Mountain Biking with Phil Kmetz in North Carolina - RWS EP13
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- It's safe to say that Phil and I are the nerdiest mountain bikers on RUclips, so whenever we're in each others' neighborhoods we make it a point to link up. I was in Asheville for the day, and had 6 hours to get to a trail, ride it, and get back to town. Phil was up for it, and met me out there!
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Welcome to riding with Seth. Today, we’ll venture into the forest for a morning ride in North Carolina. I was up there for some reasons I can’t discuss right now, and had just Saturday morning to do some riding. Just a few hours in one of the best riding destinations on the East Coast. That’s kind of like torture, but I decided to make it count.
Some of you might recognize this Raleigh Tokul.
Phil and I talked a bit while climbing, but I was wondering how I’d fare against him on the descent. After all, Phil is a professional downhill racer, but on a relatively low end hardtail he was at a disadvantage. All I needed to do was follow his line, right?
So Phill smoked me on the downhill, but that wasn’t surprising. As I’ve preached before, the bike does not make the rider. We started climbing a different route, but this time I’d lead us down.
Any of you guys use the new GoPro app that makes you log in just to use it. End Rant.
In looking at the footage, the trail was obviously to the left.
Maybe I have trouble seeing things from a hiker’s perspective, but sitting in the middle of a steep and narrow section of multi use trail seems like a bad idea. Still we weren’t even close to hitting these hikers. The battle continues.
So much for taking it easy on my shoulder.
Anyway, that’s it for this very short morning ride. I’ll be back up to the Asheville metro area a few more times this winter. Hopefully next time it won’t be so rushed. If you want to know the back story on the bike Phil was riding check the description for links. Thanks for riding with me today, and I’ll see you next time.
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Phil is so insane. Ripping a hard tail WAAAAY harder than I could a DH specific bike. He's an animal. Great video, Seth!
Well he is a pro xD
Yeah, its a whole different level when riding with pro's. I got to ride with a couple members of the INTENSE pro team at my local trails, and it made me itch to ride hard and get better. HEY! I CAN DREAM?
MTBdropIN The Intense pro team was riding the Greer Ranch trails in Murrieta last Monday. We had a quick chat before heading down Distortion.
that trail didn't even require a front suspension let alone full sus. A rigid fork would've rocked it easy.
rustinonthevine have you ever ridden DuPont?
You have successfully made me SUPER itchy to go ride. Well played my friend, and super happy you got your first taste of NC goodness; you better believe there is much more to come.
yer unlucky it is shit when you wana go ride but your carrying a injury
Im so jelly!
Finally after nearly 9 months the stars aligned and we were able to meet up again. Next time though, give me a longer heads up perhaps before 9pm the night of! :P
HEY, if you are ever in California hit me up, not gonna lie kind of a dream to ride with you.. Hope thats not too creepy lol jk!! However, i know a secret spot where pro's built 5 trails. Its like a free bike park!!!
Hey Phil, are you going to put up the this trail video on your channel?
Yeah I'm trying to put something together. Seth is an editing beast, not sure how he cranks out videos so quickly!
Do you also have a van that has free candy written on the side
u smoked seth
one time i had a lady tell me there was a speed limit... in a f*cking forest : /
mtbR6 bahaha
Just tell her, 55mph where not posted.
You missed the sign 5 trees ago!
My local trail network has speed limits. Its not so crazy.
On my local trails there are parts where footpaths and the mtb trail cross over and the walkers have right of way, even though it doesn't take a genius to work out its much easier and safer for a walker to slow down and give way than a mountain biker 🤔🤦
I just used this video with my 2 year old as motivation to brush his teeth. He loves every minute of your ride, especially the "big jumps!".
When I said it was time for bed, he said "Bye bye Seth! Bye bye Phil!"
A future subscriber, if nothing else :-)
I love that you and Phil have connected, and continue to make vids together when you can. You guys are my two favourite bikers on RUclips!
That is something I always hate; when you run into hikers on the trails that have no concept of MTB (They probably call it off-road cycling) They look at you like you are just some crazy dude bombing down a mountain with no safety concern for yourself of them. It probably is partially true, but hikers need to understand that it's dangerous for them to not to be on a constant lookout for bikers. It is much harder to stop a bike going 30km/h down loose rock and dirt then for a hiker to step aside. After all it is a multi-use trail.
I agree but they do have the right of way. Of your talking about trails that allow horses hikers and mtbs ofc
Dammit, Seth, I'm a mountain biker, not a geologist!
This material has a lot of camera angles, good 3rd view shots, and good cuts. I love how the fellow riders are shown in the action camera footage. There is a lot work in it. Good ride, good job!
Can't wait to see Alex and Phil ride together. They both have such similar riding styles.
"Is this a follow Phil trail or a don't follow Phil trail?" HAHA
As Seth would say: "Fast as balls.". Great vid like usual.
According to the music, I was half expecting a sharknado to materialize at any moment..
props for keeping up with Phil Kmetz as much as you did. He is crazy fast, it's amazing how fast pro riders are, they are on a whole other level. I got a chance to ride with some local pros before and I couldn't keep them in my GoPro
9:27 that might have been the strongest southern accent I've ever heard haha
That's NC for ya...my home!
You are in my state and you didn't TELL ME?!?!? Would have loved to meet you lol.
FeelsBadMan
Your videos have taught me almost everything I know about mountain biking! Thanks for all of help and great videos. Been a long time fan.
Some hikers have the worst attitudes. I love to hike and mountain bike but I've received some of the most ignorant comments before that just make me shake my head
I agree those kids shouldn’t of stopped and not looking in the middle of the trail. Also Seth could of easily stopped by the time he got to the kids.
@@hardtailrider350 I also agree. In the past I have met some hikers who wanted to tell me the trail is only for hikers but that was not true! And they have nothing more to do than chat an ear to my knee.
The thing with hiking/hikers is that they kind of forget where they are and just how fast bikes can go down trails.
We also get a lot of hikers on bike-only trails near me. Man it's annoying.
tinnedspicedham yeh I'm constantly coming across bush walkers on mtb only trails here in Australia. Really frustrating.
Moose yeah I'm in Australia too. Brisbane. Not much you can say without sounding like a dick. I just ask them to stay safe as nobody is expecting walkers (or actually trail runners).
tinnedspicedham Once when i was hitting the dirt jump place near my house there were 3 people, a mother, father and a kid who had set up their picnic in the gap of a very big jump. That jump was too big for me, but my friend went flying over it and over the people, and they had a dang fit! The guy was threatening to call the cops, the mom was screaming, and the kid was just standing there like "what's the big deal?"
People's stupidity is boundless.
Crash into one of them one day, make somebody break something in the process (arm, leg, etc.) make a big scene about it and get it on the news. Then half of the people will stop hiking on the trails
Friendly reminder, hikers and horse riders have the right away and if anyone will be kicked off a trail it will be the mountain bikers first. Please respect them!
Nice colab! I wanna see Singletrack Sampler and Phil shred.
I like Old Fashion way to be honest I like seeing the bars, it makes me feel like I'm really riding the bike. Great Videos Seth keep up the great work. - Drew
Sam, thanks for that shot of Phil and I going down the rocky steps. I think that made the whole video! Also, Brian from BKXC made this same video with Phil on the same trail. You guys should check it out! ruclips.net/video/3dJWuq_n3vI/видео.html
Seth's Bike Hacks your the best
Seth's Bike Hacks You should have come to sugar mountain that's where I ride cool to see you in my home state
Ps love you're videos
Seth's Bike Hacks
would you recommend me upgrading my Diamondback hardtail or if I should just buy a new bike.thx
chevylover xr80 any bike can be upgraded if you want to spend the cash
Seth's Bike Hacks omg you made my legs hurt just by watching you lol
It would be great to see Seth, Brian, Alexander and Phil biking together, you guys are awesome!!!
Sweet looking trails, and great video! You'd think hikers would hear and/or see bikers a lot quick than the other way around, just because walking lets you have more time to take in your surroundings.
You inspired me to build my first bike. I recently moved to Colorado and I'm so excited for this upcoming season
It's amazing how easily you can educate yourself when learning something new through using RUclips
I just want to say thank you for posting such amazing videos. You have inspired my to start to upload videos again because I get quite a bit of enjoyment creating something people might like. I really haven't had time to do more than 1 quick snow ride but I have plans on featuring the trails here in Colorado. Thank you again for so many amazing videos and keep up the good work.
Thanks for watching! Posting videos is a lot of work, but really rewarding.
Good to see you out and in the mountains of WNC. Love that route you you guys rode.
Seth! Such emotion that day! Lol And I don't know why, but I think the casual banter between you and Phil is hilarious.
Looks like you had a good time - and that's what riding's all about. Guess I'm getting used to my regular chunky trails in the Rocky Mountains, because that trail looked glassy smooth!! Thanks for posting the video; I'll have to try this trail next time I'm back east.
dude you was just being humble, You know alot of bikes and balance you the goat Man thanks!
Seth I don't mountain bike but I can recognize and support quality content like yours. Keep on, man
Thanks Jordan! That kinda reminds me of this dude who jumps off of rocks and buildings on his RUclips channel. I enjoy those videos thoroughly but do not personally have any experience doing what he does.
Seth & Phil! My two favorite mountain bike channels! frigging awesome guys...
👍👍👍
Seth and Phil you are my inspiration.
Once again. Great video. As soon as I'm able to articulate a better description I will. Good job Seth and Phil.
hardtails are not slow, but they are more fun!
jordan lewis ain't that the truth
they can be slower or faster. depending on the trail. on a really smooth trail a hartail is faster. on a really rough trail a full suspension bike. no need to discuss this topic again and again. there is no ultimate mtb
Ooooooo, very debatable but its gonna come down to the rider ultimately.
nice bick
jordan lewis My boii!
(That was meant for the hardtail comment)
Another great video Seth. That's one of my favorite trails!
Your the best Seth 👍🏻 You gave me the courage to by a new bike and to go to the trails
good to see you and phil together once again.
Great video Seth. It looks like fun riding with Phil!!
Man this was a great video!!! It was great to see you and phil's interactions. It felt like a real adventure! Those hikers dohhh!!!
Great video - as always. I've noticed that image from your camera is better than from Phil's one. It's very dramatic and beautiful to see as you ride in the fog landscape. I live in cold region, so in winter season time to time I like to ride over fresh snow
your commentary makes the videos they are great to watch!!!
Video reminded me of my September trip to WNC and how much fun those trails were. Look forward to more WNC videos. Tx
I live in Asheville, and DuPont is one of my favorite places to ride!
That looks like quite a nice place to move for montainbiker :) All the best for your new home, Seth!
great top tube shots there seth but otherwise an amazing addition to an already amazing channel!!!
They should make a bmx and mountain bike crossover . Like imagine a bmx bike normal size with front and back suspension . I personally think that would be sick
XderpyfishX 1 like a slope style bike
Atamawo kudasai kinda but not really like it would have bmx frame, handle bars , and tires but here the fork is would be suspension
They sort of do... check out the Specialized P-Slope
SE bikes made a bmx mtb
Its called a dirt jumper
I like your choice of music for the video, it's very unique compared to other channels and adds some suspense!
I want to ride with Seth but ur kinda outta of my league lol
that's some crazy sick riding on a hard tail... love Dupont!!!
Awesome edit Seth! One thing that works almost as well as a gimbal is a mouthpiece mount. It's not intended to be used a primary mount but if your gimbal is having issues downhill shots turn out pretty smooth with a mount attached to a mouthpiece.
Go Phil!!!! Seth keep posting more Asheville video's and tell BKXC to ride also. "great stuff", I having fun watching your video's at work..
its really awesome to see phil and seth shredding the same trail i was on last summer!! i cant wait to get back to riding dupont and pisgah forest! hopefully i will be able to get my old bike working again. or maybe even a new bike.
seth why don't you buy a lightway fatbike? I tought first i didn't need a fatbike and tough they where boring but i bought one for the winter and i love it! Mines in small so its pretty small and lightway so i can jump around and have fun whit it and got alot of control! But i don't stick to the ground like i do on a downhill bike i bounch everywhere and its fun!
Lilgaybooi
lol what are you doing here?
Hahaha why the fuck is Lilgaybooi here
It sounds like he likes bikes? Is he barred from conversing or something?
He also might not speak English very well...
Cool that you know each other, i really enjoy the channels and the tutorials from you and from phill.
The day has no dropper post
I kind of like gimbal less footage, it feels more real
What? Real if you have Parkinson’s.
@@JacobPayton78 Most under-rated comment ever! HAHA!!!!
Very nice ride guys, nice fast lines. Phil is a beast on anything.
Seth, i live here, that is were me and my family ride, and to have my two favorite RUclipsrs in my home town is just an honor.
Phil is a natural athlete that has chosen bikes for his sport--You're 100% correct Seth regarding the bike as opposed to the rider.
I used to ride road bikes a lot in NY and even though a 10 grand bike might be beautiful to look at the important thing is rider conditioning not having a 12 pound bike, all things being equal naturally the lightest and most aero has the advantage but not necessary to spend 10++ grand when someone is a non conditioned rider--
I live in NC now and have switched over to trail riding, green and blue trails. I was at Dupont over the summer when it was about 90 and humid, last week I was at Lake Norman, not much of a challenge for you guys but I am 64 and only been riding full suspension for 1 year. I have a 2018 Spectral 6.0 AL and upgraded to 2019 Mavic XA carbon wheels and Fizik M-1 seat, also dropped in some semi metallic brake pads, big difference made there, as Alex has proven with his former Spectral it does more than hold its own, wondering how the Strive compares? STAY SAFE
I loved the footage as you guys rode toward the camera on the downhill
Good job Seth with the lead position. That would be some pressure knowing Phil is closing in on you but still trying to remain within your own skill set
10:36 looks really cool.
We will be waiting for that winter fat biking!
I completely agree with what was said at the end of the video. Dressing correctly for the colder weather makes it so you can't really tell its cold after the first 5-10 mins of warming up and riding in the snow and ice does completely change things. You also get to see views you never could any other time of year. If your ever in Nova Scotia, Canada in the winter months I'd be happy to take you out for some good Fat Bike riding.
Sweet trail. Thanks for sharing.
stoked on your touring trip with the beard brother (singletracksampler) hope phil can come too! that would be an epic ride!!
Atleast you made the horn sound to alert the hikers, haha. BTW I like your perspective better, I really starting to hate the gimbal, it's boring sometimes.
the third person shots really set this video off. super nice!
If you ever get the chance, come ride in the Kettle Moraine forest in southern Wisconsin. The John Muir trailhead leads to dozens of miles of amazing singletrack with varied terrain, from fast and flowing hard pack to technical climbs and descents, switchbacks, sand, rocks, tack, ect.
incredible - looks so fun! love asheville
Seth and Phil so rad! Seth you were haulin'
Hey guys Awesome video..nice adventure..love biking
Those are some massive jumps. WoW!
Thanks for the vid. Love that place. Makes me think of great times there.
I'm looking forward to the fatbiking in snow video. 😉☃️
Awesome to see you riding with another favorite RUclipsr.
I HIGHLY recommend you checkout ridgeline trail next time you are in the area. One of the finest trails DuPont has to offer!
Dupont is badass! I used to ride horses there growing up. Cant wait to take a bike.
just amazing thanks for sharing
Love your videos.
Hello from Ecuador !
The mix of rock looked a lot like BC, makes me want to venture out east some time!
As for the hikers, I bet if your brakes didn't squeal like a pig it would have been no big deal. For some reason any loud noise seems to make hikers think you are out of control.
Was thinking the same thing. That awful squeal just creates panic when you're headed towards people. Mountain bikes can stop on the dime, that guy was just being a douche.
Matt Salladay if there was pine trees in the rock area than it would almost be the same
Matt Salladay my brakes squeal when ever I'm stopping at any speed😬 getting new ones soon
great filming from both perspectives
Great stuff, two of my favorite vloggers collaborating.
I like watching the videos without a gimbal. It makes it look real
I was riding there 3 weeks ago ...awesome trails .
These channels have come so far!!!!
Awesome, thanks for the video!)
This was a good rewatch
I love when you guys make videos together
Thanks for coming to North Carolina
Great video as usual man, looks like the hikers were boy scouts. I doubt they knew about trails, and usage, you had lots of room anyway. Digging the music big time it was a great pairing.
I love your videos they have helped me so much and really got me into riding
the one perk of a hard tail really good on the climb
I'm totally with ya on the GoPro app. It's just annoying. Plus it seems I run into that issue after I've put my gloves on. I already have to hit the home button on the iPhone 7 with my lip so I can unlock it. On another note, I've been noticing some small pans on some of your shots. Do you have something that is moving the camera or are you doing it with software and just changing the zoom from over 100% down?
Wow some beautiful trails. Cant believe the trees still holding leaves up there. Some of them definitely look like pawpaws, if you had been there in august/september you couldve grabbed a very interesting fruit or 12.
Finally somebody who likes fatbiking :D
Now we just need to get Seth to a country with a real winter to do some snowy fat biking and we must make him do it till he fucking loves it.
Seth, I have a cool video idea for beginners like me. You should make a video explaining everything about gear switching. This will include the mechanics of it and when the rider should switch gears to maintain momentum. This will be followed up with examples of you riding up a hill and descending. Thanks !
The angry hiker's accent made it way funnier. Sometimes I think hikers get in the way on purpose just so they can get pissed at mountain bikers. They act like it's not a multi-use trail and we're just riding illegally.
Fatbiking in snow is awesome. Up here in the northeast I go with friends whenever we have a storm.
If you are ever near Richmond, VA you should ride the buttermilk trail. You are on the trail and next thing you know you are riding in down town richmond. Its definitely one of the coolest trails I have ever ridden.
awesome video man went riding today and busted lip but had fun
If you're not busting your lip, you're not riding to your limits!
so true haha thanks for all the great videos