This is EPIC ⚡

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

📲Shall we Instagram?: bit.ly/DkleinIG

[@jbweld600]

Ditto on what Alex said. Tire volume and tread selection makes a bigger difference on a HT when you don’t have suspension. Add a 32T oval chainring and you’ll be able to climb everything!

[@Alex_564]

I'd probably add a dropper & change the front xc tire to something a bit more grip for where you ride. Then I'd add a second wider wheelset with berd spokes for the winter, mud & slop rides.

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

Wise notes here! I have just the tire for the front.

[@mikesiemens4145]

@@EverythingsBeenDone I just put a Spesh Eliminator/Purgatory combo on my XCHT for the PNW winter. So far so good.

[@caledfwlch]

Why berd spokes for winter and not summer?

[@neelsahay5227]

It really doesn’t need any upgrades. But- little things like grips, bar setup, lever placement, fork setup... those are always the coolest to mess with on MTBs imo. Or really any type of bike, but XCMTB in particular.

[@rafaeldegiacomoaraujo8778]

Cool people, cool bikes, good weather and sweet trails... what a show off...

[@RipCityRyan]

Been digging the long distance, slow-mo, through the trees shots recently! 🤙🏼

[@dennisstempher9684]

The editing was insane on this one! Liked it :-)

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

Player you just made my day!

[@juanpiantino9182]

I am so stoked to see you on a hardtail! and just by reading the comments, it seems like the PNW HT community all congregated here to welcome you with open arms. I look forward to more HT content!

[@Milessongs]

Oh, man! This is my kind of ride! Sweet, sweet forest, dappled sunlight among the trees, all those woodsy scents....☺

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Kelekona_808]

Amazing trail shots. Really enjoyed watching you guys out there.

[@SillyDaddyPH]

Exuberant joy = Ron's vocabulary is *chef's kiss*.

[@MrCarvinoalexander]

Loving the soundtrack!

[@cobykluth1878]

DK, thrilled your expanding the mtb quiver and using it where applicable! Great choices player. I knew Drew would dig your Ripley btw. It is perfect for that adventure, maybe he joins team mtb, too?

[@pierrehenri2297]

That trail looks great- bike too!! 🤘🏼

[@Ethan-xq5bo]

Thanks for these videos! Got me off my ass and to a trail today, its the hardest step and you helped!

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

This is gold to read!!

[@tevemullins8156]

Epic as always!! Thanks for the inspiration. NEW BIKE DAYS RULE!!!

[@johndorney7812]

Very interesting. Since it's so light, it might fare quite well on one of your long gravel rides too?

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

I was thinking the same thing. I am curious to put this through some different rides.

[@shaun1900]

@@EverythingsBeenDone great video. Swapped from a Gravel to a 9kg hardtail and IMHO i was able to ride futher on the XC Hartdail as I was less fatigued across challenging terrain - usually 60-80k rides with 1200-1600m of climbing and decending. Yes a little slower on the flats but thats a great time to enjoy the scenery.

[@m1les7]

Ace vid, bike looks mega. What a beautiful forest.❤️✌️✌️🏁🏁🏁

[@johnbodenchuk514]

For as much climbing as you do an oval chainring could make a big difference. If you’ve never tried one it would be worth a try. On my 1x12 Eagle I notice I have 1-3 extra gears for climbing compared to a round on some of the steeper climbs.

[@scottcottontx]

You are my dirt-y inspiration. Every time I hit a little bump, I quietly say to myself "Get rad".

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

LMAO!! this is warms my heart!

[@speedbird8987]

Cudos Dustin- the cinematography on this video is extraordinary!! Really enjoyed watching it.

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

Thank you for the uplifting words!! 🙌

[@rainergabriel9363]

EBD now featuring EDM soundtrack. Fun for a change, but ultimately I prefer the usual and mellow chances for wolves tunes!

[@whirving]

That is a dream bike. I might only change the tires for something more chonky for that kind of stuff. Also, I'd get used to seeing Ron disappear ahead of me around the next steep switchback, because he's obviously that kind of rider. Good tip on the sammich bag/pastry bag.

[@daledubose3032]

Love the color scheme on this bike with the tan wall tires.

[@soloist777]

I love riding my wife's Specialized Fate 29er! Feels very different to my Giant xtc and Cannondale Fsi carbon Lefty 29ers.

[@regularsteve84]

Awesome video great song, well done!

[@stevedeibler2181]

Love my 8 year old Specialized HT. Never getting rid of it.

[@SaltyBeard_Adventures]

As always DK, a bloody hoot. But wait.... Cheese Cake is sub-ideal? Who knew? --- EPIC UPGRADE: Cane Creek eesilk seat post. Have it on my carbon hard-tail Kona. I'll be running them on all my bikes. Just waiting for that day when I can afford more than 1 bike. ....some day.

[@MTBIKEXC]

Damn that bike's sweet! Love the color and weight. Nothing on the Pro's closet today in Large Epic Hard tail.

[@MrVeeco]

​ @Dustin Klein Tis the season for Hillbilly tires (Specialized). Been liking them on my winter HT.

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

Cool suggestion, Thanks for the lead!

[@MrVeeco]

@@EverythingsBeenDone Maybe Earl Scapoose could do a review on dem Hillbilly tyres.

[@shaneparry4066]

Hey Dustin, unrelated to this video but Luca from Willier gave you a nice shout out on the latest episode of The Cycling Podcasts "Explore" series. 👍

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

Oh hell yes! Luca is the man.

[@trajtemberg]

Can we get a proper review of Ron's Smeltzer?

[@DJR78-c5e]

-Love the new editing style! Check out retrowave/synth wave playlists on KZbin. It would fit these videos perfectly. - I know you’re not crazy about the full sus but I’d love to see a video of you hitting a proper machine groomed flow trail on the full sus bike just once for fun.

[@jamesion9817]

You are literally my new favourite some guy on the internet! Did you know that the guys at Willier gave you a shout out on the recent The Cycling Podcast Explore edition?

[@michaellangfitt2077]

I sold my Specialized Stump Jumper Pro Comp hard tail and have regretted it every day since.

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

Can we get this man a hug!

[@pgtipz2237]

sweet as. build is spot on. if u want smaller gears u can swap your chainring to a 32. you will be able to climb 20% grades with that gearing. btw sram makes a 10-52 cassette too. you can do either or both. i would run chunkier tires - maxxis ardent maybe. for those wet and loamy conditions. 2.25. and yeah a dropper post would be cush. but it's optional imho. adds weight. nice to have but not really necessary. have fun mate.

[@Friedman617]

Mud guard, wrap it, slap a dropper on that B…..get some oil slick parts because you know you know… and tire inserts

[@quickdraw1216]

Wicked music 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@TheLankyCyclist]

Dropper! Makes such a big difference .

[@MTBryanH]

Just in case your sponsor is wondering... I ordered the 2017 version of this from The Pro's Closet yesterday after seeing your video. 🙂 #WinningForAll

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

Bryan! I very much appreciate the heads up on this! And suuuch a great choice of bikes you went with. That bike RULES more then I know. Respect! 🤜🤛

[@alifecycles]

Epic dude. EPIC!!

[@johnnydoe66]

Was it just me, but some of the music had a bit of a "Knightrider" series vibe....the one with the Hoff

[@SashaTromsa]

did a front wheel skid myself just this morning, wiped out like they do on tv, got a rash to deal with for a week now

[@Manwichman]

That sux

[@windy415]

Omg Ron the bug 10:40 made me fart laughing.

[@arcadialive4265]

I’m curious if the new xplr dropper seat post would make this bike feel even more stable on the downhills.

[@paultaylorbikes]

Do any rides in Yacot Burn Forest? It’s just outside of town

[@RedenJumarang]

what hip pack were ron and the other guy using?

[@davidgoff7120]

Dustin, please throw some 90’s era bar ends on it.

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

OMG YES!

[@MikaelSchou88]

EPIC! We need 4K footage from your ride segments. 😅

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

I have been fighting that artifact battle my whole YT career!

[@drewvalenti]

What’s this rad Patagonia vest dude?? Looks freakin vintage or somethin

[@mircozelle]

i give you a like for the leftover pastry bag

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

Player!

[@YoMumzinnit]

The Turbo Tero is my way to go

[@033biketrips]

💥💥💥

[@eMikeBike]

You only have one NON-HARDTAIL-Ibis

[@DadMichoMurphy]

Love me some cheesecake!!

[@tjbarke6086]

Deep in the damp.

[@Kittyjesus503]

100% agree on cheesecake!

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

🤣😂😭

[@richardp6461]

Cheese cake 👎

[@jkeiffer]

Alien Ron FTW

[@sickboyrari708]

Decade cadence collectioner here haha respect to you brodie!!

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

Stoked you found the channel Cadence was a good run. RIP to the CA DNC

[@justincortado6926]

the first date joke was good lol

[@joediaz6055]

The Epic is the shit!!!!

[@ericgadlage8975]

"What Ron said" Lmao I'm sure that gets said a lot

[@kimrice394]

I F’n knew Ron was a “Bug People”!!!

[@Bittersfamily0424]

Dropper post Boyyyyyyyyy!

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

for LYFE

[@quickdraw1216]

Wicked video 👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@Hathasolar1]

The intro got an immediate like

[@aldepal]

Contact redshift and try out their suspension post and stem on the Epic!

[@boatbikemike8571]

So, this is the aluminum HT right?

[@santibaiona]

This is carbon. The Specialized Chisel is the aluminium version.

[@cosinus_square]

Mountain Drew, lol

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

This is Brilliant!

[@thomassnow6383]

whatever ron was during by the numbers needs a pizza ron style buff

[@fjirik7864]

what was the Ritchey?

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

see for your self: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioTUl2CpobyKZ6M

[@gwynnlyell2539]

We have the same distaste for Cheese cCake and wet leaves and rocks. I,love fall colors, just not all the fallen leaves hiding all the nasty stuff, rocks, logs and my personal enemy WALNUTS! If you’ve ever slipped on a bunch of Walnuts and then fallen on their pals, I hope you never do.

[@kevinmcgrath5126]

Finally someone feels the same way about cheesecake as I do! (gross) Dropper post and fresh rubber! See if BKXC has recommendations on AXS droppers.

[@chazphot]

Googles compression algorithm really did a number on this one huh. Still a great watch.

[@WalfredoCirne]

Dropper post, Dustin!

[@thuggooch1776]

Nice bike and as usual an awesome video! Now try a fatbike!

[@robertmccarthy5484]

Scence?

[@cocochanel9291]

I just looked at the website. Pretty sure I'm a player now.

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

I just checked...It is confirmed!

[@johnhahn6772]

Well I went a different direction. I went with a full squish e bike. But I’m old so?

[@johnhahn6772]

And it’s a blast.

[@jabrobbins]

If I could only have one bike, the Epic or Cutthroat 🤔

[@OriginalGabriel]

Hey now, what's wrong with cheese cake!?!

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

LOL my bad ;)

[@coreyreeder3549]

Rapha should sponsor Ron

[@RonBalone]

Wait, how many bikes do you have? Legit shocked you didn't have a hardtail - would have bet you did.

[@wescheslak9408]

This is a good one

[@nilramos8196]

"Cheesecake is in the sub-ideal category" - dude WHAT!?

[@KillingTimewithStyle]

Bellissimo!

[@karlkrieg858]

Upgrade : a less slipery front tire.

[@ajsds66]

I warned you to change dose tyres, you will fall off very often with the Fast Track. 😂

[@SilverShamrock71]

How's your bike? It's good, it's squishy 🤣🤣🤣

[@groverhamann]

Here's how my day went: Terrible, awful meeting. Bad mood. Watch 4 Dustin Klein videos. Good mood.

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

My job is complete!

[@petrmasinsky5163]

Tuning should be dropper post

[@greg1083]

Oh yeah. Check out YT’er Hardtail Party.

[@dominicwalker9947]

I would turn it into a fixed gear city screamer. The bike weighs less than my head. I'd go so fast, if i hit anything, i'd be dead.

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

hahahahahhaha

[@Davesnothere666]

Wet wood and front brakes never mix

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

FACTS

[@ianriley2300]

Cheesecake slander

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

hahahah cheesecake shaming since 1995

[@davidnicholson6680]

That trail looks great, Ron is like nine feet tall and cheesecake does indeed suck.

[@joediaz6055]

Tan wall Gang

[@andrewturner943]

Oh gosh

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

🤣😂 my favorite part! 🤣😂

[@thincrustpizza]

ill buy that thing off you when youre done with er

[@anibalbibal]

dustin falling in love with full sus bikes in 3.... 2.... 1....

[@johndorney7812]

He has one already.

[@anibalbibal]

@@johndorney7812 oh ok

[@EverythingsBeenDone]

I think I fell out of love with the full Bounce

[@johndorney7812]

@@EverythingsBeenDone Oh yeah? how come (just out of curiosity)