Finally a real hard tail rider. Been watching mtb videos of people downhilling hardtail an they all wear the pro gear but have there saddle about 10 f***ing feet high an move like molasses. Personally I have always preferred hardtail an have been riding at a higher level for 15 years or so.
i'm downhilling too on a hardtail...and trust me there's nothing you cant do...something that a full suspension bike does,a hardtail can do it too you just need abillities....it needs some skills i mean DOWNHILL needs skills its not like footbal basketball and this kind of sports.....dont think because you have a HT you cant go for some serius downhill.....if you have a good HT it it possible full susp. bikes just doesnt have to many wobbles....i my opinion i dont care HT is what i need...i can go anywhere i can petal and i can downhill...RESPECT your bike people :)
Mona Liza-Official After spending some serious money for a full suspension bike, now i regret it. Yeah, its a cool feeling to ride a squishy bike.... but its not worth the maintenance and potential damage you can do to the linkage system or shock. I also dont like to get my rear end kicked out high while taking off or dropping because of the shock... with a HT you can expect the exact same feel every time as the back wheel leaves the takeoff.
Sweet ride mate, I just bought a moutain bike and it's a hard tail so stated watching youtube and started thinking I should have bought a duely but you have shown me the light.!! GREAT VID..!!
Thanks dude for this video , i was wondering if a hard tail can do the same that a doble susp or a donwhill...cuz i dint have money to buy one of these... Sorry for my english i am from Guatemala
I recently went from a 80mm hardtail to a 140mm FS and I can tell you this: The front suspension matters ALOT. The rear, maybe not as much as I think good body english and proper handling skills can compensate for lack of rear travel (as this video demostrates). Big tires, stiff wheels, solid brakes and slack headtube are the real keys to riding fast downhill.
Right on bro!! Hardtail pride for life. I too ride a HT for every type of riding. I'ma currently on a '09 Giant STP SS totally stock out of the box with DJ3's on 'em. Upgrades to cockpit coming in spring. I love the looks & comments I get when I show up to races or rides with my "little" bike. Then I hand the mountain it's ass, best times ever. Plus it makes you a better rider to do all this stuff on a HT. Wicked vid keep 'em coming. Hardtail pride for life!!
wow you were flying there! i havnt the balls to be that quick yet, ive only been into mtbing a couple of months so im just finding my feet, keep up the good work!
Hardtail all the way man, props! How you ride that rough stuff without clipless pedals is beyond me! I find myself sliding around on the pedals without. Good video.
I had a full susser and i prefer my old hardtail everyday of the week, im selling my full susser now to get back on that hardtail wagon!! Awesome vid btw dude!!!
Wow, man that's impressive. You ride that like your on a full suspension rig. ahaha, how can you even see though- your eyeballs must be giggling so hard. ( but man, goats, triple hump and the 'manager' on a hard tail- respect :) )
any plans to change it to SRAM? I used an XT rear dee and i find that the springs get worn rather quick. Soon the dee starts to wobble like when it doesnt have shadow technology, slapping the chain badly. Altho i love its shifting :) RD was used for abt 1year. Im getting a saint soon, but i would like to try SRAM tho.
That's awesome. I have a devinci code which is a dirt jumper. I do freeriding with it but have never tried downhill. After watching this video I think I'm going to hit up whistler.
I have a 2012 GT Force 4.0, i am not quiet sure if i can use it as a downhill bike the way it is (RockShox XC32 TK w/120mm travel QR, adjustable rebound AND X-Fusion 02 R w/120mm travel, adjustable rebound) any advice or comment? it will be VERY helpfull! Thanks!
I love this vid. It is so smooth. I really like the big rock (1:33) and the wood track jumps! I am curious what the you think the benefits of a hardtail vs. full suspension are.
Excelente video dude, just wondering to ask something to anybody who can answer... How different is DH with HT bike? I've been always doing DH with a FS but I never realised that DH can be done with a HT bike, what do you think about that? It's more difficult and slower with a HT? Waiting forward to your answers!
@ellsworth1986 This is good stuff. I attack the trails like this too with my hardtail. I need quick advice though. I've always riden a hardtail because I do a lot of street riding too. I'm going to upgrade my ride this year though. What's your opinion on hardtail vs full suspension for biking in 1,000 ft elevation ranges?
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so after watching this, i have figured I need to grow some balls. that is some incredible riding!
hardtails sort the men from the boys!
Unbelievably smooth, a joy to watch and inspiration to any rider, hardtail or otherwise.
Super-sweet!
Absolutely spectacular. This must be THE best DHHT video ever made. A stunning inspiration to all the Hardtail Heros.
Finally a real hard tail rider. Been watching mtb videos of people downhilling hardtail an they all wear the pro gear but have there saddle about 10 f***ing feet high an move like molasses. Personally I have always preferred hardtail an have been riding at a higher level for 15 years or so.
agreed
Awesome!!!
You're crazy and inspiring. Awesome bike handling skills.
Very fun to watch - dang I am holding my breath watching this LOL.
DUDE!!!thats just one of the best downhill hardtail riding i've ever seen!!!
i'm downhilling too on a hardtail...and trust me there's nothing you cant do...something that a full suspension bike does,a hardtail can do it too you just need abillities....it needs some skills i mean DOWNHILL needs skills its not like footbal basketball and this kind of sports.....dont think because you have a HT you cant go for some serius downhill.....if you have a good HT it it possible full susp. bikes just doesnt have to many wobbles....i my opinion i dont care HT is what i need...i can go anywhere i can petal and i can downhill...RESPECT your bike people :)
💯💪hardtails all day
Imagine riding rampage on a hard tail...
Mona Liza-Official After spending some serious money for a full suspension bike, now i regret it. Yeah, its a cool feeling to ride a squishy bike.... but its not worth the maintenance and potential damage you can do to the linkage system or shock. I also dont like to get my rear end kicked out high while taking off or dropping because of the shock... with a HT you can expect the exact same feel every time as the back wheel leaves the takeoff.
Sweet ride mate, I just bought a moutain bike and it's a hard tail so stated watching youtube and started thinking I should have bought a duely but you have shown me the light.!!
GREAT VID..!!
Thanks dude for this video , i was wondering if a hard tail can do the same that a doble susp or a donwhill...cuz i dint have money to buy one of these... Sorry for my english i am from Guatemala
Further proof that it's the rider, not the bike that matters! Nice job.
Glad to know I'm not the only one who ride a hardtail on dh tracks
This video is my absolutly favorit all the time. I saw it firsttime at 2010 and im lovin' it now, like 6 Years ago :D Very very very nice ;)
Damn, you're a beast on that hardtail bike
Great vid, great riding - AWESOME song!!
I recently went from a 80mm hardtail to a 140mm FS and I can tell you this: The front suspension matters ALOT. The rear, maybe not as much as I think good body english and proper handling skills can compensate for lack of rear travel (as this video demostrates). Big tires, stiff wheels, solid brakes and slack headtube are the real keys to riding fast downhill.
Sick riding Ellsworth! And sick ride too! Big fan of Chromag here in Nottingham UK. Loving your Stylus frames...
lol that opening section is oneof my favorite sections on a board in winter!
this guy is a freaking expert
Right on bro!! Hardtail pride for life. I too ride a HT for every type of riding. I'ma currently on a '09 Giant STP SS totally stock out of the box with DJ3's on 'em. Upgrades to cockpit coming in spring. I love the looks & comments I get when I show up to races or rides with my "little" bike. Then I hand the mountain it's ass, best times ever. Plus it makes you a better rider to do all this stuff on a HT. Wicked vid keep 'em coming. Hardtail pride for life!!
Great video! You have some serious riding skills. Thanks for posting that.
物凄いライディング！！ 映像も編集も別格！ ＧＯＯＤ！！！
本当に素晴らしいです！！！！！！！
Superb riding !!!
epic ride bro mad skills and mad props
amazing!!! im definatly adding this to my favorites :D
Sick man i really like your ride! keep it up
este es el mejor video de downhill que he visto sobre una rigida!!
何か、すごい物を見せられた＞挨拶
こんにちは。
まるでプロモーションビデオのような、すばらしい作品です。ビデオの編集もさる事ながら、このライディングテクニックもとにかくすばらしい！ 久々に爽快感を味わえました。
Epic riding mate, Hardtail pride
oh my god, you fly through those roots and rock sections. I can ride 200 miles in a day on my road bike, but i think you are crazier. you rock!
Bad ass riding and a great choice for the music!
Going all out on a hardtail wearing no gear?!? Dude you're crazy. I love it. Awesome vid!!!
29er? I'm still riding a hardtail.. your video is major inspiration. Amazing riding
cant imagine how many runs it took to get that smooth on a hardtail. mad skill, more balls, and even more fun. looks like a great time.
keep it up ur gonna be one of a best hardtail downhill riders
Sick riding, can't wait to get out to Whistler!
great riding man .just what i was looking for .i might want to get into it
Man, you make this look easy! This video is proof that skills are better than suspension.
Superb mate, very inspiring...
own both Hardtail and FSR.....respect to u man Long live Specialized
skillz man, really quick!
wow you were flying there! i havnt the balls to be that quick yet, ive only been into mtbing a couple of months so im just finding my feet, keep up the good work!
that fast, over that terrain, u got the skills mate. especially on a hardtail
Mad Video, nice choice of soundtrack.
Hardtail all the way man, props! How you ride that rough stuff without clipless pedals is beyond me! I find myself sliding around on the pedals without. Good video.
nice skills and a really f'in sweet video to watch!
Sick riding man!
I had a full susser and i prefer my old hardtail everyday of the week, im selling my full susser now to get back on that hardtail wagon!! Awesome vid btw dude!!!
Buen descenso, buen vídeo y mejor música!
Wow, man that's impressive.
You ride that like your on a full suspension rig.
ahaha, how can you even see though- your eyeballs must be giggling so hard.
( but man, goats, triple hump and the 'manager' on a hard tail- respect :) )
Amazing ride man
This is easily the best hardtail video on youtube. Fucking good effort mate!
nice trail, nice riding, good vid
hardtail for hardballs..!
wow, respect man! nice job
any plans to change it to SRAM? I used an XT rear dee and i find that the springs get worn rather quick. Soon the dee starts to wobble like when it doesnt have shadow technology, slapping the chain badly. Altho i love its shifting :) RD was used for abt 1year. Im getting a saint soon, but i would like to try SRAM tho.
I have a new hero - seriously dude that was sweet!!
good ride . presented well. respect.
so bad ass considering you were in jeans riding a hard tail. one of the best mtb vids on youtube
thats amazing! i keep telling everyone you can still go fast downhill without 100million inches of travel :D
cool vid dude sick riding
That's awesome. I have a devinci code which is a dirt jumper. I do freeriding with it but have never tried downhill. After watching this video I think I'm going to hit up whistler.
This is sick
Awesome.
Wow .... Really Awesome bro ... !!
I keep coming back to this video simply because the NOFX track makes it ten times more badass
SICK!!!
just know he trued his wheels after that."...
nice trail and super jump at the end!!
lots of respect !
Skillz to pay the billz!!
respect....great technic
hardtails for lifeeeeeee
Hardtail is not dead!! awesome
great ride man! u rule!
This guy is awesome!!!
sick guy that looks pretty good stuff there well done
this make me feel good having raced a 125 this season, just got a wilson though so i look forward to shreddin gnar on that
i love your bike!!!!!!
This dude is awesome
You are a very good rider, and you have a nice hardtail ;)
I have a 2012 GT Force 4.0, i am not quiet sure if i can use it as a downhill bike the way it is (RockShox XC32 TK w/120mm travel QR, adjustable rebound AND X-Fusion 02 R w/120mm travel, adjustable rebound) any advice or comment? it will be VERY helpfull! Thanks!
Sweet riding mate, wish I could ride my Ragley bluepig as quick...!
i ride with hardtail too. good video and speed
I love this vid. It is so smooth. I really like the big rock (1:33) and the wood track jumps! I am curious what the you think the benefits of a hardtail vs. full suspension are.
well done, man!!!
Junge du qarst ja damals schon voll die Maschine :D
wish we had mountain bike parks like this one in denmark
UNREAL!!! You have some crazy smoothness!
What bike is that and what fork are you running?
i have a hardtail mtbike and you gave me hope :')
Fantastic
Excelente video dude, just wondering to ask something to anybody who can answer... How different is DH with HT bike? I've been always doing DH with a FS but I never realised that DH can be done with a HT bike, what do you think about that? It's more difficult and slower with a HT? Waiting forward to your answers!
Nice riding dude! :)
Some sick ridin'
you are the best my friend
how you can keep the back tire on the cround like that because when i am riding the back tire is pumping in every rock or root so could you help me
@ellsworth1986 This is good stuff. I attack the trails like this too with my hardtail. I need quick advice though. I've always riden a hardtail because I do a lot of street riding too. I'm going to upgrade my ride this year though. What's your opinion on hardtail vs full suspension for biking in 1,000 ft elevation ranges?
I love your video : )
Respect !!!! From Grecee.
Respect my friend! Amazing riding! :)
btw, what set up you are runnin' on that bike?
Cool video!