Hey... Just wanted to say, as much as I love your ASMR-like trail videos with no dialogue, I love this with the live narration! You've a really great relaxed style and lots of interesting things to say, and it helps that you're super passionate about it too. Would love more of these.
@IT-fr4wb Жыл бұрын
enjoy yr clips Dave. as for skills folks, just keep at it + vary yr riding terrain. noticed some important subtle changes in my connection w bike last time I was out on a new location. t steepness was a bit beyond me at times but noticed my mind had elevated its awareness more around where t front wheel was going at all times… as if it’d figured out THIS was t important factor on this days outing. always stoked to b riding/ thinking about t next one!
@55vdub Жыл бұрын
at 67 years of age and 45 years of riding Squamish I felt i had earned my ebike. so I got a Sight VLT ....I worried that it would become a habit , but now I realize it is a dependency. hahah! I don't worry about my own opinions on e bikes, let alone the opinions of others and now ride happily in the middle of a pack of young and old riders and simply enjoy the day
@DaleStone Жыл бұрын
4:05 on any bike is absurd, well done on that behemoth!
@fmb-fishingmeansbusiness Жыл бұрын
Great video. Yeah, having two kids I just bought a Ebike, I can ride from home to trails almost as fast as loading the mtbike in the truck, driving and unloading it. I ride way more because of it.
@hardtailgang Жыл бұрын
I feel the new parent sleep struggle. She's 15 months now and it's definitely improved a lot (Except for uh... last night... and earlier this week... a couple times). Always love watching your laps Dave!
@jimmydollar Жыл бұрын
Maybe a double black isn't for the e-bike (although you made it look easy), but for everything else they up the fun factor 1000%!
@_Jake.From.Statefarm_ Жыл бұрын
They double double blacks pretty well imo. but you need 240mm rotors and good brakes.
@bnorvs5929 Жыл бұрын
And they up the lazy factor 1000%
@ethanrinda4444 Жыл бұрын
@@bnorvs5929 not really you can still get really tried after 2-3 laps
@trailjockeytj6160 Жыл бұрын
I do like the narration while riding. I’ve seen it mentioned by another subscriber, obviously your little snickers and laughs are great! “Come on Dave” also let me know that you’re busting your ass! But like I say the calm narration is really a cool thing especially when you’re hitting that double black feature! I did ask on another video when you were on your Norco, rear wheel lifts, are they tougher, or are you just leaning into it a little more?
@ddangerousddave Жыл бұрын
Definitely tougher to pivot. You need to be much more deliberate compared to a lighter bike. It's interesting though because it makes me find alternate lines and techniques to compensate.
@rutlandcitybikes97297 ай бұрын
I used to ride dirt bikes in New Jersey. Then moved to Vermont and got into Mtb'n 1998. Then got an Ebike 2019. The best cross between the dirt bike and acoustic bike!!
@loteq101 Жыл бұрын
I have a norco sight vlt. The thing I like most is that I can just go faster up the mtn. I swear I actually work harder on the e-bike as I’m taking less breaks and more excited to keep my speed up. Majority of MTB will be e-bikes in 5-10 years. It’s just better.
@PL-fh8cz Жыл бұрын
Interesting thoughts on riding tech trails on an eMTB. I have been riding trails like these for many years on my acoustic bike and I ordered an eMTB as my ride after surgery. I figured it's better than no riding at all, and the advantages and disadvantages are pretty easy to figure out conceptually. I appreciate the "real world" commentary.
@austiwollongongwolf Жыл бұрын
Most people in the real world don’t ride double black on analogue or ebikes. Love my ebikes and regular ride black trails. But then again I just rode in Andorra on a Commencal SX and loved it. So I just bought a new Commencal Clash. This will be strictly for chair lifts and shuttles. I’m in it for going down, not riding up.
@koho Жыл бұрын
Try a 40 lb ebike, eg Turbo Levo SL. They will work fine on these trails ...
@onerider808 Жыл бұрын
Nice riding. I’ve got about 700 miles on my 52lb, 250W mid-drive hardtail (mostly on green and blue trails in CO). I’ve found the bike seems lighter the more I ride it. I leave it at 0 assist on downhills and relatively flat places. But I have also noted it is a bit harder to change lines (especially on climbs). Seems like once Im locked in a line, I’d better just ride it out.
@richardburns5925 Жыл бұрын
It will get lighter as well! As the battery with a three to five year lifespan wears out, them price a new battery up! Where as My Scott Scale 710 hardtail purchased in 2018 next year is five years old, still as good as new!
@CptnStavros Жыл бұрын
Dave. Let's not make "acoustic bike" a thing please 😂
@MrTwister3356 Жыл бұрын
Agree....has nothing to do with sound!
@forestghost4400 Жыл бұрын
cant stop watching you plowing the trails
@99MrJ99 Жыл бұрын
since switching to e-bikes I've found for dh double black etc it just takes getting used to the weight of it. You learn the sweet spot and handling characteristics of the heavier weight. We are just so used to using light bikes that it feels awkward at first. I grew up riding 45-50 pound dh bikes though so that may also be a factor. I still definitely prefer a regular bike for skinnies as it is just easier to maneuver. I'm hoping over time I get use to skinnies on it as well.
@norcalchrismeister Жыл бұрын
I also only ride my e-mtb about once a month cause I prefer riding my Santa Cruz Tallboy. It climbs great and way more fun on the descents.
@Coastal-rsidedown Жыл бұрын
Damn - pretty happy with that one. No doubt. I would have been walking 4 or 5 times already by that point. Also new with e-bike, I like the tech climbing (tech lite compared to this), but still don't have the confidence over my regular mtb on the descents. Crazy good riding.
@jasonwolfe9934 Жыл бұрын
We have the same bikes. Meta SX and meta SX ebike. I ride the ebike once a week and the acoustic version twice a week. Do the same trail (second trail) as in this video quite regularly. Some things are actually easier on the ebike. But certainly not as playful. But to be able to do a big lap in just over an hour is crazy. Up versus down ratio is about 1/1. 30 mins up give me 30 down.
@exodus1383 Жыл бұрын
"rule #1 of solo rides, dont to stupid things" 1 minute later: jumps off a giant boulder
@allanshpeley4284 Жыл бұрын
"Acoustic bike" lol. I'm stealing that.
@junjunmulleda5467 Жыл бұрын
Hey Dave! So good to run into on the trails today! Hope my buddy Dave and I didn’t ruin you shoot with our rc crawl trucks on the trail. Keep up the all the great content.
@ddangerousddave Жыл бұрын
Nice meeting you both! We'll have to get out for a 1/24 crawl some time.
@junjunmulleda5467 Жыл бұрын
@@ddangerousddave for sure! Hit me up when you have time.
@nicks2716 Жыл бұрын
Not sure where the e-bike “failed”, but it doesn’t matter ‘cause this was a great video. Your narrated videos are fantastic.
@BushmanCanuck Жыл бұрын
Ebikes win 😁👍
@fivetool Жыл бұрын
Great content, Dave. Thanks for the comparison.
@Burner-Adventure-Chronicles Жыл бұрын
Ha! I refer to my regular mtn bike as my analog bike :) That was a sweet ride
@cutlaps Жыл бұрын
What a trail. I would be pushing my bike down half of that haha. Nice work.
@ToddNZMTB Жыл бұрын
Question: what's your top tip for trackstands? I've just started practicing in the garage and have a theory about having my _outside foot forward_ seems to be a good theory, any tips?
@ToddNZMTB Жыл бұрын
Also pedaling backwards faster seems to help. I'm not on a flash bike at all just an old 10 speed hardtail with about 20 engagement points on the hub ha ha
@raffriff42 Жыл бұрын
This is an old video, but nobody has explained it better. (Ryan Leech) kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2XTpY1rhNlkiqc
@richardpowell1425 Жыл бұрын
Make sure your foot can't contact the front tire. Look at the horizon and keep your head level - was the best tip I received.
@ZoidPickle Жыл бұрын
30 years ago, mountain bikes Were made from exotic materials. Then you spent the next few months, Getting the right gearset, drivetrain, To give the bike as near perfect weight Balance as possible. Even the bottom bracket, and 9 speed cassette made quite a difference. These days, they add weight lol. My GT Zaskar Floats in the local river.
@damiankolar9675 Жыл бұрын
Super video
@hobmarg Жыл бұрын
Such a fun trail, rode it Friday and man it is running mint, all time fall time finally showed up. On the kid sleep front it does get better (doesn't help to hear it I know haha). 4 year old and 20 month old at home, starting to see light at the end of the tunnel with #2 and the 4 year old has been fine for years now.
@Erlont Жыл бұрын
Man...I loved the video..Loved the trail...could you pls Share the configs you have on the go pro?.. .I Could never get a video quality like yours. I am so disapointed with my video quality that I am almost quiting filming. PLS save me... Again AWESOME videos. Great info about the E-bikes. I could Test drive the lumen last week... my video quality sucks so did not move on with the channel yet.
@christopherrose4255 Жыл бұрын
Yo, what’s the rules for ebikes where you ride in BC? Where I ride in the ADKs ebikes are not allowed. Although I don’t ride one, I think it’s kinda silly they are not allowed.
@berengerchristy6256 Жыл бұрын
The clarity of this video is absolutely staggering. How's your processor?
@icknjo Жыл бұрын
Seymour’s rocks rock like u rock 😂🎉
@Geordo1960 Жыл бұрын
I easily see what you are saying as I also own both types of mountain bikes. That is why I would really love to try an Orbea light weight ebike.
@jayvkman Жыл бұрын
I have an Orbea Rise 40lbs, it's very nimble for an ebike.
@worldstallestmidget Жыл бұрын
Nyy it at throwing this out there. So what is the difference in a e bike and my cove peeler that weighed in just under 50lbs? People use to ride heavy bikes on trails before things got light weight oriented.
@islandaerial3414 Жыл бұрын
I don't do laps on my eMTB but rather, circuits that turn out to be 25-35 km in length Sounds like you got a squeaky bearing already
@OGMTB Жыл бұрын
So where did it fail? It seemed mighty capable.
@nomadmusk Жыл бұрын
God, where is this trail??? Its so sick!
@jonnysnakes5417 Жыл бұрын
The only time i start wishing i was on my normal bike compared to the eeb is when i come across a big drop i haven't done before, prefer to try it out on something i can move easier just incase i nose dive cos trying to pull up the front on the eeb when you are to nose heavy is pretty hard lol
@_Jake.From.Statefarm_ Жыл бұрын
They make light emtbs though that are the same weight as an enduro bike.
@RCCrawlerz209 Жыл бұрын
Another thing I noticed, is that you're camera here, performs better here, where in the past, your videos looked a bit blurred while riding....which...now, looks leaps & bounds better, here, imo.
@hunterdean11 Жыл бұрын
Demoed a few nice ebikes I was impressed by the power but the weight bummed me out I couldn’t jib around and bunny hop like I would normally would. You just had to go big every time
@BushmanCanuck Жыл бұрын
Love my Meta Power! Good vid man 👍
@brendan1 Жыл бұрын
My Orbea Rise weighs 41 lbs. Try a light-weight e-bike and see how that feels.
@hillwalker8741 Жыл бұрын
yeah - that is way too much effort and discomfort than I want - and it's all downhill - I'd prefer to chill on a hiking trail with equal uphill - only pedaling hard when I need the workout
@onecutmedia Жыл бұрын
I find if I switch back and forth with the bikes I get freaked on gnarly terrain when I go back to the E, so now I just ride the E, but you know, I'm 61 ;)
@TheZohan907 Жыл бұрын
Oh wow this is the first time I’ve heard your voice, that’s a cool difference from the other videos I’ve seen from you
@harzcore_tv Жыл бұрын
Awesome riding Dave ⚡️⚡️⚡️
@normcook9335 Жыл бұрын
That hop sideways at 2:01 looked sketchy. I concur it's hard to navigate a heavy machine -much more tiring.
@whitetiger7084 Жыл бұрын
is it normally that dry at that time of year? I know it had rained fairly recently by the way all the plants were so green, but it wasn't like January where there were much more pools of water and such
@BushmanCanuck Жыл бұрын
Dryer than most winters. We just had a week of sun on the West coast. It's perfect dirt...Nov 19 😎
@staceygarrison4979 Жыл бұрын
West coast was weird this year. We basically had summer and dry trails until mid october and then barely any fall at all, right into winter.
@sw1246 Жыл бұрын
Hey Dave I was wondering what mudguard you have on your fork. if you could let me know that would be great.
@ddangerousddave Жыл бұрын
Midhugger Evo 🤘
@sw1246 Жыл бұрын
@@ddangerousddave thanks, im thinking about getting a yt tues and i think that mudguard would look pretty sick.
@simonmatlok8945 Жыл бұрын
Nice video, I like how you are talking with us
@nostr8ghtlinzs596 Жыл бұрын
"nice when you are a parent ......" babies are great, the world needs more babies!
@inairstudios Жыл бұрын
wanna make shure... you can do lots of a.... trails... whoa..
@childhood.dreams Жыл бұрын
Try not to do stupid things... OK MORE SKINNIES 🤣
@levver8794 Жыл бұрын
how are this cranks called? And where did you get them?
@ddangerousddave Жыл бұрын
Cranks are made by 5Dev and bought at IMBY Bikes 🤘
@Twentykixx Жыл бұрын
I love my Bullit, it’s fantastic for all day epic PNW days @48lbs. The only recommendation I can give to the 27.5 or MX folks is to run shorter crank arms. I went from 165-160-155, and found 155 to be the sweet spot. I never thought 10mm would matter that much, but it really does. Pedal strikes are gone. I’m also in a better position while climbing… not sure if this’ll help ya, but worked for me. Be safe out there. 🤘🏼
@PrimetimeCasual Жыл бұрын
That's where the SL e-bikes come in - sub-20kg easily. ;)
@wlew3499 Жыл бұрын
Ebikes built for the Uphill! Struggle on the downhill!!
@Strider362 Жыл бұрын
watching this really makes me miss the shore
@robrider838 Жыл бұрын
ebikes are the best invention ever.
@mtbville Жыл бұрын
Cool video Dave 🤩🤘🔥
@mustclime5311 Жыл бұрын
this vid keeps locking up on my tv
@TomKennedyUSA Жыл бұрын
The video shows that the eMTB holds the trail better, less bouncing around. I can't actually see where an 'acoustic' MTB or an eMTB "fail" on the trail, unless the rider wrecks either.
@mrpmclayton Жыл бұрын
20 years ago and 'shore' or DH bikes were all in the 50lb range and people seemed to be able to ride these trails ok without a 'fail'. Bike tech has moved on for sure, but an e-bike doesn't 'fail' because it's heavier than a modern trail bike - sorry. Perhaps people are 'spoilt' these days with 180 travel trail bikes that weigh under 30lbs
@johnnyvivic8730 Жыл бұрын
I think the title was just clickbait because there was never a point in the video where he failed on it. In fact he didn't mess up once.
@coryvanasse8085 Жыл бұрын
Can you add locations to your video info?
@humzilla707 Жыл бұрын
I love the e bike weight.
@druchii89 Жыл бұрын
Seeing people try trials maneouvers on an e-bike is pretty fun to be honest. Nice video :)
@jmo2752 Жыл бұрын
No need for a click-bait title... there is no fail here, only some great riding.
@tacticooldennis Жыл бұрын
It's easier to transition from a dirt bike to an e-bike than from an MTB to a e-bike.
@Max-js1mx Жыл бұрын
I love my ebike since I got it. Definitely different uses for us haha. I use mine in my city a lot and it's great
@j3f423 Жыл бұрын
The e bike fails no where ❤
@nenamon Жыл бұрын
I don't do this myself but a genuine question I always had is, doesn't this crush your balls?
@santiagoyanez6475 Жыл бұрын
You are standing on the pedals, not seated
@leszekwnuk5020 Жыл бұрын
looks like you were sending it just fine on the ebike....
@thim8009 Жыл бұрын
I live 6 hours away from any decent riding. I own a tree service and in relatively good shape. I work 50 to 70 hours a week, so once a month, I take off 3 or 4 days and go ride. Ebikes are a game changer for me. I'm not in real good riding shape, so with my levo I can get in 3 times more downhill runs in.
@juliandlamb Жыл бұрын
I reckon if having a motor makes it an e-bike then our standard rides are a Me-bike 😊
@7threign780 Жыл бұрын
Fun ride
@kyleslater5245 Жыл бұрын
But we used to ride 60lb bikes back in the day. I dunno. I still don’t have a “light” bike though. Most of my bikes are in the 37-40 range.
@calvinwilkins6233 Жыл бұрын
I went mountain biking for the first time a few weeks ago with a group of beginners. I broke my tailbone on a green trail and now watching your videos is like watching a Saw movie. They used to be relaxing so I'm hoping they can get me to be less absolutely terrified to do it again.
@YFZriderdude15 Жыл бұрын
This guy is master level. I've been riding all my life and I can't even do what he does. If you want to get better while you're off the bike, don't watch his videos, watch riding tutorials for basic maneuvers... like corner technique, pumping, bunny-hopping, gear selection to maintain momentum, etc. etc. But most of all, just ride your bike when you're able.
@richardpowell1425 Жыл бұрын
Remember the greater cost of crashing hard and destroying your bike. Another reason not to go hard on an e-Bike.
@sahandsesoot Жыл бұрын
Awesome riding ! What trail is this?
@bazongers4304 Жыл бұрын
second trail is cambodia on seymour, it's to the right of the first big left turn on cabin trail, best of luck finding it
@nickwilson4584 Жыл бұрын
@@bazongers4304 Soon to be sanctioned and maintained by NSMBA I hear - it'll be on Trailforks at some stage in the future! I'm not sure if this is a good thing or a bad thing yet.
@rjthomasindyusa Жыл бұрын
Why would you ride an ebike downhill? Seems like the wrong tool for the job.
@nunyobizkneez Жыл бұрын
the only place where this e-bike fails is, the rider who only gets out on it 1x/month.....
@equi4 ай бұрын
People ride technical trails on dirtbikes.. they are 200lbs.. i think its funny when people act like 50lbs is such a handicap.
@anthonymorris5084 Жыл бұрын
I know many will disagree, but that trail looks a lot less fun, and just plain punishing.
@Sleeman243 Жыл бұрын
Nice riding. This video is more of a showcase of the capabilities of an EMTB, than any sort of "fail".
@jakubhoffmann3240 Жыл бұрын
E bikes are commuter bikes. They’re great for going to work
@desperatepoutinepinocchio19597 ай бұрын
I do not justify riding a bike 40% heavier than a standard bike for climbs or down hill , I like so many others ride to stay fit . If you are lazy and tired sell your bike . I am 62 and never to tired for a ride. As for am e-bike if I was rich or had a sponsor maybe I would have one but highly doubtful. Like you basically stated they are for lazy people.
@TheAntoine191 Жыл бұрын
What is that bait title XD i fell in the trap. So of course ebike are amazing and ride much like regular bike. But to me it's not only about being tired when i take my ebike. Anyway i avoid riding technical stuff when i'm too tired, alone especially, recipe for disaster. My ebike is derestricted and with two batteries it allows me to skip the car, which is good for my fitness and the environment. Sure it means i have some road riding to do but i can live with it. Also much more loop in the time i have for riding.
@timking2822 Жыл бұрын
Not everyone's style of riding, eh?
@dice_v2876 Жыл бұрын
🎉
@bjoernson8055 Жыл бұрын
Pleased keep your Style of making Videos. Just the Bike, the trail and sometimes the Rider. 10-15 Minutes Holiday.
@tomassanesson902 Жыл бұрын
Awesome
@MsHigheagle Жыл бұрын
Just getting out when your drained from work and the kids have stolen your sleep for years is the best, tranquility means more at that point
@kev7co Жыл бұрын
It’s just you
@davidmain8696 Жыл бұрын
It isn't as fun watching you on the e-bike because you don't ride at the same level and the nimbleness and lines that you ride are less advanced. You aren't as exiting to watch as on a lighter bike. Seems sluggish but perhaps it was just a lower energy day by your standards you want to be more inclusive of e-bike riders to grow the channel.
@ddangerousddave Жыл бұрын
It isn't as fun to ride an e-bike either :p Not trying to grow the channel from this, I just genuinely like having an e-bike as my second bike because, as a parent, it means I can fit in rides when I wouldn't otherwise.
@davidmain8696 Жыл бұрын
@@ddangerousddave I would love to see you and Dale collaborate with you on an ebike to show the strengths or weaknesses between the bikes. Eventually, the e-bikes will be better than non pedal assist ready analog/accoustic bikes. (Dale has acoustic handlebars)