Trek Roscoe 8 review. And why I downgraded my mountain bike
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- Опубликовано: 23 май 2024
- Bear with me, I am completely obsessing over bicycles right now. It's time to start getting in a little bit better health so I picked up one of my oldest hobbies, bicycle riding. This videos goes over some history, what bike i was riding and what bike I just ended up buying. Hope you dig it, sorry about the horrendous camera work.
New bike.
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Old bike.
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Seems like all of us 80s and 90s kids love the same things. Awesome Stuff!
My exact thought.
I concur🤘😖🤘
I'm a 80s/90s Adult and mtn. biker, that's retired now and due to heart issues, have switch over to 20" fat-tire e-bikes, but still have my Cannondale Super V , & GT RTS mountain bikes. My first bike was a Stingray banana seat 20" Huffy bike and since then I've always ridden bikes, motorcycles. At 67, I've never lost the FUN FACTOR of biking. 😊
Like me , looking to get One and restart again , now with 42 years old eheheh
I don't understand Gen X folk who don't obsess over mountain bikes 🤣
Love to hear about the changes in your health! Got off my mountain bike years ago due to a lack of good local trails but riding on the road 8-10 hrs a week has done wonders for my physical and mental health, and just better overall lifestyle choices. Plus it's fun as hell going fast on a bike, even if I am 40 😅. Another vote for more bike content!
Right on. The life choice thing is real. Kind of just subconsciously making smarter decisions all around
Hey @thedirtheadshed - check out the guys at Ride or Die - Roadkill video - awesome vibe!
From a fellow 44 y/o!
I love bikes and 4x4's, this is a good direction on the channel. I have rode hard trails for a long time. I got my first full sus bike a few years ago and haven't looked back, I have two full sus bikes now.
Right on. Stoked to see how many people are riders
Right on! I go back and forth with a full sus and a hardtail. The hardtail keeps me honest. Slows me down, feel the terrain more.
That intro is so relatable!
"bikes, bikes, bikes, bikes, bikes"
*gets license*
"whats a bike?"
I've done the opposite to you over the last few years, I bought a basic Roscoe in 2020 then got a used Specialized Camber full sus off a friend, the Roscoe was more fun to throw around downhill but the baloon tyres make it feel so slow everywhere else compared to the Specialized's narrower 29's
I’m sure my fleet will change a lot over the next couple of years
42…also got back into bikes a couple yrs ago. Got a Santa Cruz full suspension mtb that I ❤
Stoked you like em too!
I do like seeing the Mountain Bike content. It gets me motivated to get back on my Trek. It has sat for way too long. And I do miss riding it, a lot. That gives me a challenge to meet and overcome.
Nice! It’s obtainable too. You already own it
As a Singlespeed Hardtail rider on a steel frame with near downhill geometry(Kona Honzo ESD) I approve this purchase. Most ppl are overbiked for the vast majority of trails they ride and skills they have.
That is SO true
Awesome addition to your content. Alot of what you said is very similar to my riding/ offroading journey. Can't wait for more.
Great to see you having fun!! Those are sweets rides, and anything two wheel is always cool. You are an awesome rider!! Healthy is happy, way to go Dave!!!
Hell yeah! Pedal power! just went on a 30 mile ride yesterday
Right on! Getting after it
Congratulations on the 100,000 subscribers! I haven't found any of your videos boring, you do a great job of mixing things up. Just keep doing what you're doing. ALWAYS GREAT CONTENT!
Thanks so much! I’m having fun with it
Dude. Hell yeah. So pumped to see you bringing this mix of hobbies to the channel. I love me some MTB and currently building a flatbed squarebody with a bike rack as a dedicated weekend fun rig.
Sounds like a cool setup
Hell Yeah Dave .... i'm 50 & got back into mountain bikes about 10 years ago .. i'm fitter , lighter , far more flexible & less back-ache as a result
Good work! I can feel the benefits already
Hey Dave, I'm so stoked to see you bring some more variety to the channel, I appreciate the skills and knowledge you share with the fabrication projects and dig the MTB content too! As somebody that's been wrenching in bike shops for 12 years it's great to see and feel your renewed enthusiasm for getting back on the bike.
Right on. Glad you dig it. Hope it’s just a little different perspective than what most bike channels show
Love it! I'm 68 and still riding, although now it's on paved trails with my tadpole trike. No electric assist!
I have been fighting audio issues myself. Gave me a chuckle. Congratulations on 100k!
It’s a struggle
Thanks for adding more crazy stuff, Dave. Have a great holiday weekend, brother.
You too! Thanks for watching
I enjoyed the video. By the way, this most recent Road Kill Garage episode was excellent. I chuckle every time the day starts and you're there with your coffee cup. Good stuff!
I just show up in the most random spots
Awesome video Dave. Most of my hobbies include dirt. Trail riding, RallyCross, mountain biking, and hiking. Thank you for sharing and congrats on 100k!
Thanks so much. Stoked how many people are on board
Great to see the bike content, you’re a great rider! I’ve recently got back on my mountain bike and really enjoying it again.
Right on! It’s so much fun
Before the Internet, a bicycle was the only way to go and explore the world or go to your friends house
It was a big part of my life back then
I've been considering getting a hard tail to get back into some riding at a mid lvl kinda deal. Love to see the content and its definitely sparking my interest as someone around the same age as you. Keep it up and glad to hear of the self improvement you've made!
If you can afford it. This Roscoe is really nice. Also maybe look into the Trek Marlin
I am LOVING the mix with mountain bikes! I feel like I can relate to your channel even more now! Great content, keep up the great work! I'm glad to hear your getting healthier as well. Awesome video!
Thanks so much. I’ll keep mixing it up
Love this new content addition and different twist on , "Dirthead." Mountain biking definitely fits, and I'll look forward to it continuing to be a part of the mix!
Thanks so much. As much as I wanted big trips and elaborate builds I think this Vlog style channel is more my speed and budget
Good to see you getting back into it. Been following your vehicle stuff for years but I love cycling too
Glad you dig it . Bikes are fun
Love this! Personally ride hardtail myself and absolutely love it and have a bike park super close to the house that I frequent! Keep up the excellent content and biking!
Right on! I’ll keep at it. Enjoying it so far
Congrats on hitting 100k!!! You always have great content in your videos! Looking forward to seeing progress on Butter Jeep!!
Coming up right away! Thanks
Beacon Hill? Love that trail system. So much good riding in your area. Congrats on 100k subscribers!
Thanks so much. Yeah. It’s awesome getting to have fun in my area!
Dave you continue to inspire me to get back to work on my projects, and now I wanna knock the dust and spider webs off my old mountain bikes and get back out there on them.
Right on! Hope you get the wheels turning
good on ya dude🤟🤟 I got back on the deadly treadly after a long hiatus about a year ago, now I'm absolutely hooked again.
That’s awesome
It's so funny to hear all your hobbies and past. Feel we could have been living parallel life's. Raced at River Side in Clackamas and indoor in Albany in the early 90's. Have fun on 2 wheels.
Nice! Those were good times
I got back into riding about 10 years ago and I got hooked. Sad part now is that you can never have enough bikes :) Keep up the riding!
Don’t tell anyone… but i bought another already
I only have two bikes and my wife thinks it’s one too many. I can think of at least three others I NEED.
@@thedirtheadshedits like they breed!!!😄😄😄
I got 5 bikes :/
Love this addition to the channel! Hope you come to North Carolina sometime and we can have a group ride.
I love that state
Dave- good on you for getting back into riding and enjoying the thrill of it. I bought a new Scott full suspension 29er a few years ago to get back into mountain biking, as I used to race for quite a few years, but then lost interest. The new technology is incredible and makes riding so much more fun.
I converted both my old 26" hardtail & other full suspension to 1x drivetrain and really enjoy riding both of those as well. The hardtail is a blast at the local bike park as it is so much lighter than the FS and just quicker to throw around in the berms and quick hits. Enjoy the trails, and keep up the hustle! Looking forward to watching the next videos, as I'm a bit behind.... lol
Used to love to ride, now I just need a motor on it.
It was good to see you on Roadkill Garage on David’s Jeep, hope they’re bringing you back into the fold Dave.
Thanks. That was a fun week. Always good to get those gigs
Super stoked on your return to mountain biking, and I dig the content. I'm two years older then you and last year I started back in with my Trek. I'm in Northern Idaho so your pacific Northwest views look very familiar to me. Congratulation on your new Isuzu project, I look forward to seeing it's rejuvenation. I feel like they are under represented, Isuzu really made some durable and capable vehicles (as a fan boy you of course are well aware of that). I have a Scout 2 on '77 chevy 3/4 ton axles, 203/205 doubler transfer cases, and a healthy 383 SBC. Rock on Dave!
I'm an avid mountain biker. I loved the channel before. This will make me like it even more. Keep the bike stuff coming!
Thanks so much. I’ll keep em coming. Probably in small doses
It’s 10 at night and now I’m watching your MTB video. You’re in good company. Trucks and the bikes-I’m stoked for the new content.
Right on. I’m glad you dig it. Bonus video going up in a few minutes
Love it! 49 here, grew up riding when mtbs were all blinged out with cnc anodized goodies and suspension was still new. Bikes have come a long way for sure - dropper posts, disc brakes, 1x drivetrain, tubeless tires, wide bars with slacker geo. So much fun and a great way to burn off the beers. Love the variety of content, congats on 100k!
Thanks so much. I just sold a vintage bike with a bunch of anodized goodies to help pay for the Roscoe.
After listening to your intro music, it’s way more mountain bike truck actually. I like it. Thanks
4x4, dirtbikes, Jeeps, big trucks. All stuff I love. We rode bikes like crazy in my original neighborhood south of downtown Cincinnati. I still love them, even in the boonies if Southesst Indiana, your channel has all stuff I like. Great work
Right on. Glad you are digging it
Hey Dave, I came here for the fabrication but I love mountain biking so I appreciate the additional content. I’ve been into mountain biking seriously since ‘97 but I have dropped off over the past 10 years, just got busy. I have had a ton of different bikes but bought an Ibis Ripmo a few years back and I am loving it. I wasn’t sure if I would love a full carbon bike but it has been great. At 53 my back and body aren’t what they used to be so a full suspension is kind of a necessity to keep me riding often. Much love from the NorthEast for the dirt heads that ride bikes! Keep it up!
That’s awesome. I will have a pretty fun bike video coming out again next week. I probably need to spend a little more, but I really thrive being the underdog
Love the added content.....nice to hear about bike stuff from a "normal" non-expert type person vs. a pro.
I’m hoping it will be pretty relatable
Im also 45. Raced bmx from around 92 to 94 when I got my drivers license. I got into cars and stopped riding. Tried to ride bmx again in my 30s and that didn't work ha ha. Im looking at getting into a mountain bike but don't know what direction to go. Im definitely inspired to go look at buying something. Thanks for the content variety. Ill watch it all.
Thanks for the support! Do a little research and you’ll find a good bike
Awesome Dave👍👍👍👍👍! Looks like you are an excellent rider. Just be cautious. As we get older, it's harder to recover if accident happens.
Oh yeah. It hurts much more nowadays
Ain't that the truth and it is not if the accident happens but when
Awesome Dave, I've been cycling a lot since my teens. I built a super high end MTB 20 years ago but barely took it off road and mostly stuck to road bikes. About 5 years ago I built a fat bike and that's been so amazingly fun. I wouldn't have believed it from looking at it but the traction and stability are so confidence inspiring and being fully rigid I think helps with the technique. I've also found that since getting the fat bike my skill and confidence on the motorbikes has increased by a huge margin, I never had a motorbike growing up and have very little off-road experience so now am planning on getting a 300 cc dual sport
Congratulations on hitting100k! I’m a few years older than you but i remember riding bikes everywhere before we got drivers licenses. We were a lot healthier then for sure
Heck yeah we were. Those were good days
Dave, Great to see you doing MTB content! I'm with you on hardtail bikes. I grew up with my legs as suspension and full-suspension bikes feel unresponsive to me... I'm about 10 years older and 10 years deeper into the mountain-bike rabbit hole... I've found the 29er wheels roll over rocks and stumps better than the rest... and finding a 29er frame with a short chain stays makes the bike nimble like a smaller bike. As a gearhead... my current bike is all parts I picked and put together. I suspect you'll end up the same way if you stay on the trails.
Ready for more MTB vids! 🤘 Be safe!
Really nice Roscoe! It’s awesome you’re back into mountain biking. It’s so fun. One of the only forms of exercise I’ve found that I could do for hours and don’t want to stop.
Same here!
This is awesome man, another mid 40's here from Oz, been into MTB for majority of my years. Keep up the great content👍👍
Thanks! Cheers
I’m in the same boat , I had a full suspension bike and did not care for it , Sold it so I got a hard tail and it’s been a month of morning rides at 6am my dog and I love it . Amazing channel and content , keep these bike uploads coming . Cheers 🇨🇦
As long as I’m riding I’ll keep posting!! We might have to switch to a ski channel in January…
Congratulations on 100K subscribers! You'll have to show us your plaque from RUclips when you get it. Your camera work is good. You have come a long way with it and your camera style suits you and your channel in my opinion.
I definitely will. Thanks!
Great timing on this video. I just discovered the ozark trail ridge and want to get into it and I hear that's a great option to start that's easily upgradable. Really looking forward to the bike content!
Don’t tell anyone… but I bought an ozark trail too.. video on that soon
@@thedirtheadshed mums the word! Can't wait to see that one! Keep up the killer content. The bikes, the bagged hard body, the lifted stuff! All gold
@@thedirtheadshedlol you must be following Matty’s channel closely 😁
@thedirtheadshed I just went and bought one, can't wait to see you're thoughts. Like I've heard from others the assembly was rough. Valve stems were not fully installed, brake lines not tightened, zero air in the tires. But I'm really impressed so far.
His channel is really good
Wow, worlds collide. Great to see you healthy and happy out on you bikes. Rock on brutha.
Thanks! Finally getting my legs back
Hell yeah. Been out of the bike scene since I basically got a job. Kids are old enough to bike and now I’m getting back into it. Also picked up a hardtail and so far loving it.
That’s awesome. Good times getting the kids on bikes
Cant wait to see your first bike build! Keep the bike vids coming!!
Full build?! That sounds like a lot of parts rounding up
My 29er hardtail has been sitting in the shed for 4 years. I think I need to clean it up and get some miles in. Thanks for the motivation.
It’s a long weekend!
I don't mind seeing bikes on your channel at all! I also got back into mountain biking in the past couple years after a long time away. Variety keeps things interesting.
Right on. I agree. Variety is a good thing
Congrats on 100k subs Dave!
Thanks so much
I've been riding a 2003 haro hardtail that I bought new. Love the feel of a hardtail, but could probably use some upgrades. Being over 20 years old it fits in well with my 20+ year old junk jeep and truck. You're motivating me to get it out and ride. Keep up the videos Dave!
That’s awesome . Definitely peddle it around.
Doesn’t matter how old the bike is. Really nice tires and new chain help, but if the bike fits and works, its good.
I love the channels OldShovel and Berm Peak. I have a 90’s Klein and grew up on a Marin. Should definitely get into a 90’s bike!
… I just sold one to help pay for new bike
Awesome Dave! Great to add bikes! Keep it up man! 🤜🤛🚴♂️
Thanks!
Upgrades for the haro, if you can get a rear coil shock or a shock with a external res. *if the frame has clearance.
Another upgrade would be a better fork with larger stations.
You may also be able to upgrade the fork internals with the new damper and get more control over the fork settings.
Have been following your channel ever since the beginning and love all thing cars, Jeeps, low riders and mountain bikes.
Love the new content and keep up the old content.
So great to see a few offroad RUclipsrs getting back into riding bikes! As you said, they've come such a long ways since we were kids messing around on 20in single speeds. Also fun to see the trail system I ride often. I'm surprised to see you hitting all that rocky gnar on your hardtail! This really makes me want to get a Roscoe...I just got a brand new Slash, and it's so damn good, but something about reconnecting with the trail on a hardtail is really appealing right now...well, you get it. I would highly recommend getting a chest mount for future riding videos, with superview and hyper stabilization enabled on the GoPro. Really makes for an immersive experience. Also, there's a group of rowdy but chill riders who ride those trails every Wednesday evening, so if you're interested in sharing the stoke, look up Mountain Junkie Wednesdays!
Is that the group that leaves from Bottles in millwood?
Cool Dave. I road bikes a lot when I was growing up. But that was in the 60's. No mountain bikes back then. But with less traffic you could ride your bike to the store without getting ran over. I'd like to get back into some biking, but I getting on in years. I do watch the Berm Peak guy a lot, he has interesting videos. I still like bikes, but....
The berm peak videos are great. I would like to try gravel bike trips. Seems like a good way to make miles with less traffic
Love it man, I’m the same grew up ridding Bmx, moved to Bend and got into mountain bikes, also have a hard tail I’ve taking it to mt bachelor a few times I’ll go up and down anything a full suspension bike will I’m just more comfortable on a hard tail. Love your vids
Sounds like good weekends!
Berm Peak is a great MTB channel. Cool dude. I just got back on my Specialized Rockhopper Hardtail 29". $800.00 I think it was. Not too bad.
Nice! Yeah his channel is great
Enjoyed the video, I didn't start riding until I was in my late 50's mostly road bikes but few years back started mountain biking so I could ride with my grandkids.the only problem is when I get on my bike I still think I'm in my twenties and at 68 it really smarts when I hit there ground.There are some good trails up at Priest lake. Enjoy
Yeah. Crashing sucked as a kid.. way worse now!
Interesting addition to the channel. I’ve kinda considered the roscoe myself though still riding and modifying my ‘96 Kona Ti hard tail. Almost have my wife convinced to “let me” get a new one. You’re probably better off selling your haro as-is or keeping it as a spare for friends to ride.
It will likely get sold to fund other bikes. I like vintage stuff and all.. but I don’t want a bike to be a project too
Love those Billy Goat mega Gear for climbing .. nice !!! .. LOL you know your getting older as a rider when just looking at a hardtail makes my knees ache .. lol
They definitely make you work for it more
Love the bike stuff too. I’m the same age and rode my bike everywhere until I got my license. At the start of covid I bought a very old version of my dream bike, a Specialized Roubaix. Lately I’ve been wanting a mountain bike, so good stuff.
Right on. I say get the bike as long as you’ll make the time to ride it
38.. also got back into bikes this year. Love this content.
We appreciate you Dave!!!
Dude!!! Congrats!!! On the 100k!!! The bike content is ok with me!!! I had a full suspension bike in the 70's made by Yamaha!!! You every seen one? They where so heavy!!!✌️
Hahah. Heck yeah for seen the old Yamaha moto bike. Right on
My two favorite things are bikes and 4x4s. There’s awesome biking and wheeling out in Montana. Ride hard Dave!
I want to explore Montana a bunch more
One of the most real guys on you tube right here !!!
Cheers
43 now, did a lot of mountian biking in my tweens and teens then got back into a couple years ago. I got a Roscoe 9 about a year ago and really like it, im looking forward to more bike content.
Right on. I keep wondering if i shoud have gone with the 9. But the 8 is getting it done pretty well
Keep the Bike stuff coming.. I started down the same path last year....bikes everything..... I put 400 plus miles last year and I plan to do the same this year....btw .. I'm 55 and it's never too late .. keep it up
Ride on! It’s fun
Yo! I’m here for the MTB content. Grew up on bike, loved cars since birth, grew up watching y’all, and after getting my first car I stopped riding bikes, but now 25 I’m back into bikes too! Also picked up a Roscoe 8 last week. After a bunch of research I could not find a better deal on a hardtail in the 1200-1800 range that had what I needed/wanted. Had a GT Aggressor that I rode into the ground in 1 year. Lol
Dude, you’re on track! Keep it up
Throw all the two wheel action you want Dave! Love it all and it keeps things fresh.
Glad you dig it. I don’t think it’s worth starting a second channel to do like 5 bike videos a year
First!! Love this channel!!
Winner!
Keep the Bike content coming!!! I’ve always kept my butt in the saddle since I was in my teens! Also keep the automobile content! This is going to be a AWESOME channel!!! 🇺🇸💪🏼
So cool! Glad you’re digging it
I’m all for bike content! Looking forward to more
Sounds like we are going through the same thing. I am doing it to improve my health and drop a few lbs. Just picked up the Giant Trance X and can't stop watching the MTB videos! Enjoy yourself. 😂 👍🏼
It’s something a Lot of us are going through
Love it Dave. Come wheel in Montana. I'll show you some sweet hardtail riding!
I need to spend more time in Montana
@@thedirtheadshed pull up!
I still have my BMX bike from 1984. I drag it out every now and then. Love the bike content!
I can’t ride my bmx very well anymore
You basically described the same experience I had. I'm happy to see I'm not the only one. Grew up on beater bikes. Literally rode the wheels off them. When I was about 14 finally scored a nice bike, then turned 16 and life was all about C10s and small block chevy mods. In my 40s now and back into bikes after 3 knee surgeries. I like the hardtails too. Great to see the bike content from a like minded person.
I hear pedaling is really good for knee recovery
BMX back in 1999+ changed my life Dave, I’ve been wanting to get into mtn bikes too but I can’t justify the funds when I’d rather spend on my cars🙃
That’s totally true. I sold a bunch of stuff around the shop to come up with the $.
Wow, are you me??!! 😂 I'll be 45 in August, back into bikes couple years ago, got an xj for wheeling, a '46 cj2a for Epic road trips!! Was a skateboarder mainly in the 90s, still kick it around in the garage occasionally, but always had a BMX to get from spot to spot to skate. Binge mtb videos to learn what I don't know about these new bikes!
All that to say, I welcome the addition of bikes to your channel!!
Right on. So many of us seem to be living parallel lives
@thedirtheadshed it does!!!
Man…. So grew up riding and racing motocross. Got my drivers license and my first 4x4(samurai) got out of moto for a bit while working 7 days a week as a heavy equipment mechanic. Got back into moto in my 30’s then had kids and got into mountain bike hardcore because it’s less time consuming. Built my own custom hardtail and full suspension bikes. Then got back into 4x4’s again. I swear if we weren’t on opposite sides of the country I’d say we were twins separated at birth.
I got a Roscoe 8 last May (2023, so I paid more than you 😂)to replace my 1996 Nishiki Rigid. Needless to say, HUGE upgrade. I may have been sucked in by specs (4 piston calipers? Yes please! ) I’ve not gotten to ride as much as I’d like, plus I don’t have quite the biking background you do (and I’m 12 years older) so it’s definitely overkill, but I do dig it! I just can’t ride like you. I don’t wanna break a hip! Just lose some weight and gain some lung capacity.
Great content. Keep it up. I’m gonna watch the painting a bike video next. Seems like a great opportunity for the Nishiki!
Just ride when you can . You don’t have to go for the gold
I've got a Roscoe 8. Awesome bike! Ride it much more than my full suspension. Love the bike content.
Dude! Im 44, the mountains were calling me, bought a place in Colorado and bike that cost wayyyy too much money. Having the time of my life 😁
I watch Seth, Alex, Bobo, Brian, Sam, and all the regulars religiously too.
Right on. My next bike video will be an attempt at a real review
@@thedirtheadshed hell man, grab a friend and come on out here and I will host you and show you around some of the trails, can even hit up a park and get in some off the chart gravity.
I honestly think the dropper post is the biggest game changer from when we were kids. Having lower and slacker geometry makes it feel a lot more stable and not so top-heavy. I was going to do a hardtail also, but the terrain in Phoenix is so rocky that it wasn't enjoyable. Bring your bike out to Phoenix and I'll show you some fun stuff!
Dropper post is amazing!
Wanted to love this bike so much. Saved for while, sold another bike, went and got a brand new Trek Roscoe 8 , already cracked the frame by the stem first week. Didnt got hard on it yet. Returned, shopping again.
Staying up till 10:45pm watching bike videos! Like me watching 4x4 and welding videos? It does feel like MTBing and wheeling are the same things just different motors.
Totally! We are all the same
this is awesome. bike mechanic here, though it seems easy to “upgrade” a mtb you already have i recommend saving that towards a new full suspension. you’ll enjoy it a lot more. mtb changes so much so fast.
I agree: the Haro will get very little (or none) thrown at it before getting sold
Dave, 45, Idaho, bikes, 4x4… literally like looking in the mirror. Fun episode for me!!
Right on! So many of us on the same page
We’re here for it! Get into fishing as well, i’ll sit and watch that too 😂
What about skiing… that might have to make the channel in the winter months
Nice review. The best review I watched on Roscoe 8 actually. 😀
Thanks. Seems like a lot of the RUclips channels are all about spec.. yawn