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Did mine yesterday, landed on cement. I'm 62. Owwy.

I had the same issue with the Eliminator… but 2 years ago. I hope they fix that problem.

I just did this injury this morning so I found your video very helpful in knowing what to expect. I already did my first road ride because I had to cycle back home the ten miles from the injury site. Ouchy!

Chris here, I'm going down with the ship 100% commitment to being clipped in. Guess thats just another reason they call me Cap' lol. Brian rides flats unless he is on his single speed and needs that extra power!

I’m recovering from the same injury and I certainly can relate to the recover process. I’m taking my first motorcycle ride through the neighborhood to get acquainted, then I’ll slowly progress to longer rides.

Awesome video! LGP is our home trail system. Hope to see you around here more often!

I had the same happen to me at 300 miles with my Butcher. Specialized warrantied the tire and I got a new one. I got mine for $40 on sale and if the knobs shed at 300 miles I can go through two specialized tires for the price of one maxxis

My ILM helmet arrived today and love it. I usually fit a med size but heard these run alittle tight so went for a large. Glad i did as large fits me perfect. Also nobody mentions this but helmet also has the round spaces built in to fit bluetooth speakers.

Thanks for your insight and honesty Sage. I admire that you're full time on TH-cam. I've had to detach myself from it quite a bit, for my sanity. Making videos is hard!!! Patreon and buy me a coffee are common enough, and there are good reasons why so many people ise those... Keep on pushing for that YT career ✊

I have to be honest: It would be very difficult for me to leave a content creator's TH-cam membership and join their Patreon, not just because it's more expensive, but also because of the (annoying) reason you mentioned of leaving a platform to go to another. To do so, I would really, really, really have to admire his content and simultaneously really want to help him. As a member of your Patreon, I think you already understand... 😁😁 But I agree that besides being difficult to monetize on TH-cam, their pie is HUGE. As you know, my MTB-Portugal channel is not monetized, nor do I know if it ever will be, because in addition to the difficulties imposed by TH-cam, I also have the added difficulty of being in Portugal, where the MTB community is sooooooooooooo unsupportive and critique with other portuguese (yes, I have more viewers from outside Portugal than from here). But regarding the difficulties of TH-cam, it is, for example, much easier to be an affiliate on Twitch (where I do Live Streams of my indoor cycling training) than to have the channel monetized on TH-cam. I earn very little there (just enough to pay your monthly fee on Patreon), but it is much easier to monetize than it is on TH-cam. I truly admire the content on your channel and I sincerely hope that you reach that point (whatever that may be) where your channel can be profitable enough for you to provide this excellent content in a self-sustainable and profitable way. Thank you for the amazing content you provide us, and I'm sorry for this long text.

Superb film. I love the entheusiasm and the plethora of advice and experience. I'm lucky enough to ride both a hardtail simglespeed snd a full sus bike on hilly (not mountainous) trails. A few thoughts: I have faster, more expensive crashes on the full sus. I'm a physically stronger ride than those i ride with so the SS is a leveler on the climbs and keeps my interest. SSing is great for core strength. I have a longstanding lower back injury and the additional core workout keeps everything toned and aligned. The SS is a pressure relief tool: if I'm slower than my mates, hey what do you expect? If i can keep up I'm a minor celeb! I can ride the same trails on the SS and full sus and have a totally different ride, so effectively i have twice the variety in my.local trails. Happy Singlespeeding all!

Loved that transition for the guest haha

Yeah... 30% for doing sweet f#ck-all is a bit on the rediculous side Sage... There's "a company trying to make some money..." and then there's a "a conglomerate using it's near limitless power to screw over the little guy". Seems like you made the right move jumping ship mate... And hope you Patreon blooms!!

My favorite tech trail in my home state of CT

One of the best on the East Coast

Another vid to convince me to build a single speed out of my old steel framed mtb.

I feel like the memberships were a response to Twitch gaming streamers and other live creators moving more towards TH-cam for live content as opposed to other platforms. Not really sure if memberships vs patreon is worth it for non-live creators. I am only a paid subscriber for one patreon account, it's a wrestling news one. They have exclusive news stories and behind the scenes stuff as well as patron only live streams.

Looks fun!! It's happening!

My brain struggles with elevated skinnies, I live on Mt Penn so I hop on them from time to time but I feel it even on a simple trail that’s exposed on one side…it’s all mental.

I've actually disabled all monetisation on all my vids as it never really proved to be worth it. A few bucks a month didn't really seem worth the hassle with the German tax authorities 😂

I'm not there yet, but this is intriguing and valuable information that could come in handy someday. Thanks for sharing, my friend!

Very interesting and insightful. Really great job explaining your experience and reasoning. Definitely makes sense to use Patreon over TH-cam.

Do you feel these fit true to your regular size? Did you go a size bigger? I have wide feet just curious thanks for the review.

Very interesting, Sage. Thanks for sharing buddy. Hope things are going well 👍🏻

Hey Sage, I wasn't aware TH-cam took 30% off the membership. That's a whole lot! For me it wouldn't even be necessary to add content on patreon though, you could also just give me your bank account 😉 No kidding, I support you because you try to take a step I am too much of a coward to take. I rely on a job and keep treading that hamsterwheel, so me supporting you is basically having a little stake in what you do 😁

Great video Sage, that's very interesting, I haven't set up a channel membership as I don't know what added value I can offer a member other than the content I do anyway. But it was very good to hear your point of view and as always it was great to watch your video. Thanks for all the information and your content mate. Ride on

I have no experience with either but just from the numbers you showed here I think you made the right choice! Now we just need to get you sponsored by Ibis🫡

What's your experience with TH-cam Memberships? Let me know in the comments below.

Hey there, Sage! Your insights on TH-cam memberships versus Patreon are spot on! It's frustrating when you're trying to make a living off your content, and those percentages start adding up. Thanks for sharing your experience and shedding light on alternatives like Patreon. Fortunately, I only make the videos I publish as a hobby, I have no expectations from TH-cam... Best wishes, dear friend!

Great information for those hoping to "up their game". 🙌

That size chart is wild… how many people in the 6’-6’1” range would be 170-185 lbs with a 38”-40” waist When I had a 38” waist at 5’11 I was 255… I have no clue what to pick

I rode SS about 6 years into mountain biking. Always curios about it and I was hooked. I have a f/s NICE geared bike 4 years on, but I kinda prefer my SS.

Just stay in one rear gear on the cassette and stick with it. Then shift another day. Best of both times.

Converted my steel Voodoo Bizango to a drop bar single speed and it's amazing especially with the Reynolds 853

Scary!

That does not suit my eye! 🙃

Can you manage where your youtube video starts to play when you move your mouse over the thumbnail? Speaking of your own uploaded video. Some of my videos play randomly at the 1-2 minute mark of the video and I want to adjust that.

1:45 Help for everyone. Make sure if you have a end screen that you remove it in the same editor area or else you have to trim more than 5 seconds off.

Awesome riding all around, and flying off the rocks!

AMAZING! So much fun this video. What a fabulous jump line, I wish I had one like that close to home. And what beautiful footage you did there Sage, fantastic! I will subscribe to Brian's channel. Fabulous!!

Ebike friendly???

Nice one Sage... That Parway Jumpline (?) section looks LIT mate... :D

"You know what, you'll know. " lol!

Love the bloopers. Keep em coming!

Go back and hit Tiger Woods if you guys didn’t hit it!

So funny. Join us for more!

Watch the full video here: th-cam.com/video/9O5A3KGYxYo/w-d-xo.html

Epic trail man but i wouldn't call it a black, just a blue

Hi Trail Sage. Loved your video on Browns Ranch. I ride there a lot. Anyway it’s driving me crazy. Towards the end of your video you went up a technical section of rocks with the black diamond deviation sign. Do you remember where you were or what trail this tech section was. I have been all over that place and cannot place that last section. It’s also on the pictorial from your leading page of your UT video. Thanks Loved it!

This a great trail! Thanks for sharing