The one that made my skin crawl the most is one that luckily didn't end in a crash. It was one of your recent unrideable city videos where you were riding a concrete barrier next to a road with oncoming traffic. That one genuinely scared me man.
i've always appreciated the "try, fail, succeed" model of old school seth's bike hacks. so much MTB content then was just people flexing and looking awesome, and seth was just a normal guy. but i talk to so many normal mountain bikers that think they're not legit because they just ride around in the woods trying not to die. they're so relieved to hear they're not alone. we're here for the adventure, the fun, the fresh air and trees. not the collar bone separations.
You could probably achieve that by going slower on less gnarly terrain. I don't think there are any mountain bike parks like that tho. I would ride in a park like that.
@@exothermal.sprocket maybe not the place to have a moral discussion, but it's hurting others that makes them selfish, not when they don't get hurt themselves. That's just per chance.
I love that you have the lens of viewership data to help support that taking risks isn't the main thing paying your bills... takes away the excuse. Also glad you're willing to interrogate that instead of just relying on the excuse.
I lost a leg last year in a motorcycle accident and your videos were part of my recovery. Getting hurt is my number 1 fear as i get back into mountain biking. I can't afford it. To see you take self preservation seriously is really important. 👍
@@CarterParry left leg here. I got some of those pedals but haven't gotten them right yet. Recovering from a revision now and will try again when I'm back on my feet.
...Some feedback....My favorite episode is the Ozark trail upgrade because of the music, the Greek paradox reference, the humor, etc. Noone wants to see you get hurt. We know you can ride and that you are a little pitbull on a bike already. Your wit and humor are what we tune in for.
whatever he does from here he's got my respect for developing an understanding of why people were losing interest, analysing, admitting, and dissecting it with us. it's the same thing Alex will have to learn if he wants to revive his Singletrack Sampler channel.
I'm amazed at how this entire video was conceived more or less on the spot after falling face first on cement. And it does not seem half baked, it makes so much sense with all the health improvements this year. Happy new year and thank you for the great content!
Mad respect for this video. It takes serious self control and inward reflection to make a decision like this and it’s why I love to watch your videos, especially ones like these where I’m not only learning about bikes, but about life. Thanks Seth!
This was a very good safety video about complacency. It's probably one of the best I've seen because the audience can relate to it and recognize they have the same shortcomings about risk assessment.
Seth don’t worry about taking time off for mental or physical health. You’re a gem in this community and I guarantee 99% of your viewers would still watch even if you never stepped on a bike again. Risk assessment is something I definitely struggle with
Yes. On my 50th birthday I took my 9 and 10 year old to a skate/bike park. On my first drop in I pulled a flair. My kids of course lost their s#/t seeing their old fat father doing something so cool. But man I had no right to do that. If I would have crashed they may have seen my last moments on the earth. Sometimes it's okay to be boring old dad reading a book.
@@kudosbudo very true on people not seeing them much anymore. At my local park/pump track there's a guy who's like 60-65 rides around an original PK Ripper and the only thing he does is surf the bowls and try to air out or foot plant when he nears the end of his run. Nowhere near the crazy end of things like some of the other locals, but he's my personal favorite person to watch. It's like a scene straight out of the BMX movie "Rad"
8:20 Let's be fair, I would have never found Berm Peak if it wasn't for your RC Crawler videos from the ankle injury recovery. I do think that "Getting hurt is selfish" is a good mantra, and probably should be one I apply too. Thanks for helping make me a bike guy too, heck I have more bikes than RCs right now!
I love the Seth that does dumb stuff because it sounds fun. It shows your passion for what you do and when it goes well it's fun to watch, but I'm happy to see you putting some thought into being mindful for the sake of keeping yourself in a position to continue showing us other aspects you love about bikes and being a responsible father. As much as I like the risky stuff I'm always shaking my head in disbelief over how much blatantly obvious danger you ignore on a regular basis.
Great video. As an mtbr in his 60s who's had his share of injuries - I wish I had had the ability to stop hurting myself when I was younger because it all hurts like hell now. Keep up the good work.
One must respect a man when he phoques up and immediately owns it and calls himself out, especially when he does so to enable others to do better using their flawed decision(s) as examples of what not to do. Love your reminder stickers Seth, I immediately made one up for my MTB and my motorcycle because when I'm on either i stupidly have absolutely ZERO fear. This simple reminder will definitely make a difference.
I didn’t have any serious injuries until I hit my 50’s. That makes 30 years of mtb before I finally had an injury where I needed help from others. It really hit me that I had to change the way I ride. The biggest challenge is that it’s not a skill thing, it’s a mentality thing. It kind of saddened me for a while, but I finally came to appreciate that there’s more to mtb than the adrenaline rush that I had unconsciously associated with my mtb life. Good luck Seth, I hope you find a place in mtb that doesn’t involve you getting injured.
Well said. I’m in the same position but not back on the saddle yet. At first I thought never again but I am starting to miss the mental escape that being out in the forest provides.
@ I definitely had to question if I really wanted to continue riding. But you’re right, I too missed rolling on two wheels on the trails. I has brought me some down times, but it has brought so many more absolutely amazing memories and friends and I wasn’t quite ready yet to call it quits. Some we all have to call it quits and that’s nobody’s decision but your own.
Well put. Im 52 and for me it’s like this- some days I hit the feature, some days I ride around. Same feature, same me with the same skill set. Just some days I’m not feeling it. And I’m ok with that. It’s the becoming Ok with that that is the hard part and where Seth is struggling right now.
You're such a good guy. A great role model for all the young fellas who aren't aware how much they need someone with integrity to look up to. In a few decades, the arthritis will kick in, and you'll appreciate your crazy antics anyway. No hurt 2025 👍
Decades?! I’m 46 and I’ve been living with arthritis since I was 32. When I took up cycling/bicycle commuting at 39 it actually helped with the arthritis pain.
My work is somewhat repetitive and can be dangerous if I make a mistake or overlook something that has become habitual. Complacency will get you hurt more than almost any risk. Habit and muscle memory overrides mindfulness and attention in the moment you need to make a quick adjustment when things change. Great video, and a great reminder to stay alert in the moment to assess and mitigate risk. I’m 54 and the sole income in my house.
Our head bike mechanic back in the 90’s used to say “I turn around, and there’s nobody behind me” to express that he was important and responsible for everyone in the shop. Now as a shop owner I think of that all the time when I feel the physical risk of something on the bike is probably not worth it. Good on you Seth, I have always enjoyed your content and intelligent approach to what you say and do. Thank you.
So true. The table saw is the most dangerous tool in my shop because it would seem so predictable, but this leads to lapse in focus. Stay safe and keep biking with your kids. Thank you for the great content.
As someone who rides on the roads and also bike commutes I love the city cycling videos. I love the Brompton video, those bikes are so awesome. I appreciate the videos about cycling advocacy and cycling in general cuz we all benefit from getting on a bike
Content creators are truly a different breed lmao! 40+ years old and face planting while trying to bunny hop a beach cruiser off a park bench with zero speed, followed by the “I will explain exactly what happened” 😂😂😂 Thanks for making my day man!
Repeating the same thing no matter what it is over and over and expecting different results..................... Seth I found this channel looking to find a repair. You nailed it. Thanks. Years have gone by and no doubt you have expanded your horizons. You're a good man Seth. You do however need to take your own advice.
This is a fantastic translation or application of what is taught in avalanche safety! Heuristics, expert halo, bias confirmation, a wicked (vs soft or benign) learning environment, plans A and B and C. Thanks Seth! Also, nobody gets hurt while falling, it's the stop at the end.
I'm glad your helmet saved your head - again! It is funny... my wilderness first aid instructor in British Columbia said the activity he'd never do was mountain biking. He rescued too many people with horrific injuries who'd thrown themselves off jumps, or failed to recognize a hazard. My co-worker in Southern California is a mountain biker. He doesn't go out road riding (I do - and commute) because of safety. In my case, the hazard is the car traffic (they hate me, I hate them, I wish them all dead engines). You do have the power to injure yourself less! Prove my co-worker right, instead of my first aid instructor.
Appreciate your honesty as always. You are helping keep people safe, we can be reminded too! And I love your reporting on your healthy diet, it inspires me to keep going on mine! Yes, we must make a decision, and when done that is it. No more accidents in 2025. You should sell stickers to remind us like that we can all use, no kidding, they would be helpful, maybe profits going to a bike charity.
I’m approaching 74 years young and still actively mountain biking (electric version). A number of years ago I switched to full face helmet for all my rides and have convinced all my friends including my son that it’s the cheapest dental insurance available not to mention saving yourself some ugly facial lacerations. To add to my personal self preservation I regularly armour up with knee, elbow and shoulder pads because even the most easy green or blue trail can get and I mean going up not just down. As I was brainwashed at the job sites it’s Safety First !
Stay safe man. Your videos are some of my favorites to watch! My girlfriend loved your mtb questions we’re too afraid to ask. We watched it after our first time hitting the trails together. Gracias!
LOL - Yeah, I can relate. I've have several bad crashes where i ended up in the ER, and a few that resulted in surgery and having to take short-term disability. All very avoidable! So, the person most affected by my accidents and resulting disability, is my wife. Now, every time I head out for a ride, my Wife says "Make Good Choices"! I need that reminder. I am now "Bad-Crash" free for 5 years!
I know how you feel! I had two accidents this year where I got hurt, both on my street bike on my way to and from work because I wasn't thinking about driving my bike but about my workload. When I'm on my MTB I tend to think about what I'm doing. It's the situations where you're not thinking that are the most dangerous! But good on you to make the resolution to not get hurt next year. I really hope you can keep it. For you, for your family and for all of us! And you are absolutely right about why people watch your channel. Well me at least. 😊
First of all I have to say, scratches aside, you look great! Secondly, I always love your transparency and honesty with these things. So yeah, keep up the good work and most of all stay healthy! Happy New Year to everyone.
hey seth, you really got me into mountain biking. i love your videos. i just bought your book such an amazing book! you did a great job on it. hope you recover quick!
Well take some mad respect with you as you slow down. Your channel stands out to me because of your bicycle SKILL as well as your knowledge. I have far more interest in the Brompton review by the guy who can actually 360 it at the state park, but also keeps the overall review relevant to the product. THE BEST BIKE CHANNEL!
There's certainly something to trying to keep your awareness level high, and being more mindful of risk especially in "comfortable" situations, but it's also possible to be too "content" focused, and lose the love of making these kinds of videos. Best of luck with the new plan, and remember that it's ok to cut loose now and again. Yes, you have responsibilities, but your nearest and dearest love you for who you are, self-inflicted injuries included!
I know this wasn’t the video you intended to make starting off 2025 but it might just be the video you needed to make starting off 2025. Everything happens for a reason and I applaud you for taking this to heart. Stay safe this year Seth!
Super relatable and a solid message for all of us. Also, great way to turn a negative into a positive by changing tack post-mishap. Hope we all have a safe 2025.
I dislocated my shoulder on Berm Peak in Slaughter Pen today. Today, the day you dropped this video. - Moral of the story, I learned something and I also thought what I was doing was “predictable” and I didn’t need to care so much. Always care.
As a parent I am thankful you always wear a helmet while riding in your videos and that you teach the next generation of riders how to assess risk without limiting yourself. Wisdom is learning from the mistake of others so I am thankful you are passing this wisdom on your crashed too.
Seth, I’ve been riding 30+ years, I’m older than you, have a family and a business. I came to the realization years ago that getting hurt is selfish. Glad to see you came to the same realization. Ride hard, ride safe. 👊🏼
Ugh I crashed this morning and I'm watching this with ice strapped to my body. As a mental health counselor a few concepts come to mind with your dilemma. The planning fallacy, optimism bias and the illusion of control. A lot of us struggle to make safe and realistic decisions, especially those of us with ADHD. A topic for a future video!?
Beautiful introspection, amazing video. This kind of risk management is such a constant equation in my head. I really appreciated hearing your perspective
@@prophetzarquonsome people think they’re uncomfortable and hot as well as constricting peripheral vision but there’s plenty nowadays that are so light and breathable that I honestly am surprised full-face isn’t more common even if you don’t ride downhill.
"Getting hurt is selfish" is a very apt reminder, and it's a lesson i think few of us really think about enough, if at all. I always used to be a very cautious skater, not one to 'send it' at all. still am, really. it was only in my 20s, i was riding my bike more and i kinda stopped caring about getting hurt, (is my bike ok?) but after a particularly nasty scrape, i was reminded, "it's not just you anymore" - and that was just my partner, no kids! Nonetheless a powerful and important reminder for me - glad you're figuring it out too.
Thank you for the reminder, being a dad that loves being outdoors, you can forget what could happen if not thanking of being little more careful OR safe.
Thanks for sharing, I’m just getting back into MTB in my 40s after a couple decades off, and even then I was only beginner-intermediate. So easy to get injured these days, so good to learn from your mistakes.
As I sit here, approaching 64 years old, and 4 month out from yet another season ending shoulder separation crash. I 'feel' you. The difference is, I'm a slow-learner. Where-as you stated in this video figured it out. The trick is sticking to it. Good luck!
Nice job Seth. I’m 45 now and have to make conscious decisions not to hit certain jumps or bomb long sets of concrete stairs on my cyclocross bike, or etc. It’s better to ride regularly and safely than to go big and get laid up. Your setting a good example for a lot of us who are still 5 at heart : )
Made it 13 years of trail riding, occasionally dabbling in some downhill bike parks and this year was the first time I hurt myself. Separated shoulder and broken collarbone. I 100% agree it is the the things that you relax on that get you hurt and it's exactly how I did myself in. Glad to see we're both learning from our mistakes when family/kids are involved too. Cheers to a good 2025!
I wish you the best of luck with this Seth. Just make sure that you don't lose the fun part of making these videos for yourself. I enjoy watching you try things and enjoyed watching you try to 360 the brompton because you seemed to be having fun. So yeah keep safe but make sure to have fun.
We watch your videos because you’re smart and honest. And that’s unique, genuine and the most interesting. But yeah, we go watch dirt jump videos too, but elsewhere.
I feel like I got a great explanation of huck to flat in the first few minutes and also, a really good set of stories about what's most important when attempting fun tricks. Thanks so much for the vid.
You're the spirit animal that I never was. My voice says no before I even consider it, so watching someone just look at a brompton in the rain and think: "Let's try a 360 on it" is bold. With that said, do be careful next year.
Seth will forever be one of my favorite youtubers hes so real and honest about everything and takes accountability for things i love you glad your fall was not too bad
I watch a lot of TH-cam. Too much... And you are, unquestionably, my favorite creator. Keep up the awesome work. Stay safe. And, show us how to repair that scuff on the handlebars of your cruiser, whydontya? We all got some of those - and while that might seem simple to you, I wouldn't have the confidence to try and fix it without a little encouragement.
hey Seth, great video. I'm a tick over 50 and cannot afford to get injured like I did in my 20s and 30s, I also do high risk activities as my job. Some things worth looking in to that might help you clock the risks in real time are 'dynamic risk assessment' and as dumb as this sounds maybe doing mini risk assessments for your video concepts - like taking 5min to step through a process to ID and mitigate risk as part of your prep might help you avoid disasters in those predictable situations. Keep doing what you do, this is by far the best bike channel on the website.
I completely respect this and completely understand it and you have a responsibility to yourself and your family… With that said I would really like to see that hawk video so I don’t get injured because I also have the bug… But significantly less skill. You getting hurt helps us not get hurt…like me trying to teach my S/O there is a method to falling. (Ya know, catching oneself with your hands Vs. tuck and roll). I’ve been inspired to eat better, exercise, more, make smarter purchases, and also find skinny lines and drops… Even on my electric scooter. ( = me getting hurt) Just something to keep in mind. Irrelevant, but I just drove from Key West to CT and it was hard not to stop in NC.
Hi, I would like to tell you that there are more creators for many different videos, you are one that people watch because they want to learn something, not because of any fails or things like that. You impart knowledge, and in a great way. And even if my English is not that good enough for me to write to you here, I can understand what you are explaining. I wish you a good start into the new year. Greetings from Germany
I'm 62 and broke my leg this year on a trail that I shouldn't have crashed at. Broke a collar bone that needed to be plated 3 years before that. We have the drive to push limits and that just doesn't quit. Still wishing you an injury free future!
I started jumping BMX in the early seventies. Raced MX and street bikes during the eighties. Raced MTB XC through the nineties. Got into Freeride and Downhill in the late nineties and continued this actively through 2021 with lots of crashes/hospital stays. Two years ago I even purchased an old Gary Fisher mtb at a pawn shop in North Carolina, bought some cheap tools at Wallyworld, took it to a xar wash and got it running just goid enough to get some laps at Berm Park. At 63 I tried once again to DH and now it scared me to death. So, now you see me at the golf course. Enjoy your vids, Seth😀
Wise words! Learned this rather young which is why my MTB progression started off slow. Safe to say I am very confident and know my limits. Have only crashed a few times and nothing major. I still get out and enjoy it as much as I want to so I do not have fomo.
This is me. I feel bad for my wife and kid. I hope my last major injury taught me something. Maybe it’s time for more RC for me?! Haha. Spot on Seth. Thanks for sharing.
You can take Seth off the BMX but you can't take the BMX out of Seth.
You can - but it might require surgery.
Heehee, I like it!!!!!!!
So true 😂
Bmx is in our DNA
But you can take the blood out of Seth.
The one that made my skin crawl the most is one that luckily didn't end in a crash. It was one of your recent unrideable city videos where you were riding a concrete barrier next to a road with oncoming traffic. That one genuinely scared me man.
Yep that one made me supremely uncomfortable. There's just ridiculous consequences and such minor upside to doing that.
@@JorenMathews THIS! I was horrified by that one
Yes! The Unbikeable series in general scares me, but that was just foolishness.
That was dumb.
You should put a "# of consecutive days without injury counter " like they put in factories where you store your bikes
And WhistlinDiesel 😂
Lol
Yes! Or put a counter at the end of videos or something
lol he doesn't store his bikes in a factory. /kidding
good idea!
i've always appreciated the "try, fail, succeed" model of old school seth's bike hacks. so much MTB content then was just people flexing and looking awesome, and seth was just a normal guy.
but i talk to so many normal mountain bikers that think they're not legit because they just ride around in the woods trying not to die. they're so relieved to hear they're not alone. we're here for the adventure, the fun, the fresh air and trees. not the collar bone separations.
You could probably achieve that by going slower on less gnarly terrain. I don't think there are any mountain bike parks like that tho. I would ride in a park like that.
"Getting hurt is selfish" is a great reminder. When I hurt myself, it affects people I care about. Thanks. Also, I respect your honesty.
People that hurt other people but don't get hurt themselves, that's also selfish.
@@exothermal.sprocket maybe not the place to have a moral discussion, but it's hurting others that makes them selfish, not when they don't get hurt themselves. That's just per chance.
It’s really not, it’s selfish for those people to think you can’t get injured or don’t give you some slack because you’re hurt.
It also affects the health care system, tying up resources that are more needed elsewhere.
@@junkandcrapamen well if they go to the doctor it’s because they need those resources.
I love that you have the lens of viewership data to help support that taking risks isn't the main thing paying your bills... takes away the excuse. Also glad you're willing to interrogate that instead of just relying on the excuse.
May your collarbones remain intact for the New Year
BOTH of them?
@@kiloyardstare I don't see why not, I need both if I want to keep on cycling 😂
remains of collarbone
I love this😂
Agreed, having a titanium reinforced collarbone isn’t as cool as it first sounds. Everything still works.
I lost a leg last year in a motorcycle accident and your videos were part of my recovery. Getting hurt is my number 1 fear as i get back into mountain biking. I can't afford it. To see you take self preservation seriously is really important. 👍
It works both ways. Too little fear leads to dumb things. Too much fear leads to hesitation which is an open invitation to injury.
Check out magped pedals. Love them on my mountain bike. I’m a right leg amputee 🤙
Bro stop 🛑
@@CarterParry left leg here. I got some of those pedals but haven't gotten them right yet. Recovering from a revision now and will try again when I'm back on my feet.
@@Demonpixyb rig up the magnet height with the pedals off the bike and your prosthetic on the pedals!
...Some feedback....My favorite episode is the Ozark trail upgrade because of the music, the Greek paradox reference, the humor, etc. Noone wants to see you get hurt. We know you can ride and that you are a little pitbull on a bike already. Your wit and humor are what we tune in for.
whatever he does from here he's got my respect for developing an understanding of why people were losing interest, analysing, admitting, and dissecting it with us. it's the same thing Alex will have to learn if he wants to revive his Singletrack Sampler channel.
I miss his riding videos.
I'm amazed at how this entire video was conceived more or less on the spot after falling face first on cement. And it does not seem half baked, it makes so much sense with all the health improvements this year. Happy new year and thank you for the great content!
Mad respect for this video. It takes serious self control and inward reflection to make a decision like this and it’s why I love to watch your videos, especially ones like these where I’m not only learning about bikes, but about life. Thanks Seth!
This was a very good safety video about complacency. It's probably one of the best I've seen because the audience can relate to it and recognize they have the same shortcomings about risk assessment.
Same reason a lot of accidents happen close to home...we relax and take things for granted. Be safe my friend!
Or involving cars. They are ubiquitous and crazily dangerous.
Seth don’t worry about taking time off for mental or physical health. You’re a gem in this community and I guarantee 99% of your viewers would still watch even if you never stepped on a bike again. Risk assessment is something I definitely struggle with
Yes. On my 50th birthday I took my 9 and 10 year old to a skate/bike park. On my first drop in I pulled a flair. My kids of course lost their s#/t seeing their old fat father doing something so cool. But man I had no right to do that. If I would have crashed they may have seen my last moments on the earth. Sometimes it's okay to be boring old dad reading a book.
When you get old relearn the 80s tricks, much safer and also cool. Mostly cos folk have not seen them!
@@kudosbudo very true on people not seeing them much anymore. At my local park/pump track there's a guy who's like 60-65 rides around an original PK Ripper and the only thing he does is surf the bowls and try to air out or foot plant when he nears the end of his run. Nowhere near the crazy end of things like some of the other locals, but he's my personal favorite person to watch. It's like a scene straight out of the BMX movie "Rad"
Nahhhhh send it dude. Be a cool dad always and Huck it.
8:20 Let's be fair, I would have never found Berm Peak if it wasn't for your RC Crawler videos from the ankle injury recovery. I do think that "Getting hurt is selfish" is a good mantra, and probably should be one I apply too. Thanks for helping make me a bike guy too, heck I have more bikes than RCs right now!
I love the Seth that does dumb stuff because it sounds fun. It shows your passion for what you do and when it goes well it's fun to watch, but I'm happy to see you putting some thought into being mindful for the sake of keeping yourself in a position to continue showing us other aspects you love about bikes and being a responsible father. As much as I like the risky stuff I'm always shaking my head in disbelief over how much blatantly obvious danger you ignore on a regular basis.
Great video. As an mtbr in his 60s who's had his share of injuries - I wish I had had the ability to stop hurting myself when I was younger because it all hurts like hell now. Keep up the good work.
One must respect a man when he phoques up and immediately owns it and calls himself out, especially when he does so to enable others to do better using their flawed decision(s) as examples of what not to do. Love your reminder stickers Seth, I immediately made one up for my MTB and my motorcycle because when I'm on either i stupidly have absolutely ZERO fear. This simple reminder will definitely make a difference.
I didn’t have any serious injuries until I hit my 50’s. That makes 30 years of mtb before I finally had an injury where I needed help from others. It really hit me that I had to change the way I ride. The biggest challenge is that it’s not a skill thing, it’s a mentality thing. It kind of saddened me for a while, but I finally came to appreciate that there’s more to mtb than the adrenaline rush that I had unconsciously associated with my mtb life. Good luck Seth, I hope you find a place in mtb that doesn’t involve you getting injured.
Well said. I’m in the same position but not back on the saddle yet. At first I thought never again but I am starting to miss the mental escape that being out in the forest provides.
@ I definitely had to question if I really wanted to continue riding. But you’re right, I too missed rolling on two wheels on the trails. I has brought me some down times, but it has brought so many more absolutely amazing memories and friends and I wasn’t quite ready yet to call it quits. Some we all have to call it quits and that’s nobody’s decision but your own.
Well put. Im 52 and for me it’s like this- some days I hit the feature, some days I ride around. Same feature, same me with the same skill set. Just some days I’m not feeling it. And I’m ok with that. It’s the becoming Ok with that that is the hard part and where Seth is struggling right now.
You're such a good guy. A great role model for all the young fellas who aren't aware how much they need someone with integrity to look up to. In a few decades, the arthritis will kick in, and you'll appreciate your crazy antics anyway. No hurt 2025 👍
Decades?! I’m 46 and I’ve been living with arthritis since I was 32. When I took up cycling/bicycle commuting at 39 it actually helped with the arthritis pain.
11:11 first video in 2025: how to drop from the roof top of your house with the cheap Amazon bike. 😅
My work is somewhat repetitive and can be dangerous if I make a mistake or overlook something that has become habitual.
Complacency will get you hurt more than almost any risk. Habit and muscle memory overrides mindfulness and attention in the moment you need to make a quick adjustment when things change.
Great video, and a great reminder to stay alert in the moment to assess and mitigate risk. I’m 54 and the sole income in my house.
That's very mature of you Seth. Keep yourself alive and healthy, we love you, man ❤
There are old riders and there are bold riders, but there are precious few old bold riders.
Our head bike mechanic back in the 90’s used to say “I turn around, and there’s nobody behind me” to express that he was important and responsible for everyone in the shop. Now as a shop owner I think of that all the time when I feel the physical risk of something on the bike is probably not worth it. Good on you Seth, I have always enjoyed your content and intelligent approach to what you say and do. Thank you.
I just turned 40 in October. I have fallen twice in the last year at work and you just don’t recover like you used to. stay safe, Seth!
So true. The table saw is the most dangerous tool in my shop because it would seem so predictable, but this leads to lapse in focus.
Stay safe and keep biking with your kids.
Thank you for the great content.
As someone who rides on the roads and also bike commutes I love the city cycling videos. I love the Brompton video, those bikes are so awesome. I appreciate the videos about cycling advocacy and cycling in general cuz we all benefit from getting on a bike
Content creators are truly a different breed lmao! 40+ years old and face planting while trying to bunny hop a beach cruiser off a park bench with zero speed, followed by the “I will explain exactly what happened” 😂😂😂
Thanks for making my day man!
It's super cool too watch a level headed approach to this topic.
I have been watching your videos from near the very beginning. The way your content has become increasingly more sophisticated is truly impressive.
Bring back Seth's bike hacks!
Repeating the same thing no matter what it is over and over and expecting different results.....................
Seth I found this channel looking to find a repair. You nailed it. Thanks. Years have gone by and no doubt you have expanded your horizons.
You're a good man Seth.
You do however need to take your own advice.
Love this! Seth's Bike Hacks was a lifesaver for me when I started MTB and that will always be my favorite type of content.
This is what got me into the BBC channel
This! Ive also started to learn the basics of servicing and everything I need to know from these videos!
This is a fantastic translation or application of what is taught in avalanche safety! Heuristics, expert halo, bias confirmation, a wicked (vs soft or benign) learning environment, plans A and B and C. Thanks Seth!
Also, nobody gets hurt while falling, it's the stop at the end.
I'm glad your helmet saved your head - again!
It is funny... my wilderness first aid instructor in British Columbia said the activity he'd never do was mountain biking. He rescued too many people with horrific injuries who'd thrown themselves off jumps, or failed to recognize a hazard.
My co-worker in Southern California is a mountain biker. He doesn't go out road riding (I do - and commute) because of safety. In my case, the hazard is the car traffic (they hate me, I hate them, I wish them all dead engines).
You do have the power to injure yourself less! Prove my co-worker right, instead of my first aid instructor.
Appreciate your honesty as always. You are helping keep people safe, we can be reminded too! And I love your reporting on your healthy diet, it inspires me to keep going on mine! Yes, we must make a decision, and when done that is it. No more accidents in 2025. You should sell stickers to remind us like that we can all use, no kidding, they would be helpful, maybe profits going to a bike charity.
1:03 actually the nose was not in the air. It was on the ground. 😢😢
Your self awareness is impressive! Thanks for being a good influence to those of us pulling 40!
I’m approaching 74 years young and still actively mountain biking (electric version). A number of years ago I switched to full face helmet for all my rides and have convinced all my friends including my son that it’s the cheapest dental insurance available not to mention saving yourself some ugly facial lacerations. To add to my personal self preservation I regularly armour up with knee, elbow and shoulder pads because even the most easy green or blue trail can get and I mean going up not just down. As I was brainwashed at the job sites it’s Safety First !
Stay safe man. Your videos are some of my favorites to watch! My girlfriend loved your mtb questions we’re too afraid to ask. We watched it after our first time hitting the trails together. Gracias!
LOL - Yeah, I can relate. I've have several bad crashes where i ended up in the ER, and a few that resulted in surgery and having to take short-term disability. All very avoidable! So, the person most affected by my accidents and resulting disability, is my wife. Now, every time I head out for a ride, my Wife says "Make Good Choices"! I need that reminder. I am now "Bad-Crash" free for 5 years!
I know how you feel! I had two accidents this year where I got hurt, both on my street bike on my way to and from work because I wasn't thinking about driving my bike but about my workload.
When I'm on my MTB I tend to think about what I'm doing. It's the situations where you're not thinking that are the most dangerous!
But good on you to make the resolution to not get hurt next year. I really hope you can keep it. For you, for your family and for all of us!
And you are absolutely right about why people watch your channel. Well me at least. 😊
Getting in the Christmas spirit with that Rudolph cosplay
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First of all I have to say, scratches aside, you look great! Secondly, I always love your transparency and honesty with these things. So yeah, keep up the good work and most of all stay healthy! Happy New Year to everyone.
"While the nose was up in the air" based on what I'm looking at, it's pretty securely on the ground.
hey seth, you really got me into mountain biking. i love your videos. i just bought your book such an amazing book! you did a great job on it. hope you recover quick!
It’s 4 in the morning Seth
its not in europe! perfect time for a sunday video!
at that time u should be asleep
Fr man, I got work tomorrow! 😂
Not in the UK
1 pm nearly here in the uk
Well take some mad respect with you as you slow down. Your channel stands out to me because of your bicycle SKILL as well as your knowledge.
I have far more interest in the Brompton review by the guy who can actually 360 it at the state park, but also keeps the overall review relevant to the product. THE BEST BIKE CHANNEL!
There's certainly something to trying to keep your awareness level high, and being more mindful of risk especially in "comfortable" situations, but it's also possible to be too "content" focused, and lose the love of making these kinds of videos. Best of luck with the new plan, and remember that it's ok to cut loose now and again. Yes, you have responsibilities, but your nearest and dearest love you for who you are, self-inflicted injuries included!
I know this wasn’t the video you intended to make starting off 2025 but it might just be the video you needed to make starting off 2025. Everything happens for a reason and I applaud you for taking this to heart. Stay safe this year Seth!
And this is why on motorcycles you wear a full face helmet lol. Glad you didn't break your nose Seth.
Downhill bikers wear full face mask helmets also.
@renterjack can you blame them lol.
The number of motorcyclists & cyclists wearing half-shell helmets speaks to widespread overconfidence.
*_A half-shell helmet is half a helmet._*
Thanks!
11:28 🫡Lets gooooo‼️
Super relatable and a solid message for all of us. Also, great way to turn a negative into a positive by changing tack post-mishap. Hope we all have a safe 2025.
Merry Christmas Seth
I dislocated my shoulder on Berm Peak in Slaughter Pen today. Today, the day you dropped this video. - Moral of the story, I learned something and I also thought what I was doing was “predictable” and I didn’t need to care so much. Always care.
I been loving the city tours. And you dont seem to hurt yourself.
As a parent I am thankful you always wear a helmet while riding in your videos and that you teach the next generation of riders how to assess risk without limiting yourself.
Wisdom is learning from the mistake of others so I am thankful you are passing this wisdom on your crashed too.
Crazy how you’re able to film such a cohesive video this spontaneously!
Seth, I’ve been riding 30+ years, I’m older than you, have a family and a business. I came to the realization years ago that getting hurt is selfish. Glad to see you came to the same realization. Ride hard, ride safe. 👊🏼
Ugh I crashed this morning and I'm watching this with ice strapped to my body. As a mental health counselor a few concepts come to mind with your dilemma. The planning fallacy, optimism bias and the illusion of control. A lot of us struggle to make safe and realistic decisions, especially those of us with ADHD. A topic for a future video!?
Beautiful introspection, amazing video. This kind of risk management is such a constant equation in my head. I really appreciated hearing your perspective
Maybe shinpads or knee pads and fullface helmet is needed this time
Seriously, he _already bought_ the freaking full-face helmet; why is he not wearing it!?
@@prophetzarquonsome people think they’re uncomfortable and hot as well as constricting peripheral vision but there’s plenty nowadays that are so light and breathable that I honestly am surprised full-face isn’t more common even if you don’t ride downhill.
"Getting hurt is selfish" is a very apt reminder, and it's a lesson i think few of us really think about enough, if at all. I always used to be a very cautious skater, not one to 'send it' at all. still am, really. it was only in my 20s, i was riding my bike more and i kinda stopped caring about getting hurt, (is my bike ok?) but after a particularly nasty scrape, i was reminded, "it's not just you anymore" - and that was just my partner, no kids! Nonetheless a powerful and important reminder for me - glad you're figuring it out too.
Protect your body and more importantly protect your brain.
Thank you for the reminder, being a dad that loves being outdoors, you can forget what could happen if not thanking of being little more careful OR safe.
Getting hurt is selfish
Yes. I am selfish.
Fine, I'll share the hurt generously then.
Thanks for sharing, I’m just getting back into MTB in my 40s after a couple decades off, and even then I was only beginner-intermediate.
So easy to get injured these days, so good to learn from your mistakes.
seth is just a chill guy doing not chill guy things. Love u seth been watching since FL.
As I sit here, approaching 64 years old, and 4 month out from yet another season ending shoulder separation crash. I 'feel' you.
The difference is, I'm a slow-learner. Where-as you stated in this video figured it out. The trick is sticking to it.
Good luck!
Always grateful for your content, Seth. Assessing the risks as we get older isn't easy for any of us with a young mind.
I don't care what the data says, I like watching you when you're having fun. No matter the situation, and being hurt isn't fun man!
I agree with you. And I was laughing throughout the video. You make great content and I’m here for it.
Nice job Seth. I’m 45 now and have to make conscious decisions not to hit certain jumps or bomb long sets of concrete stairs on my cyclocross bike, or etc. It’s better to ride regularly and safely than to go big and get laid up. Your setting a good example for a lot of us who are still 5 at heart : )
Made it 13 years of trail riding, occasionally dabbling in some downhill bike parks and this year was the first time I hurt myself. Separated shoulder and broken collarbone.
I 100% agree it is the the things that you relax on that get you hurt and it's exactly how I did myself in. Glad to see we're both learning from our mistakes when family/kids are involved too.
Cheers to a good 2025!
Good luck brother. I'm 54 and safety is still a third thought but I believe in you! Happy New Year Seth. I appreciate all you do for us!
I wish you the best of luck with this Seth. Just make sure that you don't lose the fun part of making these videos for yourself. I enjoy watching you try things and enjoyed watching you try to 360 the brompton because you seemed to be having fun. So yeah keep safe but make sure to have fun.
We watch your videos because you’re smart and honest. And that’s unique, genuine and the most interesting. But yeah, we go watch dirt jump videos too, but elsewhere.
I hate the injuries, but also I've loved this channel since the beginning for the awesome gnarly riding that pops out of nowhere...
Love your honesty. Thanks for the reminder. Don't be selfish. 👍
I feel like I got a great explanation of huck to flat in the first few minutes and also, a really good set of stories about what's most important when attempting fun tricks. Thanks so much for the vid.
You're the spirit animal that I never was. My voice says no before I even consider it, so watching someone just look at a brompton in the rain and think: "Let's try a 360 on it" is bold.
With that said, do be careful next year.
By all means STAY SAFE!!! Your channel is too cool & enjoyable to miss out on because of an injury!
Seth will forever be one of my favorite youtubers hes so real and honest about everything and takes accountability for things i love you glad your fall was not too bad
I watch a lot of TH-cam. Too much... And you are, unquestionably, my favorite creator. Keep up the awesome work. Stay safe. And, show us how to repair that scuff on the handlebars of your cruiser, whydontya? We all got some of those - and while that might seem simple to you, I wouldn't have the confidence to try and fix it without a little encouragement.
hey Seth, great video. I'm a tick over 50 and cannot afford to get injured like I did in my 20s and 30s, I also do high risk activities as my job. Some things worth looking in to that might help you clock the risks in real time are 'dynamic risk assessment' and as dumb as this sounds maybe doing mini risk assessments for your video concepts - like taking 5min to step through a process to ID and mitigate risk as part of your prep might help you avoid disasters in those predictable situations. Keep doing what you do, this is by far the best bike channel on the website.
Happy New Year Seth! Thanks for keeping us entertained and informed all these years. Cheers
I completely respect this and completely understand it and you have a responsibility to yourself and your family… With that said I would really like to see that hawk video so I don’t get injured because I also have the bug… But significantly less skill. You getting hurt helps us not get hurt…like me trying to teach my S/O there is a method to falling. (Ya know, catching oneself with your hands Vs. tuck and roll). I’ve been inspired to eat better, exercise, more, make smarter purchases, and also find skinny lines and drops… Even on my electric scooter. ( = me getting hurt)
Just something to keep in mind.
Irrelevant, but I just drove from Key West to CT and it was hard not to stop in NC.
Hi, I would like to tell you that there are more creators for many different videos, you are one that people watch because they want to learn something, not because of any fails or things like that. You impart knowledge, and in a great way. And even if my English is not that good enough for me to write to you here, I can understand what you are explaining. I wish you a good start into the new year. Greetings from Germany
And thank you for your amazing content in 2024. Your high quality work is so appreciated.
That was entertaining man lol all your videos actually are !glad you didn’t hurt yourself badly
I'm 62 and broke my leg this year on a trail that I shouldn't have crashed at. Broke a collar bone that needed to be plated 3 years before that. We have the drive to push limits and that just doesn't quit. Still wishing you an injury free future!
I’m pushing 50, and I’m still getting better and pushing myself to go bigger every year! Don’t stop Seth! But do it for you not for views!
I started jumping BMX in the early seventies. Raced MX and street bikes during the eighties. Raced MTB XC through the nineties. Got into Freeride and Downhill in the late nineties and continued this actively through 2021 with lots of crashes/hospital stays. Two years ago I even purchased an old Gary Fisher mtb at a pawn shop in North Carolina, bought some cheap tools at Wallyworld, took it to a xar wash and got it running just goid enough to get some laps at Berm Park.
At 63 I tried once again to DH and now it scared me to death. So, now you see me at the golf course. Enjoy your vids, Seth😀
Wise words! Learned this rather young which is why my MTB progression started off slow. Safe to say I am very confident and know my limits. Have only crashed a few times and nothing major. I still get out and enjoy it as much as I want to so I do not have fomo.
Full face em.
Gotta love the effort you make for this stuff!
This is me. I feel bad for my wife and kid. I hope my last major injury taught me something. Maybe it’s time for more RC for me?! Haha. Spot on Seth. Thanks for sharing.
Seth, keep pursuing what you love and enjoy, but make sure to stay safe. I really enjoyed this. Hope the scrapes and knocks heal up fast. HNY !