Fat Biking the wake of a cruise ship
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In the last video we took a look at the Mongoose Dolomite, a fat bike that that was shipped to my doorstep for under $200. Although it's not very refined, the price makes the Dolomite tough to complain about. Today, cheaper is most certainly better, because our fat bike may get splashed with a little bit of seawater.
If there’s one good thing I can say about this bike, it’s that it works well on sand. That’s a good thing since I need to bring it across a quarter mile of this stuff to get to where we’re going today.
This is the inlet by Port Everglades, one of the busiest cruise ports on the planet. This 46 foot deep channel can accommodate the largest cruise ships in the world. When these massive ships leave port, they cause the water to recede quickly, creating a kind of temporary low tide. Once the ship passes, the water returns violently like a mini tsunami. My plan is to ride the Dolomite out on to the exposed sand when the water recedes, turning around just before the tsunami approaches. If I time it right, and pedal fast enough, the wave should help push me along back to shore. We’ll call it fat bike surfing.
The reason we’re here today is that a particularly big ship will be leaving for the Bahamas at 4:30. The Oasis of the Seas is over 1,100 feet long, and is propelled by a 27,000 horsepower engine. This is gonna be freaking awesome.
We’ll only get one chance to do this, and right now we’re waiting in torrential downpour. The rain has died down just in time. The water is receding, and it’s pedals up.
Yeah, so that didn’t go as planned. It’s hard for me to blame this on the bike, but it was stuck in too high of a gear for me to get going. I was putting all my weight on the pedals, but it was too little too late. Unsurprisingly, the bike was super buoyant. In fact I could barely push it back down to mount it again. I really hope I have another chance to try and surf this thing, but first I need to get it home and flush it out with fresh water.
As you may know, seawater is one of the most corrosive solutions in the world. Still, boat trailers, and marine equipment are exposed to it all the time, so I’m hoping we can keep this bike running with a little bit of TLC. I’m by no means expecting this to work out perfectly, but it will be interesting to see how much useful life we can get out of it. Tune in next time, and we’ll take a closer look at the short term consequences of submerging my Dolomite in seawater. Then I’ll decide whether its worth another shot.
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"Particularly big cruise ship" 😂🤣 its actually the biggest in the world! Oasis class.
AMAZING
@@ianmangham4570 well since that comment was made its fallen to 3rd but still 3rd biggest ship
@@itsyehippohd8312 oh shut up i knew the sec i open this you were going to be here
@@Frostyfields lol
@@itsyehippohd8312 Now its the fourth biggest ship.
Hey Seth, I was on the Oasis of the Seas and was hoping to see you last Saturday at Port Everglades. I spotted you from Deck 15 of the ship while it was leaving port. I saw an aerial view of your wipeout on the Mongoose when the water rushed back into the channel. I'm glad the weather worked out, and I think it was a good idea.
+Thomas Vinel that's awesome! Check the Port Everglades webcam and see if you can spot yourself; they zoom in on everyone as the ship passes.
+Seth's Bike Hacks Sounds cool, I'll have to check that out.
@@thomasvinel6116 hi Thomas! I was on the internet last Saturday hoping to spot you in the Everglades port webcam as they zoomed in on everyone on the Oasis of the sea cruise ship as it passed leaving port. I managed to spot you on deck 15 as you watched Seth, I'm glad the weather worked out and I think it was a good idea.
2:23. Every man for himself
Lol 😂😂😂😂lamo
Hell yeah the camera man was getting out of there LOL
Seth at the beginning of his YT channel:
*"Let me show you how to do a bunny hop."*
Seth in 2016:
*"Let's rush towards the biggest cruise ship with a fat bike on tsunami waves!!"*
LOL
so true
Seth in 2017:
"Let's bike through tornadoes with a Walgoose".
+Sixx Seth in 2018
"Lets fly into space with a modified kids mountainbike"
Uros Ozegovic Seth in 2020
"Let's topple a nations government with only a BMX."
Uros Ozegovic
"There's some jackass out there trying to surf his bike!" - Some guy on the cruise ship. I don't think pulling it off would have been more entertaining than getting tossed around.
BKXC were u on that giant ship
Rip Mongoose fat bike
2016-2016 cause: Too much pee water
ew
Oh look, we have the same pfp
AASH media group me too
Props for wearing a helmet though! xD
+nerdexproject I probably should have worn a life jacket, but the helmet was a great place to mount a camera!
How strong of an ocean swimmer are you Seth? If you attempt this again, I would get a seasoned ocean lifeguard there as backup. I say that as a former Ocean Rescue supervisor in NC. Shit can get dicey real quick, even with life jackets. Ocean currents and swift moving water are no joke.
Also, loving the channel man. Learning a shit load!
+Evan Kennedy It's actually a pretty well known activity in Fort Lauderdale to swim there when the boats come, and many travel blogs even mention it. As far as I know there have been no casualties.
+Seth's Bike Hacks Oh cool. Stay safe and have fun man.
nerdexproject Q
You had one job
I love how u decorate the face on your thumbnail sometimes... I notice the little stuff. Your hard work isn't going unnoticed... keep it up =D
thanks! Even if only a few people notice I'll always keep up with the details
That's awesome! I bought a cheap cruiser (still had the baby seat on it) from a garage sale just for jumping into a pond behind our neighborhood growing up. It was a ton of fun and we all got our $30 out of it
the front brake must be good if you were able to do a stoppie on it.
+beast from the east well I threw my weight forwards very hard, and squeezed with my entire hand... on either of my mountain bikes I can do it with one finger.
go straight to hydraulic you will not regret it I converted from novella's and haven't looked back since
no problem
I disagree with @bert Bass Boost If you want a reliable nice feeling brake bb7 is the way to go, cheap tektro's give you more stopping power but poor modulation and poor reliability this meant we had loads of issues with them at the bike shop i used to work at.
Both good in their own respect, and some of the tektro's were fine for ages. I'd just rather have the reliability og cable for that price, or pick up some second hand shimano deores if you want to go hydraulic
If you need to squeeze with entire hand and throw weight over bars and only achieve stoppie, those brakes are horrendous
Thinking outside of the box, you're channel is going to EXPLODE.
Imagine being on the cruise ship looking out of your window and seeing...
This
'a particularly big ship...' xD
BIGGEST cruise liner in the world :D awesome video
I couldn't help but laugh my ass off when you hit by that wave haha.
Omg the laughing at 3.45 - so good! 🤣🤣🤣
Damn Bro....I was praying and laughing at the same time. Great video!!!
could tell you weren't turning early enough way before 😂
Love your videos Seth! Absolutely hilarious, loved the Walgoose videos as well, and the hip-flask tip in your bike hacks series is just gold. I see so many serious riders on my trails that I would love to get the hip flask out for. Awesome. Thank you!
I've been trying to wheelie for so long but I'm not giving up!!
Same
I have been wheelien for a year or two, i can wheelie probably 10-20 meters but at that point i start turning
I did chaser wheelies for a year, then took a year to learn break control. now everyone asks me how I wheelie so well lol. Keep it up, time and effort and you'll get it :)
This video got nothing to do with wheelie!
Lol me too
That is the spirit of biking! Ride wherever you want to!
never fail to impress. what a beast!
Ive been watching you and "The Singletrack Sampler" for about a month now and you guys motivated me enough to order a 600€ Hardtail and to start to work out again. Thanks
I've been on that ship when that happens, its so cool. That was probably my most favorite cruise I've been on.
Same
Just watched this with my lady and she said "This is why on average women live longer than men". Loved this video, both of us did.
The dude just ran and left him behind😂😂💀
I just wanted to comment and say your videos are awesome. The production quality is incredible and they have been seriously helpful in my mountain bike search. Keep up the good work dude!
+MachuPichuBomber thanks!
Holy shit I've never hit a notification faster
Same
^
SO true
right on Amber!
totally true
I was choking on my dinner watching this I was laughing so much! Oscar would have loved it.
Lol there was 0% chance that this would ever work, but hey props to you for having fun with it!! You got skill
It really changes between what we usually see on yt in mtb and your video, keep on this way!
Funny! Crazy...that Mongoose is going for over $700 now!
The lady laughing at the end was awesome. Lol.
lol yes, that was my sister with the camera, watching me go down in flames
+Seth's Bike Hacks
Technically, you went down in waves.
Just sayin...
Love your videos man!
"We only get one chance to do this!" priceless :D so epic
Props for trying! That is something that I would have tried too! Classic!
Is any one gonna not talk about watching Seth nearly drown for 1/3 of the video
this is why I love your channel...
Man you don't know how much I have enjoyed this video!
Thats what you call "Everythign went according to plan folks"
I screamed like a little girl when I saw the notification and my dad called me gay.
LOL
Trooolllooolllooollllllloooooooooo
best
Lone Wolf I ALSO HAVE THIS CYCLE
Your videos are the best, every afternoon i get on my laptop just to check if you have uploaded a video! Thanks Seth!!!
I que the samurai music when you break down the definition of "g".
Epic as always!
giggles at the end for the win!
seeing the massive ship up close to the shore was pretty awesome
Awesome vid Seth!!
you bought a bike just to film a single video? ...I love it!
Hooray you did it! Excellent video!
That was hilarious. It's as if you were on a mission, and the music made it feel comedic. Awesome stuff Seth and I can't wait to see what else you are going to subject this fat bike to!
well planned, well executed. Bravo!
Dolomite it's time to ride! Said Zro 🤣🤣🤣
Ah two of my favorite things. Cruise ships and bikes
Hi! I'm from Brazil, Piaui, Parnaíba city, your videos are really cool. I will look for a video teaching her to do bunny hop on a road bike! Congratulations!
Two of my favorite things in one video! Nice job!
Someone in the background cracking up!!! love it
One of the most interesting channels in YT. TY!
I really hope to see you surf that bike...that is going to be wicked!
"RAAAARRRRRGHLAAARRRLLLLAAA" HAHAHAHAH
WORTH IT
Ha ha that guy was screaming like a frightened Famer😁😂🤣
i love the way you make your videos
You just made the SHARK movie look like a walk in the park.
27 000 hp engine! And I thought top fuelers had big engines😂
Let's get Seth too 2 million subs
Pretty awesome being so close to the large ship on a bike
Thanks for sending up the price Seth! 🤣🤣🤣🤣 love these fun vids
Now thinking about it, I’ve almost gone onto that cruise ship
You should have cleaned it with wd-40 right after to kill the rust and then you clean it with water...
haha awesome man I was expecting something special the anti climax was still very funny though.
that was the funniest thing I have seen in a while
I know I’m SUPER late to comment this, but I think I was on that ship. I saw a guy biking on the Sand, going towards the ship as it was leaving
Ha! That made my morning. Thanks, Seth!
What a great video Seth!
Hey, at least we know the bike works as a floatation device haha.
Dude! I've watched Danny Mac, Martyn Ashton, and Fabio do sick flips and stuff, but that water you got into was pretty bloody rough! Great unique stunt! I can't wait till next time...
Also what about "Seth rides across a swimming pool filled with custard"? I'm sure that's doable on that bike.
"Might get splashed with a little bit of sea water" *Bike is submerged*
Wow mind blown. I was on that cruise looking over confused as to why there was a bike in the water
That went so much better than I hoped it would. Hah.
Legends are watching this in 2022
This is brilliant!
Way to go for trying man.
Awesome video!!!!
I've actually been on that same spot and also on the same ship, Oasis of the seas!
Imagine : an whatsapp notification have came when he was riding cycle and he forgot that he was in water , so he took the phone and forgot pedalling.
Nice video i am definitely excited to see the next. keep it up G
Dude that was crazy. That water cane rushing in fast
I couldnt wait for this video!
Хорошо меня насмешил... ))) Спасибо, теперь будем знать, что с фетбайком в море не утонешь! )))
Hahaha ur plan sounded good...haha thumbs up bud..
That dive 10/10
this video was amazing. keep it up Seth
It's amazing that a ship that size has a draft of less than 46'
Pretty original dude I'll give you that lol
This was a incredibly fun watch!
Good Video , Keep up the good work !
i love u honestly i wait for your videos and check if ther up everyday
Can you make a video about how to pick the right size mountain bike?
that looked like it was a blast
Please do this again! I wanted to see a success
At 3:28 I was very surprised to see that Pacific Cycle owns Mongoose....i used to have a pacific walmart bike and Vertex bike (also made by pacific) as a kid. Its like they make all the cheap bikes with different brand names
I shit my pants when I Saw the notification like most of you! Keep it up Seth you're my hero
Great video.... thx for sharing!!!! That was quite a dive btw!!!!!
First video of yours that I watched. Hopefully your others won't suck as hard as this one did!