Wow, first few minutes viewing I didn't realize you all were on ebikes and thought "Holy sh**", you all are flying!!! Bens a load of fun to watch shred. 🤙🤙
@@McTrailRider For sure, well acquainted with the old forester trails. Don't think many MTBers go by them without thinking... hmm, potential trail there.
Brilliant trails up there! The local lads have put some good graft in! If your ever looking for another local ride up there I've been building up in sutherlands grove 5 mins away from Ben lora and just got myself a e-bike so wouldn't slow you down 👍
Great video, like going back to your roots 😃 You and Ben seem to gel and make great videos, like two schoolkids in the playground no egos just fun fun fun. Happy to continue supporting your channel, inspirational as ever 👍😃
I must say that is one of your best videos on RUclips personally👍 it’s got everything from knarly steep trails to quality ebikes and a top notch drone to follow you both. Your mate must have a few quid as those skydio drones ain’t cheap and his Santa Cruz is not shy of a few Bob either. Plus you have le grande cojones especially on those down steep sections. Quality viewing buddy. Really enjoyed it 👍👍🏿
Glad you enjoyed it Lee. Ben is sponsored by Santa Cruz, so most likely wouldn’t of paid for the bike, and while the drone isn’t exactly cheap, it’s pretty good value for what it is 👍
Awesome, never been able to find the trails up there. Defo hitting them next time. There's some tidy stuff appearing down the road in Sutherland's Grove too, worth a look.
That was a fantastic video, i really enjoyed that, great follow cam, nice touch with the drone follow cam too, super sketchy trails haha i'm guessing a lot worse in reality than on camera and it still looked insane, great job 😃👍
I didn’t really enjoy the trails all that much due to the conditions and they still need a bit of work. Definitely a place to come back to in drier conditions though👍
Lucky to have all that by you. We don't have much in the way of downhill stuff just plenty of open space. So not made any videos for a while.. Stay safe
I suppose is all relative really. For me, these trails aren’t great, but the great ones are 2+ hours away. Of course many would look at these and be more than happy with them. Maybe I’ve become a snob😳😜
Well ridden in the slop Andy and Ben, impressed by riding at steep section at 7.30, looked more slidey than it was, Ben's Skydio drone does a good job of following actually looked like it had a decent battery life too, ebikes made short work of the climbs, great stuff and thanks for sharing!
@@McTrailRider its understandable, It's very hard every were at this time. I can imagine the sacrifices made to maintain. We're definitely pulling for you so keep digging deep, i think it'll be worth it.
great ride Andrew - you and Ben have some serious skills getting down those trails in that state- drone footage really adds to the video - the POV is great but the drone adds the context of the trail and surroundings - looks fantastic! cheers and well done sticking to the lockdown rules :) proper MTB'ing -brilliant
Another great escapist (for me) vid. Drone footage was a good add on. It’s good to see you riding. Looked well sketchy in places. As usual I’d be off on the first drop 😂 thanks for taking the time to do this. Bloody lockdown. 😡 👍
Superb, being victims of circumstance worked out well for ya both... cracking ride & footage. Great pace too the pair of you, Ben’s clearly a bit handy
0:28 "I have to travel a long long way to get to decent riding at least an hour and a half" 😂😂😂 bro you have it lucky, I have to drive 3 hours just to get to some hills much less mountains!
It’s all relative, I know I’ve got pretty good, but many people comment saying how lucky I am to live where I do, not realising that sometimes I’m actually riding like 5 hours away from where I live.
Well I really appreciate how you’re actually following the rules. Seems like most mountain bike RUclipsrs aren’t doing so in front of their massive audience e.g. Sam Pilgrim
@@McTrailRider yep it’s a shame but I guess not worth getting too hung up about. Let them behave the way they want to behave and hopefully it’s bite them in the arse eventually.
Hi Andrew, Great videos as per normal, I have to buy some new riding glasses and wondered which you think are best, I ride similar terrain to you on an E bike, Cheers mate, regards, Dave
Top class epic insane n I fudgin luved it Boyz. Fantastic ridin excludin the offs 😂 but totally understandable under conditions bruv. 🤗, can I ask wud you recommend this owd fart investing in an ebike 🤣n any Recommendations 👍
Thanks man. I would definitely recommend getting an Ebike, best things going in my opinion👌 As for recommendations, right now, just get one if it’s in stock. There is a serious shortage of bikes and is going to get even worse before it gets better unfortunately.
Mudtatsic, that lad Cathro has skillzzzzz...One point about lockdown, sure someone else may have mentioned this, just if this is your "job" then you're allowed to travel for work. ??
Hi...I'm I've been trying to work out what bikes you have..I guess one or more are ebikes...as looking myself..what u got please..so I can compare. Thanks
Both of them are ebikes, Ben’s is a Santa Cruz heckler and mine is a Pivot Shuttle. Both have Shimano e8000 motors with 500wh batteries. Actually very similar bikes overall.
We’ve got loads of campsites all over, but I reckon they will be very busy with people that have the same idea as you, everyone is desperate to get back out. Best to search where you wish to go first, and then check availability.
Hi mate, I've been following you a while but I hadn't realised where you live! I holiday just down the road near Tarbert, I spend most of my summers and well anytime I can up there. Wondering if you know any trails south of where you are towards campbeltown? Have you ridden the red route at Achnabeac Forest? Any good? Thanks mate
I work in Tarbert 👍 Campbeltown has some fairly good trails and Dunardry near Cairnbaan has some good ones too. Achnabreck is ok, nothing special but still worth a go.
@@McTrailRider thanks mate. I've tried to look into the Campbeltown trails, Wee Toon Trails I think, they look ok. I'm def going to head to your local Dunardry when I'm allowed. I've scouted the trails on trail forks. Might give you a shout when I'm up in the summer, see if you fancy showing me the trails? No ebike tho so I'll def slow you down!
Thanks. Looking for a different mounting option for my Wahoo and really like the look of them. Just hoping my top tube isn’t too narrow as it’s a steel hardtail frame. Think the curved one should work hopefully.
Ideal. Might have to get one ordered as frame arrives this week hopefully , so I can get building 👍 It’ll help pass lockdown time in a constructive way!
There's not as many tracks their now it used to be better years ago when the forest wasn't cut, i was there sep. last year there is a few good little sections down through the gully tho
@@McTrailRider I thought I just couldn't remember where tracks were because trees are cut down spent the whole day climbing up n down it looking for tracks
Ive got an Mavic Air 2 and its quite good in follow me mode but I think theSkydio 2 looks like theone to have. Love your videos by theway, definately given me loads to go at when I can next get upto Scotland
Hey quick question. I am confused about how you connected the Garmin to the Pivot. I have the 2020 model that has Bluetooth and ANT. Do I need any additional Shimano bit? (Etube, receiver/sender) or does the Garmin connect to the existing setup? Also: your Shimano display is gone. So the Garmin took all the functions over? Assist levels and all?
So I replaced the display with this stupidly expensive part bike.shimano.com/en-EU/product/component/city---trekking-e-bike-e6100-series/EW-EN100.html So that I could use the Garmin instead of the display. The Garmin has to be one of the newer ones, mine is the 530 edge. Using the Garmin iq app, you can download the Shimano steps software to the computer. I can also display a lot more on the Garmin than I could on the e7000 display that the bike came with, like battery percentage rather than the 5 bars, which was one of the main reasons I swapped it.
@@McTrailRider Thanks a lot. Actually, it is $69. Not that bad (considering the $10K bike price tag :O ). Do you actually HAVE to remove the original display? Or can you keep both?
BTW, does the bike transmit output power? As in : power YOU output? My goal would be to have a Garmin connect or Strava, that has a proper workout in it. My Vivoactive can "broadcast" heart rate, so I would want to have that on the Edge, and it would rock if it actually calculated the workout from the bike. But just having a battery percentage would be such a benefit. I hate the 5-bar "stupid output" :) ... is it 2.001 that shows as 3 bars, or is it 2.999 that shows as 3 bars :) . RANGE ANXIETY :)
Just when you think it cant getbetter it DOS...fun question ...money no object for next five years you can only have one bike ..ebike or non ebike ?😉atb dave
Nice one Andrew! Enjoyed reliving that soggy day! Let’s go again once we get a beacon 🚁
Soggy is the word for sure🌧 Definitely keen to give the drone another go with the beacon 👍
Wow, first few minutes viewing I didn't realize you all were on ebikes and thought "Holy sh**", you all are flying!!! Bens a load of fun to watch shred. 🤙🤙
Haha, we must have looked like proper athletes 😜
That was so cool mate. Great vid. Those trails were sketch. The Skydio 2 is class. Great getting some Cathro follow cam as well!
Glad you enjoyed it Jamie 👍
When it looks steep on a GoPro, its steep !!
Yep 👍
Great to see you and Ben together, Ben sounds and looks like he’s keeping fit
He’s definitely fitter than me, that’s for sure.
Great to see my 2 favorite Scottish MTB youtubers riding together. Thank you! PS: 5:20 shows that Cathro may be the tallest rabbit in Scotland.
Ben is a real life giant 😜
You two must have a great complexion after all that mud.
I think the woodland fairies grease the tree roots as part of their winter maintenance.
The mud keeps me looking like I’m in my 30’s😜
I think the fairies use fairy liquid on the roots 😜
Loved the quality of these shots 👌🏼 Best of luck moving forward 🤠
Thanks buddy
Ah... the repurposed forester track, absolute classic. The bit going into the woods looks sooo good!
Gotta use what ya got 👍
@@McTrailRider For sure, well acquainted with the old forester trails. Don't think many MTBers go by them without thinking... hmm, potential trail there.
Brilliant trails up there! The local lads have put some good graft in! If your ever looking for another local ride up there I've been building up in sutherlands grove 5 mins away from Ben lora and just got myself a e-bike so wouldn't slow you down 👍
Been eyeing up the trails at Barcaldine for a while, similar situation for me to Ben Lora, haven’t been for about 15+ years.
There wasn't much when I moved here but its starting to get there now
If your ever wanting a guided tour give me a shout 👍
What could possibly keep you dry in all that? Fun video, glad I ran across your channel. You fellas don’t fool about!
My dirt suit actually managed to keep me dry underneath 👍 Glass you found and are enjoying the channel dude.
Great vid and good fun had by all it would appear! Good on you for keeping up too, even with that hint of hesitancy at a few sections! :)
I did keep up, but I’m very confident Ben was holding back a lot. Still had great fun though👍
Great video, like going back to your roots 😃 You and Ben seem to gel and make great videos, like two schoolkids in the playground no egos just fun fun fun. Happy to continue supporting your channel, inspirational as ever 👍😃
Ben’s super chilled out, so it’s easy to get along 👍 Thanks for your continued support dude 😊
What an AWESOME video. Edge of the seat stuff at times.😊
Good to hear man
Fantastic video, trails looked so slick. If you and Ben are sliding out what chance would us mere mortals have!😂😂😂🤙🤙🤙😁👌
So so sad slippery! Keeps it interesting though.
Целых 25 минут с кайфом посмотрел 👍👍👍
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Good luck in this lock down!! You are one of my favorite RUclipsrs, so is Ben!! The videos are great!! Keep it up.
Thanks Matt, hang in there, we’ll be back out into the country side before you know it.
Nice one guys, was keen to see you both ride the 'old' trails up Beinn Lora but it's like a new forest! It was all trees last time I rode there 😁
It was all trees last time I rode it too. May have even been around the same time as you🤔
Love the different vantage the drone adds to your videos. Keep up the great work!
Definitely adds some context 👍
Love the drone shots added in. Great riding. Looked as sloppy as hell!
Sloppy indeed Mark
I must say that is one of your best videos on RUclips personally👍 it’s got everything from knarly steep trails to quality ebikes and a top notch drone to follow you both.
Your mate must have a few quid as those skydio drones ain’t cheap and his Santa Cruz is not shy of a few Bob either. Plus you have le grande cojones especially on those down steep sections.
Quality viewing buddy. Really enjoyed it 👍👍🏿
Glad you enjoyed it Lee. Ben is sponsored by Santa Cruz, so most likely wouldn’t of paid for the bike, and while the drone isn’t exactly cheap, it’s pretty good value for what it is 👍
Awesome mate!! Unreal shots with the drone. cool as fook!!
Drone shots were very nice in my opinion 👌
Awesome, never been able to find the trails up there. Defo hitting them next time. There's some tidy stuff appearing down the road in Sutherland's Grove too, worth a look.
They aren’t that easy to find to be fair. Planning on heading up to the Grove soon👍
Great vlog mate , loved the drone footage 👌sweeet
Thanks Adrian
Some of the best riding I have watched you do in those conditions.. Effort
Glad it looked that way, cause it didn’t feel like it 😬
Wow Awsome video love the drone footage looks sick 😎😎😎 great trails again xx
Drone shots always add a like something extra 👌
That was a fantastic video, i really enjoyed that, great follow cam, nice touch with the drone follow cam too, super sketchy trails haha i'm guessing a lot worse in reality than on camera and it still looked insane, great job 😃👍
Zero grip on those lower trails, very interesting to ride 😜
That looked like one of the best days on a Bike. Looks a great riding spot Andrew. 👍
I didn’t really enjoy the trails all that much due to the conditions and they still need a bit of work. Definitely a place to come back to in drier conditions though👍
Such a sick video 👊🏼🔥🔥
Thanks Sam
Good to see you really test yourself enjoyed this 1
Can’t take it easy following Ben 😬
That drone is so cool,gotta get one,awesome shots!
A very impressive piece of tech is that Skydio 😮
The drone shots looked top drawer, class bit of kit!
Impressive eh 👍
Lucky to have all that by you. We don't have much in the way of downhill stuff just plenty of open space. So not made any videos for a while.. Stay safe
I suppose is all relative really. For me, these trails aren’t great, but the great ones are 2+ hours away.
Of course many would look at these and be more than happy with them. Maybe I’ve become a snob😳😜
Well ridden in the slop Andy and Ben, impressed by riding at steep section at 7.30, looked more slidey than it was, Ben's Skydio drone does a good job of following actually looked like it had a decent battery life too, ebikes made short work of the climbs, great stuff and thanks for sharing!
Thanks buddy, Ben had two batteries for the drone, but it’s still impressive 👍
Great video, I hope that you can keep going with, Your channel is definitely one of the best, very enjoyable. Stay safe kid !
Thanks dude, trying to keep the videos coming, but it’s difficult right now 🙁
@@McTrailRider its understandable, It's very hard every were at this time. I can imagine the sacrifices made to maintain. We're definitely pulling for you so keep digging deep, i think it'll be worth it.
great ride Andrew - you and Ben have some serious skills getting down those trails in that state- drone footage really adds to the video - the POV is great but the drone adds the context of the trail and surroundings - looks fantastic! cheers and well done sticking to the lockdown rules :) proper MTB'ing -brilliant
Thanks buddy, I’m really excited for future videos in the mountains with proper drone shots 👌
@@McTrailRider dude, they will be great to watch - stay safe, ride on!
Another great escapist (for me) vid. Drone footage was a good add on. It’s good to see you riding. Looked well sketchy in places. As usual I’d be off on the first drop 😂 thanks for taking the time to do this. Bloody lockdown. 😡 👍
Happy to help where I can Andy. Definitely sketchy in places right enough.
Superb, being victims of circumstance worked out well for ya both... cracking ride & footage. Great pace too the pair of you, Ben’s clearly a bit handy
Worked out well all things considered 👍 Ben is clearly holding back for me on every trail, and I appreciate that.
@@McTrailRider you guys should ride together more often, the Ben & Andy show would be ace 😃
Great fun 👍 buddy 👌🚴🚴 😁
Thanks Taffy
I absolutely love that drone angle. The amount it context it gives to a location is amazing
It will be invaluable once I get mine into the mountains 👍👌
The Skydio is a nice bit of kit indeed!
@@RicardoPetrazzi sure is
Muy delicado y bonito!!🤩🤟🏻
gracias, amigo
12:41 so sick that shot!!
Spot on isn’t it.
Nice to see i'm not the only one to buy 100% Briskers in Orange. Great gloves. On my 2nd pair now!
I really rate them 👍
the drone footage is ace
I really like it, and it’s capable of even better with the right conditions 👍
Got a nice wee tune going there with electric motor whiz-hum and the brake squeal!
😂 I would prefer silence of course
0:28 "I have to travel a long long way to get to decent riding at least an hour and a half" 😂😂😂 bro you have it lucky, I have to drive 3 hours just to get to some hills much less mountains!
It’s all relative, I know I’ve got pretty good, but many people comment saying how lucky I am to live where I do, not realising that sometimes I’m actually riding like 5 hours away from where I live.
bloody great vid...we are now locked till 5th March.... 8^(
14th of February up here at the moment, although that may change.
Stay strong. Keep safe 👍
Thanks Brett
@@McTrailRider tricky conditions but looks like you had a ton of fun
O my bloody Noisy brakes I bet you they are shimano breaks ! Great fun vid though 👍😃
Yep, Shimano’s 😂
When it looks steep on camera you know it's definitely steep!
That’s true 😜
Class glad to see people still out and it it at these Shite times
Gotta get out when or if we can👍
I think you and Ben should do a lockdown trail build mark#2. That would be awesome!
P.s. Loved the video. Keep em coming. 👍🏻
Possibly, but I’m still at work and I think Ben is more focused on riding/training at the moment.
Excellent video Andrew. The quality of your videos are superb. Is that the hero 9 you are using and is it a different lense? Keep up the great work.
Thanks Ian, yes it’s the Hero 9 but with a standard lens on 👍
Well I really appreciate how you’re actually following the rules. Seems like most mountain bike RUclipsrs aren’t doing so in front of their massive audience e.g. Sam Pilgrim
It does annoy me to see others ignoring the rules when most of us are trying to do the right thing. We can only control our own lives I suppose.
@@McTrailRider yep it’s a shame but I guess not worth getting too hung up about. Let them behave the way they want to behave and hopefully it’s bite them in the arse eventually.
Hi Andrew, Great videos as per normal, I have to buy some new riding glasses and wondered which you think are best, I ride similar terrain to you on an E bike, Cheers mate, regards, Dave
I can’t recommend the Oakley jawbreakers enough. I’ve had mine for about 4 years now and they’ve been great. Expensive though😮
Top class epic insane n I fudgin luved it Boyz. Fantastic ridin excludin the offs 😂 but totally understandable under conditions bruv. 🤗, can I ask wud you recommend this owd fart investing in an ebike 🤣n any Recommendations
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Thanks man. I would definitely recommend getting an Ebike, best things going in my opinion👌
As for recommendations, right now, just get one if it’s in stock. There is a serious shortage of bikes and is going to get even worse before it gets better unfortunately.
@@McTrailRider cheers bud. N look forward to the nxt vid
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I know almost every other channel is doing it but you could always try snd build trails on that hill behind you in the intro
Already got a few from last lockdown. It’s just a dark, boggy mess at the moment 😢
Finally next time I'm working in Connel the road bike can stay at home. 👍
Nice 👍
That was great...fun eh? Be safe bud, Ben is 100 percent?
Yep, Ben was definitely holding back from what he’s capable of.
Nice video as usual. Any idea what drone that was?
It’s linked in the description
Great video 👍How did Ben manage to get the skydio? They ddon't ship anywhere other than the USA as I understand it
Just need someone you trust that lives in the US or Canada 👍
Mudtatsic, that lad Cathro has skillzzzzz...One point about lockdown, sure someone else may have mentioned this, just if this is your "job" then you're allowed to travel for work. ??
He certainly does 👏 I think you are correct regarding the rules, but I worry for what others would say or think, even if it’s ok to do.
Hi...I'm I've been trying to work out what bikes you have..I guess one or more are ebikes...as looking myself..what u got please..so I can compare. Thanks
Both of them are ebikes, Ben’s is a Santa Cruz heckler and mine is a Pivot Shuttle.
Both have Shimano e8000 motors with 500wh batteries. Actually very similar bikes overall.
Why don't you build a trail nearby, that would make some cool videos. That's what I'm doing.
I built 4 on the first lockdown, but it’s too dark and wet to film there at the moment unfortunately.
Im going to Scotland after lock down in a caravan is there any good places with camping
We’ve got loads of campsites all over, but I reckon they will be very busy with people that have the same idea as you, everyone is desperate to get back out.
Best to search where you wish to go first, and then check availability.
Hi mate, I've been following you a while but I hadn't realised where you live! I holiday just down the road near Tarbert, I spend most of my summers and well anytime I can up there. Wondering if you know any trails south of where you are towards campbeltown? Have you ridden the red route at Achnabeac Forest? Any good? Thanks mate
I work in Tarbert 👍 Campbeltown has some fairly good trails and Dunardry near Cairnbaan has some good ones too. Achnabreck is ok, nothing special but still worth a go.
@@McTrailRider thanks mate. I've tried to look into the Campbeltown trails, Wee Toon Trails I think, they look ok. I'm def going to head to your local Dunardry when I'm allowed. I've scouted the trails on trail forks. Might give you a shout when I'm up in the summer, see if you fancy showing me the trails? No ebike tho so I'll def slow you down!
Great video. Can I ask, is that the 76 project Garmin mount you are using and if so, how do you find it?
It is, and I really like it 👍
Thanks. Looking for a different mounting option for my Wahoo and really like the look of them. Just hoping my top tube isn’t too narrow as it’s a steel hardtail frame. Think the curved one should work hopefully.
@@domfluin1819 curved one worked well for my mates tubular top tube 👍
Ideal. Might have to get one ordered as frame arrives this week hopefully , so I can get building 👍
It’ll help pass lockdown time in a constructive way!
There's not as many tracks their now it used to be better years ago when the forest wasn't cut, i was there sep. last year there is a few good little sections down through the gully tho
No where near what it used to be right enough, Ben was one of the guys that built most of the original trails.
@@McTrailRider I thought I just couldn't remember where tracks were because trees are cut down spent the whole day climbing up n down it looking for tracks
Didn’t think the Skydio 2 was available outside of the US
It’s not, but you can still get it over here with a little bit of hassle.
Ive got an Mavic Air 2 and its quite good in follow me mode but I think theSkydio 2 looks like theone to have. Love your videos by theway, definately given me loads to go at when I can next get upto Scotland
Hey quick question. I am confused about how you connected the Garmin to the Pivot.
I have the 2020 model that has Bluetooth and ANT.
Do I need any additional Shimano bit? (Etube, receiver/sender) or does the Garmin connect to the existing setup?
Also: your Shimano display is gone. So the Garmin took all the functions over? Assist levels and all?
So I replaced the display with this stupidly expensive part
bike.shimano.com/en-EU/product/component/city---trekking-e-bike-e6100-series/EW-EN100.html
So that I could use the Garmin instead of the display. The Garmin has to be one of the newer ones, mine is the 530 edge. Using the Garmin iq app, you can download the Shimano steps software to the computer. I can also display a lot more on the Garmin than I could on the e7000 display that the bike came with, like battery percentage rather than the 5 bars, which was one of the main reasons I swapped it.
@@McTrailRider Thanks a lot.
Actually, it is $69. Not that bad (considering the $10K bike price tag :O ).
Do you actually HAVE to remove the original display? Or can you keep both?
BTW, does the bike transmit output power? As in : power YOU output?
My goal would be to have a Garmin connect or Strava, that has a proper workout in it. My Vivoactive can "broadcast" heart rate, so I would want to have that on the Edge, and it would rock if it actually calculated the workout from the bike.
But just having a battery percentage would be such a benefit. I hate the 5-bar "stupid output" :) ... is it 2.001 that shows as 3 bars, or is it 2.999 that shows as 3 bars :) . RANGE ANXIETY :)
@@denesk2794 you may be able to retain your displays with a Garmin, this device is to replace your display but keep the Bluetooth connectivity etc.
@@denesk2794 the metrics are very good through the Garmin, the sensors in the motor link to it and you can see your cadence, power output etc etc 👍
Are you turning grey or is it your AI video editing software ? :-)
Neither.... I don’t think 🤔
I highly recommend, to get some fresh oil on yours pads and rotors. Its noisy mess
Probably wise not to lubricate two things that rely solely on friction to work 🤔
Just when you think it cant getbetter it DOS...fun question ...money no object for next five years you can only have one bike ..ebike or non ebike ?😉atb dave
Good to hear Dave 👍
It would have to be an Ebike, purely because I can ride way more. I’d most likely go for an Orbea Rise👌
@@McTrailRider yep at my age that's why I went ebike longer rides....👍👍👍
Is Ben riding a 26 inches kids bike or is he really just that big?
He’s 6’7, every bike looks small on him.
Damned. I was contemplating a purchase of such a small bike. It looks so easy. But it's all down to him.
You got lock down but we got biden. I think you got the better deal. Nice vid
I don’t want to be political on here man, you probably wouldn’t like if I expressed my opinion of Biden’s predecessor.
@@McTrailRider all good 👍
That looked sketch AF!
It was in places for sure
ben cathro rides an ebike? how disappointing :(
Why?
Of course he rides an e bike, they are the best tool you can get for Dh training. All the top guys and girls use them to do so.