Cushcore couldn't save my wheels 😭// British DH RACE VLOG - Fort William

[@BenCathro]

What's the most things you've trashed in one weekend?

[@christianreibig2326]

Both levers and the shifter

[@themeatpopsicle]

rolled two tubulars and destroyed the important bits of an Ultegra drivetrain at a muddy CX race

[@jtaraiza2480]

A rear wheel (split it at the seam with a cushcore @ 27psi...only weigh 125 lbs i guess I’m hard on wheels haha), tire, shifter, derailleur, pedal, and my shin haha

[@WaechterDerNacht]

Early this season i had two flats in a week and the week after taco'd my frontwheel... Was a bit much in two weeks compared to like before, for 3 yrs only had to change my break pads and like 1 flat...

[@henryvella629]

Wheel bearings, went through 4 sets in 1 weekend😂

[@SchwalbeBikeTires]

If you want to try a different set-up! We´re up for it... Schwalbe Magic Mary DH and ProCore!?

[@AtlasRideCo]

This is our favourite set up, the ProCore offers the best adjustability to both riders weight and the trails at hand. We have yet to try it out in Finale Ligure on the Enduro bikes as this will be a true test of the durability.

[@thibautnoah2599]

@@AtlasRideCo If you can update your comment after the final that would be great :D

[@FIGHTTHECABLE]

Procore: No faffing and maintance issues. Honestly as a consumer and not a racer, Cushcore may be really hard to install strength wise. But it has 1 component and it is really simple with the valve system. I use Cushcore with Stans Race sealant. Procore you have to check core pressure every run, my valve got clogged up by the sealant, and it was a lot more complicated to install. Magic Marry on the other hand are almost indestructible. Had 1 small puncture that fixed itself in the whole season.

[@BenCathro]

Verrrrrry interesting! Could you contact me via instagram/facebook DM for some details. @ben_cathro, /bencathromtb. Cheeeeeers 👍

[@278films]

my backwheel really loves Procore!

[@michaelstewart9308]

His brake pads fell out because he drank the mineral oil and bled the brakes with juice

[@BenCathro]

Ahah! Mystery solved! 😂

[@makda971]

Ben Cathro IKR makes sense right

[@nathanfagan9881]

Unlucky Ben but a great run in the end, enjoy Japan mate, it's on my bucket list. Commiserations to James too, I appreciate the Commissar has a job to do but his attitude was awful, the poor lad just crashed, damaged his bike (luckily not himself) and at the fault of the course setup. Really amazing to see the young 'uns at it too!

[@cajeroautomatico]

Kudos to Heather, chainless run 2nd, and win the overall - totally kickass!!!!

[@menjavlafitta]

Oh wow. I cried a little watching the kids doing 4cross. Amazing how good they are and how different the bikes are compared to when i was a kid! :D

[@Flyers2929]

That wheel building hack is brilliant! Going to use that this winter!

[@jameswilson579]

That's my favourite race vlog yet. ⚡⚡

[@BenCathro]

Haha, yes James 🤘!

[@harveyhollandsworth8527]

Check out Mahalo my Dude

[@szecek]

Awesome vlog. Probably the best this year. I was really happy for your result after all the misfortunes!

[@nathanstocks6571]

You seem to be the only rider I have seen pull off the bar mounted camera rule which looks great in this video especially

[@BenCathro]

Metal Bar mount + Hero 5 with stabilisation on and superview and finally loads of warp stabiliser in post production. I reckon the new hero 7 will be loads better with hypersmooth.

[@onecutmedia]

@@BenCathro no, don't think so Its a bit too over corrective

[@Rootsandrain]

@@BenCathro I agree with Nathan, first watchable on-bike footage that I've seen!

[@cartercarter3484]

it looks like shit

[@brycebott6798]

Thanks for making the effort to get this up and sharing your experience.

[@MrMrRioes]

I just love your sense of humor! Keep it up! xD

[@BrianRPaterson]

Exciting and educational. I did a rim swap on my rear wheel a few weeks ago. I still needed a wee bit of help tuning up the spokes, but it was a handy trick. Thanks Ben!

[@themeatpopsicle]

so i guess i need to adjust my race-day nutrition to include some mineral oil

[@BenCathro]

I recommend adding some fork oil to the mix for a bit of tang 👌

[@KarstRats]

@@BenCathro do you have a video of how to install fork oil?

[@highlandhillwalkin]

That's a great tip with the rim swap, never seen that before.... Great video 🤙

[@WattyLegend]

Great edit! I don't usually watch videos this long but watched this one through! Most damage in 1 ride was a broken rear wheel, tore off derailleur, and flatted a front tire! I named that video money and parts!!

[@BenCathro]

Cheers Watty! Aye, it was a monster edit but it all felt relevant so kept it in 😄

[@jamesbeamond2917]

Idk why, but this video is my favorite video on KZbin. It's just so cool. Ive watched it about 15 times now.

[@larryforsythejr8171]

Awesome video! I broke two tire levers yesterday. Today I learned what dropping the bead means! Thank you.

[@jonaskunst369]

If you want to get rid of the vibrations in the front end, then I recommend renthal fatbar (bars) because they really absorb the vibrations

[@chameleonpogono]

Renthal bars are nice. Other option, which I use, is Spank vibrocore bars.

[@thelongestnameinthecomment9677]

The oneup bars absorb even more vibrations

[@flowlineproductions]

The edit/audio sync at 16:12 = so insanely satisfying

[@trinyoli]

11:05 dude that's a smarts way to lace up a new rim. hats off

[@jddallager1699]

Ben: As always, great vid and, more importantly, your terrific support of the groms who will raise our sport to the next level for years to come! Safe travels and THANKS again for your incredible insights, wisdom, performance, and "love of life" spirit! :-)

[@jensonusabicycles]

Solid come back from a challenging practice! The rim swap trick is a classic and true bike hack.

[@eliasgarmo4509]

Your videos are really relaxing to watch.

[@PinnedTV]

What a fantastic edit mate, love it. Time to do some Cathro binge-watching prior to our weekend. Can't wait!

[@101jumpit]

Like this style of video much more than the Red Bull ones Ben.I love the relaxed aproach and light hearted banter.Keep em coming Ben.:)

[@the_baker7606]

Finally a race vlog!!!!!!! Thank you

[@spencermoon1371]

wow no shame in what you guys did victorys coming your way i can just feel it well done little ones too ice cream well earnt id say keep it up guys ill be looking out for ye!!!

[@braxtona.4575]

Yes a new Cathro video! Sick as always! Think it may be time to try some different hoops

[@peteypops]

Great energy, entertainment value 100%.

[@cyclefactoryuk]

You need a DT Swiss rim sponsor ;-)

[@sebastianlukevillaruz3397]

Enve

[@drumandbassob0007]

that first bit was well funny , i no what you mean tho i have put the ghetto version of cush core on both wheels its was bloody hard to get the tires on

[@Kingpin267]

What an Entertaining Video Ben !!!! :) Nice job

[@thedippytribe4294]

Love the vids Ben Thanks for the wheel building tip And well done james taking the shit decision well

[@josemanuelreuss9604]

That was awesome Ben!! Great video

[@marcellswartz8021]

Awesome vidoe well done Ben 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@timmygriffin]

Had no idea how much mechanic stuff is involved for privateers!! Awesome work.

[@David-fk3cx]

Was cool meeting you at llandegla ben! Next time you come down to make sure to check out Havok Bike Park!

[@unclebaggy9575]

Brilliant mate...top bloody video and fairdinkum insight to how it is done....

[@nikoneznat4372]

3:39 some1 call the lawyer

[@makda971]

Niko Neznat Hell of a case

[@johnlarsen2851]

@BenCathro You ought to see if Santa Cruz will send you some of those reserve wheels ;-) ? I mean, Danny MacAskill rode them down a staircase, seems about the same to Fort William...?

[@Guineson]

when i bent my front wheel back last winter i wanted to give the wheel swap a go. I actually did the same thing with tape and it was fabulous for a non wheel builder.

[@WesPeebles]

Try Myne Sweepers inserts next. Same protection, half the price, easy install. I just put some on my DH bike and Im stoked on them! Good video.

[@AlexSalikan]

Honest question: did you get more flats back in the days of inner tubes?

[@freerider8737]

Alex Salikan i did. I get heaps of flats and destroyed rims with and without tubless. I find tubless alot harder to kill if you have a rim insert like cush core that helps lock the bead into place to stop it burping. I normally brake a rim a month if not more 😂

[@AlexSalikan]

@@freerider8737 A dented rim doesn't matter with tubes though.

[@freerider8737]

Alex Salikan and a rim in five plus peaces doesnt matter with anything... also most big hits that dint a rim will snake bite a tube. Yeah if you want to keep running a rim once its to fucked for tubless chuck a tube in it. I run both tube and tubless and always carry some tubes can be a life saver but its alot harder to kill tubless especially once you have some form of rim insert. Check my insta if you want to see some bike porn and demolished rims @matt__m16

[@AlexSalikan]

Cryptic thumbs up from Ben...

[@NorthernSkiAndCycle]

Maybe the Stan Flows aren't the way to go. Gotta get something stronger Ben!

[@AnthonyCr-ix3hh]

Full weekend planned up at Glencoe .. 2nd run, back wheel (carbon👀) snapped in three places 👎..

[@matthewstyer5587]

Fare play Ben! Great video! Got there in the end. Not sure Cush Core will want many people to see this video.If they did,I wonder how many would pay £150 for a couple of lengths of they’re foam!

[@richardwager283]

It’s always a pleasure to watch your videos Ben. You best not go all the way to Japan and not hire a MTB and have a ride...

[@henryfarron7483]

Great video love your channel

[@ulbricht1999]

I love how you match the music to the riding scenes :)

[@neilmartin7285]

Getting greaty looking for grip? Possibly just to low on tire pressure? Great video, like the bike setup and dialing everything in.

[@nixxtable]

nice work dude! I love your vids!

[@littleredhelicopter5284]

Awesome Video.

[@NextLevelRiding]

great editing and story Ben - nice one!

[@STIMPACKMaZa]

write off my track bike on a trainings run (chain strut) and a few hours later on my way home a walkway plate says hello! fork, bar, levers . . whole cockpit ruined. 2 weeks ago.

[@TwassupYo]

What an aAwesome episode!

[@tomrogers1946]

Long time waiting but finally

[@jawg2392]

Do you wash your inserts when fitting a new rubber ? Or have encountered very sticky ones when swapping rims over

[@MrEtienne6657]

@BenCathro If you have any problem with sore hands and arms, you really should give a try to Revgrips. Fellow scotsman Reece Wilson did a wonderful run at Fort William with these this year. I have it and I don't want any other grips now.

[@richpearson753]

Great video 👍🏻

[@ThatTutorGuy1]

Does Cushcore maybe cause rims to fail the way yours did? The great thing about air tires is that the force of the contact patch is distributed around the entire rim, like the rim is hanging from the bead. But if a rock strikes the cushcore, that puts all that load into one little spot on the rim. It's cushioned, so less likely to dent the rim, but that just makes a flat spot instead. And since the cushcore is 3/4" above the rim, that's 3/4" less distance that your tire can compress before the rim gets hit. Add in the lower pressure people run with Cushcore... You actually need higher pressure with Cushcore! Just sayin...

[@jltrack]

Woah I never knew about the rim Passover over technique. Will have to try that someday

[@justusuimonen4219]

Great vid!!👌

[@aarongoodall3067]

best vlog yet!

[@peterlaw3837]

Another top race vlog! Keep them coming. What are those bars? Being a fellow lanky chap I'm struggling to find 35mm clamp bars with enough rise.

[@BenCathro]

These are nukeproof horizon carbon bars with 38mm rise. They do them in alloy too and I think they have them in 35mm. I run 31.8mm. *Edit* Nope, I lied, they only do 31.8mm. Ah well.

[@peterlaw3837]

@@BenCathro Cheers for checking

[@ryanknipe2052]

Great vid! What casing did you have on those tires? Even with CushCore, for DH I'd do dual ply / DH casing. Other than that, not sure what else to explain your flats, except more psi! Cheers!

[@BenCathro]

Always DH tyres. Never had this issue before with writing off wheels till I put the CushCore in. I’ve switched back to pure tubeless for this now 👌.

[@thibautnoah2599]

Ever thought about running carbon rims? (with cushcore obviously :D )

[@gairnmclennan5876]

What a great vlog. I am doing recreational downhill as i have just started this year. What about pads on knees and elbows? Much cheaper than insurance :)

[@geekane9462]

I actually prefer hearing the trail sounds and rider breathing vs the music. I like the raw experience of racing on the videos which we can't feel with lounge music.

[@dylaneagleton3090]

Fourth time watching this video everything about it is perfect and entertaining

[@Poltergits-Lampost]

Good stuff🤟🤟

[@mistera1mL3Ss]

Hey Ben... Really enjoying your Videos. I Love the Vibe. Barely can watch them till the End because i want to go riding. Just a Note: Maybe ditch the Cush Core and take a look at Schwalbe's Procore. They seat the Tire really good and there is no hassle to Install Tubeless anymore. I often broke Wheels because i am pretty tall ( and slightly fat ). Since i've got Procore all is fine. ( Read instructions ) Cheers

[@bensykesphoto4800]

Did you get a drama from the different ERD's of the flow mk3 vs ex? or were the spokes a bit longer than they needed to be?

[@Model6780]

Hi you think cush cores can produce to much pressure on the rims cuasing failures or maybe just that track

[@pabloromar7413]

how do you brake on these wet steep rockgardens? (for the the front wheel not to be out of control)

[@johndunbar2169]

Flows always break, get yourself some soanks!

[@johndunbar2169]

Spanks*

[@oscaralda7799]

Keep up this good work🤘

[@gsichtle1]

love your channel. Unfortunately my english istnt good enough to understand 100%, its perhaps 75%. Nevertheless the best MTB Channel for me, regards from germany.

[@BenCathro]

Sorry! Hard not to talk fast when I get excited!

[@gsichtle1]

@@BenCathro its not your fault, my english isnt just good enough.

[@WaechterDerNacht]

Just keep watching them and look up words you dont understand. It will help your english alot! Would say that the basic 50% of my english is from school and the rest is from watching videos and films, gaming and talking in english when i'm abroad.

[@Dude-Smellmyhelmet]

Your English seems better than some English or Americans haha

[@hosarro]

Never thought about taping the 2 rims together when re-lacing.. Seems so obvious now!

[@mechadroit]

I've noticed the more skilled I get and the harder I can ride the more crap I tend to break.

[@burkewarren6233]

Why are you running Stan’s rims if u keep braking rims?

[@BenCathro]

This race was the first time it happened. Been running them for 3 years prior with no issues.

[@hondacota4rt]

Get some beefy DT rims. Those flow's are bearly enough for enduro...

[@drewupdyke1393]

Valentin Maissen or the Santa Cruz reserve rims

[@harrisonerrais9619]

Hes racing dh not enduro get some spank or some i9

[@jasonmillar8945]

I'm just starting out enduro racing. I have a decent aggressive hardtail. I'm on a budget so I can't buy a full sus bikes. Can I race enduro on it?

[@BenCathro]

Of course you can! There’s hardtail categories at some of the enduro races. They used to have them at downhill races too.

[@jasonmillar8945]

Ben Cathro cool!!

[@Charliened1]

Go for it mate just shove some massive tyres on

[@jasonmillar8945]

Charlie Banford yeah I use 27.5 and 2.8 inch wide.

[@Charliened1]

Jason Millar can’t go wrong then it’s basically a full sus 😂😂

[@hitmanmb]

Although it would add weight to your wheel, but you can use tandem spokes for extra stiffness and strength. Just an idea.

[@Andy-qp7eq]

And some real rims

[@R1pp3d]

Seems like 35psi would slow you down a lot more than a heavier rim would! Although of course no rim is invincible. Cool video though, nice to see you riding.

[@CyclingLifePT]

Live and learn! This is why i never run with brand new components. Most things always need to "sit" before they are "race worthy".

[@KarolisBorkertas]

Really good video :D

[@Maw0822]

Whats the Jazzy beat at 15:00?

[@hummer694life]

those Flow rims are barely trail rated... go DT Swiss Ben

[@BenCathro]

Quite a few riders running them at Red Bull Rampage 😉😂

[@hummer694life]

@@BenCathro I would say Ft William is tougher on your wheels than Rampage. Remember Gwin's run on the broken DT Swiss 471?

[@preachey]

​@@BenCathro Ask Santa Cruz to hook you up with some of them Carbon Reserve rims maybe? Or at least a discount so you can get them for less than the price of a whole bike 😂

[@MrEtienne6657]

@@preachey Yes! He's such a good PR for Santa Cruz they should give him a pair for free!

[@Dude-Smellmyhelmet]

@@MrEtienne6657 No doubt!

[@beethovenallena708]

my heart...

[@darraghryan8701]

Ben u are so fast

[@matthewotremba9230]

Melted my leg , onto my tire

[@thinsmoke7679]

Where is your camera mounted and what do you use?

[@Dexterbaxters]

Didn't hear that part about the "track team?" crossing the track did you say? It sounds like James needs another run, but what happened? Hard to hear that part as an Americano

[@BenCathro]

Nearly! Track TAPE. It was blowing across the track and hooked the end of his bars. Bit unlucky really.

[@Borntohang129]

Ivanna Dayastunt is a belter

[@dasanoneia4730]

cool 14th among pros thats sick

[@278films]

I can recommend Newmen Wheels, they are really tought!

[@KParsonsNY]

Have you tried La Baguette instead of cush core?

[@MangoJim90]

What's the name of music at the end of the video??? THanks!))

[@Darkhalfcustoms]

I like your videos Sir you have a new subscriber.