South Lake Tahoe - Mr Toads Wild Ride w/ B1ker

Finally got a chance to hook up with B1ker B1 and had an amazing time in South Lake Tahoe's Mr Toads Wild Ride. Challenging climb - check. Technical descents - Check. Amazing views - check!
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[@DaBinChe]

I last rode Mr. Toads over 20years ago and was extremely winded too. But boy what a wild ride it was!

[@johnbob9297]

Great video...makes me envious...u guys are great to listen to and watch keep up the vids we here in the east are in snow mode now so this is great to ccccccccccccccc!!!!!!!!

[@mtbsavant5414]

Glad you enjoyed it. This was definitely one to remember!

[@MitchOnTwoWheels]

Awesome! Looks like a ton of fun!

[@mtbsavant5414]

It was a great ride for sure. Can't wait to get back up there

[@B1KER]

So much to say! What an awesome edit! You got some great footage. Thanks for the amazing intro! I'm stoked that you said it was one of your best days ever and I got to be part of it! Was so much fun finally meeting you.

[@mtbsavant5414]

Thanks for putting this together and driving. All I could think about this week was getting back up there!

[@B1KER]

MTB Savant Oddly enough as much pain it was to get up there, that trail was probably the best one I've ridden as well. The one guy said Downieville is better. I personally like that we had to earn that ride and it just had a slice of everything I love about riding mountain bikes. Glad you were able to make it.

[@sohaibyounus]

B1KER next time let me know I would love to ride with you guys too!

[@mtbsavant5414]

I'll withold judgement until I ride Downvieville myself, but I totally feel ya. I love the "backcountry" ride of climbing and descending. As you say, pay to play.

[@blazerman61]

Jesus moonlight ain't no ERs up in them thar hills ...

[@mtbsavant5414]

Lol

[@mtbingadventures1551]

Lo be the part where Moonlight Leather Foot was sesioning the drop. I am glad you guys got to ride Toads together. Great video! I love that trail and all of Tahoe area.

[@mtbsavant5414]

Huge props to Mr Leatherfoot for not giving up. Glad you enjoyed the video. I need to make it up a few more times before the snow comes.

[@mtbingadventures1551]

Mr. Leatherfoot crashed when I rode with him and Robert. He cut open his knee pretty good. He is a warrior that is for certain. I plan on riding Tahoe trails next several weekends. If you want to ride up there let me know. I have been on most of the trails and know enough to get us lost.

[@mtbsavant5414]

It wouldn't be a ride without a MLF crash lol. I think he opened the same wounds on this ride that he got on DV. Next few weekends are tough. It's looking like Sept at the earliest for me.

[@mtbingadventures1551]

September would be cool. We can maybe do a part of the Tahoe Rim Trail and Flume Trail.

[@MrTonka]

Nice! I remember climbing up hills back when i was a clydesdale myself. Never enough oxygen!! haha

[@SingletracksWhiskey]

That's a lot of nicknames, poor Trent. What a gorgeous area!

[@mtbsavant5414]

Working on that nickname for Trent :)

[@jacksonunlimited]

How'd the 4.5 handle the trails? Great video a always

[@mtbsavant5414]

Like a boss! I mentioned it at 11:00

[@jacksonunlimited]

Just got to that part, lol. I wanted to take mine up there but was worried about the rear travel issue as well. Good to know it'll handle it.

[@SilentSentry1776]

9:23 LOL ya know that survival instinct....

[@SilentSentry1776]

NIce to hear you didn't regret taking the SB 4.5. I decided I'm taking mine and not the Bronson out to CO/UT next month now that I have a new shock on it.

[@mtbsavant5414]

You wound't happen to be the guy who installed a DPX2 would you? I was contemplating doing a similar upgrade myself.

[@SilentSentry1776]

MTB Savant I did the Cane Creek DB Inline, my buddy did the DPX2. He didn't seem to notice that much of a difference and honestly it looks like he has more pedal bob now. Mine is night and day... completely different bike. We both had the bastardized Trail Tune with the XC can. I couldn't use my last 1" of travel without going to almost 50% sag. But I am 250# too...

[@mtbsavant5414]

Great feedback, thanks!

[@sohaibyounus]

Man it looks awesome, except the pedal section of course lol. That drop would have been much easier to huck then roll it imo. Great video as always, keep up the good quality work!

[@mtbsavant5414]

Hey man glad you enjoyed it. I was thinking the same thing about that drop.

[@mtbsavant5414]

I actually went back to watch a Trailpeak video of that section and they definitely hucked the f*ck out of that section.

[@sohaibyounus]

MTB Savant lol I am sure, even though I am still a beginner I would always try to Huck any thing more then 2 feet.

[@mtbsavant5414]

Good for you. I watched your videos and you're making huge progress for a "beginner" ;)

[@goranradakovic4108]

Always nice to see how good production videos You made. I'm 54 now, got an old aluminum 150mm Giant, wait for both knee surgery, but still ridin', and hope wil do that long time more. Always glad to see I'm not the only one of a kind in community. Keep doin' a great videos bro'

[@mtbsavant5414]

That's awesome. Keep rocking it Goran!

[@chancebex5947]

Great riding on your part showing just how capable the Yeti SI platform is. The switch infinity bikes can't be judged by the travel numbers "114mm" on your bike because it's so compliant and balanced with the front end "140mm Fork" giving great geometry to tackle that Tech fest of a trail. Thank you for another quality video MTB Savant !!! I'm looking forward to riding that trail with you in the future

[@mtbsavant5414]

Right on Chance. You'll love this trail!

[@MrDiscoRock]

Riding without pads and wearing a tank = hardcore Great work on the video!

[@mtbsavant5414]

Thanks man. MLF is one of a kind

[@CalvinYuMTB]

Awesome video! We were just up in Tahoe a couple of weeks ago and road Mr Toad's for the first time. The climb and technical section at the top are no joke. After the ride I felt Mr Toad's was the best trail I had ever ridden, until we road Downieville the next day. You have to try Downieville if you haven't already!

[@mtbsavant5414]

I was telling MTB Adventures that I've got a DV cherry that needs to be popped. Maybe I'll organize a group ride.

[@mannyfnsc29]

Great video James.. I'm almost 50 and love seeing guys my age and up out there killing it. As long as I stay healthy, I'll be riding. Trails looked super fun btw..

[@mtbsavant5414]

Right on Manny. Age is just a #

[@RyanBoardman234s]

Great video. The more I watch your videos, the more I enjoy them.

[@mtbsavant5414]

What a great compliment. Thanks for watching!

[@MateuszPlewicki]

I used before a power bank connected to karma grip on the longer rides. A bit of weight penalty, but overall you have no battery concerns at all.

[@mtbsavant5414]

Yeah I need to start doing that!

[@GangGangClips]

Dude how has your Garmin not gotten caught on the front brake line?

[@mtbsavant5414]

+MTB Daily the lines are trimmed pretty short. Just enough to turn the bars

[@Enrightauto]

Loving the vids man this one was great. Keep them coming and keep rocking those awesome trails. I went and demo'd the pivot today it was pretty good.

[@mtbsavant5414]

Thanks Chris, much appreciated. Glad you got to throw a leg over the Pivot!

[@jasonsenior5601]

Just found your channel. Great stuff, man! It's always good to see other Bay Area riders on KZbin, it's helped me discover new trails.

[@mtbsavant5414]

Right on man! Welcome aboard!

[@BrianVaughn]

Great video. I need to find a way to get to Tahoe to go riding. So much awesome stuff in that area.

[@B1KER]

Brian Vaughn I got a place you can stay buddy!

[@mtbsavant5414]

I've got a backup place for you stay, although I'm sure Rob's beer selection is much better than mine!

[@BrianVaughn]

B1KER I might take you guys up on that. I'll actually be in Napa in October. It's a 17th anniversary trip. Not sure I can sneak a ride in but theirs always a chance.

[@mtbsavant5414]

Congrats on the anniversary.

[@MateuszPlewicki]

Brian, let me know when exactly, so we could maybe go ride demo forest if you can divert a bit from Napa...

[@parallaxmtb]

I like your approach with voice narrations while riding dude, keep it up, I've been considering this as well!

[@mtbsavant5414]

Thanks for the positive feedback!

[@JordanByron]

Moonlight Leatherfoot: Baller name, to match his big brass balls. Great ride! You could really tell how much fun you guys were having.

[@mtbsavant5414]

Big balls indeed!

[@dank3823]

Nice vid. I liked your fancy intro of Robert. Great trails too. 👍

[@mtbsavant5414]

A fancy guy deserves a fancy intro!

[@andreuosika]

Hey MTB Savant - wanted to ping you about Joaquin Miller, what trails do you recommend? My buddies and I are going this Monday AM. Any recommendations would be great! - Thanks.

[@mtbsavant5414]

Definitely hit several loops on Cinderella trail. If you're up for it give Chapparal a go. There's 1 section that's pretty technical but the rest isn't too bad.

[@andreuosika]

Thanks man!

[@RyanMarcyesOutdoors]

I have watched a few clips from and I have to say that you have some pretty rad filming, editing and narrating skills. Ohh and bike handling too. Glad to see you got to ride with Rob #B1KER and his crew!! I hope you two can do some more Colabs together!! Well I subbed and am looking forward to some new clips. Keep the rubber side down and remember to LIVE-LIFE-LOUD!!!

[@mtbsavant5414]

Thanks for the compliment and welcome aboard! Glad to have you

[@TinsaTube]

That intro was epic! :D

[@mtbsavant5414]

He can be my wingman anytime!

[@emtblife5825]

YO MTB Savant... great video man. Cool that you and B1ker were able to hook up for a ride. I definitely need to see if I can catch the next one with you guys. I see we are Yeti brethrens too. Let me know if you decide to every do a yeti Tribe gathering.

[@mtbsavant5414]

Thanks and glad you enjoyed it. Really digging your 5.5

[@ckirvine]

Wow! Loved it. New sub here. Heard about you from BikerB1, actually he always mentions you as I'm sure you know. I didn't realize you made videos. GREAT QUALITY btw. Looking forward to more footage and hopefully being able to ride with you guys some time. Also invest in some more batteries, I didn't want the video to end. Keep up the great work and I'm looking forward to your next video. Now I'm gonna check out your older videos.

[@mtbsavant5414]

Thanks I really appreciate the comments and glad you're stoked on the channel. I'm just getting started and there's so much more to come!

[@Trailjunkie62]

Will be there 31st thru 7th and will be staying at northstar. Are you guys planning to hit the bike park?

[@mtbsavant5414]

No plans to hit the park just yet. There's so many good adventure trails to hit first!

[@kfivemtb]

killer video! couldn't stop watching! you just got a new subscriber!! maybe ill be 2k :)

[@mtbsavant5414]

K FIVEmtb I'm glad you enjoyed it and thank you for the sub!