TROY BUILT at KOKOPELLI - FRUITA MTB | The Singletrack Sampler

[@thenerdycyclist4670]

I'm glad you ended up tilting the camera down after a little bit. I was sad I couldn't see the trail. awesome work.

[@The_Sampler]

Yea, sorry about that, it's a new gimbal and I'm still getting it dialed in

[@bkxc]

I've lost some really good footage because the damn thing was pointed too far up or down. The gimbal giveth and the gimbal taketh away.

[@mtbyumyum]

Dude, I'm srly this close to buying the Hero5 today... get done shredding a trail and actually said something I liked only to find footage of my top tube in edit... crotch shots don't make good video...

[@thenerdycyclist4670]

regardless, it was still was pretty good footage overall.

[@averycordova332]

Hi Alex I recently found you Chanel because you were in one of Seth's videos really enjoy your content I also find it really inspiring that you are living out of your car and hitting up some of the best trails in the country I'm only 12 and I'm going to get my first mtb soon

[@The_Sampler]

Hey dude! Thank you so much for commenting; I absolutely love hearing this. First mtb, that's freakin' awesome!! How stoked are you?!! Thanks for checking out my channel, I'm super stoked to have you on board! 🚵 👍 🐼

[@averycordova332]

The Singletrack Sampler I'm really stoked and the first place I plan to ride is lunch loops in grand junction/Fruita

[@willkirschke5865]

these trails are so awesome!

[@The_Sampler]

Yes they are!

[@mtnhighs]

Entertaining as always Alex!!

[@The_Sampler]

Hey dude, thank you!

[@RyanMarcyesOutdoors]

Very Rad.. Live-Life- Loud!!

[@emielmiller6331]

Freaking loving the videos man! STOKED!!!!

[@The_Sampler]

+Emiel Miller Hell yea dude!! You new to the channel? Haven't seen you comment before... If so, welcome on, and Rock on 🤘🚵

[@emielmiller6331]

The Singletrack Sampler yeah man i came here via sethsbikehacks and BKXC, love the styles of your videos and the steadiness makes me just want to get out and SHRED!! 🤘🤘🤘 🚲🚲🚲

[@The_Sampler]

Get out and shredddddd!!!!! Thanks again man

[@bkxc]

Damn, I'm bummed I never rode this one! Loved some of that techy stuff.

[@BrianVaughn]

You need Alex to show you around Fruita. He definitely found some locals to show him the goods.

[@bkxc]

NEXT TIME!

[@mtbbuddys2545]

always fun watch your videos mate ....

[@The_Sampler]

Thanks Juan! Super stoke that you enjoy them!

[@eddarell9474]

Awesome views! Sweet!

[@JoseMTBs]

Awesome ride!

[@mtlxc5586]

good stuff

[@Whitesnake2]

Too much uphill! Seriously though, another sweet ride Alex. Watch those pinkies!

[@The_Sampler]

haha yea it was a decent amount for sure

[@BurninatorTheTrogdor]

Yeah dude brah!

[@BrianVaughn]

Good stuff! Have fun on your trip!

[@The_Sampler]

Thanks Brian

[@DanteHTID]

Damn man... you're fun to watch even while climbing, keep up the good work! Love from Chile =)

[@The_Sampler]

yooooooo thanks dude! Hell yea, I love hearing that viewers are from all over. How's the riding in Chile? I heard it's dope!

[@DanteHTID]

TLDR: Yeah man! Chile has a big variety in terms of geography ranging from mountains, volcanoes to rainforest and islands and type of events (some of them are at international level) . Me as a novice, I've been doing some riding on the easier local trails and fire trails on my XC bike lately :D Thanks to the huge variety of climates and terrains people of different disciplines get motivated to go out and ride. Also we've got events for all tastes: For downhill we got an international competition called: Valparaiso Cerro Abajo Which is a crazy urban downhill event with riders from all over the world and big sponsors. For enduro, Chile has been part of the Enduro World Series during the last few years. This year's stage was in Corral town which is close to where I live. Also lots of smaller events keep happening all over the country. For XC I know of a couple of international events. One of them held around a Volcano and with over 1000 riders (Conquistando el volcan osorno) and the other one held in my city called XCO Copa internacional which is sorrounded by native trees. Those are the few I know of :D

[@tjlovin247]

I've been watching all this mountain bike videos, I find myself riding al lot more, and recording my rides, at least the fun part lol

[@brad8961]

Nice ride !

[@Illogic69]

Loud hub be loud. Such an unreal place to ride. Just looks so alien in that desert landscape to me.

[@The_Sampler]

haha yea for sure it's like "where are the treeeeess???"

[@drumsxo]

Dude, I totally watched this episode over dinner and a beer! Again! Last vid was the same thing, LMAO. xD Nice ride, bro! Plenty of balance between rowdy and techy on that trail! Oh, and at 6:12 - that's what he said!

[@The_Sampler]

hahaha YES. I like the routine you are setting up!

[@The_Sampler]

Lol just went and looked at that

[@drumsxo]

LMAO! I'm just THAT guy. I jump on the sexual innuendo train every chance I get, lol.

[@drumsxo]

Hell yeah, man! Now you just gotta keep puttin' the videos out for my dinnertime entertainment! LMAO. :D

[@steverice1756]

this was a great ride for me when I visited there, technical but super fun, I couldn't clear the uphill section either hopefully next time great video keep up the good work

[@The_Sampler]

Thanks Steve

[@DOT.158]

Superb view and nice trails:)) Alex, You had enjoy every bit of it:))

[@The_Sampler]

You know I do :D

[@EastCoastCouture]

you are one rad dude!

[@The_Sampler]

hahah thanks Nick 😎

[@seand1422]

Nice video. Bonus! You mentioned Edward Abbey. The trails look like our southern Idaho trails.

[@The_Sampler]

Alright, FINALLY someone knows who I'm talking about! Thanks dude!

[@ThunderStruckMTB]

Very similar to what my terrain in the SoCal high desert looks like....... Braaap!

[@The_Sampler]

Yes, agreed it is!

[@kennethrhea7746]

Where do you ride at?

[@The_Sampler]

I've ridden down in San Diego and Temecula

[@kennethrhea7746]

Nice. You get all over the place. I guess I should have done an ThunderStruckCoach since he lives out here in Cali. #dancindownthemountain

[@mtbyumyum]

Bro, I love this desert footage... beautiful! Also, how ya liking the new wheelz?

[@The_Sampler]

Thanks dude! It really is majestic. Carbon wheels are holing up to some serious abuse thus far which I am impressed with.

[@bullseye0112]

that stuff is fun, but I like a little more flow and less tech. Good point, don't go to hot if you haven't ridden the trail, especially in dry loose rocky stuff. Good Video Alex, not sure if I would want the loud hub either. my friend has them and I prefer the quiet I think

[@herkusr01]

Bullseye Fowl Yeah, I like silent hubs better, but I'm sure that if you had hubs that made noise, you'd get used to it

[@bermsky]

Get STOKED!!!

[@The_Sampler]

Yeaaa buddy!!!

[@Federonfire2.0]

That was a great trail not so fast but technical. And your new hub sounds raspy. Nice.

[@The_Sampler]

haha like its just getting over a cold

[@estimateparagon]

The Singletrack Sampler upgrade to the 36 tooth ratchets in the hub, and they are great wheels. I have been riding a set for a few years.

[@Gumson99]

New camera angle? Sick views :) Like the sound of new hub, personally ride on Hope Pro 2 Evo, its nice and loud.

[@The_Sampler]

New gimbal actually, so still working on the angle. Thanks dude! Oh man those Hope hubs are also super loud!

[@garrettbaker2697]

Have you ridden free lunch in grand junction? Would be really good for a video. Rode it yesterday, its soooo fun!

[@Steve-O-NC]

Where are you from in NC. Going to be moving to GJ start of year. visited and feel in Love with the trails.

[@The_Sampler]

I lived in Bryson City and Asheville for a few years, and think it's one of my favorite places.

[@kingrat738]

Kewl vid... my summer riding is like this, very technical & rocky. Fun to roll down & rewarding going up. Rocks like skin a little too much >.

[@The_Sampler]

tell me about it. I left plenty of skin behind

[@johnganshow5536]

That Fruita is a beautiful area. I wonder how harsh the winters are? No riding for 5 months?

[@The_Sampler]

I've been told winters are pretty tame actually. Some say if you can handle the cold you can get out year round

[@johnganshow5536]

Thanks for the information!!!

[@Skarstind20]

Damn. It's this time of year I wish I was riding there, here in Sweden it's wet wet wet... You diggin the new wheels man?

[@The_Sampler]

absolutely diggin' them Emil. You getting out for some mud rides?

[@Skarstind20]

The Singletrack Sampler glad to hear it! I'm looking into getting some carbon rims as well. oh yeah!! Actually started snowing today during my ride haha

[@The_Sampler]

Man, I've only ridden in the snow one time, and it was insanely sketchy lol I definitely didn't have the right tires for it

[@Skarstind20]

it's tough man...last year I rode on some frozen lakes with my schwalbe ice tires and damn it's a fun experience! But I feel your pain, I was sliding around today haha

[@22astom]

You have some beautiful trails in your area. If you were going to only be able to ride for a day, what would be the top trails to hit in the area? I plan to make it up there for a couple of days over the summer and want to ride the best trails I can while I'm there.

[@The_Sampler]

hell yea dude! You definitely need to ride at 18 Road. They have some very accessible trails. Then I would say Kokopelli was my next favorite with Horsethief and Mac Ridge.

[@22astom]

The Singletrack Sampler thanks for taking the time, I will put some research into those. We spend a month or so in Red River each summer and I'm looking for places to branch out to and ride. Your videos have sold me on hitting Salida for sure.

[@The_Sampler]

Oh man, if you are hitting Salida you gotta get up on the Monarch Crest and ride the whole thing, then Fooses and Greens Creek

[@22astom]

The Singletrack Sampler thanks, I will add those to the list.

[@The_Sampler]

👍

[@TheSoldkall]

Thanks Alex, nice ride, especially when you stop and shoot the dudes trying to make it!

[@The_Sampler]

Thanks dude, glad you enjoyed!

[@mesk412]

I get stoked too eat stromboli!

[@The_Sampler]

nomnomnomnom 🍕🍕

[@John_D2]

what are those green pedals you ride ? love the vids !

[@The_Sampler]

They are Specialized Boomslangs, and I love them! Thanks dude, welcome to the channel!

[@John_D2]

Cool, I'm gonna check those out.. thanks for the reply !

[@The_Sampler]

For sure dude! Those ones are a bit pricey, but also check out the Bennies which are more affordable and just as good. I had those last.

[@VladGMuriii]

Oh Alex I swear to God if I see one more minute of you pointing the camera to the sky I'll kick your ass xD xD

[@The_Sampler]

haha Vlad I'm trying to help you learn to look down trail and not at your front tire!

[@FreeworldOL]

go pro with external mic?

[@The_Sampler]

Built in mic, but with a dead cat cover on it

[@FreeworldOL]

thanks for the reply, keep up the vids its good to see varied terrain from around the world

[@The_Sampler]

Stoked you are enjoying them dude. More on the way!

[@KirkDowdy]

Video idea: how to live in ur car or something along those lines

[@The_Sampler]

Gonna start giving you guys some insight to this in my upcoming video.

[@Oogabax]

I broke my arm going all out once.

[@The_Sampler]

RIP

[@willlitty8358]

dude how do you like the carbon rovals???

[@The_Sampler]

In the words of Borat - they are verrrrrrryyyyyyyyyy niccccceeeeeeeeeeeeee 👍

[@willlitty8358]

hahahahah hell yeah dude!

[@yaronmtb8848]

👍 📹

[@The_Sampler]

:D

[@bullseye0112]

are you rocking a camelback or just bottles

[@The_Sampler]

a really really old camelback lol

[@shayrubino9862]

Is that an I9 Torch rear hub i hear??

[@The_Sampler]

Nope, I believe it's a DT Swiss. Not quite as loud as dem i9

[@shayrubino9862]

The Singletrack Sampler I love the simplicity of the DT ratchet drive. great videos keep up the good work.

[@dmullen1994]

Hey can you make a video about how you live out of your car and how you maintain income? I really want to live in a similar fashion and I need some advice. A private message about it would be great if you don't want the info to be public. Cheers. Love you.

[@The_Sampler]

Hey Devin, I'm looking to do a video series all about how I live the way I do coming up. Also, I wanna have a Q&A for my 10K update, so keep a look out for that.

[@dmullen1994]

Fork oil be praised.

[@The_Sampler]

hahaha 👍

[@endurofordaboys1768]

aye my name is in the title 😂😀

[@The_Sampler]

:p

[@tjlovin247]

Good video,but you didn't use your quote

[@MartianGopnik]

6:11 - Half the fun of riding technical trails is making peoples' spontaneous comments into dirty jokes.

[@The_Sampler]

haha yassssss