All new Katore Jumps, Rotorua. Will I even attempt these?

[@kevinelliott4833]

Nice video Lance. Just found your channel and binge watched a bunch of the old stuff. Great channel! From a 50 year old teenage shredder in Christchurch. 😁

[@HuckHope]

Always say “another run”, crashes always happen on the last run

[@rossy2998]

Getting good for an old bugger there mate

[@Oper8or]

Lance isnt popping the lip.... but then he does! Nice work sir. Poor L. Man it sucks he got hurt.

[@seaangling]

Kudos for your persistence. 👍🏻

[@GregH-50-plus]

2 mins in and I'm thinking "But you've got an E-bike that's a tad heavier than those Steam bikes, no wonder it's not popping off the jumps".

[@bestdayevermtb2]

Generally speaking I find E bikes will jump much further than normal bikes. I went to 440 today and rode my normal bike to start then my E bike. The E bike went so much higher and longer on the same jumps. It is not what you would expect but when I am doing new jump lines I prefer the E bike.

[@murray1961]

Hope Lynsey is going to be fine.. FYI There is a new surgery where they put a rod in the broken collar bone which effectively get ya back up and running in weeks. Tell Lynsey to ask for it.

[@FelixvonBrause]

It sucks that not many people do the last, new built one... People just skid before and leave big ruts witch makes it hell to ride down on a 130mm travel hardtail... I sent the full line when it had just opened and that is when I filmed a vid on my channel. Still very fun though!

[@paulwintermute1495]

Greetings from California! As a 47 year old mountain biker I have to say I'm really enjoying the content you are putting out. I subscribed after watching this video. Keep up the great content and humor! Looking forward to more!

[@bestdayevermtb2]

Thanks Paul. Glad you have joined the team. Yes we have some good videos coming.

[@chrismartin9779]

Awesome lance, so glad you got there in the end. Hope all is well with Lindsay. Love your commitment and perseverance also and so great to watch especially on the ebike as both me and the wife are still getting used to our ones. Looking forward to the next vid 👍👍 stay safe.

[@bestdayevermtb2]

I am just making a video now with someone you know making a cameo appearance

[@chrismartin9779]

@@bestdayevermtb2 oh she will love it. You will make her week! She’s your biggest fan I recon.

[@76jazza]

Well done bro, cleaned that bad boy. Felt the pain for your bro's shoulder after tearing my Acronium apart doing simaller silly things 6 months ago. Lightspeed for his recovery......

[@bestdayevermtb2]

Thanks for the kind words. I don't think you can call yourself a mountain biker until you have broken your collar bone. Mine has a nice plate on it now.

[@CarkeekW]

Maybe turn down rebound one click on each end on the ebike and give it a whirl again , i find my Levo is either planted or poppy if i do a single click each way. Also more pump track riding would help , firstly you need to claim back the Redbull trophy from Lindsay but also your pumping needs to be on point to get speed for the next jump when they are that close together by the looks. Hmm and that crack when Lindsay took a tumble gives me shivers.

[@bestdayevermtb2]

Firstly I should point out that I have never adjusted the rebound on any bike I have owned!!! The funny thing about making videos is you are seen as an expert when in reality I don't know what I am doing. I have Graham's shock wiz to play with so hopefully I may learn something. I am constantly trying to improve my technique. I think I may turn pro at 70.😅😅😅

[@CarkeekW]

Ha, well i have two very simple ways to dial in rebound pretty close while still in the car park . When i got my hands on a shock wiz it told me all was good apart from 5psi more in the rear shock effectively so i must have a reasonable feel for it. Maybe your shop set it close enough ? Any how one click on each end toward "rabbit" and try something small that you know well and see how you go. Else Lindsay will have my number i expect and i can show you a cool local pump track at the same time .

[@aramahamioradavis1980]

Haha 😅 this was a cool video, loved your celebration after the last run @ 6:28. Totally Awesome! Look forward to trialing it out for myself. Hopefully your buddy healed up well since then

[@bestdayevermtb2]

Funny thing is this video is quite old now. My friends collar bone healed ok. He then crashed and spent time in hospital after nearly ripping his nose off. He recovered from that to then break both his arms and spent over a month in hospital. Recovering from that one now.

[@aramahamioradavis1980]

@@bestdayevermtb2 holy sweet Jesus! 😬😳😮that guy is a cycopath! Definitely Not for the weak of Will nor soft of butt 😅 but I Suppose it is a small price to pay in the pursuit of things that move our soul. May the forest be with you 👊

[@Cat-fp9cf]

Fantastic video, really enjoyed it

[@robygoncalves3876]

That guy is riding a Pyga, so cool, didn't think I will see one in New Zealand. A couple of my riding friends rode them in South Africa

[@bestdayevermtb2]

Not familiar with that brand

[@KeeweeRider]

Nice rebuild, some big puppies in there, good effort!!!

[@bestdayevermtb2]

They have done a great job I just need to improve my technique.

[@ryanleyland2357]

Nice riding. Hopefully Lindsay comes right soon.

[@TrailswithTaylor]

Nice one mate! I’ve done that largest gap, it’s a nice relaxed lip so no risk of being bucked. Hope Lindsay heals up soon!!

[@bestdayevermtb2]

Good to know

[@hectormels]

Nice Lance jumps look good unluggy lindsay.

[@bestdayevermtb2]

Was ashame about Lindsay as he was having a great day up to that point.

[@terrycoates4731]

Great vid again.Hope your mate Lyndsey makes a swift recovery.

[@bestdayevermtb2]

Thanks for that.

[@heathermtb423]

Good job Lance. Hope Lindsay heals fast. I'm still waiting for my new brakes after killing mine at 440. Hope to ride again with you guys soon.

[@bestdayevermtb2]

We were back at 440 today. Tested to see if Redbull really does give you wings.

[@gwlcrew4027]

Arhh the weight of a full fat e bike eh Lance, fine effort mate

[@bestdayevermtb2]

Must admit quite an old video this one. I think I have this line dialed now.

[@jeromewestwood5453]

That was scary to watch. good job 👍 getting it

[@bestdayevermtb2]

The top section was hard to get but I wasn't scared. The big jump in the middle section did scare me a bit.

[@cabbynate]

Yes that was very scary to watch! My blood pressure was all over the place! I have sworn off jumping after this last injury. When I am able to get back in the saddle single track and small drops for me. Hope your mate comes out ok!

[@bestdayevermtb2]

@@cabbynate I have said that so many times now but somehow I always end up jumping again.

[@SjwNz08]

I could only do 2 of the jumps after the little drop on the top section, I use to be able to do all of them before the upgrade. I didn't look at the mid section and did it blind behind a friend and cases the crap out of one of them. I was glad the last section was the same. Good work on the 1st section.

[@bestdayevermtb2]

If I can eventually get over them I am sure you can also with a bit of practice. The middle jumps are much longer but I found them easier. I did them again a week later in the rain and just went flat out and they felt great.

[@mickfromrocky]

So happy you got it bud 🤘

[@bestdayevermtb2]

So was I. Would have made a rubbish video if I had to give up.

[@mickfromrocky]

Best Day Ever MTB well you inspire me lance . I’m about to turn 51 and I’m 4 weeks into a broken arm and many other issues from me thinking I’m 21 haha. Three weeks ago I was awake and couldn’t sleep. Found your top chief vid and put it on the big tv . Many of your vids later I was hooked . Keep repping us old blokes mate. Mick 🤘🇦🇺

[@The_Trout_Guy]

Just something I noticed, you seem to soak up the lip instead of popping

[@bestdayevermtb2]

You are not the first to tell me that. It is funny as people ask me to make tutorial videos but my reply is always " nobody should learn to jump from watching me"

[@82motorhead]

Exactly what I was going to say, practice on bunny hop skills, it will help use your legs to pop jumps and you will be less winded in the end

[@The_Trout_Guy]

@@82motorhead he seems to be relying on iust speed rather than technique to get over the jumps

[@tqminnz1405]

All these replies apply equally to me. :(

[@82motorhead]

@@tqminnz1405 to a lot of people, it all comes with time and practice! 🤘

[@boggybigpants9462]

Very good 🇬🇧👍

[@jonnyseller]

Great video.

[@allmtbnzscottbrownhill2896]

I can't wait to ride the re vamped Katore jumps the jumps were all to short for the speed generated on the trail. If your on a E bike they don't tend to flow well through slow jump lines because you need to carry more speed to make the same gap.

[@bestdayevermtb2]

I agree that e bikes jump well with speed and actually travel further with momentum. The new middle section suits the e bike but the top section is much harder as you cant generate speed you need to rely on lots of pop to create height. Either way you will have fun.

[@Brendon-L69]

On the kenevo I’ve found that if you hit the first gap hard and fast with a couple pedals in and squash it like you’re in a race then it gives you enough speed to nail the next 2, the last 2 have enough space for a quick pedal so they’re no worry. On the step down to big gap I just don’t touch the brakes after the big corner gap, that landing is so deep and on the gap at the bottom the case pad is so big and forgiving. The track builder/tester put himself in hospital by nose casing the back of the landing before they decided to put the case pad in so that sucks.

[@bestdayevermtb2]

Thanks for the tips. Might have another look at the one I missed. I normally like to watch someone do it first to gauge the speed. I certainly wouldn't want to be the poor guy who tested it.

[@connorwilsonbikes111]

Jumps look so much nicer, I think you should try flats again and make a video on it might help you get some more pop on the jump rather than using the clips

[@bestdayevermtb2]

I keep getting people telling me to go back to flats. Will consider it some more.

[@connorwilsonbikes111]

@@bestdayevermtb2 I rekon you should try them for a little

[@ocbyn]

Love your videos Lance. Hope Linds is OK👍🏻

[@bestdayevermtb2]

He is on the mend but cant ride for 8 weeks.🤕

[@davidhudson8960]

Impressive commitment. There's hope for me yet, I just need to grow a pair...

[@bestdayevermtb2]

I think it is all about progression. I will often step jumps out so in my mind I know I can do a jump that long. When you clear a jump by a few feet you then know you can go bigger. I avoid taking risks but do things I feel are low risk.

[@GoonSquad-hn2fw]

I had the same problem as you did with that too section. I was there for atleast 45 mins until I nailed it

[@bestdayevermtb2]

I think you still beat me. Feels good to clear something that initially you couldn't.

[@blayde_mtb]

Hey lance great job you absolute legend keep up the great work.In Rotorua for 2 nights and would be keen to ride with you if you’re interested and still in town. Cheers

[@bestdayevermtb2]

Would have been keen but back in Auckland. 440 in the morning.

[@blayde_mtb]

@@bestdayevermtb2 ok Alg thanks for getting back to me though much appreciated. By any chance are you doing the 440 gravity enduro race on the 28th February

[@bestdayevermtb2]

@@blayde_mtb haven't entered it yet.

[@blayde_mtb]

@@bestdayevermtb2 ok

[@themtbgeordie8235]

Love your channel mate 👍

[@dixie600mhz]

Hope Lindsay gets well soon. I agree that front brake on left is for weirdos 😂

[@bestdayevermtb2]

Absolutely. Just because most of the world ride that way, it still doesn't make it right.

[@motorsport32cw]

That was actually really entertaining haha. I cant do that stuff yet so your the man in my opinion haha

[@bestdayevermtb2]

Thanks. It is all about baby steps. One day you realise how much you have improved.

[@jsinnott5952]

love the content !!! very interesting trail ... i bet if you stiffen up the fork and shock a few clicks it would have been easier

[@jsinnott5952]

but who knows while i sit on my sofa :)...hard to judge without being there in person .

[@bestdayevermtb2]

@@jsinnott5952 we were talking about that today. I never adjust my suspension other than air and lockout. I must look at playing with it more.

[@doctorpc4x4]

Could here the frustration AND for a change you were in front not behind crashing ya mates

[@gmanmtb]

Nice job bro well done. In Lyndsays case though. It's never a good idea to hit jumps with a big pack on ya back. You showed your wares Lance and removed yours when sessioning. Hope your recovery goes well Lyndsay.🤘

[@bestdayevermtb2]

I think he had just put it on as I said we were leaving. Then I said the dreaded words. Just one more run.

[@Bikebestnz2]

@@bestdayevermtb2 haha, i got taught to say "one more after this". Haven't broken anything since...touch wood

[@scipioafricanus4328]

What was the logic of that nice grade 3 trail being turned into a grade five death trap for average riders? Probably so the Trails trust can continue to act the big hero and have their ‘ ambulance at the bottom of the cliff’ response unit.

[@bestdayevermtb2]

I understand what you are saying. It is frustrating when a trail you could do becomes harder. I was certainly frustrated. Saying that the trail has always had a grade 5 rating. I think the perfect trail is one where you can do all the features but are still challenged. The problem is the perfect trail is different for every rider. I think building trails is a no win situation as pleasing everyone is impossible.

[@dirtsurfernz]

Dayumm, them some chunky looking jumps, well done! Sucks for your mate after so many successes, looked like he had it dialed, any idea what went wrong?

[@carlostejeda8475]

U have to push or preload before the transition

[@datractor]

Push through your feet to get some pop, heavy feet, light hands 👌

[@bestdayevermtb2]

Will try to work on that.

[@drewclemas3434]

good job Lance

[@bestdayevermtb2]

Thanks Drew. Not pretty but we got there.

[@jeromewestwood5453]

I am from Australia 🇦🇺 after covid clears up and we allowed to travel. You should do some group holidays/ tour guide cause you ride some great spots 👍

[@bestdayevermtb2]

Thanks. We all want to do a trip to Tazzy as that looks awesome. Not sure our guided rides would go well unless you like talking bull shit more than riding.

[@dereknicol3465]

Good stuff

[@leeturner7508]

Hey mate, is this trail easy to find ? Never been but very keen to.

[@bestdayevermtb2]

Very easy.

[@lawrencehahunga4864]

Need to lift or bounce front tyre

[@HempBike]

As a heavy guy on a heavy bike is the only answer to clearing the same jumps as lightweights that I have to go faster?

[@bestdayevermtb2]

I agree with that. The problem with these jumps at the top is they are very close together. If you go too fast you over jump, flat land and can't get the next one.

[@Goggleberry123]

love your vids lance 6.14 slo mo you were sucking up the transition 6.39 you started to pump the transition more less speed more pop 😊

[@bestdayevermtb2]

My technique definitely needs work. Today we were doing jumps at 440. My friend was in front and he pops so much he doesn't need much speed. I was struggling to clear the jumps without running into the back of him.

[@bakedbeal]

Hey mate, what are you using to transport your ebike round with?

[@bestdayevermtb2]

I am still using a 2 prong bike rack on the tow ball.

[@bakedbeal]

@@bestdayevermtb2 cheers mate

[@hunterbarrow3585]

I tried them today haha they arnt big just feel weird... also love the fact that you can do barrel run but not katore jumps jk

[@bestdayevermtb2]

The thing is I am good with jumps that rely on speed not skill. I like flat wooden drops as that is what I learnt on back in the early days of woodhill. You simply ride off the end and hold on. No skill required. Dirt jumps on the other hand require technique. This sadly I am still working on. I am still very young so plenty of time to improve.

[@hunterbarrow3585]

@@bestdayevermtb2 haha dont be hard on your self lance... you got some skill there. Btw check ig 😁

[@danwilliams783]

Back off the dampening and give it some pop.

[@beiavfx]

I think you aren’t pedalling enough i went there and it was quite easy if you pedal between jumps

[@b-manz]

Pop is harder on an ebike. Your Zerode would have cleared that no worries.

[@bestdayevermtb2]

I think you are right on that one. The e bike is great if you have speed as it creates a lot of momentum. The top jumps were slow speed jumps and the e bike felt heavy.

[@isozero7265]

Poor Lindsay :(

[@bestdayevermtb2]

You are not wrong. This was minor, since then he has had two very serious crashes requiring a long stretch in hospital. On the mend now though.

[@curtislong3986]

You should use ur other bike without a motor maybe the reason ur not clearing the jumps is because the e-bike is a bit heavy

[@bestdayevermtb2]

You are right. The e bike was great on the fast jumps in the middle and bottom section but too heavy on the slow poppy jumps.

[@jacktaylor6697]

pretty mean rode them tday and they are easier than they look

[@AledDrives]

Really struggling to understand why you cant get enough speed on the e bike haha 😂😂😂

[@bestdayevermtb2]

That is the problem. The jumps at the top have steep take offs and landings. If you go too fast you flat land and are not set up for the next one. These jumps are not about speed but getting lots of pop and height. The middle and bottom jumps are all about speed and despite being much longer jumps were easier to clear on the e bike.

[@MrTrav36]

Hi , you need to learn how to bunny hop ....... the key to jumping .

[@mrexon]

Your making 29’ers look slow 😁