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. 😊
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!
I’m 40 since June 22 2024 , and I bought myself an EVIL faction 2 with about $500 worth of DEITY upgrades.. I’ve always been a skateboard guy, but this journey into dirt jumping / hardtail MTB has been so much fun!! I feel better physically and mentally .. next step is to cut back on the beers before bedtime lol!! 😂 but I’m on my way to a healthier and happier lifestyle ! If I could go back in time, I would have gotten into biking a whole lot more!!
I feel this. Today I turn 41, the year of 40 i have stopped smoking cigarettes, slashed my soda intake, changed how I eat, dropped 46lbs. Started riding in Florida this summer, struggled to get to 8 miles while there, came back to carolina and just hit my first 26 mile ride and feel like I could have done 35 comfortably. I'm in better physical condition now than at any other point in my life, it's crazy
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 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.
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.
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!!!
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.
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!
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.
I have roscoe 8 and use it to ride local trails, only reason why i choosed it over x-caliber is that it rides much better over obsticales, downhill, big holes in ground etc, more like a tank, so its maybe not fastest, but overall comfy ride for 50km+
Very true. I got a Giant Fathom last year - hardtail similar to Roscoe - and I've been riding bike parks and local trails a lot. The limiting factor is me, I gotta learn to be a much better rider to fully take advantage of what this bike can do.
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.
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!
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!
Awesome video Dave. Most of my hobbies include dirt. Trail riding, RallyCross, mountain biking, and hiking. Thank you for sharing and congrats on 100k!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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 🇨🇦
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
Bro I’m doing the same thing. Mid 30s and getting back into mountain biking. Grew up on them, loved them. And want that back. I actually found your channel doing the same “RUclips obsession” like you’re talking about. Keep it up, you’ve gained a subscriber
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!
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
Your so right Dave our generation did pretty much all the same stuff . I'm 47 I still ride mtbs and dj's . You gotta try out the commencal mtbs there geometry and ride quality is crazy . I'm also building a 86 mazda b2000 with a mx5 1.8l turbo swap . Can't wait to get it going its going to be my son and i's bike hauler .
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
Also a former BMX'er that wasn't good at it but did it anyway, still have my 93 GT Vertigo. Wanted to get back to BMX in 2021 so I picked up a Sunday Forecaster but im 44 and beer fat so, needed to get in shape to even think about riding BMX again. So I picked up a Trek Marlin 5 gen 2 to see if I'd stick with it and it been great. Did a few upgrades with some Microshift Advent X parts, an air shock and its a blast. All in all, should have just bought the Roscoe instead! Have fun! Love both the mini truck and now MTB content!
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.
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
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.
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.
I think we’re close in age, I believe we grew up in the golden age of bikes. The technology and design jumped during our prime riding youth and hooked us forever…IMO. I just got back into bikes and my kids are getting old enough that we can enjoy it together. I was stoked to see you put out a bike video! They’re a great way to take a break from Jeeps and trucks. More bike vids get my vote!
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.
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
Good stuff! I also am getting back into mountain biking in my 40's and just picked up a new trek roscoe. It was a much needed upgrade from my 15 year old trek!
I have one on hold right now, well the olive black color scheme. I haven't ridden in over a decade, ready to get healthy again. I appreciate your review, looks like a good trail bike!
Keep the mtn bike action coming. I'm an old BMX and 26" mtn biker. I kept going when I was active duty in So-Cal. Even raced out there in the 909. I still hae a bike but its a death trap with mechanical brakes. Still the old style 26" wheels. Its funny my research led me to the Roscoe 8 also. Hadn't pooled up enough money for one, but good to see someone else agreed with my research.
Stoked to see more bikes! I've been riding bikes and working in the bike industry my whole life, it's cool to see more crossover with the off-road world. Not sure how far you want to take the Haro upgrades, but I can't suggest ditching the + tires for a set of on the wide side but regular (2.6-2.5) tires enough. The whole "+ size" tire thing died pretty quickly for a reason, it was and still is a marketing gimmick. The outside diameter difference is negligible when running appropriate pressures, but on the trails you're riding it will work way better. Kinda like the old tall and narrow vs super wide truck tire debate, but the biggest factor on an MTB is the undamped tire volume, it makes a bike feel sluggish and unresponsive.
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....
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
Get a chest mount, set to wide angle. That’ll help bring the front wheel and bars into the frame and provide better context for how you’re traversing the trail. Great vid!!
Fellow 80's child, like you I'm also into off roading, fabricating my own stuff and hoping to build a bagged estate car one day. Also like you I'm big in mountain biking and am lucky enough that my other half enjoys it too. An upgrade i would highly recommend is fitting an oval chainring. These massively transforms how the bike pedals making it easier to climb and you're able to pedal further for longer. Absolute black is the brand I would recommend because they have the science sorted out plus it's cnc'd and comes in lots of cool colours. Keep up the good work. I really enjoy your channel.
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.
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
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!
Randomly came across your video and was pleasantly surprised to see what looks like Spokane…I grew up riding bikes on Beacan Hill and climbing cliffs lower down.
I’m digging the bike content! I have both full suspension and hardtail bikes, and I ride the hardtail far more. I also build my bikes instead of buy them. I think doing a hand built wheel set with decent hubs is a great place to start for some upgrades.
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
I relate so much to this at nearly 58, have an FZJ80 landcruiser for towing my off road caravan and camping etc, used to mountain bike a lot from 2005 on my Specialized Stumpjumper FSR which was such a great (but expensive) bike for many years until I gave up on riding and sold everything......then last year had a heart attack which I survived really well due to all the cardio from mountain biking, was told I shouldn't have stopped so took it up and fell in love with it all over again, yep you guessed it....on a Trek Roscoe 7 that looks identical to yours, it out rides my old Stumpjumper in nearly every way, 29x2.6 tyres, 1x12 drive train, boost through axles, dropper post etc just are all game changers....it's so much fun and can be ridden all day over everything ❤
I'm 47 and just got back into MTB also. I've been riding a 20" BMX bike for the past few years but my 9-year-old wanted to switch to a mountain bike after he outgrew his BMX. I too was able to pick up the Roscoe 8 last week for $1500. I love the Roscoe, it so much better than my last mountain bike (2010 Trek Cobia). Keep up the MTB content, 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!!!✌️
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.
I totally support this bicycle direction. 8 Years ago I moved to the Pacific Northwest, I immediately bought a full suspension trail bike. However, I recently did the same thing as you, I downgraded to a hard tail with a nice fork. It really just suits my riding style better. This is also a great time to buy bikes as far as prices are concerned. You also live in a great area to showcase your riding skills. I look forward to seeing more.
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!
love the 4x4 stuff, own an old landrover, i'm 53 and i've been riding mtb for about 20 years for the last 3 years i ride exclusively hardtail, nukeproof scout, poor old full suss is languishing in my garage.
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!
Popped up in my feed due to algorithms apparently working and glad to see you on a bike in addition to some Roadkill Garage and Faster with Newburn/Cotton! Your seat appears to be too low or you left your dropper down (if that is a dropper) while climbing - look up saddle positioning but in short your knees are still way to bent at the bottom of the stroke. Knees should not be able to lock out straight but should get pretty straight. Couldn't tell drive angle but after you get the saddle height where it should be, the fore/aft adjustment may be needed to really dial in an efficient stroke that doesn't give you repetitive motion knee issues.
This bike has dropper problems. Water bottle cage gets in the way so you only get line 100mm post. It’s a small window . Currently doesn’t go low OR high enough
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!!
I’m actively looking into a new bike after being out of the game for years… so many options to choose from! I for one am all about mixing up the content. Would be sick to see a 4x4/mountain bike video all in one.
Nice to see the bike content as well as all the car tech. I also cycle, wheel, and have street cars. My other car and 4x4 buddies don't get it, I think cycling is only for hippies! Cycling is an awesome way for me to keep from packing on the pounds in my 40s.
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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’m 40 since June 22 2024 , and I bought myself an EVIL faction 2 with about $500 worth of DEITY upgrades.. I’ve always been a skateboard guy, but this journey into dirt jumping / hardtail MTB has been so much fun!! I feel better physically and mentally .. next step is to cut back on the beers before bedtime lol!! 😂 but I’m on my way to a healthier and happier lifestyle ! If I could go back in time, I would have gotten into biking a whole lot more!!
I feel this. Today I turn 41, the year of 40 i have stopped smoking cigarettes, slashed my soda intake, changed how I eat, dropped 46lbs. Started riding in Florida this summer, struggled to get to 8 miles while there, came back to carolina and just hit my first 26 mile ride and feel like I could have done 35 comfortably.
I'm in better physical condition now than at any other point in my life, it's crazy
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 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.
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
Hell yeah! Pedal power! just went on a 30 mile ride yesterday
Right on! Getting after it
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!!!
Awesome addition to your content. Alot of what you said is very similar to my riding/ offroading journey. Can't wait for more.
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!
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 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
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
I have roscoe 8 and use it to ride local trails, only reason why i choosed it over x-caliber is that it rides much better over obsticales, downhill, big holes in ground etc, more like a tank, so its maybe not fastest, but overall comfy ride for 50km+
Very true. I got a Giant Fathom last year - hardtail similar to Roscoe - and I've been riding bike parks and local trails a lot. The limiting factor is me, I gotta learn to be a much better rider to fully take advantage of what this bike can do.
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
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
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 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.
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
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
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
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.
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
Really enjoying the mountain bike content! I've always followed your channel for the offroad content, but I also ride! Hardtail for life!
Right on, thanks for the support
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
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
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…
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
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
Bro I’m doing the same thing. Mid 30s and getting back into mountain biking. Grew up on them, loved them. And want that back. I actually found your channel doing the same “RUclips obsession” like you’re talking about. Keep it up, you’ve gained a subscriber
That’s awesome. Enjoy the ride
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
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
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
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
After listening to your intro music, it’s way more mountain bike truck actually. I like it. Thanks
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
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!
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
Your so right Dave our generation did pretty much all the same stuff . I'm 47 I still ride mtbs and dj's . You gotta try out the commencal mtbs there geometry and ride quality is crazy . I'm also building a 86 mazda b2000 with a mx5 1.8l turbo swap . Can't wait to get it going its going to be my son and i's bike hauler .
You’ve got all the cool stuff
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
Also a former BMX'er that wasn't good at it but did it anyway, still have my 93 GT Vertigo. Wanted to get back to BMX in 2021 so I picked up a Sunday Forecaster but im 44 and beer fat so, needed to get in shape to even think about riding BMX again. So I picked up a Trek Marlin 5 gen 2 to see if I'd stick with it and it been great. Did a few upgrades with some Microshift Advent X parts, an air shock and its a blast. All in all, should have just bought the Roscoe instead!
Have fun! Love both the mini truck and now MTB content!
Right on! I keep looking at the marlins as well. I’m about to sell the Haro full suspension and looking at options
Love it! I'm 68 and still riding, although now it's on paved trails with my tadpole trike. No electric assist!
I've got a Roscoe 8. Awesome bike! Ride it much more than my full suspension. Love the bike content.
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
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
I have been fighting audio issues myself. Gave me a chuckle. Congratulations on 100k!
It’s a struggle
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!
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.
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 think we’re close in age, I believe we grew up in the golden age of bikes. The technology and design jumped during our prime riding youth and hooked us forever…IMO. I just got back into bikes and my kids are getting old enough that we can enjoy it together. I was stoked to see you put out a bike video! They’re a great way to take a break from Jeeps and trucks. More bike vids get my vote!
Sounds like you’re living right!
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!
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
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!
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
Good stuff! I also am getting back into mountain biking in my 40's and just picked up a new trek roscoe. It was a much needed upgrade from my 15 year old trek!
That’s awesome. Hope the cooler weather makes for some fun rides
I have one on hold right now, well the olive black color scheme. I haven't ridden in over a decade, ready to get healthy again. I appreciate your review, looks like a good trail bike!
Thanks for adding more crazy stuff, Dave. Have a great holiday weekend, brother.
You too! Thanks for watching
Keep the mtn bike action coming. I'm an old BMX and 26" mtn biker. I kept going when I was active duty in So-Cal. Even raced out there in the 909. I still hae a bike but its a death trap with mechanical brakes. Still the old style 26" wheels.
Its funny my research led me to the Roscoe 8 also. Hadn't pooled up enough money for one, but good to see someone else agreed with my research.
They seem like a good bang for the buck at 1599
Stoked to see more bikes! I've been riding bikes and working in the bike industry my whole life, it's cool to see more crossover with the off-road world.
Not sure how far you want to take the Haro upgrades, but I can't suggest ditching the + tires for a set of on the wide side but regular (2.6-2.5) tires enough. The whole "+ size" tire thing died pretty quickly for a reason, it was and still is a marketing gimmick. The outside diameter difference is negligible when running appropriate pressures, but on the trails you're riding it will work way better. Kinda like the old tall and narrow vs super wide truck tire debate, but the biggest factor on an MTB is the undamped tire volume, it makes a bike feel sluggish and unresponsive.
They definitely roll slow and suck some energy
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
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
Get a chest mount, set to wide angle. That’ll help bring the front wheel and bars into the frame and provide better context for how you’re traversing the trail. Great vid!!
I need to do that. Those videos look much better
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
Wow, worlds collide. Great to see you healthy and happy out on you bikes. Rock on brutha.
Thanks! Finally getting my legs back
I just bought a Roscoe 8 and I can’t believe how great it is. We used to ride hardtails on every type of trails in the 90s.
Yep! It’s a really comfortable/fast bike
Fellow 80's child, like you I'm also into off roading, fabricating my own stuff and hoping to build a bagged estate car one day.
Also like you I'm big in mountain biking and am lucky enough that my other half enjoys it too. An upgrade i would highly recommend is fitting an oval chainring. These massively transforms how the bike pedals making it easier to climb and you're able to pedal further for longer. Absolute black is the brand I would recommend because they have the science sorted out plus it's cnc'd and comes in lots of cool colours.
Keep up the good work. I really enjoy your channel.
I’ll look into that. I remember back in the 90s when they were a big deal too
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
Love this addition to the channel! Hope you come to North Carolina sometime and we can have a group ride.
I love that state
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
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
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!
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
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
Randomly came across your video and was pleasantly surprised to see what looks like Spokane…I grew up riding bikes on Beacan Hill and climbing cliffs lower down.
Nice! The trails up there are great
I’m digging the bike content! I have both full suspension and hardtail bikes, and I ride the hardtail far more. I also build my bikes instead of buy them. I think doing a hand built wheel set with decent hubs is a great place to start for some upgrades.
Yeah. Lacing up wheels can be a pain
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
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!
That Trek frame is absolutely beautiful! Incredible bike!😅
Waaaay out of anything I could afford...😌
Greetings from Croatia from Kris 😎
It is really nice!! Greetings from the United States of America
I relate so much to this at nearly 58, have an FZJ80 landcruiser for towing my off road caravan and camping etc, used to mountain bike a lot from 2005 on my Specialized Stumpjumper FSR which was such a great (but expensive) bike for many years until I gave up on riding and sold everything......then last year had a heart attack which I survived really well due to all the cardio from mountain biking, was told I shouldn't have stopped so took it up and fell in love with it all over again, yep you guessed it....on a Trek Roscoe 7 that looks identical to yours, it out rides my old Stumpjumper in nearly every way, 29x2.6 tyres, 1x12 drive train, boost through axles, dropper post etc just are all game changers....it's so much fun and can be ridden all day over everything ❤
They are great little machines! And still really affordable
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
One of the most real guys on you tube right here !!!
Cheers
I'm 47 and just got back into MTB also. I've been riding a 20" BMX bike for the past few years but my 9-year-old wanted to switch to a mountain bike after he outgrew his BMX. I too was able to pick up the Roscoe 8 last week for $1500. I love the Roscoe, it so much better than my last mountain bike (2010 Trek Cobia). Keep up the MTB content, Dave!
The are great bang for the buck!! Cheers
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
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
I totally support this bicycle direction. 8 Years ago I moved to the Pacific Northwest, I immediately bought a full suspension trail bike. However, I recently did the same thing as you, I downgraded to a hard tail with a nice fork. It really just suits my riding style better. This is also a great time to buy bikes as far as prices are concerned. You also live in a great area to showcase your riding skills. I look forward to seeing more.
That’s one of the best things. Mountain biking is actually convenient here. Doesn’t have to be an all day affair
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
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
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!
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
Congrats on 100k subs Dave!
Thanks so much
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
love the 4x4 stuff, own an old landrover, i'm 53 and i've been riding mtb for about 20 years for the last 3 years i ride exclusively hardtail, nukeproof scout, poor old full suss is languishing in my garage.
Sounds like you’re having fun!
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
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?
I just bought a new bike recently too (full squish carbon mtb)! and now I want a resto modded 90s steel mtb and a higher end modern hardtail
Same same same
Popped up in my feed due to algorithms apparently working and glad to see you on a bike in addition to some Roadkill Garage and Faster with Newburn/Cotton!
Your seat appears to be too low or you left your dropper down (if that is a dropper) while climbing - look up saddle positioning but in short your knees are still way to bent at the bottom of the stroke. Knees should not be able to lock out straight but should get pretty straight. Couldn't tell drive angle but after you get the saddle height where it should be, the fore/aft adjustment may be needed to really dial in an efficient stroke that doesn't give you repetitive motion knee issues.
This bike has dropper problems. Water bottle cage gets in the way so you only get line 100mm post. It’s a small window . Currently doesn’t go low OR high enough
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!!!
Heck yeah, hard tail for life! I’m 49 and trying to get a routine going again riding.
Making time is the hardest
Thanks for sharing! This is definitely a bike I was thinking of getting. Looks like a load of fun
That Roscoe has been great
I’m actively looking into a new bike after being out of the game for years… so many options to choose from! I for one am all about mixing up the content. Would be sick to see a 4x4/mountain bike video all in one.
I will work on that!
Nice to see the bike content as well as all the car tech. I also cycle, wheel, and have street cars. My other car and 4x4 buddies don't get it, I think cycling is only for hippies! Cycling is an awesome way for me to keep from packing on the pounds in my 40s.
The bikes don’t get the views, but it’s fun to mix them in
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