Slim Goes ELECTRIC in Arizona! 2024 Road Trip Part 12

With the popularity of electric vehicles on the rise, I decide to try one for myself. I also re-visit Saddle Mountain after a 5 year absence and do a little rock scrambling.
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[@davidstepro7486]

As an avid mountain biker for over 30 years I will respectfully offer one piece of advice. There is no such thing as puncture proof tires so please add sealant to your tires and carry the necessary tools and tubes for a trail repair. There is nothing worse than getting stuck miles from your home base. Good luck and have fun!

[@ryanschmitz9731]

Also: wear gloves.

[@roadsidemanners]

FYI, Lectric adds tire sealant at the factory.

[@tracker5849]

Good words

[@AellaMaud]

@@roadsidemanners Still, carry tools/tubes for the unexpected. No guarantees. LD Cycler x 50+ years.

[@luisvelasco316]

Gotta watch for goathead thorns in the dry country; they'll puncture anything.

[@zendt66]

"SP" - Indeed! Your "follow me" drone was great to use with the bike.

[@suzanneta8]

@zendt66 I was wondering how he did that ...didn't know there was a follow me drone. Amazing technology.

[@user-pz5mu4rd8w]

How does he do that?

[@lizp.9513]

@@user-pz5mu4rd8whis drone has a "follow me" feature he can use as he's moving.

[@SarahGraymatter]

Amazing

[@marilynrenaud1892]

Outstanding! Slim, you go above and beyond with your videos. Gorgeous boondocking spot with beautiful views. Congrats on going electric with (in my opinion) the best E-bike out there. I gotta say, I was on the edge of my seat watching you climb that mountain with all of its loose rocks...but the view from the top was spectacular! The shots of the sky both day and night were incredible. That was a very impressive special effects light show displaying your initials. You seriously put a heck of a lot of work and talent into the making of your videos, and it shows. Thank you for sharing your amazing journey. Safe travels.

[@vandersnickmcduffle7333]

We need to get Steve Wallis down here next winter to camp in that little pocket cave.

[@marilynrenaud1892]

I love Steve Wallis

[@samdevallance1527]

He would totally do it.

[@EstacadaOregon]

You never disappointment me, but todays video was by far supreme.

[@lapsedluddite3381]

That campsite was stunning, the night sky was breathtaking, and the climb had me wondering if you were going to bump into Foresty Forest in that magical cave. Thank you for all the work you do to give us these gorgeous videos!

[@binder098]

Well done, Slim. Lot's of colorful content. I couldn't help but think of your obituary when climbing alone over that rough terrain. I sure hope you have some backup, redundancy in case of a broken ankle or such. That would make a good portion of a future video, how I protect myself in the outback. Anyway, we don't want to lose you, so be extra careful.

[@thomasmurray4407]

Hi Slim my wife and I have had our e bikes for 2 years now. Quick way to put a smile on a retirees face was to buy an e bike. In the desert environment there are NO shortages of the catus spikes to cause flat tires. There are several preventative things that you can do to help minimize them. Tire liners, and green slime are 2 choices. Carry a repair kit with enough tools to fix a flat when it is repairable. Little things like loose bolts on the kick stand and front axel and the little screws on the derailer are things to watch for. Another GOOD thing to buy is a small electric pump , very small and super for flat tires. Not that expensive and very handy. If a tube leak is small you can just pull the tube out and do the repair without removing the wheel. The front tire is easy but a rear flat is another story if it is a gash in the tube then it is impossible to patch. For this reason you should always carry a spare tube. This size tube is not easy to find at a CTC for example.There are utube videos on the correct way to remove the spare wheel if it becomes necessary. These bikes are high on the thieves to do list are ANY security lock can be quickly cut with a cordless grinder. An "air tab" tracker chip is the best insurance to get your bike back when it's gets stolen. We keep ours under constance surveillance here in NB All that said enjoy your new bike. They are a lot of fun and good exercise. Have a nice day. Tom in the Maritimes at the NB-NS border .

[@BretSnyder]

I agree, tire liners are a must for desert riding. I believe Slim is Android, so a Tile tracker would be recommended.

[@oldfisherman5112]

I bought a Motiv spark ebike in January 2015 after renting one in Cali. On my second battery and have put 1000's of miles on it. 80% asphalt, 20% off road. Second week I had it I got a flat about 15 miles from home. Luckily I got a friend to come rescue me. Now I carry a patch kit , tools , pump and spare tube in my saddlebags.

[@Mflask76]

A great way to start a Monday morning watching a Slim video!!!

[@elizabethreid9448]

I agree. Nothing better. 1st cup of coffee accompanied with a Slim video. Doesn't get any better.

[@TheMikeseiler]

Welcome to the Lectric bike family. We got ours nearly 2 years ago. It's great for getting around locally when you don't want to unhitch or the trail gets too rough or narrow for the truck. It is also good for scouting ahead to make sure there is a turnaround for the trailer. Finally, also great for getting to a nearby bathroom in a hurry when nature calls. And the Lectic folks have been most helpful and accommodating.

[@cherylfarrell1638]

My goodness Slim I think you turn this video into a 10 I can’t believe I’m actually seeing this. Holy smokes. Your persistence. And hard work is appreciated. Big time.

[@adventurousspirit6628]

Your videos are so captivating and authentic. Your drone shots, editing and general photography have greatly improved since your earlier videos. The alien looking imposed image was great! Safe and happy travels to you Slim. 💕

[@zlatkozlatko100]

I live in Germany. It's time for afternoon coffee and a Slim Potatohead. 😊

[@kdhartman44]

What part of Germany are you in? I was in Heidelberg 7 years, Mannheim for 3, and Wiesbaden for 3. My daughter lives in Hammersbach. Small world!

[@user-pz5mu4rd8w]

Its bedtime here and bacon and egg with corn on the cob

[@deaconmn]

The view from the top of that mountain was breathtaking. Thank you for putting forth the effort to get there. The sunset and night sky was stunning. Brought a lot of peace to my heart.

[@charlotterobinson1302]

you got the shot. loved that bird flying over your summit.

[@mbeaux5693]

I miss Arizona. My son was born in Phoenix. That was 34 years ago, and we came back closer to family when my ex got out of the Marine Corp. The night skies are spectacular.

[@dianeb.4791]

Your photography is beautiful and your determination is great…how you can climb like that amazes us!!

[@billcottle1317]

Slim…I never seem to be amazed at the quality of your video productions, and am always grateful for your creativity and storytelling skills. Another ‘home run’! Thank you…and safe travels. When do you next plan to come to Idaho. If you think Arizona has great geography, you don’t want to miss the diversity in Idaho. I’m happy to point out a few of the finer points you’ll want to visit.

[@shenry4485]

I don’t know why I always thought you traveled alone. Was surprised when I saw the bike footage. Someone had to be there to film it. Nice to have someone to share travels with.

[@gailcurl8663]

And don't forget them Snakes!! I Love Your Adventurous Road Trips Around the Country. Stay Safe and Drink Plenty of Water!!

[@captaincurt3180]

A piece of bike-safety kit that most newbies overlook is: padded-palm gloves. This is especially true for rocky, mountainous terrain...

[@sharonfroehlich6457]

Not just a fun video, JUST BEAUTIFUL SLIM!!! The sky footage was breathtaking!!! Thank you!!!

[@Kaeteymae]

❤ Wow! Incredible hike! You make it seem so easy Slim! You are in great shape and you are also a brave man! ❤

[@kathysimon7541]

If you're able to elevate the seat so that when you sit on it, your leg is almost straight when on the pedal, it'll be more comfortable on your knees. :)

[@therusticcaveman]

That little drone did a great job! Great video. Thanks

[@garylgoldberg]

Wanted to say this also.

[@TerryW5379]

Slim you outdid yourself on this awesome video with rock climbing, hiking, and cycling. Then to end it with a breath taking light show, WOW! May need to watch again in a week or so, thank you.

[@mollyisenbarger1]

I have no words for that ending, Slim. Speechless. Thank you for bringing us a little slice of heaven through your adventures!

[@svaytong219]

It’s a good day when Slim posted a new video

[@escapeartist8581]

Beautiful area with great videography. Thank you for sharing it with us. An ebike is on my wish list. Thank you for showing us yours.

[@plove523]

Amazing video as usual. Those framed shots inside the cave were beautiful. I have 2 Lectric enikes. Originally I got the XP2 step through to take in my little class c for running to the store while camped. I quickly found out it was too heavy for me to lift into the class c. I got an XP Lite and that is the one I take camping. I use the XP2 around home for getting around in my little community as it's more comfy with the front fork suspension. I am happy with them. If price were no object I would have gotten a different brand with a more tailored to me frame, but they are fine for what I got them for, which is running errands, going out to eat, grocery shopping and short bike trails. I haven't ridden either of them over 14 miles at a time. That's about how long my backside can take it.

[@yooperdog]

Probably should have had your helmet on for a climb like that. Thanks for removing the trash.

[@silaslongshot941]

A more trusting soul, or maybe just consistently lucky, but driving off with your chair out there for the snatching and no hitch lock to keep the whole rig from wandering off into the sunset is something I just can't do. Nice bike!

[@lja1229]

I absolutely love our Arizona Sunsets... everytime I see one, I stop whatever I'm doing and take it all in and enjoy its beauty 🌵🌵

[@fog360]

I don’t care what anyone else says your videos are the best. I Enjoy watching them , hi from the uk

[@janeschool]

Your night time photography is candy for the eyes!

[@5argetech56]

17:03 - Slim that cup belongs to - Dutch Bros. Coffee Restaurant company! Let them know how their garbage has been disposed of!

[@YouCanCallMeDon]

Be very careful... those things are notorious for doing damage to older folks... and I have a friend who has been seriously injured twice (he did not learn the first time). Wear as much gear as you can... gloves, elbows, knee pads, helmet at the very least. If you trail ride, you are 100% going to take a few spills... that is just the way it is. The gloves/elbow protection will really serve you well. AND SURE ENOUGH... you already had your first spill. Many more to come, I promise. Just wear gear... and you will be fine.

[@sheilarussell8852]

Wow, so much work went into producing this video for us. Greatly appreciated Slim 🙏

[@johndecriscio9586]

Great job in climbing to the peak of the mountain. The views were awesome.

[@cindy1568]

It's all the rain we had this winter, the 🌵 blooms should be outstanding the year

[@_tripsa]

You drove right past the exit to my house off the highway. I live in Avondale Arizona. Yes, that traffic is ridiculous! Stay safe out there I would hate to turn on the news to hear a Canadian KZbinr was attacked by a dancing lizard!

[@DonnasRoadTrips]

First thing I noticed is how green it looks. Nice seeing life come back to the landscape.

[@michaelgegoski3288]

Your videos are awesome and I love the way you present your travels around the country. Thank you for sharing them with us. Please take care and stay safe 😊

[@rcdad2]

My wife and I got e-bikes to take camping last year and we love them.

[@toronado455]

This shot was amazing! 26:40 the answer to the question "what does rain look like when you're not in it"

[@tagr7269]

Just found your channel ,loving it ,..also thank you for your service, picking up other people's garbage. and anyone else reading this ,if you've picked up other people's garbage, you're a hero, thank you

[@kristinehulet1997]

Maybe a chest harness for your camera would be safer for your hikes. Enjoying your adventures.

[@lisahurst1940]

Slim your video’s just keep getting better and better! Loved the hike, E-Bike experience and the ending with the storm, sunset and stars was the best! Glad you are doing well. Nice to be over that trees down and freezing your butt of section of life you just went thru. Happy trails! Stay safe out there too! 😊

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

I have had eBikes since 2003 and they are better than ever in 2024. I prefer a Pedelec (pedal sensing assist only...no throttle) and just keep riding my 2016-2017 Haibikes while watching the eBike industry grow. The first time I rode an eBike I knew it was the transport for me. I rarely drive around town these days. Yes they can be expensive yet those with quality batteries can last a decade or more. It is an investment in yourself. Enjoy.

[@robertstrohm2412]

Excellent as always. Thank you for sharing your adventures Slim. ❤

[@stevejenqpnelson9770]

Nice! That’ll give you some new adventure options! And remember Slim, ‘You’re not stuck IN traffic, you ARE traffic’.😊

[@Morongobill]

Ten years from now when Slim comes back to this camp, he can ride the bike up the mountain. We'll have to call him Slim Macaskill🤠😁👍

[@billheckman5937]

Beautiful scenery. We never get tired of videos. Thanks for sharing

[@DunRovinRanch-1969]

Welcome to Lectric e-bike world. I’ve been riding mine for three years. Oh, the places it will take you. Enjoy!

[@daleguenther5826]

Great video! The rock climbing had me on the edge of my seat! Getting up there used to be a challenge, but getting down was much more difficult! Thank you for taking us along!

[@vandersnickmcduffle7333]

That timelaps of the stars was EPIC.

[@gingerkoel5608]

It was great to see you climb up Saddle Rock, the view was spectacular. The new Electric bike looked very fun, good video, thanks!

[@yodyod7]

Close encounters of the slim kind.

[@findingfairies]

We are really enjoying your honest and well made videos - both trial and error moments and those mixed with adventures in natural beauty! We learn new things every time, as we are just now venturing out into the small trailer camping world. Thank you.

[@RippSnortin]

Back about 15 years when there were only a couple of factory made very expensive Ebikes avaliable, I built one from a kit. It was only 250 watts but really flattened the hilly terrain where l live. Rode it for a while but always felt guilty and lazy for not being human powered. I love bicycles and the effort it takes to ride one. Gave up the Ebike and went back to peddling. I'm 69 and still in pretty good shape. I'll give Ebikes another try when that changes.

[@truckmann1762]

Listening you breathing hard made my heart palpitate.

[@tmhimdynamite3747]

Phew, I experienced vertigo watching you climb that mountain. Great job making it to the top!

[@vanbrendle]

Love your self-made light show Slim!

[@mikitrip9455]

Damn slim that night show was absolute gold

[@Sam-ck4gd]

Tough hike for a guy in his forties. Nice job.

[@SarahGraymatter]

SP you are enlightened

[@catherinebrown8934]

Don’t be overconfident about those snakes! I live outside of Tucson and found my very much alive and well first rattler of the season in my yard at the end of January.

[@glenysperry3421]

Stunning scenery.

[@donnapatterson4615]

Absolutely breathtaking.

[@williamhager1872]

Great photography! Thanks.

[@Photo-Voyager]

Excellent photography. You definitely put a lot of effort into your videos. You probably hiked that mountain twice after moving the camera so many times. The new drone is really working out well for you.

[@michellecollins9650]

Beautiful ending of another day. Thank you so much. Needed it.

[@1977GBH]

Beautiful night time light show Slim thank you for sharing your Adventures. Summer resident across from NB in Maine! Grew up there and now retired.

[@oldfisherman5112]

What an amazing view. I visit my sister in snowflake, but have never been in the Phoenix area. Enjoy the bike

[@donnasnorthernlights2089]

Slim, I have that same exact bike in white! I absolutely love it!❤ just be sure to tu n in gear down to 1 or hen going down a hill.❤

[@jK-yj2tl]

Another wonderful view filled video … thank you for the spring climb !

[@Rick-wx4md]

Electricity is good. Thank you Slim

[@taurota1554]

awesome as always.thanks for sharing and taking us along.

[@maryvalent961]

You are a gutsy guy. Kudos Slim!

[@Oceangirl326]

Well Slim, you finally fixed a meal I’d like to eat. You will really enjoy your ebike. The video was nice as the light show of stars was beautiful. Have a safe trip!

[@salliannebrown8129]

Spectacular scenery and adventure.

[@ranuts2]

Another fun, interesting and well photographed video Slim, thank you !

[@SteveA25414]

What a beautiful video! That country!

[@Trilobite4127]

Beautiful camera work and we always enjoy watching your videos. You are always informative and interesting. Hope you’re having a wonderful Easter.

[@hughvanhoose2436]

Well Hello Slim, I’m here in S. Florida. Anything over 10 feel in elevation is scary. As a 77 year old man, watching you slip and slide on the rocks made me nervous. It was the feeling I had watching men rescreening the pool cage walking the beans directly over the cement patio or the landscapers stand on top of an 8 foot folding latter with a chainsaw trimming my oak tree. It was a touch unsettling. Best wishes for safe travels.

[@markrenfrow9873]

Very nice video Slim!

[@tomday1318]

Biking fun!! Love the area. Thx for bringing us along.

[@meinschatzi8978]

I live in California… even in a secluded spot I would not dare drive off and leave a chair out side the camper! Lol Loved the bike and views! I really like you have the drone to see the full view of the area… so pretty! Thank you for filming and glad you’re now electric, hope to see more in later videos.

[@gmaneis]

Such drop dead gorgeous scenery. Thank you so much for sharing it.🙂

[@penelopelevario4843]

I enjoy following your adventures. Thank you

[@jefflunt9615]

One of your best. Loved the last flashlight show. Thanks Slim.

[@kjkayjay]

Gorgeous night time footage! Thanks.

[@pierremajor8712]

I really enjoyed this video, the bike and hiking were great to watch such peace and serenity, thank you!

[@markheil6374]

That little drone you have sure does a professional and quality job. Love your videos.

[@rl5271]

Slim, This was a most enjoyable video! The bike, desert, climb to the cave and on to the top for a beautiful view made me want to follow in your steps on my trip next March 2025. Thanks for the beautiful night-time ending!

[@ghelley]

Wow . Great Drone footage 👍👍

[@trafficsnitch3505]

Fabulous cinematography Slim

[@linh8997]

Wow. Wow wow. Zwounds, how beautiful! Thank you!

[@AlHutchings]

Beautiful, thanks Slim.

[@cherylfarrell1638]

I gotta say that looks extremely dangerous up there looks like there could be a rock slide at any moment, but I see you’re being careful. My wife says don’t damage that hat she likes it.