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Building the Ultimate "DO IT ALL" Bike
I want to build a bike that you can ride anywhere and do anything with. In this video I upgrade my Santa Cruz Chameleon 8 with a few new parts to get this bike one step closer to the ultimate quiver killer.
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The "Goldilocks" Tire for Trail Bikes? - Maxxis Forekaster V2
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The new Maxxis Forekaster V2 mountain bike tire might just be the perfect balance of rolling speed and grip for trail bikes. In this video I'm going to explain the difference between Version 1 and Version 2 of the Maxxis Forekaster, tell you why I decided to go with the Forekaster for my 2022 Santa Cruz 5010, take the tire for a test ride and give a review of the tire. Maxxis Forekaster V2 on A...
50+ Christmas Gift Ideas for Mountain Bikers 2023
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This is the ultimate 2023 mountain bike gift guide for this Christmas/holiday season! In this video I share with you 50 gifts ideas that are sure to make any mountain biker stoked! 🤙 If I missed any "must haves" gifts for this year, let me know down in the comments! 👇 SUBSCRIBE!! 🙂👍 👇 *PRODUCT LINKS* 👇 Mountain Bike Clothing or Kit *Oversized Hoodie from their favorite brand* 50to01 Hoodie - 50...
I bought a used Dirt Jumper (was it worth $450?)
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I bought a used Dirt Jumper (was it worth $450?)
My 1st Enduro Mountain Bike Race | TrexFest 2023
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My 1st Enduro Mountain Bike Race | TrexFest 2023
Does Stan's Sealant Really Destroy Wheels?
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Does Stan's Sealant Really Destroy Wheels?
Why I'm returning my POC Kortal MTB Helmet
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Why I'm returning my POC Kortal MTB Helmet
Dog Backpack Carrier for Biking and Hiking - K9 Sport Sack Air 2
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BEST NEW MTB destination on the East Coast! - Cacapon State Park, WV
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BEST NEW MTB destination on the East Coast! - Cacapon State Park, WV
Was this $170 Dirt Jumper worth buying? (Giant STP)
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Was this $170 Dirt Jumper worth buying? (Giant STP)
How to Build the ULTIMATE Backyard Pull-Up Bar!
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How to Build the ULTIMATE Backyard Pull-Up Bar!
Phoenixville Bike Park GRAND OPENING! - Phoenixville, PA
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Phoenixville Bike Park GRAND OPENING! - Phoenixville, PA
Harvest Fields Bike Park GRAND OPENING! - Boalsburg, PA
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Harvest Fields Bike Park GRAND OPENING! - Boalsburg, PA
MTB at Nockamixon State Park in Bucks County, PA
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MTB at Nockamixon State Park in Bucks County, PA
Best New MTB Trail in PA - Skyline at Mount Penn
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Best New MTB Trail in PA - Skyline at Mount Penn
MTB at William Kain Park, PA - Lake Williams Loop
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MTB at William Kain Park, PA - Lake Williams Loop
Best $142.02 I've ever spent! - Bigger MTB Disc Rotors
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Best $142.02 I've ever spent! - Bigger MTB Disc Rotors
Best Way to Practice MTB Drops - Building a Beginner Backyard Drop
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Best Way to Practice MTB Drops - Building a Beginner Backyard Drop
The Pit at Fairland Bike Park - Fairland, MD
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The Pit at Fairland Bike Park - Fairland, MD
I ride hi on everything. Broom sticks are a way of the past! They are twitchy and have way too much lean. 50mm all day. Think of a dirtbike.
@@user-wp8oh4jn1d I dig it!
Great video thanks. What camera are you using?
@@scottenman2005 thank you! Everything is shot on iPhone and GoPro Hero 8 Black.
The change in the pH doesn’t mean the presence of ammonia, just a higher pH. The smell of ammonia “could” indicate ammonia, but a different scientific test would be necessary.
@@markroberts6971 hmm interesting. Thanks for the comment! What would be the best way to test for it?
What happened to installing crown race and the starnut
@@Tman17 the red fork was previously installed on another bike so it already had a starnut and matching crown race
@@NickandKatieMTB ahh yeah my bad I only just realised that u moved the fork to a different bike instead of just installing a new fork
@@Tman17 it’s a good thing to mention for those who are installing a new fork! 👍 thanks for the comment!
@@NickandKatieMTB yeah I probably should’ve watched ur previous vid about buying the Santa Cruz. Nonetheless good video
@@Tman17 thanks!
Did you not have to cut the headtube or whatever its called?
@@morganberg7454 I did not have to cut the steerer tube. Both steerer tubes were about the same length so it worked without cutting.
Should have dipped your test trips into some ammonia to see the effect as a controll of sorts. Also should have gotten a few more brands and possibly rinses them in some clean water after the wait time to see how they looked without the Sealant coating them.
good thought! Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!
When my daughters rim tape was leaking I had to replace spoke nipples several times that were breaking. Eventually had to just replace them all.
That's a bummer. Thanks for the additional info! 👍👍
why screws? I'd use nails for the tensile strength
You can use either option! I prefer screws!
Consider going to a longer/wider bar when switching to longer grips.
@@IsraelMagalit I totally agree!
full video 👇 ruclips.net/video/0s6OqPI4bbw/видео.htmlsi=zd5STmX5Z2xzfa_k
Hey where do you park at because i could only find the hawkins entrance and never saw any jump trails except the longs ones
This should be the spot. 1214 Forney Rd, Crownsville, MD 21032 or 39°02'29.6"N 76°37'58.9"W Hope this helps! 🤙
When are you going back there to ride ?
Not sure! Would love to get back ASAP
Scary cat !! !!
This was weird
Be careful of the valve too.
How long does it take to get good on a pump track cuz I have watched a lot of tutorials and videos and I have already ridden in total about 10h but Im still losing my speed pretty fast :( . I js want to know that do I js have to do more practicing
They come in pink don't they? My mate has them! More like hopes old ano pink
@@AFV85 could be a glitch in the matrix. 🤔 We just doubled checked and no pink unfortunately!
I noticed this bike on your IG story at one point lol. I've been wanting a hardtail as a second MTB, didnt even realize the Chameleon's came Mx!
@@splooshmtb I was dropping hints! 🤫Haha yes they do, and they’re sick! It’s crazy bc everyone says how much riding hardtails improves your line choice, bike control, etc. I hopped back on the 5010 after a month riding this and I was gliding. 🏄♂️
@NickandKatieMTB yep I miss my Hardtail days to a certain extent, I'll see which one I end up with!
These trails look great! You two make some great content and I love that you give a good preview of the trails, including the infrastructure surrounding it. My wife and I have been riding together for almost 20 years on the East Coast and ride some of the same trails. You should check out White Clay/Middle Run in Delaware, Fairhill in MD, Wissahickon in PA, 6 Mile in NJ or Lake Noxamickon Bucks County PA. We just got EMTBs last summer and have been mostly riding trail with the E-bikes and we travel almost every weekend to ride somewhere exciting. I wish I had your energy and motivation to make videos. Keep up the good works and thanks for making these.
@@JubeProductions thank you for the thoughtful comment! Our hope is to get more people exploring all the great trails in our area. We have been to Nox and made a video about it but the other places you mentioned are definitely on our list! Thank you for the suggestions! E-bikes are a great way to cover a lot of ground and see what’s out there! Thanks again for your comment and thanks for watching!
@@NickandKatieMTB I live right outside Philly and know a lot of trails in PA/NJ/DE if you ever want some tips on riding spots, let me know. Wissahickon in Philadelphia is one spot you have to check out. It's been around for years and is one of the first places I ever traveled to ride way back in about 1988. They have done a ton of work and added some newer trails, but a lot of original trails are still there. The cycling community in Philly is really great too. White Clay/Middle Run are two parks in Delaware that have about 30 miles of trails that are connected. These are flow trails with some elevation, but not a lot of climbing. That is a spot we ride regularly and a place I know well. They do regular trail maintenance there and the trails are very well built. My wife and I have been doing evening rides there so we finish and it's dark out. Very cool to start off and it's light outside and ride as the sun sets, and finish with our lights on.
@@JubeProductions good to know! I’ll definitely let you know when we ride out that way! 🤙
@@NickandKatieMTB I just got back from Massanutten VA and Fountainhead Regional Park in VA. Fountainhead was AMAZING and I can't wait to get back. It was very surprising and I didn't think the trails would be as good as they were. A lot of work went into those trails and it was almost like a bike park level of flow. It's about 3 hours south of Philly.
@@JubeProductions Sweet! We'll have to check that out one of these days! Sounds fun!
I made my 2020 Chameleon a single speed . It’s stupid lite . Super fun and a great ride .
@@andysnyder465 that sounds like a great setup! Thanks for commenting and thanks for watching!
your moves and kicks are sweet as !
hahaha thanks!
A paved pump track got built a block from my place 2 years ago. I frequent it at least twice a week early in the morning when no one else is there. DH park riding skills have exploded since then. Your tire pressure preference is my ideal for DH. On the track I prefer 42 psi. Rolls much faster.
@@stanleykachuik2589 damn your lucky! That’s awesome man. If no one builds one in our area soon we’re gonna have to build one! Haha Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching! 🤙
Is that big honzo a 29er? Comes stock with 27.5 but from the looks that bike's has a lot of work done. I actually picked up a base model big honzo brand new for $800 earlier this year to do exactly what you're doing with the chameleon, can't wait to get it up to trexler this year.
Yup, it's a 29er! There's not much info on this bike online but from what I learned it does come stock 27.5. So I suppose the previous owner swapped the wheels. That's awesome to hear that you're building something like this too! I think a bike like this should be in everyone's fleet. Such a fun rig! Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!
@@NickandKatieMTB it was actually your video at trexler that led me to your channel, it's only like an hour from me and I've been itching to get up there but just need to find the time, there's some fun riding around Downingtown and Exton, but nothing quite as purpose built for biking. As for the all purpose hardtail, a good fork, dial in the ergonomic bits to your liking and a good set of wheels seems to be all the modern hardtails really need. Oh and as long as you don't mind spinning the extra weight, something relatively high volume for the rear tire works wonders for the comfort factor (I'm running a 2.6 at ~20 psi and it definitely helps ease the strain on your legs rolling through some of the smaller rocks and roots).
@@blizzardskier89 That's awesome! Trexler is pretty far for us (2 hours) yet we have gone a few times which is a testament to how great the riding is over there. Hope you can get there to ride soon! You're 100% right about what makes a good hardtail. Tires may be the next upgrade for me and you made a good point about tire volume. Definitely something I need to think about. If you're running 2.6 in the back, what do you have up front?
@@NickandKatieMTB also a 2.6, it actually came stock with 2.8's front and rear but I wanted a little more aggressive of a tread and was able to get a good deal on the panaracer Aliso and Romero which are basically minion clones, they're not light but they've got a nice bit of float before the corner knobs engage that keeps the back wheel really playful.
@@blizzardskier89 love panaracer. Sounds like the build is coming along swimmingly!
When all the hype was going tubeless, it sounded great. But after further review and the fact of cleaning and the constant challenge of re-applying the sealant has deterred me from going tubless.. Many of my friends love tubeless, it's just not for me. This video reminds me of the slime sealant used in atv's and off-road vehicles. Nothing worse than changing a tire that's full of slime. We would spend 10 minutes changing the tire and an hour cleaning all the goop off our clothes, shoes, and our expensive tire machine..... and not to mention the awful odor! We started charging an extra $10.00 per wheel and tire that contained any type of sealant, hoping that would deter them............. .....
@@lisashiela9137 it’s interesting to hear the perspective of someone in the ATV/off-road world. Tubeless is nearly unavoidable for modern mountain bike tires so it’s a necessary evil for most riders. It’s nasty stuff to work with though. I’ve changed dozens of tires and just when you think you’ve mastered it, you end up getting it everywhere haha Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching! 🤙
sooooo……you went from a “large” to a “medium”, how was the cockpit area, any noticeable difference between the two? did it feel cramped??
@@jklivin2007 it feels spot on! Just what I was hoping for for this build. There’s about 30mm difference in reach between the large 5010 and medium chameleon. Also, I have a 35mm stem on the 5010 and a 42.5 on the chameleon, so it brings it even closer. I wanted the reach a bit shorter on the chameleon for this particular build so I’m super happy with it! Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching! 👍
I use Orange Seal. Recently I replaced a used tire and threw that tire in the trash can. Very quickly my garage is full of ammonia smell. It was so strong. Not sure why the smell came out after the sealant has dried.
@@jonathanwoo6597 that is very strange! 🤔 The plot thickens! Haha Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!
Flat head screwdriver works like a champ no tools required 👍
@@bikingwithbender glad I didn’t have to swap them haha I’m sure a screw driver would be okay. Never tried it! Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching! 🤙
I have a Kona big honzo do to but mine is in a bloodstone color
It’s a cool bike! Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching! 🤙
I love 29 rs , got my first one in 2013 , but still like 27.5 too , just sold my giant stance 27.5 , both of your bikes look good 👍
Thanks man! 🤙Both sizes definitely have their advantages. If I was building an enduro bike I'd go mullet or full 29er for sure! I've been loving these little wheeled play bikes lately! Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!
What do you think the next upgrade will be? 🤔
Did you ever do a follow up?
Not yet! But we plan to soon! Stay tuned. 👍👍
So excited to try it for the first time this summer
basically my backyard! Local Lititz native mountain biker / FPV drone pilot here - love your vids! 😎Let me know if you want to collab
Dope! Such good trails. That would be awesome man! 🤙🤙
I'm watching on father's day. Lol
Haha can’t believe this was a year ago already. Thanks for watching! 💪
Thank you for that video. I have plans to upgrade my bike in this way and your video is exactly what i had been looking. PS: what do you think about 220 or 223 rotors?
Glad I could help! It depends on the bike and rider size. If it’s an aggressive bike like a enduro or dh bike and/or if the rider is on the larger size, then bigger rotors might be a great fit!
Mounted on the YT Jeffsy Galfer Shark discs and standard Galfer pads and the SRAM G2R has improved significantly
Nice! Hear a lot of people love the Galfer stuff!
If your in pa try out the trails at Jake’s rocks there pretty fun I haven’t been to any other mtb trails they are simple trails with a few fun features
Thanks for the suggestion! Jake's Rocks has been on our bucket list for a while. It's a bit far from us in Central, PA! I'm sure we will get there one day. Thanks for watching! 🤙
@@NickandKatieMTB you bet
Yes Orange Seal is full of Ammonia.
What about green slime, does it destroy wheels?
Looks like an awesome spot. I'm in SW PA and been searching for some more exciting mountain biking locations to check out. Only a little over 2 hours from the greater PGH area.
It’s about 2 hours for us as well, and it’s totally worth the drive! Highly recommend this spot 👍👍
6:24 dragon’s breath. Something to to with dragon
Should be double headed snake 😂
@@lakeannedave1 haha I like the dragon idea as well 🐲
mine leaves random ass sticky stuff
Try some lighter fluid. Like zippo or ronsonol. It’s magic.
@@NickandKatieMTB is there any other alternative to lighter fluid?
@@jragas08 isopropyl works a little. Not as good as lighter fluid.
@@NickandKatieMTB thanks
“Hard work” bitch you moved no earth 😂
I went over a berm and dislocated my thumb. It's cool tho. A rock broke my fall
Yikes! Sorry to hear that!
am bored of those discs brake they are everywhere !!! there is lots of brand better than sram !!
Nope. Don't come here. You will hate it and itS dangerous. Stay away. Go to NC.
Haha, the secret is out!
Just found you guys and getting into mountain biking. Do yall have a page on "Alltrails" where you map your routes? Like make a page so followers can do yalls routes.
Trexler is a blast
🤙🤙🤙
V2 is a great trail tire. Lite, low rolling resistance, grips in corners/brakes/climbs, and most importantly predictable.
Couldn’t have said it better myself! The predictability is something I’ve noticed on rides lately that I wish I would have talked about in the video! For me it’s one of the biggest selling points for choosing the Forekaster over the Dissector. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching! 🤙
so can a 27 can have a big rotors? do I still need the brake extension? thank you in advance
You mean a bike with a 27.5 wheel size? Yes of course! And you would still need adapters to run bigger rotors.