Back Out on The Ebike, And Loving It

[@alihelmy]

So happy to see you Andrew! Your videos are a huge reason they got my old arse onto MTBs again and reignited my childhood passion! Gorgeous footage as well!

[@McTrailRider]

Nice, happy to help Ali👍

[@VideosXman]

The drone images really brings the epicness of the place and the ride, really great!

[@McTrailRider]

It’s a fantastic machine 👍

[@richardeljay]

Gteat vid..some beautiful views especially from the drone..no messing. Am an ebike fan - as a knackered 57 yr old my 29er full sus Haibike now extends my cycling life, takes me places I would probably not try on my conventional mtb (and protects my buggered knees)

[@McTrailRider]

Great to hear that ebiking has really helped you out dude 👍

[@Scottishebikeadventures]

I'm the same mate. I'm 55 and had trouble with my right knee for 15+ yrs. I wouldn't be able to do some of things I do with a conventional bike.

[@jamestyrrell2225]

Got to be the best raw mountain biking channel on KZbin! And it’s all self filmed. Amazing stuff mate.

[@McTrailRider]

I really appreciate that James 😊

[@themadscot34]

Brilliant mate, that looked more intense descents than the Ben Lomond one, with the narrow gullies , hope you enjoyed it as much as your viewers are 👍👍👍👍

[@McTrailRider]

Perhaps more awkward, but Ben Lomond is tougher. The shoulder of this one is very similar to Lomond though.

[@ianpaterson2120]

Amazing footage off the drone. I’ve just bought an ebike so good to see what can be done with them. Brilliant ! Cheers 👍🏻

[@McTrailRider]

Your in for a good time mate 👍 They really open up the trails.

[@calmtb2020]

what a lovely afternoon/evening to ride up the Ghlas, awesome video again @mctrailrider

[@McTrailRider]

Thanks dude

[@yengsabio5315]

So that's how eMTB sounds! Sorry, I never had ridden in one, more so, actually see an actual unit. As always, this is an amazing virtual treat! Lots'a love, coffee-cheers, & Mabuhay, from tropical Philippines!

[@McTrailRider]

Thankfully they aren’t all as loud as this one.

[@andrewtobin3830]

Bloody gorgeous light up on the ridge there. The late evenings are excellent. Top quality as usual.

[@McTrailRider]

Got the timing right on this one 👍

[@stu.c]

Awesome shots again from the drone, really takes away some of that GoPro effect where I sit here and think "yeah, I could climb that, don't look too bad". Whatever you spent on the drone, it's worth every penny...

[@McTrailRider]

Gives a whole new perspective, which is great 👍

[@bionicflyer5309]

I did that ride a few years ago on my ebike after watching one of your previous vids. Love the drone shots. 👍

[@McTrailRider]

Nice, always good to hear when you guys take action 👍

[@sarahwilliams6684]

Wow the drone is Awsome great to see you ba k on the eeb lovely ride

[@McTrailRider]

Thanks buddy

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Lovely. You really are getting some incredible drone footage now Andrew, in fact I can't think of anyone doing it better! I'd be keen for Ben Mor if you need a pigeon along 😁🤣

[@McTrailRider]

Let’s do it mate 👍💪

[@martinbald9616]

Love the drone footage. Used to camp on that wee island at the bottom of Loch Tay when I was a kid in the scouts.

[@McTrailRider]

That’s pretty cool 👍

[@vwsurfbum]

Loving the drone footage on the way up, really shows the steepness and the beauty of the surroundings.

[@McTrailRider]

That was the plan, but it came out better than I expected.

[@Itsthejourneynotthedestination]

Brilliant, drone footage is different level. Had my ebike up Torridon last week and couldn't believe the speed it was picking up, terrifying at times.

[@McTrailRider]

I’m there right now 👍 The speed is unreal at times.

[@SHREDD-ED]

Alaways had good photography....but now..whole different level!!!!

[@McTrailRider]

Good to hear Eduardo👍

[@emtb-explorer]

Good to see you back out on the Ebike, the Pivot seems to handle Beinn Ghlass well, perfect for climbing and ideal for carrying speed over rougher sections of descent. You mentioned biking Ben More,walked that via Ben More farm very steep hill climb so not sure how you'd tackle that one, maybe from Inverlochlarig, always impressed by your Munro riding beyond my skill level but set myself the challenge of riding some of the smaller central belt hills - the Lomonds, The Kilpatricks, the Pentlands which I have done these three sets of hills and am going to attempt the Ochils next week have never done before, thanks for sharing Andy 😁🤙

[@McTrailRider]

Will definitely be hitting Ben More from the Inverlochlarig side, not a chance I’d tackle it from the Crianlarich side😬 The snow has just about gone now so it should be getting hit soon👍

[@Extremegaz25]

Great epic rides dude and fantastic scenery up there.

[@McTrailRider]

It’s not ugly up there😜

[@johndrennan5105]

Just got a moustache e-bike due to knee pains and a couple of health issues,the things a game changer.cracking video yet again

[@McTrailRider]

They are great aren’t they 👍

[@johndrennan5105]

@@McTrailRider a godsend,I can actually climb now without screaming pain in my legs,makes mtb a pleasure once again

[@SubmarinersDive]

Dude the drone footage though! TopJob again! 👍

[@McTrailRider]

It’s great isn’t it

[@twecharclimber]

Another cracking video big guy💪🙌 ebike meehh😋😋 great footage and commentary as always. As a frustrated owner of multiple (some lost never to be seen again) drones, that drone looks sensational!

[@McTrailRider]

It’s the drone I’ve shouted at the least so far 😜

[@jamespaterson6550]

Always love the follow me drone footage on your vids

[@McTrailRider]

I prefer it to the POV

[@TuckRob]

Another good thing about going later in the day this time of year is the interesting light conditions picking out features of the hills - like you had high up. This is the silver lining for me as someone who takes forever to get my arse into gear.

[@McTrailRider]

Works out perfect in many ways at this time of year for the evening descents 👌

[@oldmangnar6541]

The colours on the drone footage 👌

[@McTrailRider]

The sun was in the perfect spot 👌

[@wesleyseymour8857]

Great vid👌 Great riding 👍

[@McTrailRider]

Thanks dude

[@garypostell5268]

Drone footage is great 👍

[@McTrailRider]

Cheers

[@01FozzyS]

Nice to see the Eebs back!

[@McTrailRider]

Good to use it again 👍

[@mitchwarren1600]

The McMoody clouds adding to the drama as always!

[@McTrailRider]

Does help when it’s McMoody😜

[@frederickmerle6412]

Carbon railed seat on an e-bike? Is that to save weight? 😂 Incredible footage again especially the mountain top stuff.👍

[@iank1638]

Another great video , cheers. What pressure do you run your tyres at on these mountain trails? Lots of massive hits on the rocks ! Beautiful evening light as well 👍

[@McTrailRider]

24/27psi front/rear fort these kind of rides for me.

[@TWOWHEELFIX]

Great video, I enjoyed this hill but not carrying an ebike over boulder field lol. Skydio is unusual with the front blades underneath, footage is amazing. Thumbs up from me 👍🍻

[@McTrailRider]

The front blades are on the underside so that it can have sensors facing upwards 👍

[@TWOWHEELFIX]

@@McTrailRider very clever 👍

[@caroldave4037]

Skynet terminator drone certainly gets the amazing shots in😉😉😉😉😉😉👍

[@McTrailRider]

It sure does 😜

[@Chris_Knopf]

The drone shots looks fantastic but what they really do is to bring out your level of skill on the narrow steep sections; it is just such a nimble figure you give riding that bike around and over these big boulders while keeping it on the trail - absolutely amazing. I've come across a similar looking path recently and honestly just had to walk most of it. BTW I am also riding an E-MTB, albeit a hard tail (the bike has to double up as the power unit that pulls a kids trailer in normal life), so interesting discussion vs the MTB. Eventually (when the kids are firmly on their own wheels) I do want to get a more trail appropriate bike for Scotland but I am very undecided if it should be a FS E-MTB or FS MTB. Also curious to see the developments on the high-pivot point which I'd expect to see more of. Would you be able to recommend a nice and easy mountain to go up and down? I've done up Ben Venue round the loop down along Leddard Burn to Loch Ard but it was too easy at the beginning and too difficult later on (too much hike a bike). I got Ben Ledi and possibly Ben Lomond on my list but just wondered if you had any thoughts on good mountrains/trails to do? I'd love to get out and away on single-track and like climbing but I'd still want it to be ridable for the most part (noting my skill level is nowhere near yours). Some of your Cairngorm adventures looked like they'd offer more of that so I may need to venture a bit further afield this summer (I'm based near Glasgow). Thank you very much for all the inspiration anyways...

[@McTrailRider]

Thanks Chris, if your only going to have one bike, I’d go for a regular mtb. Are you curious about his pivots in general or my one specifically? For an easier Munro, it’s definitely recommend the Cairngorms, Sgòr Gaoith, Bynak More, and Beinn a’ Bhuird are all very fun and relatively easy.

[@Chris_Knopf]

@@McTrailRider thanks these are Great recommendations! Tbh I looked into these because you re riding the deviate highlander. There is a Canadian brand I am aware of (forbidden Druid) and of course the new trek slash. I m guessing deviate is most accessible for us in U.K. but is a custom build? Super light e-mtbs seem to be really good too and becoming a thing (I ve seen the one from specialised in action and available in the U.K.) offering the best of both worlds…

[@bestdayevermtb2]

I followed your suggestion and got the skydio 2. Got to NZ very quickly and paid no extra tax. Have crashed it already but it luckily still worked after clearing off all the mud. What bag are you using to carry it? My camel pak is way to small.

[@McTrailRider]

Glad you got it hassle free 👍 This it’s the backpack kriega.com/riderpacks/trail18 but you will be able to find a cheaper, maybe more appropriate pack elsewhere.

[@CelticFan]

Luv your vids matey 👍

[@bigstoozeradventures]

Cheers for this Andrew. Another super video. I have been completing Munros that I can do on my Ebike such as Carn a Chlamain, Ben Chonzie & Mount Keen. So added this to my 'To Do' list. Would appreciate any more suggestions re Bike friendly Munros. Cheers. Stoozer.

[@McTrailRider]

Bynak More, Cairn Gorm and Beinn a Bhuird are also worth a try

[@bigstoozeradventures]

@@McTrailRider Nice. Very much appreciated Andrew. Cheers. Stoozer.

[@roberty945]

I wish I could afford a full susp E bike. Sick video tho man cant wait for more

[@McTrailRider]

They definitely aren’t cheap😳

[@A_AAA232]

great video Andrew - goes without saying that the views from the top were breathtaking - ebikes rock for going up hills :) the descent looked tricky - interesting comparison with the ebike weight vs the highlander -but how much speed were you carrying after the seat rails broke down at the bottom section!!! big skills mate! and again...drone just takes your regular great filming to another level. ...looking forward to the next McTrail ride already :)

[@McTrailRider]

Much appreciated dude 😊

[@markleggan1700]

That was gnarly dude great video as always 👍

[@McTrailRider]

Thanks Mark

[@470danadidas]

Brilliant drone footage. Excellent work as it truly brings out the beauty of the location. How do you get it t follow you like it does?

[@McTrailRider]

The drone is fully autonomous once I tell it where to be positioned, it’s an incredible piece of technology. I’ve got it linked in the description.

[@a100267]

Nice video and great Skydio shots. Do e-MTBs always make that whine or only when using the motor assistance?

[@McTrailRider]

They only make a noise when pedalling, which gets louder the harder it has to work. Some are very quiet though.

[@GrahamStorr]

Eebbbs it,I can understand People kicking off about Helmets ,but come on gloves thats totally a personal choice ,you do what you prefer Andy 😉👍

[@McTrailRider]

Don’t worry I usually do. I am wearing gloves more often at the moment as my hands are getting quite sweaty and I need the grip.

[@Craig-Mitchell]

I remember climbing down backwards off Meall Garbh, so I duvnae think yea’ll be cycling doon the beaten track so to speak. Nice area 😎 nice evening oot 😁

[@McTrailRider]

I realise that I won’t be riding the ridge, but the path up towards it looks good 👍

[@Craig-Mitchell]

@@McTrailRider From memory and it was a good 6 years ago ! most of the ridge was very easy walking, I'm old and I would be happy riding the ridge on my mountain bike, just not the thirty or so metres down off Meall Garbh. Some steep bits on the way up to Meall Greigh. I'm sure you've been over to www.walkhighlands.co.uk/perthshire/meall-nan-tarmachan.shtml to click on the walk reports 😉

[@DizRidesMtb]

Fantastic vid great trails n tough stuff 😂 did awesome dude. N unlucky wi seat 👍

[@McTrailRider]

Thanks buddy

[@DizRidesMtb]

@@McTrailRider nps lad always great watch bro n fab channel mate 👍

[@MartyFaeScotland]

Cracking view up there! another belter m8 ;)

[@McTrailRider]

Thanks buddy

[@tobyehillier]

Yeah defo they push through some mad stuff, but the speed control is a learning curve for sure. They just wanna go!

[@McTrailRider]

“They just wanna go!” Indeed

[@travellingone8149]

brilliant vids

[@McTrailRider]

Thanks buddy

[@andrewlorimer5189]

Wonderful

[@McTrailRider]

Thanks Andrew

[@vert_n_dirt]

Ya that drone footy is awesome, especially edited with the pov. I really should get one for our alpine season. Would a long travel eeb compensate for the imminent plow effect? I do enjoy a could pull on the lighter enduro bike though

[@McTrailRider]

Longer travel would just make it even faster over the higher frequency hits with the same problem once you get the tough parts.

[@brettmeikle]

You're on track with the Tay - it has by far the largest catchment area and flow of any river system in Britain - though there are 'longer' rivers doon sooth.

[@McTrailRider]

Yeah I remember that from high school. In my head though, the river Tay naturally should continue on at the other end of loch Tay instead of the river Dochart, but I know it doesn’t work like that.

[@jamespaterson6550]

Ebikes rock! Got one last Oct dont think I will be riding anything else now, and that's coming from riding mtb since 1987/88 rigid,hardtails, full sus,enduro now emtb,other wise I would've had to give up riding as nae getting any younger and carrying quite a few old injuries now ,RTA's ,motorcycle injuries etc.

[@McTrailRider]

Glad you’re enjoying your ebike👍 Although not so good regarding injuries 😬 I ride motorbikes as well, and it is a concern of mine.

[@thepainterdude1]

love the views you get which Garmin do you use Andy yours seams to do the job pretty well

[@McTrailRider]

It’s the edge 530, I really like it 👍

[@Scottishebikeadventures]

Yasss more e-bike action. Let the haters hate lol. Great video 👍

[@McTrailRider]

And they definitely hate 😂

[@Scottishebikeadventures]

@@McTrailRider I know... I get some dirty looks when I sail past some on the hills lol

[@merchymerchable]

Haven’t done Stob Binnein & Ben More with the bike, but the climb out of Inverlochlarig is an absolute hoor if you do it from the south 😂

[@McTrailRider]

Even worse from the north!😬 I’m not expecting an easy day to be fair.

[@TheMikeheraghty]

What roof tent have you got?

[@McTrailRider]

James Baroud Evasion, very expensive but very good 👌

[@MTBScotland]

what was that huck like from the drone POV?

[@McTrailRider]

Didn’t look anywhere near as good as it should have in my opinion.

[@ceriway380]

Good to see e bike out question have you play with the settings on the Shimano app or is it still on the standard settings I ask because I feel boost to much on really steep techy climbs but I cant seem to get the app work my phone I like back it off to save on battery.

[@McTrailRider]

I have, I upped power in eco, kept it the same in trail, and disliked it back in turbo.

[@TribalmonkeyS]

great thanks for that. how much do your highlander mtb and ebike weigh? mines about 25kg

[@McTrailRider]

Highlander weighs 15.2kgs built up for enduro and the Shuttle weighs 20.9kgs as standard.

[@Spongeblunt]

Oh bugger, I've just installed that Charge Spoon with the same rails, hope it doesn't snap when I need it most :O

[@McTrailRider]

It does happen quite often apparently, but I reckon it happened sooner with the ebike due to a lot of sit down pedalling.

[@Spongeblunt]

@@McTrailRider makes sense, sticking it on a trail bike so can test that theory!

[@1978jabbo]

I’m not convinced you’re in Scotland. We spent every summer holiday growing up, up in the most beautiful country on the planet.....and I can’t remember seeing the sun for much of it-let alone being in a T-shirt! You’ve done a few vids recently where the sun is out. The scenery looks Scottish but the weather most definitely does not!

[@McTrailRider]

The simple reason is that I only ride in Sunny conditions. I have many destinations that I want to go to, and I just keep checking the weather forecast to see which one is going to be the nicest😉

[@frasergillespie1234]

You should go a ride up old Kilpatrick hills

[@McTrailRider]

I have been, but I definitely need to go again.

[@RicardoPetrazzi]

I liked this trip, ebikes are pretty sweet for a blast. I don't have one myself, but would get one if I could. My focus this year is on either a 29er Hardtail or a 27.5 full sus enduro style...however...haibike do make a really great 27.5 full sus enduro ebike! hmmmm......stock always seems to be an issue though

[@McTrailRider]

I think you’ll struggle to get a hold of Amy kind of bike at the moment unfortunately.

[@Chris_Knopf]

@@McTrailRider even parts for maintenance and repair is an issue.. need new chain and cassette but won't be back in stock until March 2022!! So what can we do... just go easy, try not to break anything, and hope parts have got some more life in them

[@RicardoPetrazzi]

@@McTrailRider for sure. got a stock alert from chainreactioncycles last week for a Nukeproof Scout > out of stock within a few mins....just couldnt get to the site quick enough!

[@garypostell5268]

What model of ebike?

[@McTrailRider]

Pivot Shuttle

[@NeilsEMTBWorld]

🤙🏻🔋⚡️

[@McTrailRider]

👍

[@TheWeardale1]

normal riders - what's the best line to choose..? McTrail Rider - stuff it, I'm just going down..

[@McTrailRider]

Main line, with or without confidence 😜

[@TheWeardale1]

@@McTrailRider haha...indeed..

[@stevemin559]

Ebike hardtail owner who needs a skydio 2

[@McTrailRider]

Everybody needs a Skydio👍😜

[@stevemin559]

@@McTrailRider yes mate,stuck with the mavic mini at the mo,having to chase my pal downhills is awkward,im working on it

[@RicardoPetrazzi]

@ 7:58 - yes, triggered 😉 G L O V E S - don't know how you ride without them tbh!

[@McTrailRider]

I only wear them if I’m very sweaty, otherwise I don’t see the necessity.

[@mikesargeant3172]

More content of yours not showing in my subscription page. Algo isn't helping you at the moment unfortunately. Great video!

[@McTrailRider]

Yeah, it doesn’t like me😢

[@garypostell5268]

What carbon suppose to be stronger than steel!

[@McTrailRider]

It is, but not in some situations, especially when it’s clamped.

[@darrenrussell8980]

47% battery for 6km? Even considering the terrain that's not great especially if you were doing a longer ride hmm

[@tobyehillier]

Yeah but then it's half six in the evening and he's probably turbo all the way so he can get back down in the daylight.....

[@McTrailRider]

Is actually about 12.5km as I didn’t really use any battery on the way down. I’m happy with that given I’m pushing 100kgs with all my kit and I needed trail and turbo for the majority of the climb.

[@Paulmtb]

Bikes almost as noisy as the drone 😂

[@McTrailRider]

That is unfortunately very true