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Go pro fell off my mount before I hit the black tech and the jump lines… also first bike park day of the year and first ride on this bike I’m not gonna go crazy.

Was very annoyed that day lol. Has been remedied . Thanks!!

Hey there, you will probably be just fine! Put the tires up close to the PSI max. not all the way, stay around 5 psi below the max, and just ride smart and with caution. Have fun with it!!

@@jdmtbcolorado yeah I actually found the weight limit and I believe it’s 350 pounds

Sorry , just now seeing this. This trailhead is awesome, I drove 1 hour from home to get here but I'd say its definetly worth driving 2 hours. A great trail system with tech, and flow, and so easy to make it a full day of riding here. Super fun. Cucouy De Los Ceilos is my favorite

Man I felt so stupid 😂

Thanks man! Getting in a nice mtb ride is so good for the soul . And I really appreciate the kind words!

Sweet man!! You’ll enjoy it!! Great bike to learn on but also a fun ripper!

Super excited to try these for park season. Almost went with smith squad chromapop but I’m a fan of the huge lens coverage and outriggers

@@jdmtbcolorado i havent heard of them!! yeah super wife FOV its awesome!!

I’m only focused on looking ahead and keeping my feet on the pedals 😂😅

I’ve tried lol . Was a lot more doable back when 26ers and short wheelbases were in

Thanks! I tried to make it realistic. Somebody who only wants to spend 300-500$ to get into the sport is probably looking to get themselves on trails like these ones. I’ve definitely pushed this bike harder but wanted to show what is sustainable on this one

Being from western Colorado this is the type of terrain I had to learn how to mtb on lol

Exactly!! It’s just about getting something good quality. I ride my 130mm trail bike all summer at downhill parks so I’m used to a bit of Underbiking. I love feeling the trail!

I had decided that if I crash I crash but I survived lol

I have definitely hit some stuff a bit more technical on this bike, however I thought it would be better to show some terrain like this as I figure people finding this video are looking to just get into the sport brand new. And yeah tires can make the world of difference

Yes love to hear it!

I hope your channel will grow bigger so you can come to experience tropical rainforest trail

Thanks for watching! Definitely will be doing a new fork next

Yep, waiting on new tires for the Rifty. So the cheap hardtail will have to do lol . Underbiking at its finest

Yes always gotta have some stickers on there

Omg bro I’d be pissed

Thank you! Yes I was alright. Just a few scars from getting scraped up and a concussion, definitely saved by the full face helmet 👍

Bro, that bike said mom look no brakes😂

I will definitely look into those

Yes man go get it! I walked a few technical climbs because I’m just not there yet but there’s plenty of fun on that trail. Definitely challenging but a great ride

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@@jdmtbcolorado was that supose to be like great or were you going to do something dope than changed your mind.. Or was that really all there is...

don’t see you doing any biking on your channel dawg

@@mikeprince7802man you dumb

Okay will do. More and more reps on this ramp and it’s helping me be more comfortable instead of just freezing up in air

Thank you! Will do!

Awesome thank you! Yeah I’m going a little nose heavy and sometimes it sketched me out lol

Sweet man! For a budget hardtail it’s pretty nice! Helped me get addicted to mtb lol

I agree I do think I want to do new brakes. That’ll probably be my next upgrade. But as far as the fork. Man idc , you can under bike, you can over bike, you can ride trails on a rigid frame and you can ride trails on an enduro. I’ve ridden this bike on plenty of tech at some decent speeds. I probably won’t get a new fork, I only use this bike 1/10 times I go ride .

@@jdmtbcolorado I’d much rather ride a rigid fork than a cheap suntour on the trails. They’re not that safe - when then fail, they do so unpredictably.

@@rasmusvedelI’m hitting greens and blues with 300ft of elevation change or less on this bike, I’m gonna be fine

Depends on what surface or trails your riding!

@@jdmtbcolorado aw yeah

@@floreschris5574 gravels are pretty versatile . I’ve seen some guys ride them pretty hard on mtb trails lol

Awesome I will look into thank you! Is it budget friendly?

Quite decent in the 10 speed variant. All you need is the shifter, derailleur and cassette, though you should consider a crank with only 1 chainring. I don't think cues is made for 3x. Should work with any chain.

Yes I still use it! Works amazing for me!

Well especially with a crash I had in the summer I typically think of mountain biking being more dangerous but while I’m on my board I definitely can see possibilities for major injuries 😅

@jdmtbcolorado Oh, NOOOO!!! Sooooo, you must've had a very similar regiment to mine... MTB AAALL Summer to keep the legs - up, and the rest of the body - lean... so you would be tip-top for the 1st snow - to the last, every year and because if not, it's just too hard to bomb the hill all day without stopping and your only rest being on the lift to the top. Huh? I mean, we HAD to! It was always SO far a drive to the lifts to waste a single minute "resting"... right? Yeah, that was my deal... did it for about 8 or 10 seasons in a row. I didn't do any downhill MTB, perse, but mostly flat-land and climbs... gnarly ass climbs. I loved it! Then, one really sheisty day, hit about a 40' tabletop, overshot the landing, got off balance in the air and landed lock-legged. Hindsight... I should've just allowed the crash to happen but it just catches you off guard after so many successes and that's - that. Then, if that wasn't devastating enough, I got bad advice from some a-hole doctor who told me my injuries were irreparable. It wasn't until a pretty substantial re-re-re-re-re-injury that I visited a new doc, about another 10-years down the road, that I was told I should've had my surgery 10-years prior. ...SMH. I'm a grown man. Work hard AF. Heavy metal headbanger. You might confuse me for an evil biker guy.... I could've almost cried that day. Take care of those knees, friend. If it sounds like I might be right about you and I can offer any advice without tryna seem like a jerk, know-it-all, or something... at some point, I found that mountain HIKING was better training... like, straight-up climbing, damn near. You just don't really get the reward-blast of a high-speed decent, on foot. However, for me, I've found the descent hike is as important. Anyhow, glad to see guys enjoying the best & funnest sport ever created still! Bomb some hills for me, dude!

Yes man will do!! Taking things as safe as possible too!

Thank you! Best wishes for 2024!🎉

Thanks man I’m trying to get myself out there!

It’s awesome man I love Utah

@@jdmtbcolorado I am going ot move back to Northern Utah (Cache Valley). Maine is AWESOME, but Utah / Idaho has the heart.

Thanks man!

Thanks!

Yes! Love seeing how view changes in the summer vs the winter

Lol hope that makes you feel better boy

@@jdmtbcolorado it did