Descending A Mexican Giant - Volcan Popocatépetl

Popocatépetl is the 5th highest peak in North America, standing at 5,400 metres / 18,000 feet above sea level, although the tarmac road ends at 3,700m / 12,00ft. I have ridden up here a couple of times before when I lived in Mexico and it's always a special trip and a big day out. The first time I rode up here was with friends and we were all on track bikes, crazy to think of what we did on one gear ten years ago.
I apolgise for my bike still sounding like a chainsaw in yet another video! I had it running silently for the Mexico trip but the front derailleur took a knock in transport and I did not realise this until I had started rolling.
Thanks to Oscar, Pancho, and Alex for helping make this one happen!
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[@poloreacts27]

These videos got me into cycling. Just legendary.

[@Boozer42069]

SAFA is god

[@chrisa6950]

The level of wattage and commitment to the line is unreal.

[@Ballagun]

Same 😊

[@Aessive]

12:40 legendary

[@MactoMx]

12:44 😮 wow!

[@bcrooks7321]

So rad! Seeing the little town reminds me of how it brings a smile to my face to see pedestrians stare in awe that someone on a bicycle can go that fast.

[@alejandroanddrade]

Brian seria genial que hicieras el descenso de la carretera la rumorosa en Baja California, muy cercano a San Diego California entre la ciudad de Tecate y Mexicali. Son aproximadamente 13km con curvas de una carretera que siempre se encuentra en excelentes condiciones durante primavera y otoño.

[@SAFABrian]

Eso ha estado en mi lista durante años. Un camino legendario. Ojalá algún día lo visite.

[@dallaradrums]

I went up it (well, about halfway up it) as part of a ride from CDMX to Puebla. The elevation got so intense that I became unable to pedal, and ran out of food and drinks. I’ve said since then that I’d love to do this descent. Maybe I’ll have to live vicariously through this video, cause going up that beast is not for the weak (me)!!!

[@diybillyc5000]

I get goosebumps watching these. Bunny hopping at 45 mph omg. Consider getting a dropper seatpost to go even faster

[@evanguerin745]

The bunny hop made me come to the comments to see if anyone else reacted similarly to that haha

[@piperkennard1039]

Awesome brother thanks for sharing 🚴

[@rogereheadbyrne4790]

Super sounds of Safa tearing down the steep! Such a lovely noise dude, sends me off to sleep! But i wont close my eyes friend im into this to DEEP! Brilliant Video Brian

[@AtakanCOBAN54]

Again is an excellent video and again Brian Safa. I watched an incredibly challenging dangerous driving. Congratulations my friend. I am eagerly waiting for new videos. greetings from Türkiye. #safabrian

[@sirac.kasgarli]

WHAT A BEATIFUL DESCEND!

[@spilot1016]

Always pucker up when Safa hits a town

[@natheirabu-dahab1446]

Ahhhh the creaking

[@sarahtoustra7127]

Can't believe the Scott Foil RC has such a shitty BB! Even a $500 chinese carbon frame has better tolerances.

[@undeadDVD]

Segs

[@lyronnpamplona1837]

Amazing video as usual Brian!! Just wondering as to which camera are you using on your chest mount? Looks really good showing off the cockpit

[@sadialazzah5158]

I Love Your Videos ❤

[@israelbarrueta6924]

Glad to see you're back in Mexico Man!!, did you pass through San Nicolás de los Ranchos? Looks familiar to me!!

[@ramsden35]

Always watching through my fingers. Terrifying but amazing

[@carlosmartinezespinosa8910]

Después de las carreteras europeas, no podía faltar el Popo. Awesome!!!

[@jmadjojo]

what powerful riding 💖👏 too faster 🚀

[@yakimchuk]

thank you

[@felipecarrasco4922]

el kl pitiao jaja... saludos!

[@lenaoCaloi]

Que Deus nos guarde, pois so nos sabemos o quao perigoso sao essas descidas ❤

[@dioright]

Sounds like chain rub front derailleur cage.

[@ostmusicsforever136]

Safa wild as usual🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@DerrickThomasDTTV]

Why do you leave to the side for the supertuck. Instead of sitting on the top tube? Great video Safa! This man is the reason why I have a road bike. 2020 pandemic sitting at home watching this man. Bomb down hills in Cali

[@burnerofaidan]

motoGP style lean

[@DerrickThomasDTTV]

@@burnerofaidan is it more aero?

[@burnerofaidan]

@@DerrickThomasDTTV My guess from this video is it lets him control the bars and bike better through all the twists while maintaining high speeds. Leaning to the side is probably less aero than super tuck, but maybe slightly more aero than seated.

[@DerrickThomasDTTV]

@@burnerofaidan I’ll give it try tomorrow, I appreciate your insight man.

[@x3no750]

in my experience when i supertuck my body is positioned really front heavy due to my rear hitting the seat post and taking turns is sketchy as hell. I haven't done what safa is doing but it looks like a good way to maintain a lower and centered center of gravity. ima try it out tootoo

[@Elly_Elly254]

nice one man 🤟🤟 Kenya

[@user-rc5eb1br1v]

so cool

[@cyclingFrankfurt]

safa always on fire. great ride. How is he getting those stats (mph, course, pwr,...) on the screen, though?

[@lowvibe]

awesome video man..as usual.. 👏👏 But there is one think...why your bike is making that sound while you are pedaling?? It is awesome bike but making that sound?? :-)

[@undeadDVD]

Just wild.

[@sanaez]

КАК ЖЕ КРАСИВО

[@Feutre.]

holy, thank you bro

[@EnriqueHernandez-sr3yi]

el famoso paso de cortes, ruta que todo mexicano ciclista si o si tiene que hacer, muy sufrido para subir y de igual forma para bajar, saludos a todos...

[@pm2342]

Been to Puebla, beautiful city

[@0xtechno]

Let’s go safa !

[@arthursosajr.2031]

that was one of the climbs I have thought about doing since I have plenty of Chilango family.

[@slylou321]

The maneuvers at 8:30 and 12:50 🤌🏼👌🏼

[@pauloloughlin9386]

insaneeee

[@conrad6226]

Great video as always. Although what is causing that sound when he is in top gear?

[@SVcycling]

Misaligned front derailleur is my guess. Either that or the BB and chainrings are flexing so much it causes. Edit : Check the bottom of the description, he explains it there. Said the FD got knocked which would cause the rubbing.

[@danlangevin2459]

¡El Popo!

[@Flashback_Jack]

Pretty crunchy drivetrain. Something up?

[@nelbertricafort8265]

Wow

[@cicerolinspereira3189]

Boa noite safa aí sim hein só alegria no pedal

[@Flashback_Jack]

Monster.

[@CycoWarriorx]

🫡 #BadAssMan #MexicoEdition #NoFear

[@yukiko_5051]

So that's what the cameraman ride. I thought he also cycles too

[@cincofr7079]

Nice 🇲🇦👏👏

[@FelipeSilva-on9gq]

🙏🏻Pray for Speed🙏🏻

[@mypojam]

HI Brian just wondering what tire diameter do you use? Looks like 32-34 ish

[@SAFABrian]

28s on Syncros Capital SL Aero wheels which are 23/25 internal width.

[@VendetaBrown]

@@SAFABrianDo they measure out to 30mm+?

[@Agusisonline]

Yesss🔥🔥🔥

[@muhammadusamazia5759]

Man how do you add these speed and other details to your video?

[@domted1036]

💯💯💯💯

[@pjw1016]

Could we see heart rate on these videos too? Only to compare to my own while watching.

[@kevinbraden9445]

Thanks for all the videos you do , keep up the great work, what brand of gloves are you wearing on this ride

[@SAFABrian]

Thanks! Giro dnd

[@sergiofrias6021]

Paso de Cortes?

[@the_luki]

Is that annoying noise coming from the pedals?

[@cainrivero4343]

No words, just my heart pumping fast, estás muy cabron SAFAdo.

[@gordonconrod7628]

13:48 When you’re dropping your butt over the top tube to corner, is that for fun, or stability?

[@SAFABrian]

Cos I'm wearing a camera rig on my chest

[@gordonconrod7628]

@@SAFABrian 70 into the corner to get the shot - you’re the man ✌️🏼 I guess I meant extra stability, wasn’t sure about winds, etc. Love the video as always! You’re the reason I want to bring my road bike to LA some day soon

[@HUNHali]

@@SAFABrian I thought it was another way to be almost as aero as hugging the top tube, but still have the ability to use your knees as suspension to smooth out bumps. But I guess it's not as stable because of the shifted weight.

[@SAFABrian]

Just aerodynamics, supertuck on the top tube is much more aero than sitting on the saddle. Hanging off to the side is less aero than sitting on the the top tube by quite a bit, but better than up on the saddle.

[@VendetaBrown]

@@SAFABrianto this point, do you think lightweight droppers on road bikes will ever become popular?

[@al-du6lb]

could it be that your chain is one link too short?

[@veoteveo1]

What size tire mm

[@xiaochaofficial]

第一视角过弯，看着就害怕🥶

[@FT__Bicycling_____-sc7yv]

You are at times descending in the "Diarrhea emergency" position

[@tyleraltom6026]

He needs a 75 chainring with a 5 tooth cassette

[@tyleraltom6026]

The crunchy grindy noise is making me crazy though

[@MaceraMuhendisi]

come to Türkiye bro.

[@reiszrie]

whats causing that creaking noises?

[@mickdoan7534]

Read his description. Says it’s his FD

[@user-dc1tu3nq3x]

Sir, on the Chinese internet, someone is stealing your video and earning money for themselves. Please reply to me and I would like to help you

[@al-du6lb]

obligatory snot rocket. All cyclists blow snot rockets, right?

[@YMDTMD]

事故ればいいのに

[@testdirver]

npm hacer un descenso de ese tipo sin checar la bicicleta, cmon

[@davidcabrera6220]

Wow downhill not impressed.

[@cmleoj]

What is wrong with you?

[@Jay-nt2ew]

I'm looking for a gimbal for a chest mounted GoPro....suggestions?