Man I just enjoyed watching you call the playback. To me this is what riding a bike should be. Way to many folks take it to seriously. Keep riding buddy.
Those were the pre-wheelie days! I think I remember looking how close to the side of some of those pretty big drop offs and thinking that you might be nuts. You're not afraid to just go out there and try, which is why you're doing so well now. I mean, you also started a RUclips channel at the same time, no fear!
Some vintage Matty active, back when it was Matty Johnson. You've come along way and there's more to shred. Closing in on 10k. You'll be there before you know it.
I road some black diamonds with my marlin 7, it was sketchy. I’m still on a hardtail but holy shit my current bike has 2.5 minion dhf/aggressor tires, 4 piston brakes, through axles, air fork, and way slacker HTA. I cannot believe how much safer and more confidence inspiring it is. A lot of times on the marlin I had that “along for the ride” feeling on downhills because the brakes weren’t strong enough and even if they were the 2.2 ardent race tires didn’t have the traction to slow down anyway so you just had to send it, try to take the smoothest line possible and pray the rear QR skewer didn’t come loose.
Man I feel you on this one. Apex was one the first trails I ever rode. I had seen someone post a photo of them riding it on facebook and figured I should give it a shot. This was shortly after i got my first bike and had only ridden at the Greenwood village mountain bike trail. I rode it on a Marin Bobcat trail 4, hardtail with a 2X. Absolutely brutal but I'm still riding that bike to this day
I just put a teal Marlin 6 gen 3 on layaway and installed a dropper I can’t wait to get it it’s my first real mtb and YOU helped me decide that I wanted that bike❤💯
I remember this video. I had been riding on a 3x9 Marlin 7 wanted to see how far somebody could push the Marlin and if it instilled confidence in newbies like me. It certainly did in your case! I ended up in a sling and my old man Marlin has some scars too lol.
Best Mtb channel on RUclips. You are like the majority of us. Not pros but growing our skills and just having fun and getting outside. Wish you lived in Indy so we could get some rides in. Plus I need some help riding wheelies lol. Can get to balance point and ride for a bit but can keep balance point and end up chasing out the wheelie
nice video side note i put a suntour sp12 suspension post on my sulcata 3.2 for going downhill on trails i tell its night and day the bumps are soo much less harsh i actually look forward to bumps now with the sus post theres no violent rigid thump feeling you would normally get.
Sorry you got that video taken down. It was funny you were learing and just riding whatever to test the bike. Maybe many people said "just watch how this guy dies" ha. For me, that trail got too many rocks to have fun, but the green place is beautiful.
These days Apex (specifically Enchanted Forest and Magic Mountain) is bikes only on even days, when you made the original video it was under the older system which was REALLY confusing. You rode that really clean, go there any day its open to bikes and you'll see people walking expensive full sus bikes down parts of it. You also can't climb up the gut anymore, the normal loop is to climb via Argos and Pick N Sledge do the short downhill of hardscrabble then use the upper part of Apex to reach the top of Enchanted Forest, then downhill EF and Magic Mountain back to the start. That route is the traditional "Yeti Lunch Ride" and is listed in trailforks
I know you’ve done videos on dropper posts before , I’m just now hearing about a dropper post they just came out thats equipped with suspension??, I would love to see a review on that in the future
If you think that’s rocky, come down to the springs and ride Ute Vally Park, I went down one trail a little too fast and hit a rocky section, flung myself Over the handle bars
Yo Matty! I left a comment about linking up from my other channel. I live in Colorado springs and just bought my first real mountain bike 2 months ago and have been stoked to see other beginners getting as excited as I am. Lmk if you want to link up and shred bro!
Hey Matty - love your content. Just curious how come you have different colored Marlin 6s I've seen across your videos? Do you own multiple Marlin 6s? :) The one in this video is blue but I've seen your other videos with the black Marlin 6 with neon green accents. I'm also considering between 2022 Marlin 6 and 2022 Roscoe 7. Thanks again for making great content!
@@MattyActive Sweet thanks for the quick reply! Really love the insights you give and your journey. It's been an inspiration as I am just beginning to do some research and buy my first mt. bike. Thanks again!
I don't recommend people doing high level trail difficulty on a hardtail because they bounce and skip more all over the place without suspension. it is doable if going slower or with more precise body positioning when faster.
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Man I just enjoyed watching you call the playback. To me this is what riding a bike should be. Way to many folks take it to seriously. Keep riding buddy.
Congrats on 10k Matty! You have come a long way 🎉🎉
Those were the pre-wheelie days! I think I remember looking how close to the side of some of those pretty big drop offs and thinking that you might be nuts. You're not afraid to just go out there and try, which is why you're doing so well now. I mean, you also started a RUclips channel at the same time, no fear!
Some vintage Matty active, back when it was Matty Johnson. You've come along way and there's more to shred. Closing in on 10k. You'll be there before you know it.
I laughed way to hard at this our day this hike day! You know the hikers are always pissed when we come rolling by
I road some black diamonds with my marlin 7, it was sketchy. I’m still on a hardtail but holy shit my current bike has 2.5 minion dhf/aggressor tires, 4 piston brakes, through axles, air fork, and way slacker HTA. I cannot believe how much safer and more confidence inspiring it is. A lot of times on the marlin I had that “along for the ride” feeling on downhills because the brakes weren’t strong enough and even if they were the 2.2 ardent race tires didn’t have the traction to slow down anyway so you just had to send it, try to take the smoothest line possible and pray the rear QR skewer didn’t come loose.
Man I feel you on this one. Apex was one the first trails I ever rode. I had seen someone post a photo of them riding it on facebook and figured I should give it a shot. This was shortly after i got my first bike and had only ridden at the Greenwood village mountain bike trail. I rode it on a Marin Bobcat trail 4, hardtail with a 2X. Absolutely brutal but I'm still riding that bike to this day
I just put a teal Marlin 6 gen 3 on layaway and installed a dropper I can’t wait to get it it’s my first real mtb and YOU helped me decide that I wanted that bike❤💯
I new so thanks for reposting!
Congrats on 10K. Keep the vids coming and next stop 20k. Don't go otb as bad thing happen.....I know from experience
Been here since you started the channel! Congrats on obtaining 10K and many more……. Awesome Channel Matty & stick with Trek…. 🇺🇸
Thank you! I definitely remember seeing you this whole time from the beginning 🤙🏾
That last section after the sketchy rock wall thing is known as "Flat Tire Alley" by me and some other guys i ride with.
I remember this video. I had been riding on a 3x9 Marlin 7 wanted to see how far somebody could push the Marlin and if it instilled confidence in newbies like me. It certainly did in your case! I ended up in a sling and my old man Marlin has some scars too lol.
Yea you’ve been here from the beginning for sure! I really appreciate you being here and I watched some of your videos. Your marlin is pretty sick!
I first subscribed when you picked up the Roscoe because that was right when i bought one as well, been watching ever since. Keep on riding
Thank you! I’m very grateful to have you here
This was also the time I started MTB’ng 2 years ago. I bumped on your videos and been a subscriber since! Cheers from Japan!
I really appreciate you being here! Awesome that we started around the same time
Best Mtb channel on RUclips. You are like the majority of us. Not pros but growing our skills and just having fun and getting outside. Wish you lived in Indy so we could get some rides in. Plus I need some help riding wheelies lol. Can get to balance point and ride for a bit but can keep balance point and end up chasing out the wheelie
Haha thanks! I plan to make an updated wheelie video so hopefully that’ll help you out 🤙🏾
nice video side note i put a suntour sp12 suspension post on my sulcata 3.2 for going downhill on trails i tell its night and day the bumps are soo much less harsh i actually look forward to bumps now with the sus post theres no violent rigid thump feeling you would normally get.
Almost 10k subs. Let’s go!
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Nostalgia. Back when you were Matty Johnson. Love It!
Sorry you got that video taken down. It was funny you were learing and just riding whatever to test the bike. Maybe many people said "just watch how this guy dies" ha. For me, that trail got too many rocks to have fun, but the green place is beautiful.
These days Apex (specifically Enchanted Forest and Magic Mountain) is bikes only on even days, when you made the original video it was under the older system which was REALLY confusing. You rode that really clean, go there any day its open to bikes and you'll see people walking expensive full sus bikes down parts of it. You also can't climb up the gut anymore, the normal loop is to climb via Argos and Pick N Sledge do the short downhill of hardscrabble then use the upper part of Apex to reach the top of Enchanted Forest, then downhill EF and Magic Mountain back to the start. That route is the traditional "Yeti Lunch Ride" and is listed in trailforks
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Congrats on your 10k Matty. More success to your channel brotha!
Thank you!!
10 thousand subs Matty big yourself up sir
Thank you Roy for being here I really appreciate it!
Keep up the good work I love your videos
Thank you!
I know you’ve done videos on dropper posts before , I’m just now hearing about a dropper post they just came out thats equipped with suspension??, I would love to see a review on that in the future
If you think that’s rocky, come down to the springs and ride Ute Vally Park, I went down one trail a little too fast and hit a rocky section, flung myself Over the handle bars
10k subs bro. Congrats man!!!
Thank you!! 🤙🏾
Yo Matty! I left a comment about linking up from my other channel. I live in Colorado springs and just bought my first real mountain bike 2 months ago and have been stoked to see other beginners getting as excited as I am. Lmk if you want to link up and shred bro!
Ok cool! If you got Instagram you should hit me up sometime
@@MattyActive I do and I will for sure! 🤙🏽
Man you were quite good for a newbie. Much better than me for sure.
Sick ride 🤙🏾
Pure athleticism goes a long way for most rookies. Probably rattled and beat several years off the life span of that Marlin though :)
As long as there is no steep rocky switchback with drop you will be fine
Hey Matty - love your content. Just curious how come you have different colored Marlin 6s I've seen across your videos? Do you own multiple Marlin 6s? :) The one in this video is blue but I've seen your other videos with the black Marlin 6 with neon green accents. I'm also considering between 2022 Marlin 6 and 2022 Roscoe 7. Thanks again for making great content!
I had a 2020 marlin 6 which was my first one then I upgraded to the 2022 marlin 6
@@MattyActive Sweet thanks for the quick reply! Really love the insights you give and your journey. It's been an inspiration as I am just beginning to do some research and buy my first mt. bike. Thanks again!
NICE!
I got one of these Marlins as my XC side-piece. Taking it on anything more than a grade 3 is scary. Get a full-sus haha :D
I don't recommend people doing high level trail difficulty on a hardtail because they bounce and skip more all over the place without suspension. it is doable if going slower or with more precise body positioning when faster.
I agree with you. I actually have a video I did that I want to react to that shows what you’re talking about
Broo pls make marlin 8 too
You were riding harder trails back in the day than you are this year
Lol yea that’s true.
@@MattyActive I was freaking out when you did Portal Trail!!!
@@davidblackman3127 haha I was too, I should react to that video. That would be a good story to tell!
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