Yep...I have a brand new Aethos I impulsively bought when it came in stock. Had to grab it quick. I've put like 50 miles on it, and it's an amazing bike...but realized my other bikes are nice too and don't need it. Now I've just started the process to sell it :(
I did the same thing, had a decked out yeti, but realized I don’t need all this so I got a commencal at a more reasonable price that I honestly like a lot more.
Honestly I would imagine you have a more care free time riding a cheaper/ simpler bike. If something breaks, or you crash, or rocks fly up at your frame etc. etc. you won't feel as bad as you would with a really expensive "dream bike". At least for me I would much rather have an "old faithful" bike then a "my baby" bike.
Totally understand the "it's not the bike it's the rider" argument. I remember going out to the racetrack with my 420hp Mustang and getting absolutely SMOKED by a Mazda Miata because I had no idea what I was doing. High end doesn't always translate to faster. You still gotta know how to shred!
sincerity? title states sold my dream bike after a month, starts video with "this is not clickbait" proceeds to explain hes been riding the bike for a couple months and in the past 4 or 5 weeks questioned why he has it.
@Luis Gonzalez you are damn right we just need to keep practicing and have skills its not about the bike. I already have my hardtail and i love it. I wanted to buy full sus but nahh i want to save money to go holiday
God bless you brother. We sometimes fall into the trap of idolizing these material things too much. It's important to be content. This world wants us to always be craving the newest thing even if we don't need it.
Amen Josh! I subscribed to your channel when you first started years ago but lost interest as it seemed that you were on this new bike spree for a while. Loved your honest perspective and it definitely spurred my interest in your channel again!
@@sebastiendoucet06 Yep i have a yeti that far out paces my skill level but .....Life is short and i dont have a ton of hobbies..Nothing wrong with owning that one really nice toy...Lord knows..Most of us work our damn asses off most of the time...Nothing wrong with a grail.
My full squish is BY FAR the flag ship of my stable. Lets be honest, throwing money at a 140+ travel bike in the right places does lighten and liven it up. That bike will be right at home on a group ride with short travel bikes, so it starts to become a two in one deal.
I ride on a trail approximately 90km a week. I own one bike. It's a 2016 Kona Taro. I replace what breaks, I service it and I add upgrades when needed or wanted. If you are about riding you have one bike otherwise you are about showing people what you have.I always ride alone. It is "me" time. Riding has kept my sanity over the last couple of years. I have health problems and the riding helps me a lot.
I have been looking at newer geometry hardtails and full squish bikes to replace my entry level old geo hardtail. I still have a great time on my current "down counrty" converted bike and it doesn't have any issues or worn out parts yet. I will ride it until I get a new one and keep this as a workout/daily rider. I am with you on not needing the latest and greatest but in my case the new geo stuff would benefit me for the riding I do. I'm looking at mid travel (150mm) bikes with alloy frames and some reliable shimano deore components and I'm a happy camper! Thanks for sharing your mtb hobby with use all!
Wow, this is crazy.. what my life could have been.. SE Washington here. Josh as well 😂. Felt like I was called to service.. became as backslidden as one can be.. almost 6 years clean now. Used to race and ride BMX as well. Just got back into mountain biking, bought a 17 Stumpy. Got the wife a bike as well. Hopefully I’ll see ya around sometime. Keep it up 🤙 you inspired me to get my butt back in a pew. Great video, great idea on simplifying. I’m actually starting a channel with me and the misses and would love to bend your ear on some tips and tricks along the way.
I watch your videos every once in awhile, but this one made me subscribe. I relate to the message you’re trying to convey since I’m building up a budget bike and believe in the “ride what you got” mentality. Hope to see great things from your channel.
So cool to see you practice what you preach. Years ago I got passed in a long climb by a guy on a low budget bike wearing jeans and the wife tells me “it’s not the bike, it’s the rider.” (She rides too). Words that have stuck with me for a long time. First time to the channel. Love your message.
Love this message. And I share your mindset. I came back to cycling/MTB this year after many years away, and for the best reason of all-my young daughter has mastered her "two-wheeler" and loves riding. While I knew that my holdover from the 90s wasn't going to cut it, I also knew that what mattered was riding and having fun-not the bike. So I found a still-old-but-newer-than-mine MTB that had been upgraded some and well cared for, and bought it online for a few hundred bucks. A few more upgrades of my own and a tune-up from my local shop, and now we ride as a family all the time and love it. It's all about the enjoyment!
What a good message. When I first started it was about the ride and improving skills. Full suspension bikes were just beginning to show up and many were terrible so I rode a hardtail with front suspension. I upgraded parts as they broke and enjoyed learning to fix my bike. Thank you for the video.
Love your honest and genuine approach. Even $3,000 is a huge budget for many new mountain bikers like myself. Happy to continue to watching your journey.
Great message and I agree whole heartedly. It’s easy to get caught up with the next best thing but contentless is the key to life. Godliness with contentment is great gain.
Thanks for this, and I couldn't agree more. Go ride, and above all HAVE FUN! Don't worry about what your riding, if it gets you up and down the hill with a smile on your face, keep going!
I just bought a Santa Cruz Bronson 2022 after riding a 2017 Felt for 3 years. I diagree... I am jumping like never before with the new found stability of the Bronson. The Bronson has flattened out the trail and, surprisingly, climbs like the Dream! I couldn't be happier with the money I've spent.
Great message to all your viewers! To me it’s always insane, when some other you tubers just buy bike every year. It is just unnecessary and won’t make you a better rider. Ride what you have and just have fun!
Love this video! I’m a born again Christian too, and I just love the way your putting God first in your channel and biking! We only need one bike, but God is enough joy for us! He supplies all we need! Bikes are a plus
Yep. I have just one MTB, a V1 Evil the Following (3 grand from Jenson USA in 2020) which I recently upgraded to I9 carbon wheels w/ a Hydra hub. Man, I LOVE checking out new bikes and tech but I don’t need all that new stuff. This bike does what I need so f*cking we’ll. BTW, I first saw this bike in a video of yours, “How much is too much travel?). Same got orange rig…..I LOVE IT!!!
Josh, that’s a pretty wise decision. Sometimes it takes a bit of money to understand that we don’t need the latest and greatest. Good to hear you’re keeping your priorities in mind.
Love your decision to align and prioritize your principles to your bike stable. Also awesome to know you are committed and love shepherding your church as pastor. May God bless you abundantly.
Subscribed! Mad respect for your attitude to this mate, I have been riding a modified xc bike down every trail I find. Your old bike would be my dream bike but I spend all my money on my kids bikes. I love that you are genuine enough to make the decision to go back to what you believe. Watched your channel for a bit but I subscribed because of this video.
After having nothing but carbon frames for the last several years, i recently found myself back on an alloy frame. Absolutely no regrets! I agree, the industry is pushing for hyper expensive bikes to become the normal. Yes, my entire build group on my bikes has been top tier (AXS, eeWings, RSC's, I9/NOBL, Cane Creek), but those parts found themselves on an alloy frame 1/3rd the cost of a carbon frame, and the alloy build rides just as good as any carbon frame and dare I say this new alloy frame is on par with Yeti's switch infinity. Shout out to Canfield and the CBF suspension! As for weight, its negligible, my alloy Canfield weighs just the same as my last Stumpjumper EVO. My $0.2, save money on an alloy frame and dump your hard earned coin in to top tier components.
This was an awesome video to watch and something I think people new to mtb need to see. I have been riding for nearly 3 years, I started on a budget hard tail and moved to a second 2015 merida full susser. It is more than capable, it keeps up fine with other bikes, I ride with people on a variety of different bikes at different price points. The bike has never let me down, there has been some wear and tear but that's to be expected. Mtb can be expensive but you will not have any less of an experience if you dont have a top of the line bike. And you can only go as fast as YOU can go. 9 times out of 10 the bike will out perform you. Just ride what you've got folks! Never heard of this channel before but I'm now a subscriber!
Josh, thank you so much for this video. I really needed to hear this right now. I have been unhappy with some of the parts on my bike and the way they have been performing, but I should be grateful for what I have and have fun! Thank you.
You said it man sometimes we all get caught up and stop appreciating the good things we have in guilty of this but this vid rlly shows me how fortunate I am
Bro. I’ve been feeling this lately. Exhausted and caught up in the MTB game of more is better, etc. I’ve literally bought a new bike and sold a bike each season since 2017 in trying to keep up. And I was in the Enduro biking scene as well… I am trying to kick it just like you are! I now only have a YT Izzo and it’s all the travel and all the bike I need for my skills and dad life (like you, have two kids and I am teacher with a busy job). Thanks for putting out this refreshing message. I really needed it today! :)
I’ve bought my bike last fall. It’s a entry level cx hardtail. 100 mm travel air fork, stock tires, entry level sram SX group set. After a month I tought „Man, I need better shifter, better fork, better pedals etc” but for now, I don’t need any high end components. Just hop on my bike and go where I want to go. No need to complain. It’s all about having fun of what you already have.
I have a 10+ year old 26” Pivot Mach 5 that after a 27.5 front wheel change still makes me smile. I worked in the Bike Industry for over 13 years but the constant push to ‘next’ and ‘upgrade’ and the sheer waste of the Industry burnt me out. Now I ride what I ride with no desire to upgrade or change bikes and to me that adds another level of freedom to my MTBing.
Man. I have a 2018 Trance, all stock besides tires and brake pads (usage). For the longest time I felt stressed over not being able to own a boutique bike all carbon’d everything and it genuinely made me start to dislike MTB in general. Then one day I realized that what I had already bought was awesome, it is enough and I have been seriously enjoying every ride since then. My 2018 trance 3 is adequate and I routinely smoke other riders on much lighter/more expensive and newer bikes. Good video
Totally agree. 2018 anthem here with only a wheel set upgrade. I’ve been looking at a new Santa Cruz for the past few weeks and almost dropped $7k on it until I realized I was passing several SCs on the trail with riders 20 years younger than me. Sticking with my giant for now.
this is my first time seeing your channel. 3 mins into this video I already think that you are way more humble and care way more about the message you put out with you channel than almost every other youtuber!
LOVE THIS. how refreshing! we all get caught up in this MTB world where everything is bigger and better and nicer and more expensive ... let's all refocus on the joy of biking
In a world where "the right numbers of bikes is always N + 1" this is refreshing to hear. I too have only the time for 1 bike moderately priced bike in my life between family/religious/work responsibilities. I've recently gotten back into the sport after walking away for a while after years of racing. I'm keeping it simple with one trail bike (Commencal Meta TR29 when it arrives in Jan with only a few minor upgrades planned - cushcore, better dropper, etc) and am focusing more on enjoying the ride with friends, trying new things, stopping to enjoy where I am along the trail and not on training/racing/miles. This was my first time watching a video from your channel and you've earned a new subscriber in me.
Hello, I was recommended this video on TH-cam. I am not a mountain bike guy but, this video is awesome! Too many people on here try to push the high end agenda and its refreshing to see you go the other way. Thank you and God bless!!
I have bought the nicest bikes once I had the money for it, had a new Trek Roscoe 27.5, dropper post and everything. Got a Kona Operator DH bike. But the bike that really made me happy was a YT Industries Noton from 2010 26" and never looked back at expensive bikes ever since
Best and most honest MTB video I’ve seen in ages. My favourite current bike is a cheap second hand $ 700 Fuse hardtail, cheap brakes, no dropper seat and 10 measly gears. It’s not even the right size for me but I thrash it and don’t worry about it getting scratched. When people start dropping $10K+ on a bike ,I think we have lost the point of MTBing. I hardly watch any of the TH-cam channels I used to watch, all the usual suspects because it always seems to be new this, new that. Who cares. None of them have influenced me to buy crap I don’t need to enjoy a simple bike ride. But you Josh mr Daily MTBRider are guilty of influencing me in one regard. Yes I got a mini truck, and I would rather see an update on that if you still have it. I applaud the honesty in this video, family first.
Wow, this is something a lot of people talk about but rarely act upon. I've been happy riding myself but always looking for a probably unnecessary updates. It's like you said: all about the company and riding itself. Having a perfect bike won't fix nor replace that. Also - a pastor wouldn't have been my first guess for your occupation :D Thanks for sharing and happy trails!
Well done. I am still on a 2016 Kona Process 153. While upgrades have improved the feel, Im still not looking to change the frame. Started racing DH this year and it has held up just fine!
I love this. So many ‘tubers start on everyday bikes and as they get successful they get the top bikes most can’t ever hope to own. Everyday people can’t relate. One of my fav tubers.
I'm 70 years old and the best bike i ever got is my $8000 e-bike, I can do so may things with it that I can not do on my non e-bike. I know where you are coming from ....but the thrill of riding with the good guys like you on the harder trails and doing it for hours on end is why my love of mountain biking has increased many times over. Do not feel guilty about riding the best bike and remember when you get to be my age, be thankful you can still ride like you did when you were young!
This video is probably the best mtb video posted in quite some time in my opinion. To be a fairly new rider is quite intimidating to be honest and more people should take your approach in videos and, especially, on forums where new riders get smashed when asking beginner questions or asking about an entry level bike they would like to buy. Thanks
Stoked for you. You’ll be blessed for refocusing. God has been trying to teach me the same thing. I noticed when you got your mini-truck that you weren’t getting the satisfaction you are looking for, and this video made me so happy to see you moving the other direction. Like I said, I need the encouragement myself. Thank you for being a good example.
I am a snob when it comes to bikes. I have 5 bikes, the most pricey costing $11k. It is my experience that fancy parts make the experience of riding more enjoyable. I mostly ride alone and I don't care if someone appreciates my XTR over a GX or NX, I get the better stuff because often times it works better, it is lighter and/or stronger. Just my 2c. Ride what you can afford and enjoy......
I went out and got my dream bike this year. Yeti SB150 T2 and then put Industry 9 EN315's on it. I regret nothing and definitely won't be selling it. Taking it with me on my permanent vacation now that I am retired.
I did the same thing a few years ago. It took forever, but I wanted to build up a sweet MOOTS YBB and put all high end components on it. While I was doing the build I built up a simple cheap single speed and loved it. When I finally finished the MOOTS, took it out and didn't have as much fun on it as I did my single speed. Sold it off and still ride single speeds today. Are those single speeds, custom made from high quality steel tubing?..Yes, but I still love the simplicity.
Wow! In a world so full of consumerism and influencers telling us to buy this and that is very satisfying to get such a powerful and honest message. Thank you for this and also the update about you channel. Keep it up and enjoy your ride! ✊
Great advice. It's so easy to get drawn in and spend up on bikes and kit. They are nice of course but simple, reliable affordable bikes can be so much fun which is what most of us are after. Pimp and new doesn't equal better / more fun.
Mountain biking should be about mountain biking, not mountain bikes. It’s fine to have a nice bike or two, but we should never let materialism overcome the stoke of riding. Congrats on getting back to basics.
If someone enjoys working on bikes as much as riding, or along with riding, nothing wrong with that necessarily. But it can easily be an endless cycle of upgrades. And you can work on much cheaper bikes and still enjoy the working with your hands part that balances out a more desk type job.
In 2015 I bought a Santa Cruz 5010. I’ve put over 6k miles on it, raced it at Sea Otter, shuttled at Downieville and everything in between. The old girl still has plenty of life in her and I’m happy with my one bike quiver. I love my bike, take care of it, and it’s treated me well.
Man, that's such an important message (specially in the bike influencer industry). I was subscribed to your channel already, but i wish i could do it again. Congrats on the honesty and integrity Josh!
You are my new hero! I've got an old Trek, which I've upgraded a bunch of bits and pieces on, and I've always got FOMO as all my friends have upgraded to full squish, and I'm still running my cheap arse bike! But I really like riding. I like it on my crappy old bike. I'd like it on a new bike too... but this video is another good reminder that the skills that I'm learning are the most important thing. Thanks Josh.
Agree 100%. the fun in mountain biking is the challenge it represents; you have the same fun in a mostly basic bike as in a very expensive one; recentely, i got to ride a vintage steel mtb: cantilever brakes, no dropper post, no suspension at all, thumb shifters, etc. and while I was way slower than my friends in full sus. bikes, the only thing that I really missed from my modern, full sus. bike, were the disc brakes.
I love your attitude n approach to riding. It's all about the skill of the rider. Fundamentally u just need a bike that will suit the riding and trails that you are most inclined to ride. Especially if you stick to mostly familiar fun local trails. As most riders do. Thank you for this video and the honesty.
Funny you mentioned this. While I love supporting local bike shops, I'm glad they're having problem getting stock. Parts and frames are the best they're going to get. Fit yourself with the parts that matches your style and then a frame. You don't need new parts. If you need a new frame, sell the one you have and pick another one that fits the parts you have. You don't need to buy a whole new bike
I just upgraded from a $700 used 2003 DH bike to a 10k carbon Enduro Rocky Mountain. Big step but I love the bike. It's a dream on the trails. Sure I probably could have been happy on a 5k bike, but I like this one more. I'm comfortable on it, better brakes, longer fork, this stuff helps with my weight. To each their own though. Good on ya for recognizing an overstep.
This is why I love my Specialized Status 160! It wasn't cheap but it also wasn't too expensive and it's a low to midrange bike when compared to that Evil Offering V2 you had. I will most likely never need anything nicer or fancier than this bike and I have a ton of fun on it every time I ride which is all that matters!
I really appreciate you opening up and sharing what you do for a living. I’ve always enjoyed your channel and the humbleness of your presentations. I know I get lost in having the latest and greatest but just like you said, the reality is that most of us with full time jobs and family don’t really need that. I just recently purchased a Specialized Status 140 and will hopefully be taking it out soon. The bike was 2600.00, which I feel is still expensive but for the build, it was better than anything else I could find for that price in my home town of Santa Cruz Ca. Keep the videos coming. 👍
Only debilitating part is the body helps on the knees and back the full suspension will always fill a need. Some of it is terrain which like downhill are rocking a inner dream and love for the need. You are right the passion for the trails tracks and roads all have a specific build to conquer the dream how much to spend who knows. The real question is what to do next and that's purely have fun enjoy and live flourishing in the gifts we are given to enjoy which is one another. Bless you and everyone on the journey of life rolling the trails, tracks, and roads of earth's gardens.
I do the same but i buyed a gravel, do-it-all bike, it's incredible how well climb on dirt and how much is fun on trails. Next step is a full ebike for all the alpine long enduro distance ride. But your Evil is a real dream bike, you could keep it just to watch instead of tv.
Josh, amazing to hear your a pastor! My son OneMTB has been working for our church this summer spreading the good word by managing their Instagram. Maybe you’ve had a positive influence on him in more ways than you know.
@@A.D.D.O.C.D.T , it goes back to Genesis. I'd recommend reading about Adam and Eve. It explains Covid 19 pretty well, along with all of the other causes of human suffering.
@@dezzydiamond7121 you think religious belief matters to the fallen state of ALL men? Let's be honest even atheist know truly deep down something is wrong with this world! But religion is SOOOO much different than relationship my friend
As a theologian and teacher who fell in love in mtb recently, as soon as I heard you saying "I'm actually a pastor..." ... I subbed IMMEDIATELY! keep it going brother!
you and me both brother. just had to take a longer break from yt and step back from the grind and the pressure of constantly having to come up with ways to please the algo. and everybody knows that product videos are being pushed way harder than experience vids, with only a few creators being able to transcend that logic. i see more and more of us going "hol'up, is this what i wanted when i started?" there's more fruit in doing things than having things, and you're quite on the right track there imho.
Love the message. Did the same on my channel when I realized I was peddling endless consumerism, albeit with watches. Keep hobbies as stuff you do, not bottomless pits of materialism. Big love from Detroit
Just gonna simplify.... To 3 bikes, not including the rest of the family. :D I understand though. I just sold two carbon X01 built Evils and only ride my humble (haha) GX built, aluminum wheeled 100% stock Insurgent. Ride it for XC, ride it for park, ride it to the beach. It's my bike.
Mad props!! I just got my first full suspension with 120mm front and rear travel, decent parts for around ~2k. I think I'll be staying with that bike for a long time!
@@davidbea3711 polygon Siskiu d7. I'm not sure how much I'd reccomend it though. Only good if you can get your hands dirty. I noticed some errors in the build when I got mine and had to do some quick fixes. It's 1699 retail, but with tax and some upgrades such as tubeless tires, frame protection, and other small things, I think it'll be 2000 total
Great message man, I think a lot of people can relate. I've been in the same place with mountain biking as well as music. When it comes down to it, hardly no one is going to notice the difference between a $500 dollar guitar through a $500 amp simulator, and a $3000 boutique guitar and through a $5000 handwired tube amp. Same deal with bikes. I'm not a great rider, and as much as I think a nice FS would be fun, I downgraded from my ~2k hardtail and built up a bike for around $800 that I still won't be outriding anytime soon. On top of it all, there's something that feels really satisfying about using the gear you have near to it's full potential, rather than having really nice gear you always have a slight twinge of guilt that you're not good enough to justify having it. At least that's been my experience. God bless!
Just added another bike to my Diamondback Catch 1… just got a custom Santa Cruz V10CC. Yea it’s partly the bike you are riding that will determine how the ride feels when landing big jumps. 130mm of travel to 215mm of travel just can’t be described you have to experience it.
I guess it all depends on what and how you ride. I still have, and very highly enjoy, my 2001 Brodie hardtail but found myself riding park. So, I got my first F/S. A 2015 Pivot Firebird. It was great and helped me take my riding to the next level. Soon I found myself looking into a downhill bike ... but this would be another bike. I did some research and looked around for a "do it all" bike. Then a friend let me ride his Trek Slash and , after researching it, I pulled the trigger on my first brand new high end ( at 52 years old I can finally afford one) mountain bike. I couldn't be happier with this bike. My progression, even in the short time I've had the Slash, is undeniable! I'm not a bike snob in any way! Maybe I missed the message here but having the "latest & greatest" sometimes just happens ... I keep my hardtail because it's loads of fun and sometimes ... ya gotta get back to basics. I'm glad your decision has inspired others, good luck and ride safe!
Thank you for this honesty (that we all know is true even if we get swayed sometimes). You also forget that the most important thing is to have fun!!!!!!.
Very interesting bike-xistential video. I currently have a "full quiver" too, and feel more and more disgusted by My own excess. I admit I found myself chasing the "perfect bike" which doesn't exist of course. I am a counselor so study psychology, what we experience when piling up bikes and stuff is our brain tricking us into thinking the next and best will make us more stoked. Then hedonic adaptation occurs and the new bike quickly looses its zing Zang. Anyway, I very much appreciate your video and am ready to simplify my mountain biking life too, and just enjoy the riding.
this is so true I feel like people want to get the best climbing bike or the best bike for designing, when you really should look back to your first mountain bike, it probably not the best desinding or climbing bike but in hindsight you had fun on it, you made it work for what you wanted to do. In short you can get used to riding pretty much bike in any situation. You just need to be content for what you have and you will have so much more fun and enjoyment.
Well if you can afford it... Buy the best you can..life is short. But being practical is the way to go for most of us. But honestly, expensive bikes with top toast modern parts is very nice to ride.
So great to see a mountain bike TH-camr deciding to ride a bike which more people can afford! Especially while many TH-camrs are going in the other direction. I do with you'd keep a hardtail though. I'm sure that's what the majority of your subscribers ride anyway.
The lord tells us to be content in what we have for he will provide all we need. I struggle with this at times but not as much as I use to.I have one hard tail for my needs as I get older I would like to get a full suspension at 60 years old Iam still riding and that’s a blessing. Have a awsome day
Kudos on your video. I've been in the bike industry for over 20 years and it amazes me how many people only want the latest and not necessarily the greatest.
If you love the sport/hobby like nobody's business and you have the money to spend, getting "more bike than you need" or "too much bike" need not be an issue. If you can afford more bike, by all means GET MORE BIKE!!!
The best bike in the world is the one you're having fun on right now. A great message to stop chasing the next best thing and focus on improving your skills, not your bike. Great post! :)
I totally agree with you on this. I think people tend to have way more bike than they need, in both price and travel/capability. Bikes are pretty simple and we all ride them to have fun. If you find you're bored with your local trails or are too stressed when riding that you'll break your $2k wheels, I think simplifying and going with something less expensive is the way to go. Very few people, if any, need an $8k bike.
Ill give ya treefiddy, let me know where to send the check:) On a serious note though, I just got back into riding after a nearly 15 year break. Buying a bike was the weirdest most uncomfortable thing to do with everything going on in the world. Most stores here in the bay area were bare, so there was no way of trying out a bike if you wanted to play the order lottery with the shop. I ended up going with a rocky mountain growler 50 after ordering a 40 only because the 50 came in first and there was no ETA on the 40. It's a great bike that can be ridden anywhere I would have taken a full suspension. It really makes you choose good lines and use your skills instead of just riding over things.
Well said. From one mountain biking pastor to another, I GET IT. Good on you. I don’t ride the latest and greatest, but I have FUN. And Godliness with contentment is great gain!
As a fellow Christian and both a avid mountain and golfer I get the struggle. We talk about not needing all the shiny things. That we can’t take them with us. But our entire culture tells us otherwise. Thank you for not only sticking to what you believe but also putting it up for the entire TH-cam community to see.
I did the same thing with my “dream bike.” Fell for all the hype. Dropped like 8k. Carbon everything. Sold it. Went simpler, and I’m way happier.
Sup Jared
Yep...I have a brand new Aethos I impulsively bought when it came in stock. Had to grab it quick. I've put like 50 miles on it, and it's an amazing bike...but realized my other bikes are nice too and don't need it. Now I've just started the process to sell it :(
How much ya lose?
I did the same thing, had a decked out yeti, but realized I don’t need all this so I got a commencal at a more reasonable price that I honestly like a lot more.
Honestly I would imagine you have a more care free time riding a cheaper/ simpler bike. If something breaks, or you crash, or rocks fly up at your frame etc. etc. you won't feel as bad as you would with a really expensive "dream bike". At least for me I would much rather have an "old faithful" bike then a "my baby" bike.
Totally understand the "it's not the bike it's the rider" argument. I remember going out to the racetrack with my 420hp Mustang and getting absolutely SMOKED by a Mazda Miata because I had no idea what I was doing. High end doesn't always translate to faster. You still gotta know how to shred!
Miata Is Always The Answer :))))
miata drivers at trackdays are always fast
I did track days for yrs, was always surprised at those Miata's, great cheap way to enjoy the track
miataaaaa
Or maybe just don't bother what people are doing and buy the bike because you want to? Or because it helps you ride better?
Josh, I tip my hat to you for your sincerity, well done. A good rider does not need a $10k bike to have fun and enjoy MTB. Kudos 2 U! 👍
sincerity? title states sold my dream bike after a month, starts video with "this is not clickbait" proceeds to explain hes been riding the bike for a couple months and in the past 4 or 5 weeks questioned why he has it.
@@lukeatmadik4644 lmaoooo
@Luis Gonzalez you are damn right we just need to keep practicing and have skills its not about the bike. I already have my hardtail and i love it. I wanted to buy full sus but nahh i want to save money to go holiday
@@ryujitakasu100 Thanks, I ride a FS bike right now, but my next bike will be a HT to spice things up 🤘😎
@@LuisGonzalez-nx2pn all the best my friend ride hard and stay safe all the time 👍
Such a positive message. We all need to enjoy the little things and have some peace of mind.
@@FloridaEbikes ya..You can own an 8k ride and still enjoy the little things...I aint giving eveything up in life.
@@FloridaEbikes This is true ..it isn't..
God bless you brother. We sometimes fall into the trap of idolizing these material things too much. It's important to be content. This world wants us to always be craving the newest thing even if we don't need it.
Amen Josh! I subscribed to your channel when you first started years ago but lost interest as it seemed that you were on this new bike spree for a while. Loved your honest perspective and it definitely spurred my interest in your channel again!
“I have too nice of a bike!” Says no one ever but Josh lol
Ya I have a really nice bike lol and I feel it's way too much for my skill level but I still love it
@@sebastiendoucet06 Yep i have a yeti that far out paces my skill level but .....Life is short and i dont have a ton of hobbies..Nothing wrong with owning that one really nice toy...Lord knows..Most of us work our damn asses off most of the time...Nothing wrong with a grail.
My full squish is BY FAR the flag ship of my stable. Lets be honest, throwing money at a 140+ travel bike in the right places does lighten and liven it up. That bike will be right at home on a group ride with short travel bikes, so it starts to become a two in one deal.
*cool Prius* - said nobody
i sold mine for the exact reason about 2 weeks ago
I ride on a trail approximately 90km a week. I own one bike. It's a 2016 Kona Taro. I replace what breaks, I service it and I add upgrades when needed or wanted. If you are about riding you have one bike otherwise you are about showing people what you have.I always ride alone. It is "me" time. Riding has kept my sanity over the last couple of years. I have health problems and the riding helps me a lot.
I am relatively new to MTB’ing and your channel. Your take is awesome and totally refreshing!🙏🏼
I have been looking at newer geometry hardtails and full squish bikes to replace my entry level old geo hardtail. I still have a great time on my current "down counrty" converted bike and it doesn't have any issues or worn out parts yet. I will ride it until I get a new one and keep this as a workout/daily rider. I am with you on not needing the latest and greatest but in my case the new geo stuff would benefit me for the riding I do. I'm looking at mid travel (150mm) bikes with alloy frames and some reliable shimano deore components and I'm a happy camper! Thanks for sharing your mtb hobby with use all!
Wow, this is crazy.. what my life could have been.. SE Washington here. Josh as well 😂. Felt like I was called to service.. became as backslidden as one can be.. almost 6 years clean now. Used to race and ride BMX as well. Just got back into mountain biking, bought a 17 Stumpy. Got the wife a bike as well. Hopefully I’ll see ya around sometime. Keep it up 🤙 you inspired me to get my butt back in a pew. Great video, great idea on simplifying. I’m actually starting a channel with me and the misses and would love to bend your ear on some tips and tricks along the way.
I watch your videos every once in awhile, but this one made me subscribe. I relate to the message you’re trying to convey since I’m building up a budget bike and believe in the “ride what you got” mentality. Hope to see great things from your channel.
So cool to see you practice what you preach. Years ago I got passed in a long climb by a guy on a low budget bike wearing jeans and the wife tells me “it’s not the bike, it’s the rider.” (She rides too). Words that have stuck with me for a long time. First time to the channel. Love your message.
Amen! Sometimes our lives become to complicated and simplifying makes us happier people!
Love this message. And I share your mindset. I came back to cycling/MTB this year after many years away, and for the best reason of all-my young daughter has mastered her "two-wheeler" and loves riding.
While I knew that my holdover from the 90s wasn't going to cut it, I also knew that what mattered was riding and having fun-not the bike. So I found a still-old-but-newer-than-mine MTB that had been upgraded some and well cared for, and bought it online for a few hundred bucks. A few more upgrades of my own and a tune-up from my local shop, and now we ride as a family all the time and love it.
It's all about the enjoyment!
What a good message. When I first started it was about the ride and improving skills. Full suspension bikes were just beginning to show up and many were terrible so I rode a hardtail with front suspension. I upgraded parts as they broke and enjoyed learning to fix my bike. Thank you for the video.
Love your honest and genuine approach. Even $3,000 is a huge budget for many new mountain bikers like myself. Happy to continue to watching your journey.
Great message and I agree whole heartedly. It’s easy to get caught up with the next best thing but contentless is the key to life.
Godliness with contentment is great gain.
Thanks for this, and I couldn't agree more. Go ride, and above all HAVE FUN! Don't worry about what your riding, if it gets you up and down the hill with a smile on your face, keep going!
I just bought a Santa Cruz Bronson 2022 after riding a 2017 Felt for 3 years. I diagree... I am jumping like never before with the new found stability of the Bronson. The Bronson has flattened out the trail and, surprisingly, climbs like the Dream! I couldn't be happier with the money I've spent.
Great message to all your viewers! To me it’s always insane, when some other you tubers just buy bike every year. It is just unnecessary and won’t make you a better rider. Ride what you have and just have fun!
Love this video! I’m a born again Christian too, and I just love the way your putting God first in your channel and biking! We only need one bike, but God is enough joy for us! He supplies all we need! Bikes are a plus
Back up bicycles aren't a bad idea , though .
Yep. I have just one MTB, a V1 Evil the Following (3 grand from Jenson USA in 2020) which I recently upgraded to I9 carbon wheels w/ a Hydra hub. Man, I LOVE checking out new bikes and tech but I don’t need all that new stuff. This bike does what I need so f*cking we’ll. BTW, I first saw this bike in a video of yours, “How much is too much travel?). Same got orange rig…..I LOVE IT!!!
Josh, that’s a pretty wise decision. Sometimes it takes a bit of money to understand that we don’t need the latest and greatest. Good to hear you’re keeping your priorities in mind.
Love your decision to align and prioritize your principles to your bike stable. Also awesome to know you are committed and love shepherding your church as pastor. May God bless you abundantly.
Subscribed! Mad respect for your attitude to this mate, I have been riding a modified xc bike down every trail I find. Your old bike would be my dream bike but I spend all my money on my kids bikes. I love that you are genuine enough to make the decision to go back to what you believe. Watched your channel for a bit but I subscribed because of this video.
While I do miss more consistent content from you, family is important. Great perspective vid.
After having nothing but carbon frames for the last several years, i recently found myself back on an alloy frame. Absolutely no regrets! I agree, the industry is pushing for hyper expensive bikes to become the normal. Yes, my entire build group on my bikes has been top tier (AXS, eeWings, RSC's, I9/NOBL, Cane Creek), but those parts found themselves on an alloy frame 1/3rd the cost of a carbon frame, and the alloy build rides just as good as any carbon frame and dare I say this new alloy frame is on par with Yeti's switch infinity. Shout out to Canfield and the CBF suspension! As for weight, its negligible, my alloy Canfield weighs just the same as my last Stumpjumper EVO. My $0.2, save money on an alloy frame and dump your hard earned coin in to top tier components.
This was an awesome video to watch and something I think people new to mtb need to see. I have been riding for nearly 3 years, I started on a budget hard tail and moved to a second 2015 merida full susser. It is more than capable, it keeps up fine with other bikes, I ride with people on a variety of different bikes at different price points. The bike has never let me down, there has been some wear and tear but that's to be expected.
Mtb can be expensive but you will not have any less of an experience if you dont have a top of the line bike. And you can only go as fast as YOU can go. 9 times out of 10 the bike will out perform you. Just ride what you've got folks!
Never heard of this channel before but I'm now a subscriber!
Feels like a holiday when he uploads
Josh, thank you so much for this video. I really needed to hear this right now. I have been unhappy with some of the parts on my bike and the way they have been performing, but I should be grateful for what I have and have fun! Thank you.
You said it man sometimes we all get caught up and stop appreciating the good things we have in guilty of this but this vid rlly shows me how fortunate I am
Bro. I’ve been feeling this lately. Exhausted and caught up in the MTB game of more is better, etc. I’ve literally bought a new bike and sold a bike each season since 2017 in trying to keep up. And I was in the Enduro biking scene as well… I am trying to kick it just like you are! I now only have a YT Izzo and it’s all the travel and all the bike I need for my skills and dad life (like you, have two kids and I am teacher with a busy job). Thanks for putting out this refreshing message. I really needed it today! :)
I’ve bought my bike last fall. It’s a entry level cx hardtail. 100 mm travel air fork, stock tires, entry level sram SX group set. After a month I tought „Man, I need better shifter, better fork, better pedals etc” but for now, I don’t need any high end components. Just hop on my bike and go where I want to go. No need to complain. It’s all about having fun of what you already have.
I have a 10+ year old 26” Pivot Mach 5 that after a 27.5 front wheel change still makes me smile. I worked in the Bike Industry for over 13 years but the constant push to ‘next’ and ‘upgrade’ and the sheer waste of the Industry burnt me out. Now I ride what I ride with no desire to upgrade or change bikes and to me that adds another level of freedom to my MTBing.
Man. I have a 2018 Trance, all stock besides tires and brake pads (usage). For the longest time I felt stressed over not being able to own a boutique bike all carbon’d everything and it genuinely made me start to dislike MTB in general. Then one day I realized that what I had already bought was awesome, it is enough and I have been seriously enjoying every ride since then. My 2018 trance 3 is adequate and I routinely smoke other riders on much lighter/more expensive and newer bikes. Good video
Totally agree. 2018 anthem here with only a wheel set upgrade. I’ve been looking at a new Santa Cruz for the past few weeks and almost dropped $7k on it until I realized I was passing several SCs on the trail with riders 20 years younger than me. Sticking with my giant for now.
@@overheadsurf think how fast you would be on the 7k SC. If you can pay cash for it (no debt) go buy yourself that Hightower.
Amen, brother! I loved this and it really hit home! Thank you and keep up the good work, both here and especially the church!!
this is my first time seeing your channel. 3 mins into this video I already think that you are way more humble and care way more about the message you put out with you channel than almost every other youtuber!
LOVE THIS. how refreshing! we all get caught up in this MTB world where everything is bigger and better and nicer and more expensive ... let's all refocus on the joy of biking
In a world where "the right numbers of bikes is always N + 1" this is refreshing to hear. I too have only the time for 1 bike moderately priced bike in my life between family/religious/work responsibilities. I've recently gotten back into the sport after walking away for a while after years of racing. I'm keeping it simple with one trail bike (Commencal Meta TR29 when it arrives in Jan with only a few minor upgrades planned - cushcore, better dropper, etc) and am focusing more on enjoying the ride with friends, trying new things, stopping to enjoy where I am along the trail and not on training/racing/miles. This was my first time watching a video from your channel and you've earned a new subscriber in me.
This is some truth - such a powerful and humble message. Well done 👏
Hello,
I was recommended this video on TH-cam. I am not a mountain bike guy but, this video is awesome! Too many people on here try to push the high end agenda and its refreshing to see you go the other way.
Thank you and God bless!!
Thanks for making me think. Didn’t spot you as a pastor. Keep going dude.
I have bought the nicest bikes once I had the money for it, had a new Trek Roscoe 27.5, dropper post and everything. Got a Kona Operator DH bike.
But the bike that really made me happy was a YT Industries Noton from 2010 26" and never looked back at expensive bikes ever since
Best and most honest MTB video I’ve seen in ages. My favourite current bike is a cheap second hand $ 700 Fuse hardtail, cheap brakes, no dropper seat and 10 measly gears. It’s not even the right size for me but I thrash it and don’t worry about it getting scratched. When people start dropping $10K+ on a bike ,I think we have lost the point of MTBing. I hardly watch any of the TH-cam channels I used to watch, all the usual suspects because it always seems to be new this, new that. Who cares. None of them have influenced me to buy crap I don’t need to enjoy a simple bike ride. But you Josh mr Daily MTBRider are guilty of influencing me in one regard. Yes I got a mini truck, and I would rather see an update on that if you still have it. I applaud the honesty in this video, family first.
Wow, this is something a lot of people talk about but rarely act upon. I've been happy riding myself but always looking for a probably unnecessary updates. It's like you said: all about the company and riding itself. Having a perfect bike won't fix nor replace that. Also - a pastor wouldn't have been my first guess for your occupation :D Thanks for sharing and happy trails!
Well done. I am still on a 2016 Kona Process 153. While upgrades have improved the feel, Im still not looking to change the frame. Started racing DH this year and it has held up just fine!
It’s so nice to watch somebody who isn’t getting the nicest bike possible and is happy with it it helps me to be content with my very beginner bike
I love this. So many ‘tubers start on everyday bikes and as they get successful they get the top bikes most can’t ever hope to own. Everyday people can’t relate.
One of my fav tubers.
I'm 70 years old and the best bike i ever got is my $8000 e-bike, I can do so may things with it that I can not do on my non e-bike. I know where you are coming from ....but the thrill of riding with the good guys like you on the harder trails and doing it
for hours on end is why my love of mountain biking has increased many times over. Do not feel guilty about riding the best bike and remember when you get to be my age, be thankful you can still ride like you did when you were young!
This video is probably the best mtb video posted in quite some time in my opinion. To be a fairly new rider is quite intimidating to be honest and more people should take your approach in videos and, especially, on forums where new riders get smashed when asking beginner questions or asking about an entry level bike they would like to buy. Thanks
Stoked for you. You’ll be blessed for refocusing. God has been trying to teach me the same thing. I noticed when you got your mini-truck that you weren’t getting the satisfaction you are looking for, and this video made me so happy to see you moving the other direction. Like I said, I need the encouragement myself. Thank you for being a good example.
I was glad to see this video. I am very thankful and stocked with what you said.
I am a snob when it comes to bikes. I have 5 bikes, the most pricey costing $11k. It is my experience that fancy parts make the experience of riding more enjoyable. I mostly ride alone and I don't care if someone appreciates my XTR over a GX or NX, I get the better stuff because often times it works better, it is lighter and/or stronger.
Just my 2c. Ride what you can afford and enjoy......
Man bought a bike and for 8k with wireless gears etc and sold it before I even knew wireless shifting was even a thing ☠️🤣
I went out and got my dream bike this year. Yeti SB150 T2 and then put Industry 9 EN315's on it. I regret nothing and definitely won't be selling it. Taking it with me on my permanent vacation now that I am retired.
🤘🏻 that’s what I’m talking about. Work hard and reap some benefits. Enjoy it!
I did the same thing a few years ago. It took forever, but I wanted to build up a sweet MOOTS YBB and put all high end components on it. While I was doing the build I built up a simple cheap single speed and loved it. When I finally finished the MOOTS, took it out and didn't have as much fun on it as I did my single speed. Sold it off and still ride single speeds today. Are those single speeds, custom made from high quality steel tubing?..Yes, but I still love the simplicity.
Thank you for making this video ! I was a little court up in the type of bike I was riding . But now I just ride a steel hardtail and just love it ,
I’m a average rider but have an awesome looking bike, I like people checking my bike out and saying they’ve seen it at the bike shop.
Wow! In a world so full of consumerism and influencers telling us to buy this and that is very satisfying to get such a powerful and honest message.
Thank you for this and also the update about you channel.
Keep it up and enjoy your ride! ✊
Great advice. It's so easy to get drawn in and spend up on bikes and kit. They are nice of course but simple, reliable affordable bikes can be so much fun which is what most of us are after.
Pimp and new doesn't equal better / more fun.
Mountain biking should be about mountain biking, not mountain bikes. It’s fine to have a nice bike or two, but we should never let materialism overcome the stoke of riding. Congrats on getting back to basics.
If someone enjoys working on bikes as much as riding, or along with riding, nothing wrong with that necessarily. But it can easily be an endless cycle of upgrades. And you can work on much cheaper bikes and still enjoy the working with your hands part that balances out a more desk type job.
In 2015 I bought a Santa Cruz 5010. I’ve put over 6k miles on it, raced it at Sea Otter, shuttled at Downieville and everything in between. The old girl still has plenty of life in her and I’m happy with my one bike quiver. I love my bike, take care of it, and it’s treated me well.
Man, that's such an important message (specially in the bike influencer industry). I was subscribed to your channel already, but i wish i could do it again. Congrats on the honesty and integrity Josh!
You are my new hero! I've got an old Trek, which I've upgraded a bunch of bits and pieces on, and I've always got FOMO as all my friends have upgraded to full squish, and I'm still running my cheap arse bike! But I really like riding. I like it on my crappy old bike. I'd like it on a new bike too... but this video is another good reminder that the skills that I'm learning are the most important thing. Thanks Josh.
Love the video and the focus change.... ride what you've got and have fun!!!!
Agree 100%. the fun in mountain biking is the challenge it represents; you have the same fun in a mostly basic bike as in a very expensive one; recentely, i got to ride a vintage steel mtb: cantilever brakes, no dropper post, no suspension at all, thumb shifters, etc. and while I was way slower than my friends in full sus. bikes, the only thing that I really missed from my modern, full sus. bike, were the disc brakes.
I love your attitude n approach to riding. It's all about the skill of the rider. Fundamentally u just need a bike that will suit the riding and trails that you are most inclined to ride. Especially if you stick to mostly familiar fun local trails. As most riders do. Thank you for this video and the honesty.
Funny you mentioned this. While I love supporting local bike shops, I'm glad they're having problem getting stock. Parts and frames are the best they're going to get. Fit yourself with the parts that matches your style and then a frame. You don't need new parts. If you need a new frame, sell the one you have and pick another one that fits the parts you have. You don't need to buy a whole new bike
I just upgraded from a $700 used 2003 DH bike to a 10k carbon Enduro Rocky Mountain. Big step but I love the bike. It's a dream on the trails.
Sure I probably could have been happy on a 5k bike, but I like this one more. I'm comfortable on it, better brakes, longer fork, this stuff helps with my weight.
To each their own though. Good on ya for recognizing an overstep.
This is why I love my Specialized Status 160! It wasn't cheap but it also wasn't too expensive and it's a low to midrange bike when compared to that Evil Offering V2 you had. I will most likely never need anything nicer or fancier than this bike and I have a ton of fun on it every time I ride which is all that matters!
I really appreciate you opening up and sharing what you do for a living. I’ve always enjoyed your channel and the humbleness of your presentations. I know I get lost in having the latest and greatest but just like you said, the reality is that most of us with full time jobs and family don’t really need that. I just recently purchased a Specialized Status 140 and will hopefully be taking it out soon. The bike was 2600.00, which I feel is still expensive but for the build, it was better than anything else I could find for that price in my home town of Santa Cruz Ca.
Keep the videos coming. 👍
Only debilitating part is the body helps on the knees and back the full suspension will always fill a need. Some of it is terrain which like downhill are rocking a inner dream and love for the need. You are right the passion for the trails tracks and roads all have a specific build to conquer the dream how much to spend who knows. The real question is what to do next and that's purely have fun enjoy and live flourishing in the gifts we are given to enjoy which is one another. Bless you and everyone on the journey of life rolling the trails, tracks, and roads of earth's gardens.
I do the same but i buyed a gravel, do-it-all bike, it's incredible how well climb on dirt and how much is fun on trails. Next step is a full ebike for all the alpine long enduro distance ride. But your Evil is a real dream bike, you could keep it just to watch instead of tv.
I appreciate your videos, and your perspective. Keep up doing the important things and some vids in between!
Josh, amazing to hear your a pastor! My son OneMTB has been working for our church this summer spreading the good word by managing their Instagram. Maybe you’ve had a positive influence on him in more ways than you know.
What’s gods plan for Covid 19 ?
@@A.D.D.O.C.D.T , it goes back to Genesis. I'd recommend reading about Adam and Eve. It explains Covid 19 pretty well, along with all of the other causes of human suffering.
@@dezzydiamond7121 you think religious belief matters to the fallen state of ALL men? Let's be honest even atheist know truly deep down something is wrong with this world! But religion is SOOOO much different than relationship my friend
@@A.D.D.O.C.D.T ...don't be afraid, if you get sick, take HCQ and Ivermectin, they've been around forever - GOD
@@A.D.D.O.C.D.T "rain falls on both the wicked and the just." That's his plan. God's plans are not all rainbow and butterflies
Subbed solely because of the honest message. First time I've even see your channel. And love the perspective on why. Hope to see more great content
As a theologian and teacher who fell in love in mtb recently, as soon as I heard you saying "I'm actually a pastor..." ... I subbed IMMEDIATELY! keep it going brother!
you and me both brother. just had to take a longer break from yt and step back from the grind and the pressure of constantly having to come up with ways to please the algo. and everybody knows that product videos are being pushed way harder than experience vids, with only a few creators being able to transcend that logic. i see more and more of us going "hol'up, is this what i wanted when i started?" there's more fruit in doing things than having things, and you're quite on the right track there imho.
Love the message. Did the same on my channel when I realized I was peddling endless consumerism, albeit with watches. Keep hobbies as stuff you do, not bottomless pits of materialism. Big love from Detroit
Just gonna simplify.... To 3 bikes, not including the rest of the family. :D
I understand though. I just sold two carbon X01 built Evils and only ride my humble (haha) GX built, aluminum wheeled 100% stock Insurgent. Ride it for XC, ride it for park, ride it to the beach. It's my bike.
Mad props!! I just got my first full suspension with 120mm front and rear travel, decent parts for around ~2k. I think I'll be staying with that bike for a long time!
what model bike ??
@@davidbea3711 polygon Siskiu d7. I'm not sure how much I'd reccomend it though. Only good if you can get your hands dirty. I noticed some errors in the build when I got mine and had to do some quick fixes.
It's 1699 retail, but with tax and some upgrades such as tubeless tires, frame protection, and other small things, I think it'll be 2000 total
I applaud you, sir! Making hard decisions based on what is right is something to be proud of and is quite the blessing.
Great message man, I think a lot of people can relate. I've been in the same place with mountain biking as well as music. When it comes down to it, hardly no one is going to notice the difference between a $500 dollar guitar through a $500 amp simulator, and a $3000 boutique guitar and through a $5000 handwired tube amp. Same deal with bikes. I'm not a great rider, and as much as I think a nice FS would be fun, I downgraded from my ~2k hardtail and built up a bike for around $800 that I still won't be outriding anytime soon.
On top of it all, there's something that feels really satisfying about using the gear you have near to it's full potential, rather than having really nice gear you always have a slight twinge of guilt that you're not good enough to justify having it. At least that's been my experience.
God bless!
Just added another bike to my Diamondback Catch 1… just got a custom Santa Cruz V10CC. Yea it’s partly the bike you are riding that will determine how the ride feels when landing big jumps. 130mm of travel to 215mm of travel just can’t be described you have to experience it.
I guess it all depends on what and how you ride. I still have, and very highly enjoy, my 2001 Brodie hardtail but found myself riding park.
So, I got my first F/S. A 2015 Pivot Firebird. It was great and helped me take my riding to the next level. Soon I found myself looking into a downhill bike ... but this would be another bike.
I did some research and looked around for a "do it all" bike. Then a friend let me ride his Trek Slash and , after researching it, I pulled the trigger on my first brand new high end ( at 52 years old I can finally afford one) mountain bike. I couldn't be happier with this bike. My progression, even in the short time I've had the Slash, is undeniable!
I'm not a bike snob in any way! Maybe I missed the message here but having the "latest & greatest" sometimes just happens ...
I keep my hardtail because it's loads of fun and sometimes ... ya gotta get back to basics.
I'm glad your decision has inspired others, good luck and ride safe!
Thank you for this honesty (that we all know is true even if we get swayed sometimes).
You also forget that the most important thing is to have fun!!!!!!.
Very interesting bike-xistential video. I currently have a "full quiver" too, and feel more and more disgusted by My own excess. I admit I found myself chasing the "perfect bike" which doesn't exist of course. I am a counselor so study psychology, what we experience when piling up bikes and stuff is our brain tricking us into thinking the next and best will make us more stoked. Then hedonic adaptation occurs and the new bike quickly looses its zing Zang. Anyway, I very much appreciate your video and am ready to simplify my mountain biking life too, and just enjoy the riding.
this is so true
I feel like people want to get the best climbing bike or the best bike for designing, when you really should look back to your first mountain bike, it probably not the best desinding or climbing bike but in hindsight you had fun on it, you made it work for what you wanted to do. In short you can get used to riding pretty much bike in any situation. You just need to be content for what you have and you will have so much more fun and enjoyment.
Well if you can afford it... Buy the best you can..life is short. But being practical is the way to go for most of us.
But honestly, expensive bikes with top toast modern parts is very nice to ride.
So great to see a mountain bike TH-camr deciding to ride a bike which more people can afford! Especially while many TH-camrs are going in the other direction. I do with you'd keep a hardtail though. I'm sure that's what the majority of your subscribers ride anyway.
The lord tells us to be content in what we have for he will provide all we need. I struggle with this at times but not as much as I use to.I have one hard tail for my needs as I get older I would like to get a full suspension at 60 years old Iam still riding and that’s a blessing. Have a awsome day
Kudos on your video. I've been in the bike industry for over 20 years and it amazes me how many people only want the latest and not necessarily the greatest.
If you love the sport/hobby like nobody's business and you have the money to spend, getting "more bike than you need" or "too much bike" need not be an issue. If you can afford more bike, by all means GET MORE BIKE!!!
The best bike in the world is the one you're having fun on right now. A great message to stop chasing the next best thing and focus on improving your skills, not your bike. Great post! :)
I totally agree with you on this. I think people tend to have way more bike than they need, in both price and travel/capability. Bikes are pretty simple and we all ride them to have fun. If you find you're bored with your local trails or are too stressed when riding that you'll break your $2k wheels, I think simplifying and going with something less expensive is the way to go. Very few people, if any, need an $8k bike.
Ill give ya treefiddy, let me know where to send the check:)
On a serious note though, I just got back into riding after a nearly 15 year break. Buying a bike was the weirdest most uncomfortable thing to do with everything going on in the world. Most stores here in the bay area were bare, so there was no way of trying out a bike if you wanted to play the order lottery with the shop. I ended up going with a rocky mountain growler 50 after ordering a 40 only because the 50 came in first and there was no ETA on the 40. It's a great bike that can be ridden anywhere I would have taken a full suspension. It really makes you choose good lines and use your skills instead of just riding over things.
Awesome Josh! Great perspective of minimalizing to gain more. Always enjoy ur vids man.
respect my guy, backing up what you preach is difficult sometimes, good job 👊
As a pastor it probably looks bad for him to buy an $8k bike.
Especially when you have a family.
Well said. From one mountain biking pastor to another, I GET IT. Good on you. I don’t ride the latest and greatest, but I have FUN. And Godliness with contentment is great gain!
As a fellow Christian and both a avid mountain and golfer I get the struggle. We talk about not needing all the shiny things. That we can’t take them with us. But our entire culture tells us otherwise. Thank you for not only sticking to what you believe but also putting it up for the entire TH-cam community to see.