Hangover on the Binary Maniak - Can I Clean Sedona's Hardest Trail on a Hardtail?

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  • @dillonlovehonda
    @dillonlovehonda 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    I’m a pretty intermediate rider from Illinois and I can confidently say I’d probably be able to clean the entire parking lot of this trail.

  • @hardtailparty
    @hardtailparty  2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I had to dig deep for this one, it was right at the edge of my skill limit.. Those last two climbs were TOUGH. Huge shoutout to Cody for helping me film this one. It was a LONG, HOT day on the trail to film this.
    A bit more about the bike: This is the production model of the Binary Maniak, and it's SO GOOD! It's a tad slack for these slow speed moves, but once it gets up to speed it comes alive. Being able to run a 200mm dropper is a game-changer for me. On this video I'm running the Atomik Carbon fusion fiber wheels with berd spokes. DREAM wheelset right here! Super light. You can see the rear wheel flex from time to time when I hop up onto stuff. It's really interesting to see on the followcam.

    • @tomhawk733
      @tomhawk733 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Steve, are you running it 130mm or 120mm today? Helm fork?
      Also, what tires?

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tomhawk733 130mm helm, 29x2.3. eliminator t7 rear, butcher t9 front. Not my favorite combo, but it got the job done.

  • @johnnydoe66
    @johnnydoe66 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Even with the GoPro effect, this trail still looks intimidating. Watching someone of Steve's ability struggle through sections solidified that. Great job Steve on not giving up!

  • @jurisx85
    @jurisx85 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    BEST MTB CONTENT IN THE WHOLE OF THE INTERNET! Congratulations!

  • @Theriver56
    @Theriver56 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love Steve PSAs. Thanks Steve! Raising awareness is important for us to have continued access to these amazing places.

  • @bktsoat
    @bktsoat ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally getting my maniak built up and have been re watching these vids. They are so great. Can’t wait to get on the trail with the maniak. Thanks for designing it. No one else cares about 29+ anymore. But we do!

  • @chameleonpogono
    @chameleonpogono 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for keeping an eye out for wildlife! Also, thank you for the public service announcement. Nice job on the trail. Sedona is a place I wish I could have ridden. Fun looking trails and great looking scenery.

  • @russelrivera5044
    @russelrivera5044 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great riding! The wider angle shots really help put the trails into perspective. Great cinematography, Cody!

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Cody is THE MAN for helping me film this one.

  • @gregwatts1159
    @gregwatts1159 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just such an amazing video to watch. Terrifying, awe inspiring and motivating. It's this channel, and your work, Steve, that got me to buy a hardtail recently, some 15 years or so since I last had one (GT Zaskar LE) and I'm loving it.

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! I'm glad to hear you're loving your hardtail.

  • @edwinlarsen7942
    @edwinlarsen7942 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Good to see you sessioning those difficult moves. Its always the moves with a big drop off to the side that scare the heck out of me too! Haha! I've unfortunately fallen a few too many times in those places and being self-employed makes those moves a little more sketchy and higher consequence. These days I find myself yielding to how much "flow" I feel early on and letting that sense of things dictate whether or not I attempt the high consequence moves. Good on you for ripping it up!

  • @realryanward
    @realryanward 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would enjoy every second of that place. The experience of riding home in a life-flight out of such a beautiful place would be unforgettable.

  • @joppek77
    @joppek77 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That section which started at 11:00 looked so incredibly awkward. Tight corner with big boulders deflecting your wheel left and right and an exposure to eat you if you fall! I'd have give up on that for sure. Very very impressive riding both of you!

  • @ShreddingSpree
    @ShreddingSpree 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    When I saw the title of the video I immediately thought about that section at 10:20. Not an intimidating/high consequence move but definitely extremely difficult. Especially when you’re tired after already riding the bulk of that trail. Way to go Steve. Your skills are impressive as always. 🤙🏻🤙🏻

  • @daniels6997
    @daniels6997 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing to see you in the 3rd person view. Mad skills that we normally can't see. Congratulations!

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Daniel. I wish I had a full-time cameraman, that'd be awesome.

  • @lostman65
    @lostman65 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    steve you’re still my hero! i didn’t think that last part of hangover could be done.
    i was pretty proud of myself last time, because i cleaned up to the part where you said “this is my least favorite part of the trail” then i was in self congratulatory mode and walked the rest of the hard sections. 😂
    note: i also hiked the last turn on the switchback up… i was just too tired

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That last switchback at the climb to the saddle is tough cuz I'm usually sucking wind and out of energy. You're a great rider Leo. Those sections toward the end are really tough with quite a bit of exposure to the right. it's fun hearing from someone who has been on this trail before.

  • @dennismiller1602
    @dennismiller1602 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great documentation of your technical moves and the difficulty! The follow cam adds a lot!

  • @mshaw9582
    @mshaw9582 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks like a super tough trail. Impressive skills dude 👏

  • @danielstocksdale5319
    @danielstocksdale5319 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos. They are so instructional and well put together.

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Daniel. I try to be as instructional as possible. Thanks for watching.

  • @JasonScottCarter
    @JasonScottCarter 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man ...you.and Cody are awesome. Jorts and all!! Mad skill.

  • @janibremer1312
    @janibremer1312 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Greetz from Finland Steve and Cody! This is sooooo great when you film like we can see you riding! I understand that its not possible often, but please keep these coming=) Honestly love your channel, but watching your handlebar for 15-20mins and hearing how great the trail and bike is, its getting little hmmm..boring with time you know;) THANX for the best channel in the tube Steve!=)

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My main purpose is to educate more than entertain, but I'll include more in of these as I can.

  • @ifitrollsrideit530
    @ifitrollsrideit530 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    "...it looks mellow on Go Pro". 😅 LOL that trail looks mental scary on Go Pro to a flat land coward like me!
    This made me cheer out loud when you cleaned the section starting at 11.00. 👏

  • @BrownLaundry
    @BrownLaundry 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I highly recommend Steve’s bike consulting services. I watched all the videos, did my research and I though I knew what I wanted but that bike ended up not even being on my short list.
    Great run on this trail! All that exposure made me nervous!

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for supporting my work, I really appreciate it!

  • @shaunroach7829
    @shaunroach7829 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great video!!! Literally on the edge on some periods of the trail 👀👀. The go pro on Cody was awesome seeing how hard it was to clean the trail even with the go pro effect. That one decent too 👀👀 great job fun to watch!!!

  • @aluminumhorserider6197
    @aluminumhorserider6197 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice to see more of you and technique from 2nd rider view..

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm super grateful for cody for filming this. It was a 3 hour day to film this. Lots of work and lots of time, but so worth it. I wish I had a cameraman to film every video, but it's simply not feasible right now. Maybe one day...

    • @aluminumhorserider6197
      @aluminumhorserider6197 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hardtailparty yeah well from my perspective riding mostly woods this seems science fiction..

  • @tobymcnicol922
    @tobymcnicol922 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great stuff - enjoyed the perspective of seeing you riding. Cody swings a mean lens!

  • @wardwillis9127
    @wardwillis9127 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    There is a PARTY in SEDONA! Wow. Rip snortin' affair. You aced it!

  • @worshipingIAM
    @worshipingIAM 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love that you can unbiasedly (is that a word?) still find criticisms of your own bike.. but.. no bike is perfect for everything

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm usually more critical of my own bikes and of bikes where I'm friends with the owner, because I don't want to bias the review.

  • @2WheelKam
    @2WheelKam ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome riding! That trail is gnarly

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, it's a spicy one for sure.

  • @collinkendall2028
    @collinkendall2028 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those tans walls are 😍. Great riding! Tremendous talent!

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm a sucker for a good tanwall. Unfortunately my favorite tires aren't available in tanwall.

  • @tjay_mac
    @tjay_mac 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great riding Steve and thank you CODY!!

  • @ericsundell9978
    @ericsundell9978 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    man, you guys are nuts, solid riding!

  • @willburn1741
    @willburn1741 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice Job! That is how tech is done in a HardTail. Cheers!

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks brother! I love tech like this.

  • @billbelgum9770
    @billbelgum9770 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great footage on this ride. I'd be happy to say I hiked it with no dabs!! 🤣
    Have you ever considered teaching a riding skills class? I'll bet there'd be a demand for one, especially with the changes in frame geometry. 🙂

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Unfortunately you need a permit to do that on the national forest, and my national forest will not be issuing any more permits. Ever. I'm working on an online skills coaching class.

    • @jonthesailorman
      @jonthesailorman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m in for skills coaching!

  • @Yelbomsirhc1
    @Yelbomsirhc1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    No frikkin' way in this lifetime for me. You guys are beasts. I'd be chicken without the exposure. Add exposure? No way.

  • @Biking_with_Akiva
    @Biking_with_Akiva 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Steve, Codi that was some great riding 💪🏾💯 you guys crushed it out there 🤙🏾

  • @L4J20
    @L4J20 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an incredible trail and incredible riding by both of you! Hardtails on Hardtrails got me back onto a hardtail 🥳

  • @mikejones420
    @mikejones420 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    not going to lie, some of those sections scared the hell out of me watching you do them, great vid, great bike. Oh, did Cody dab, lol

  • @chrisgenovese8188
    @chrisgenovese8188 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    those are some gnarly trails for a hardtail! im actually driving down to sedona to pick up a hardtail today!

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice! What did you get?

    • @chrisgenovese8188
      @chrisgenovese8188 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hardtailparty I'm picking up an NS Metropolitan 2 dirt jumper in about 25 minutes. I can't believe how much hotter it is here than flag lol

  • @infoatnorcal2304
    @infoatnorcal2304 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really impressive Steve!

  • @okbiker
    @okbiker 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Impressive riding. Impressive skills.

  • @phrides
    @phrides 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice. Love how you hung in there on the last attempt to bring the front end around, rather than bailing to save yourself despite having your wheel at the edge of a precipice. This is my favorite kind of riding (not the exposure, but the soft pedal and then attack and, if needed, session the tech). Not many folks left who will do the slow tech ride in the Strava era.
    I assume Cody cleaned the whole thing, too - probably could do it on his klunker.

  • @mc540flip
    @mc540flip 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job Steve! That bike looks sick. I saw a Banshee Paradox in person on the trail last weekend -also a sick bike. I was on my Karate Monkey!

  • @JuggernautMTB
    @JuggernautMTB 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well, that definitely qualifies as confirmation that you nailed the geo on the Maniak👍 I can’t wait for mine!

  • @DroppingIn
    @DroppingIn 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So fun to watch you clean this trail.

  • @user-lc2mu9jk2b
    @user-lc2mu9jk2b 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks and sounds like a dream bike. Hopefully some day.

  • @johnwilliamson9453
    @johnwilliamson9453 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The exposure is what gets me, as I can't balance on two feet! When did you do this?

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The exposure/fear makes this one especially tricky. It's hard to see in the video, but there's a significant drop off on the right on that last move where I struggled so much. This was done a month ago.

    • @johnwilliamson9453
      @johnwilliamson9453 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hardtailparty Oh yes, I'm familiar with Sedona exposure and it's intimidating fo sho! I'm surprised you did this in the hot season, I have to go early and leave early, lol! Nice vlog, btw!🤙

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@johnwilliamson9453 Since this is my full-time job, I end up filming every week, hot, cold, rain, shine. :)

  • @davewallace9048
    @davewallace9048 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys are excellent riders I know it’s a lot harder than it looks!! I was supposed to be going out to Sedona next month October but I’m not gonna make it!!

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dang! October is primo here.

  • @Likeaboss21794
    @Likeaboss21794 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I honestly kind of hate this trail. It's just scary and exposed. Don't know if I'll go back to it. Props to you, this trail takes serious skill.

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's not for everyone. Some days I love it and some days I hate it. She's a cruel mistress. More dangerous does not always mean more fun.

  • @wpmccray1
    @wpmccray1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Impressive with a Capital I. #props

  • @wd99999
    @wd99999 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Impressive trail and riding!

  • @davidgordon9048
    @davidgordon9048 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So impressive!

  • @andrewduncan3647
    @andrewduncan3647 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great effort, that is one technical and chunky trail. Probably better on a hard tail to try and clean it.

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I find the climbs easier on a 130mm FS, but it's not too bad on a hardtail either.

  • @DISCONNECT83
    @DISCONNECT83 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome bike and awesome rider!🤘🏼

  • @RideYearRound
    @RideYearRound 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man this made me miss desert riding! It also took me a few minutes to realize the camera was switching back and forth between you and Cody...I thought something was wrong with my internet connection haha.

  • @st1ffee
    @st1ffee 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow that looked terrifying,you have some great bike skills

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks. It took a few rides on this trail to get it.

  • @abstraddic0442
    @abstraddic0442 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    😳This didnt look mello on gopro at all. Im loosing it at my desk. Soo this isnt worse than Highline ? I know its an oldie for you but, Wow Never seen anything this hard. 💯👍

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  ปีที่แล้ว

      This is more exposed and more difficult than hiline.

  • @MrSrednalf
    @MrSrednalf 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sorry if I missed it but what size tires and wheels are you running on this video. Thanks! Excited for my pre order!

  • @nathanb101
    @nathanb101 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Heya Steve great video as always - have you ever tried gearboxes like a Pinion C12 or a Rohloff, and what's your opinion on them?

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes. Not a fan of the pinion. I liked it in theory, but when I tried it it had WAY too much drag

  • @Kaelidoz
    @Kaelidoz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was impressive

  • @TubaSolotheHiker
    @TubaSolotheHiker 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beast..mode!!

  • @benitezjosem30
    @benitezjosem30 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s a good looking Flamingo shirt😂

  • @William.N
    @William.N 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Before watching the video: no doubts.
    Will update after watching the video.

    • @William.N
      @William.N 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nicely done sir!

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks This was a tough one for me. Definitely some scary moments, and it pushed me to the edge of my skills.

    • @William.N
      @William.N 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Like you said in the video, that is how you get better. Inspires me to push myself a bit and make sure to clean my rides.

  • @josephfarrugia2350
    @josephfarrugia2350 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super well done! Gratitude for sharing such a video, with potentially insightful instructional content too.
    I wonder what Tires were you using? (29" x 2.8?)

  • @whiskeythrottle182
    @whiskeythrottle182 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    When is the next HardTail Party ride?
    Just built up a Ragley Mmmbop and have been riding Sedona and Flagstaff. This thing eats!

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'll have to schedule something. Keep an eye on my Instagram page for meetups.

    • @whiskeythrottle182
      @whiskeythrottle182 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much for the good info and the epic rides. I have been riding FS MTBS on AZ trails for the last 15yrs and your hardtail fetish made me want to give it a try. I have a $7k full suspension but now all I ride is the Mmmbop. It's so much more fun and playful. It also loves going down big stuff fast. It makes me look at all my trails in a new way.
      Keep up the great work!

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@whiskeythrottle182 indeed, that MMMbop is a fun bike.

  • @techjeeper8800
    @techjeeper8800 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I tell everyone I ride with, don’t avoid the hard lines. Climb them! We don’t have a lot of tech so I always try the hardest lines and I had to do them over and over and over and now I probably clean them 80-90% of the time. Never 100% no one’s perfect. Hahaha

  • @derekhellmann515
    @derekhellmann515 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The edge along the trail on some portions looks like a big drop.

  • @ferdinandrix6555
    @ferdinandrix6555 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the weight of the frame of this bike?

  • @yengsabio5315
    @yengsabio5315 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Steve, you got me lost with the word "clean." If you may please help me understand it, eh mate. Thanks in advance!
    Lots'a love, cheers, & Mabuhay, from tropical Philippines! #RideOn #KeepBiking

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      To "clean" a trail means to ride every inch of it, without touching your foot down (dab) or walking any section. In my case, it required multiple attempts. If I put my foot down, or didn't ride a segment first try, I went back and re-attempted it until I rode every inch.

    • @yengsabio5315
      @yengsabio5315 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hardtailparty Copy that, Steve! Thanks a lot for responding!

  • @tomhawk733
    @tomhawk733 ปีที่แล้ว

    What bash guard are you running? That's the production Maniak frame right? No ISCG 5 tabs, what adaptor do you run? Doing my Maniak build now!

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  ปีที่แล้ว

      check out my maniak build vid, I've got details there.

    • @tomhawk733
      @tomhawk733 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hardtailparty thanks. Finally found it.
      For those interested it
      was in a caption for about 4 seconds about 10 and a half minutes into the video titled "my dream hardtail first impressions" and it's an MRP BB to ISCG 5 adaptor.

  • @minerbiker
    @minerbiker 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome job! I really need to come ride Sedona... I did a similar thing on the Fish Lake Lakeshore trail that has a wild rugged double-black stretch abotu two miles long that I'd never even heard of anyone cleaning. Took me a ton of attempts and pretty much a full exhausting day, but I finally cleaned every inch of it. One of the most satisfying rides I've ever done!

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Come on down, we're ready for ya.

  • @sethmoniz915
    @sethmoniz915 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid

  • @rumbolzpunktde
    @rumbolzpunktde 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Respect! Hard line. no gloves for cody? no crash, never?

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cody is a fantastic rider, but he's still human and he crashes and needs multiples attempts like the rest of us. :)

  • @MrDavecore777
    @MrDavecore777 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is amazing, really solid tech riding. For some reason I struggle clearing tech climbs on the full sus rig now that I moved on from the hardtail! Why do you prefer cable over hydraulic?

  • @HowToGetMoreMetal
    @HowToGetMoreMetal ปีที่แล้ว

    Steve, just ordered the frame. What’s your preferred tire size. Thanks

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  ปีที่แล้ว

      I run 2.3 and 2.6 on my.personal ones, but I also have a 3.0 wheeelset I toss on from time to time

  • @wilfredalbuladora874
    @wilfredalbuladora874 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    When r u going to review the Dartmoor hornet? 😅

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's up to dartmoor. I've reached out to them many times.

  • @worshipingIAM
    @worshipingIAM 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    the camera man is one helluva rider too!!!

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, he's a fantastic rider.

  • @burningatthetrailhead
    @burningatthetrailhead 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice job. That exposure on the right on hangover looked sketchy af!

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The exposure is no joke on this trail. It definitely messes with your head.

  • @ixcel83
    @ixcel83 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really nice riding! Would you try that same trail with any other hardtail you have ridden?

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes, I have a few vids of other hardtails I've ridden it on. I've ridden it on a Sherpa, paradox, and a middle child, but the Maniak was the easiest. For some reason I just click with this bike. It can be done on most modern trail hardtails with a long dropper.

  • @buckroger6456
    @buckroger6456 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those are some mad skills. I can already tell most of what I was seeing would have turned me into a hiker 😆

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's a fantastic hike. I don't usually recommend this trail to visitors from out of town until I know their skill level.

    • @buckroger6456
      @buckroger6456 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hardtailparty a few of those spots look worse then bugs spring & prison camp.

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@buckroger6456 agreed. Milagrossa has one 10' section that I'm too chicken to hit on either a FS or a hardtail. I don't think I'll ever clean that section 100%, the risk isn't worth the reward.

    • @buckroger6456
      @buckroger6456 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hardtailparty it really isn't worth it, especially if your like me and tend to ride alone. I've been having a lot of fun on the blues and greens lately, but I know I'll be back to some black diamond trails just to test myself on.

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@buckroger6456 agreed, blues and greens can be just as fun as black diamonds without the risks.

  • @Theoloop
    @Theoloop 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Impressive to say the least. Felt like I walked half the trail first time I came out there.

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks. I definitely didn't clean it my first ride, that's for sure.

  • @wiseabay199
    @wiseabay199 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    11:30 is the dark souls of bike trails

  • @ognyc6522
    @ognyc6522 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How’s those enve bars compare to Stanton ti bars?

  • @jacob6440
    @jacob6440 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    what made you go for the enve m6 handlebars over the M7?

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The M6 is more compliant. I find most Enduro and dh products are stiffer than I like.

    • @jacob6440
      @jacob6440 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hardtailparty Ah, i was torn between the two but went with the M7 as Im on the heavier side of 90 kg and the 35 mm bar clamp makes it easier

  • @user-lc2mu9jk2b
    @user-lc2mu9jk2b 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You exchanged the camera between you while riding?

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      we were both wearing cameras.

  • @nathanb101
    @nathanb101 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did we hear correctly that your running mechanical brakes??

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes. I have a few videos on the topic. But before you judge, they're not just any mechanical brake. They're Paul Klampers which are nothing like other cable brakes.

  • @JimmyBeanz13
    @JimmyBeanz13 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What are you geared at? I'm at a .7 with a 32/51. I wan't to go 30 but I feel so limited on the downhills then. 11sp shimano xt is what I'm running. Maybe I just need to hit leg day more.
    Edit: sick riding man, those punchy climbs from a slow start I could only dream of doing.

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      32t. But I'm rarely on the road, so I don't use my 3 highest gears. I could run a 28t on an 8 speed and be ok.

  • @wesleecyphers5707
    @wesleecyphers5707 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man this video had me sweating! Just curious what gear you're in doing these quick punchy climbs? 50/52t or the next one down?

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Two down from that. I'm usually in gear 3.

    • @wesleecyphers5707
      @wesleecyphers5707 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hardtailparty Thanks! And thanks for all the great content. You make me want to ride my bike.

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@wesleecyphers5707 thanks, that's the best compliment I could receive.

  • @CasperRc81
    @CasperRc81 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mellow my butt😂 some of that got me queazy. Please be safe 😅

  • @auomauom
    @auomauom 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    damn good riding. hardtrails rule

  • @notice_fpv
    @notice_fpv 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    SO much low speed control!! 8:05

  • @jasoniannone9675
    @jasoniannone9675 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    My son and I were talking about the difference between trail grades and the consequence of mistakes. If you blow a berm on a green or a blue, you ride off into the forest. If you blow a turn on Hangover, you fall down a cliff. You're videos are chock full of big moves. You should take it easy sometimes. Ha.
    I'd like you to compare the experimental ESD back to back with the Maniak.

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I no longer have the ESD, I had to send it back to Kona, but those are the types of comparisons I cover over on Patreon.

  • @mladenkaranovic3469
    @mladenkaranovic3469 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your friend rides BC Podsol?

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes

    • @mladenkaranovic3469
      @mladenkaranovic3469 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hardtailparty they r out of stock 4 like whole calendar year...
      p.s u got skills

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mladenkaranovic3469 yeah, they've been out of stock ever since the review dropped. Cody is actually riding the one I reviewed last year. Great bike!

  • @lukas-a9234
    @lukas-a9234 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    ur wild for no kneepads

  • @kbd13-n9c
    @kbd13-n9c 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'd never try something that difficult, much less do that well on a HT.

  • @rufuswainwright8171
    @rufuswainwright8171 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Skills 😇😇

    • @hardtailparty
      @hardtailparty  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks I had to dig deep to get this one. It was right at the edge of my skills limit.

    • @rufuswainwright8171
      @rufuswainwright8171 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hardtailparty totally in awe !!!
      Both skills and the landscape.

  • @halnogaies1256
    @halnogaies1256 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm under no delusions when I see this video. The Camera doesn't turn it into a blue trail for me. This looks as hard as it actually is from your go pro view. I'll stick with blues and single blacks.

  • @yengsabio5315
    @yengsabio5315 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    2:06 I hate vandalism! 😠

  • @realryanward
    @realryanward 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You got balls of steel lol.

  • @shineperishingrepublic
    @shineperishingrepublic ปีที่แล้ว

    Can confirm this does not look mellow lol

  • @LastAphelion
    @LastAphelion 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    *did you know you'll go to jail for rock graffiti??*
    the Cave Men watching: 😰😰😰