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Добавлен 2 окт 2011
Hey Jay Wood here!
My goal is to create awesome trail POV's & review as many bikes as I can. I’ll be honest with all my favorite riding products that I find to be genuinely helpful, while also conveying what could potentially be improved upon.
As an Enduro racer I hope to capture as many of my NorCal racing events and stages as I can, while eventually branching out to other States to race if possible. When it comes to competition I’ll always do so with the intent of keeping a smile on my face! 😎
I'm a Napa Valley local shredder & previous Professional Golf Instructor & Croquet teacher before my life started including bikes. 🚲 I’m stoked to do all I can with the time I’ve got!
Subscribe to Join me for the ride as I continue to grow as a mountain biker & video creator, I'm only just getting started!
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Much Thanks! Yeeow!
My goal is to create awesome trail POV's & review as many bikes as I can. I’ll be honest with all my favorite riding products that I find to be genuinely helpful, while also conveying what could potentially be improved upon.
As an Enduro racer I hope to capture as many of my NorCal racing events and stages as I can, while eventually branching out to other States to race if possible. When it comes to competition I’ll always do so with the intent of keeping a smile on my face! 😎
I'm a Napa Valley local shredder & previous Professional Golf Instructor & Croquet teacher before my life started including bikes. 🚲 I’m stoked to do all I can with the time I’ve got!
Subscribe to Join me for the ride as I continue to grow as a mountain biker & video creator, I'm only just getting started!
Here's how you can join me on the trail: fareharbor.com/embeds/book/napanative/items/?flow=412330&full-items=yes
Much Thanks! Yeeow!
Northstar Enduro Race Day / Full Stages
Twas a “Hero Dirt” Race.
Thunder and lightning ⛈️ brought fears of the race being cancelled, but instead brought the California Enduro Series racers the best dirt we’ve ever raced on at Northstar Tahoe!
I gave it my all, but with a few minor mistakes I ended up just missing out on the podium. Still proud of the way I rode and hit most of the lines I hoped to hit on both race days.
Definitely one of the hardest races in the California Enduro Series! Northstar always tests the best riders and their bikes.
Hope you enjoy the full race footage 😎🏁
Thunder and lightning ⛈️ brought fears of the race being cancelled, but instead brought the California Enduro Series racers the best dirt we’ve ever raced on at Northstar Tahoe!
I gave it my all, but with a few minor mistakes I ended up just missing out on the podium. Still proud of the way I rode and hit most of the lines I hoped to hit on both race days.
Definitely one of the hardest races in the California Enduro Series! Northstar always tests the best riders and their bikes.
Hope you enjoy the full race footage 😎🏁
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Jenson USA Mountain Biking with staff on Norco’s Sight & Fluid trail bikes
Просмотров 4055 месяцев назад
Being Norco’s field marketing specialist the Job had it’s perks, we talk bikes & ride them right behind the Jenson USA warehouse! After a long day of bike demos and helping people get ride aligned to experience Norco’s trail bikes, I closed up the van and set out to ride some new to me trails in Corona Ca. Super awesome time meeting these guys and getting to ride. Any day riding bikes and meeti...
The Best Trail I’ve Ever Ridden! Lithium In Jackson Hole Wyoming
Просмотров 5 тыс.11 месяцев назад
Merry Christmas Everyone! 🎄 & Happy Holidays 🥳 This is without a doubt the best trail I’ve ever ridden to date! Lithium DH is at the top of the Teeton Pass & all out Speed and Singletrack all the way down to the valley floor! Hope you all enjoy one of the sickest trails I’ve ever ridden with Don Canfield himself riding his brand new Canfield Lithium down Lithium! Much Love everyone!
My First Ride down A Line in Whistler Bike Park
Просмотров 97911 месяцев назад
Don’t Grab Your Brakes!!! A Line was absolutely INCREDIBLE!! I’ve always heard amazing things about Whistler, but this was my first time ever coming out and riding this dreamland of a bike park! Almost died… kinda.. but some of the speeds and drops are pretty intimidating going In blind with no idea what to expect! Everything is built so perfectly & all you really need is just a little trust an...
Best Pedaling Enduro Bike Ever Made!?
Просмотров 2,4 тыс.Год назад
First time riding the new generation Pivot Firebird 29er Gen 2. Insane how well this bike pedals and feels for a 165-170mm enduro 29er. First ride impressions and feels are always a bit rough and bias, but coming off so many different bikes over this past 2-4 years has left me feeling pretty dang strong & confident on this bike! From flowy single track that’s “boring” this bike still feels aliv...
Dirt Surfing Mt Shasta’s California Enduro Series
Просмотров 1,1 тыс.Год назад
My first race of 2023 is the Mount Shasta Enduro.  Some people hate on this race, because of how difficult it is to hold a line. I think that it’s a lot of fun trying to maintain traction and surf the fine powdered dirt. I always end up leaving feeling like a bit of a better rider. This year’s race I did my very best and with a few minor mistakes (dropped chain on stage 1) & ended up 4th place...
Ridng the backwoods with Norco’s marketing team
Просмотров 530Год назад
Sooo it’s been a long journey with Norco over the past 10 months & I’m grateful for all the memories! Sometimes life gets the best of you.. and sometimes you make the best of what life has given you! 🧘🏻♂️ This was my first trip to Canada in my life and one I’ll never forget! Riding bikes on amazing trails with amazing people! What more could you ask out of an end of the day ride with your cowo...
Sea Otter DH Race Run / 2nd Place Finish for 2023 in expert 35-39 men
Просмотров 1,4 тыс.Год назад
Sea Otter DH Race Run / 2nd Place Finish for 2023 in expert 35-39 men
Jackson Hole Wyoming First Ride MTB, Jimmy’s Mom, Candyland and Parallel Trails, Going in Blind!
Просмотров 863Год назад
Jackson Hole Wyoming First Ride MTB, Jimmy’s Mom, Candyland and Parallel Trails, Going in Blind!
Ashland Mountain Challenge The Final Race of 2022, California Enduro Series
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.Год назад
Ashland Mountain Challenge The Final Race of 2022, California Enduro Series
The A-Line of Tahoe?! MTB Trains down Livewire at Northstar’s Bike Park
Просмотров 3,5 тыс.Год назад
The A-Line of Tahoe?! MTB Trains down Livewire at Northstar’s Bike Park
I Won my first Enduro Stage on Gypsy DH at Northstar Tahoe racing The California Enduro Series
Просмотров 626Год назад
I Won my first Enduro Stage on Gypsy DH at Northstar Tahoe racing The California Enduro Series
The Hardest Enduro Race in California?! Northstar Enduro on California’s Enduro Series/ Tahoe Ca.
Просмотров 5 тыс.Год назад
The Hardest Enduro Race in California?! Northstar Enduro on California’s Enduro Series/ Tahoe Ca.
Boreal MTB park & Woodward Tahoe / My Buddy’s Bike Shop Norco E-bike demo / New Bike Day Norco Sight
Просмотров 2,5 тыс.Год назад
Boreal MTB park & Woodward Tahoe / My Buddy’s Bike Shop Norco E-bike demo / New Bike Day Norco Sight
Norco Range First Ride & Impressions / Boise Idaho MTB Festival at Bogus Basin Bike Park
Просмотров 621Год назад
Norco Range First Ride & Impressions / Boise Idaho MTB Festival at Bogus Basin Bike Park
Sky Tavern Bike Park / Could this become Reno’s next future mountain bike park!? It’s ripping fun!
Просмотров 7 тыс.Год назад
Sky Tavern Bike Park / Could this become Reno’s next future mountain bike park!? It’s ripping fun!
Mt Shasta Enduro 2022 California Enduro Series Race Day 1 & 2 / First Race on my Norco Sight 29er
Просмотров 1,5 тыс.2 года назад
Mt Shasta Enduro 2022 California Enduro Series Race Day 1 & 2 / First Race on my Norco Sight 29er
Better than Santa Cruz MTB trails? Riding Burke Mountain’s Recycled Trail
Просмотров 6732 года назад
Better than Santa Cruz MTB trails? Riding Burke Mountain’s Recycled Trail
First time riding mountain bikes in Boise Idaho / Landslide trail in the Hidden Springs Hills
Просмотров 9092 года назад
First time riding mountain bikes in Boise Idaho / Landslide trail in the Hidden Springs Hills
Idaho’s Eagle Bike Park / A progressive MTB jump park / First time riding a Large Norco Sight 29
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Idaho’s Eagle Bike Park / A progressive MTB jump park / First time riding a Large Norco Sight 29
Whiskey Off Road XC Race by Epic Rides / Full Race Coverage of the Whiskey 30 MTB Race
Просмотров 3,5 тыс.2 года назад
Whiskey Off Road XC Race by Epic Rides / Full Race Coverage of the Whiskey 30 MTB Race
Boise Bike Park First Look & Ride with the Norco Crew
Просмотров 5732 года назад
Boise Bike Park First Look & Ride with the Norco Crew
Heavenly Ski Resort in Lake Tahoe Ca. My First time Skiing in over 20 years!!
Просмотров 3842 года назад
Heavenly Ski Resort in Lake Tahoe Ca. My First time Skiing in over 20 years!!
1 Ride 3 Stages & 1 Sick Day Aboard The Norco Sight VLT E bike China Peak Mountain Bike Park
Просмотров 9432 года назад
1 Ride 3 Stages & 1 Sick Day Aboard The Norco Sight VLT E bike China Peak Mountain Bike Park
Mammoth Bar Enduro in Auburn Ca. California Enduro Series Race # 2 for 2022
Просмотров 2,5 тыс.2 года назад
Mammoth Bar Enduro in Auburn Ca. California Enduro Series Race # 2 for 2022
First Ever Georgetown Enduro MTB Race / California Enduro Series Round 1 / Going In Racing Blind
Просмотров 2,9 тыс.2 года назад
First Ever Georgetown Enduro MTB Race / California Enduro Series Round 1 / Going In Racing Blind
Epic Rides Whiskey Off Road / Crit Race / Pro Woman’s & Men’s Crit Racing / Prescott Arizona 2022
Просмотров 5332 года назад
Epic Rides Whiskey Off Road / Crit Race / Pro Woman’s & Men’s Crit Racing / Prescott Arizona 2022
Private Property Near A Trail System Goldmine, Everstoke Is Alive & Shreddy For Action!
Просмотров 5 тыс.2 года назад
Private Property Near A Trail System Goldmine, Everstoke Is Alive & Shreddy For Action!
Exchequer Enduro in La Grange California / 1st MTB Race of 2022 / Full Enduro Race Highlights
Просмотров 2,8 тыс.2 года назад
Exchequer Enduro in La Grange California / 1st MTB Race of 2022 / Full Enduro Race Highlights
Hometown Progressive Goodness, Conquering Jumps & New Challenges In Angwin’s PUC Forest
Просмотров 2,6 тыс.2 года назад
Hometown Progressive Goodness, Conquering Jumps & New Challenges In Angwin’s PUC Forest
Videos never do justice to how steep and technical a trail is in real life... Making the most technical look simple is impressive ❤🔥❤🔥❤🔥
@@mtbdon2009 haha ain’t that the truth! Thanks 😎🤘🏼
All color variants are horrible :(
Nice fucking work. You do know is how to ride and almost no skidding because you o ow how to use your brakes. Very impressive because I was locking up my couch brakes the whole time
@@geraldh.6686 Thanks, but did you read my last reply to your comment a couple days ago from that 4 year old video!?!? Lol
You smell burning brakes because your friend doesn’t know how to ride. Does he even use his front brake or just lick up the rear
@@geraldh.6686 hahah lmao.. I know right what a dumb friend that is huh!! Haha man your so smart! You should teach us all how to ride bikes
@@bike_somm I should because he has no idea what he’s doing. He obviously has never worked on those trails like I do. None of that was China camp by the way except for about 30 seconds total. I’ve seen that dip shit skidding all over other trails too. He just sucks and rides over his head you fast downhiller.
You should have told that guy that blew by you on the climb how fast a downhiller you are
@@geraldh.6686 oh I think he found that out a few times.. lol 😝 I warned them all I was gonna pass one way or another 🤣
I just bought a second hand 2020 pivot firebird a couple days ago I’m absolutely stoked with it even in 2024 it’s just unbelievable how fun it is
What did you do to stop the rattling in the seat post and cables? I’ve been having this problem for a while.
@@tylerloney985 I had the Pivot rep help me with that, turned out to be more of a dropper post issue than cables surprisingly
E-bikes aloud on flow trail I heard they weren’t that there’s a ranger up there at times?
@@rodolfobravo7576 Not sure.. this was over 4 years ago, so I’m not sure who’s patrolling what in SC nowadays
Welcome to Wyoming
Is it going to fit to my hightower v2? Because I don't really know if it's going to be okay
@@emmanouilidis09 hmm not sure 🤔 my Megatower was the V1 and the Hightower is a shorter stroke and shock length
You guys rip, that trail has taken a ton of abuse over the years. I’ve ridden it for years and it’s a different trail than it was a decade ago. Nice riding
@@geraldh.6686 thanks I’ve not ridden it in years also & this was a fun first time seeing the trail!
Nice riding! What class are you in? Do they allow practice runs prior to the race? If so how many practice runs did you get in? Thx so much for sharing the footage of this savage race!
Expert 30-39 nice, that's the age class I was last doing any major riding...now I'm 52 looking to recapture the fun of my youth. I missed the 2024 series due to a back injury but fired🔥 up for 2025! Soooo much fun...
@@hjacobsen9306 thanks! I’m in the expert class 30-39. You can practice as much as your physical body will let you.. but I stick to a few practice runs the Thursday and Friday and then it’s game on come Saturday & Sunday 🕺🏻
@@hjacobsen9306 btw you should check out my last years footage on the Pivot Firebird.. just released it recently
at 1:21 did he say its like your cock ???
I bet that guy in front of you is wondering why his rear wheel is always out of true
I have the gunmetal gloss one
I used to do this awesomeness a fair bit in the early -mid 90’s on my singlespeed(2:1) in the summer. Yes, I was stupid.
Good luck Jay if you’re competing this year🤘🏽
Did I miss something? Isn’t the Northstar CES this coming weekend? August 17-18th. Nice riding by the way!!
@@jfbmtb yes precisely, Northstar is this weekend & this was last years race 😎👌🏼
Hahaha. I knew I wasn’t that crazy. Thanks
Bring back the MEGATOWER
I thought it was the best too until I moved to Washington 😂
@@chrisclifford4109 that’ll be next on my list of MTB destinations 😎
What trail in Washington? I am headed to Washington from Montana in a couple of weeks.
@@GarthFlint-nc2vj hundreds
@@GarthFlint-nc2vj Trail is called Lithium and it’s in Wyoming
@@bike_somm Chrisclifford4109 thought this was the best trail until he moved to Washington. I am curious about what he considers is the better trail in Washington. Montana has some sweet trails but nothing wild that is downhill this long.
Firebird!!! i have the same color too!
Glad to see you're back at it again !!!
I’m actually blown away, that legit may be the best trail I’ve ever seen.
@@DennyJannettyMTB No joke it’s got a mix of so many incredible things a perfect trail should have! Speed, flow, chunky gnar, steeps, tight turns, rock rolls, jumps, views… I mean it goes on and on forever too! So sick!!!
@@bike_somm was not expecting the bike park stuff towards that bottom. Hope to get out west one day. Enjoy my friend!
Fast and smooth as always, Jay. Lookin good!
Thanks for ride along. Was that editing or is your bike really that quiet? Peace
@@Jfree68 Think my breathing is just that loud.. lol 😮💨 But yes this bike is super quiet 🤫
Sick
@@Shotethegoat thanks 🤘🏼😎
Sooo true 😂
The king is back!
@@Orphansmash haha 🤴🏻🤘🏼
Any info on night riding through the forest?
I'm going out here next week. Does this require two vehicles? How do you get to the top? Looks like you'd have to start a climb from Teton Pass trailhead and end at Trail Creek trailhead.. Unless you want to climb another 1200 feet back to Teton Pass trailhead.. Hmm
I’m not sure if there’s still snow up too or not, but it’s one where you park at the top and have a car at the bottom to get you back up at the end of the day! Hopefully you got out and had a blast riding in Wyoming
Stick out your thumb, brotha
There's always bikers heading up, then drive someone back up
I hit this last weekend. It wayyy more eroded. It's 10x more sketch. Now it's tons of loose rock with massive holes after drops.
@@VR6NAVYVW dude.. yea I can imagine it’s all blown to smithereens at by now! Fun place for sure tho, just takes some pretty good rider skills 😜
More than just one price to pay 😉
@@SemiSendy lol ~ Not a terrible price honestly for what your getting out of a 9,000$ bike.. mavens, lifetime frame wheels with i9 one hubs, xo transmission, adjustable travel and Geo which is more than what most companies offer in a all round one bike to cover many categories of bike use
@@bike_somm I’m referring to another round of proprietary shocks and the removal of mechanical cable routing
@@SemiSendy I get it.. but as a mechanic 👨🏻🔧 who works on bikes 6 days a week with only one day off.. my blood sweat and tears for working on bikes simply disappears when I look at this shock and how easy it will be to service. Also if anything goes wrong it’s not “proprietary” being made by Fox & they are and have been extremely reliable to work with when anything goes wrong with any of their shocks that need warranty or internal service. Anywho time will tell kUz I personally see cableless drivetrains and bikes like the stumpy nothing less than a Dream to work on compared to many other bikes in this MTB category
Looks like a mini Enduro
Super sick middle bike for sure!
Got one coming next week.👍😎
Sweet! It’s definitely a rad lil ripper! Basically like an alloy version of last years Epic Evo 🤌🏼😎
What are your thoughts about used a downhill bike, or would you recommend an enduro
For this race? Definitely an all mountain or Enduro bike over a DH bike.. This isn’t a real “DH” Course. In general, for bike parks.. a DH bike would be able to take more abuse then an Enduro bike.
It's actually affordable and it doesn't cost as much as the new Yamaha Yzf450fx.... Phew!!!
lol. Prices are dumb.
Looks like a nice bike.... id break it in 10 mins tho
Then buy one.. brake it and get a new one.. that’s how good companies and warranties work fellow shredder
Flexible alum rear? Nobody’s worried about fatigue? Is the rider weight limit like 100lbs or something?!
Lol, nobody’s worried about fatigue on the carbon models ☝🏼 think they would release bikes they trust with the warranty they give along with it~ Otherwise it wouldn’t make sense to launch something that would fail absolutely 🤓
@@bike_somm Carbon fiber doesn’t fatigue or deform the same way that metal does.
@@Eric.V. they figured something out with their new construction methods, ultimately Time will tell
Dont be sscared bro, sounds like u dont wana buy it anyways. Id be more worried about my gravel frame i constantly take on single track. And even that has a lauf fork @Eric.V.
Hell yeah. Goodbye Spark 👋
Love that Norco shirt! Where did you get it?? Is it possible to obtain? Norco gear seems somewhat difficult to obtain in the states. thanks!
Got this jersey from their HQ in Canada when I visited for the field marketing summit meeting. Think it’s a team jersey and not available here in the states 😎 lol
these trails look fun :)
These trails were pretty sweet for a backyard warehouse trail setup!
What does 1st, 2nd and 3rd place win?
Bragging rights ~ Oh and 1million dollars of course 💰 lol
Just did this yesterday... so much fun!
So the 100 is good for 15ft gaps??
Hahha apparently it’ll hold! 😝 would rather be on my Firebird to save the ankles ☝🏼
Would you say these new epics kinda make the non evo stumpjumper one of obsolete as they are basically the same travel but lighter and better climbing?
I’m not 100% sure I can be honest not having ridden the bikes on trails yet other than the parking lot, but they feel insanely good and a tad more capable closer to that of the stumpy than the latter generation Epic
Ewww, xc
👌
60 lbs though
Hahah, least they got the geometry and builds right with the right components 🤘🏼
you don’t notice it though…my 2nd gen is a ripper
Doesn’t matter if it pedals for you 😂
@Icmtn It matters on some bikes
Max travel on 1 foot drop ?
I’m doing it this year and this helped me study the track also I love how nice you are on the trail. All around awesome!
Hey, How tall are you and which framesize is the Firebird?
5’11 or 180cm and I’m stoked on the Large for the rear center length for climbing and descending & wouldn’t want it any shorter back there.. the extra length up front is really nice for stability and gnarly riding too