Mountain Biking in Aboyne is Magic!

[@stewartleese5052]

Another goodie. Well done.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Cheers mate 👍

[@thefoolonthhill]

Great vid, Watched it during the week. Inspired. Headed up there today. Wow wow wow, amazing trails. Gold. Loved them. Best day out in a long time. Didn't make it round to rockhopper but got 43kms with relish, chutney and masterblaster and a few in between.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Nice! That's a proper day mate. So glad you enjoyed it. That's what the vids are all about. Get out and ride! 🤙

[@thefoolonthhill]

For sure man. Love ur vids. Recently started watching them on the big tv instead of my phone. Now the kids are asking if the pigeons got any new vids for us to watch. They are only 8 and 6 and are just starting to have an interest in mtb = more days out on the bikes, win win 🤟

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Ah, cheers for sharing that mate. That means the world that does. I'm hoping to bring you some great vids through the year that will continue to be family friendly! Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment. It really is appreciated 👍

[@thefoolonthhill]

No probs man. Gonna be an awesome summer for Scottish MTB with all the new stuff coming. Really can't wait. Hope you have a class year and we look forward to your vids.

[@PeteMac69]

Flow heaven = Queenstown NZ. McNearly Gnarly at Wynyard. Rude Rock, Hot Rod, Zoot/lower Zoot at Coronet Peak. And then add Skyline itself, Glendhu and Alexandra day trips. Definitely a bucket list place to ride and I'll be back there in the Future. Hope to tick of some of the trails you are showcasing in June/July. Keep them coming please👍

[@streetpigeonmtb]

It sounds like I need to get out there mate. I'd love to ride in the Southern Hemisphere! Cheers for giving a list and some tips. I'll definitely check them out on YT. Enjoy your trip in June and July 👍

[@rossridesmtb7497]

The edits continue to get better and better, the drone footage adds so many great view points, you get much more of a sense of the trail. Love your work dude!

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thank you mate. It's not the perfect piece if kit, but you certainly can get some shots that add to the enjoyment of the vids! Cheers for the positive vibes buddy 😁

[@francomcsherrypostalteammt2196]

Aboyne looks awesome mate. Al need to take the postal team up there to try trails out.. new bike looks the part hope you have lots of fun on it. Vid s are next level now mate.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Cheers Franco. Definitely get the team up there. They would love it!

[@GavinFAllison]

I absolutely love my 9C. Glad you are enjoying riding it.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

An absolute blast Gavin. I can't stop smiling on it 🙌

[@smv9338]

Great filming & the trails look amazing. Really enjoyed watching your edit.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Ah, cheers mate. Really pleased you enjoyed the edit 👍

[@LukeMegBiking]

Looks ace!!!!

[@streetpigeonmtb]

It's so good!!! And we've got Tarland 2 opening in a few weeks. Aberdeenshire is hot right now!!!

[@marcusdavies257]

That looks a proper fun bit of trail 🤘, and loving the bits of drone footage, nicely done 👌

[@streetpigeonmtb]

It's such a good trail. Honestly, you just smile the whole way down 😁

[@marcusdavies257]

@@streetpigeonmtb looks like the kind of trail that gets even better the more you ride it and get to know it 😎

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Yeah, for sure. I'd love something like this at my local!

[@marcusdavies257]

@@streetpigeonmtb ha ha, yeah, that would be living the dream.

[@darrenlavery136]

Great video and the trail bike is stunning really like it Jamie

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Cheers pal. It's a lot of fun to ride! Glad you enjoyed the edit 👍

[@ab_mtb]

Looks amazing, think we will be doing this for our HBR warm up instead 🤣🤣

[@streetpigeonmtb]

I take it you've done Tarland?

[@ab_mtb]

@@streetpigeonmtb no we are heading there on Sunday, HBR on Saturday & noe going to aboyne on Friday night for my mates 40th

[@streetpigeonmtb]

@ab_mtb have a great one buddy 👍

[@rupertbrock417]

Looks like a lot of fun

[@streetpigeonmtb]

I can honestly say that it is one of the best sections of trail I've ridden in a long time. Smiles for miles 😁😁😁

[@LauraJaneWeeTamMTB]

Trail dogs for the win! 🙌Great vid and good to hear a Tarland update!

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Tarland is going to be so good! 👌👌👌

[@TheMTBPOV]

Always enjoy your edits dude, bike looks mega.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Thanks bud. Absolutely loving the new machine 😁

[@TrailTrackerSwitzerland]

What a fabulous section of trail. You certainly look like you're feeling comfortable on the new bike 🤘

[@streetpigeonmtb]

It's incredible eh? There is a lot more trail but it was closed for maintenance that day... A good excuse to go back! Sign of a good bike when you can instantly be at home on it. I can't believe how capable bikes are these days 🤯 Hope you are all good bud.

[@rascott1970]

More Aether videos please! Recently got a 9A in the sale ( atomic blue 👌🏻) and loving it so far.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Ah brilliant! Hope you are enjoying it mate. Expect to see a good few Aether 9 vids this year and in the future 👌

[@DizRidesMtb]

Great vid bro . Class riding n trails. New bike looks sweet dude 👏👏👊👊

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Cheers brother. I'm glad you enjoyed the vid! YT is pretty competitive these days so I'm trying to make sure the content is good 👌

[@DizRidesMtb]

@@streetpigeonmtb awesome bro 👏👊👊

[@streetpigeonmtb]

👌👌👌

[@bigbigpedro100]

I've just had a go on rockhopper.. Gopro doesn't do this trail justice, it's nuts!

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Tell me about it. GoPros do this all the time 🤣

[@garioch_gravel_rider7376]

Awesome edit Jamie! Good to see you loving the ATA trails 😁

[@streetpigeonmtb]

They are brilliant! Expect to see a lot more Aberdeenshire content in 2023 🤙

[@garioch_gravel_rider7376]

@@streetpigeonmtb Excellent! Need to catch up for a ride sometime!

[@streetpigeonmtb]

That would be great 👍

[@rhettetherington1351]

Great video as always. Looks like the new bike is going to get alot of use.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Cheers bud. It's hard to keep off it! I'm going to make sure I spilt the vids up evenly between the bikes though... Well, that's the plan at least 🙈

[@tobyisbister331]

Great video Mr Pigeon 👍

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Cheers buddy. The edits seem to be going well. Looking forward to some spring/summer adventures now for sure!

[@DownhillDesireMTB]

Quality content as usual Jamie👍 really enjoyed the bit showing you using the drone! (me being an aspiring youtuber!) the drone footage takes the content to the next level! but i know it sometimes feels like we are holding up the rides with our faffing about to get "the shot" lol. Life of an MTB content creator aye ! lol

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Ha ha. Indeed! Yeah, thought I'd keep that footage in there to show folks what goes on behind the scenes. I'm glad you are enjoying the vids. I'm trying to make sure the edits are strong in 2023 💪

[@DownhillDesireMTB]

@@streetpigeonmtb buddy you're doing so well! your content/edits are standing head and shoulders above the vast majority of part time youtubers. Your one of my go to sources of inspiration for us "normal folks" trying to crack the YT game lol

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Ah, thanks mate. I've always tried to focus a bit more on the editing side to try and offer something a wee bit different. Keep at it mate. KZbin is next to impossible these days and I believe the war of attrition is real. For a while I got down about my lack of progress in channel growth, so now I just focus making the edits I want to make rather than chasing views. I've been a lot happier since doing that and ironically, I think I've had better views since taking thay approach. Thanks for taking time to comment and feedback. Best of luck with your channel and have an awesome 2023👌

[@shaneycarter8803]

Great work as usual Pal. Picking up my 9c on Thursday as presently away in Amsterdam with my bestie. Going full top end build with Zero Moto 3 carbon wheels, xx1 drivetrain and code RSC as I'm a bit heavier. Deity carbon bars and reverb dropper. Running Pike ultimate 140mm and the same Ultimate deluxe rear shock The invis kit has arrived for installation prior to build. Can't wait to get it to Hamsterley, my local trails. Ps how's your thoughts on the rear shock ? Cheers Pal stay safe 👍

[@streetpigeonmtb]

That sounds like an incredible build mate. Really top end! Would be interested to hear what you think about the carbon wheels. Shock has been flawless so far. Very supple with a nice poppy feel and a decent ramp up on it. I'm enjoying it. Thanks for taking the time to comment. Let me know how you get on with the new steed!

[@shaneycarter8803]

That's great to hear your thoughts on the shock as this was exactly what I was hoping for 👌 Looking forward to trying out the zip Moto's too, the build quality is top drawer with the new V2 hub with practically instant engagement. Hoping that the ankle flex they are meant to have will soak up the little bumps whilst improving traction etc. I'll let you know as soon as she's ridden and tested out. Can't wait mate. All the best 👍

[@streetpigeonmtb]

You too! 😁👍

[@DrFaroon]

Where is the Rockhopper trail, Jamie? Looks like you drove to Relish from wherever it is?

[@streetpigeonmtb]

It's pretty much in Aboyne itself. If you check my Strava out or get on Trailforks you'll find it. Relish is in Birse Woods which is a 5 minute drive from Aboyne 👍

[@DrFaroon]

@@streetpigeonmtb Found it - Trail Forks search engine fail. I've been to Birse Woods a plenty. Looks like you're doing the trails I did last week - I had a week in Aviemore, so we did Glenlivet, Laggan, Balloch, Learnie, Fort Bill. Great week. Now looking forward to the opening of Tarland 2, and the updated Glassie trails, while hitting the locals at Ball.

[@streetpigeonmtb]

So many good trail options in 2023 mate 👌

[@re7qi]

Hi, how tall are you and what size frame were you riding?

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Hi there. I'm 189cm and was on a large 👍 I could fit XL on most Bird frames but L feels right for the trails I ride 👍

[@kevinwood8021]

Jamie great VLOG and trails. One pot thoughts?👊

[@streetpigeonmtb]

Twin pots... One would be pushing it I think 😁 The Cudas are very good - my only criticism is they took probably two rides to bed in. The initial bite feel is similar to Shimano, however the Formulas have more modulation after the initial bite. Overall I think twin pots are more than ample for a trail bike and/or lighter riders.