We bit off MUCH more than we could pedal | Mountain Biking Downieville

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It was an ambitious plan. Take on Downieville's Tower to Town route that would be 27 miles of riding and at least 3,000 feet of climbing. We'd be rewarded with 7,000 feet of descending and epic bragging rights.
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[@DW19570225]

Sweet video! The whole package, rolling commentary, visual popups, smooth video of the meat of the trails, taking it up a notch. Lots of hard work and time spent in these vids, hope everyone appreciates the dedication! Thanks man!

[@bkxc]

Thanks for being here, can’t do it without you!

[@DW19570225]

@@bkxc Signed up on Patreon, you put in the work, I gladly support, keeps me motivated.

[@joseruizromero3079]

@@bkxc i like your blike for year cool

[@briankelly1817]

The sense of accomplishment is written on your face as you smile and recount the adventure, fresh from dipping into water and eating a good looking dinner. Awesome!

[@Gabriela-jc4pt]

Love the new editing style dude!

[@bkxc]

Thanks!

[@ThatDudeJCrash]

@@bkxc what program do you use brother?

[@somestreetphotos]

I didn't come here for my mom to be brought into this! 😅😂

[@bkxc]

Hahahahhaa

[@razmtb5028]

hahaha

[@flipsworld870]

That's hitting below the belt 😂😂

[@joshdeets1584]

Maxwell Leffler no stfu

[@joshdeets1584]

Maxwell Leffler nvm sorry ya I will

[@unoyoudidnt]

Met you while you were eating in town after this ride haha. Thanks for the pic! Sorry to disturb your meal.

[@bkxc]

You didn’t disturb me at all, dude! I get so much joy out of meeting you guys that watch my videos. Comments are great, but when I can shake someone’s hand and say thanks personally it’s the ultimate. I can’t do it without you.

[@marsdazombieslayer]

@Maxwell Leffler stop self promoting

[@drcoconut2735]

Omar Martinez ay fuck off his younger brother is trying to get a little fame what’s so bad about that oh yeah Max I subbed to you and your brother

[@LIVE.LAUGH.EMPIRE]

@@drcoconut2735 yeah but he's doing it everywhere

[@MikeruTv]

Your new guy here bro. Wish i could ride something like this trail. Technical trail but it looks so much easy with you guys. Ride safe...yeah!

[@tylerl6692]

I go to Downieville all time I love to see all the mountain bikers. And it’s refreshing to dive in that cold yuba River

[@dustinpacas4499]

LOVING the new editing additions Brian. Keep it up!

[@stanb1604]

Love the new video format(?), dude! Especially those pop-up thingies! Makes the video a bit more interactive!

[@bkxc]

Thanks Stan!

[@coltsfan79]

The Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship has been such a driving force in north eastern Calif. in not only getting trails built but maintained. And I believe they helped bring the Grinduro bike race to Quincy.

[@timsummers870]

Beautiful place for mountain biking!! This is the best therapy there is.

[@johnbarkwell]

Awesome! Rode that last summer at the Downieville Classic. Super fun!

[@LIVE.LAUGH.EMPIRE]

@Maxwell Leffler dude

[@enumclawbmx]

best BKXC joke yet literally died on that one bud!!! 5:09

[@ADVENTUREAROUNDTHEBEND]

Yea, I had to go back and listen again because it was so out of character with the channel!

[@enumclawbmx]

@@ADVENTUREAROUNDTHEBEND hahaha he's the best!

[@NickyNicest]

LIFE TIME TOURIST exactly lol when he said “everything loose” I giggled Bc I’m a perv but did not expect Brian to say that haha

[@peterhall728]

You are one lucky Bastard. Living where you do and riding round the World. Really enjoy your videos too. From a Brit in South Wales.

[@dj-hu7qg]

First off thank you for what you do I really love your channel I subscribed about two months ago and I decided today I would rent a Trailbike and hit a local trail in Hurrican Utah and I now found a new hobby so I just wanted to say thanks for inspiring me I am currently looking for a van so I can do a little bit of traveling and trail riding

[@bkxc]

Fantastic!! You’ll only get better and I hope you keep doing it!

[@razmtb5028]

Keep the editing, we love it!!

[@erenyeager-jr2ch]

Omg your videos always make me so nervous that your just gonna like, crash off the side or something, but I can’t stop watching them

[@bkxc]

Haha, thanks!

[@5cre4my]

Damn the really best thing about america is the beautiful landscape and trails. Stunning

[@liamc1102]

Australian trails are beautiful too

[@risosimo6663]

Man your driving skills are mad, especially when we take into consideration gopro effect and what it does to speed and steepness of the trails. Just mad! Keep Up the good work! 🙂

[@tsukanahibayashi4140]

When was he driving again?

[@mtbingadventures1551]

That was such a fun day of riding. Next year we'll get the entire Tower to Town. The video came out great and I am glad you got my best riding in the video and none of my crazy sloppy moves. LOL

[@bkxc]

Hahah hell yes, we’ve gotta go for another attempt!

[@philip9175]

love your new style of editing BK, really cool all the info you're putting up on the screen

[@cjcanady7004]

I'm addicted to these now.

[@JRDN3004]

Damn, those trails look stunning to ride, inspiring me to get out on my bike more Brian!! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@bkxc]

That’s what it’s all about!

[@jtschump]

Been up to the lookout and it’s super cool. We were camping down by the lakes and decided to drop down from where you were looking down to the first lake for a swim. Hiking it btw after riding the day before on my Merlin XLM hardtail - back in early 2000’s. Think I pinch flatted 3 or 4 times. Amazing part is Forest Service had to pack all the materials in to build the lookout!

[@bkxc]

Haha that’s great! Love hearing stories from back in the day.

[@EduardoSDR]

Good choice for first scene. That's what made me pause the video and exit fullscreen mode just to hit the like.

[@bkxc]

Haha awesome!!

[@filipvelkov1631]

5:09 Hahahhaha 🤣🤣 you are fire dude! Keep going!

[@LIVE.LAUGH.EMPIRE]

@Maxwell Leffler why dude

[@lonenexus959]

im watching this during a dxm trip and this is so beautiful

[@VanCan]

Whoa, those markings from the 1800's are really cool.

[@bkxc]

Yeah, makes the whole history come alive!

[@smokedsalmon3907]

If you look closely at the bottom some of the initials are from the 1500's!

[@christopherhatley4796]

Love the new graphics overlay. Keep on trying new stuff! Looking good.

[@bkxc]

Thanks dude!

[@amparitorios103]

G7rhfhisd🚳

[@grantfeddema5332]

That’s a big day, can’t imagine what the real tower to town would be like!

[@bkxc]

Haha seriously, it’s gonna be tough!

[@fromxctoletssee]

Holy crap the exposure on the sides...... you would need to remove me from my saddle with a spatula. awesome ride man. thanks for the adventure!!

[@bkxc]

Hahaha!

[@AmericusMaximus]

Appreciate earning the downhills by pedaling up. Makes it more like telemarking or surfing, less like being towed up a mountain, dragged behind a boat or otherwise motored about.

[@yt.inpolsegaming3038]

Holy crap mate this was good loving your vids don’t stop making them

[@bkxc]

Thanks bro!

[@Angel-jv5zv]

I had to go back and listen again if I heard what I thought I heard, yes, I was right 😂

[@JeepAndThings]

What a Great Trip! I love ho you add in the little bits along the was, food, etc., Its always a joy to watch you videos. Cheers! My Bulls 29r electrified would be a good test on these as well.

[@bkxc]

Thanks so much!

[@jontg429]

Oh man, I did Downieville last summer, man Go Pro does not do it justice! That trail is can be tough! Next year I am definitely doing tower to town! Great vid thanks for posting!

[@bkxc]

Most definitely a tough and rough go!

[@standotkwan]

Absolutely LOVE your videos!! Totally addicting!!

[@soloflyingmonkey]

Loving these landmark tags. Always fun to see your videos production value consistently improving.

[@bkxc]

Thanks!

[@Aman1nFull]

The fact that I have no clue where this is (yeah America, I know that) makes me realize I need to get a plane ticket asap and head over there to explore the American wilderness.

[@Aman1nFull]

@RollinRat Thanks for replying!

[@edotensei3639]

wow! that video and trail was so amazing and the great thing is you nailed it all along. you've earned a subscriber, cheers.

[@much2big28]

Your image quality is outstanding! Great work!

[@bkxc]

Thanks!

[@QWERTY-eo8gn]

Probably the most peaceful mountain video I’ve ever seen! Wanna ride once..😃❤️

[@brittanyrogers7091]

Wow... that’s breathtaking.

[@OutdoorGold]

I read the tile and I knew by default that Barquist was going to be a part of it!

[@bkxc]

Hahaha yep, we're always getting into in some hair-brained schemes together!

[@bike_somm]

Man this place Never gets old!! Awesome riding up there, next time I'll have to check out that new loop for the first time!

[@bkxc]

Yeah, you’d love it dude!

[@flipsworld870]

That"Yo Mama" joke @ 5:09 tho had me dead. Totally uncalled for 😂😂😂

[@bkxc]

Hahahah

[@01FozzyS]

You never know,Brian. It could be a dry Winter here in NorCal and you can do Downieville again. Love your new map graphics.

[@bkxc]

Most definitely possible! Might need more daylight though!

[@KeywordManagement]

Sounded like you bike was getting hammered on this run. Good stuff👍🏻

[@bkxc]

Big time!

[@WISCOMTB]

The backdrop is constantly amazing, we don’t have mountain ranges like that here in Wisconsin. Nice ride

[@rzdealership]

The sky is so blue ❤️

[@crzmofo1]

Breathtaking!

[@franclynaguilar4424]

i bought my first mountain bike and i needed to see what i’m up against and this video came up. I was not expecting this

[@zelski316]

I love the thrill of your bike ride. Woohoo! 🚴‍♂️

[@Ktb_Contract0r]

Beautiful and terrifying lol One slip and you're done, but those views 👌

[@stlc3415]

Love the content... The original plan looked like an epic ride. Keep up the great work!

[@bkxc]

I'll make it happen next year!

[@Williamharold1000]

Spectacular mountains...ahhh these guys are on edge of disaster! It was a thrill to watch it in my living room on my training bike...otherwise a ghost bike on the trail😄

[@swimmer751]

Wow amazing POV! Love the footage.

[@graygray1485]

5:09 I'm just trying to watch some mountain biking man, not be insulted

[@edwardmilian1996]

Wow that looks like blast 🇺🇸

[@LIVE.LAUGH.EMPIRE]

@Maxwell Leffler no I will not support your brothers channel! Why would I do that if you are spamming it! I literally just reported you for spam on my 20 alt accounts

[@aldrietchdakay1969]

Men I watched his vlog during 30k subscribers. Now it hits 300k. Congrats buddy

[@bkxc]

Glad you're still here!!

[@valentinocosmabosa6884]

10:40 those moments in MTB make you feel so alive.

[@LIVE.LAUGH.EMPIRE]

@Maxwell Leffler why

[@peterhoogeveen7984]

Downieville never disappoints

[@bkxc]

Always a blast!

[@foraluckygirl]

WOAH! Now that's epic!

[@amateurhouradventures]

Big ride and big cajones for giving it a go! Way to get after it!

[@bkxc]

Thanks my man!

[@AtTheEnd1000]

I'm scared to look away, so you won't fall. And damn, that bike can take a beating!

[@morsumbra9692]

Itd be SUPER dope if on screen was velocity and a gyroscope to see your center of gravity. I think those two things would show the talent of the ride, and just be super cool so see how much you're leaning into turns or bouncing over rocks. Your phone can definitely do velocity and be easy to put into graphic for video, and probably record COG but idk about data visualization for cool KZbin purpose.

[@NathanBoyleDrums]

New editing is sick. Keep it up!

[@bkxc]

Thanks bud!

[@bermsky]

AMAZING! great edit Brian. Love the content and inspiration. Thank you for all you do!

[@bkxc]

Thank YOU dude! I can’t do this without ya.

[@airportadam]

Its probably your crown to stantion joint creaking, factory 36 are notorious for it, mine did it. You can get "wicking" locktite to fix it without doing anything other than taking the fork off the bike. There are a few how tos out there. It doesnt always work but its worth a try.

[@bkxc]

Interesting! I heard someone else mention this problem, but I think the diagnosis is to take the wheel off and try to squeeze the stancions together. I tried that and didn’t hear anything.

[@travelthenarrowtrail8660]

Aaron is pretty ambitious riding a Megatower out there in the climbs. That is some pretty trail country Brian, thank you for sharing!

[@bkxc]

Haha, you gotta keep it beefy!!

[@Rai-ab27]

Lots of love from India.. I really love your videos 🥰 stay safe 🌻 brother from another mother 😊

[@streddaz]

Your videos edits just keep getting better. Like the visual tags early in the video! "loose like you mother" lol

[@bkxc]

Thanks dude!

[@CristianAchury]

It's great place to ride. Nice video 👍🏼

[@slackeroutdoors39452]

That was pretty intense!!! Well above my pay grade/skill level. Outstanding video!!!

[@LIVE.LAUGH.EMPIRE]

@Maxwell Leffler ok stop it's a annoying. Nobody will want to at this point

[@bmtb3213]

Awesome views and ride mate!! Just how I like it :)

[@BGH-VIDEO]

Really cool video mate. I hope that one day I will get to ride these places. It looks fun as hell

[@jean-reneouellet2963]

Lovin' the new way of adding additional infos to your videos, keep 'em comin'! And regarding those annoying creaks, have you thought of your top cap bolt? It might need a bit of grease. It might also be from your cables hitting each others or maybe your chainring moving ever so slightly under load. I cured mine by adding some kind of retaining compound as per Park Tool's suggestion in one of their videos. Cheers!

[@bkxc]

Glad you like it! Man, lots of possibilities for the damn creak!

[@arkitektongskootero6572]

Awesome! Nice ride🥰love the sight🤩

[@rterry2752]

1882 carving looked pretty new !

[@GoodTrails]

Those map graphics really help tell the story! A very ambitious ride for sure!

[@bkxc]

Yeah, I’m digging being able to point stuff out! I just have to make sure I get it right!

[@GoodTrails]

@@bkxc well, so far so good!

[@nanettebarling1222]

Hey Brian! When are you going to come to Saint Helena and take this old lady out on a beginners trail? There is a great Indian food restaurant here and I'll buy lunch!

[@pranavchaugule1448]

You are Indian??

[@jonc.5310]

Crazy stalker

[@chase.mcf1]

That’s totally not creepy at all

[@LuisManuelHdez]

Good stuff. And my mom is a good girl and always has been!😇

[@philgunn6803]

Another classic Brian, great video

[@BlueComet]

Rad stuff Brian! The views were stunning and the trails down to town were super cool and spicy 🤩 Nice joke there as well! 🤣

[@bkxc]

Hahaha thanks

[@TrailTrialerMTB]

Definitely loving the new style videos plus the location, Spot on 🤘👍 And with your bike, check the bearings in the Pivot links don’t need regreasing as I had a similar noise for 6 months and it turned out to be just that, it was really hard to diagnose which is why it took so long 👍

[@bkxc]

Interesting!!

[@LIVE.LAUGH.EMPIRE]

I like how with color you copied his logo. It's kinda cool looking too

[@TrailTrialerMTB]

Well... 😂😂 I had the colour scheme and a black logo since like early 2018 before I posted my first video but Brian then changed his logo to his current one so I changed mine round so it wasn’t so similar and I’m now in the process of giving it a refresh so it’s not so similar. 😂😂 Thanks anyway 👍

[@forester424]

I hiked the lookout trail before. Not fun to ride however there is an alternate route on the fire road. Gold Rim trail is scenic. 2nd divide has some technical climbing. There's just so much in Downiville peeps just don't try cuz it's hard to get to. Empire Creek is one of my new favorites.

[@bkxc]

I’ve gotta check out all the different options out there!

[@davidmithen9223]

I’d love to ride that trail one day, looks amazing. Coming unclipped is a sign for you to try some flat pedals :P

[@bkxc]

I hope you do!!

[@davidpainter6940]

They do make hands free camera mounts . That ride looks amazing

[@samroy8628]

Cool graphics in the video, makes it higher quality nice job!

[@bkxc]

Thanks Sam!

[@billadmond9450]

Cheers mate a very well done video.

[@bkxc]

Thanks Bill!

[@willbros1499]

Man...that place just looks spectacular every time I see it on camera! Another great video! That creak could be anything, but I agree that it sounds like it is coming from the front. I've been fooled MANY times by that though. But...I would start by taking apart the headset and greasing the crap out of it, and make sure that any spacers you have between the stem and headset are CLEAN as a whistle. Any grit in there and you'll have a creak as well. I am aware of an issue with the Ripmo that I won't post here, but if that doesn't solve the creak, there's a more sinister possibility related to the head tube that I can share with you. I'm assuming you have probably tried all the fixes by the time this video has come out, and hopefully you have it corrected. If not...let me know.

[@bkxc]

Interesting! Happy to hear your problem hit me with an email [e-mail]

[@willbros1499]

@@bkxc ...Email sent.

[@nurkhalipatulgusan7326]

Good trip.. I like it.. I hope someday i will be there with my bicyle

[@bikingwithemily1109]

Watched in a shopping mall while waiting for people to buy some hot wheels off me 🤣🤣. Still loving the graphics

[@bkxc]

Hahaha! Classic

[@Heylex25]

Rode the 27miles trail last year, epic adventure. Tried to this year but it was covered in snow in July.

[@bkxc]

Nice!

[@157baron]

Man your video quality while ripping down the trail was sooo smooth! What is your video setup? I would love to rock the same gear on my rides! Thanks!

[@BikesTrailsandGreenways]

Yep, ridiculous exposure for sure, love the views along with the after ride swim! The waterfall looked very intimidating, for sure.

[@bkxc]

Man, always a few intimidating places, even though I've ridden them all 15+ times now.

[@kuyagoldtv6321]

epic! how i wish i have a bike like that

[@andersnilsson973]

12:00 "all we think about is food...", I would only be thinkin, dont fall, dont fall, dont fall...

[@beardedvikingmtber]

That’s some crazy awesome views 🤙🏻 quality content bud

[@bkxc]

Thanks dude!

[@MangySquirrel]

Cripes I have to ride this place!!

[@mariabeatrizestevinha]

This is PARADISE man. 🤤🤤🤤