Can A Slopestyle Bike Do Everything? Blake Finds Out...

Can a slopestyle mountain bike take on downhill trails? We sent Blake to the bike park on his Canyon to find out.
(the climbs were a bit of a struggle...)
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We get a tonne of questions about how hard you can push a slopestyle bike. They're built for smoother trails and big jumps; basically, they're not necessarily ideal for rocky, rooty downhill trails.
What do you think? Would you ride a slopestyle bike on a downhill trail? Let us know your thoughts in the comments and don't forget to LIKE and SHARE this one, too.
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[@gmbn]

What do you think..? 🤔

[@harveybagleydh9814]

Global Mountain Bike Network it's called a slopestyle bike for a reason, not called a slope-enduro-downhill bike

[@th_js]

Haven't watched it yet but I think yes but you shouldn't

[@nyashadj4347]

Global Mountain Bike Network I think so

[@christiancalves]

Its sounds like another top 10 excuses not to ride but well done none the less

[@evanadams19]

Global Mountain Bike Network I think I want that bike

[@TroggyPK]

2:34 dude in the background, DH bike + 2 prosthetic legs. seriously. hats off. buy that man a beer!

[@migatron1]

This guy is a G! Much respect!

[@michaelarz277]

Rab. C. Nesbitt definitely

[@nickadams8952]

Well spotted - That's Douglas Bader isn't it?

[@migatron1]

Quite possibly

[@p.o2697]

It could be Alfonso Almarza, is the famoust ( and the only I know) downhill rider whit two prostetic legs

[@freerider_jgr2682]

Blake is the best thing ever happened to Gmbn😄👍👌💪

[@gwilymhowarth]

Yeah he is the greatest

[@someguy9520]

Hey, Neil with his professianlism sure has its pros

[@Leo_Inclan]

Calvin Pessl the contrast between serious super profesional Neil and crazy fun Blake has made for the best era in gmbn so far.

[@someguy9520]

well, that proably makes the whole show a bit better seasoned. i mean contrast DOES make them pro/crazy. without the other one, they would be more normal

[@MrKGatl]

Yes, but Scotty is still my favorite

[@shogur1386]

Sometimes I take my dirtjump bike for some Downhill (nothing too hard) but I just change the tyres and add a front brake . It works fine

[@Jacob-sg9px]

martin oyharcabal i do the same.

[@ryanwojcik1087]

martin oyharcabal same. Just i leave mine with 2 breaks all the time and run bald tiers every day.

[@angelporyazov534]

Well... I've done that three days in a row with a NS Zircus 17 when I was still with a mechanical disc brake (rear) and v-brake(front) and I don't think it was that bad... Most of the time but it has some disadvantages

[@angelporyazov534]

martin oyharcabal ...and worn street tyres too...

[@maxfromandromeda]

🤘🤘🤘🤘same here. Loads of fun!

[@diluteduk]

I love how Blake does back flips but got scared by a rocky section

[@migatron1]

Those tyres make it scary! Trust me lol ;¬) Like having road slicks on ice!!!

[@daveandmerlin]

I think he was scared of going down that trail with the bike he had . Im sure he isnt scared of a tame trail like that normally .

[@CorndogOnRC]

Also if you haven’t been before, the video makes the rock gardens on the blacks at bike park wales look like a walk in the park (trust me they really aren’t 😂 especially deep navigation.)

[@900DonkeyPunches]

you do it without a front brake

[@superyamagucci]

I like to think I'm more versatile than Blake... I'm scared of the rocky sections, and too scared to even attempt a backflip.

[@migatron1]

I like the new direction Mr Samson! The new vids are actually new ;¬) Keep up the great work Bro!!!

[@ianw3811]

Why not change the following: - Swap tires to grippier ones (relatively cheap) - Put a 150mm fork and front brake onto it - Reduce air pressure in rear shock I imagine it would feel like an all mountain/long travel hardtail (but with more compliance in the rear) after these upgrades.

[@brooksbradburn7459]

but u still cant climb with a 26 in single speed!

[@ianw3811]

Face Talk Many slopestyle bikes have derailleur hangars. You can fit a 10-50 cassette if you really want.

[@brooksbradburn7459]

@@ianw3811 yea but ur still climbing with 26 wheels. Might as well get a 29er trail bike.

[@withneilw9146]

@@brooksbradburn7459 When I was younger and fitter I'd ride single speed for everything inc XC and there was no 27.5/29"

[@moistygg]

But what's the pointy od having that Nike when its not a slopestyle anymore

[@rubenduranartstudio8386]

I ride a 4X hardtail as a cross country, trail, enduro...pretty much does everything great except the real steep stuff.....but in the hands of a more experienced rider I'm sure it can do that as well. But my buddy set up his Transition slopestyle as an all mountain bike.....1x10 drivetrain, Fox 36 up front and a float in the rear, dropper post, hydraulic brakes f/r and some super knobby Maxxis tires....it seems to work great for him. I think you can make just about any bike work if you set it up correctly.

[@scottphillips5677]

R.G. Duran good point, but in that configuration, would it be a good slope style bike?

[@rubenduranartstudio8386]

Sure....so long as big air bar-spin and tail-whip tricks are not involved (because of the extra cables)....but he doesn't compete so it's not an issue for him. But he does prefer to use his Transition for all mountain because it's stiff, small and nimble..... and it fits his short 5'4" stature perfectly. He just changes his riding style to the specific terrain he's riding.

[@marcox4358]

mine is an ozono M918, with 26' kenda mtb tyres(really old ones), RST Dirt 100mm front suspension, hydraulic brakes(Avid Juicy front/Shimano Deore back), 27 speeds and an FSA Comet handlebar, I use it as daily bike(my only bike), Dirt bike, sometimes a bit of downhill, a bit of trial and also road downhill(near 60-70km/h).

[@BigEvy]

I ride a 4x bike for everything ...... commuting to dirt jumps, all mountain to slope park. 1 by 11 , it’s not the most convenient , but it works

[@Rumeel12708]

Im definitely going to use my slopestyle for everything, I train up hill on my bmx then when Im on a mountain bike with gears its way easier! Im looking at the Polygon Trid ZZ which has gears, suspension, itll just need a dropper post. Ive always love how lower bmx ride which I can really manuever it how I want.

[@Alphabet7]

I do everything on my dirt jumper I commute 8 miles on it everyday and also street biking with jumps and stuff and also mtb

[@godstomper]

I'm doing that now to save gas! 5.00 a gallon!

[@bennathan7353]

I used to ride cross country an my dirt jumper. What was I thinking. I didn’t mind at the time, just used to love feeling smug when I beat people on a climb on my single speed and then kicked their arse on the decent with only a back break hard tail.

[@titusmadeley5055]

Same all the time

[@jarnold1789]

@@bennathan7353 Haha that's me right now. When a dirt jump bike is all you have, that's what you ride! Better than not riding, plus the feeling of passing people is kind of great. It's all about the rider, not the bike

[@rustler08]

And?

[@7alexcool7]

For climbing or normal pedaling, you can mount a shifter and some gears if you have the right rear hub, also you can mount a shifter on the frame, to keep your barspin option and higher your seatpost. As for rocky sections, a new setup of air pressure and rebound is needed in the damping system. A slopestyle bike is a really versatile bike if you know how to adapt it to the trail.

[@aljowen]

I want to see this exact same video but with one of the retro bikes with no suspension from freak week.

[@HallMarc_Trails]

Can't be any worse than riding a downhill with your forks locked out, i've done that lol.

[@HallMarc_Trails]

The Purple Mage , damn right 😬

[@SimonLehnhoff]

TheGib74 hey 😀

[@michaelarz277]

Actually yes because you still have your rear shock, grippy tires and the geometry is way better (:

[@HallMarc_Trails]

Simon Lehnhoff , hey mate, how’s it goin’?

[@Lesdig891]

Geometry m8

[@calebmaittlen9237]

Isn’t a slope style bike basically a dual suspension dirt jumper

[@jimtoffo4246]

Caleb Maittlen yes

[@titusmadeley5055]

Not really a slope style bike can be a hardtail and a dirt jumps bike can be a dual suspension

[@DaStuntChannel]

Just change the tyres, or get a Ikon in the front and a Pace in the back, use lower pressures on tires and suspension, most frames you can add gears, even with horizontal dropouts

[@iainthavinthat]

This reminds me of how I feel riding my XC bike on the mountains. It's like the bike is working against you; doesn't give you any confidence. Now I have an All Mountain hardtail and having fun again.

[@kylebolth7052]

I'm new to the sport and you guys simplify it to where anyone can understand it. I really appreciate it

[@Night_Diver81]

Can i use my Enduro bike for Velodrome?

[@migatron1]

Better for the climbs at the Tour de France

[@someguy9520]

Nah convert it to fixie and your good to go

[@Leo_Inclan]

You can, but you must wear lycra, a full face helmet and white sneakers.

[@Leo_Inclan]

Flying Tiger ha hahaha on an enduro bike? Sounds amazing. Send a video to first try Friday. "first try on an Enduro, with lycra, white new balance sneakers and aero helmet at the velodrome"... I'd pay to watch that.

[@Night_Diver81]

Nero Inclan LOL!!! hell yea id spend a fiver to watch that too!

[@jasonlamb6642]

I had a GT Distortion, which was originally built as a slopestyle bike. I put 150mm Lyric on it, 114mm rear travel, and it was surprisingly fun and capable on the trail.

[@themott123]

Anyone else hear the turkey at 6:35?

[@wj-mtb4031]

That's him laughing

[@wj-mtb4031]

Butbfunny

[@danielmorrison6748]

I wasn't sure about Blake when he first started but now I look for videos that he is in. Blake, if you see this man you are doing a great job. Keep it up man. and GMBN keep him around.

[@aeroraccoon4167]

Honestly I'd hit everything in this video on my dirt jump hardtail. For a while my DJ hardtail was all I had (2004 Specialized P.2) and I rode XC, DH, Enduro, Road, Skate parks and everything.. where my bike differs from this slopestyle bike is I have a front brake and a 1x 8 speed setup. If you can find a slopestyle or dirt jump bike that allows for gears and mount a front brake you can do pretty much anything on it.

[@maxfromandromeda]

🤘

[@Hazeder422]

Pedro Romano yeah but with the geometry of a dj bike

[@ChrisSmoove77]

All I’ve got rn is a 05 p2 and while it’s not made for the stuff I take it down, to everyone’s surprise it doesn’t just fall apart and kill me. Just riding a bike enjoying it

[@michaelarz277]

I saw the first like 10 seconds and instantly thought: wtf no, why would anyone ask this? xD

[@yesto9676]

Michael Arz this video is definitely just entertainment, not really teaching me anything

[@apnk6870]

Kids...

[@dylan-5287]

Lol don't think I've ever even seen someone ask this. Fun video purely haha.

[@phoenixx_slayzz2022]

I needed to know this because I do dirt jumps and I do trails and I’m scared on a hard tail I’m only used to full sus just for reassuring so I wanted a dirt jump with full suspension to help me do trails and dirt jumps etc

[@ryanwojcik1087]

PhoenixX_SlayzZ I have a hard tail dirt jumper. (Specialized p.series) I ride jumps, try to do trials, hit really tecky down hill sections, and go for 42km rides with my uncle all on a single speed dirt jumper. It's really fun too. You just need to learn your bike and get the balls to do the sections.

[@maxfromandromeda]

Sick video. I rode a BLK MRKT Killswitch as my downhill/trail Ike for a real long time. It was hard but really fun. Now I only ride my Dirt bike for everything and though I know it doesn't compare to a purpose built bike I have a lot of fun riding trails on it

[@D1cko888]

One of the fastest guys I knew on a downhill track rode a hard tail with 130ish mm forks. He was winning state titles on it. When he got a proper DH bike the bloke was unstoppable.

[@tstodgell]

Back in the 90's when 26" bikes with 71 degree head angles were the norm, you could slap a short stem and riser bars on an XC rig to get a fairly decent slalom bike. Did this once for a local event and won a case of energy bars for my trouble, although I also swapped in a "downhill"' fork with a whooping 75mm of travel. Ahh, those were the days. Remember, kids, it's where you ride, who you ride with and how much fun you have. Gear is secondary as long as you're having a good time.

[@j.s.6080]

I ride my Specialized P.Slope on trails sometimes but I have a front brake on it. It is fun but I notice that the brakes are not made for long technical decents because they start fading really quick. Moreover, you won't have reserves for bigger impacts in the suspension if you set it up in such way that it will react to bumps and smoothen the ride because the travel is too short.

[@ChrisSmoove77]

I’ve been riding my ‘05 p2 on some blues on the dh and while it’s jarring in the bumps, it’s a blast and lively. I think carbon(flex) bars would make it a lot more just fun

[@rylinkatazinski7098]

Been waiting for this video for a long time. It would definitely work with a full cassette and a downtube shifter, that way there’s only a brake on the bars still making it possible to do barspins

[@LukeDudleyMtb]

You should make another few videos like this, testing certain types of mountain bikes on all types of trails

[@wesleyd6080]

I hate to say it but one is in my future for taking out on trails also. Seeing the video I've hit similar if not rockier trails on my dirt jumper. A big key is I also ride bmx heavy so I'm use to this geo and can fling it around nicely. I will also hit some easy trails on a box bike for the fun of the challenge. Yo each their own, just wanted to chime in from a bmx riders view

[@jacobkuhn8969]

More of this!!! Can a "Bike" do it all. Would be interesting which type bike does it best in Blake's opinion.

[@JasonTankard]

Some jump bikes still have a front brake, often run down the steerer tube. You can swap tyres out pretty easily, or at the least drop the pressure down some... A dropper post could be added to any bike if you chose to. Geometry and single gear will always exist as the issue for the bike, but some of the other failures are easily remediable.

[@migatron1]

Hop whip on a BMX or Slopestyle, which is easier ? Comments below

[@harveybagleydh9814]

Migatron1 bmx

[@hendrkweiss]

Bmx of course

[@th_js]

Bmx

[@odysseyjzx]

Bmx because it's easier to throw around

[@migatron1]

Josh Turner Even for someone who is used to using a slopestyle bike ?

[@ShadowSlayer760]

Im too big for full suspension atm because 300lbs. I can still shred tho. Im strongly considering getting a geared DJ bike for some exercise and fun and maybe some skatepark riding. Thanks for the vid! Trails are the only iffy thing for me but I don't want get a trail of cross country hard tail which makes the decision tough.

[@dillonhayes3402]

They keep mentioning tyres and the stiffness if it's an airshock can't you just depressurize it for some softer feel and if you can afford a slopestyle bike you can afford a second set of wheels to swap for different situations then slopestyle offers the geared option as well... let's say Blake's slopestyle is more restrictive than some others possibly could be. can we get a video with a more setup for all conditions slopestyle bike.. it's never going to be the best but if you can't afford a fleet of bikes you do what you can with the 1

[@alaskanrader00]

Great video, however, if you were on a Trek Ticket S frame; I know Trek markets it as a dirt jumper not slope style bike, but it does have very similar suspension geometry to the slope style bike used in the video, along with a rear mech hanger. If one were to build it with a dropper post and front brake would that not solve most of the issues you faced. Granted it well still be twitchy because of the shorter wheel base; I guess that would be the trade off on using a DJ/slopestyle bike for AM riding.

[@yesto9676]

Conor Croft the thing is its not made for that

[@alaskanrader00]

I agree, you're never going to get the full use out of one type of bike when you try to apply it to many different styles of riding, but those modifications would make it much more well rounded.

[@yogiontour]

Just buy a trail / enduro bike. 160mm travel will see you through 99% of the situations you'll face. Granted, you won't be able to 360 tailwhip it, but who can!!

[@swpa8742]

Those trails look really rough on an enduro lol. A lot of the problem too is the top tube is probably 22 inches, so unless your 5’4 it’s much too small for trail riding. I’d love to have that for dirt jumps and indoor bike parks though it’s a sick looking bike!

[@jordanpearson4824]

Set up the bike properly for each situation you are using it and these "tests" could have completely different results

[@phatvortex]

Jordan Pearson not really. The geometry, gearing and travel are all wrong no matter what you do to it.

[@bogdan7882]

Jordan Pearson kzbin.info/www/bejne/aImpnGanoNOAnMk

[@Benn782]

Awesome video! Can't wait to get back to riding here in Belgium! But can I say: Mad respect for the rider at 2:30 He is riding with prosthetic legs! (the one with the yellow helmet)

[@skimy619]

Been riding my Venzo FX3 dirt jump frame with 140mm Epixon air fork, Shimano brakes and drive train 10 speed, and Saint flat pedal. It's like an enduro build and it goes well on trails 😁

[@wake_jenner]

bikes are capable, I rode an 2000 fsr stump jumper for the last year at a few downhill parks and there wasn't a trail I couldn't do. You can ride any bike anywhere if you dont have the resources these guys get to the perfect new bike for every discipline.

[@aidenxavier850]

Me who rides a bmx through these trails I got the 1m suspension in my arms and legs

[@kerr703]

Same haha

[@DimIsHigh]

No you don't. No you don't ride a BMX down technical DH trails. Why? Because you don't! Why do people, like, NEED to lie on the internet?

[@aidenxavier850]

@@DimIsHigh I’m not lying but I can’t say it was fun I just did it bc I bent the tire on my dh bike

[@mogulhopper]

Top man Blake for having a go at some of that, video flattens the severity , great video

[@TeamUCAN2]

you guys should do the same with a proper down hill 200mm travel bike.

[@dank1395]

Recently tried dh on my slopestyle bike. Almost killed myself 10/10 would recommend it

[@Nzxt1gamer]

awesome! I rode my specialized p3 (on rythm lite tires), for my first year and an halv, of riding DH/trail/technical mtb, -sketchy but fun, and it gives a good technique xD

[@LilasTools]

I always used my old DJ Bike for everything, Kona Stuff, just rear brake and DH Tires, I now have a slope style bike, Transition Triple, front and rear brakes.

[@BR1NGTH3P4YNE]

Bought myself a canyon 720 pro, best £1500 ive ever spent

[@jbobdj8036]

my dream bike lol

[@devononair]

I think only having one brake on those techy sections was the bigger problem, but you may as well have had a hardtail for all the good the suspension was doing!

[@ollydickinson2196]

Probably the best video you have ever made!

[@rafilayish6059]

5:34 "Oh my hell" ?!?!?

[@MorningMindfulness]

Oh my hell what the God is he on about

[@DaStuntChannel]

I mean, I do everything on my hardtail DJ, I guess I'd do everything way nicer on a slopestyle

[@DimIsHigh]

You sure do, lost Atherton brother!

[@williamhogan9801]

Do this challenge properly. Chuck a derailleur on the back for climbing, and a dropper seat post. The people who ask if this is possible are most likely going to slightly change the bike to make it more suitable to what they want to with it. Using one brake down a downhill run is totally impractical anyone wanting to ride downhill on a slope bike will be willing to at least add a front brake.

[@rajgill7576]

I was playing riders republic and just got a new slopestyle bike that has a rear shock. Its tight

[@saiket1735]

I'm old and I think slope bike is the coolest looking bike, I put a big comfy seat on it and go cruising on the beach.

[@veitkrause7714]

Nice Video. Black you are the best! I rode dirt jump tires on my enduro bike :D but i have never ridden enduro with a Slopestyle.

[@robbchastain3036]

My favorite bit is where Blake chats about getting an uplift..and then turns around to see that the uplift just eased out of the parking lot.

[@bullseye0112]

Blake that was awesome! I always wondered how specific slope style was. Def not and enduro machine. When you are clipped in, what position do you prefer for cleat placement-farthest back heels down style or under the pad of your foot more up front.

[@SM-ej9qx]

People think it is extreme to ride stuff like this on a slopestyle bike but I do over 1 metre drops, roots and smaller jumps perfectly well on my hardtail

[@morganedwards1157]

I did BPW on a single speed hardtail and I had to climb up it wasn’t that bad

[@godstomper]

Perhaps try using different shoes? Keen koven hiking shoes are pretty good , are comfortable, stiff on the sole like mountain bike clip shoes and have good grip oh and are water proof

[@alaminkadir9543]

Yes wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@pyrotechna9781]

I'm a daily rider of a DJ bike, it's my trail bike, DH bike, jump bike, and road bike all in one pretty little single speed package

[@awejots]

Do you have a front brake on it though?

[@lassebergauer7518]

Best video of all time !

[@mrjackish9923]

Maybe make the sus more soft the rear didn’t even move while in the rock garden

[@timotejozbot8785]

Well ive ridden a sloprstyle down extreme tech trails and up 1 to 7km long hills for half a year till a got an enduro bike... it was truly something...

[@OliLiw]

Yes, NEW VIDEO!!

[@lfmedin]

Here in my country the most people do downhill in dirt jump and 4x frames... full suspension are pretty expensive for the boys... well obviously when you grow up and work you are capable to buy a FS frame. Is it like that in other countries?

[@JeffsMtb]

I’d be more curious on slope-style vs dirt jumper for pros/cons and the types of jump lines each are designed for. Not trails, which neither are designed for

[@brandonlewis2916]

Yeah I rode my dirt jump bike on some techy trails once... I didn't want to do it again.

[@boiing9274]

If you just soften the suspension by decreasing the air pressure and compression adjustment, technically, that 100-ish mm of travel should be more than enough (cuz xc bikes hv that much travel and they do perfectly fine in 90% of terrain).

[@hardtailrider350]

He acts like he needs a dropper post to climb love it.

[@Andrew_Carr]

If you setup the suspension for more bumps and you can air down the tires and make it kinda a bike that could do it.

[@JustJake77]

My Norco Empire 5 is an amazing all rounder bike. Slope bikes are like chameleons. With some part switches you can pretty much build a bike of any style. My slope bike is like a cross between a slopestyle/bike park lite/all mountain/enduro rig. Yeah it's got it's drawbacks but tough and fun as hell.

[@bikesyo6343]

If you get one with a derailer hanger you can put a 10 spd zee drivetrain and some cheap brakeset like the deore or slx and a proper length seatpost it can be the most fun you can have on a bike and one that can do literally everything on definitely stiff but the geometry makes it so jumpable and playfull and that's part of the fun. Ride every trail at mount Washington( local bike park) and I can still ride it to work and at the skatepark

[@rokacc4960]

This video is my reality at the moment ,but i have a dirt jump hardtail i make the most out of it tho love youre vids guys :)

[@Blackkn1ght852]

More Slopestyle stuff Blake!!!!!!

[@m4.leeeeon]

On Instagram one guy from Turkey rides a Polygon Trid Zz and he rides Downhill with it 😳

[@mojaverc1585]

Im actually looking at getting a trid zz

[@333H4RPER]

whats his instagram? i have a trid zz

[@jamiegreen5610]

I ride everything on my dirt jumper including downhill and everything

[@mufcion]

Since when steep head angle is bad for uphill??

[@someguy9520]

mufcion thought so too, but that stem is as short as it can be and the handlebars arent that narrow

[@migatron1]

mufcion Steep head angles push you further backwards, (great for descending) and when climbing your weight needs to be keeping the front end down as opposed to being over the back wheel

[@ApfelmannYT]

Migatron1 did you confuse steep with slack?

[@edmundscycles1]

Migatron1 sorry you are wrong . Slacker the head angle the further back the riders weight.

[@migatron1]

Apfelmann The weed was too loud

[@FlowFinderUSA]

Blake/GMBN you guys should get a session in with Matt Jones THAT would be epic!

[@rehab4everybody]

Is it good to use a slope on a pump track? And what do you think about a Specialized P Slope (2020) with a Pike(35mm) vs a NS Soda Slope with a manitou circus Expert (32mm) ?

[@willclaydh15]

Bottom line is don’t buy a slope style bike unless you use it for slope style 👍good vid btw😉🚵‍♂️

[@nathanaelbuchanan341]

I ride everything on my 2010 Specialized P3 but I've got 24 x 2.4 " tires that make it good for almost any trail

[@harishchandrsingh1553]

Dude the colour of your pant from back look sick lol.

[@jameslakeman344]

While the bike itself may not be the best equipped for the job what you have proven is it is possible in some circumstances. Enjoyable? Maybe not. Bravo Blake 👏👏👏 BPW black runs are beyond my skill level on my enduro full susser

[@bad0beef]

Good video! Quite fun. Keep at it

[@leonbank3069]

Cant say i really agree with this vid. I had a dartmoor shine. 120mm front with a x0 10spd and it rode xc fine. Took it to the local bike park and yeah the rocks and roots are a bit scketch but i could keep up with the dh bikes on the big jumps. Was it perfect? Def not, but depending on the set up it could be done.

[@lonoreturns]

Would have been better if bike was modded to do everything. ie front brake, tyres, suspension tweaks. I rode trials over 20 years ago. Beast of the East. A cross country bike. If left as bought and saddle up for long cycles i would say it is rubbish for trials. A few new bits some bits removed, saddle slammed, were gold. Would like to see something like that but still enjoyed the vid.

[@wildzach]

Slopestyle bikes look sooo good though

[@kingturingan8611]

My Bike is a Slope-style but I got Gears For Climbing uphill

[@slippy2018]

dude that bike is caked

[@Gkuljian]

Haha. That was entertaining watching him try to climb with a 45rpm cadence.

[@Bobbleoff]

The other year the only bike I had was my 24” DMR drone. I used it for downhill but my god riding it down steel city which isn’t even that rough of a track I found I had to pedal in the rock garden which was a disaster and just like Blake only having a rear break was terrifying. Your ether not breaking or skidding

[@adamgitkind3336]

do you recommend a slopestyle for riding street, pumptraks and maybe some skatepark jumps?

[@William.Driscoll]

0:59 That is a beautiful bike.

[@johngraham6506]

I traveled this week to Houston, rented a 2000 Specialized StumpJumper 26" hard tail. Other than head angle it seemed to be just like this bike. Every root practically stopped the bike, I actually got a bit motion sick, and I wasn't even riding on technical trails. When I get home I am kissing my full suspension 29er to say thank you for being so nice to ride! 😊

[@benediktpollhammer9469]

I think if you put a frontbreak on and a better tire like for example the continantl xking it will be much better to ride the technical stuff. I ride a dirtjumpbike now for 3 years. and I agree that it is not as easy to ride as an enduro bike. but I think its super fun. since the last summer I have also an endurobike, but I still love it to ride some mtb trails with my dj bike.

[@Sandrisph]

That's still better than an old hardtail mtb like mine with old spring loaded suspension :DDD

[@siayourcannaguy6106]

this video was funny! I ride x and trails on my single speed and only from suspension dirtjump bike and love it. I do put my saddle up about 8" tho for xc trails just incase I want to sit. I snapped my norco charger in half 😥 so I don't own a xc bike anymore.