As a person who seems to sweat more readily than most, tech materials that wick the sweat away are god send... used to finish rides with my t-shirt soaked through.. not so much these days.. Also found that a 'skullcap' under my helmet has REALLY helped stop the sweat dripping into my eyes as i ride.
In 90/91 riding in SoCal, we were wearing cotton shorts, Vans shoes, and no shirt or helmet. Things have really changed a lot; many people are now more concerned with having the latest tech gear to look cool to other riders than they are about getting out and hitting the trails.
Exactly. You can also buy good sports clothing without getting overpriced mtb "technical" stuff. Sports direct sports top for £5 works fine. Shorts, and decent cycling chamois (also about £10-15 from Sports Direct) then you can wear any regular shorts on top. And I've personally never worn knee sleves, although for bike park they probably are worth investing in
Any brand's sweat wicking t's work for me. But when it comes to shorts and pants, going with MTB specific brands makes good sense! They're baggy enough to fit knee pads and won't restrict your range of motion, while at the same time having a crotch that won't snag the seat. They're simply shaped differently!
@@chrisinstasis7986 One benefit to having dedicated MTB clothing is that you don't mind if it gets caked with mud etc... out on a ride, rather than getting mud stains all over your expensive hiking clothes... Also the cost saving is a bit red herring I think, if you wear one garment every day it will need replacing sooner than if you have two garments that you alternate between.
@@chiefsilverback My hiking gear gets pretty dirty too (two three weeks without washing with the same gear..). But I also choose to use separate stuff, don't want to rip my hiking gear and there's no need for merino for a single day or few hours MTB ride.
Yep, it's possibly the exception to the "all the gear, no idea" rule. I always think take a bit off the bike budget to put to clothing and it can be the difference between a great day and a miserable one. An extra 100 spent on the bike won't transform your riding, but on gear it could transform your day out.
Indeed! Personally, it spelled to me the difference between a scratched skin and not. I had scratches on my arms during a trail ride due to the many finely thorny bushes on that narrow trail. A huge lesson learned for me!
Went on a park day with a guy: I wore my pads, a 3/4 jersey and regular shorts (with padded bottoms). He wore a cotton shirt and Cargo shorts, no pads except for his helmet ... Guess who wanted to stop for breathers because he was so hot and his ass hurt? Him!
casual clothing has a pretty literal meaning in this video--there are plenty of cheaper moisture wicking shirts out there (Nike, UA, etc) that work just fine. And lots of gym short type options compared to thicker shorts.
You can totally ride without a mtb kit and be comfortable. The key is to buy dry wick material clothing. Cotton just gets heavy when wet. All of my dry wick riding shirts are under $20.
Haha I always wear basketball shorts and a tank top lol. I do have one jersey which is super nice in spring and fall though. Mtb specific shoes are the only thing that really feels necessary to me.
For DH I have Five Tens and Fox gear but for trail/XC you hardly need to break the bank. I bought my favourite cordora mtb shorts from Aldi for about £15 but they seem to have been discontinued. You can get tech gym t-shirts from Aldi or Primark for buttons.
I ride almost exclusively in forest prone to Mosquitoes, ticks and poison IVEY. Southern Ontario. Almost never in shorts. Found a very un-bike like clothing by Columbia, called Omni-shade. Fairly breathable, I will be wet under hydration pack. But generally comfortable in all but worst heat. Impervious to Mosquitoes is the main feature. No repellant needed except ankles and maybe neck area.
It depends, if on budget get good shorts, shoes and kneepads, but if summer or dry cotton teeshirt is just fine. Riding tops are pretty overrated until you riding in wet conditions. Plenty cheap shorts they will do the job too but often wear out faster and lack protection and rip easy in crash.
I buy motocross race tops as much cheaper than mtb ones n same material and wicking ability. 100% u should buy a good wicking top n breathable trousers or shorts. Endura humvee 2 are good light trousers n ok for wettish trails. I think a good pair of socks is always overlooked
Yes, you can certainly ride in whatever. Street clothes so long as they don't get in the way or get snagged on anything including the bike. I've had many debates with riding buddies about how it's not worth the money for bike specific gear. If only they knew. Cotton sucks when you sweat. Clingy and feels horrible. Smells worse after a sweaty ride. Cotton during the winter keeps you colder when it gets wet. When it comes to outdoor activities I try not to wear cotton made clothes. I agree with this video and there are great deals all the time on sport specific gear made to be more durable, lighter, breathable, sweat wicking and some even have antibacterial protection to keep it from smelling bad.
In German bikeparks, I often see workwear as a robust, cheaper option. At least for downhill it seems to work very well. Engelbert Strauss should sponsor a DH team.
My mum used to buy us kids thermal stuff from DAMART we used to ask for the padded pants from fox for Xmas but got stupid undergarments .but yes they kept us warm / cool and we didn't sweat or stink .but we looked crap 😀 Gmbn top .shorts and padded pants is the way to go
so does the cameraman get his shorts back at the end? or does he let blake keep them? :D and did the cameraman do the whole shoot without shorts?? people want to know!
Having been to your GMBN Shop... are you interested in ideas about stuff you could include in the shop? I've a load of items for you to consider as have many of your subscribers and viewers. Is there a portal to make these suggestions?
"I'm just riding natural trails in a cross country bike and not extremely aggressive, I don't need technical clothing" said to myself with al scarred up knees after 6 years of being wrong, still a bit sore after a crash last on tuesday and going to sleep before a 40Km mountain ride tomorrow 😂 I guess I do need at least some knee pads, any good recommendation for 50-60Km+ rides being light, comfortable but offering some level of protection?
As a Cape Bretoner I get that reference! Yeah definitely gotta watch out what names you call out at times, can lead to troubles if you use the wrong one....
I have never owned proper kit for mountin biking. It is so expensive. Are they actually worth it? I mean the prices are 5 time what I pay for my regular clothing.
I have yet to find clothing that claimed to be "sweat wicking" that actually is. usually the claims of "fast drying" are pretty accurate, and I can wear them dry, but just as a for instance my cycling commute to work in the summer I will usually arrive with my form fitting, supposedly sweat wicking technical shirt stuck to my back, and difficult to take off. maybe I just have unreal expectations wherein my definition of "sweat wicking" implies that the sweat should be transported from next to my skin to the surface of the clothing, where the fast drying function can then take over. I do have items that seem to function this way they just aren't clothing. for example my down hammocking quilt, I can be soaked to the bone and climb into it and in a very short period of time be warm in the interior of the quilt will be dry while the surface feels clammy to the touch.
I’m interested in knowing if there was a point in the ride where the discomfort level affected your riding ability Blake? As in did you change your body position in order to find relief from the discomfort?
Dude you can ride in everything, don't start running behind the best tech and fabric as an excuse! Of course they're better and more ventilated and bla bla, but if you don't have them now it's not gonna affect your performance at a noticeable level, coming from one that has ridden a lot in casual clothes before slowly buying better stuff
@@giulianotesta1847 I was referring to the chafing that Blake was experiencing from his knee protecton. I've been riding for more than 25 years. My question was more specifically about a curiosity as to the effect of any compensation for his discomfort to the actual riding. I myself have gone through a similar experience as you and gradually upgraded to better performing gear. Saying that I still after all these years hang on to an old habit of always wearing a t-shirt while riding. I may have a tech base layer under in cooler weather but always a t-shirt over.
@@charlie9ine i have a similar habit but for me it's the shorts, most of the time I use a generic "sport shorts" from a well known (in Eu) basic sportswear brand and i never had a problem with it!
Cheap alternative to a MTB jersey. Synthetic T-shirt i.e. under armor or similar type wick moisture away just as well as a jersey and can be had quite cheap if you avoid a certain name brand *cough*under armor*cough*.
They're sponsored by both so you maybe best off asking on a MTB Forum as such? Not saying they'd lie as such but if you're after a neutral review on build quality etc I'm sure a forum maybe a better place to get one?
Does anybody know how to find the routes they use? I live in South Wales and this trail looks epic. I have komoot but can't seem to find GMBN or any (epic rides section) like they mention in the video?
Blake maybe the reason that you don't suffer like that when you wear pads to the skate park is because your own knee pads aren't 2 sizes too small like those ones. Seems a bit unnecessary to advertise clothes that are supposed to be better anyway...
The advertising is getting a little more blatant eh? I still love the channel but some of these are basically 12 min long ads with bike footage and commentary,
Pro tip: Leave your fly open like Neil to increase ventilation on those epic rides.
Looks like Blake tried to point it out too, but Neil was not paying attention 🤣
Can't unsee lmao
Thats actually a good idea
😂
Before I even clicked play I somehow knew Blake would be the one stuck wearing the standard kit.
He'd have been more comfortable in Jen's dress again 🤣
Standard? More like purposely 2 sizes too small. Those pads were no better a fit than those shorts, both were at least 2 sizes too small for him.
He's the more robust one
Ever seen a slopestyler with functional kit? 😂
6:16 Blake staring in the distance.... "Mountain Seagull" - Made my day!
"Fascinating" 😂😂
As a person who seems to sweat more readily than most, tech materials that wick the sweat away are god send... used to finish rides with my t-shirt soaked through.. not so much these days.. Also found that a 'skullcap' under my helmet has REALLY helped stop the sweat dripping into my eyes as i ride.
Any shirts you'd recommend? Was going to get fox ranger ss 2023 short sleeve
In 90/91 riding in SoCal, we were wearing cotton shorts, Vans shoes, and no shirt or helmet. Things have really changed a lot; many people are now more concerned with having the latest tech gear to look cool to other riders than they are about getting out and hitting the trails.
Of course. You need to look sharp for Instagram!
I ride with cargo pants and a flannel shirt. Protects me from scrapes, super comfy and the pants have storage
Nice sponsored add boys!!! If Blake had a cotton tshirt, shorts that fitted and mtb knee pads he'd have been grand.
Exactly. You can also buy good sports clothing without getting overpriced mtb "technical" stuff. Sports direct sports top for £5 works fine. Shorts, and decent cycling chamois (also about £10-15 from Sports Direct) then you can wear any regular shorts on top. And I've personally never worn knee sleves, although for bike park they probably are worth investing in
Hilarious, I love seeing you guys ride together and the stop bit in the middle for the seagulls, classic. Keep it up guys.
Any brand's sweat wicking t's work for me. But when it comes to shorts and pants, going with MTB specific brands makes good sense! They're baggy enough to fit knee pads and won't restrict your range of motion, while at the same time having a crotch that won't snag the seat. They're simply shaped differently!
I’m using my hiking stuff and it’s perfect !
I use my merino hiking shirts as baselayers. They are amazing for that.
Yeah defo. Save a fortune if one or two top end pieces of kit can be used for different activities.
@@chrisinstasis7986 One benefit to having dedicated MTB clothing is that you don't mind if it gets caked with mud etc... out on a ride, rather than getting mud stains all over your expensive hiking clothes...
Also the cost saving is a bit red herring I think, if you wear one garment every day it will need replacing sooner than if you have two garments that you alternate between.
@@chiefsilverback My hiking gear gets pretty dirty too (two three weeks without washing with the same gear..). But I also choose to use separate stuff, don't want to rip my hiking gear and there's no need for merino for a single day or few hours MTB ride.
Will there be outtakes of Louie filming that without shorts?
I feel like clothes are an quickly overlooked thing. They are so important for your comfort, in the end you'll peform the best if you're comfortable
Yep, it's possibly the exception to the "all the gear, no idea" rule. I always think take a bit off the bike budget to put to clothing and it can be the difference between a great day and a miserable one. An extra 100 spent on the bike won't transform your riding, but on gear it could transform your day out.
Indeed! Personally, it spelled to me the difference between a scratched skin and not. I had scratches on my arms during a trail ride due to the many finely thorny bushes on that narrow trail. A huge lesson learned for me!
Went on a park day with a guy: I wore my pads, a 3/4 jersey and regular shorts (with padded bottoms). He wore a cotton shirt and Cargo shorts, no pads except for his helmet ... Guess who wanted to stop for breathers because he was so hot and his ass hurt? Him!
Martyn, Neil....... Richard! 🤣
Gotta love Blake!
Really digging that pink helmet.
casual clothing has a pretty literal meaning in this video--there are plenty of cheaper moisture wicking shirts out there (Nike, UA, etc) that work just fine. And lots of gym short type options compared to thicker shorts.
i'm surprised Blake's voice hasn't gone full soprano with those shorts..
I use no brand microfiber XL to look steezy $5 , stretch jean $30 , Etnies skate shoes x Michelin and Vans high cut.
You can totally ride without a mtb kit and be comfortable. The key is to buy dry wick material clothing. Cotton just gets heavy when wet. All of my dry wick riding shirts are under $20.
Great deal. Just right size for us. Wish we had bought one sooner.
This was a good comparison. I’d like to see a comparison against the different brands and ideally with different levels of riders
Haha I always wear basketball shorts and a tank top lol. I do have one jersey which is super nice in spring and fall though. Mtb specific shoes are the only thing that really feels necessary to me.
For DH I have Five Tens and Fox gear but for trail/XC you hardly need to break the bank. I bought my favourite cordora mtb shorts from Aldi for about £15 but they seem to have been discontinued. You can get tech gym t-shirts from Aldi or Primark for buttons.
Excellent video, specially the music combined with the video.
I ride almost exclusively in forest prone to Mosquitoes, ticks and poison IVEY. Southern Ontario.
Almost never in shorts. Found a very un-bike like clothing by Columbia, called Omni-shade. Fairly breathable, I will be wet under hydration pack. But generally comfortable in all but worst heat. Impervious to Mosquitoes is the main feature. No repellant needed except ankles and maybe neck area.
Wow. That's quite the epic music selection!
watching from California and i love getting the notification at 2am that gmbn posted a new vid 😁👍🏽
More content for these two please. Always a good time. Cheers! 😊
Yes, yes, clothes and stuff. But the trail looks epic!
It depends, if on budget get good shorts, shoes and kneepads, but if summer or dry cotton teeshirt is just fine. Riding tops are pretty overrated until you riding in wet conditions. Plenty cheap shorts they will do the job too but often wear out faster and lack protection and rip easy in crash.
Interesting mtb vlog 😮❤love it from Nepal 🇳🇵
I love the Videos where Neil and Blake ride together :) I prefer the complete FOX MTB Wear to ride with ;)
That pink helmet looks so good on him 😂
I buy motocross race tops as much cheaper than mtb ones n same material and wicking ability. 100% u should buy a good wicking top n breathable trousers or shorts. Endura humvee 2 are good light trousers n ok for wettish trails. I think a good pair of socks is always overlooked
I wear the Humvee 2's and they're fantastic
Neil - its gonna be epic
Blake - did you say epic im not ready for that
The real blake - nah that's just another green trail for me
Neil "it's gonna be epic"
Sam pilgrim "bicuuz"
Yes, you can certainly ride in whatever. Street clothes so long as they don't get in the way or get snagged on anything including the bike. I've had many debates with riding buddies about how it's not worth the money for bike specific gear. If only they knew. Cotton sucks when you sweat. Clingy and feels horrible. Smells worse after a sweaty ride. Cotton during the winter keeps you colder when it gets wet. When it comes to outdoor activities I try not to wear cotton made clothes.
I agree with this video and there are great deals all the time on sport specific gear made to be more durable, lighter, breathable, sweat wicking and some even have antibacterial protection to keep it from smelling bad.
Great video, mate! I'm gearing up for the summer 👊
In German bikeparks, I often see workwear as a robust, cheaper option. At least for downhill it seems to work very well. Engelbert Strauss should sponsor a DH team.
Let's see a walk around or Neil's van!
sick vid, but what is that gopro 240p quality? get rid of that hero3
I bought a couple of pairs of fox shorts in a sale, then just buy moto x tops and gloves it’s way cheaper, always a sale on somewhere
@GMBN Neil’s flies being undone during the whole film has to be the next caption contest 😂
My mum used to buy us kids thermal stuff from DAMART we used to ask for the padded pants from fox for Xmas but got stupid undergarments .but yes they kept us warm / cool and we didn't sweat or stink .but we looked crap 😀
Gmbn top .shorts and padded pants is the way to go
Very helpfull!! Great video!!
Its .I've watching an episode of the hill billies and music too match, just need Blake to go prospecting for gold in a stream.
so does the cameraman get his shorts back at the end? or does he let blake keep them? :D and did the cameraman do the whole shoot without shorts?? people want to know!
9:15 "My kit came under £100 pounds"
He says while wearing a £160 helmet
I think they assume you will be wearing a helmet regardless of the other clothing so they don’t include it
You need (well, really should have..) a helmet, but you don't need special MTB clothes. Hence the price tag without helmet.
Great Video! Where can I get that Vektor camo tube holding strap from, that Blake has on his bike?
Hi. What was he wearing? I didn't quiet get it. hdl eco garba shorts, and jdl moss jersey, and trail skins pro shape tech?
Having been to your GMBN Shop... are you interested in ideas about stuff you could include in the shop? I've a load of items for you to consider as have many of your subscribers and viewers. Is there a portal to make these suggestions?
My first advice to any new rider is: don't wear cotton.
Agree. Especially with hot weather like in my country. Cotton will absorb sweat and gey soak.
This applies to almost any activity in my book. Cotton, unless it’s Pima or similar, just doesn’t cut it anymore.
Polyester then ? What are these jerseys made from ?
@@experiencewithmartin972 wool also works. But yes it's usually some plastic material in tech clothing.
I pretty much wear a cotton t shirt every time without issue 🤷🏻
Good Job
"I'm just riding natural trails in a cross country bike and not extremely aggressive, I don't need technical clothing" said to myself with al scarred up knees after 6 years of being wrong, still a bit sore after a crash last on tuesday and going to sleep before a 40Km mountain ride tomorrow 😂 I guess I do need at least some knee pads, any good recommendation for 50-60Km+ rides being light, comfortable but offering some level of protection?
I didn't know GMBN had a komoot account with rides! How can I follow them?
Just get the cheapest track pants you can find and any t shirt and you’re good to go
Bein a Newfoundlander, I loved the music at 4:00
Also 😂 Neil giving Blake shit for mis-speaking.
As a Cape Bretoner I get that reference! Yeah definitely gotta watch out what names you call out at times, can lead to troubles if you use the wrong one....
I just saw a “ steak and shake” seagull yesterday😬 loves 🍟
I have never owned proper kit for mountin biking. It is so expensive. Are they actually worth it? I mean the prices are 5 time what I pay for my regular clothing.
Ok cool more money, thanks guys. I'll keep an eye out for the next sponsored video to see what else I need to throw money at
I have yet to find clothing that claimed to be "sweat wicking" that actually is. usually the claims of "fast drying" are pretty accurate, and I can wear them dry, but just as a for instance my cycling commute to work in the summer I will usually arrive with my form fitting, supposedly sweat wicking technical shirt stuck to my back, and difficult to take off. maybe I just have unreal expectations wherein my definition of "sweat wicking" implies that the sweat should be transported from next to my skin to the surface of the clothing, where the fast drying function can then take over. I do have items that seem to function this way they just aren't clothing. for example my down hammocking quilt, I can be soaked to the bone and climb into it and in a very short period of time be warm in the interior of the quilt will be dry while the surface feels clammy to the touch.
I literally wear jeans or cut off shorts and a t short/sweatshirt every time. No issues.
If I was skinny arsed too I would be spoilt for choice - you find me gear to fit 6’6 and a 50/52” chest and I’ll buy it 👍🏼😂
Anyone have any recommendations for pants for hot weather? I'd rather have a super breathable pair I can just layer in the cooler months.
I’m interested in knowing if there was a point in the ride where the discomfort level affected your riding ability Blake? As in did you change your body position in order to find relief from the discomfort?
Dude you can ride in everything, don't start running behind the best tech and fabric as an excuse! Of course they're better and more ventilated and bla bla, but if you don't have them now it's not gonna affect your performance at a noticeable level, coming from one that has ridden a lot in casual clothes before slowly buying better stuff
@@giulianotesta1847 I was referring to the chafing that Blake was experiencing from his knee protecton. I've been riding for more than 25 years. My question was more specifically about a curiosity as to the effect of any compensation for his discomfort to the actual riding. I myself have gone through a similar experience as you and gradually upgraded to better performing gear. Saying that I still after all these years hang on to an old habit of always wearing a t-shirt while riding. I may have a tech base layer under in cooler weather but always a t-shirt over.
@@charlie9ine i have a similar habit but for me it's the shorts, most of the time I use a generic "sport shorts" from a well known (in Eu) basic sportswear brand and i never had a problem with it!
@@giulianotesta1847 I'm with you. For a long time I rode a pair of Ralph Lauren Cargo shorts. With a Pearl Izumi chamois. We're on the same page.
I guess the camera man chap did not want those shorts back afterwards! The things Blake does for GMBN......
I find you're nearly always hotter than you thought you'd be, but easier to dump layers into the backpack than add ones you didn't take.
I always walk out the door feeling a little chilly. Once you start pedaling you warm up pretty fast.
Blake, beautiful bike :)
Cheap alternative to a MTB jersey. Synthetic T-shirt i.e. under armor or similar type wick moisture away just as well as a jersey and can be had quite cheap if you avoid a certain name brand *cough*under armor*cough*.
I'm new to mountain trailing but I don't have those kind of clothing. Its half the price of my $600 mtb
Neil/Richard's kit was too pricey for me, but if this is your every weekend I can see the justification.
Can I use shimano mineral oil for a tektro hydraulic disc brake?
Did anyone notice that Neil did not get his short zipped 😂
It's for extra ventilation!
What are your thoughts on the Dainese/Poc kit generally?
They're sponsored by both so you maybe best off asking on a MTB Forum as such?
Not saying they'd lie as such but if you're after a neutral review on build quality etc I'm sure a forum maybe a better place to get one?
Blake looks like the Hulk in those shorts
Before 500 views check
So what is the cameraman wearing while shooting this, I’m hesitant to ask?
50/50
Sorry guys, but this is just an extended Dainese ad.
No lycra?
Always pad up 🤙🏻🚵🏻
Does anybody know how to find the routes they use? I live in South Wales and this trail looks epic. I have komoot but can't seem to find GMBN or any (epic rides section) like they mention in the video?
www.cwmcarnforest.co.uk/activities/mountain-biking-at-cwmcarn/
I live 5 minutes away from the place and I've never been able to find the right tracks until going onto the Forest Drive website...
@@NoddyD They're signposted everywhere, it's not hard to find especially now they've done up all the roads!
blakes bike colour... fuck yea.
Simplified: just wear polyester and your sweat will dry quick but you'll stink like hell because of the material
For 10miles might as well wear flip flops
Blake maybe the reason that you don't suffer like that when you wear pads to the skate park is because your own knee pads aren't 2 sizes too small like those ones. Seems a bit unnecessary to advertise clothes that are supposed to be better anyway...
I wish i had a bike or a friend..
I would love to wear Technical clothing while riding, but 90GBP for shorts? Not gonna happen
Blake tripping over, I found it way too funny I had to keep skipping back to watch again.
What smells worse, Blake's t-shirt or cheese grips?
Im using basketball shorts
Does anyone know which ride this is on Komoot?
Caffal loop up cwmcarn butt
Lycra all the way!
What's "Louie the Cameraman" wearing then?
Blake forgetting his shorts for this video...you had 1 job
Is the blood still able to flow in Blake's legs with those shorts😂
basic hard shell knee pads are the worst for biking, they are for skate parks lol!
I ride in a cotton shirt shirt and whatever shorts I don't mind getting dirty.
Sick
I'm early for once, I clicked faster than it takes for me to crash.
The advertising is getting a little more blatant eh? I still love the channel but some of these are basically 12 min long ads with bike footage and commentary,
Blake's legs tho! 👀👀👀