CAN THIS ROADIE SURVIVE DOWNHILL MOUNTAIN BIKING?
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I'd like to all to meet Kevin. Kevin is Seth's friend from down in south Florida who got Seth into road riding (sorry Seth). Kevin also has a background in bmx and cross riding along with a few FL mtb trails under his belt, BUT what Kevin doesn't have is an ounce of full on, full face, lift access, downhilling experience. So today, we are going to fix that!
Kevin has agreed to be my guinea pig for the day and join me at Bailey Mountain bike park, a park known for being quite steep and gnarly, for his first ever day of downhill mountain biking. More so, Kevin has agreed to let me film the entire experience for your viewing pleasure! We are going to take Kevin through the whole experience from his first leg over a DH bike to his first flow and techy trail and get his instant reaction to it all.
I basically just met Kevin, but it didn't take me long to figure out that he is a fun dude down to do anything. It also doesn't hurt that is sure seems like he's got a lot of.... uh..... confidence, which, to be honest, can either be a really good or REALLY bad thing. I guess we will just have to find out.
So what the heck are you waiting for? It's Monday night, and about time you grab a drink, sit back, and chillax. LET'S RIDE!
LFRHGS
Alexander - บันเทิง
He's no longer a roadie, that's a mountain biker!
He's coming to the dark side - he's one of us now! :D
Damn straight
Start doing vids again
Finish school then do vids dude. Good Luck!!
Phil explained on his Patreon page that he has had some significant additional challenges recently. Let Phil catch his breath and refocus on school. He has had a lot of stuff happen recently.
In conclusion, BMX.
hey seth how come you were not riding with them?
Exactly what I was thinking
That's what I'm thinking... if you can shred on a bmx bike (especially if you have raced bmx), it's not going to take much to move those skills over to mb.
Kevin rode BMX, so I think pumping is a skill he already knew
I race BMX and pumping can be tiring as hell cause you’re using all your muscles to keep your body at the same height and pushing to bike down and pulling up
Ankle still jacked up. But smashing good time. I will be back. Need to toss some air tricks in there.
Steady Spin you killed it!
THIS IS KEVIN ^^^
You were awesome! Love your attitude. Just subscribed to your channel, looking forward to seeing more of your riding!
You shoud really consider mountain biking and also start a channel about it. Your energy is perfect for it. Really entertaining.
Dude, awesome job on your first time out! I hope you're a converted mtb'er now. I enjoy riding road, but MTB is my first love. And the first time I DH'd I had the same experience... tennis shoes + flat pedals = feet all over the damn place! I thought I was gonna die, haha. When I bought a DH bike the first thing I did was put SPD's on it.
i bet in like 2 weeks he will have a 5k$ bike XD
just to be a wise ass i should post the specs of my next bmx build so you can see the final price.
lets just say the rear hub may be like 6/700$ alone. 200$ on headset and bb.
but he may already have a 5k bike :P
He now has a 500 dollar dh giant
He also has a Santa Cruz bronson
In a year he had a 500$ downhill bike
BMX experience counts for a lot in MTB (well flow trails esp). Berms, pumping, jumps are all skills you learn in BMX.
MTN Mike Bike for sure
My dad was a bmx racer as a kid and even though he only does xc for fitness now, he can almost keep up with me when riding park just because of that experience he gained as a kid.
i want him to be a regular
I agree he is hilarious!
Lmao I’m the kid who took them down the black
FakieBmx thanks bro. My ankle was shot at that point.
If this doesn't make the case for parents to get their kids on a BMX bike waaaaay before they ever ride a 700c and or mtb, then nothing will. So rad!
I can‘t believe how talented kevin is.. i like his t-rex arms
Came back because this was the beginning of a very special thing. Had to watch again. Kevin is a certified madman now!
"Sprinkles are for winners"....words to live by.
DISCLAIMER: Results not typical. Your experience may vary.
This is cool to be able to go back and see the birth of Steady Spin, who evolved into a true shredding machine that now builds trails.
Love the stoke, I feel like Alex would be an awesome person to ride with.
josh reeter if he didn't scream and shout all the time possibly
Alex's positive vibes and encouragement are insanely infectious!!
He was doing awesome and not just for a 1st timer. I've been riding MTB for a year now and I'm no where even close to keeping up with guys like you and Seth or Brian.
I think Kevin is a freak of riding - I've never seen someone do that well their first day... not even me!
As I’m watching I’m tilting my head left and right as if I’m riding my mtb. I’m stoked to see a road biker handles a downhill trail
"sprinkles are for winners!" I love it!
lol... the hype-up is awesome! worth a 2nd look!!!
Biking With Bobo next time I’m up let’s shred
for sure dude!
It's great seeing the genuine stoke when others do well!
I saw this 4 years ago and it got me into mountain biking. I even changed my job and started work at a bike shop.
What a ride it's been. Thanks guys.
I love Alex enthusiasm his commentary on these videos gets me so pumped up I just want to go Shred
Kevin was impressive. Many people will see his bmx background come into play, but also his roadie days came into play too when it came to speed. Dude wasn't afraid to go fast. Dude probably has crazy endurance levels considering how the roadies seem to never get tired.
Alex your happiness and enthusiasm rubs off to make a very enjoyable video. Thanks for all the quality entertainment!
I've seen enough videos of beginners to say: THAT WAS AWESOME!
Kevin sending it like a boss. Awesome video and kudos for getting out there in the height of winter!
It's funny to watch this a year later. He is like part of Bobo's crew now and continues to just shred, and now he's the one pushing his buddies who have probably been MTBing longer.
I’ll say it one more time- Kevin, you’re such a badass! This is awesome!
Brittany Webb oh thanks
The guys a natural!! Welcome to the Gnar Side!!
Always, Always Rad bringing new peeps into our world and seeing smiles for miles when then drive home!!! LIVE-LIFE-LOUD!!
12 people disliked this video...WTF. How can you not love Alex’s love of riding... Great vid man, don’t ever stop making them
Another great video! You're really killing it lately Alex. More videos like this please! Convert the world, one roadie at a time!
This video is pure awesomeness, start to finish. I love it.
I think the second coolest part of this video (of course followed by the first time roadie sending it hard), but how far Alex has come as far as jumps, You can see how comfortable he is in the air. Awesome!
DUDE! Thanks for that :D
The Singletrack Sampler Np problem dude!! Shred on. Yeeeew! 🤘🤘🤘
Yeah, Alex has been killing it lately! He's the embodiment of "practice makes perfect". Just get out there and DO IT!!
Michael Smith sooooo true
Kevin looks like a real trip. Those BMX skills transfer so well!
Dude! That was the best episode...so far. I love your channel bro. You are such a positive person, your videos are the constant good thing every day man.
And Kevin? 😂😂 That guy IS killing it.
I thought "not again a raodie compromising experiment...."
😂😂 so many momenst where i was extremely shocked (those shoes) but then laughing hard one second later ("what do you mean? We go for it")
But the best was you you guided him down that black trail by following. Good connection on the trails between you two. What your actuall "guide" hadn't got at all.
Peace
Brozilla thanks man!! Kevin absolutely surprised me at every opportunity; I can't wait to ride with him again
dude, the slide @7:21ish is on point!
"Sprinkles are for winners!" F'n classic!!
I think Kev's BMX background would've helped with being comfortable with berms and rollers I'm impressed at how he handled the sketchy conditions - my first downhill park run was on similar trails and I ended up on my arse a number of times!
Alex, your positive enthusiasm for riding is so infectious (love Kev's imitations of you!) and you'd make an awesome riding coach. When the time comes to park up Sheila (or the van), I reckon you should buy some land, build some trails and set up a school. The people will come from far and wide.
Keep smeeasshin' it mate!
As a guy who has yet to go Mountain Biking I couldn't tell the difference between him and someone who had been riding for a year or so. Definitely a natural!
hes used to riding bmx probably. so the title must be bullshit. no way hes riding like that without any mtb or bmx experience (like that nollie drop...)
Further testing required. unnatural first dh ride, well done Kevin!
As a 43yr old life time roadie this video is inspiring to see. I've been watching you guys do all your downhill riding and tricky stuff with armchair admiration. I love it but, im a roadie and always aim for the safe, clean route. No risk. So anyway, definitely must try my bike at this. Thanks.
Also, your friend seems much more stable, less tricky stuff than you. Keeping wheels to the ground. Did I see that right?
Just that what makes me nervous about taking this up is I watch you jumping and I think, do I HAVE to do stuff like that?
You only have to do what you are comfortable with! I like that stuff, but by no means is it necessary to get down the mountain
Thats great to hear. I guess I just have to keep my ears peeled for the shout "RIDER" (I think thats what they say when overtaking :D )
Best saying ever...Sprinkles are for winners.. want some sprinkles be a winner.. My mom taught me that
Alexander, sholom. Yes, Dave here from Israel. Been watching your channel off and on since the Redemption series. Only realized yesterday that I haven't subscribed, which I did. This park was awesome. Great video. Felt like I was actually doing it. Thanks for the ride.
Thanks Alex! For putting out a positive vibe about road bikers (I ride both and cringe whenever my MTB friends slag roadies). And thanks for making awesome entertaining videos like this. Stay Stoked!!
Friggin epic bro! Love the video and Kevin was kickass man! Killer first time!
You are the Yoda of downhill teaching 😀
That was hilarious listening to your surprise of Kevin's skills
Alone at the restaurant with earphones, people watching to me laughing alone as an idiot while eating octopus... Super video Alex, keep going!!!
kevin needs his own shirt "Sprinkles are for winners"
Love the bike carrier solution at 1:21:) If it were me doing that we would have 3 people in the back holding the bike on their laps.
Roadies are missing a lot. We need to teach them the way of the mountain bike! You have to be one with the bike. But for real this video is amazing and totally gets me stoked to go ride my bike now! Thanks Alex!
Looks like they are still doing pretty alright if there are more roadies like Kevin!
Yep he did really amazing. Again stuff like this makes me love mountain biking even more.
i'm a roadie, but i sure enjoy a good mountainbike trip. i usually take some part of my route off road, trough forests.
Dude thats lit !
john wren exactly. I hear a lot of MTBers say they wouldn't be seen dead on a road bike but all the top pro downhillers and enduro riders - they all ride road bikes. Sam Hill, Steve Peat, BKXC. The Athertons.
Kevin is hilarious. Loved this video man!
This video was awesome. I'd love to see more of you guys all riding together with Seth. Also want to see some updates on the DB loaner and how you're liking it compared to the Pumpkin.
Great video Alex being a roadie for 25 yrs just bought a hard tail just to see if I'd like mtb love it now it's hard to decide hit the road or roll in the dirt
FAVOURITE vid so far keep it up
Loved this video... I laughed with you all the time!!!
I always enjoy your videos but this one was uniquely entertaining. That dude is hilarious!
Sprinkles!!!
Dude has got skills! Its that bmx in his blood.
Nothing better than bringing new recruits into the sport. Huck yea!
#sharethestoke
The true test is to get a guy who has only ever ridden on a road bike. Kevins bmx experience and skills help a lot with mountain biking and he has no fear of speed due to his roadbiking skills and it clearly shows in the video.
I agree. I think a roadie-only rider would struggle more, but as someone who rides both i'd take a punt that they'd be better than someone who hasn't ridden road bikes before. Because they'd already have the strength and fitness aspect. I love both but when i've been off the MTB for a while i find myself having to re-learn some of the skills involved.
I really miss these times when you made videos like this. These were so much more your original you.
Gotta have him on more often! Awesome video
Ignore his road bike past - he used to ride BMX so he’ll know how to ride. Good vid!
True that!
still amazed at how good those trails look.
He did great. better than allot of mountain bikers
That's hilarious dude! He was fully stoked!
that guy was shredding those flow trails ! super impressed
Wooow 🤘
Glad homie isn’t too banged up. My experience has been that, generally, it hurts much more to crash on my road bike than on my mountain bike! 🤕😎
Dude I think that's probably always the case. I've only crashed on the road a handful of times, but I'll never forget them lol
Great video! Great riding! Bailey is looking sick too!
Alex's laugh kills me! lol
Kevin smeeeaashed it. Fun video!
Wow, this video is so great! The stoke is real!
Super fun video! Definitely earned some sprinkles guys!
Luv it! Hilarious, entertaining, and still gets you stoked to ride
Oh huck yea Gonzo, thanks!!
Channing Tatum slays
Dude killed it for his first time! Holy shit
He killed it dang!!
wtf, that dude is shredding! Crazy for first time on DH bike/park.
Man..the roads around must be pretty rough if he can ride like that!
Florida roads ain't no joke. Gators and geezers and duellies, oh my! Gators and geezers and duellies, OH MY!
0:25 seth's face like ''do I really need to be here? can I leave?''
lolol he was freezing his ass off. We were in the garage and it was like 20 degrees out hahaha
but maaan can kevin shred, this video makes me wana go on my bike and ride right now hahah
Seth maybe doesn't realise yet that he moved out of Florida...
Why my bUtt is stay'n in Vegas! (it's cold out btw, high of 54, lol)
"getting into the chunk!" -rides around all the chunk possible :)
now I thought he'd be on his roadie going down, actually to make it even let's put you on a roadie and try and follow, great video!!!!
alex is way too stoked!!! keep on trucking mate !
I was hoping he was gonna ride his road bike down that.
One of your best video
👍
that guy is funny af! i loled at the pirate and trex comment!
It felt like the video went for 5 mins because it was so entertaining
Great vid, I dare say not every roadie would be this good on a first attempt , you’ve either got it or you ain’t 👍🏻
I practiced a lot and after a year my skills were just as good as everyone else I rode with. Just like many things, practice makes a difference. I have also coached timid kids to becoming self-confident riders. Even pros are practicing hard.
Kevin is BADASS!
Sooooooooo stoked my dudes🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Yo that guy is such a hyped up personality, also he rides better than beginners that jave been doing this for over a year, tow him into this stuff! maybe if hes interested after a couple of months make him hav a youtube channel
great vid as always
As a roadie myself I’m happy he did so well. I’ll at some point be be a mountainbiker too but I can’t afford to do both right now and I can ride a road bike more frequently. This shit looks so fun though.
This is hype af. I need to ride my bike
The man's got some skills!
That video was awesome. So much fun. I wish there was a counter on here for every road biker that goes out and get's injured because he has watched this video. That dude was a riot. Plus I think anyone with a BMX background has most of what they need to jump on a mtb. Great job with the stoke Alex. I think you could make watching a person in a wheelchair cross the street exciting.
+B1KER challenge, accepted 😜
Hey man, just want to say thanks for all of the inspiration. Got my first mountain bike last week. Been rough on the trails as I am getting back into it. Thanks for the great videos and motivation you bring to this community.
Oh huck yea dude!! Congrats on the first bike, you are in for SO MUCH FUN!!
MisterTallbot Keep at it!
That's a damn good roadie
I feel Kevin represented roadies very well. Seems like you guys might have another mountain biking buddy, he seemed to like it very well.