That was an excellent example of what I assume most of us do on a typical trail ride. Sadly, it's easy to forget that we're out to have fun! Thanks for the reminder.
Nice, keep the content coming! This is why I'm lucky to have multiple bikes. Trail/Enduro to smash and progress, easier on this old body to not be afraid to case jumps and smooth out my mistakes. But I have so much fun on my "downcountry" hardtail, picking out smooth lines, or gripping and ripping lines I'd take on my FS bikes.
I appreciate the reminder and perspective. Though I feel like it's an ongoing thing that needs reminding, I've recently really been trying to keep this in mind. I love mountain biking and part of the fun and drive is to keep improving, but that can also cause me issues if my motivation and desire to progress becomes about my ego instead of the love of it and the joy continuing to progress brings. I grew up skateboarding and got so obsessed with progressing and pushing what I could do with it, I lost the love and joy of it for a time. Fortunately, I've been able to keep mountain biking sacred in that I haven't gotten lost in feeling a need to be at a certain level or to be competitive. I want it to always be that thing I love but never lose sight of the point.
Dude, sucks about your frame. How did that happen? If it's still under warranty let us know how that process goes. Love the video btw, good message and funny 😆
Hey thanks so much! I'm not sure how it happened, it just instantly felt weird. I thought something was loose because at the time it was covered in a thin layer of dust. After washing, sure enough, a chainstay crack. Propain Customer Service took care of it. All-in-all, it took about a week and a half to get a new rear triangle. Thanks for the comment! Appreciate it.
@slantedground Glad to hear they took care of you and quick. I saw on the tips video that came after this where you first noticed it. Glad it didn't self destruct on one of those jumps or drops.
At the very least, you had fun. As always, thanks for watching. You can pick up your Measure Fun Not Failure Tee in the SG store here on YT.
That was an excellent example of what I assume most of us do on a typical trail ride. Sadly, it's easy to forget that we're out to have fun! Thanks for the reminder.
"You're welcome" My kind of humor. If you ever head to Bentonville, AR, I'll be glad to show you around. Another great vid - keep up the great work!
Thanks for watching and I appreciate the offer!
Yes!! Fantastic message, Josh! "Measure Fun Not Failure " shirt is awesome! Love that Slanted Ground jacket, too! 🔥
Nice, keep the content coming! This is why I'm lucky to have multiple bikes. Trail/Enduro to smash and progress, easier on this old body to not be afraid to case jumps and smooth out my mistakes. But I have so much fun on my "downcountry" hardtail, picking out smooth lines, or gripping and ripping lines I'd take on my FS bikes.
have fun, don't get too injured...longevity!
Um, first of all, that winder breaker is DOPE! Great video Josh, hilarious opener and commentary throughout, lol. You're elite in my book ;)
Thank you sir!
I appreciate the reminder and perspective. Though I feel like it's an ongoing thing that needs reminding, I've recently really been trying to keep this in mind. I love mountain biking and part of the fun and drive is to keep improving, but that can also cause me issues if my motivation and desire to progress becomes about my ego instead of the love of it and the joy continuing to progress brings. I grew up skateboarding and got so obsessed with progressing and pushing what I could do with it, I lost the love and joy of it for a time. Fortunately, I've been able to keep mountain biking sacred in that I haven't gotten lost in feeling a need to be at a certain level or to be competitive. I want it to always be that thing I love but never lose sight of the point.
Love this so true !!!
Just ride. The progression will come.
Brilliant video Josh, and so true 👊👌
Excellent video, why does the Devil have the best tunes and all the best Woods?
Thanks for watching! To answer your questions, it must be all these desperate people making deals.
Your vids rock bro!
Dude, sucks about your frame. How did that happen? If it's still under warranty let us know how that process goes. Love the video btw, good message and funny 😆
Hey thanks so much! I'm not sure how it happened, it just instantly felt weird. I thought something was loose because at the time it was covered in a thin layer of dust. After washing, sure enough, a chainstay crack. Propain Customer Service took care of it. All-in-all, it took about a week and a half to get a new rear triangle. Thanks for the comment! Appreciate it.
@slantedground Glad to hear they took care of you and quick. I saw on the tips video that came after this where you first noticed it. Glad it didn't self destruct on one of those jumps or drops.
Stava says this video is rad.
Fist bump Strava
that's the spirit! 😅 Elite is you!
Excellent point, especially in this age of instagram and quite ridiculous MTB standards in our feeds day in, day out.
nice perspective :)
What's up with Pax 4 and hikers going double earbuds?? I had a similar encounter a few months ago.
I'd rather have double earbuds than sloppy technique like this guy. Just too sloppy for me to watch
Look over your shoulder, Nino Schurter.
It's like I've always said...
Strava doesn't measure happiness.
I'm too short to be elite. I'd have to be micro elite.
"Strava says land to flat" No wonder you have a cracked frame:)