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Cowichan MTB
Canada
Registrace 6. 01. 2007
Sharing my love of mountain biking and Vancouver Island through videos. I also highlight mtb related products with unboxing and reviews.
I Can't Believe This Trail Exists / Riding Creeper, Nanaimo
I can't believe this trail exists. It's called Creeper located in Nanaimo's trail network known as The Abyss. It's one of the coolest trails I have ever been on. What an amazing trail build. The rock work is like nothing else. The tunnel is pretty cool to ride through.
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Beginner Bike Trails In Chemainus
zhlédnutí 101Před dnem
A quick lap of the trails at the Fuller Lake Arena. They are perfect for beginners learning to mountain bike.
Hitting The Trails: Hammerfest Mountain Biking At Englishman River Falls
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Camping and mountain biking . Two of my favorite things to do. The trails at HammerFest are great. It' is so convenient having trails right across the street. Check out the page for the Arrowsmith Cylcing Club : arrowsmithcyclingclub.com
My Happy Place / Finally 1000 Subs
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I finally hit the 1000 subscriber mark. I have some work to do get the 4000 watch hours required.
Insta 360 Ace Pro Vertical Mount
zhlédnutí 267Před měsícem
The @insta360 ace pro vertical mount is a great option for making CZcams shorts and other vertical format videos.
Checking Out Lake Cowichan MTB Trails
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The Cowichan Lake Trail Blazers invited me for a ride to check out their trails. I had a blast checking them out. The area has huge potential. Check them out cowichanlaketrailblazers.com/
Exploring The Insane Trails Of Mt. Richards
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Exploring The Insane Trails Of Mt. Richards
Testing Insta 360 Ace Pro GPS Overlays
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Testing Insta 360 Ace Pro GPS Overlays
Maple Mountain Lap / 2024 BCBR Preview
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Maple Mountain Lap / 2024 BCBR Preview
Checking Out Tzouhalem's Newest Skinny
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Checking Out Tzouhalem's Newest Skinny
The Ultimate Action Camera Setup For Mountain Biking
zhlédnutí 207Před 6 měsíci
The Ultimate Action Camera Setup For Mountain Biking
Brass Monkey Trail Preview / Ladysmith B.C
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Brass Monkey Trail Preview / Ladysmith B.C
Ace Pro vs. GoPro / Side By Side Comparison
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Ace Pro vs. GoPro / Side By Side Comparison
First Test Of The Insta 360 Ace Pro / Mountain Biking
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First Test Of The Insta 360 Ace Pro / Mountain Biking
Action Cam Unboxing & Overview: New Camera Day
zhlédnutí 80Před 8 měsíci
Action Cam Unboxing & Overview: New Camera Day
Custom Fork Decals From Slik Graphics
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Custom Fork Decals From Slik Graphics
Squidworx Flat Pedals / Torture Test !!!!
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Squidworx Flat Pedals / Torture Test !!!!
New RRP ProGuard Rear Fender Complete Install Video
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New RRP ProGuard Rear Fender Complete Install Video
How To Upgrade A DT Swiss Rear Hub To A 54 Tooth
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How To Upgrade A DT Swiss Rear Hub To A 54 Tooth
2023 Rocky Mountain Instinct C70 Review
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2023 Rocky Mountain Instinct C70 Review
This trail has been only list for a while now. I wish I was closer
The hand got me 😂
so .. did you jump across by bike?
Of course. I had some camera issues so the footage was garbage
Nanaimo is an abyss, surrounding area is nice though.
Little tip next time leave the old numbers on it to line the template up then install the lower fox sticker then take old numbers off and install new numbers makes it much easier
Thought you were going to drop in
I triple checked my camera mount before that one!
How deep?
Not sure
I got to ride this bike as a rental at my job in the xs and oh boy was this so much better than growler jr rocky mountain I rode for soo long. Nice bike.
Come back in another couple years and it will be longer with more crazy terrain. Also if you never tried it you should try TYCA next time. It's like a mini creeper and starts closer to the road. Best ridden North to South.
That’s great to hear. It’s such a unique area. Thanks for the recommendation
I enjoyed this trail on my Hardtail, with tubes not tubeless, I can ride to it from my house at Westwood. Super fun trail, I bet its even more fun with a softer bike. Somehow I didnt pedal strike on this one though. Crazy how your camara makes the intro rock roll look so tiny compared to what it actually is, must be a lens thing because that roll is alot bigger than what it showed.
Classic action camera effect. Everything looks pretty tame. They never show the steepness
I love that you are breaking out from the usual places. There's so many places to ride that we don't see on videos. Can you do a video at Cobble Hill next?
I will do one for sure. Any recommendations for trails?
@@CowichanMTB Buck and Snake. Apparently the harder trails are named after more dangerous animals and the easier trails are named after less dangerous animals. Squirrel and turtle are the easiest ones
Creeper was built by a local mountain biker Allan James! It’s such a gorgeous, and technical trail! So many amazing trails in that area!
Definitely a unique area. Allan did an amazing job
Definitely one of the hardest trails I've ever ridden. Even with an e-bike :-) It's also the most awesome trail I've ever ridden, even though I fell once (rock fell away when I put my foot down), endo'd once, and the boa on my shoe got ripped off by a rock. It was a good day :-) czcams.com/video/wKeXilyIQwc/video.html
I would love to ride that area on an eBike
I'm so glad you tried out those trails and couldn't agree more that they should be sanctioned as easy trails. Its a perfect spot for kids to learn. Its even a good place for us 'adult kids' to hone some skills, I ride there with my gravel bike. That area has the potential for more with the arena and parking there. Win-win.
Would that fit on a Trek Marlin 5 .
It depends on the fork
Ace pro looks amazing
is this in town off arnet?
Yes it is
I love phloem so much its one of my favorite trails on maple mountain
A Cowichan classic for sure
Agreed! Is this on the island?
Yes. Phloem on Maple Mountain
Cool do you make vids in Cumberland or Lapland?
I have done a couple in Cumby but only for last years bc bike race
I love those trails (milky way/ big dipper). I just rode them on the weekend with my grandkids. I could barely keep up with them, that really peeved me off - lol. 😊. HF trails are great. Lots of good memories there. Thx for sharing 😊
I know a lot of people that camp there then just zip down to Rathtrevor for a shower 👍
That would work
Looks like an ebike you are riding. Makes the brutal climb look easy! Only issue with Hammerfest, there's no decent climb up to the trails. The road is just a gravel pit, used by 4x4s and dirt bikers, and its completely unrideable, except for maybe your ebike. There's only really one good place to ride with kids, near the parking area for Englishman River campsite. The rest of it they will just complain about the hills. Upper trails above the road are gnar. Those are the real goods. Jughead rocks.
As I mentioned in the video there is a climb trail called barefoot. It was amazing. Also I am not riding an eBike.
The new “ish” climb trail Barefoot is awesome!
@@jenniferC7317sure is
To address your map concerns, Hammerfest just got sanctioned this year with Mosaic, and the first signs and kiosk are going in this fall! Can't help you with the showers though lol Thanks for crediting the Arrowsmith Cycling Club, they have put a lot of work into the trail system over the last 30+ years.
I figured it was in the works as the Milky Way area is great. They have done great work and I look forward to see what the future brings
@@CowichanMTB Ya, the Milky way area is in the park boundary and not on Mosaic land, hence the signage.
@@bubbysbikes thanks for the info!
Congrats
Thanks
I have the same sram gx 1x10 shifter and the barrel adjuster got turned to far one way yesterday, nowit won't move at all and can't shift to the 3 lowest gears. How do I get it to turn?
Woot! Congrats Trevor!
Awesome congrats! Good to see Maple isn’t totally blown out after the BCBR this year. The upper part was pretty bad during the race
For the most part it holds up pretty good. It’s amazing in the spring and fall. Good reason to come back!
Congrats on the milestone!
Thanks!
dee-kal
Nope
Is it worth it?
I think so. I do a bunch of technical climbing. Much improved for half cranks to get over obstacles
Sorry, but that is not to be consideres a hub upgrade but more of a maintenance to the ratchets. The hub itself never left the interior of the cassette. You should have, in my oppinion, taken out the hub, and then show all the parts of the hub, and then show which parts needed replacement. Then, assemble it part by part. I think that if anyone tries to do the same as you show, they will end up taking it to a bike shop for service… sorry 🤷🏻♂️
@@ejb82did you watch the full length video? It is 100% an upgrade. More engagement. It was installed as directed. Why don’t you make a video that shows the proper way so I can learn.
@@CowichanMTB oh man. Well, what I need to do now it to apologize. I only saw the short version and now I saw that tou have the full video also. I stand corrected, and it seems an actual upgrade on the hub. The explanation is complete. Once again sorry, and don’t read my first comment as a “keyboard warrior” thing. Started to follow your channel, as of interest and as a friendly gesture 🙂
Hey man! I have DT swiss 370 hybrid. Can I upgrade it to make it louder too?
Love the look of this trail, where is it? If you don't mind me asking?
It’s called Phloem. It’s on Maple Mountain on Vancouver Island
@@CowichanMTB Cool, thanks! I live in the valley but haven't explored Maple Mountain yet. Nice vids!
@@bunderfost0 thanks! Feel free to reach out if you have questions or if you want to go for a ride.
Does it work either way the rock shock Judy fork?
The zip tie version will for sure. Not sure if the Judy has threaded holes for the bolt on.
Thanks for sharing your work on this. Very helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
think youre supposed to use the clear protection on the other opposite side as the black double sided tape, zip ties are going to scratch your frame on the outside
Frame is ride wrapped
I explain in the full length video. Hard to get all the info in a 60 second short
That looks fun! but why are all of the videos on this sound of biking?
the tiny hand cracked me up 🙂 but I appreciate the info since I'm looking at buying this bike right now
Thx bruadha! Appreciate the info, now u just need to invest in a mic...🤣
I have a DJI mic now
Nice video Trevor - looks steep. Well done.
Steep and loose
I enjoyed my ride there too. Very raw, kinda charming if you’re feeling stale with endless flow and dirt capped routes. I’ll be back for a group ride!
Thanks for the video. Gonna go check that zone out.
Let me know what you think
Signed up for 2025 after doing the race in the Okanagan in 2022. Cant wait to experience some island flow!!
That’s awesome. It’s a great event
Wow
Thanks for coming out It was sick riding with you
I look forward to checking out more trails there
Did you find you had an issue with it being hotter than the Dakine since it was sitting directly on your back?
It is a bit warmer. The dakine has great ventilation. I feel the uswe provides more protection and is more comfortable
The dog make the drop 😂
And makes it look so easy
Beautiful shot, love it
Thanks!
what type of Fox 36 fork do you have?
It’s a 2023 performance elite
Same as I saw the Deore groupset lol. Feww. Swapping a RS 160 Yari on it. Great bike , 500usd used , 2022, come on. I was riding on 60mm Rockshox Quadra its 1995. Its amazing now.. appreciating the geo lol
Yes. Bikes have sure changed since the 90’s
Beware of the teaser enrollment cost. It will go up substantially. I just came across their email that I had been "upgraded" for only an additional $10 with a total cost of nearly $160/yr. They didn't bother to ask if I agreed to the new subscription fee. GoPro, go ahead and keep it. You got me for this year but you are forever cancelled going forward. You are as bad as Adobe.
A bummer that you have to edit this footage on the phone. I'm confused, why does the info come from the Garmin app? Is that because you aren't using the Insta GPS module? If you use the Insta module instead of Garmin, can you use the desktop app from Insta to edit it?
+@RamblinManMoto I haven’t really looked into the insta360 gps. It was pretty easy to link my garmin connect app to the insta360 app.