Beginner tries $6,500 bike and is ruined for life

We rented my newbie brother a super nice $6,500 bike that actually fits him with big suspension, wireless shifting, a dropper.... basically everything you can ever wish for in a bike. Next stop, Kanuga bike park. Now let's just hope he doesn't crash it!
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[@The_Sampler]

Yo can I just say... IT FEELS SO GOOD TO BE BACK RIDING! Holy #$%@!!! Just a reminder to every healthy person able to ride your bike currently... BE GRATEFUL!!

[@MarvinWestmaas]

That was some solid advice you gave in the video: babysteps -> an injury would cost you so much time to recover you're missing out on a lot of possible progress there.

[@Evan-zu4dd]

Heck yeah dude! All about that gratitude. So glad you'll be making the classic STS raw ride videos again. 🤘

[@GodinOsrs]

Damn right you gotta be grateful, i have been out of riding for 5 weeks now cause of a broken ankle , stupid crash, i can't wait to be healthy and be back on my bike 🤙

[@TheNinthPhotography]

Have been off the bike now for six months due to a prolonged flare of an autoimmune disease - I am soooo much looking forward to my first time back on the bike - it might still take weeks or even months for it to come, it may be deepest winter then, but it will be exhilerating beyond imagination! 😉😃

[@Capicua718]

what is the name of that trail? I'm heading to Hendersonville tomorrow.

[@edwardcook23]

The advice about improvement vs injury was golden and so many people need to hear it. Also good job on all the braking advice, a new rider and super powerful brakes can actually be a bad combo and you did a great job breaking it down on the fly. We need more Mac on the channel

[@hogswaddle]

Your brother is really lucky to have you with him. The advice you gave is super helpful!

[@schmitty8225]

Whenever I take friends biking, I always recommend they rent a nice bike. Makes it so much more enjoyable for them.

[@The_Sampler]

I've taken him riding a couple times before and he was using a bike that was mainly too small for him. Having the right size also makes a massive difference in regards to not feeling like he's always gonna go otb lol

[@jessemartin8059]

You are a natural teacher, you should do more of these videos. Great job....

[@godtiergodkiller8854]

I have my entry level hardtail still, from when I started riding, I just bring my friends on that, it really helps them open up to why we spend so much money on bikes and what they can actually do for them.

[@maccie101]

I'm a complete beginner and wish I had some experienced friends that could take me riding and show me the ropes. It's refreshing seeing another rider so new to it, gives me hope.

[@benwithrow5044]

Go to a bike park and rent an instructor, sign up for a local class like ninja mountain bike classes, etc. You won’t regret it. There is so much technique in mountain biking, it’s good to start out with and build on good fundamentals (body position, braking, cornering, drops, jumps).

[@home_taping]

Look up your local AMBA chapter, they're everywhere and have rides and groups for all skill levels!

[@logandeitrick-aumann1213]

I absolutely loved how helpful this video was. The way you support your brother in a helpful, fun, and constructive way is perfect. I’m glad you’re healing up and doing better, looking forward to more riding videos!

[@paulsousa]

I literally just started riding last week and watching this had me so envious of your bro. You’re combo of encouragement and teaching moments was really cool to watch.

[@WilliamVB69]

I love your videos, they’re always so energetic and inspiring. I can’t thank you enough for posting these videos.

[@Incorruptus1]

I love to see that you bro's do a awesome job in helping each other and find a common interest. Really nice to see that :D

[@barkingmadman1169]

Honestly, this was one of my favorite videos on your channel for a long time. I don't always want to see big jumps or over produced story. Don't get me wrong, those things are good too. But raw, beginner, and mistakes are all part of the fun.

[@skiMTB]

So happy for your recovery! I still have about 6 months left before I can get back onto my emtb. I KNOW THE PAIN OF WANTING TO GO RIDE! And great video of you giving your brother good vibes!

[@yopark7577]

Love your positive attitude and happy that you’re feeling better and recovering so well. Can’t wait to see more videos.

[@kevindunwoodie971]

Alex, this was a great video. Nice to see you out riding again. I loved your non instructional instructional video. I think you should do more like this. I learned a lot from this as you explained things to your brother. This was much more interesting to watch than a true instructional video. Your brother is great and listened to what you had to say. Rode a section and then understood why you gave him the advice you gave. This was a great format. Thanks

[@lauriefrazer5668]

I actually enjoyed this video immensely. I have been mountain biking for 30 years but I feel like after knee replacement and shoulder replacement I could use some coaching. You could totally make coaching and recovery videos all day long! No grand production needed, this was just the best!

[@Nevermind_Im_Lost]

Man seeing you teach is so good. I came for the biking and stayed for the vibe, been watching for awhile

[@LawrenceWampler]

Dude you're such a good coach! Breaking down each section and understanding where and how he might crash before it happens is really impressive.

[@The_Sampler]

Thanks dude, I really appreciate that! It can be hard to put ourselves back in the mindset of a true beginner but it's so important!

[@LawrenceWampler]

@@The_Sampler It's SO hard! I tried recently to help some beginner friends. One of them crashed pretty hard. So, I've learned some valuable lessons from this video on how to coach better. Glad you're back!

[@1975normal]

There’s a real satisfaction in making and watching these videos

[@TwoTrakMind]

I really enjoyed this video, even as someone who has been riding for most of his life. I'm no pro and as you coach your brother, you coach me and help me improve. Looking forward to more of these kind of videos!

[@bellarogers7202]

Great advice. Appreciate the video. Wished I had that advice as a new rider. Went down two weeks ago and separated my shoulder. Off the bike at least 8 weeks, and hoping it’s not 12. 100% agree with you, you realize how much you need it when you can’t ride. Keep up the great videos. Heal well boss man.

[@wrenchdoozer]

Before you said he was your brother, I said to myself that you found your beard double from a distance. ;)

[@cavenaughwesleyp]

This was such a great video for myself and I'm sure for others as well. I purchased a mountain bike last year and have only ridden it a few times so the tips that you gave to your brother were super helpful! Thanks!

[@nathanielgarcia8109]

Awesome video brother, I recently purchased an EMTB 2 months ago and went with my family and friends to Mammoth for the first time to ride in the bike park. I know the feeling you had while riding with your brother. It's the most fun you can experience together. The satisfaction at the end of the trail is awesome. I truly enjoyed watching this entire video and I know the emotion you had every time you saw your brother ride over something technical. I can't wait to tune in for more videos. Thank you for the awesome content.

[@cjones7692ify]

Good point about progressing more in small steps vs being injured trying to take big steps.

[@DMMTB]

Great to see your bro doing so well in his beginner phase & hope he gets the mtb bug & we get to see more of him well into the future Alex 👊

[@JuanWay2Rock]

Great video Alex. Not quite extreme like we're use to seeing from you, but like all your videos, fun to watch. Working with your brother, teaching him the basics, brings back a lot of memories of when I took my son and friends out mountain biking at Big Bear California. Knowledge, in my opinion, is power. Thanks for another great video. 👍

[@angellnathan]

Loving the videos dude. Great to have you back!!

[@MTBraging]

Pretty rad that you got your brother that fired up. It totally changed his confidence. Stoked for him.

[@brianlehnhardt1632]

Today was my first ride in about a month. I was beating up on myself for not riding enough and I thought that I wouldn't do well. It was fantastic! Every time I'm off the bike for a bit and come back, I remember how much I love it. I wrote this comment when I started the video and you said the same thing at the end. Hell yeah.

[@kevinpeters8372]

Recovering from a crash last week. Got banged up but the bikes ok. Good motivation to get back out there once I’m feeling a little better. Thanks bro🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@AlexGelinas42069]

you're an excellent coach! also super glad to see you back on the trails 💙 wishing you all of the very best mon ami

[@tom04gsxr]

Glad to see another video! Love the help you was giving him! Totally Stoked!!

[@nalder4x4runnerfamilyoverl93]

you're a great hype man. I need you along for my rides. being a noob sucks and we need more hype guys to help us learn. so fun to watch your bro learn.

[@MrAnimal1971]

So stoked your ride went well. The mental aspect of "getting back in the saddle" can be so overwhelming but oh so satisfying! This is why I would be so stoked to ride with Alexander. Tips and uber supportive!

[@tamssnazzystuff]

good to see you out and about again.

[@_drawkward_]

The big-brother, little-brother dynamic here is awesome. My big brother got me into MTB last year and we're hitting DuPont this week for an "anniversary" trip. Brothers rule.

[@harryls1283]

That was so cool dude that you were showing your brother how to do it and you didn’t yelled at him or called him names. 🤙

[@8v4life]

I love seeing this Alex. Keep this content up and share your love of mountain biking with as many new people as you can!

[@thomasmedeiros5722]

I have met lots of people that are new to mountain biking over the years. I have found that it’s very important to find out what bike riding experience they have before taking them out on the trail. When I started riding I had 5 years of road riding that included 2 years of racing. This made a big difference.

[@saltywet]

Wow as a beginner watching your coaching, I found it very helpful to hear you explain the concepts. Please make more videos for beginners!

[@bobbyhempel1513]

I spent a good 45 minutes in the parking lot before I ever put my bike on a trail just making sure I knew the feel of the brakes and the suspension and the flex of the frame.

[@garyharmon5386]

Glad you are recovering. Awesome that you got to ride with your brother. Great advice about improving before you get over confident

[@richr7604]

Good to see you back..👍

[@Christopher_R]

When i taught my kids to ride down steep terrain, i told them to keep their weight between the wheels. That space gets smaller and further back the more the bike tilts forward.

[@PatrickFortunatoJr]

This was a great video! I love both your coaching and enthusiastic cheer leading for your brother.

[@alecchrz]

i work in a bike rental shop and all we have is super nice $5000+ mtbs to rent. our primary demographic is people renting low end path bikes, when we rarely rent a mountain bike it's usually to a first timer, explaining how the controls work and why there isnt a front deraileur and how a dropper post works is probably the most enjoyable part of working at the shop. we fr are the gateway to extensive amounts of debt and injuries but my god we sure love to see people get stoked!!

[@youndyhung9727]

So cool to see your brother feeding off your passion for mtb-ing! He’s got some killer riding skills.

[@juzDubbin]

Alex bro....great to see you getting back out there man...and deliberately progressing slowly. As bonus to this type of content, I think will find that you pick up a new crowd of viewers man....those who are in recovery mode and trying to find that confidence again as well as riders that are totally new to the mtb community (huge surge since covid). Opportunities are on your side bro....much to be stoked about!!

[@Senpai_77]

Great to see you back on the bike! Great mentorship skills 👏

[@ryanjofre]

Did you just say “hella good”?? Hell yeah, bring that back brah! My carbon parts are hella light. Subscribed

[@SACO32]

I feel like I've learned so much just from watching this. I'd say I'm very much beginner. Awesome video

[@eric9432]

Glad you are back to making videos buddy. Heal up and keep them coming.

[@zedzino11]

21:06 "That's the moment McKenzie knew he f**ked up" 😂😂😂😂😂🤣. Honestly Alex the stoke videos you make even with your time off helps. I've been rewatching all your videos whilst you've been away during stressful university moments so thanks for helping me during those tough moments. 👊🏼💙

[@The_Sampler]

Oh no, you get the true 'he knew he fucked up' moment in the next vid 🤣 Thank you though bro, glad to be able to help out with some distraction for ya during the stresses of Uni!

[@felixjones9198]

Bro, your eloquence and enthusiasm really show, and your tuition skills are a pleasure to watch. I enjoyed the video immensely, it's the first one of yours I've seen. You've definitely earned my subscription, so I'll be watching a whole lot more. Thank you!

[@The_Sampler]

Yo thank you and welcome to the channel Felix!

[@chrisbailey2861]

Playing some catch up with your content......this is the definition of stoke....very cool video!!!

[@mickfromrocky]

Ahhh man I remember seeing your bro a long , long time ago . Love the stoke in this . YT is a better place to have you shredding again .

[@bonham4994sts9]

So good to have you back riding! 🤘

[@onebagoneworld]

Glad to see you back on your bike man! Loved hearing you talk about the mistakes newbies will make vs experienced riders. I need to take notes before I hop on one for the first time!

[@rodwilson391]

Reminds me of riding with my 6 year old. ‘Don’t forget to brake. Brake BRAKE BRAKE! ‘

[@jimothyMTB]

Awesome to see you out there again!

[@alan181090]

You can give mtb classes easy bro, you have a natural way to explain and teach.

[@senglebe]

So glad to see you back out there bro have missed seeing your face on KZbin!

[@isaacjames1120]

This is such a good video from you. Just a classic, enthusiastic, not over thought video. Love this style, sometimes it is enjoyable just to get a bunch of actual riding footage, even if it is on a green!!

[@samr7624]

Man am I glad your back, loving your content again. Just wondering what settings you use on the GoPro hero 7 as it looks great 👍

[@Friskee62]

As always, very cool vid. Like the classroom...be careful out there. Glad you're back...

[@roadracer46]

Dude, great video. I’m glad you and your brother are spending some quality time together. I rented a Trek Fuel Ex and hit pisgah, DuPont and Kanuga this summer. A nice bike makes the climb and shred down so much more enjoyable.

[@joeanon3888]

You're a natural teacher. You should coach a NICA team!

[@TheSalPic]

+1 for Alex's braid.

[@EvergreenOG]

What a cool buddy and great teacher…

[@hershlawfirmpc]

Great energy. Great brother time

[@FollowingtheCliffNotes]

I live 25 minutes from Alafia and 5 from Carter Rd. Love both of them

[@TwoTiresAndADream]

Bro you are the most patient mountain biker I have ever seen. Keep shredding! 🤙

[@scjustin2002]

Noticed your brother’s tattoo, he’s into fly fishing? My two favorite hobbies fly fishing and MTB.

[@MrNotBarney]

I need a STS follow cam shouting out encouragement and affirmation on all rides.

[@edphooey81]

mahalo dude, great to see you putting videos again, keep up the awesome work!

[@irvsstella]

Really good vid just to catch up with "training" and building confidence for both of you. Great to see Mac attempting all put in front of him, good job! 👍🏻 Enjoy your bike and the rides it takes you on.

[@rupedog]

A lot of brotherly love right there👏

[@rupedog]

'gonna take it easy' proceeds to Pop and drops everything😁 🤘 I think Mackenzie needs to be telling Alex to brake, slow, etc😂

[@SHREDSAVAGE21]

Ooof that Druid is beautiful. What a bike to go learn on! Rad day Alex 🤘🏻

[@Aaron-gr9pk]

Glad to see you're back on the bike!

[@artinos_nikolas]

I've had the chance to go with my friend on a ride and gave him my bike to ride (which has hydrologic brakes) and even tho I warned him about the brakes he fell, luckily he sustained no injury. I wish I knew about this video beforehand, I hope you make more of those vids in the future

[@joaquinv.5053]

Waiting on some new parts to finish my 1x conversion of a hybrid bike I have. I can not wait to ride it and see how it’s going to be

[@Biking_with_Akiva]

This was so great to watch 💪🏾💯 awesome riding both of you 🤙🏾

[@dirttdude]

i used to teach beginners, usually groups of 6 to 10. a lot of requests came in for more advanced workshops and on the trail skills and then guiding in the backcountry. That eventually worked in to training, conditioning and dietary programs for aspiring experts and pros. about half of them are from my beginner course all those years ago. injuries happen, I've seen some shit.

[@krismiller6663]

Good to see you ride again

[@Hardcaslte]

Dude I love Evergreen, every time I go there it's a minimum two rides on that trail. It's always the first one, minimum one more time if not more. You can really fly down that trail and it doesn't feel out of control or dangerous.

[@christianpeters6579]

That’s really awesome. Best part of mtb is sharing it with others lol

[@anthonyjunior810]

HES BACK!!!!

[@madmaxsingletrack848]

Great coaching and good job MAC!

[@BizBBiz]

You're a great/natural coach. You shared the stoke and I'm sure your brother felt like he rode the white line at MOAB after that.

[@GregAspenson]

This was great! I have yet to see a "coaching" session on a trail on KZbin. You did a great job, I would love to have a coach like you. I just started biking and noticed after watching this how careless I've been and because of that I've crashed twice and bent my saddle and had to purchase a new one. Way too overconfident on my part.

[@Aaeolien]

What a great wholesome fun video. Awesome.

[@lpasatie]

Wish my friends were this encouraging lol

[@kainpwnsu]

It's always exciting to get a beginner on a trail. :)

[@richardgracews6]

Great content! Love the positive attitude stay stoked.

[@williambarnes3492]

Great to see you back! I have a season pass but have been doing pisgah with every ride opportunity, I think I'll hit kanga next Sunday , you can tow me up to get in shape lol

[@neo57611]

Cool your a great teacher!!!

[@drmoynihan]

Thank you. Watching your brother gives me PTSD (not really) as I think some of my early rides. Great Coaching! :)

[@RFVCXR200R]

No need to apologize for a video with family. One day something may happen to where you can't make a video with your brother. Make memories while you can. Good stuff.

[@bricedurham6000]

I rode at issaquena bike park today in sc and it was pouring rain

[@crooksj11]

“I’m not out here coaching Mack” I said the same taking my son out riding. As the better rider, its tough to not cross the line into lesson territory, droning on about being careful and doing things “like this”. It’s really tough to keep it as just a ride