Mountain Biking Ike's Peak and 3 Mile Smile in Las Vegas

[@The_Sampler]

I wake up Monday/Wednesday/Friday with a sense of excitement thanks to the fact that you are still hunting down trails to ride in the dead of winter dude. I think only a mountain biker can truly understand how difficult and frustrating it is to not be riding due to whatever reason, but thanks to you, for these 17 minutes I get to forget about that and join you on a ride. Cheers to you Brian! p.s. I am really surprised at these Vegas trails, they actually looked quite fun and adventurous!

[@bkxc]

Thanks for the kind words, dude. I cannot wait to get back on the trail with ya! Yep, these Vegas trails were a legit, fun time that seem to get overlooked!

[@Karanjy]

BKXC Hey B you should consider adventure riding across The Colorado Trail, can't wait for the day I'll do that myself, great video fellow biker

[@ryand121984]

Super fun ride brotha! I know now where to go when I visit Vegas. Ditch Strip and Ride these trails hehe

[@SinnfullDuck]

I LOVE 3 mile smile, ride it all the time! I'm really glad you enjoyed our trails here in Vegas. Good to know they hold up with the awesome stuff you've seen.

[@bkxc]

Yeah man, they were a good time!

[@SW-Video]

Looking at this trail along the cliffs, I don't think I ever had it in me to push my luck that hard so I have total respect for those who do.

[@Chiro75]

I liked the "gunshot" edits. Nice use, not overused, either. Cool bar ends, too! Keep it up, Brian!

[@bkxc]

Thanks, wanted to play around a little!

[@bb4prelude73]

Chiro75 same here it made the video more interactive

[@RyanMarcyesOutdoors]

Wow, It had everything; chunk, exposed, pain, pleasure, speed, drops, views flow and just seemed like a cool vibe. Man, I love America. All our different ecosystems for riding is so RAD!!! Great job! Remember to Live-Life-Loud!!

[@bkxc]

Yeah dude, this ride had it all!

[@LordBane66]

The part where you let Adam take the cam and film is really great! Nice to see that perspective, would love to see more in future videos. Really shows off how you ride and the fun you're having. Excellent video as always!

[@bkxc]

Yeah that was cool!

[@mtbfiend4170]

Awesome trails! Liked how you handed over the gimbal to Adam being able to see you ride! I would need a lot of trust for someone to borrow about 900$ worth of camera equipment hahaha

[@bkxc]

Yeah, that was fun!

[@SOCMTBR]

BKXC Woohooo,..I didn't even know these trails are exist. Thanks for sharing it to us brother!

[@mountaindirtbikingwithjere3370]

Awesome video once again!

[@bkxc]

Thanks Jere!

[@kez2252]

Dig adding the bit of Adam filming you. Def inspiring this relatively new rider to get out and explore new trails! 👍

[@bkxc]

Yeah, that was fun! Glad to get you inspired!

[@CaptRohmer]

The flowy part of the first Trail on the ridge looked freaking nice.

[@bkxc]

Like a dream!

[@vboytan]

awesome seeing my local trails being ridden by you brian! I just did the Ikes peak ride yesterday. I live literally across the street from there. Next time you're in town let's hit it up and you are welcome to crash at the house also lol

[@domomurphy7052]

Dude I'm getting a decent bike soon or will rent one. Let's go hit cottonwood too

[@josemanuelaragonsolano7707]

Cada vídeo que pones aprendo algo más de ti y de lo que enseñas. Gracias Brian!!!!! Thanks

[@bkxc]

Gracias Jose!!

[@Pallo415]

Jose Manuel Aragón Solano como llega uno ahí Si puedes darme esa info. ?gracias!!

[@TommyHuynh]

wow amazing views, never knew Red Rock had so many nice trails, gonna pack the bike next time I go to Vegas

[@bkxc]

Yeah, it's a damn fine place to ride!

[@eddarell9474]

Gotta love those southwest trails! Cool.

[@bkxc]

It was a great one!

[@MrHockaluger]

I remember in an older video where you said you preferred to keep both wheels on the ground as that was your thing. Now you avoid the b line and go straight for the jumps. Great to see you having fun getting some air. 👍

[@bkxc]

Yep, getting more and more comfortable as I go along!

[@cliffbike100]

This is the best place to go when in Las Vegas. The best place to see the strip.

[@bkxc]

😁👍

[@RyanBoardman234s]

Having your friend wear the camera was really cool. Got a different perspective on your riding.

[@bkxc]

Yeah, I gotta keep shaking it up!

[@PeterCPRail8748]

The exposure is freaking fantastic. Must be a very tiring trail with all the step ups Love the view of Vages and having some onelese taping you

[@bkxc]

Haha yeah it's pretty cool

[@TheSoldkall]

Nice ride Brian, and nice to eventually see you ride, more of that combo!

[@bkxc]

Yeah! I'm glad we did it

[@Nobrakeallstake]

Love the channel, keep it up! Thanks for showcasing our little slice of heaven in sin city. Wish you and the channel nothing but success!

[@bkxc]

Thanks so much! It was a fun little trip.

[@mattphillips119]

Awesome job bro! Ike's and 3 Mile are some of my favorite trails in Vegas. So different but both are a blast. Keep up the terrific vids.

[@bkxc]

Thanks Matt! It was a great time.

[@JoseARubio]

Very cool when you guys switched the gimbal

[@bkxc]

Yeah it was cool to see myself for once!

[@maximusmarzy]

Great video Brian, Good to see you shred for a change... Different perspective keep up the good work!

[@bkxc]

Nice, glad you liked it!

[@wilcomer8096]

Very interesting to see your mate wearing the gimbal/GoPro. Reminds me of Nate Hills' follow cam Friday!

[@bkxc]

Definitely! So cool to have another angle

[@steverice1756]

cool ride again! nice to see you out front different perspective, your friend Adam got some good riding skills as well, also you figure out what was wrong with your bike

[@bkxc]

Yeah, Adam was killing it. Tough to keep up! Yep, cleaned out the linkage and the creak is gone.

[@steverice1756]

BKXC nice and guess what you got new patron, keep up the good work definitely like the longer videos

[@MTBdropIN]

No, joke you been to spain and all over and I can't believe its only like 4 hours from me. Dude, I got to get there that was freaken amazing awesome! Never had a reason to go to vegas until now!

[@bkxc]

Do it!! It's sweet.

[@DetailzbyMarc]

Alaska has great trails!

[@FloridaTrailrider]

That looks like such a solid trail bro! Nice job! I am heading to Park city in July. Can't wait. Rock on!

[@bkxc]

Nice! I rode Park City a couple year ago and hope to get back!

[@shayrubino9862]

LOL, love the new bar end plugs!

[@bkxc]

Thanks man!

[@mikeystevenson6982]

Awesome, I've walked a few of these trails, but I've yet to bike them

[@coryjhoover]

9:28 nice recovery; I didn't realize it was possible to unclip so fast!

[@bkxc]

Haha, magic!

[@camodudemtbh7594]

Awesome trail Brian I love the desert.

[@bkxc]

Thanks Camo dude!

[@mannyfnsc29]

Cowboy up, big Brian..cowboy up!! Sweet trails! Great views..and burros too? What else could you ask for? Btw, I like the swapping of the gimbal to see you ride up front- good idea. Also liked the arrows to the signs with the sound effects. Good video my man!

[@bkxc]

Thanks Manny, always good to play around!

[@scar_face9132]

Hell yeah brother. You motivate me to get up off my ass, and go riding.

[@Foes1969]

I drove to Vegas from San Diego (to escape the rain) on the 21st so I could get in a day of biking at Bootleg Canyon. Was my first time riding there and was well worth the trip. Highly recommend it if you find yourself in the Vegas area again.

[@bkxc]

Nice!! Definitely need to get over there again.

[@Foes1969]

Make sure you ride down the trail called The Sh~t.

[@whoaitsmoe]

New to your channel and love your content! Just getting into mountain biking and it's so much fun!

[@bkxc]

Welcome aboard! Tons of fun and definitely the best cardio workout!

[@ChasingCornfields]

Fantastic. It's funny I think of you as a more tame rider but that's only from watching you with Seth or Alex. Seeing you on follow cam, you still send hard!

[@bkxc]

Haha yep, I don't mind people thinking I'm a weak rider because you can't ever really see me riding!

[@Mntbkr64]

OMG! I used to ride this area 3 times a week back in the day. My son James rides here or Boulder City weekly.

[@bkxc]

Nice!!

[@paulsmith634]

Rad! Love waking up to these vidsssss

[@bkxc]

Awesome, glad I can get you fired up!

[@Bjoggi308]

Scared me a little at 2:45, but what a sweet photo.. Nice editing and sound effects with the signs.. Taking it up a notch. Love the follow cam as well. Sweet, sweet trails, and I'm jealous of the weather. Have you been pumping grease into the bottom linkage ? It's well worth getting a mini grease gun, and loading up with some high end bearing grease. The grease gun that comes with the bike is junk so get a real good one. A couple squirts every 2-3 weeks into each zerk will make it super happy, especially if it's exposed to any moisture (rain, creeks, rivers, etc..) clean up the mess with a Q-tip and you are good to go. With as much as you ride, might be a good idea to stay well on top of this. For the top linkage, just take it a part. Clean it real good. Then re-lube and re-assemble. SC has great instructions for the mechanically able on their web page. I personally rebuild my bottom linkage bearings every 3-4 months depending on what's going on with my riding. I also purchased the 'propack' of bearings and linkages from SC, even though they have free lifetime bearings. Then annually I replace all the bearings and send them to SC for replacement. I do this so I don't have any downtime on the bike, and so that I have spares for all the linkages just in case anything brakes, bends, or rattles lost. So far, I have only had to replace bearings and some of the rubber seals in the bottom linkage. Also a great idea to keep a spare drop-out on you at all times. You probably already do, but at only 12 bucks, it pay's to order a couple spares. I have broken one DO in a race crash, and ruined one derailleur on a random stick in the snow, but otherwise the DO has never needed to be straightened so I'm real pleased.

[@bkxc]

This is great info, Bruce! I got the creak figured out the next day after we took apart the linkage and cleaned it. I definitely need to hit that grease port more often, as the really wet conditions of New Zealand did a number on my bike. I carry 2 derailleur hangers with me, haha!

[@Bjoggi308]

Wet conditions and general winter riding/training is why I have a dedicated single speed 29er HT. I just have to rebuild the Bottom Bracket bearings regularly, but the rest of the bike is pretty much bullet-proof and easy to maintain. I seem to blow through chains and chain-rings, but that's just me. I should have figured you'd have backup hangers, as I have seen that you'd rather carry a little extra and be prepared. I share that motto. Full tool-kit plus a nicely stocked med-kit are a must IMHO when things go wrong. Was the creak in the lower-link ? I have found that I need to clean it fairly often or the rubber seals wear out from sand and general grime. Dusty or sandy conditions seem to be the biggest culprits. And now that I have done it over a dozen times, it's actually a fairly quick maintenance item. Maybe 30 minutes.

[@BlindstuffMTB]

Now I feel like I've wasted so many opportunities on work trips to Vegas, never thought of getting on the bike, definite objective for next time!

[@bkxc]

Yeah, pretty funny!

[@edstud1]

Good job! The trail is gnarly! I want to ride it, and the cliff! Why does the trail always go within a foot of the precipice?

[@georgemartinez6625]

3 mile smile looks a bit safer. Might have to give it a try next time im out there. great videos Brian keep it up.

[@bkxc]

Yeah, it's a real good one!

[@gilbertkim2176]

what size tire is adam on? its been raining a bunch here, thanks for giving us a taste of some mtb

[@testmonsterification]

Rocking Bontrager Team Issue SE5 27.5 x 2.3 inch tires set up tubeless. These bontrager SE5's are probably my favorite tire I have ridden. They grip good and are very predictable, feel solid. I was mostly riding Maxxis Minion DHR II's, DHFs, Ardents, High rollers and I prefer the SE5's. Though I got the SE5's for a really good deal $20 for both of them, if I have to pay full price I might go with the Maxxis since they are cheaper.

[@currentsupply]

My 3 month old loves watching.

[@bkxc]

Haha nice! Watch out for those swear words!

[@TrailPeek]

That rock jib looked sketch. Good on Adam for hitting it!

[@testmonsterification]

Yeah it was sketchy, such a steep and short kicker to clearing a rock, it wasn't pretty but I made it. Got bucked over it bronco style.

[@bkxc]

Haha, he handled it nicely!

[@TrailPeek]

Oh yeah, little kickers like that are always weird and awkward

[@davidmithen9223]

Nice quick dab, thought you were on flats for a sec.

[@bkxc]

Haha, flats would be a good option for this trail

[@jcmymtb1258]

You could easily use that pic as a postcard or xmas card Awesome trail and video!

[@jcmymtb1258]

People still use postcards???

[@bkxc]

Yeah, I love that shot!

[@endurofordaboys1768]

looked fun, didn't know there was so many good trails there

[@endurofordaboys1768]

also i loved the follow cam

[@testmonsterification]

Vegas has some pretty decent trails, and more are popping up. Lots of peeps from the community making trails. I wanted us to ride Tin Can Alley which is another amazing trail in the are that is a shuttle, super fun downhill but riding it in the winter is a gamble, it had snow on it when we were there.

[@bkxc]

I just opened up that area on Trailforks and there's a lot more that we didn't even touch! Good for Vegas

[@chavoxo50]

Great video. I always hated Vegas. The strip, the cigarette smoke, the BS. On work trips I have met locals that love riding, rafting, and climbing. They swear by the place. Coming from California I have always dismissed the place but now I get it. Still gotta work around the heat most of the year though.

[@bkxc]

Yeah, there's some REAL fun hiding out in the desert, not just that phony stuff with all the BIG WINNERS at the casino.

[@Scott-mk7tz]

Yeah, it's not any place I would ever want to live, precisely for those reasons you mentioned. Even off the strip it's mostly kinda junky looking, with small pockets of nice neighborhoods here and there.

[@Scott-mk7tz]

Yeah, it's not any place I would ever want to live, precisely for those reasons you mentioned. Even off the strip it's mostly kinda junky looking, with small pockets of nice neighborhoods here and there.

[@danbean5536]

I was cringing with that drop off on the right! Never been there but I’ve been to Bootleg Canyon a couple times. Good shit

[@bkxc]

Nice!

[@OPPIDUM666]

Nice trails . nice ride. Keepgoing

[@bkxc]

Thanks Ricardo!

[@peterschaer6311]

How did I miss this ride? So cool. You need pliers for the teddy bear cholla.

[@bkxc]

Glad you found it!

[@Esteb858]

Hey Brian, I'm not sure if you know but Santa Cruz offers free replacement pivot bearings for the life of your frame as long as you're the original owner. If I remember correctly you just pay for shipping. Great video man keep up the good work!

[@bkxc]

Yes! One of my buddies told me so I ordered them and have 'em. You must not be following me on Instagram Stories 😜. They sent them free! Now I just need to take apart my bike and all that jazz.

[@marktyler1965]

Awesome looking ride as usual man! Stumbled on your channel looking for videos of Porcupine Rim (My goal to ride it this year) and subscribed right away. Love watchin your vids, they get me stoked to just get outside. Trying to get my legs back before the spring and usually throw on your channel while I'm training on the bike or treadmill. Debating on making the switch to clipless. Maybe you could do a video on your setup, why you like them and pros/cons? Cheers!

[@bkxc]

Awesome! So glad you found me and you're enjoying the videos! Once I stopped crashing all the time in flats I moved to clipless and never looked back. I really don't have any desire to try flats, but it's probably good to keep experimenting.

[@marktyler1965]

Haha, ya its the crashing while clipped in that I'm worried about;)

[@anthonyhan4019]

Awesome trails much rather be out there than on the strip.

[@bkxc]

Me too!

[@eugenespreutels8305]

That trail looked like a lot of fun. Great video. Was wondering how you like the Bronson now that you've had it for awhile?

[@clydeworthymtb5062]

Another great video BK! Your "take action" attitude has inspired me to start my own channel, MTB from a Clydesdale's perspective. Any chance you'll be around the midwest in the near future?? Keep up the good work!!

[@bkxc]

Awesome, dude! I'll eventually make my way out there!

[@JuliusCesar2781]

Hey, youre sick. I love this stuff ! 5 Stars !

[@bkxc]

Thanks dude!

[@rockerdude1495]

Hey BKXC can you try riding The Hulk at Myrtle Beach. Man I LOVE It! Completely worth the drive!

[@bkxc]

Nice! I'll have to check it out if I get to SC

[@srao8350]

Solid Brian ... I might need to bring my bike next vegas trip 😅

[@bkxc]

Do it!!

[@curtisdenham581]

Should find your way to StL metro, have some awesome trails here.

[@bkxc]

Nice!

[@sjoerdwitt8358]

What bike is Adam riding, and loved the video Brian keep ummm coming!!!

[@testmonsterification]

2015 Trek Slash.

[@sjoerdwitt8358]

Thanks Adam I'm looking for a new bike, so I was wondering if you recommend it?

[@KeeweeRider]

Good to see a view of you out front man, bout time aye?

[@bkxc]

Haha yep!

[@jobbieking2644]

U guys were ripping it up mate Nice

[@bkxc]

Thanks dude!

[@jamesannesley7108]

You should get the GoPro pole mount and do follow cams from your seat post. That would be cool. You could get your friends to film you.

[@bkxc]

Yeah, I like that idea!

[@jeffreymckinley2936]

Lolol omg I had to rewind four times lolol had a dab wasn't perfect lol that a boy lol I'm stoked you dab ..

[@bkxc]

I'm definitely not perfect on those crazy uphill climbs, but I got most of em!

[@Scott-mk7tz]

I like this guy Adam. He rides my kind a' trails.

[@bkxc]

He's a good dude!

[@mikieson]

Hey good video..I have a bike question. I know its 6 in one hand and a dozen in the other really..lol..BUT..Could you look at the specs for the GT Pantera Comp vs the Raleigh Tokul 3 and see which one you would consider the better buy? They are close in cost. Im no bike snob or looking for the best,just something in that price range..Thanks for any help.

[@colbyprince9409]

dude this shit looks so fun

[@bkxc]

It is!

[@Scott-mk7tz]

Tell Adam he needs to come up and ride the mesa/slick rock outside of Hurricane.

[@testmonsterification]

Howdy, yeah I have been to St George/ Hurricane twice, was just there over thanksgiving and have ridden the majority of the trails there, planning on riding there in April. I am a fan of St George as it is only 6.5 hrs from bishop, ca where I live. I really like Little Creek Mesa and Zen Trail. Excited to try out Wire Mesa Loop and the new Kentucky Lucky Chicken Loop. I also got Grafton Mesa on the list haven't ridden that one yet.

[@CaliforniaMTB]

Getting the wheels off the ground a lot more!

[@bkxc]

You know it!

[@kzinty]

At 6:29 over the drop that Trek's rear wheel did a side ways shimmy. Do you see that often? I would not expect that on any half decent bike.

[@bkxc]

Oh wow never noticed that. Hard to tell if it was just the terrain or a bike defect

[@edifiebru]

Hi. love your videos, i am looking to upgrade my tires, i live in Puerto Rico where it rains alot and the trails go from really muddy to rocky and sandy in just weeks. so i need an allpurpose tire,What tire combo would you sugest? your tire combination looks sweet tho.

[@bkxc]

I love my tires! I have a link in the description to the specifics.

[@edifiebru]

thanks for the reply man!

[@brockbd2871]

great vid dude!

[@bkxc]

Thanks Brock!

[@brockbd2871]

BKXC no problem dude im in love with your videos and only started watching yesterday it would be great if you could come ride australia

[@Cheatingforfun]

Love it! Nice to see it in the 2nd person perspective. Those trails wow!!

[@bkxc]

Thanks man!

[@eeyon8403]

I haven't ridden the three mile smile in Vegas in 4 years... kind of surprised that you had to hop a fence after crossing the drainage ditch at 11:03. Did they fence it in or did you guys just take a shortcut? Might check it out this weekend!

[@bkxc]

I think the way we went is closed off due to construction, but if you check Trailforks you can see a proper way around it!

[@trailpeddler1442]

Nice ride bro

[@bkxc]

Thanks dude

[@rhpmountaintrail9206]

Fantastic scenery Great trials but don't really like watching cliff edge trials. They make me wince a little.

[@bkxc]

They're like spicy food, not for everyone!

[@bikerdhill]

Brian, awesome ride, what bike is Adam riding in this video? I am looking to get a trek fuel ex5 27.5 plus for the upcoming season, any thoughts you have on those bikes?

[@bkxc]

Not sure what bike, sorry!

[@Memento86Mori]

hey i got a question that is btwin mountain bike ok to buy to start or to be more specific rockerider 540 as its close to my budget so pls help

[@domomurphy7052]

I live here and didn't even know this trail existed

[@mtbenthusiastsofutah3135]

You're about an hour away from some of the greatest trails in the area. Go check out Zen Trail in St. George, UT and Grafton Mesa in Virgin, UT. They'll put this to shame!!

[@Scott-mk7tz]

Grafton Mesa???? Is that next to Gooseberry Mesa? Which is better in your opinion?

[@bkxc]

Next time!

[@khyrenhoskovec2584]

2:45 geez I thought that was the trail hahaha

[@bkxc]

Hahaha, DOWN THIS WAY!

[@khyrenhoskovec2584]

Send it!

[@Cubenga]

Great video as always. I have a question: can you record in 60 fps? I think it will look a little bit better here on KZbin. Quick motions etc. makes for more compression artifacts and 60 fps makes it better. I'm sure you already know all this but I just wanted you to know :). Keep it up!

[@bkxc]

I have some videos on my channel at 60fps and they have way more artifacts and look worse. I'm sure there's some trick but I love the way my video look!

[@Cubenga]

Ok, my bad.

[@ItsMe_Brad]

you didn't follow up about the glasses...did they stay on your face? ...and the follow cam was cool

[@bkxc]

They did OK this time. Followcam was sweet!

[@bigfootandbananaman4746]

Those are some nice hardtail trails out there

[@bkxc]

Big time!

[@bainiboyfoodandadventure]

Awesome ride and video,btw what stabilizers did you use for this one sir? Thanks

[@bkxc]

Thanks man! Link in the description to my video gear

[@kalebmoore17]

is the eagle worth buying. how many times do you actually use the 50t gear

[@bkxc]

I use it all the time, but I don't think I would replace a perfectly working drivetrain to upgrade. I got it because it came with the bike!

[@willmorton9141]

Damn, my cornish coastals in the UK don't compete with these trails!

[@bkxc]

Good to know!

[@alanlowry364]

good riding

[@bkxc]

Thanks Alan!

[@alanlowry364]

no problem man

[@rafey77]

pain & pleasure 🚵🏽‍♀️😅👍🏼

[@bkxc]

Yup!

[@everestproductions12]

Watching your videos is so awesome but also upsetting and makes me mad because I'm only 14 so can't go out to those places like you and I also can't drive so I can't just go mountain biking whenever I want 😂

[@bkxc]

Your time will come, dude!

[@rubycamat8176]

What software are you using if you don't mind me asking? Thanks Great vidz as always

[@bkxc]

Thanks Ruby! I use Final Cut Pro, but iMovie works just as well.

[@franciscodominguiez4737]

so good

[@bkxc]

Thanks!

[@lexscapephotography]

I know you did not fall off a cliff since you posted this video, but I'm not sure I can watch it 'till the end...

[@bkxc]

Hahaha, you never know!

[@bkxc]

All of my nightmares involve me driving a car that I can't control!

[@ranger1721]

Love the videos but Guys!!!You shouldn't ride any trails named Auburn!!!Roll Tide!!Lol. Seriously love your Channel.

[@bkxc]

Hahaha, thanks dude!

[@miniAE86drifter]

I dont think I could ride this trail. I was getting vertigo just from watching you ride it. That cliff get real close sometimes.

[@bkxc]

It's pretty crazy! I've got another video coming soon on Mt. Wilson that's even worse!

[@DeweiJiang]

Hello I am wondering if a Hardtail MTB will do the job on this route? Thanks

[@bkxc]

Definitely!

[@DeweiJiang]

Thanks!