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@jaynasty7 IDK his time (I compared to his video and don't follow him on Strava) but my PR there is 1:09, he's 11 seconds faster and probably has another second if we compare from the very top. So I'm guessing he's at 0:57 seconds. BUT this was only his 2nd time ever on that trail...

@orangeglovesmtb you said it! Even with the ebike if I'm in ECO I'm definitely feeling the legs at the end of the climb

Yeah I think with time the dirt is just getting deeper every season, this time I felt I'm going over the berm so lost the rear getting too aggressive on the brakes

Thanks so much for the sub and the kind words!

Yes, it's slightly before Dusty's on the way there, before Ninja if you're familiar with that one

You should - it's getting better every month!

@@amir_mtb most likely tomorrow!

Thanks. I run Codes on my 3 bikes because I prefer a consistent feel, so it's a more involved process for me to switch. There's also no good way for me to "test drive" them unless I ride another bike - and then the entire feeling is different.

@dorlaor it's my fast time on an e-bike (would've shaved more w/o the mud patch in minute 1), but not my fastest time ever - the Enduro is still faster on this trail. Also, to really shave 10s of seconds I'd have to skip all the jumps they slow everything down (but then Braille becomes Dull, so I never do it)

@@amir_mtb I see you got over the 300 subscribers hurdle. From here to 1M it's an easy ride

@@dorlaor 🤞

Interesting, if I don't have to change the Codes then that's an easier thing for me to test. I'll give it a go!

Didn't mean to bait (and that's not the goal of this channel). I held myself up against those trees, it felt for a short second like if I didn't I would take a very rough fall

Thanks! Yes I wear knee and recently elbow, maybe I should add lightweight shin to the arsenal. But as summer is approaching I try to reduce the stuff I wear

@@amir_mtb I like my G-Form knee pads, they have shin pads built in and they’re pretty lightweight and cool for summer riding…expensive, but nice.

Ha! Love those internet trolls, ever since their training wheels got taken away they gave up on the bike and just troll all day. Sounds familiar? 🤣

@greglovelace7689 post some clips then talk buddy

Haha yes very sure!

When you come and visit I promise to take you here!

Agree it doesn't look like much - but I can tell you if I stayed on the bike there would be a helicopter needed... 😱

@USCgEEk 😂 I was alerting all the squirrels to get out of the way!! ;)

It would be cool to know where in the world this is

@@MTNMAX88it’s a secret

@@152killa oh ok, so the 38% average grade is made up

Have fun! If you want to go fastest some jumps can be skipped, but I think this trail is most fun to hit everything

@@amir_mtb thank you! I’m still new-ish to mtb and this trail has been great for my current skill level. Just recently started hitting everything, including the doubles. Very addicting. Do you do rider coaching?

@@kevk0221 ha yes it is very addicting, nothing like progression! No, I've never done coaching, and wouldn't be the best person to coach - many mistakes are still ingrained in my riding :) But getting a certified coach is a great idea, especially if you're new to the sport - before you pick up bad habits :)

yeah I need to wear my sealed googles to those place (mine have vents around the lens, with enough bugs they'll get in). Beautiful scenery, it was my first time on Amanita

@@amir_mtb Lower Amanita is one of my local faves...short but fun.

haha love it!

Thanks for the kind comment!

Is this out there off empire grade?

@@kevk0221 yes that's the general area. Never done it before I'm only familiar with the main trails

Nice. I just ordered a Heckler SL (first emtb) and plan to venture out a bit more once I get it. Hope to see you out there!

@@kevk0221 that's probably the best light emtb on the market right now, and perfect for UCSC!

I'm using an Insta360 Ace Pro, in 4k 24fps, action mode, "PureView" with image stabilization. All this on a chest mount

I've been asked by the builders not to disclose the name or post on Strava, and I honor that request.

Thanks yes we should!

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Look and you shell find

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Not that I recall - btw this isn't Demo, jfyi

It's the Specialized Kenevo-SL ebike. Great on the descents!

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Thanks! My Strava is private and that's what gives the builders confidence to share the good stuff with me. I try not to expose unsanctioned trails. This one (middle ridge) is sanctioned and on trailforks and IMO one of the best downhills out there