Blake Does A Hardtail Enduro Race

[@Shampoobeb]

I've raced the Megavalanche on a hardtail. That was a lot of fun, quite painful on race day. But all the Brits screaming Hardtail on the trail side was a good mental boost!

[@2nd3rd1st]

Mad respect! Place? I've watched 7 POVs of the 2018 race and everyone rode top tier fullies and the bikes all seemed like they're about to implode any second, and so many others did, too!

[@geemail369]

*Mad respect* dude! ✊🏻 Would really like to watch pre- and post-ride bike checks of your rig and geek out about parts! 🤓 Any recommendations for keen riders?!

[@bobby5031]

Yeah I came 3rd in a State DH round on a hardtail which was also my first mtb race. Got a fully now so can’t wait to see how I go.

[@Shampoobeb]

That was in 2015. Really dusty conditions. The main issue was arm pump as you're pushing your handlebars to get your bike go straight at all time. The bike is a Nicolai Argon AM with Pike.

[@geemail369]

@@Shampoobeb Nicolai, *excellent* choice! ❔650B, 150mm pike, 2x10, XT brakes (200mm f&r), 2.5" barons on tubes?! Would like to see more guys like you taking on the big stuff riding hardtails! 🤙🏻

[@bkxc]

This was so much fun!!

[@jibran_km]

I love both yours and gmbn videos

[@bjorn-e.t.6198]

Now I wanna ride myself.... Problem is.... I totaled my bike yesterday.... hardtail life is best 🙄🤣🤘🏻

[@alexf5995]

3RD ON A HARDTAIL Blake you are insane

[@keyboardplayerakas]

3rd in the hard tail catagory not 3rd overall

[@FrogginHawgs]

@@pete3816 Dont worry bud, those of us with a shred of common sense got the joke. But they say common sense isn't common anymore.

[@joachimrydelius2125]

Thanks for the spoiler

[@mrskeltal3281]

@big carp catcher No the hardtail was a separate category not everyone was on hardtails

[@shepdgc.og.soldier7732]

Wow....ridiculous.

[@TheLoamRanger]

That’s a cool way to do a race!

[@ryanlabrooy4193]

Hi Loam ranger

[@TehNish]

Dangit GMBN , now I have no excuses.

[@OneShot_USMC]

Nishit Nandankar I second

[@MechaUsagi]

5:12 - you overtaking me on your second run of stage 1! Don't feel so bad about being passed now.

[@louieabbott7847]

I was there and came 14th 🤘

[@MeanKoreaNZGamer]

So result was HT and FS all together or separate?

[@stokercarnage5194]

@Billy Nguyen it looked like a good amount at the first stage but id also like to know how many people participate. Especially in that weather.

[@newttella1043]

Sales of hardtails just went up.

[@thelurker9472]

Just got a new 2018 Cujo 3.

[@ghazypangerang6118]

Blake's responsible for the sales of the Nukeproof Scout lol

[@kbd13-n9c]

@@ghazypangerang6118 Has me considering one.

[@PinnedTV]

Haha Blake, if only you hadn't have gone up for that last run I would have stayed in 3rd! #keepitpinned

[@xripideffectsxx5162]

Pinned TV really unlucky then

[@hardtailparty]

So good. Loving the hardtail content

[@carlconium5459]

Love the way your enthusiasm always comes over Blake. I also like a nice cup of tea on a cold, wet ride which my friends always laugh about.

[@louieabbott7847]

I was there and met Blake it was sickkkkkkk

[@SprSonik13]

Racing an Enduro on my single speed hard tail in 2 weeks. Can't wait to see how I do.

[@icenzm4350]

Godspeed.. good luck man!

[@harveyhollandsworth8527]

😐 Ummmmmmmmm maybe you should reconsider the single speed part

[@gmbn]

Good luck!!

[@SprSonik13]

@@harveyhollandsworth8527 it's my favorite bike, and is surprisingly quick in spite of being SS. If it doesn't go well, I'll race my SB5.5 in the next one.

[@BalatonOZ]

Soo.. how was it mate?

[@beeble2003]

7:45 Huh. It had never occurred to me to put the chain back on from the bottom of the chain ring. Used that little tip on my road bike today -- thanks, Blake!

[@scottpratico1315]

Too cool. Enduro racing on a hardtail. It just sounds awesome when you say it.

[@hyperion3704]

Blake is my fav. GMBN crew member on the trail. The guy is so graceful. In the workshop, Doddy is the king.

[@crissvaughn85]

I love GMBN and all the guys. Blake is such an asset, his skills, his mood and his character 👍

[@nathanstorer1384]

Love this video really makes me wanna go ride my bike right now, inspires me to go do the same thing thanks gmbn

[@Radek-j4y]

No i want a dirtbike

[@NiekPeeters355]

Yes! It's hardtail time again 😁🤘🏻

[@travistatman]

“struggled to clip in...” “...I’M NOT EVEN CLIPPED IN” lol

[@CareFreeCommuting]

Blake, clipped in with weather like that on a hardtail...wow.

[@mikagami69]

Clipped in makes it a little easier.

[@HeyZeus096]

Your feet won't slide or bounce off the pedals. It's probably a little easier to stay on the bike clipped in.

[@harperfilm4379]

I could almost feel the rain through my screen

[@ISAYSTOHIMISAYS]

Topic Idea. Make a video on bike transportation solutions. Different kinds of bike racks. Hitch racks, roof racks, suction cups, etc.

[@ronr.53400]

i am on that topic now bro, never even had a rack lol

[@kilobitti]

The best video by Blake imho.

[@varcit9341]

You're awesome bro now I have more confidence on my hardtail

[@slackdhardtailn8515]

LOVE THAT YOU ALWAYS MAKE HARDTAIL VIDEOS !!!! THANKS BLAKE

[@01FozzyS]

Mad skills, Blake!

[@kingham310]

Great that he's smashing great times on a hardtail, talking about the trails and the riding, and not wasting the videos obsessing over kit and over priced bike tech

[@KennyScarecrow]

I'm convinced I don't need a full sus bike now. Thanks Blake /,,/.

[@KennyScarecrow]

@@hood1135 Style points for good measure

[@kenshanbackyardgarden]

Full sus is just all about the hype to increase their sales.. coz you know it's more expensive..expensive means more money.. lol Really, it actually depends on the rider in my opinion.. :D

[@KennyScarecrow]

@@HanSolo__ I'm sure its amazing bro, but maybe riding a hardtail and saving money will help me become a better rider and eventually be able to afford an expensive full suspension bike?.. when I'm old and probably need one for health reasons anyway. Pwaha! Health issues brought on by years of riding a hardtail ;P

[@lacrosse4higher]

@@KennyScarecrow hope you got yourself a hard tail by now. I just went out on my first run with mine and it was a blast

[@christopheranderson4963]

Me too!!! I want to enduro race a Orange Crush or P7

[@walthamstowman]

I was at bike park Wales on this day the weather was insane... met Blake in the car what a super cool guy ..third place on a hard tail what a savage....👍

[@RandomUser_online]

Wow what a coincidense i just did a race today with my hardtail and its also enduro

[@th_js]

How did it go?

[@kubagajda7347]

Way to go man! :D

[@RandomUser_online]

I enjoyed and got in with the 13th place. Just finisher

[@donmichigan8201]

@@RandomUser_online you beat me, I'm still on the couch lounging lazily.

[@harveyhollandsworth8527]

Where I am I got 3 1/2 feet of snow or ~meter deep of snow so I just went skiing and the fat biking

[@tylermacleod4012]

You see. It's not all about the capabilities of the bike but in reality, the rider makes 75% of what the capabilities of a bike is so build your skill and honestly you won't need the best bike out there to ride fast and have fun

[@donmichigan8201]

I've read it was 78.3% rider.

[@shredfreak83]

You'd also be surprized how much of the time the rear shock is locked out.

[@RobinAdamsOsteopath]

But actually Blake was in the hard tail category. If you look at the results you can see the times and the differences between the different categories - here my4.raceresult.com/111360/results?lang=en fastest elite 6:09,97 fastest hardtail 6:45,20 the hardtail is taking 10% more time than the elite (who's almost certainly full suspension). Then you get into the argument as to whether the hardtail riders are as experienced and expert as the elite riders. It's all academic. Whats important is getting out there and having fun!

[@monsieurNede]

@@donmichigan8201 isn't it 100% on the rider's side as a bike doesn't pedal itself? just kidding bro :)

[@donmichigan8201]

@@monsieurNede those damn E-bikes do... cheaters.

[@thejukesxx5704]

Thanks Blake you got me into mountain biking

[@mikagami69]

Lol great job, Blake! I'm terrible at racing, but it is so much fun!

[@paulsack9563]

Congrats on the podium place Blake!

[@ROBinJVILLE]

Way to go Blake!!

[@alexderose7976]

Hell yes Blake that was badass keep getting those races in

[@nicolacanestrari1288]

I Saw What I Saw ........ Clipless Pedals ........... Stoked !!!

[@alexmarinescu2873]

nice one Blake...more stuff like this

[@stephenspring4308]

Awesome video Blake as they all are congrats

[@kevinoriol]

Blake, you are the BOSS!

[@crisp9774]

that was really good! I want more of these racing vids.

[@gmbn]

Good to know!

[@steamerAE]

Well done, looks like you`re had a good time. Hardtail forever

[@mortonfrankfire5400]

I love how Blake always brings the stoke!

[@tobiasscholl8692]

Love these Hardtail-Videos, cause I going to have also one

[@creskuuurt]

Blake running on clipless pedals 😲

[@DasJWW]

Wonder how he liked it ^^

[@hoppybitter608]

why are the pedals that you clip in to called clipless?!?

[@DasJWW]

@@hoppybitter608 There used to be old ones with an actual "clip" going over your foot to secure your foot in the pedal. I'm not sure if they were a thing in mountainbiking, but you see them every now and then on old road bikes

[@garrettturbett593]

@MobbyDick Ya they were a thing in mtb. The line between mtb kit and road kit was much closer and mtb riders used to even use drop handlebars. 90’s mtb’s far more resembled low tech gravel bikes!

[@paulsack9563]

Right? What is this Bizarro World?

[@AlanChurchill]

3rd place on a hard tail! those tracks are rocky too man! Good work Blake!

[@mquevedo0616]

Congratulations!

[@markroberts7866]

Love all Blake’s hardtail races I’ve always ridden a hardtail just because it costs less to have a decent one 😊🙏🏼☀️

[@50Acres]

Blake is like the most likable guy. Blake, I hereby grant you honorary best friend status. Congrats, this is not given out often.

[@CheekSteve]

Blake is having soooo much fun I kinda wanna race rn !!!!

[@andreasqueo6547]

Amazing weather 🌊🌊🌊 Gooo Blake!!!

[@Goodbarsix]

More of this!

[@stuartgriffiths7035]

Awsome ride that blake👍🏻👍🏻

[@RGCastro7]

Blake FTW! Well done, man.

[@richardruns4cake]

Brilliant film 🎥 Blake . Captured why we ride

[@fat2fits.c540]

Well done Blake! 3rd place on a hardtail, on your 1st enduro race......insane👏🤘😃

[@SuperSplat7]

Come have a go at some southern enduro races! Mine head enduro is such a fantastic weekend!

[@gmbn]

A few of us already do! They're on our radar for this year...hopefully we'll have time!

[@kevinbowe]

Well done! Your enthusiasm is visible and contagious. It's rainy and cold where I am right now but you just got me PUMPED UP to ride! C'ya!

[@BigBoyGiraffeGraff]

Just another day and another video and now another smile on my face because of it

[@alexMe4]

Blake's that riding buddy who's up for riding WHENEVR

[@theted1601]

Congrats. Looks like an awesome time

[@GTS5691]

Blake, you're a joy to watch. Great video and great result. Well done all round.

[@tywilson-higham6982]

Hi Blake, I met you at the race at the visitor’s centre. You were such a great gent. Pleasure meeting you. 👍

[@tonyblunsum2547]

Awesome Blake !

[@classicmodernretro]

Class video, class tunes, class blake

[@fredrikskarpsjo7725]

Wonderful! Happy to se its about having fun and not always dead serius. 👍

[@petersauer94]

Rad stuff from you Blake! There is no bike that you come across as not having fun on.great video.👏

[@jesusenriqueriveratellez531]

Blake’s Power balls in action, congrats.

[@chingskie4063]

Wow!! More of these pls. Hardtail for life! 🤘🏽

[@waynevoss9518]

We want more!!!

[@Candesce]

Why is no one saying anything about the camera licking? Why are you licking the camera, Blake 😝

[@andrewvarvel9850]

Karina I see a lot of river people do it and they say it keeps the water from sitting on the lense, so I guess it’s cheaper than rainx?

[@yunnerd3242]

to get the mud and rain off the lens

[@yunnerd3242]

you know he cant use his hands cuz they are muddy too

[@furyl1_neverz91]

Blake licks everything :P Clipless pedal and now the camera

[@Paganiproductions84]

Do hardtail enduro on a xc hardtail

[@callan.Rex7567]

Great effort Blake! It was awesome watching you nail the trails in such wet conditions. I don't think I could see myself out there like that

[@PatrickCulleton]

Great vid Blake... and well done with 3rd

[@davidmaskew]

Loving your videos. Just bought a whyte 905 and after not riding for quite a few years was wondering if I'd done the right thing getting an hardtail but really enjoying it. Having to work on some of the basics again though.

[@coldseamonster]

This was so sick. So good.

[@vaikeaaon]

Cool racing concept

[@Josh-qg8jv]

Weather looks lovely there

[@rupedog]

Normal day in Wales

[@mtblover]

That looks great, balsey with a hardtail in that weather!!! Well done Blake!

[@jonathansharp169]

I love race reports, the skills, the strategy, the tactics, so much more interesting. I will definitely be entering the next mini - mash, seems a lot less pressure, and lots of scope for strategy...

[@OBEYzALL]

Yessss Blake racing enduro this is soooo awesome!!!!

[@TOPMINDTIPS4ALL]

Congrats!

[@brendavane9148]

Well done.

[@melissavines4454]

Looks like a blast, love the jeep! I know wet weather is normal for you all, in my area of Indiana all our local trails would be flagged red as too wet to ride.

[@yordan_jelev]

I want that Nuke 😆 I've seen a lot of other bikes in all your videos but the Nukeproof Scout is my favourite visually.

[@channingvenegas9984]

Blake, stop licking the camera..you're freaking everyone else out over here!!😂

[@paulhope7298]

Just brilliant Blake - feels like an amateur have a go weekend, and your enthusiasm infectious as always, then you get third place, on a hardtail! awesome. Next stop, searching where I can enter one of these badboys (and come 432rd!)

[@cookthefish4762]

Nice one Blake

[@quez.designs]

Congratulations Blake!

[@krazy8820]

This is perfect because I’m going to do one with a hard tail by the end of January! Thanks guys.

[@eligreen5829]

I scream you scream we all scream for HARDTAILS!!!!!!!!!!

[@rosstaylor7558]

Well done Blake, I've always fancied a go on a enduro race, but I've just noticed we have the same bike I always thought it had to be a full sus. Defo in the mood now

[@gmbn]

A lot of the local races run a dedicated hardtail category like this one!

[@e.s.2808]

More hard tail racing please! Love it!

[@jonboy1066]

Great video Blake! I did my first enduro last October & loved it... this year I’m hoping to do more and will be entering the Hardtail category at as many Pedalhounds as I can. Check them out, they’re all in the South East so not too far for you to go.

[@helir00]

Wicked vid chapper ! Fpv wasn’t that bad tbh. Glad you mashed third place fella - another comp another massive smile, proper inspiration for those not wanting to head out bold - out in the cold. Nice one 👍

[@Soyelb]

Everything its possible with a hardtail!!

[@Herbybandit]

Well done Blake, that looked like loads of fun. 👏👏👏

[@neilcheshire5726]

Great work Blake! Looking forward to the next one.

[@antonpeterson1245]

Congrats Blake

[@RRMMTB]

Get it, Blake! Well done!