Riding Apple Turnover! The Hardest Tech Trail at Slaughter Pen!

[@dandemore8057]

I basically had the same wreck in downeville except i rolled like 20 ft down lol, sick trail

[@CobraKyle]

My poor Dan! Good thing we're tough as nails!

[@johnnydoe66]

That's my type of trail, love technical sections that you really have to be on your game to ride.

[@CobraKyle]

Agreed! Tech is usually my strong point. Need to react faster next time!

[@okayatbikes1909]

I rolled off a trail a week and a half ago. It was the trail that connects between the bottom of Shroen train and goes over to hand cut hollow. Not as techy as apple turnover or rotten to the core, but still a bit techy.

[@CobraKyle]

Ah yeah I haven't ridden that way yet. Glad you're alright! Surprised I still haven't met you on the trails!

[@okayatbikes1909]

@@CobraKyle I was working until mid March and since I don’t live in B-ville I couldn’t get up there much. Since then, I haven’t ridden nearly enough, because allergies are making me sick when it’s not too wet to ride 😫

[@harrygrimley4352]

Made me laugh. Thanks. Glad your ok. Been there done that. The feeling of triumph and the smash of failure. I made it! Yes! No no no!

[@MTBTrailMagic]

Seems every ride I do at the moment is a top ripper, forearm grazer, shin sweller or hip bruiser. Good to see I'm not the only one haha!

[@CobraKyle]

Lol it's getting everyone lately! My first ride back after this crash 3 days later, and I end up doing the same thing...just not as severe. Only two rides on this bike...and crashed both times haha.

[@ryanrayburn1894]

Love how quickly it went from celebration to “no no no”… well done leaving the camera running afterwards though.

[@CobraKyle]

haha. I probably just forgot it was even on. I did the same type of crash a few days after this, just not as rough a landing. I don't know what's wrong with me!

[@ryanrayburn1894]

@@CobraKyle my shoulder is still hurting from a pretty mild crash on a very basic trail over a month ago.... it's cognitive decline bro, we are old!

[@lucaneuburg976]

nice| one!! But I would use flat pedals for this kind os slow tech ride..!!

[@CobraKyle]

Yeah probably best lol

[@ts1677]

Thanks!

[@CobraKyle]

Thank you! I appreciate the donation!

[@JaredRMorgan]

Classic GoPro not doing those chunks justice. Nice job dude!

[@CobraKyle]

Thanks man! It's certainly a tough one!

[@JaredRMorgan]

@@CobraKyle I want to add that the fall was you living my worst fear about that trail. lol.

[@huntstyle]

I've "ridden" that trail! I did it in the other direction, though. I've also rolled down a hill in Bentonville, so it appears that you're just trying to copy me!

[@CobraKyle]

Anything to match that Hunstyle Lifestyle! That's cool you've ridden this trail. It's not really a popular trail here I'd say.

[@huntstyle]

@@CobraKyle yep, wayyyyyy back in 2018!

[@RunBikeMike]

Brad just test rode that bike. Oh nice climbing.

[@CobraKyle]

Me and Brad will be some bad ass biking buddies!

[@RunBikeMike]

@@CobraKyle yes that is a fact and true all at the same time.

[@colbyntx8578]

Looks like a workout! I’ll be in Bentonville this weekend. I will not be hitting this trail! 😜. I hurt my wrist last weekend riding in Buda so super chunky sucks right now.

[@CobraKyle]

Cool you'll be in town! Say what's up if you see me riding!

[@colbyntx8578]

@@CobraKyle will do! I’ll b on the 22’Xtrada 7. Rode 10 miles at Ben Geren in Ft Smith this morning.

[@stylusmtb1762]

Well at least the bike is truly broken in now.

[@CobraKyle]

Didn't take long! It now can be listed as "Gently used" on Facebook marketplace haha

[@DirtySanchez943]

Nice ride...Whats the size of a bike?

[@CobraKyle]

Thanks! It's a size Large Fathom.

[@bencourter5333]

What do you think of the giant fathom? Im looking to get a solid trail hardtail that is under 2000 and the fathom has caught my eye. Love the content!

[@yoavmiller216]

Been waiting since the begginning of the pademic for one to show up at the dealers after demoing it once. It's one of the best trail hardtais out there, and probably the best at this price, which is another reason why they never have it in store. Rats!!

[@CobraKyle]

Thanks Ben! I've only been on it twice so far, but initial impressions are good. I'm most pleased that they kept the price at $1,500 when nearly every other bike went up in price. I'm hoping next Friday will be my first impressions video on this bike.

[@hammingtools]

I have a 2021 Fathom 2 and I really like it, although it is my first “real” MTB so I don’t really have anything to compare it to.

[@mikeskiest7817]

Glad you made it out ok, that trip looks rough haha. love the tech but not climbing tech.

[@CobraKyle]

Thanks bud! Got lucky on that crash for sure. Sad to say, but I kind of like tech climbing too haha

[@mikeskiest7817]

@@CobraKyle all the power to you. You think you will hit up Windrock this year?

[@eatnosenuggets]

Really wanted a fathom back in December of 2020. Lbs said "it'll be here in 18 months". :(

[@CobraKyle]

Yeah I've been looking for one for a long time. Was shocked when I walked in my local shop and they had just gotten a couple in. Bought it on the spot lol. Have had lots of comments asking for me to review this, so that should be coming along soon!

[@KillerArcadeGames]

"My corpse" hahaha

[@CobraKyle]

Rumor has it, it's still laying there haha

[@Smegma_pirate]

It’s interesting how “crappy rocky trails” are referred to as “tech”

[@CobraKyle]

I for one vote to have them officially name changed to crappy rock trails lol.

[@eugene44569]

you could habe bought a stoic for less money

[@CobraKyle]

Could have, but doesn't come with a dropper, so once you factor that in...pretty much the same price.