THANKS TO SETHS BIKE HACKS // 2020 TRAIL BUILDING, PART 1

[@AlessandroBergomi]

It’s good to hear that even when we get old and grumpy, we still get inspiration from those who are younger

[@ShutUpandRideMTB]

You and I get to do the greatest job ever. Cheers Alex!

[@setha9762]

I blame Seth as well. and you too. I've been watching both your videos , becoming inspired to get a mountain bike. I have 80 acres of woods and I've come to the decision that there's quite a few places that I will never be able to reach with any vehicle , but making some mountain bike trails sounds like an awesome way to enjoy more of my property . I already went out and got a saw blade attachment for a weed eater to take care of those nasty bush honeysuckle in the way of my new bike trails. Thanks for sharing!

[@ShutUpandRideMTB]

Glad you enjoyed it. BTW, Seths Bike Hacks also has a new channel called Berm Peak Express that is a little more nitty gritty on the "how to" and such. Cheers Seth A!

[@lanyouree8532]

Living in North Texas we have rolling hills but no mountains but we still build trails. My two granddaughters are 5 & 8 and get to spend a few weeks a year. Last year I managed to build about 0.4 miles of single track in my 2 acre back yard. They live in Colorado and developed some pretty impressive mountain biking skill with parents who ride with them. Besides riding in Colorado they head to Moab regularly so these kids can ride. I bought them a couple of decent bikes when I knew they were coming so they could entertain themselves. It is nothing like the parks and trails they are use to but they tried to wear them out. The terrain is terraced on a hill dropping down to a creek below. Plenty of climbing and lots of turns and loops make up the 0.4 miles. After trimming a few trees and clearing some brush I was able to mow close to the ground except in rocky areas, then used a DR Trimmer with heavy duty line set on lowest level to clear all the way to the dirt. Hopefully I can add a few features and berms this year. The terracing provides nice rolls on the way down and nice climbs on the way up. That DR Trimmer made clearing the grass much easier. It also helps keep the trail clean of grass when it isn’t used enough. Good luck on your trail but do yourself a favor and try a walk behind string trimmer with the biggest gauge line you can run.

[@lanyouree8532]

Now that I found your channel I have to apologize for the comment about walk behind trimmers. I went back and saw your earlier post on trail building and see you are already using one. But it does work well for me. That’s what happens when you join the party late.

[@ShutUpandRideMTB]

Damn! .4 on just two acres is amazing, great job! Cheers Lan!

[@lanyouree8532]

Shut Up and Ride , I had to put in a few cut offs and loops and lots of turns to get that much. But I’m a little like you and find it fun to build. I see we both follow many of the same KZbinrs and it’s nice to watch your podcasts and interviews . I got subscribed with notification alarm on so I’ll be waiting . Good job Matt!

[@5492sparky]

The World would be a far better place if everyone just went and built trails.

[@ShutUpandRideMTB]

That is so true Mark. Literally anyone could benefit for even one day scraping dirt. Cheers my friend!

[@aaronbrooks4515]

If a man talks in the woods and a woman isn’t there to hear him, is he still wrong?

[@ShutUpandRideMTB]

Of course, cheers Aaron!

[@westsidemtb3210]

No trail builders = no mountain biking. Good on you🤙🏾

[@ShutUpandRideMTB]

That should be a t-shirt, really well said! Cheers!

[@westsidemtb3210]

Shut Up and Ride cheers brother! Make that your next shirt!

[@joeaufshor9301]

I ran into the guys from REEB this past weekend at the Sedona MTB Festival....Adam says hi! Took a look at their bikes.....well built old school.....very nice!

[@ShutUpandRideMTB]

They are very cool, especially the REEB Dikyelous 2, cheers Joe!

[@FOOTLOOSEMARK]

damn dude, i cant get over how entertaining these videos are! lol

[@ShutUpandRideMTB]

Thanks Mark, I really appreciate that, cheers!

[@ramenman3781]

trail building is always fun to watch, probably cus It takes so much to do yourself hahha

[@ShutUpandRideMTB]

It is super worth it in my opinion RamenMan, Cheers!

[@glitchman3194]

Seth is the cause of my mtb addiction also😤. Enjoy the ride

[@ShutUpandRideMTB]

Seth is inspirational! Cheers!

[@jennifersdustyktm4679]

Trail building is good character building, keep the great videos coming, I enjoy watching men work! 😁

[@skiplauderbaugh5058]

Hey Matt - Happy New Year ! I miss your videos and DRY humor, any chance you will get back to posting more videos in 2023 ??

[@kyleslater5245]

Love building trails myself. Riding is fun. Riding a section of trail you built or were involved in building. Way way better.

[@ShutUpandRideMTB]

I appreciate you saying that Kyle, cheers!

[@MTBTrailMagic]

Seth's videos make me want to build a big shed for my MTB workshop. It's a shit working on the bike outside in winter.

[@ShutUpandRideMTB]

That too Dale. I'm loving his Berm Peal channel as well. Dude deserves his success! Cheers!

[@josesbox9555]

Nice. Love kitesurfing. One day I’d love to kite Oregon. Greetings from Alaska.

[@ShutUpandRideMTB]

You should! I get to kite about 70 days a year here! Cheers!

[@frankfattore989]

Your videos are great. Keep’em coming!

[@ShutUpandRideMTB]

Thank you Frank! Will do! Thanks for the visit! Cheers!

[@FrANTiXzz]

I love him! His building videos are awesome :)

[@ShutUpandRideMTB]

Me too! You would think he would run out of ideas, but he is always fresh. Cheers!

[@FrANTiXzz]

Stil waiting for a docu about drama :p

[@ShutUpandRideMTB]

@@FrANTiXzz Its up to my producer.

[@slidwitch4124]

Appreciate the self motivation

[@ShutUpandRideMTB]

With that tree out of the way, I can start grooming the trail today! Cheers!

[@DroppingIn]

I am so in for the vineyard challenge this year!!

[@ShutUpandRideMTB]

Many have tried, many have left disappointed and broken. Cheers!

[@Bikepark167]

Pretty dramatic 😂

[@ShutUpandRideMTB]

True. Cheers!

[@kylesmith853]

Hoping to start a small spot in my yard this summer too 🤞 keep it comin’ buddy!

[@ShutUpandRideMTB]

Thanks, good luck on your trails! Cheers!

[@birdnest5814]

You are looking very fit. Good job on getting that obstacle out of your way. 👍💕😊

[@ShutUpandRideMTB]

Thank you my friend, it was actually pretty gratifying, cheers!

[@XGaming1]

If a tree falls in the forest and no ones around to hear it, does it make a sound?

[@ShutUpandRideMTB]

Maybe, cheers!

[@mattwhitley5481]

I’m still building trails in Alabama right now but when I’m done I’m gonna try to head your way and help you out, I’ll show you how to use that saw old man lol 😝 keep up the good work Matt 🙌🍺cheers

[@ShutUpandRideMTB]

Thanks Matt, I have a shovel, literally, with your name on it, cheers!

[@Paulogtasa]

If a tree falls in the woods, does the pope shit next to it?

[@ShutUpandRideMTB]

Ok, that's funny AF! Cheers!

[@joeltibbs8087]

I wish I could shut up and ride, but I’m shut up in my house with a broken clavicle. Sent it too hard and got sent to the ER

[@ShutUpandRideMTB]

Hey Joel, you'll be back in no time. Cheers!

[@XGaming1]

I hope you feel better

[@owenvalkhof9773]

I was in the sitiatuon last year you can get out of it and ride in 8 weeks hope you get better soon

[@joeltibbs8087]

@@owenvalkhof9773 Thanks! that'll mean I can ride by my birthday!

[@PennyPinchingCyclist]

That tree would have made a really nice skinny B-line option on your trail!

[@ShutUpandRideMTB]

I think so too! I thought about it but it was a pretty rotten tree. Cheers!

[@8664antonio]

nice💪🏻

[@ShutUpandRideMTB]

Thanks 🔥Cheers!

[@BrianVaughn]

Cutting down trees is fun. Never really know where they will fall.

[@ShutUpandRideMTB]

Honestly Brian, cutting down trees scares the shit out of me, cheers my friend!

[@baioバイオ]

If a tree falls in the forest on a mime and there's no one there to see it, does anyone care?

[@ShutUpandRideMTB]

Okay, I'll accept that only because its funny, cheers!

[@mtbboy1993]

how are that MAXXAS tyres treating you😆 it's Maxxis I can see your tags I use Tubebuddy.

[@ShutUpandRideMTB]

I'm not sure yet. I think its the size that confuses me Johannes, maybe I will up from 2.3 front to 2.5 to feel more comfortable descending. Cheers!

[@mtbboy1993]

@@ShutUpandRideMTB I am still using 2.30, 2.25 is lowest I would go and decent round shape and proper kno s, but 2.30 feels good, my Ice Spiker are 2.25 I haven't tried bigger on my bike but 2.4 is probably the biggest I would go for 23mm rim. But I am destroying beads on Massis tyres so I think I should try something different.

[@trailstokemtb]

And always, always wear chaps, chap. That’s what they say at least but I don’t.

[@ShutUpandRideMTB]

That's solid advice, cheers!

[@david78212]

I’m glad he motivated you, but honestly seth’s bike hacks has become more trail building 101 and less bike hacking... with just a tad of (too much for me) “look at what I got” put in for good measure.

[@ShutUpandRideMTB]

Not only did he motivate me to trail build, but inspired me to start this shitty MTB channel, cheers David!

[@jakebeaudrie]

Just like sex: best sub 4 mins of my day.

[@ShutUpandRideMTB]

Lolz! Cheers Jacob!

[@mtbboy1993]

I just discovered Seth worked with amplifiers for cars www.aol.com/video/search/?q=seth+alvo now wonder he is good installing stuff in a van then.👌 I did not even know that that was his surname

[@ShutUpandRideMTB]

I had seen that too, cheers!