THE MOST FUN BIKE EVER?! MARIN ALPINE TRAIL

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

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[@chris_hudson]

Man those trails are looking so fun. Great to see you back 🤙🏼

[@tomhodgkinson3694]

3rd person footage looks way Faster, I never realised it made that big a difference

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

GoPro makes everything chill haha.

[@KAVUtrueoutdoorwear]

@@MarkMatthewsMTB It's that HYPERSMOOTH mode. smooth and flowy and chill...straight up Pro GoPro :)

[@jonathonsakata2185]

You should try out some neutral density filters! (If you don't use them already) They force your gopro to use a slower shutter speed which blurs the sides of the trails more so it more accurately depicts your speed.

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

@@jonathonsakata2185 I do sometimes on the hero7, works great!

[@IBCMTB]

That intro.. pure stoke! The sound of tyres ripping through dirt though 🙌

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Oh yeah! Thanks. I love the raw sounds.

[@draysons2909]

One of the sickest vids I’ve seen in a while so awesome to see such a good rider from the island with a great KZbin channel keep up the good work

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Appreciate that, thanks so much Drayson!

[@NorCalMTB]

That was so sick. 🔥

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Thanks dude

[@paulwintermute1495]

Now I know what the trail that neighbors yours is like! Sick 3rd person footage! Absolutely loved it!

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Thanks! ya its a fun one

[@liamlloyd2816]

Yay 29er gang, gotta love the big wheels

[@--JawZ--]

I've never seen anyone jump as much everywhere, and make it seem so effortless. Great riding! You are like a rabbit jumping through corners and stuff to get away, weird looking at it. But awesome and enjoyable. Awesome vid and you gained a sub here!

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Haha thanks! 🙌

[@bikeninja956]

Mark! nice share! Love that bench cut trail. I wish I was out that way, would love to go for a rip with you, if I could keep up! haha

[@KAVUtrueoutdoorwear]

Unreal bro!!! First rip in 8 weeks and you are straight up shredding it!!! 29ers all day baby :)

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Yea dudes!!

[@Archizombie]

Amazing video as always!!! Recovery is always a pain is the ass, you'll be back at 1,000% again soon my dude!

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

90% of the way there, cheers

[@majsterklepka5144]

Good god i remember when Mark was only 5 k subs, now he got 25 k . Your work is amazing bro. Keep doing it your awesome

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Thanks so much man!

[@oskarfreeski]

It was super sick with the non-pov shots!

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Thanks! Scott killed it

[@matmatteo8238]

I have the 7! I changed the shock to a Rockshox Deluxe + and it's Amazing. That frame Is super strong and reliable. Only now, After 6 months of abuse (I'm 95 kg) and Little maintenance, I hear a Little cracking coming from the bb area (thinking Is One of the pivot bearings that might Need to be replaced or Just a screw needing to be torqued properly). Keep shredding!

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

awesome! loving my frame

[@nicolasquinonez5111]

Love the new tripod wide shots 👍👏🏿

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Thanks Nicolas!

[@Sick-o]

I think I’m addicted to that raw footage at the start 😤🥵

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

ha thanks man! Raw edit dropping later this year!

[@schmidt5988]

Insane video 🖤🖤 I crashed to and hurt my shoulder that video is motivating me Thanks

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Thanks and heal strong!

[@isaacwrayphotography]

Went from 26 to 29er. Notice a huge speed change, but not loving my butt hitting the tire on the steeps. Debating using my flipchip and purchasing a 27.5 for the rear!

[@reboundrides8132]

A lot of racers run a 27.5 in back and 29 in front so you could def do that.

[@slickdaddy6257]

I came here from your ad in Instagram stories, and i don't regret ❤️

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

dope! Thanks man.

[@slickdaddy6257]

@@MarkMatthewsMTB ❤️

[@jrich2088]

Sick bike. I love the brown side walls. Sounds like a shopping cart though 😂. Might need some fine tuning.

[@dukeofmtb]

Beautiful trails. I'm so jelly. Our local stuff can be soooooo boring somtimes. I gotta drive at least 4 hours to get to something decent.

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Thanks man! I'm fortunate this is only about 40 mins from my house.

[@dukeofmtb]

@@MarkMatthewsMTB wow! so lucky! now i'm extra jelly.

[@areject17]

That bike is sick!!

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Thanks man!

[@cdbmtb]

Awesome edit, man! How's the Alpine Trail handle on the ascents? Might be upgrading to this or the Ibis Ripmo AF for next season and having a hard time deciding which would suit me better. Great to see you crushing it again!

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

It climbs easier than anything else I’ve rode

[@cdbmtb]

@@MarkMatthewsMTB Awesome, thanks man!

[@SmileyBoy84]

But so good to see you back on the bike again 😁

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Thanks Man!

[@frankypd8472]

So sick 🔥 great!!

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Thanks Franky.!!

[@singletrack-mountainbiking7677]

Nice nice .... have fun !!!

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Thanks, you too!

[@tombarbee729]

I’m on a 29er hardtail right now. Waiting for an email to move to a 275 full squish.

[@albertbouw04]

yo lets go all ye shreddars!!

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

love your stoke!!

[@tituslamay4463]

Definitely needs to make a sick edit. That would be sweet🤘🤙

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Thanks!! @Scott bell and I are on it.

[@FioCastro1]

Sick

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Thanks man!

[@BikingwithJP]

29er's make a world of difference! I was coming from 26's

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Damn thats a big change. awesome!

[@JamesRobertMTB]

I think you could shred any bike dude!

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Thanks so much man!

[@bike_somm]

Nice ✌🏼💯🚲💨

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@pumariegabikes]

Yeaah Mark!!

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Thanks bud!

[@octodadmtbmartyrichards2862]

Did you get a movie 🎥 film crew!??? These drive by shots are amazing! 🔥

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Yes! Scott Bell came out to get shots it with me!

[@darrenwilliams6827]

GOID TO SEE BACK SMASHING LAPS,STAY SAFE OUT THERE

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Thanks Darren! Feels so good to be back out there.

[@kandem01]

At this moment, what would you change or upgrade on this bike? I know it’s still new, but I’m sure you know what you want in a bike and how it feels. Another great vid, very inspiring the way you ride. I’d think it would be great to ride with you, but I’m sure you’d be back at the top before I get to the bottom......that’s IF I make it to the bottom.

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Thanks so much man! Stoked you like watching. Umm, I honestly wouldn't change a thing on the bike as of right now . It's a completely custom build so all the components are what I'm looking for. It's my favourite feeling Marin frame to date so I would love a 27.5 option as well.

[@Kommy_pat]

Yoo great vid. Also I recommend you go watch the new trek slash 2021 commercial, their stumpgap looks identical to yours...

[@Alejandro_08-t9i]

What go pro is this

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Max

[@gabreal2585]

hi mark, nice looking bike.. its kinda big for you... can you do a bike/size comparison with the hawk hill...with the same angle 0:35... thanks and RS!

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Thanks! Any 29er is kinda big for me I'm just under 5'6" hahaha. Cool idea, I'll do a bike comparison video soon.

[@gabreal2585]

@@MarkMatthewsMTB sounds great! will wait for it, stay safe

[@officialmazzo]

super sick! what’s the XS decal Mark? On all your bikes

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Thanks Mazzo! for my sponsor Xs energy.

[@ginodalbec6262]

what is the brand of your sunglasses they are dope!!!

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Thanks! Those are Smiths

[@jackn7013]

Would u recommend Sr suntour suspension? I'm not sure what bike to get but I am looking for an aggressive hardtail and Idk what is the best suspension for my price range

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

100%, especially the new EQ lineup, it's amazing stuff and the best on the market for the price.

[@jackn7013]

@@MarkMatthewsMTB okay thanks

[@drappennen5704]

Welcome back to proper shredding.

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Thanks man!

[@octodadmtbmartyrichards2862]

How does new bike pedal on fire roads? And up single track?

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Best climbing bike I've owned.

[@juanvarela1602]

awesome

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Thanks!

[@ChickenChopper1]

What was the name of the first trail? Heading to Cumberland next weekend!

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Nice man! The trails in Cumby are running prime right now! None of this is in Cumberland though, It's all a private network

[@cadencoombs9094]

I love the silent hub, what brand

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Shimano XT

[@ukyo6195]

Welcome to 2020 🤙🏿

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

I finally made it! lol

[@richardbarton7]

could use a body armour I've got a minimalistic sixsixone that is tight stretchy airtex stuff gives support and is pleasant and comfy to wear , just feels like a normal shirt.

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Nice, I'll take a look. Thanks for the recommendation! I haven't tried any additional armour that isn't restrictive.

[@jarellano80]

What kind of bike rack do you have on your truck?

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Recon rack, Love em! It was a bit pricy but totally worth it.

[@jarellano80]

Mark Matthews you have some of the best content on KZbin 🤘🏽🤙🏽

[@pingpong808]

Man that looked ballistic! Love your riding style! What size bike was that? New sub btw.

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Thanks for the sub! I am 5'6" and ride a size small.

[@timvelisek8764]

Hey Mark, I've been wondering about this for a while, How do you get that awesome grey color for those forks? Cheers mate have fun on that beast!!! :)

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

They are the new EQ line of Suntour products. Coming out in 2021. They are also lighter weight and feel more plush!

[@aidenmtb5784]

Mark Matthews OMG I can’t wait to see the forks I really want to try them.

[@59trevski]

You should try the Marin trail E2

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Just learned about it today! I'm eager to try.

[@59trevski]

@@MarkMatthewsMTB With your mtb skills would make for amazing footage 🤘

[@braydenfisk9823]

What version and year is that?

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

2020 Alpine trail 8 frame

[@davis813]

What size frame do you run?

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Small

[@SmileyBoy84]

What is that like squishing sound? 😅 Sounds like you got muddy tires😅

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Maybe the Cush core? lol

[@mackedwards303]

What width are your bars?

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

750mm

[@eeqzir]

What’s your height and your bike size?

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

5'6" size small

[@jebinshaju]

hello mark please do a video on to make some sick mtb edits ()⚡⚡

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Good idea!!

[@maxwellman3365]

Hey Siri, set a timer for 53 minutes

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

haha epic!

[@theboys1222]

I’m getting a Marin alpine trail 8 2020

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

Nice one!

[@pb8582]

29... Illegal Mark illegal!

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

haha feels like cheating for sure!!

[@MrFreerideForever]

If ya want smooth, Maybe BMX or road biking is what you're looking for.

[@chadanderson8123]

U look way better on that bike

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

stoked! thanks man

[@BryonWilliams88]

Bike is noisy AF

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

I know I had loose cables when I first built this up haha

[@_Crewsy_]

@@MarkMatthewsMTB is it quiet now? Pretty keen on getting a 21 carbon 2.. may be slightly different but the rattle from yours is putting me off haha

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

@@_Crewsy_ the rattle was my derailleur that day lol

[@_Crewsy_]

@@MarkMatthewsMTB thought it must be something like that. Thanks for making such great content mate.. love your enthusiasm and attitude. Keep it up!

[@BenderRodriguezBender]

I really dont know what to say about your gear. You just recover from a collar Bone injury and ride this "heavy" trail without a fullface and no protection on your upper body. I dont will say thats extremely stupid but to be honest, it is. Sorry, no offend.

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

This trail isn't "heavy" for me, it's actually quite mellow. Thanks for your concern but luckily for you, you can just worry about your own body armour and not mine.

[@BenderRodriguezBender]

@@MarkMatthewsMTB ok, as you said, its your body, im just concerned about you. In the video you have a few close moments in some cormers.

[@MarkMatthewsMTB]

@@BenderRodriguezBender 100% in control in this entire video, not sure what you're talking about.

[@BenderRodriguezBender]

@@MarkMatthewsMTB There a few corners where it looks very tight. And your say WHOA a few times :) Thats what i mean. But its ok, im sorry for bothering you. I dont want to be rude.