This is Why I Don't Race Enduros | Riding Arrowhead Resort

[@Projectnortheast]

As someone that rode this as it was being built we need way more places like this in NH. We are seriously lacking in expert terrain and I was so excited about this place. Rob and the builders are killing it for the town of Claremont and the town is totally embracing it which is awesome! We were lucky as we got to ride it when it was 6" deep loam as well.

[@tylercoulombe4728]

not sure what you consider challeging but Coos County Trails Gorham NH is starting to step things up every year, check out Howie Roll if you are ever up here. some nice gap jumps and flowing berms and drops. Also what looks like some even more future and harder lines near it being built.

[@Projectnortheast]

@@tylercoulombe4728 ya coos is great. I've done a video there too. Great trails but I would still consider those trail bike territory. These are actual enduro style trails that I would be scared to ride on a small travel bike!

[@ChasingChevy]

Phil sends it harder on blind runs down a new trail than I do at my local trails. Thanks for the videos dude, love your style.

[@umbranassassin8372]

Just gotta say love the videos. Just recently found your channel about a week ago and man did it send me down a rabbit hole. I never knew biking could be so exhilarating and challenging and it inspired me to start researching mountain bikes so I can one day do mountain biking like this. Keep up the great work on these great videos and have fun.

[@SkillsWithPhil]

I am really happy to hear that! You will find that it's and amazing pastime with an amazing community. It's a hobby that'll last a lifetime :)

[@MichianaMadman]

Phil’s videos are what got me inspired to start mountain biking.

[@thebeardedman-drenaline5546]

"Nice and sketchy" 2 words that should always be used together🤙epic senduro shred🔥🔥

[@SkillsWithPhil]

You got that right!

[@Dempsey222]

The gears shift so smoothly on Phil's bike. The guy is a master bike mechanic as well as a great rider.

[@mitchhifi9192]

Know what gearset and stuff he has? Only things I see run that smooth are those 2k Electric shifting sets. Rainbow chain ones haha. A Sram SPX?

[@topspot4834]

PHIL you've been crushing it with the content lately. You seem happy. Comes across in the videos. I'm a little older. Early 20s could be tough cause you feel like you gotta figure out the rest of your life. Keep it up!

[@DinnerForkTongue]

Can confirm, I'm way happier and more tranquil now at 30 than I was at any age before 25.

[@patrickmccormack1427]

These trails look sick. I need to make it out east some time. That new rig is so SSSWWEEETTT!!! My favorite color combo

[@SkillsWithPhil]

Lot's of good riding out here!

[@topspot4834]

I'm from PA, and while unfortunately there's no decent bike parks within an hour our two, I'm still in striking distance of Killington, Thunder and Mountain Creek. Been to Sedona, Angel Fire (my personal favorite), Mammoth and Trestle. All sick places to ride obviously, but I'd put some spots out here up against any of em, especially Thunder. The advantage we have here, is between Boston, New York, Philly and DC, you got over 50 million people, so there's a big financial incentive to capitalize on it. MTB has exploded in the last 5 years, Virginia, Carolina and even Florida has some great spots. New York State, Highland, Kanuga, even if you head inland a bit you have great riding in WV and especially Tennessee. You can spend a summer just in VT, NH and MA without hitting the same trail twice, and it's a relatively short distance between all of em.

[@theprocess9241]

Phill, welcome back to Claremont. Glad you got a chance to sample some of the goods 👍

[@theprocess9241]

This is Rob from Cycle Depot BTW

[@Dan_Kornfeld]

Phil using the “I only ride as fast as I can see” decent technique! Forget the GoPro Time-lapse function, just set the camera to “Phil”!

[@Voidclown.]

The sound of tires on loam is subtle but oh so soothing

[@garyonnen7634]

Watching you ride a trail blind at those speeds is nuts. Fun video.

[@bear2959]

Yessss the consistent uploads! I’m so happy when this guy posts.

[@ryanroepke9933]

Good times. Love those rolling drop type sections @5:33 to 5:45 Reminds me of Rocky Point downhill section outside of Portland OR.

[@erichockey3]

My favorite trails I’ve raced so far!! Chubbs is a must ride next time you’re there!!! Keep shredding

[@SkillsWithPhil]

Yeah, we wanted to but ended up being short on time.

[@jaysmallen3067]

Thanks for bringing us along on some fun trails! I like fast thinking and pace on natural stuff like that. I'm hoping to get in an enduro race next season just for the good times. I am not a strong pedaler at all, but will do the climbs for the down smiles! I'm great at staying off my brakes and challenging myself there, but pedaling is not my thing haha!! Party on!!

[@bornagainsurfer4936]

I could honestly watch you ride and listen to your commentary all day Phil! Love this channel 🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@endurodaniel]

Awesome, just awesome Phil. Your speed on the trails is unreal!!!😳🤙🏻

[@c0lanudel]

sick trails, i do my first enduro race coming weekend on a Hardtail

[@evanspaulding7400]

It was awesome meeting you Phil!! Next time I’m at arrowhead I’ll be sure to leave the CX bike at home! 😂 Sick riding as always man! 🤘🤘

[@SkillsWithPhil]

Ha! I'm sure the climb was a lot nicer, but i wouldn't adventure off the fire road at this place!

[@jeromep4148]

So nice to see you putting out videos again. I really like your content and you are an engaging personality. Hope you are able to stay at it!!

[@stevenhamerlinck6832]

Organizers:" This is a blue trail" Phil: "This feels more like a black ..."

[@DinnerForkTongue]

Me, a keyboard intellectual: Any blue trail can be black if you ride fast enough...

[@NONO-hz4vo]

@@DinnerForkTongue My thought when I heard him as well. It would feel pretty easy if he dropped his speed by 10 mph.

[@johnathanlaurita8635]

They look like some good jumps in their. Thanks for these types of videos. It is hard to find videos like yours

[@haydenthoreson102]

Great video I always love watching them every week or so

[@jukes4087]

Awesome video. The first trail seems like it could be a blue for everyone else who isn’t going Mach 5 😂

[@milocm5114]

You should watch Phil ride at 2x play speed. It's like, "OH SHIT!".

[@groovylu1]

That was the first thing that popped in my head when he said that! It can very well be a BLUE but at his speeds it turns into a BLACK real quick 😆

[@Coolcmsc]

Enjoyed that - quick through those trees man😊

[@sammilburn445]

to this day brute force is phil's nicest ever bike. there is no debate

[@cschave]

Maybe try Califia Farms Barista Oatmilk.... If you want to try an alternative to creamer that's a little thicker than almond milk.

[@ianbresnahan1808]

I’m hooked on oat milk creamer...

[@דורוןווליכמן]

I honestly think GT should hire Phil as a bike designer. His bikes are the best looking ones out there.

[@SkillsWithPhil]

I'm just feeding off the colors ways they use. :) their designer knows her stuff!

[@nicswensgard]

Rode all the stages on my Hardtail the Monday before ESC event. Awesome place!

[@SkillsWithPhil]

Thats rowdy on a hardtail! 💪💪

[@grierzimmerman6464]

Your GT is looking sick!

[@KestrelYI]

Thanks for sharing the ride, Phil!

[@torstenstormson]

I love the sound of your bikes. Just smooth and flowy somehow, hard to explain. Almost all other content creator bikes sound rough and harsh. I guess you're one of the very few that has properly set up suspension? It's the only thing I can think of really.

[@ianbresnahan1808]

The hub helps, but line choice is a huge player too! Smooth as silk!

[@DinnerForkTongue]

@@ianbresnahan1808 The line pick for least noise is one difference between skilled amateurs and a top-notch ex-professional.

[@shannonhoyle7432]

Knowing when to weight and unweight the bike and how much to do it is the secret weapon of the expro. A suspension with little weight on will sound way plusher then a fully weighted suspension maxing out its travel.

[@ianbresnahan1808]

@@DinnerForkTongue oh yeah! I was really just pushing that kick ass onyx hub 👌🏼 they really are something to behold

[@downeastmtb8091]

14:45 The camera is doing weird things to Haley's (sp?) rear wheel. Looks like it keeps locking up. Have you been riding up here in Maine?

[@SkillsWithPhil]

Close, there's an i in Hailey's name. That happens when the frame rate is in sync with revolutions of the wheel. Super trippy! Hailey went to high school in bethel maine, we've Been meaning to get out that way

[@Cinnabuns2009]

Great vid as always! Just wanted to say, coffee isn't bitter and if it is, you're using too hot of water or your pot is getting too hot and over-extracting. Coffee shouldn't be bitter.

[@DirtDynamix]

Hometown!! I didn’t know you made it out to this thats sweet👍🏼

[@mahennaiker5072]

Whoa always shredding the Trails love it 💥💥💥

[@ΘάνατοςΧορτοφάγος]

Uphill MTB'ing is one of the best parts of riding

[@SkillsWithPhil]

Nah, It's a necessary evil to get you to the downhills.

[@M30W07]

Amen

[@spx730]

only on ebike xd

[@dirtsurfernz]

Looks like a bunch of super fun trails!

[@ianmackie3305]

The conversation around coffee is bang on... that's what I came here for

[@nick9463]

Always exciting and awesome videos Phil, thanks for your skills!

[@prussia2495]

I got a enduro this weekend and im dreading climbing

[@ryanwest4599]

I'm a local at Arrowhead. I've rode most of the trails on both my BMX and Dirtjumper. Really sick trails.

[@colbymtb7769]

What kind of paint did you use to paint your seat?

[@aidanleary]

Did you hit Chubbs? Just wondering because I didn't see it in the video and I think it's probably the steepest trail there and in my opinion one of the most fun!!

[@SkillsWithPhil]

We were saving it for last but ran out of time. You can't tell but the last run was getting pretty dark in the woods and we had to get back home.

[@RampagingJupiter]

@0:10, did you mean to write Claremont, New Hampshire?

[@SkillsWithPhil]

In this case yes We often say new hampster instead of Hampshire as a cheeky joke.

[@ANTheWhizkid]

Actually this subject is of such importance that first I wanted to kindly request a dedicated coffee live stream, but then chose to go the way of the simple comment. However, I totally agree on the milk argument. But believe me, it´s so easy to become a coffee snob once you have your own porter filter machine, being able froth it all day long.

[@BlackRail33]

Try Silk Original flavored creamer. I believe they have the Heavy Whipping Cream version now as well. Love the videos!

[@T1MBO95]

Another sick video Phil!

[@TylerBoothGolf]

Totally get the dislike of punchy climbs within stages, I was there at one point. I've started to enjoy climbing in general & training for punchy climbs in the middle of a stage; it brings a whole new level of strategy to racing on how you may pursue the full race vs just go balls to the wall the whole time. I'm glad Jesse Melamed dives into his strats on where/when he may save some gas & where he may feel he can make up time on the field. That's why I love enduro now!

[@tcgeddes6691]

So bummed you didn’t get to the last trail there, the entrance was on the rock at the top, that one is properly steed and super fun!

[@SkillsWithPhil]

We saw it, but ran out of time.

[@marcelknop1]

Great looking trails and video. Wish I could go that fast.

[@zackbundy8172]

Hi, Phil me and my friend saw you at arrowhead that day I had the colorful trek and he had the black downhill bike, we thought it was you but we weren’t sure.

[@SkillsWithPhil]

Was he on the kona, i think I remember passing you on our last lap!

[@zackbundy8172]

@@SkillsWithPhil Yes that was him, super cool seeing you guys up here, I’ve watched tons of your videos. Glad to see you guys had fun.

[@rugged04270]

I wish these videos had a speedometer for us to keep an eye on, I would love to know just how fast you are ripping through them

[@mtbville]

Sick vid again dude 👍🔥

[@tracypearson6706]

I totally get what Hailey was saying about the downhill and the warmup!

[@Vanadium]

Hey Phil what do you think about events like the Mega Avalanche? Because of the mega pedaling it is involved there? Would you ever go there and try the track just for fun?

[@SkillsWithPhil]

The first part would be super fun, but I'd lose interest once i got to the penally bits haha. I've always thought it would be a fun event, but there's not way I'd be competitive over the hours long run.

[@Vanadium]

@@SkillsWithPhil Yeah man you should try that out. Super cheap if you can fly cheap and find a good flat ofc. I stayed there for 9 days and payed 150 bucks in 2017. Race included and anything important you need. You could check the whole track and the DH park out and dont race at all :D. I loved the qualifier track more then the actual track. No pedaling there :D

[@carvinbush]

@Phil, where'd you get your chin mount from?

[@SkillsWithPhil]

I just jerry rig a gopro buckle with zip ties

[@brenndanteeter9891]

Phil you should do FORT ROCK in exeter new Hampshire while you are up here... It pretty sweet

[@1052scot1]

Just curious what is the difference between your downhill and the enduro bikes? I really not up on the technical developments. I ride a 1985 mtn bike nishiki bush wacker, yup old antique. Thanks

[@SkillsWithPhil]

Downhill bikes are designed to be good at one thing and one thing only, and that's going downhill fast. They have a lot of travel, are super long, but are miserable to pedal around . Enduro bikes have a little less travel, and are really good (but not quite as good) at going downhill, but they also are pretty efficient to pedal around which means you can climb up hills with them instead always needing a lift or shuttle. As a former downhill racer, these days, unless you are racing downhill, i don't recommend them. Enduro bikes are way more versatile, and can do 90 of what a downhill bike can, and also be used to ride trails that are lift accessed.

[@jonathandahood]

Was eyeing this place early season, got lazy and didn't take the drive. Place looks pretty fun.

[@fabriceclement4678]

amazing vidéo phil , kiss from france

[@SkillsWithPhil]

Cheers Fabrice! side note, Is that an Exploited avatar i see?

[@fabriceclement4678]

@@SkillsWithPhil yep , the exploited

[@alexkarris259]

Does every one on the mountain know Phil? Lol they spotted his old bike, that’s awesome

[@frankthetankricard]

Hey Phil I'm curious, do you deliberately run your brake levers at slightly different angles? They're close enough that it could be within margin of error but I'm not sure.

[@SkillsWithPhil]

No, if i saw that they weren't it'd bug the crap out of me knowing that they were, but i can probably ride them at different angles unless it's drastically different. I'll have to check now that you mention it. It's possible that one of them moved on me without noticing.

[@bikesnboards91]

That punchy corner in the race on waka waka was f*cked, the line was stay high inside over the roots but still fully redlined climbing out of there

[@SkillsWithPhil]

Had i known that the trail was about to turn uphill i would have setup completely different. I could feel my heart redline thinking about how that part would feel in a race. Those little bits are almost always where the race is won.

[@treyreppe4348]

You gotta try oat milk creamer (baresta edition if possible) its the only alternative cream I use

[@rascal1234]

Yea, those trails looked harder than blue. I guess they have Thunder Mountain syndrome.

[@mtbmaniac8732]

This is sick amazing 👏

[@joepennie9329]

Found you page about a week ago, I've never wanted to buy a bike and start a new hobby more 😅

[@Bowhead]

Awesome! 🙌

[@oliverbourne9599]

MMMM .... soil and roots ..... lovely bit of natural

I like SRAM brakes, as long as they are at least Code R 😁

[@wketchin]

I have the G2 Ultimate and they are so good

[@Jackass461]

Hey man great videos, I have a question, everytime I try this sport my heart is always racing at the end, I just wonder if this is normal and if you ever experienced it? Thanks 👍🏻

[@roccopietrofesa7914]

Could you go ride Victory Hill and do some videos? That place is awesome and you could ride it proper. It's in the northern kingdom VT.

[@SkillsWithPhil]

Honestly, i don't like victory hill all that much, but i know a lot of people love it.

[@DerekMcElwee]

The brand Ripple half and half is super good. Only thing I have found that is not a downgrade from cream

[@DerekMcElwee]

And it is not a sweetener like coffeemate. Black coffee and a shot of ripple is mint

[@MozzyTheMoose]

I would love to get into this kind of stuff. Riding trails. Hitting a few small jumps. Looks ridiculously fun. Problem is, my experience with bicycles is limited to $100 Wal-Mart specials and I know nearly nothing about good quality bikes. Do you have any recommendations for a good "beginner" bike for a scrublord on a budget?

[@SkillsWithPhil]

Kev Central and Trail features do a good job focusing on budget oriented bikes I'd recommend watching their videos for a bit more information :) m.kzbin.info/door/_mxl2kDiu-Ls_m7dR5qjtw kzbin.info

[@MozzyTheMoose]

Awesome. I'll check them out. Thanks dude.

[@davidvanschubert9093]

Quick question. How wide do you ride your bars?

[@SkillsWithPhil]

Usually around 785 +/- 5mm

[@davidvanschubert9093]

@@SkillsWithPhil Ok cool. That's what I have mine cut to. Probably a bit too wide for Ontario. lol

[@VermetteAntoine]

Do they have a website to know if it's open right now?

[@grizz4608]

Looks insanely fun.

[@archiefrain-bell7129]

yo sick vid dude keep it up

[@guitarmajster]

Any pro tips on bleeding them sram's?

[@januhelj3796]

how's the bike feeling, can't wait to get mine!

[@mattdickey2454]

Seat paint looks great! How do u like 29 vs 27.5?

[@DinnerForkTongue]

I think in an older episode he likes both equally...? Don't quote me on this. I swapped a 26er for a 29er and for me personally, it was a huge upgrade. But some people like smaller wheels.

[@danielgomez2743]

Phill: so what we have here... oh 10 meter drop let me do a back flip

[@nomad-pq4yw8iy7v]

Dude did you say That trail name was north conway ? If you did that is trippy I live in Conway

[@dominickfarris395]

Have you tried Oatmilk? That is my favorite alternative milk! Also great video!

[@SkillsWithPhil]

I have. I don't mind all the alternatives milks as a stand-alone drink, but they don't do it for me when it comes to coffee creamers. If I'm a guest as somebody's house though, I'll take whatever i get. :)

[@davidhirschi9466]

How did you paint your saddle?

[@dankstakc]

So Phil's not a coffee snob he's a creamer snob... LOL

[@SkillsWithPhil]

In reality I'll take whatever i get whenever I'm a guest, but if i have my choice, light roast and light cream is my go to combination.

[@SteveKeith]

Focusing on the little coffee conversation, I will preface this by saying I probably am a coffee snob (much to my chagrin). If you're putting cream in your coffee to dilute the bitterness, there is a problem with the beans/brew method; a good coffee should never be truly bitter, but have balanced sweetness, acidity, and a hint of bitterness to round it. It's a beautiful journey once you teach yourself to taste

[@SkillsWithPhil]

Not disputing anything you are saying but I personally don't enjoy black coffee, it just feels incomplete. I can tolerate and certainly when prepared properly can be really good, but it's not what i crave when i want coffee. When I'm looking for coffee I'm looking for a smooth light roast blend, and cream helps complete the taste. For what it's worth, I was a classically trained cook , i went through the same cooking program as Alton Brown (he was my graduation speaker). Anyway there's 6 known tastes that we can detect; salt, sour, bitter, sweet, umami, and one that was only recently discovered called oleogustus. The cream has a fatty taste called oleogustus, and thats the flavor I'm seeking to compliment the coffee flavor when i sip on morning brew. :)

[@jeffhayes1855]

Sweetened condensed milk!

[@SteveKeith]

@@SkillsWithPhil now that's a response I can get behind. You actually know what you like and why. Most people just seem to not like the taste of coffee but want to drink it regardless, so they load it up with cream and sugar to mask any actual flavor.

[@marctreebarc]

Is there an auto like function?

[@dman5703]

I phil ya on that one get it!

[@julioaragao]

Pretty nice and sketchy at times! My kind of trail!

[@kieronhaycock]

Fixer and Dirty Frank are Pearl Jam songs. 🤘

[@daveM135i]

How tall is Hailey. Cause I’m wanting to buy one but I am unsure of what size to get 😐

[@SkillsWithPhil]

Hailey is 5'6 and rides a medium frame. I'm 5'10 and also run a medium.

[@daveM135i]

@@SkillsWithPhil Thanks Phil. Last question. I’m currently on the 2020 Force expert 29” medium. Is the stand over height lower in the 2022 Force? Im just concern cause I’m a short rider (similar height to Hailey) and see if going a size down is a better choice. Thanks Phil

[@SkillsWithPhil]

Oh yeah, much lower this year

[@parker1775]

Where is this? Is it in New England?

[@SkillsWithPhil]

all the information you need is in the video :)

[@Lockoman2100]

How do you paint a seat?

[@denismacfarlane255]

“Welcome to SWP” Today’s video topic is Cream VS almond milk in your coffee”

[@adrian_veidt]

The enduro is soooo much fun. 👌👌

[@scaserta8]

Hey Phil, if you ever make it up to Arrowhead again make sure to ride Chubbs, it's fuckin awesome!

[@SkillsWithPhil]

Wanted to but ran out of time. Next time!

[@scaserta8]

@@SkillsWithPhil and i’m glad you liked dirty frank and fixer, i helped dig parts of them haha

[@Mp57navy]

Where is "New Hampster" ???

[@joshuamcdonnell122]

Man. full on mach phil!