I ride a Salsa Selma Ti Single Speed and it's great it see some single speed content on TH-cam! There's so much great mountain bike stuff of the platform but I never see other single speed riders so this stuff is awesome!
He trains like a beast, and what does Mackey do for fun? Hike up mountains with the weight of two small children on his back. I admire his dedication (psychedelic ‘shrooms, a very large friendly canid, runny bear scat, a new riding buddy named Sucking Watts … my rides are so uneventful). Congrats on those well-earned decals 👍🏻
Started bingewatching your channel a couple of weeks ago after bruising my knee during a ride. The challenges you take on are insane, your name should be Wacky Macky! On a more serious note, you make me want to pick up mtb again. Sold my mtb a couple of years ago after seriously injuring my elbow in a crash but a colleague is lending me his bike. Looking forward to testing the arm and to more epic Syd&Macky adventure videos!!
Recently discovered this channel again after the pandemic. Videos tend to be longer then I prefer, but Syd and Macky are engaging and relatable on camera, and their content is unique. really enjoying this channel.
Sweet decals, you earned those. Brutal workout but it certainly paid off, congrats on the huge WIN! I am hoping to do Leadville next year and it just dawned on me yeterday as I was doing hill repeats that I should probably practice walking some of these hills }:> Timely video!
@@sydandmacky Love Macky's new National Championship decals from Niner! Pro tip: spray a water/soap solution on the frame so you can easily position the decals without fear. Good luck!
For info, the next time you do vinyl stickers on a bike, use a spray bottle of water with a teaspoon of soap, cover the bike and the vinyl sticker and you can put them on wet which allows you to move them on the frame into place. You the. Use a plastic squeegee to remove the air and water between the sticker and the frame.
If you mix Joy dishwashing soap with water and spray it on the downtube before installation, you can move the sticker around while applying. Then, just squeegee out any bubbles, excess soap and water.
I love that ride to the ski valley. I try to do it every time I visit to earn my Orlando's enchiladas. I may have to follow your Strava as well to get more inspiration. Cheers!
2T difference on the chainring is about have a gear step difference. Kudos for grinding that uphill. Those headphones you are using, are those AfterShokz and can you recommend a certain model? I'm still using in-ears and the I like to switch to bone-conduction phones, but I'm hesitant because of the steap pricing.
Yeah, I believe those are the Aftershock Aeropex, I have a pair myself, they are really nice! Also, Syd and Macky had a discount code that you could use, with the code I think it was 15% off.
@@maestrop427 thx for the clarification. Unfortunately this discount doesn't work for Europe. Still I found Aeropex on sale and with additional 5€ off for newsletter sign-up they were 140€ in total. Will give them a try.
Macky - let us know what you end with for gear (including tires and rims). I'm training for 2022. I'm all with the Mezcal/Barzo, but I thought you might go with the TNTs instead of the TLRs. Congrats on the win.
I hope U got the Shoes sorted out, I do some SSp bikepacking races, & I may switch to hiking shoes on flats w/ Power Straps. Kind of heavy for stage racing though.
I really enjoyed your Breck Epic Stage Race video's since I was there supporting a friend who was also racing. Macky you are an amazing athlete, down hiller, and climber. Plus its great to see the support you have from your friends and family. In one of your video's you mentioned you run Vittoria Mezcal in the rear and Barzo in the front. What size (width) are you running and air pressure ? Also, you mentioned that you changed the Fork to a Fox 34 SC, 120mm travel ILO 100mm travel for Brek Epic. Did you record the change to your overall bike weight ? Changing the Fork made the head angle 1 degree slacker did you notice any negative impacts ? Handling or the front lifting up on steep climbs when seated. Just asking since I am thinking of the same mod on my Air 9 RDO. Regards, Doug
I ran a 2.1 Mezcal XC trail casing on the rear at about 27-28psi and a 2.25 Barzo XC trail casing on the front at about 23psi. The fork felt great. Definitely no negative consequences from the slightly slacker head angle. Overall my bike gained .5 lbs (total weight of 21.17) after putting on the bigger fork and heavier casing tires. Definitely worth it!
SS hike a biker here, do you use your seat when pushing up? On chunky ups if I am pushing fwd/down on the bars it's seems to make the front wheel dive into rocks and ledges. If I steer with the front hand and push with the rear hand on the saddle the front wheel is light and rolls up over stuff better. When the rear wheels gets to the bump, push more on the front. Like a bunnyhop. Plus it opens your upper body more for breathing and stride length. Or maybe I am crazy?!?
I use a variety of methods: both hands on handlebars, one on seat) one on bars, one on top tube/one on bars, pushing with one hand, carrying the bike (I try to avoid this one). I figure the more variety, the better!
Well done! How is the separated shoulder these days? I noticed the work out where you go from the ground to standing holding weight strait up and carrying that loaded backpack too!
After watching your training regimen, it makes me wonder if you or your coach developed this mix and combination. I try to mix up my training, but I am not EVEN close to your diversity. Damn man, PROPS indeed.
I look at the max grade I intend to ride and work out tire diameter, crank length and then pick a gear that takes 1/2 my body weight to turn on that grade. Never worse than body weight squats/lunges that way.
With my setup (Niner's Biocentric II BB on the AIR 9 RDO) you can't move the wheel (there are no sliding drops) and it's quite straight forward to adjust the chain tension, so that's what I do after changing gearing.
They're the Aftershokz Aeropex. There's a discount code link in the description of this video if you're interested: th-cam.com/video/Y0hLhQJD1PI/w-d-xo.html
You know, Macky...you'd probably do better in races if you actually took some time to prepare for them ;) . You're a MANIMAL!!! I don't see your name in the 2021 Breck results list, though (37 names reported for the men). Keegan Swenson...wow.
What kind of sunscreen do you use. I see you put it all over your face including your eyelids. I usually have burning eyes when the sunscreen gets in or close to my eyes. I'm looking for a sunscreen that doesn't burn my eyes. Thanks for the great videos
How does Macky riding through a hail storm not have 1 million views already, lol. You are a madman and a badass.
Me reading this comment before watching: "oh ive ridden in hail before. It sucked"
Me after watching: "wow. I have nothing to complain about!"
Cool to see the prep that got you such an epic win. Congratulations again.
I ride a Salsa Selma Ti Single Speed and it's great it see some single speed content on TH-cam! There's so much great mountain bike stuff of the platform but I never see other single speed riders so this stuff is awesome!
He trains like a beast, and what does Mackey do for fun? Hike up mountains with the weight of two small children on his back. I admire his dedication (psychedelic ‘shrooms, a very large friendly canid, runny bear scat, a new riding buddy named Sucking Watts … my rides are so uneventful). Congrats on those well-earned decals 👍🏻
Started bingewatching your channel a couple of weeks ago after bruising my knee during a ride. The challenges you take on are insane, your name should be Wacky Macky! On a more serious note, you make me want to pick up mtb again. Sold my mtb a couple of years ago after seriously injuring my elbow in a crash but a colleague is lending me his bike. Looking forward to testing the arm and to more epic Syd&Macky adventure videos!!
Recently discovered this channel again after the pandemic. Videos tend to be longer then I prefer, but Syd and Macky are engaging and relatable on camera, and their content is unique. really enjoying this channel.
Great video you 2. Enjoyed the epic journey once again and thanks for allowing us to tag along. I will be watching this one again.
Sweet decals, you earned those. Brutal workout but it certainly paid off, congrats on the huge WIN!
I am hoping to do Leadville next year and it just dawned on me yeterday as I was doing hill repeats that I should probably practice walking some of these hills }:> Timely video!
Congratulations on blasting Brek!
That’s a cool paint job you have on it
Really loved your video. Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩..
I almost died waiting for this video to come out! True story.
Question for anyone: when he says "30 by 20" is that an oval chainring? 20mm offset sounds huge, maybe it isn't? 🤔
30t chainring, 20t cog 😁
@@sydandmacky Love Macky's new National Championship decals from Niner! Pro tip: spray a water/soap solution on the frame so you can easily position the decals without fear. Good luck!
For info, the next time you do vinyl stickers on a bike, use a spray bottle of water with a teaspoon of soap, cover the bike and the vinyl sticker and you can put them on wet which allows you to move them on the frame into place. You the. Use a plastic squeegee to remove the air and water between the sticker and the frame.
Great video guys "Slam Dunk"! Simply amazing and insanely hardcore trainning week Macky, keep crushing it!
I enjoy seeing your weight workouts because it inspires me to train off the bike as well.
If you mix Joy dishwashing soap with water and spray it on the downtube before installation, you can move the sticker around while applying. Then, just squeegee out any bubbles, excess soap and water.
That rain and hail ended up being pretty good training for those later days of the epic !
that trail absolutely gorgeous the views on top remind me why I love New Mexico
Man, so sick all the filming and editing. You guys are amazing 👏 ❤
This is so cool I’ve always wanted to race this
What a Goal, good luck on training Macky
Love watching your training process. So fit and determined dude! At what point does one wonder if they are crazy (Breck Epic on a Singlespeed)??
Helluva workout program! Great video and good luck in the race!
These videos make my day. Thanks for doing them!
Great video! You are going to rock the Breck Epic!
Geesh super fit with the gym training 💪
Awesome video, Mackey! I would love to see more workout videos!
I love that ride to the ski valley. I try to do it every time I visit to earn my Orlando's enchiladas. I may have to follow your Strava as well to get more inspiration. Cheers!
single speed....... oh my what a challenge.... great vlog brother .... xxxx
That was a cool mushroom. Can’t wait to see the next six vids. Good luck.
Oh Syd and Macky that's awesome!
I admire your tenacity. Be safe and God bless
The scenery is beautiful! I will have to travel there one day! 😃
The hiking method you describe is similar to how one rides a SS up a hill too.
awesome mackyyyyyyy
Macky! Great idea! Doing the Everest on SS! I CAN'T WAIT FOR THE VIDEO!!!!😂😂😂
You're not allowed to walk during an Everesting but maybe they'd make an exception if you ride a singlespeed 🤣
@@sydandmacky gonna have to drop that gear way down.
I've said it before, Your a Mountain Bike Machine!!
Great win!
I like Your core training, but You should try suples bag around 14kg. You''ll love it.
2T difference on the chainring is about have a gear step difference. Kudos for grinding that uphill.
Those headphones you are using, are those AfterShokz and can you recommend a certain model? I'm still using in-ears and the I like to switch to bone-conduction phones, but I'm hesitant because of the steap pricing.
Yeah, I believe those are the Aftershock Aeropex, I have a pair myself, they are really nice! Also, Syd and Macky had a discount code that you could use, with the code I think it was 15% off.
@@maestrop427 thx for the clarification. Unfortunately this discount doesn't work for Europe. Still I found Aeropex on sale and with additional 5€ off for newsletter sign-up they were 140€ in total. Will give them a try.
Never before has the "pedal dammit!" sticker meant so much...
Wait, did you guys move to Taos? I miss Sids adventures, good luck to you girl. Thanks for all of these informative and inspiring videos
We've always been in Taos... Or at least used it as a home base when we were in the van.
OIC, just rode often in SF
"pedalable" now in my vocabulary. 😉
I’m convinced that Micky is a machine
yall need some horse stall mats in that home gym.
Holy shit, that hail storm!
Macky - let us know what you end with for gear (including tires and rims). I'm training for 2022. I'm all with the Mezcal/Barzo, but I thought you might go with the TNTs instead of the TLRs. Congrats on the win.
Haven’t been to Taos Ski Valley in forever, are the falling rocks signs still decorated with bears pooping, King Kong, etc?
Fewer now. There might still be one of two...
Is that music from Chrono Trigger at the end of the video? Because that’s amazing if so😂
I hope U got the Shoes sorted out, I do some SSp bikepacking races, & I may switch to hiking shoes on flats w/ Power Straps. Kind of heavy for stage racing though.
The new X-Alp Elevates were 👍
@23:45…never really occurred to me how much of a full-body effort it is to ride a SS.
24:02 Tuuurbooo! lol
I really enjoyed your Breck Epic Stage Race video's since I was there supporting a friend who was also racing. Macky you are an amazing athlete, down hiller, and climber. Plus its great to see the support you have from your friends and family. In one of your video's you mentioned you run Vittoria Mezcal in the rear and Barzo in the front. What size (width) are you running and air pressure ? Also, you mentioned that you changed the Fork to a Fox 34 SC, 120mm travel ILO 100mm travel for Brek Epic. Did you record the change to your overall bike weight ? Changing the Fork made the head angle 1 degree slacker did you notice any negative impacts ? Handling or the front lifting up on steep climbs when seated. Just asking since I am thinking of the same mod on my Air 9 RDO. Regards, Doug
I ran a 2.1 Mezcal XC trail casing on the rear at about 27-28psi and a 2.25 Barzo XC trail casing on the front at about 23psi. The fork felt great. Definitely no negative consequences from the slightly slacker head angle. Overall my bike gained .5 lbs (total weight of 21.17) after putting on the bigger fork and heavier casing tires. Definitely worth it!
@@sydandmacky Cool thanks for the reply !
SS hike a biker here, do you use your seat when pushing up? On chunky ups if I am pushing fwd/down on the bars it's seems to make the front wheel dive into rocks and ledges. If I steer with the front hand and push with the rear hand on the saddle the front wheel is light and rolls up over stuff better. When the rear wheels gets to the bump, push more on the front. Like a bunnyhop. Plus it opens your upper body more for breathing and stride length. Or maybe I am crazy?!?
I use a variety of methods: both hands on handlebars, one on seat) one on bars, one on top tube/one on bars, pushing with one hand, carrying the bike (I try to avoid this one). I figure the more variety, the better!
Well done! How is the separated shoulder these days? I noticed the work out where you go from the ground to standing holding weight strait up and carrying that loaded backpack too!
Don't notice it at all. No strength or mobility issues, it just looks funny 😁
That's great to hear! All the best for Breck Epic!
Was thought or hoped you'd never have to ride that trail again?
there's three speeds to singlespeed riding. sitting ,standing ,walking
Top 👍
Are you two doing the BC Bike Race this year?
Not this year. 2022 maybe? 🤞
A heat gun will help remove any bubbles
Are you walking up that hill?....🚵🏜🪖🐳🎲⚓
After watching your training regimen, it makes me wonder if you or your coach developed this mix and combination. I try to mix up my training, but I am not EVEN close to your diversity. Damn man, PROPS indeed.
Coach Mike is the man 💪
you are insane lol
what kind of shoe would one wear for this if your doing hike a bike in this race ?
love your training videos. have any concerns about ss and your knees?
I actually tend to feel it in my lower back more than my knees...
I look at the max grade I intend to ride and work out tire diameter, crank length and then pick a gear that takes 1/2 my body weight to turn on that grade. Never worse than body weight squats/lunges that way.
Why is this video not called biking in a hail storm?!?
That hail, ouch!
Hey Macky - do you adjust your chain length whenever you change your gearing, or do you just let the wheel get closer/further away from the bb?
With my setup (Niner's Biocentric II BB on the AIR 9 RDO) you can't move the wheel (there are no sliding drops) and it's quite straight forward to adjust the chain tension, so that's what I do after changing gearing.
Hi Macky! What headphones do you use? So far, I've had a few pairs coming out of my ear. Thanks!
They're the Aftershokz Aeropex. There's a discount code link in the description of this video if you're interested: th-cam.com/video/Y0hLhQJD1PI/w-d-xo.html
@@sydandmacky Thank you!
You know, Macky...you'd probably do better in races if you actually took some time to prepare for them ;) . You're a MANIMAL!!! I don't see your name in the 2021 Breck results list, though (37 names reported for the men). Keegan Swenson...wow.
Check the singlespeed men category 😉
@@sydandmacky 1st of 13...fan freaking tastic! May I have your autograph, sir ;) ? Gonna' be worth the big bucks someday...
What kind of sunscreen do you use. I see you put it all over your face including your eyelids. I usually have burning eyes when the sunscreen gets in or close to my eyes. I'm looking for a sunscreen that doesn't burn my eyes. Thanks for the great videos
It's just the cheap off brand Kroger stuff from Smith's.
What is the name of the exercise you did at 8:13 and what's does it train?
Those are Turkish Getups and they're a full-body exercise but are especially good for shoulder stability and strength!
can someone tell me why syd runs her wahoo sideways? is that so she doesn't look at it?
It's the Stages Dash M50 and can be run vertically or horizontally and we both generally prefer to run them horizontally.
…And I’ve seen those before, but who makes your stem cap designed to add a beer cap like that?
It's the Niner YAWYD (bit.ly/3DtH84n)
Grazie, hope to ride with you two sometime
I fell out of my chair at 40k ft of climbing.
Macky is your road bike a pure road frame, or is it a gravel bike?
It's a gravel bike with slicks 😁
@@sydandmacky cool!
What kind of bike rack is that?
1Up Equip-D Double. Love it!
@@sydandmacky thank you! Looks very easy and fast to load it up.
A lot of training!! But single speed riding does not look fun at all.... 😂
Don't get why you blow your knees on that single speed.
Because you haven't tried single speed?
Eat the mushroom and play a Grateful Dead record.
Syd.. oh look mushrooms gets a cool pic...nek min oh look a huge diarrhea bear s**T...eeeewwww lol, I can sympathise with Mackey riding in hail sucks