Visiting Bentonville? My Favorite & Worst Trails

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[@georgeoliver8300]

You should have titled this video. “Evan trying to make friends for 20 minutes”

[@RustyMTB]

lmao

[@wolfpackoutdoors9618]

😂

[@hoonmeister3851]

Gmbn missed out!

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Haha Neil actually got a clip with me for his video!

[@charlesholland6851]

@@EvansMTBSaga i like Neil. He’s my favorite one there even though he looks as if he doesn’t want to be there. 😂

[@faisalkhaled4845]

@@charlesholland6851 😂

[@allanridesbikes5856]

Sounds like Rich in the video.

[@allanridesbikes5856]

Damn, shaking the Don's hand.

[@loganjacobson2335]

Pretty sure Seth doesn’t like being treated like a celebrity so just talk to him like a normal guy. Just talk bikes and forget he even has a channel 🤟

[@marcfreshart]

If I see “the Seth” I’m getting his autograph

[@Chicagoway37]

Calm down bud.

[@Sheppy99]

Hard to tell someone how they should feel when they meet someone they've looked up to, respected and enjoyed their content from a far for a long time. My biggest fear would be having a bad interaction and ruining all those years of content you've enjoyed. Obv that's highly unlikely to happen cause they're all great people in MTB but that's a big time fear especially if you're an introverted person. Extroverted people probably have no idea about those things. lol

[@888BRAK]

Evan. The bike tech videos that is where you shine. 🥇 Thunder Dome - Stay in the left line and pain attention to cut-outs to the left. 1:03 1:41 On Case & Desist 11:40 cut out left for sectioning - Ride more.🚲

[@peterblades]

Blake from GMBN did Choo Choo by jumping the berms. Any trail can be fun with some little imagination, my dude.

[@piotrekkociuba5929]

I’m glad that i discovered you. You’re doing very good stuff. Keep it up man

[@derDKP]

Dude. Your ride audio and video are so smooth now. Well done. Also, totally get the nervousness will others in the industry. Ask what their favorite trails are here, and recommend your faves. Gets the Convo going

[@derDKP]

And offer to trade stickers. Let's them know you have a channel, but doesn't sound needy

[@wwilcox8946]

Nice to meet you today Evan! Keep making great videos!

[@bikealllife5132]

My dji action 3 arrives tomorrow stoked to try it out! Nice video keep it up!

[@lenyarbrough8445]

2:28 glad you mentioned Esther’s to get over to the north end of Coler. Besides taking you to Family Flow, but there’s a fun tech section towards the other end.

[@jjonesmtb]

Great meeting you today man. Thanks for the shoutout and hopefully see you tomorrow!

[@jonathanoffler2586]

Evan it got to be said your videos are better than the stuff coming out of GMBN .Keep going, you are an inspiration to us all.

[@ryansteiger6960]

Evan your such a gem 👍 thanks for the video.

[@matiasgamarra1659]

If you ever get a chance go ride the lake ludwig trails in Clarksville Arkansas. We put a lot of work into building those trails and they turned out quite awesome! Only an hour and half away from Bentonville.

[@ScottsMTB]

Sometimes I wanna move there to Bentonville to just ride! Ha! I miss that place! Great video. So informative!!

[@user-vj6cl5fl8d]

Good video Evan keep up the good work and you’ll get past 100,000 subs

[@ZenoGy]

Wish I could cross the Pacific and visit Bentonville this weekend . And if I did , the one youtuber I would prefer to meet is. . . Chad ! Seriously , yourself and Henry from Pinkbike are my favorite MTB presenters . Have a great weekend . Thanks for the content . Cheers mate .

[@BigOlSkip]

9:13 Evan everything is more fun on a hardtail 🤪

[@tweakandshred]

Can't wait to come down and hit some of those trails. Maybe I'll run into you and you can give the kiddo some pointers for his next MTB video. Love your content Evan.

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Thanks dude! I'll be out riding tomorrow for sure!

[@coreybeck7148]

Big fan of normlmtber. You are celebrity Evan! Haha. Just have a casual convo see where it goes. Colabs would be awesome!

[@xavierhulbert5849]

Just casually has small chat with GMBN’s Rich Payne… “His name was probably Will or something” lmao.

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Haha!! I don't watch GMBN, can't keep up with their uploads

[@jadebool1906]

I worked at a bikepark in wales for a few years and met 90% of the big uk riders ..don’t be shy just start a conversation most are great dudes.

[@2WheelsFreedom]

Must say only a minute into the video and the pov shot are 3 times better then before! Not sure why guess u have changed something, that’s awesome to watch!

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Yeah I'm using the DJI Osmo Action 3. I love it

[@taylor8109]

It’s because he isn’t dressed like predator. Big improvement

[@sramon624]

Definitely say Hi to everyone you want to! And don’t worry about what to say, just be their friend! People appreciate that.

[@chrispeacock3290]

Leopard sloop is pretty fun new to mountain biking but still not confident with leopard loop yet

[@mjhhhh504]

What happened to the audio in the last third? It's completely out of sync with the video

[@andymtb5714]

I was gonna mention the same thing. Everything is totally out of sync, wondering if it wasn't just me. Great video otherwise!

[@alexandrequaresma07]

This is happening with me too.

[@pequod920]

Hit up Bike Fest today. Great weekend to have it. Weather is perfect

[@EvansMTBSaga]

I know right! Holler if you see me out there!

[@bermchasin]

nice job on the KOM

[@benstep2]

Cool bike. I like the color too. You mentioned you upgraded the bars- what did you choose?

[@EvansMTBSaga]

I'm just using my OneUp carbons that I swap between builds

[@anthonyscuderi9931]

Don’t ever be afraid to ask ppl anything, I mean what do you have to lose… you won’t lose us dude!

[@tropical95]

Would love to see some cross over content in case you meet your guys

[@dudedarnell]

Hey Evan, can I ask what mount you have for your Karoo 2?

[@ShutUpSceneKid69]

Premiere time lets gooooo

[@paytonbohn6879]

Haha that’s crazy! Jeremy jones is the dad of one of my friends! He lives just down the street from me. Gotta come down to Utah one time!

[@roansactionsports]

Ooh, i saw that clip of the forbiden in the skills park, review soon?

[@EvansMTBSaga]

That was from last year and it was a rental

[@thundermidget4395]

GMBN guys are cool,hung out with them at Sea Otter

[@1975normal]

You say, “can we ride together? Where you riding this weekend?

[@BowzKnows]

I just got an ebike and it makes EVERY trail fun. Evan have you ever thought about testing one out?

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Yeah I just don't want to fork out the dough for one 😂

[@gavingrant5474]

My neighbor is out there right now. I was hoping you might see him 😂

[@vladimirtrajkov6833]

Evan u have amazing videos but whats that 'mini phone' on ur bars.

[@75burbguy]

Gmbn is just feeling threatened by the new guy who is clearly having more fun.😂

[@Mikesonbikes]

Choo Choo is a training tool!

[@SerhiyMTB]

What camera are you using for POV?

[@Tobywan83]

Just ask if you can tag along or ask if they want to tag along with a local rider.

[@JoeAQuinn]

You have at least two british fans Evan lol (me and my brother)

[@bobbyridesbikes]

There is no better way to get down the hill from Coler Grove than down Thunderdome. I have spoken.

[@stevenkilleen8149]

Are ur glasses prescription looking on getting inserts for my goggles from sportrx but I love yellow lens

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Glasses are prescription but I run contacts when I use goggles

[@stevenkilleen8149]

@@EvansMTBSaga never any problem with contacts I have never tried them hmm gotta think about this I guess try sportrx my brother runs them and likes them then go from the contacts are the goal

[@1975normal]

You definitely gotta ride with the other KZbinRS!!! Have fun. Get crazy/creative!!!!

[@dalexander92]

I recommend you be yourself - as you’re cool dude! Don’t be too pushy… I’m sure these dudes have a full on schedule so even if they genuinely wanted to it would be tough. Yes they know who they are and maybe the pride comes with the territory but be professional and be yourself. Reach out to their squad, ask different people to put you in contact with the right folks. Maybe you’ll be on their schedule for next year 😂🤣 or sooner my guy! Banter is always a great way to break the ice and start a convo. Trust these collabs will happen in due time. Just a numbers game

[@Gerttie82]

It

[@mtbwithct8426]

What happened to the last alchemy frame(was a different color)?? Did it crack?

[@iegggg1712]

No I’m pretty sure they just sent him a new one to test out

[@charlessbierman]

Evan using AI to enhance his video is pretty crazy!

[@trailpimp6369]

Sick❤

[@JasonFoxLCB]

Dig the climb-to-fun judgments. And showing how you got from one trail to the next. I'm heading down for the week of the Fourth and stay directly across A from Leopard's. My third time down, but still so many trails I haven't hit.

[@lukekollmansberger1]

love the videos!! just started my channel but haven't posted anything

[@kennybicar528]

I remember rich drew is from bentonville. Better hit him up. I think 2 personalities like you and him could match up pretty well

[@NallePu83]

14:52 one guy did move

[@captainmarshalliii3304]

Bro, no need for the imposter syndrome. “Hi I’m Evan from Evan’s MTB Saga KZbin channel. I enjoyed >. Anyway, these are my local trails. Happy to show you around my favorite trails or maybe do a colab if you’re up for it. “

[@biggussconnus]

Don't worry Evan. You are my Seth

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Haha thanks dude!

[@gopro_vlogs]

1:16 what was that horrible noise landing off of that drop?

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Haha the tire hitting the seat lol

[@gopro_vlogs]

@@EvansMTBSaga I thought it was the suspension bottoming out

[@VisionMTB]

It will be interesting to see your 'fest videos but I'm sure you did fine. Nervous is ok, it's genuine instead of cool-douchy. You could always just wear some subtle channel merch and they'll notice.

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Haha that's what I ended up doing. Just walked around with my hat with the channel logo. Got recognized, kept it low key, but I didn't record anything from the event

[@wigzzborz6759]

@@EvansMTBSaga Ohh no . .I've been waiting so bad for that video and I was hoping you were able to meet Seth. I hope you enjoyed the event at least.

[@enriquechido]

Don't be wierd. Say "hello, big fan" and that's it. 😂

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Will do! Then I'll just scurry off

[@thescerigai]

14:53 bro spittin fax

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Haha so much facts that I got censored

[@migueltrujillo5932]

I need a hydration backpack like that 5:30 in my life.

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Haha that's a camera backpack. I've had one like that before and it's a back breaker

[@migueltrujillo5932]

@@EvansMTBSaga

[@davidblackman3127]

Matty Active was the same way about meeting you as you are about meeting Seth. I guess it's all relative

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Haha I talked with Matty for an hour yesterday and we're gonna ride today and make some content

[@jeremyandres7652]

Who needs parking when you have a bike 0:35

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Haha I'm riding my bike to the event. Did so yesterday too

[@618outdoors]

I love leopard’s loop. I was in Bentonville around new years with my family and one of my friends family and we stopped at leopard’s loop thinking we’d be there for a few minutes then we ended up being there for around two hours. It’s so fun!!

[@icecremeSandcastles.]

Nice one Evan . UK subscriber here , Rich was a bit salty and you were so friendly, Neil was just Neil, serious guy but at least he spared some time for you . Keep being you Evan !!!

[@elistaude7842]

Just talk to any of them like a normal guy! Remember we’re all just trying to ride bikes after all

[@MrHeller55]

How low of PSI are you running for that area? 25psi was more than enough grip for everything I rode when there

[@EvansMTBSaga]

20 front 22 rear usually. But even with 25 psi and no inserts, carving a turn hard will lead to tire roll

[@MrHeller55]

@@EvansMTBSaga damn that is low for that area, but hey if it works for you thats good. I use to run that low with the idea of maximum grip but then I tried higher and I realized unless im on crazy loose stones on rocks that 24+ was better for riding as it had pretty much the same grip but rolled way better and I havent gotten rim dings since upping the pressure

[@shanzb]

Seth is like 5 feet, dont be scared!

[@CharlieBrwn8]

what state is this? It is MTB paradise. I need to hit those trails

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Bentonville, Arkansas!

[@offdaystv]

Also I’m so nervous and shy that I don’t talk to any other mountain bikers. I just don’t have anything to say 😅

[@EvansMTBSaga]

I usually strike up a conversation about their bike. But with your shyness, I'd like to say thanks for the two comments! The comments are the best part about making these videos

[@servidig483]

Meanwhile, in Eastern Europe...almost no trails

[@ajdf870]

My guy

[@zanedombrock7918]

youtube.com/@zanedombrock7918

[@aold5652]

What cycling computer do you use?

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Hammerhead Karoo 2. I love it!

[@aold5652]

@@EvansMTBSaga thanks!

[@Thomas-iz7zo]

What mic do you use?

[@EvansMTBSaga]

DJI Mic!

[@AdrenalineIsLife]

Can I be a GMBN presenter Aye Matey? 😅 I lol'd hard.

[@ThisIsGoingDownhill]

You are doing an excellent job of blurring the thin line between “go getter” and guy that is trying way too hard. I like your motivated attitude and have no problem with it. Your success is a direct result of your ambition and hard work to be a KZbinr. But the way you approached the first GMBN guys came across a bit cringey.

[@willardbuchanan9122]

Will you able to sell another bike?❤

[@DQridesbikes]

Them gmbn guys don't seem too friendly

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Neil was super friendly and even asked me to film something with him for his video

[@SW-Video]

What state is this in?

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Arkansas

[@BowzKnows]

Scrub for dough 🤘

[@bookem5537]

what is the gps?

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Hammerhead Karoo 2!

[@manosadj]

dude in my city we have 3 trails at least

[@BenBroker]

Man I have to comment because it was so spot on. I just recently made a video about dumb dumbs around in the trail. Your comment was good. Are people really that dumb? I guess so. Post a video on what not to do with all of that fun stuff.

[@mangoshake]

Get an AI voice changer to overlay anime girl voices in your lost audio lol

[@herevic929]

I see you had a halfshell helmet on I thought u didn't like those

[@EvansMTBSaga]

It's been getting super hot and humid so I've been running them on chill-ride days

[@herevic929]

@@EvansMTBSaga oh ok i was just wondering

[@Jacob-sr7rh]

At about 15 min, I lost your speech? Your music was there but couldn't hear you.

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Yeah I'm not sure what happened. I'll cut it out in a little bit

[@maxjbryan]

oh god a nice paved easy climb?!?! Sounds like you've never climbed on this thing call a uptrail.

[@Themagoo]

I wouldn't say im a local KZbinr. Just say what's up!

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Well I'd like to reach visitors with this video

[@BigOlSkip]

I'd say stop overthinking the conversations with these "celebs" so much dude! Walk up to them, chest out, and have a great conversation with some fellow riders. Who cares how popular they are!

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Haha chest out! I love it

[@brentlillesand259]

I think a better intro would be, “Hi I’m Evan an ex-BMX racer and now I’ve built about 20 mountain bikes on my KZbin channel. I’d love to talk bikes with you sometime.”

[@markmacklin1]

I get that the title is kinda clickbait - and that I totally fell for it - but there simply are no "worst" trails in Bentonville.

[@_MrSnrub]

Dude just ask the dudes to ride and talk about bikes. Don't make such a fuss about 'youtube' stuff. You're all just bike nerds, like us, so just embrace the nerdiness, and ride.

[@ToddNZMTB]

What exactly is AI here?

[@mattdickey2454]

They should worry what will say to you instead in my opinion...

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Haha I like that!

[@mattdickey2454]

@Evans MTB Saga BTW, when you and someone else drop a video Sunday, I watch yours first!

[@leosto2504]

Is it just me or Choo Choo didn’t used to be paved?

[@EvansMTBSaga]

That's correct. It wasn't always paved

[@user-ex9jl3fv2i]

I have known a lot about MTB from watching your channel but I don’t even own mountain bike I own a Hercules street cat 3.0 an I live in India there are no trails but there is a small trail which very bumpy and some climbs which are very difficult on my bike and my hand hurts very bad.

[@EvansMTBSaga]

That's great to hear you watch but don't own a mountain bike! I have a big audience in India and it sounds like mountain biking is becoming very popular there!

[@user-ex9jl3fv2i]

I was wondering if you could see me the polygon colosus

[@Optichin]

One day gmbn will buy your channel and you will become rich

[@EvansMTBSaga]

Haha depends on how much!

[@clint2627]

What ever you do, don’t slap the celebrities