Easy XC Mountain Biking Between Work & Some GN Review Policies

[@mattsmechanicalssi5833]

@0:53 Steve rides through a crime scene! There's a little bit of wind noise, but other than that, it sounds good. There's a lot of detail that can be heard. The tires and the surfaces they're on, to the little noises from the brakes, cables, derailer, etc. And the sta.a.a.i.i.i.r.r.s.s.s too! SQUIRREL!

[@01eocoe10]

I think it's really remarkable that you've re-invested the money that you've made from the store/Patreon into ensuring the integrity of your work- even when your integrity was already beyond reproach. Tremendous respect for that.

[@SheriffMayorTV]

I didn't even know Steve had a bike. the dude shreds!

[@SebiStr99]

Nice Trail, seems fun! I'd honestly say it seems fair to have a company pay for your flights, but anyway...

[@Chaosdude341]

Steve, a couple questions for ya. If you could change 1 thing about the following, what would they be? 1. KZbin 2. Tech Industry as a Whole 3. Yourself You're a smart dude, and I think it'd be cool to hear that from ya. I suppose I should post this under an Ask GN video, but it just seems a little unrelated. Cheers, mate. Thanks for the mild exercise motivation.

[@craighinkle9836]

Watching this on my 65" feels almost VR. Wish i had a rumble chair!

[@katerwhall1865]

The setup looks great Steve. I enjoy the trails you ride, and the sound is much better. GN is well known for it's honesty and integrity, I trust it as do most followers. don't let the good solid work you do be sullied by the vocal minority. you are trusted and let that be all that matters.

[@ebsmith1102]

Is this video from the day before Steve wanted to die?

[@gnsteve8846]

Yes!

[@cartoonhead5819]

@@gnsteve8846 Hugs

[@jareitman0]

Steve always wants to die.

[@Pheatrix]

That looks like a trail I would be brave enough to drive. Not like the trails you usually show us^^

[@codedesigns9284]

It's like watching the speeder sequences in Star Wars... but for real. It's awesome, but be careful.

[@Nearest_Neighbor]

May you talk about the specs of that bike? Really curious. Keep it up, love your content. :thumbsup:

[@oliverwilton5389]

Was that Ferris Buellers friends house you rode past? Was there a Fettari in the woods? 😉

[@newlinedetails]

Sound is much better!

[@bangaloretrailrider2472]

Hey Steve, I watch your Nexus channel and like you is a computer nerd too! Love your technical perspective. Influenced some of my buying decisions. I like fixing up bikes too! Ever got any one of the tech ytuber's for a ride into the mountain with you? Linus will be hilarious. Especially the number of bail out or OTB's you can get outta him!. Love BKXC too, small world ain't it?

[@B4sDr0id]

Its not shilling just because they pay, it's only shilling if you adjust your reviews content to keep getting invites. #edit you deserve the travel expanse, optimising revenue for more content like the power supply and fan reviews and they are costly.

[@gnsteve8846]

You and I know that, but not everyone does. We were sick of seeing idiotic comments about paid flights, as if people think we want to go on them and a trip to a hotel room is some extravagant "gift," so it was worth it to just pay for it ourselves. It's not like we do too many of them per year and we already pay for conventions.

[@Fists91]

Do you think you'll be more selective in what launches you attend? Lots of launches seem to have been wastes of time without useful info lately

[@C_C-]

Iono man, I for one would prefer you let Intel pay for debacles like that last one. Use that money for content or yourselves.

[@FaithfulFrets]

Looked like that last little technical spot almost ate your lunch!

[@justjordan8018]

What do you mean more interesting, you got a NEW BIKE! Cheers

[@zerabp1130]

I'm engaging with your content

[@neon_necromunda]

Damn mtb kit has changed since my mint sause mbuk days in my day lol your riding a DH bike on XC but yeah its changed. nice trail

[@11696Ron]

It's so cool to watch and listen to these videos (It just make me want to get into mountain biking). I feel like it's ok to let companies pay for travel expenses (flights, hotel, transport) if they're inviting you to a conference or event. I don't really see it as being influenced by the company or how it can make you more biased. It is cool how the revenue from patreon and the store gives you the option to deny it though.

[@james2042]

Yea I'd be dead if I tried that. I do not have good agility and would make love with every tree I pass

[@ShahnewazYT]

What's your take on hardtails vs full sus? Is a hardtail enough for everything other than enduro/downhill?

[@noahbirdrevolution]

If you are not doing downhill, then hardtail is quite a bit more efficient in terms of pedaling, and cost less considering no rear suspension.

[@valentinvas6454]

If you are skilled enough you would be surprised what you can do on hardtail trail bikes. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJW1nGyQnLCbY80

[@flagovhate]

I just realized this was posted a week ago, mean while I'm out here snowblowing my driveway and suffering fron -19c temps in Ontario lmao. Also Steve, do you use Bandcamp?

[@XFourty7]

What's the Stereo vs Mono mic help with? Background / wind noise? I admire that you're willing to draw no line when deciding how far to go for trust. However, it makes me wonder if people influenced by disinformation / trolls have effected your perspective here. I hope I speak for everyone; I see no issue with you guys having your flights funded for launch events. It would take a lot for you to lose trust not only with how much detail you put into each launch / review, but zero hesitation for honesty regardless of "who's side" you're on. Someone seeing your videos as untrustworthy (without some experience) would be like someone thinking Allyn Malventano's storage reviews were lacking in detail! :P

[@ekhedge]

I have to ask ... are you up till crazy hours or do you schedule your vids for the wee hours of the morning ? I know your eastern time so what gives ?

[@XaviarCraig]

Jeez, around here that first part wouldn't be considered as XC at all. More along the "Trail" or Blueish rated. Still looks great. Sad that people have to setup "bandit" trails due to so few regular trails being available

[@gnsteve8846]

Yeah. All the good trails are illegal. This one is legal, so that's a plus, but it's way too easy. We definitely need the bandit trails for variety.

[@XaviarCraig]

@@gnsteve8846 Such a shame, Thankfully for me around my area in Michigan I have 12 legal public trails within 1 hour of driving. None are down hill but most are still quite fun. EDIT: if you are curious, I recently uploaded my first attempt at recording a trail ride in my area. The trail is definitely average for the area. The gopro effect kinda takes the edge off the climbs and downhill bits though

[@germanmosca]

Hmmmm, part of that trail reminds me of one I have seen in a GoPro vs DJI action camera review. Also: No full-frame suspension?

[@gnsteve8846]

The bike is full suspension.

[@germanmosca]

@@gnsteve8846 Thank you for the response. And nice. those are the best

[@streetguru9350]

Just take intel's money they have plenty.

[@MrChomiq]

You take their money, you give away your Tegridy.

[@streetguru9350]

@@MrChomiq Not if it's intel inviting you to an intel exclusive event which is just a big marketing thing anyways.

[@sageosaka]

The 9900ks launch event I assume?

[@Celician83]

Been quite a while since I been up that way, but are there any trails in Bunn, NC?

[@Nonexistanthuman]

as a cyclist its cool to see others who enjoy my hobbies enjoy similar things that i like to do.

[@srsheepdog2671]

I know where that is! :)

[@chr1sda1sey]

Is the bike full suspension or a hard tail?

[@darknewsT]

Tbh, I don't see anything bad in letting the company pay for your flight. You can spend saved money on raising Patrick's salary :^) (sponsored by Patrick, i guess)

[@Asdayasman]

Hmm, does someone _offering_ to pay not also have a possible effect on things?

[@gnsteve8846]

... What?

[@teddygoboom1]

Go watch the livestream and tell me if you think that's the case. Technically you may be right, but no.

[@Asdayasman]

@@gnsteve8846 I mean, if I offer to wipe my friend's CC debt, and he declines, I still gain points in his eyes 'cause I (supposedly) would do something like that.

[@C_C-]

@@Asdayasman I'll pay all your bills if you never post a comment again.

[@Asdayasman]

@@C_C- The difference here is I don't believe you, my dude.

[@stonedtaka6057]

0:36 you scared that poor Squirrel.... he just wanted some Nuts... Shame on you!

[@mikewakefieldgeller4164]

Not much of a Rider, but These vids are inexplicably soothing. Recently viewed your Ebike W Kingpin. Get one yet? @gamersnexus?

[@mr.bitsbyte4664]

You should just let intel pay, we don't mind

[@TamerlanRespawn]

Random comment from some random viewer :)

[@zaphodbeeblebrox2202]

Random reply to your random comment. :)

[@TamerlanRespawn]

Steve, do you do any winter sports like skiing/snowboarding? Come over to Switzerland, we've got some great MTB trails and some of the best ski slopes over here :)

[@rubenfasola5402]

YARR (yet another random reply)