Bike Glendhu "Epicest Day Ever"

[@musicman53]

This is epic Lance, and pretty inspiring. I'm a lot older than you (I assume) and quite a bit more timid, but I'm going to have a go at the easier Glendhu trails (with a E-bike), and definitely do the Whakarewarewa Forest Loop. Thanks mate!

[@bestdayevermtb2]

The day we went to Glendhu was truly spectacular. One of my favorite riding days other than leaving my bag at the top. If you can ride to the top. There is an easy track down and it is great fun. Try warming up on the lower tracks first.

[@bluestraycat]

Thoroughly enjoyed this one Lance, riding the Whyte e150 at Glendhu was my first introduction to eMTB...6 months later I bought my Rail 😆 epic riding, epic scenery 🤟😁

[@ocbyn]

Mate, brilliant, just brilliant. What a place and what a great video to showcase it. Loved the video.

[@kiwitips]

Definitely one of the best days I’ve had on a bike, the scenery and trails are awesome. Watching this made me want to get back there!

[@bestdayevermtb2]

Certainly a spectacular place for a ride.

[@johnmorrison27]

That was the best day ever ! Amazing scenery too 👍👍

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Flow central! That looked a blast.

[@bestdayevermtb2]

Little bit like Scotland. Only sunny 😆😆😆

[@streetpigeonmtb]

@@bestdayevermtb2 😆😆😆

[@jakebeaudrie]

This place is amazing!! Great video.

[@HuckHope]

Nice to see something other than pine lots!

[@rossjacksonmtb]

That does indeed look epic!

[@jordonoriley497]

This was a cool video!!

[@miketodd2036]

Great place to ride. Was my first track to ride. Absolutely love Glendhu

[@bestdayevermtb2]

I think it has something for all riding abilities I an epic location.

[@terrycoates4731]

Fantastic,enough said.

[@doctorpc4x4]

Great views alright. I guess the RedBull or Beer tasted good

[@bobreynold4918]

Actually a really nice video in terms of length and full of content. I approve 👍🏻👏👏👏

[@bestdayevermtb2]

I am to please.

[@bobreynold4918]

@@bestdayevermtb2 aim?

[@A-Kiwi]

Looks epic! I haven't done a park like that here in Europe

[@bestdayevermtb2]

I was trying to think of something similar in Europe but it is quite unique. Very alpine with not much trees.

[@onyabike9281]

Loved Glendhu. Had a great day there.

[@kergo12]

its beautiful!

[@mikeburns3297]

Great Video showcasing our beautiful country. Just out of interest where did you stay in Queenstown?, did you hire a rental van for transportation?

[@bestdayevermtb2]

We stayed in a private house but did hire a van. If you are planning a trip I can find out the company. They were very good.

[@mikeburns3297]

@@bestdayevermtb2 if you could find out where that van was hired would be really appreciated

[@bestdayevermtb2]

@@mikeburns3297 discountrentals.co.nz

[@rhysjames3835]

Stay strong Craig, steam bikes forever!

[@bestdayevermtb2]

He will fold eventually. Everyone sees the light it just takes more time with some.

[@jaselikesbikes]

Looks like a good park which I have been meaning to visit for a while. Even has a bit of tech which I see you prefer too...... unless it is Whistler of course.

[@bestdayevermtb2]

I really liked the place. I think the weather helped alot. A wild windy day may have changed things.

[@randommountainbiker9305]

This video definitely made my day a tiny bit better. Went up to Riverhead for the first time today and I had a crash on the top half of Geez, which put a dent in my top tube. Hopefully my local bike shop gives it the all clear so I can keep riding that frame.

[@bestdayevermtb2]

Bugger that is a real shame. I assume it is alloy. If seriously damaged sometimes your house hold insurance will cover it. I got s new bike this way once.

[@tylerpaulmtb1926]

Geez Thomas

[@randommountainbiker9305]

@@tylerpaulmtb1926 I see what you did there XD

[@randommountainbiker9305]

@@bestdayevermtb2 Yep it is alloy. Had some people check it over and they are saying that it would be fine for light riding, but for what I am doing it will probably not work out well. I hope the house insurance would be able to cover this.

[@tylerpaulmtb1926]

Queenstown, next place to add to the list

[@mareemccandlish2245]

I'm surprised you don't have more female viewers - I really enjoy your videos! Awesome to see a Mud Maiden riding with you 🙂

[@bestdayevermtb2]

The channel has always been around the 2% mark. I do wonder if devices are registered to men but women watch the videos as that number seems very low. The same is for kids. KZbin says very few kids watch it but I don't think that is correct. We don't mind women riding with us it is just very few want to.😁

[@neilrobertson1345]

Mint luv to ride this track

[@mycoolcar]

Did you see any bike packers doing Tour Aotearoa during your trip?

[@bestdayevermtb2]

No I don't notice any.

[@dangiles6453]

Glendhu looks unbelievable. Do you recommend as a day trip from Queenstown or stay up there?

[@bestdayevermtb2]

We were based in Queenstown and just did a day trip. The following day we did Cardrona. Saying that Wanaka is a great place to stay.

[@chargeriderepeat7024]

Beautiful, bit far away.

[@housepark]

Hi mate. can you explain what a steam bike is?

[@bestdayevermtb2]

It is a non e bike. We call them steam bikes as you have steam coming out of you as you climb the hills.😁

[@housepark]

@@bestdayevermtb2 cheers for the reply.

[@mina1805]

Finally someone let you ride their bike. Much appreciation for the Whyte review. How does the Whyte compare your KTM and the Trek Rail?

[@bestdayevermtb2]

It was a good bike but hard to compare as only 150 travel, three years old and 27.5 with low spec. A new model with higher end components would be much better.

[@MrSupermugen]

This refuses to show in my sub box? Happend to come across it because i went searching in bed lol

[@bestdayevermtb2]

That is interesting. The video started very slowly with less than 1/2 the normal views. I assumed the video was a dud. Maybe something happened at the KZbin end and people were not shown it?

[@chrisreid3907]

@@bestdayevermtb2 Same here,Lance...was wondering why you hadn't uploaded yesterday.....still not showing in my sub box...Awesome part of the world there!

[@bestdayevermtb2]

@@chrisreid3907 thanks. Let me know if it happens next week. I just assumed everyone was not interested in the video.

[@mitchwarren1600]

The views

[@wby330]

Looks like an epic day, thanks for sharing. I've been looking at possibly buying a Whyte bike myself, but curious to know what your final thoughts are on it? Pros, Cons, what sort of rider you think it might suit? Cheers

[@bestdayevermtb2]

I think they are good bikes. I have a friend with one and he loves it. The ones we rode were 3 years old and a bit tired but they handled very well. Felt good in the air.

[@wby330]

@@bestdayevermtb2 Awesome thanks, hopefully I can get down to Glendu and try one myself!

[@zakgould5593]

Loved it thought it was mega playful and jumping is fantastic

[@stevereid557]

Considering none of us had ridden one before they handled superbly good option if you looking for an Ebb that can do a bit of everything

[@alandragicevich2421]

I own a Whyte s-150crs v2. The pluses is that the geo is nice, has threaded bottom bracket and same size bearings for the suspension linkage. Progressive linkage too (I have a coil on mine now). Negatives is that the paint is stupid thin (very easy to scratch), the cables are below the bottom bracket and thus exposed to damage (although haven't damaged them yet) and the integrated seatpost is a stupid design.