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@XCBen we didn't get in for 2024, which in all honesty, I am pretty okay with. We (my crew of buddies) are hoping for a return in 2025. This year, I took one off from racing. I had a few hard years, and between racing Leadville and the Marji, I was burned out. I also felt like I was missing a lot of things I enjoyed in my general life. Congratulations on getting out there! At altitude, it's definitely a tough race! 10:09 is a solid time for sure! Congratulations on a solid finish!

Agree, xc rc are slow but with ok grip and also aspen are slower like barzo with no grip...barzo have 3x more grip like aspen and at lest 2x like scorpion.. till maxxis start to sell that new compound, which should be 30% faster like that old one, maxxis is rubbish. this new compound should hit the market arround summer. Also crossking black chilli have the same resistance like aspen, and have 4x better grip.

That's fair, though the goal isn't perfection. The goal is to keep progressing. If you stop pushing forward, eventually, there won't be much left either.

Last year, I raced the Marji Gesick on the XC M and really liked the tire. I will be riding them again this spring and have no immediate plans to switch. I am not familiar with the sport version though. In general I've found cheaper tires to be less compliant, and the Pirelli's are already a stiffer tire.

@@adamtree Oh darn I was hoping it be similar stiffness as I like how the Sport XC M look.

For Leadville or packed dry races, the Aspen ST look to be a good choice. I found the original tread Aspens do surprisingly well as a rear in wet condition. My concern would bethe ST may get greasy in any mud. Reguardless, tire choice is highly dependent on the rider and conditions.

You could mix a Scorpion and Aspen. However, they do have different ride quality and profile. The Aspen is more compliant than the Scorpion. So I'm not sure which application mixing Pirelli and Maxxis would be optimal. The Maxxis Rekon Race & Aspen seems to be a good combination for a lot of people. Otherwise, the Scorpion XC RC front and back was really solid while racing the Leadville 100, and a Scorpion M / XC RC was a really solid combo for the Marji Gesick 100.

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This is my reply thanking you for your comment. Have a good day/night too!

Thanks! The trail lined that cut up pretty well for me.

You put up a hell of a race. On that course 73 miles and 9,400 feet of climbing is no joke. Nice work man!

@@adamtree thanks, it was a rough one. U doing it again next season

@haylanengdahl3667 at this time, I plan on taking next year off from racing. This past season pretty much wrecked me, so it's going to take some time to get the passion for riding back. This next season I'm hoping to do some more adventure riding and trail videos. We'll see though...

@@adamtree I could imagine that all those ultra races do a number

Both of these events have their own charm. Honestly, it just comes down to numbers. I have raced Leadville once and the Marji Gesick twice. I know I could cut those 9 minutes off if I raced Leadville again, so I may actually take another swing at that one. Racing the Marji twice was plenty. It's a great race, but there are a lot of great events to experience. I also have to give a shout out to The ThunderDown in the Underdown. It's a sleeper of a race in Merrill, Wisconsin that I really enjoyed riding. wemseries.com/hundred-down-in-the-underdown/

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First, good luck on the MG200! An out and back on the course is just wild. Atleast you'll probably get to go down Zeugs that way. Really Leadville and the Marji Gesick are in two different categories but neither are easy races. Leadville is less technical however due to the faster top speeds there are areas where it can be way more dangerous. It would also be a failure to not mention Leadville is a race where you need to qualify, or get in by lottery. If you look at a qualifying race you really need to have a top age group spot. It's almost harder to qualify for the event than to race the event itself. The process reminds me alot of racing in Kona for Ironman. We were ultra lucky we got in our second year entering. I've read people have been in the lottery for a decade. Like I mentioned in the video if I did Leadville again I'd definitely look at a qualifying race to move up at the start. Really the point I want to make clear is finishing with a buckle at Leadville is a big accomplishment for many people and it should be. Also, it's great you brough the Underdown into the conversion. In my opinion The HundredDown at the Underdown is a significantly underrated event. I've talked to a few people who finished the Marji Gesick who couldn't finish the HundredDown. Mostly I think it's a time issue as the MG gives you 25 hours and has alot of connecting trail; where the HundredDown is like 98% single-track (9,700 feet) that gives you only 15ish hours. The Marji is definitely more technical, but the Underdown has an unrelenting quality of its own. Anyway, I'd personally recommend any of these races. They all have their own flavor.

congrats on finishing the MG 200 this year.

Congrats! That's awesome! The MG50 really needs to be rebranded to the "Blame Todd 100k." It's over distance, and that course just gets harder as you go. Massive achievement 👏

Thanks! The Marji is a beast of a course to contend with. May the odds ever be ever in your favor. I'm rooting for you!

I agree, is not a crazy trick but is a trick. Just yesterday I learn it and my only issue was with the body varial. Because I skate Goofy so when I do the body varial I struggle with the balance. Keep the good stuff.

The new 370 hubs come with a star ratchet rather than the pawl system. Any of the DT star ratchets will now work. There is also a star ratchet upgrade kit for older 370 hubs so you can switch the ratchet system.

@@adamtree i am truly sorry for the out of date information. for my 2019 Blur i decided i may want to check out the higher engagement upgrade options. So 2 years ago i contacted worldwide cycle and they emailed me back and told me they did not have a upgrade for the 370 hub. at the time the new higher engagement came out and i was interested just to get a little more engagement. Thanks for the update and your time.

@@stevenchristiansen289 no worries. I'm happy to reply.

In my opinion, the Aspen is a better overall tire. It also sheds mud pretty well due to the open tread pattern. The Rekon Race will pack up and get greasy. Disclaimer, I only used a Rekon Race for about 3 hours on one ride so my experience is limited. Granted, I only got 3 hours because it got destroyed by a rock so I never bought another. The Aspens however, have been dragged through 100 mile races in rocks and mud with good results.

@@adamtree Cheers for that, I'll have to give the Aspen a go 🤘

@williamdunn5642 if you are doing mixed riding, you can always mix tires. For really technical areas, I would ride a Rekon (regular) up front. I've also read of people using a Forekaster. If you're looking for just a truly fast XC setup, the Aspen is pretty good across the board.

Currently, I'm running the Scorpions. I agree with your assessment. They do feel a little slower with better grip when rolling on flat. However, I'm way more confident in technical areas. I'm not sure how that will shake out in Leadville, but the Scorpions will be rollin' there.

@@adamtree the other thing to think about is tyre/rim interface which goes unnoticed. My stock 25mm rim blows up a RR and aspen to 2.4 as advertised but my scorpion comes to around 2.3, which is disappointing. This has led me to question what is faster overall (including grip) - a wider but less nobbled RR/Aspen or my narrower and more grippy scorpion

@ClownPatroI that's a good point. I've also noticed the Scorpions grip better at higher pressures. The Aspens I would usually run around 20 psi. Any higher, and I felt like they lost a lot of grip. The Scorpions I can run around 25 psi with good grip. The higher pressures should give better rolling resistance on less technical areas while maintaining grip on technical sections. The tradeoffs are what make MTB Tire selection so difficult.

​@@ClownPatroI@adamtree I also have 25mm id rims​. Is there a fast-ish, grippy-ish 2.4 race tire you recommend with narrower rims?

That would be an interesting experience, to say the least. Fortunately, we don't have grizzly round these parts.

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There is a bit off connector trail before the entrance of Howling Wolf. However, this video starts at the official entrance. Then it follows down to about the road crossing where it connects in with "Be Happy."

As it is... Life gets real, real fast.

@@adamtree bro stop making me think too hard it’s my day off 💀

@@jennytulls5516 🤣 I feel that. Enjoy the day!

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Thanks! 100% agree on an angled approach on the larger quarters.

Everyone I've talked to really enjoys working there. If you enjoy riding, they have some great perks too!

I love riding about to go for a ride right now, even in 30mph wind

@Eric Awesome! Go get it, bud!

This appears to be a custom dual suspension bike snow bike. I've never come across anything like this stock. Looking closely at the parts it's kind of like the bike version of a Rat Rod. Which is why I think it's pretty neat. Your reply is pretty jaded, short-sighted, and ridiculous. You may consider yourself someone who wants to be a kid, but that is not everyone who rides a bike. Millions of people use bikes as primary transportation. 🙄

what’s your problem dude? you just called everyone in the cycling community “childish”. like seriously, what the hell is up with you?