How Hard Can You Ride A Hardtail? | The Megavalanche Edition
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ก.ค. 2019
- The Megavalanche is up there with the gnarliest Mountain Bike events in the world, so Blake decided he wanted to make it even gnarlier by riding it on a hardtail 😳 Check out this video to see how he got on, and find out whether his ankles survived.
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Massive respect to you Blake. This makes me love my hardtail even more 🤘🏿
I whole heartily agree with you here. Much inspiration and motivation HT'S 4 LIFE.
i love my dual suspension - but i first mtb was a hardtail and it was awesome - theyre great
why lol
Hell yeah this fires my hardtail fetish too 🤓
Same here
Next year Blake will do megavalanche on his fixie 😂
No, Nukeproof Digger.
Oh, now he’s gotta do it! I want to see this! Lol
2031: Riding Megavalanche on my brake-less unicycle!
@@harrisonclark3799 wait unicycle has brakes?
on a wall-mart bike
Blake and Neil have elevated this channel to something it never was before. Martyn, Doddy, and Henry make it the perfect combination. Much respect to all of you guys. The videos inspire more than ever, they show us detail we've never seen, and in the event of failure, we can plainly see the risk. No other channel like GMBN! Keep up the good work!
GMBN..Respect 🤘
word!
Yep, my favourite channel! They do a great job of catering to all skill levels and all riding types.
Yes! I think the channel has also pushed them to another level. I mean look at what Blake is doing. He knows it’s wild.
And they can have a laugh instead of being moody 🤟💪
There's something about riding a hardtail.
Hardtails for life!
yes...armpump
For me, it's asspain 👌👌👌👌👌
Hahaha, there really isn't. For me it's just, "negating problems". Also cost. Owned 2 full suspension, one the rear shock broke after awhile, the other the frame broke in half. So I basically said, "keep it simple stupid". They are nice when they're working, but trusting things to work is like multiplying by zero.
It’s nice in really flowy, and grippy trails.
@Manu you gotta Huffy
Hardtail, too. Everybody got one of them. he haw
Blake 2020: Last year I experienced arm pump so I'm taking my unicycle.
😂😂😂
I saw someone walking their unicycle down my riding trails earlier this summer... Dude was fking lost, that's for sure.
@ Dryzal was it a Kyle? Lmao
Dryzal Mynelli i was at the wimterberg bikepark On one of these crazy gnarly tech trails (the Black line) On a unicycle its was fucking insane
@@dryzalmynelli9600 Then it wasn't Kris Holms.
16:34 cool that you found two other mental blokes who ride this insane course on a Hardtail😂 Much love to all my fellow Hardtail riders ❤️
6:15ish it sounds like the brake whine is mixed into the music hahah
@ Hobart,
Love geese brakes & the whistle nuts on the whistle. 2 favorite sounds. No whistle nuts out there today. Should be out there directing traffic 😚😀
9:00 the guy on the left :“ was this dude on a hardtail?“
No. He was on a bmx
Haha
Well spotted dude 👍
Blake got balls of steel and is a constant reminder that skill is much more important than your equipment. Can't wait to see more badass hardtail riding from this madman.
Absolute legend 👍🏼 "How're you feeling?" "Death" - love it
Wow blake thank you for cleaning the gopro midrun
6:15 i love when the brake squeeling sound is in harmony with the background music
Blake is my favorite to watch. He's just naturally goofy and funny!
It was such a good race so glad I managed to take part in the main race. Counted on my GoPro and I passed 34 riders on the big nasty climb 🔥🔥
Simply, a massive effort Blake, thanks for representing all of us hardcore hardtail riders out there
And the two other riders that used their Hts as well!
This is what I’ve been waiting for! Thank you GMBN! 🚲
Blake, you are BREATHTAKING!
I understood that reference :p Nice one!
They should start handing out neon sets of *"HARDTAIL HORNS"* along with your number plate, to be attached to the true warriors' helmets! 🔥🤘🏻🔥
I was decided to buy a full suspension next year, but when I see this kind of videos, improvements for my hardtail come to mind instead. I love this channel! I've learned so much from these guys. Greetings from Guatemala.
@@FlyingMeta I'm on it. 😁
18:30 liquid dnb and biking. Living life to its fullest Blake and doddy. My two favs ❤️🇬🇧🍻
I would love to see Calvin true that rear wheel post-race. 😂😂😂
Blake rides a Hardtail for the Mega Avalanche. He also raced a Hardtail at the Sea Otter Classic Downhill Race.
I have always enjoyed just showing up to various Motorcycle Races to see where I stand.
Blake you have motivated me to Race again!!!!
Racing is where it is at, so much fun.
Life is better when we race, from the prep, to the training, and the beers afterwards. All Fun!!!
The only thing that is NOT fun about Racing is the Race itself, so grueling, stressful, and tiring. LOL hahahaahhah.
Blake and Deakes are both legends. Loved seeing the two of them share some screen time.
Now we need a Megalavalanche video with Blake riding a fixie and a host from GCN riding a full suspension
Next year: riding megaavalanche on a penny farthing.
You're such a warrior Blake! *fistbump! You inspired me to keep on with my hardtail. Long live we riders! Wavin the all the way from the Philippines!
Blake is one hell of a rider , qualified on a hardtail!! I love watching GMBN and Sam Pilgrim, but truthfully Blake is my favourite to see. GCN is really good to. I can’t begin to express how grateful I am for GCN and GMBN , every single person that helps make these videos possible for us , you are always in my heart and welcome to my day
You're like a hero to me, I started mtb dh now, at 45 years old trying to get better from depression and obesity, because it's not like people don't want a full suspension, some like me can't afford to buy a full, I barely i managed to buy all the protections, so much so that the second time on december 5th i fell and broke 2 ribs, but i will try to go with my gt agressor sport as far as i can, thank you for these animate videos continue
I bet you that there are people watching this thinking “I’m just gonna send it and go full speed down this”
Well it’s not that easy. It’s so slippery and I can guarantee you that you will be sliding down the hill on your ass at the same speed as all the other riders. Blake showed so much courage and determination to do this on a hardtail, let alone do it!
I've ridden on snow with a bike, it's slippery but it's fun either way. Hardtails also make technical downhill trails a lot funner.
I love how he doesn't even go with the 29er scout, Blake you're a legend mate!
Absolutely slayed it! For a guy who doesn't like racing because of the nerves Blake is really stepping up to the plate!
Don't know why I'm almost crying at 18:40 with this essential music. Blake and team, thank you for your job!
HARDCORE HARDTAIL!!!
WHOOS!!!...WTH😍😍
Watching this a second time just now. It must be one of my favorite GMBN videos ever.
Just love watching Blake. He is funny like big child, such a nice guy and a real machine when push comes to shove.
No offense to any other presenter - love you too. 😁👍
I am so inspired to work on my Hardtail Skills so impressive dude from a 55 yr old novice Brit living in Canada
Pikles Churton do it.no one is getting younger
Second time I watched this video, Blake those legs musta felt like torches and rubber bands. You got some blazing spirit and heart dude. Good on you mate.
You have my respect Blake. And btw...Portugal Caralho!!! XD
Tava a ver que não encontrava este comentário xD
Madman, absolutely inspiring! Loving the music choices too, GMBN are constantly putting out 10/10 content, thanks for doing what you do guys!
Great music on this one and editing was awesome
Seriously I never thought you could do it on a hard tail. That trail and distance with all kinds of riding on the books, I wont even make 25% of it. Respect!
@@FlyingMeta I ride a hard tail.. It's a 2 year old local brand. Rear suspension is too expensive in my country because of heavy import duties.
Blake
You are a brave man, on a hardtail on that!. You had me in stitches when you said ' hardtail, whose idea was this?' you should see your facial expression and the opening of the video looks like you really had a rough time but as they say what doesn't kill you... hahaha.
Great video.
Mad respect Blake! Looks absolutely epic and terrifying. Congrats to a super effort, you are the KING OF THE MOUNTAIN with that hardtail 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
4:10 the dude in the green/black clothes did the sickest launch of his life
Lmao he went straight down
Lol
Cheers to you Blake for doing this. Gives us Hardtail for life riders like myself one more reason to love our bikes!
i ride hardtail because of you Blake... true warrior.
The brakes make it sound like you’ve got worst bagpipe player ever composing the soundtrack
I love you Blake you inspired me to do downhill
Blake always knew how to impress me! Well done mate, hardtail for life!
Blake, awesome job. Awesome video capturing the progression from practice to race day. Gives me lots more confidence in my hardtail. Thank you.
Legendary 🤙🏻 awesome effort & top quality content as always
Love how you just bump into a fan and make it a good time. Same at the finish.
Great video of the event and the preparation for it.
Next year Blake vs. Neil and Doddy. And Martyn on the tandem.
Great video. Love watching Blake riding in events. Keep up the good work GMBN
Commencal meta ht am - the most aggressive and best hardtail ever. I love it!
Rode Mega back in 97 on a GT Zaskar, just saying. ✌
Long live GT!
Respect to the God father. Hans Rey 👍 🚲
I was born in 1997 🤣 wow makes me feel proper young even tho I'm the oldest of siblings/brother and sister lol
Zaskar = legend!! Just simply an awesome piece of kit and nothing else was like it!! I had an Orange Vitamin T in 95.
10:02 Yes, Damian, he is a legend.
Hope you had a great holiday! Thanks for taking one for all us hardtail riders.
I always thought I should switch to full suspension, getting back to these videos to prove myself I don't to. Great stuff, makes you like the hard tail even more and just get out there
Blake using gloves?! I guess now we'll finally see some gnarly stuff, right...
You are insane well done Blake
It’s so impressive Blake!! You’re such a master at your craft, it gave me goose bump watching you nail that epic race on a Hard tail! Massive respect to you man, you’re so inspiring!!! 👍🏽🤘🏽👊🏽🙌🏽👏🏽👏🏽🏆
I love how clean you're bike is after riding in the snow... And you get to drift round the town...
hardtails for hardcore
Especially single speed fully rigid!
@@fatyowls that sounds fun for maybe a day but then id want my front suspension back after that
@@DavidGamero I had a Stanton switchback all steel frame, beautiful to ride fully ridged single speed. I hit a van with it and wrote it off and knocked a couple of teeth out in the process..
@@fatyowls well that's certainly not a common part of mountain biking, the durability is not what i was talking about either lol
fatyowls why specifically single speed?
Geat video, watched the run vid too. But doesn’t the comp 2019 come with 140mm travel, Blake said that the 170mm travel lyrik has 10mm more than the standard on the comp comes with.
Thanks for the inspiration Blake! This is just what I needed to pump me up for the last 10 days of the ride the earth challenge.
Blake, absolutely impressive! Well done!
And congratulations for the winner José =)
I just saw the “how hard can you push a hardtail” video, and Blake said: “Maybe we should do it on the mega avalanche, leave it in the comments” and then he actually did it!!
2:11 thats actually 30mm more than it comes with, scout comes with 140mm travel. (source: scout owner)
is't it too much for a change?
Blake, major kudos to you dude! Unbelievalbly hard! Love that you are game and want to challenge yourself on a hardtail. You have every right to cry after that effort. You make this channel soooo much fun to watch!
Blake's the reason I'm watching GMBN. Hardcore hardtail ride! Great job!
6:21 Yeah buddy! Light weight! Yeeeeahhh buddy!
AINT NUTTIN BUT A PEANUT
@@Shadow55123 Ah, I see you're a man of culture as well
Next year Blake joins GCN how to ride the mega on a gravel bike
Unbelievable performance! My knees stutter by just watching this on my hardtail....couch. :D
Thanks for that! I always wanted to see the "behind the scenes" of this race, and it's scarier than I thought :) Good job though!
Fantastic effort Blake!
Next year on a FATBike?
Should cope better in the snowy bits 😬
Fat +rocks=flat
@@harveyjoneswoodsman5956 Use really tough tires, made out of.... Idk, kevlar with a titanium mesh or something.
This is such a good video. I hope once we get back into normal times there can be more epics like this again
I just love how you engage with the fans! Well done.
Just beautiful!
Been few weeks since i bought my first hardtail and whole new world has opened for me to see.and experience. Im 37 and i have my limits but this channel has been really helpful. Blake you are awesome!
those breaks at 4:40 (Goosebumps intensify)
The megavalanche also known as the grand brake symphony
You're such a light-hearted, loveable dude Blake. Riding a hardtail on megavalanche. You're an inspiration to many!
I just ordered my first MTB and its a hardtrail, was a bit worried it wouldn't be too capable... I'm glad i fount your videos 😂
full sus last year, hardtail this year...full rigid next year? 😂 insane skills mate 👊🏼
Adam Overweel rigid doesn’t come till 2021 he’s gotta do the soft tail first😂
Hard core for *hard tail* BTW cool video.😆🤣🤣😭😀😂🚲
I'm new to mountain biking, bought my first bike in 35 years and because of you I'm gravitating towards hardtails. My 50 year old body won't thank me, but it would bring back my BMX days when I was a teenager. Thanks for the awesome video! Cheers!
Blake you are an absolute madman, incredible !
Thank you for setting such absurd standards.
Keep well buddy.
Next year: Doing Megavalanche on a bike from Walmart
Huffygoose hardtail ? 👍
That'd be unfeasible
A single use bike
I love hardtrails.
Meta ht 2019
Giant talon 2:)
Dude Blake, the amount of hardtail love you've shown was a big factor in me getting a hardtail as my new quiver of one bike! Just got and built up a Chromag Rootdown, and I'm so stoked to get to shred it!
Blake you are a legend! Absolutely amazing achievement! Well done! 🤟🏻
Next year you’ve gotta do it on a fully ridged 😂
Id
Next year fully rigid bike?
Mega on a hardtail!! Blake you consistently post the stuff I wanna see ... top man 😊👏👏
As a proud Canyon Stoic owner, it pleases me to still see hardtails alive a getting after it!
4:58 is what I call the "cleatstroke" 😂
DEAN Malaluan at 4:30 u can hear a yeti
You guys should come to swinley forest at some point they are currently building a sick jump park but it isn’t finished yet but it will be soon
Nice been meaning to head to swinley
Really is it where the last small jump Park was before they shut it down
Ducati Harley yeah they rebuilt it a lot bigger and they have put lots more jumps and drop offs I should be open soon
@@xavierpennell7850 nice, I will definitely check it out soon
Blake as mountain bike rider respect was knackered just watching you 👍
Blake is an animal! That race looks murder on a full-on enduro bike, let alone a hardtail!
2 years time:
How hard can you ride a CX bike? - Megavalanche Edition
No
It'd break 2 mins into the descents. A Full Sus 120mm XC bike would be more feasible
How hard can Blake ride a full aero TT bike though?
Fixed gear too!
Outstanding video footage Blake, well done!
So much love watching these!