Who Should Ride A Trail MTB?
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- Опубликовано: 21 ноя 2020
- What is a Trail bike exactly? And is this the right mountain bike for me? The answer is probably yes, but I go into more detail in this video. Don't forget to tell me what you'd spend $500 on below and use code PUNTER15 at checkout for 15% off your first purchase at Competitive Cyclist (exclusions apply) 👉 bit.ly/2VItcyb
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these are the best videos ever dude.
Thank you!
Your competitive cyclist link for insta goes to yours Paul 🤔
They got good deals.
I would use $500 to buy a desert bike as mine is anything but...
I'd buy a truing stand so I can learn the dark arts of wheel building and more tools for my bike cave lol
It really is considered a DARK ART. LOL not all know about it.
Amazing cinematography and editing Paul!
Love your channel Paul, really informative and inspirational especially for a beginner like me. I started mountain biking six months ago, so content like this is really valuable and appreciated.
To whom it may concern,
What I would buy with the 500 dollars:
1: Not using a torque wrench is not fun, and my mom doesn't want to get one because of the cost. Having a torque wrench would be super nice, although I have become quite good at determining torque values by feel.
2: I would also buy shin pads because my pedals have ripped huge chunks of skin out when my feet slip off of them.
3: I would get a new saddle because my current saddle is bent to the point when I sometimes slide off
4: I want to go Shimano for my bike, but my parents would never let me spend that money on a bike drivetrain. The sram sx that I have is definitely showing its age, although it has worked well for 2000 miles in the past 6 months. I would buy an SLX drivetrain, and then I would FINALLY be able to have my shifter and brakes set up correctly because my bike has Shimano brakes, so I would be able to mount them to an SLX shifter.
5: I would buy some proper clothes because I sweat like a pig in Texas weather lol
6: I would buy proper tires because falling down in corners with lightly treaded tires is not fun...
7: Having a shorter stem would be helpful as an 80mm stem isn't the most confidence inspiring
8: A heart rate monitor would be greatly appreciated so that I can train properly for upcoming races
But honestly, you should consider give the 500 dollars to somebody who probably deserves it more :)
If you didn’t get this $500 you deserved it.
@@Lucas-hk6gn Well it has been a while... but I have since got all the items on the list (and have enjoyed all of them)
I recently upgraded from a bread and butter trailbike to a super long, aggressive and progressive Enduro 29er and I don't regret it for a second. With geometry evolving, these bikes are still super versatile and capable of all day epics, while simultaneously being super capable. The "category" is arbitrary, geometry and suspension is what's relevant. That and skill - obviously. 😉
What bike did you buy?
I have a 150mm 29er but i wanna experience a big bike so im building a 170mm 27.5..i dont have problems climbing up or hiking up hills.. the fun starts on the descent
" The "category" is arbitrary, geometry and suspension is what's relevant. " Couldn't agree more.
@@ericthebikeman8559 2021 Commencal Meta AM 29.
@@HeretiCflow thats a trailbike 😆
One up platform pedals fox defend pants and a park tool bike stand.
I really like where you are taking this channel. I hope you can keep this type of content coming. We have more than enough "Guy with a van rides another trail" videos. Well done.
Thanks for the awesome video series on different types of bikes! This is especially useful and enjoyable for a newbie into mountain biking like me.
Only 45 seconds into the vid and I had to stop a say wow. It looks like you’re riding in a painting. 💯👏
Hi paul! I'm from Scotland so I would spend the money on winter clothing like fox defend trousers as I still wear shorts. I would also get cushcore because I ride a hardtail and I think I would benefit from the rim protection. Cheers!
Super helpful, Paul! You’ve confirmed what I’ve been thinking about my next bike purchase! As for Competitive cyclist kit, definitely new helmet and protective gear, new flat pedal shoes, and a new saddle.
One of the best video I saw for that topic on RUclips. Good job mate!
I'm recently getting in Gravel Riding, so I would probably get a GRX setup.
If the highest mountain near you is 200m tall. Buy a trail bike.
-me
Mine is closer to 200 cm. Honestly!
I disagree
Doesn't sound like much of a mountain... We do ~400m just riding up the spruit (green belt), in the middle of the suburbs. If we head out to the mountains... That's some REAL elevation!
@@JimEckhardt thats his point...
@@th_js I really want to buy a 165 140 mountain bike what bike do you have? And do you have a lot of elevation near your house? I have hills but not mountains (the Ozarks). Would this be too much bike?
Awesome video! The trail you used to make this video looks really fun, one of the better ones i've seen.
Great point about good components and proper setup add up to more confidence. I remember how much more confident I felt with wider internal width wheels.
Beautifully done with this video~ love the genuine honesty here & professional opinions backing up the simple facts!
Random thought.. I could almost see this same argument for a Golf club.. one club to rule them all.. I’m a Golf Professional that teaches regularly when I’m not mtb YouTubing.. but a little bird told me you were starting a Golf channel..? If this is true I wanted to share my dream with ya.. perhaps one day being able to do the worlds longest golf hole.. call it “Enduro Golf” ⛳️⛰🚲🏌🏻♂️💨 one club.. one mtb.. one Looooooong Golf Hole 🕳
Okay random daydreams aside, love these finer detailed product equipment evaluations! Big thumbs up 👍🏼
Paul: yeah my trail bike has 150 mm travel
Me *crying in hardtail*
Just put a 130 fork on my budget hardtail, honestly, the lack of rear suspension is not really what's holding the bike back.
When?
@@theskyisblue8979 several weeks ago. I’ve already gone and superseded most of my PR’s on my local trails already, the front fork alone feels like it’s just deleting anything in front of me. The rear still rattles something but honestly the rear wheel just follows what the front one does anyways so I’m able to fly down trails I couldn’t previously.
@@slicershanks1919 No when did I ask 😂
There are plenty of hard tail trail bikes. They aren’t all FS
Thank you so much for this video. Really needs to be seen by everyone in mountain biking
Thank-you for this video! I absolutely love my bike which is a trail bike from 2016. I was concerned that it was not the right bike for what I want to do and you just clarified that I made the right choice with my Intense Spider.
I hope you do a "who should get a hardtail"
Somebody who has knees of steel
anyone with a good back, neck, so not me. at least for offroad use, but if that's not an issue a hardtail is nice, but more fatiguing, but got more gentle riding a hardtail is nice,
many get a hardtail as a shopping, commuting bike, that they can take for a mtb ride too. that's the only use I could get from one. the rear shock makes a huge difference for me. even easy xc trails are too much for my back.
Poor people
@@gw4yn Laughs in s-works epic hardtail pro
Laughs with a specialized fuse expert
I was on the fence between an Ibis Ripley and Rimpo early last year. I was stoked on the Ripley but got swayed into buying the Ripmo because I didn't want to be underbiked. Turned out that I really did not like that bike. Was not nearly as playful as the Ripley and climbed much slower. I ended up selling it a month after I got it and bought a Ripley. Best choice ever. The bike can handle anything my skill level is up to tackling. The Ripmo is definitely faster on the chunky fast stuff, but I am 100% willing to sacrifice a bit of speed for an overall more enjoyable riding experience.
I have found this series of videos very helpful. I’m buying a new bike this season and based on this video, talking with other local riders, and advice from my LBS I’m going with a trail bike over an enduro bike (Intense Primer). Thanks, Paul!
Hey guys found your video , "which mountain bikewill you need " the most informative flick I've seen yet . Keep up the gr8 work guys.
Great content again Paul 😊 For some reason lately I have been considering on changing my stumpjumper to an Ibis ripmo af because most of the people are going into the enduro discipline kind of a bike. But then because of this vid of yours it somehow make me reconsider things. By the way the cinematography of this video is superb! 😀👍 Thanks again Paul and ride safe always! 😀
Nice one!
the new stupjumper seems good with 140 130
I would try both you may be surprised on how well the Ripmo pedals up the hill with dw links. So its really a trail bike with the enduro attitude
Check out the new Stumpjumper Evo, it is like a hybrid of a trail bike and an enduro bike. Ripmo is similar. The Ripmo climbs extremely well and is rock solid stable on descents. The new Stumpy Evo is still a good climber, but is very poppy and playful too, so it has the geometry and almost as much travel as an enduro bike, but rides like a trail bike.
@@davidmoshel This is what I have. I ride with friends that have 170 in front, and I feel my bike has everything. They may have a bit more leeway, but this bike handles it very well. I have not tried the Stumpy EVO, which would be my choice if the terrain I ride was gnarlier.
Paul: talking about 140mm of travel
Me: crys in 75mm on my trek 820
Stop crying and demo a new bike. They are amazing. Look around the web you can get a great deal on newer bikes my friend.
I have
I just got back from a bike shop and am currently saving up for a new bike
Ben Jilek Right on! I was in the same boat
I feel you bro. Used to have a Trek DS 8.5 with 63mm of travel. I put some 2.2 enduro tyres and it was a death machine 😂 Got myself a second hand GT Sensor and loving life 🤟🏻 Good luck bro
i reccomend you look at cube
they have great price and its german quality
Great video Paul!! I was waffling between bikes because I was caught up in the ‘I need the most travel’ train of thought. I purchased a 5010 from Competitive Cyclist and could not be happier. Perfect amount of travel for where I live.
I am thinking about changing to flat pedals so I’m thinking the money would go towards new One Up pedals and some Five Ten shoes. Already have them in my saved items!
Keep up the great work. Looking for more of your golf videos too.
Really helpful info. I came to the same conclusion after hours of research before buying a new bike as a relative beginner, but it is great to hear more knowledgable riders perspective on this.
Hi paul, If I won the 500 dollars I would spend it on troy lee designs sprint pants and maybe a fox proframe
I got a trail bike as my first MTB this past summer, Santa Cruz Hightower CC. It seems like it has taken lots of cues from enduro world like you talk about here. Overall, I've been super happy with it and having a blast! I also love the chaps mention about reaching "the limit" of the bike at lower speeds/intensities but still feeling it be intense; it resonated with my mid 30's aging body :D
Hey Paul, first and foremost love your content! Your videos definitely hit the mark for the average rider! Great fun and information so thank you, recently switched from full enduro to more trail friendly bike and will not look back, actually have never looked at competitive cycles for my online shopping so I guess I'll have to look for some upgrades to my new trail bike on there! Keep up the great content and would love to see more of your jumping progression!
Great vid Paul. I love watching you. Whenever I see your video I click on it like it’s an add for a free bike.
Haha 😂
I would spend the money on A giro tyrant helmet as well as a pair of 510s
I could do with some new tyres and a cockpit upgrade, bars and grips. That shock pump looks great too!.
Great video! I'd go for a lightweight full-face helmet and definitely some winter riding pants, after that it'd be essentials like new tires.
Paul: everyone is overbiked
Me: riding downhill on a 115 travel bike
Sam Villa my current bike has 60mm of travel. That’s nearly full rigid at that point. ;-)
How about no wheels beat that
@Mike H are you riding a gravel bike that has room for XC tires and routing for a dropper?
Buy one their defo worth it
They’re *
140mm front 130mm rear, super short chainstays and slack head angle = fucking perfect
@@frankiemazzei8882 💯%
Took my Transition Sentinel enduro and bike park riding in the Alps this summer and it smashed it! Never once felt under biked!
Got my first full suspension bike a short while ago (Scott Genius 950) and I absolutely love it! I can 100% recommend modern trail bikes for beginners, its fun, capable and I feel very save with 29in wheels and 150mm travel front and rear
Im a 11 year old who is still paying off their bike and wants to upgrade pedals as I am slipping all the time so it would really help
Owning a Ransom, I guess you only ride your Genius to the butcher's.
Brilliant to see you back posting sick videos.👍
I'd upgrade my brakes and bar stem combo
One up dropper post and lever, one up bar and stem and Ergon saddle.
My wife is just getting into riding so I’d put the money towards waterproof clothes and pads for her! Thanks for the great content
Budget some money for professional coaching/camps if she is interested and you can swing it, especially all female camps... game changers!
SImP
Really loving your new series! As a family that's getting into mountain biking, we really appreciate it! In terms of Competitive Cyclist, I'd spend the $500 on my children, helping them get better safety gear to protect them so they can have more confidence, more fun, and more memories.
One of the things I noticed when I first started riding and had the "one bike" was how boring it made "average" trails and I'm glad you brought that up as I think that's the biggest factor for getting the appropriate bike for YOU. CHEERS!!!
Paul- your edit at 8:01, cutting from standing at the bottom of the rock to riding over the rock while talking then stopping in front of the camera is just brilliant- really, really well done!!! Your video skills, as with your riding skills, are superb!
PS I'd buy a GoPro 9...
Like this series, been struggling myself to find the " do it all " bike for my style of riding. After watching, I finally decided 2 sell my Scott Gambler and bought a Specilized Enduro Elite. I ride bike parks 2-3 days a week and after I switched to the Enduro I now added 2-3 days of riding in the hills nearby. Works like a dream.
new set of tires, hydration hip pack maybe some winter gear would all be nice.
great video, one of your best. amazing shots and editing. thanks.
Ergon GE1 grips, SR Pro saddle, Giro Chamber II shoes, Maxis DHR II, DHF. Nice work on the little climb up to Rupert too, trips me up lots.
Thanks guys for the information you provided in this video. Quite helpful!
Thanks for the video! Your real-world examples with footage is much better than just someone talking. For my Competitive Cyclist choices, I would go with a OneUp V2 Dropper and the NX Eagle DUB Groupset - Boost. And yes, I'll put in a few dollars of my own, but well worth it. Awesome promotion. Thank you both!
Thanks, Paul for putting these great vids together.
Digital tire gauge and good 3/8 torque wrench. Nice video. I am a 48 year old rookie and I am loving MTB! Thanks for the video
I was looking at a Scott Spark but ended up with a Genius because of the versatility of 150mm travel with the Scott lockout lever. Like 3 bikes in one. Thx for these great videos Punter!!!
Paul I think you nailed it with this video. I think anyone who is looking for a new bike should be watching this.
Great video Paul - nice to see SOT getting some love too😁
Just got into the sport. Upgrades for my gt aggressor Pro. Like handlebars,stem ,10 gear cassette, and some nice mountain biking shoes. Also ams protective stickers
Another great video. I'd pick up some PNW handlebars, bike stand (I've been working on the floor far too long), and probably somenice alloy pedals.
Love the new video format. I am in the process of looking to upgrade my bike. I want to put a dropper post and a better folk, but have to do things in stages. I am also wanting to put better breaks on my bike so I fell more confidant on the trail. I am still very much a novice when it comes to trail riding and managing tech features.
My 130mm 650B+ is my daily driver i do everything with. Love it
Loved the video. Love the series/content. Love the trails. Thanks Paul and well done.
Nice video. Like the talking portions in the woods. Filmed really well! Excellent job.
I’d probably grab shoes and pumps like you suggested in the video. Probably a smart idea
id definitely go for things towards my upcoming EWS ventures, such as tyres and brake pads
Paul, you’re preaching to the choir! I have both types of bikes and have been waffling between the two for a few years😁 Currently trying to maximize the trail bike’s ability since I think it’s more appropriate for 80% of what I do. And, as far as the promo...170 mm dropper post and tire inserts. Awesome video! Thanks👊🏻
i just love my trail bike. the importance for me was to help me with my lower back pain. 140mm in the rear 150 in the front does everything what i need it to do.
Good point and agree about trail vs. enduro. Travel is really about comfort and fatigue on the body, so how rough/steep is the terrain and how fast do you want to ride it.
Definitely would pick up the OneUp carbon bar/stem combo w/ EDC tool, TLD Sprint pants, and the Scott Soldier 2 knee pads. 👌
I'd get a few new sets of tires cause having freshies on is always so confidence inspiring
I would definitely be heading straight for the helmet and clothing section as my 2 year old helmet is definitely in need of replacement and I could definitely do with expanding my mob wardrobe.
I would love the THULE
T2 Classic - 2 Bike Hitch Rack, this be awesome for when I go to the different trails over the weekend. That is what I will get.
I'd spend it on winter kit. Southern Ontario winters are wet and sloppy. It'd be nice to actually stay dry and enjoy some winter riding fun
I just got into mountain biking over quarantine and fell in love. If it’s riding street, trails or jumps I’m smiling ear to ear the whole time. MTB has been an amazing outlet for me and it’s really helped me through life the last 8 months. If I were to win I would get a full face helmet, gloves, jerseys, shorts, five tens and knee pads. My birthdays in a few days and it would just be so amazing to get this opportunity. I love your content and hope you keep making more!
I would put the the money toward some wet weather gear and I would definitely pick up a digital tire gauge.
I’d do the shock pump and tire gauge also riding pants, flat pedal shoes, one up’s edc tool
Awesome video, as always! I would totally spend the money on a pedal friendly full face helmet, new mtb clothing and a new dropper post lever for my bike.
I went from a medium '14 Tallboy V2 to a large '21 Ripmo AF - night and day. Overbiked at the start but as my skills and confidence develop, it's working out to be just the right bike
I would need some winter riding gear and probably new shifting as well. Maby some tires. Would be great to get it
Good vid as usual. Oneup Bar/Stem, brake pads 170mm cranks
I just purchased a new trail bike. My old Jamis Dakar 3.0 was 16 years old. I have found that with the new geometry I can do anything I want. I just used it on a double black diamond tech trail at a bike park with no issues. Thanks
I would get some 510 shoes and some new grips as well as fox speedframe lid and a crankbrothers click pump. i would also get some fox jerseys, trousers and shorts.
Awesome content and down to earth honest not over hyped opinions.
Can’t wait for the new vids from England, great vid aswell!
Tough choice! I'd either upgrade to some dual-piston trail brakes or put the $ towards a new wheelset w/ higher engagement hubs.
I would use my GC for new set of tires for the upcoming season. Could also use a new pair of shorts too
Agreed that most new trail bikes with 115-140mm travel are very capable now of handling bigger trails and more technical sections that it really cones down to the type of rider and area. Although the otherside is N+1, bikes are fun 🤪
I went from a speacialiced epic to a scott genius 920. Love the slacker head angle and the overall comfort. I found my XC bike to be fragile and needed more maintanence. The new bike may be less competative on the climbs but it makes up on everything else....the trail bike is just more fun
I would put it towards an axs dropper post. It would help take the pressure off a bad thumb.
Well done. Great vid. I would spend it on new winter kit.
you seem to have progressed a lot. great riding there. so smooth.
I agree with everything said in this video, I own a trail bike my self and it feels great
Awesome video. I recently bought a trail/enduro with 160mm in the front and 150 in the back. Chose this travel for the 29 inch weels. I think the difference between trail and enduro is becoming really small. I love it.
With my 500$ i would buy
- fox suspension maintenance tools
- magura brake pads and service kit
- spare tires
- that fox helmet seems awesome.
🤟
POC Resistance Pro DH Pants and Shimano XT Brakeset.... fingers crossed!
Probably spend it on shorts/gear/lights for night rides! Just getting back into the sport! Can’t wait for my bike to get here! Great vids Paul!
Hey Paul love your videos man they're getting better all the time. I would definitely use the money towards a new Shimano brake set and OneUp EDC pump. Keep up the quality content 👌
Hi Paul, first of all, I love these types of videos. I have been riding a cross country mountain bike on park sized features. My cross country wheels have been ruined from the type of riding I do. So first I would spend money to get a new more capable set of wheels for my needs. I would also buy a dropper post as in the pnw there is a lot of climbing.
Cheers!
It would have to be be a pair of 5ten trailcross ht and some knee pads then some waterproofs for the lovely weather in the nw uk
I think I would definitely get some Shimano SLX brakes, Shimano PD-ME700 pedals, and a pair of Pearl IZUMi Canyon Cycling shoes.