heals up alright!

[@coronasean88]

Love it - very creative! Call it the 'Crank Plank!' keep with the theme and reference the jacking mechanism 🤙

[@myleslaurin3051]

“The Gnar Bar” cause you’re always raising the bar 🤘🏼💪🏼

[@Don-Michael]

That is amazing bro. Seth's Bike Hacks might have to call you out for a build!

[@seb5995]

You are going to get big my friend, this is a great series and keep the momentum going! I think I was here in your 2nd or 3rd video and I'm super happy to see u growing! Keep it up dude 👍

[@SuperKeenan95]

Love your videos! Wishing I had the space to make trails right now. The drop should be called "The Dropper Post"!

[@alexanderalgora6958]

The gravel for the post is super smart! That’s how hydro poles are put in, 5-10ft deep and heavy compacting every foot of 0-3/4” gravel with a membrane if the ground is uneasy!

[@nosreuter]

"The Jaw Drop" is my suggestion, cause I literally dopped my jaw when I saw this awesome and scary thing!

[@mattiasleslie1515]

Are we just ignoring how cute his dog is

[@The.Southern.Outdoorsman]

As someone that works in the engineering/production business and loves to shred on my mountain bike I have mad respect for this build! You sir are a genius and y’all are doing great things with this channel! SEND IT!

[@TheShredist]

Thanks man! I've always had a passion for mechanics, fun to bring a little bit of that into building features.

[@The.Southern.Outdoorsman]

The Shredist my family and I are looking to start a biking channel for families. What was the hardest part to get your Channel going? Camera gear? Time for content making?

[@goblineater34]

You could call it "Jack of all Trades" hence how it accommodates all level if riders. I loved the locking mechanism! So simple and so so smart! Loved the video completely! Good to hear your wife is ok too!

[@elliotb4271]

When you use a pulley like that and putting a lot of tension on it, put something over the cable/strap like a chain or a blanket. If it fails it won't come back at you full force. Learned that one the hard way

[@connerbrown9972]

The Crank Plank is an awesome name for it

[@ridewitharun7879]

this is the most smartest trail building i ever i saw in youtube. keep doing this amazing things up ..

[@robinadengard8383]

i dont understand why you dont have more subscribers THIS IS QUALITY CONTENT!

[@mkl92422]

"Ratchet & Crank" or "Ratchet & Jank"

[@acarrell]

Or..... Ratchet & Plank!

[@adamarmstrong200]

Loved those games when I was a kid

[@thomaswhudson]

Just found this but i think i love you guys.. keep up the content and i am glad your wife is ok.

[@itskarlbrah]

Other people have already said it, but "Crank Plank" is where its at. Keep up the great content!

[@Kritzo78]

My father always used raw tar for tree posts when example building a bridge with direct connection to the ground. Saves the wood for years on. Great video dude!

[@bryanburnside9783]

Hey Back in the day I built an adjustable jump at my Mt Bike Park in North Carolina. The Tar River Trails (not the ones in Rocky Mount NC) were in Granville County. It began as a simple triangular portable wooden kicker built by a friend. It was not a practical thing as it was heavy, too short and needed extra support. So he threw it out of his truck at my trail head. I was sitting on the porch of the club house looking at it, thinking what the hell am I going to do with it. And developed a plan. it was decked on the hypotenuse of a right triangle about 4 feet long and 2 feet high. In my head, I rolled it over and thought about a pivot at the long point. The next day I cleared a line on the side of a slope. Laid in a curved cedar ladder bridge from ground level to a beam 2' high where I bolted the pivot. Set 2 posts in the ground at the other end and drilled a series of holes 2" apart. The Kicker could rotate between the posts and was supported by a steel rod in the holes. With the hypotenuse on the bottom, as it arced it stayed on the rod. I then supported the posts by triangulating with a cheater ramp. The surface went from flat to raised 2'. The transition at the pivot got rough as the kicker was raised above about 6-8". So I made a plywood insert over the pivot that curved with the unit as it was raised and was simply slid in and locked when the angle got difficult. It turned out to be amazing. For a decade many of the Raleigh area riders developed their skills on the Monster Jump. A good session would start with it flat and gradually be raised till complete pucker set in. Maybe a dozen riders ever hit it at full Monster. Which could launch a rider to heights of 8-10' above the ground and send them 30-40' down the slope for a drop of maybe 15' below the ramp. kzbin.info/www/bejne/r16TkmugZqp3j5I gallery.mtbr.com/showphoto.php/photo/25900/title/alex-ajustable-jump/cat/514 gallery.mtbr.com/showphoto.php/photo/20504/title/adjustable-jump/cat/500 kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5_Io52HaLCWjLs kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5qohKGshNNmb7s

[@sosoblaq]

Nice vid I think Mr Seth got himself some competition (am I wrong for liking the way your misses says slap it 😏) hope she gets well soon

[@alecsithong]

Very creative and great attention to detail! Looked like a lot of fun building it! Crankola!

[@NorCalRide]

This video just put you in the upper ranks of mtb youtubers. Damn, so good.

[@tndh01]

My wife suggests the name “Terrifying!” 😆. Great stuff. Love it.

[@xerb11]

I wanna see this get more popular so more ppl build something like that, this is a great idea

[@Koentz]

That’s some mad trail engineering! All seems so well thought out and completed with real craftsmanship. Way to go man! I vote for Crank Plank.

[@jcsrst]

Your dog has a great life! Loved the project! Very nice work.

[@carsonzaremski]

“Come on now make it bigger”. Now that is certainly what she said

[@cgb100384]

Yes, it got a 😏 from me too...

[@pinoylowbudgetproductions7290]

"Slap it. Slap the top of it. Slap it"😂

[@etienneletarte7685]

Wow!!!! One of the most craziest thing that i've ever seen! Very nice job!!

[@bjorne46]

Sara's a real trooper, get well soon! As for a name suggestion; Drop-O-Matic

[@loamranger3064]

Awesome build from such a simple concept. Makes my newly built pallet wood drop seem positively Stone Age but you’ve inspired me to build more. Keep up the good work.

[@mikemarchetta3145]

So I had the video on .25 speed to watch your air off the drops then got to hear the post jump remarks at that speed and it had me laughing so hard. Give it a try for a laugh. Great video, awesome build man!

[@Mebeknob]

Love this! Just remember that all of the load is being applied to the three screws on each of the stopping points. My guess is that you’re fine. But I’d personally pull each of those off and slap on some outdoor wood glue then reattach! Awesome build

[@el_micha]

Yes indeed. The wood might split in two pieces on the line of the screws. Also a metal in wood-connection will wiggle itself loose with time under the load. Fine for quite a while tho anyway! In future maybe D3/D4 wood glue and proper clamping or wooden dowels (think 20mm round peg or sth) would make a stronger connection.

[@tocana6775]

This feature has been build with 200 IQ, to be honest! Really nice build! I wanna be able to make something like a trail in my backyard myself in the future, would be a dream come true lol. Keep up the work man!

[@jeremy6529]

This is brilliant, I think we are going to see a lot more of these pop up on amateur builds, it's a fantastic way to scale up, or change things for riders of differing skill level. Thank you for this

[@wwgbert]

Great vid and amazing wife as well, helping you out and being a good sport about things not being 100%. Very cool to see how well ya'll get along. Mt suggestion for the post is to burn the bottoms, it is what they do so log cabins last longer, easy to search it on here for how to vids. You got a new sub here!

[@michaelwestenskow7916]

Man that's awesome! If you're ever out in Elk Wa swing on by maybe you could help me find future trail builds.

[@PeterCPRail8748]

Very creative feature, and well executed. Glad no serious injuries happened. I like the name The Rachet Plank.

[@CelloSeanMuller]

Great build! Just found your channel today and am loving the content

[@ToogyHowser]

This is one of the coolest home built features I've seen anyone build! Very well done dude! You should name it "take it up a notch drop"

[@TheShredist]

Thanks man! It's something that I've wanted to do for quite a while, glad it worked out as well in real life as it did in my head haha.

[@natefortin1920]

this is the COOLEST project. such a cool concept for a feature!

[@michaelinglis8516]

Fun/interesting idea and you executed it really well with the tools/materials you had on hand. Great job!

[@nosreuter]

Was so taken by that scary and awesome contraption that I forgot to mention what a sweet vibe this video has 🤙

[@tnationmusic9197]

Hey this is cool, would love to see more trail videos, and keep riding

[@eugene4294]

This is sick! I can see this at the park now with a sign leading up that would let you know height placement for that day. Solid carpentry skills as well!

[@primozsmigovc1935]

Dude you literally became my favourite youtuber 3 minutes into the video. Looking forward to more awesome builds.

[@TheShredist]

Working on some features this weekend! 🤘

[@antonioconvertini9909]

Amazing channel...different approach...no commercial style...so relaxed and passioned explanations...I’m sure it’ll grow fast because you have a very high potential

[@EvidenceofaFabulousLife]

Just a quick word of advice (not that you need it), if you buy a ripping chain for your chain saw you will achieve a much better final finish on the posts/ boards that you cut with it. Ripping chains are normally skip (50% less teeth), so not only is the chain designed to cut with the grain, it also allows the speed of the saw to be maintained and prevents "bogging" of the motor, all of which contribute to the final finish on the timber. Saves a lot of work! Nice project!

[@TheShredist]

I have a skip tooth chain on there I bought to help, is there a different style of chain specifically made to rip? I would definitely like for the cuts to be quicker...

[@EvidenceofaFabulousLife]

@@TheShredist. 1st of all I wasn't criticising at all, just saw you having to work hard to plane up the upright post. Normal (cross cut) chain, full house or skip is ground at 25º. Ripping chain is normally 30º or more, so less chop and more slice. You could create a ripping chain yourself by re-grinding a 25º skip chain to 30+º to create a ripping chain (or you could buy one 😉). I have a LogoSol (Swedish) mill and the difference between ripping and cross cut chain is dramatic in terms of finish on the timber and strain on the saw. Size of saw (HP) is also a factor when milling. A well-sharpened ripping chain should leave an almost planed cut, as opposed to the ribbed cut you have, the difference between chop and slice. Glad your Wife came out relatively unscathed, that could have been a lot worse if her face had got involved! All the best, Tim

[@TheShredist]

I didn't take it as criticism at all! I legit appreciate the input, I'm definitely going to look into getting a ripping chain, might make ripping planks as a source of building materials more realistic!

[@jonathanstigwood4691]

Gool build idea really like the Crank Plank. Great craftsmanship too 👍

[@BarnacleBi11]

The Crank Plank gets my vote. I think you need a steeper landing, nice job.

[@craigmaddison8254]

Pretty sweet man, you've got some skills. Watched loads of ramp build vid's but never seen one like this.

[@alexvanalstyne1822]

Hey man I found your channel yesterday, and I’m honestly amazed that you only have 22k subscribers, your video quality, cinematography and narration are all excellent! Keep making these amazing videos, please! Not to mention you’re really good at building and watching you work is tons of fun! Not to mention you’re really funny! Sorry if I droned on but there’s just so much about these videos I love!

[@TheShredist]

Glad you like them!

[@David-Matthew]

this is really cool. you should add a longer gradient ramp for a smoother landing.

[@birdiedaboy]

This is great!! just found your channel and watched all your vids, keep updating us with your awesome builds! cheers!!

[@sawyermitchell6506]

The “Hell Raiser”

[@RunBikeMike]

Nice I like the creativity of this build. I have also been trying to come up with cool ideas like this for my channel. I am glad to see you wife didn’t get seriously hurt. Stay safe and keep on building!!

[@nofrontbrakes]

This is wild. What a great idea and a killer way to progress naturally!

[@TheShredist]

Its awesome! It's really nice to be able to drop higher and higher to the same landing. It's a weird mental game, but when you set it higher, there's a little are fewer nerves since the drop is familiar, it's only the height that's different. Next the landing needs some improvment!

[@DerpMan107]

I have heard using a blowtorch to char the part of the post in the ground works ton stop it from rotting.

[@alexmatthew9399]

You should make the landing steeper

[@ChronicBronchitis-mz2vn]

Fill a 5 gallon bucket halfway with your sealant and just dip the post and allow it to drip off. This is the easiest I've found for that stuff. You can also find a thinner style that works well.

[@jamesmonteith6819]

Bitumen works for sealing, or charring the outside of the post.

[@TD3G]

Watched a video but forgot to subscribe, I was searching everything haha. Glad I found it again🤙

[@TrailBreaker]

Jim, that was awesome! I love building stuff and mountain bikes and can’t believe I haven’t run across your channel before. Now I have something to do tonight😁👊🏻

[@TheShredist]

Sick! Glad you enjoyed it! 🤘

[@LOVEisTHEultimateLAW]

new sub here, love the concept, the wife and the DOG !

[@ericsteadman208]

I respect a man who reads his own comments

[@arealsandwich]

Great build! The engineering on that drop is awesome

[@RobbisTV]

Damn I’m glad she’s good! My dads buddy was working on his sled (snowmobile) in probably 2003 or so, and the same kind of thing happened with the jack, the lock broke or gave out and the handle spun, then crushed/cut off half of his finger. Not trying to make anyone squirm, it’s just those handles get rowdy! Lol, awesome video and awesome build man! That’s a cool design on the drop too! YEEWWW!!!! \m/

[@trailreviewcrew6116]

for the wood treatment...you can use old pil from a diesel truck

[@Manwichman]

Wow man, super glad she's alright. That absolutely could have done severe damage! 🥺 Sweet drop build bud, stay safe! 👍😎

[@srghyc]

I see this happen a lot with backyard builds. People build the drop at the edge of the landing, when it should be much further back. When it's at the edge of the landing slope, you have to ride very slowly to catch the transition and not risk overshooting the landing. Now that the drop is in place, have you considered making a mound of dirt to push the landing away from the drop? It'll make it much less harsh, too.

[@TheShredist]

Oh yeah definitely will work on the landing, but it put it where it is because I didn't want it sticking so far back into our field/yard area, and I needed the difference in height between the posts so the drop could lower enough to be perpendicular with the ground.

[@srghyc]

@@TheShredist Awesome. It was hard hard to "step back" and see the whole set up. Love the vids. Shred on.

[@Auggie05Corona]

That’s so dope !! The landing . If u dig out the landing towards the bottom of like two ft deep . So it has more of pop when u come outta of it ! Well just an idea . Keep up the sick vids!

[@judsmtb2484]

Every skills park needs something like this. Sick build! 🔥

[@Willbrett]

Wow! What a find! Great video! Really impressive build

[@milesb5431]

i found your channel the other week it wont be long before your upthere with seth and alex and jordan your viideos are amazing :)

[@masonluce8119]

Definitely need to build out that landing a little bit

[@garrickpridemore413]

Love your channel good sir. I'm in the planning process of putting this very contraption on my ranch in Colorado

[@ollyhmtb3607]

Really nice build, love your vids. Keep it up, from Australia

[@rockymountainbikers8312]

This idea is dope!! Also cool to see a glimpse of big sky!

[@thelightningsnakes32]

Genius!! Looks epic. Maybe build the landing a little steeper if you want it smoother.

[@TheShredist]

Definitely will be!

[@richardfarish3634]

In answer to your question about treating posts, have a look at shou goue ban I think it is, treats wood similar to flaming but lasts alot longer

[@bike4wemtb604]

Good work!!! I think its awesome to have an adjustable drop feature!

[@chrisbonsall5607]

Awesome Engineering and Great MTBiking Content! Keep up the Great Work, Brother!

[@chaseadventure]

Dude this is killing me... I got 2:19 into this video and I see how much work you put into these videos, AND WHY THE FORK ARE YOU NOT CRUSHING IT ON SUBSCRIBERS!!!????? Sorry I'll get back to watching the rest of the video... BUT For real PEOPLE Watch this guys channel he crushes it!!!

[@chaseadventure]

Fork, now I feel bad I didn't keep watching until the end before commenting... I'm glad Sarah is okay!! Also I have yet to say but nice ink both of you.

[@TheShredist]

Thanks! My wife has done most on my work lol

[@chaseadventure]

@@TheShredist Damn thats bad ass!! Tell her great job.

[@dubbymarshall6918]

So this is great I love it!.. but the lander seems a little tucked away maybe just add a foot ontop to make a sort of gap but at the same time landing smoother!...

[@mtbenthusiasm3379]

Nice video! Love the content on this channel and there is no doubt that you will be in the top on youtube for Mountainbiking in short time. Keep up the good work! Shred safely.🤙🏼

[@lornegraham5098]

thats an amazing idea. i suggest you put a roller on the bottom side of the crank strap so that it doesnt wear out over time on the wood.

[@TheShredist]

That's one improvement I'd like to make, just trying to figure out what exactly I should use there as a roller...🤔

[@zenmoto369]

For sealing wood I use old motor oil mixed with some diesel, not the most eco friendly thing, but if done correctly the trees might outlive you.