Loving all of the hardtail stuff you guys are doing! It shows people that the sport doesn't have to be stupidly expensive. My mk1 ragley blue pig still keeps me entertained and I don't have to re mortgage the house to pay for it. Keep up the good work dudes! \m/
Agree'd, been considering ways to get into a full sus bike lately but after this weekends ride on my 2005 Kona hardtail, I realized that I loved riding my hardtail!
My favorite thing about this channel is that they respect all forms of mountain biking. Wether that is Xc, Enduro, Downhill fourcross and even cyclocross. Keep up the good content.
Do the Mega avalanche and more XC content both my Bro Blake! You make content for anything I will watch it because I know that you always make good videos!
Sweets as mate, wasn't expecting to see myself riding in this video at 7:05 but i couldn't be more excited. Great riding Blake and keep up the amazing videos GMBN!
Indeed! But hey the bike does matter, at least in between disciplines, because you can´t whip a gravel bike in a 6 foot jump and survive the landing or do a Megavalance and reach the finish line unscatted
The bike does matter very much. Its like when want to increase the power in your car. In most cases the drivetrain is going to limit you. The drivetrain being the bike and the more powerful engine. Upgrade the bike and increase your potential. But their is no point in upgrading your bike if you aren’t pushing it to its limits or if you are very close to pushing it. Unless you are loaded with money.
Love that you show an openness to all the different kinds of riding they make you do! Keep up the super positive vibes, I’m sure we all really appreciate it! I’ve converted from an absolute roadie only to now buying my second full sus / full carbon mtb! So I have tried everything under the sun on 2wheels! Keep these “out there” vids coming!
I did the megavalanche with my commencal Meta HT, of course I couldn't pretend to race but I was impressed of how the bike resisted to it, more than my arms lol
I know you guys are all just regular dudes like us, but over these years I hope you guys know that you all feel like our friends. So it’s wonderful to see you guys interact with the public because it feels like we’re finally meeting our friends in person. You guys keep it real.
My heart got pounding watching Blake crank down Sea Otter; hue exhilarating! Love seeing Josh of Daily MTB there, too. Stick with baggies, man! Go Blake!
Nicely done! Your channel has quickly become my new favorite... I normally watch software development videos, PC building videos... but we moved to a place where I can shred some insanely nice downhill, trail AND a bike park within minutes by bike and all of a sudden a 15 yr old BMX/Motocross kid mixed with a 20 year old mountain bike rider of the early 2000s...was awakened to a whole new world of awesome with modern geometry etc...and your videos just kick ass man. You've gotten me up to speed on the best MTB information as well answer so many questions even edge cases like fat bikes! Thanks so much! Cheers!
Hardtail riders are not a dying breed. They're the only sensible option for many people's budgets. But those people don't really pay to enter races though.
ForcedFed4 Garage bro noo yesterday uci xco was on and it was epic... bro its like becoming the most intense sport to watch... but dont get me wrong al the other are just as cool🙌🏻
blake is my hero, truly bringing cycling back to its fun, do-it-because-you-can roots. sometimes I get too lost in the tech to remember that it's about just sending it!
Grats Blake!! I live 2 minutes form those trails! I ride then 5 days a week and have raced XC 8 years, and have competed in 7 Sea Otter classic, 1 podium in 14 and 2 top 5 finishes. Last year I went to Enduro and race Otter Enduro for the first time, it was a blast! Come on back!! (This year its been postponed until October due to COVID)
We were small hardtail group out there, it was fun! I'm glad Blake let me swap start positions with him because I knew he'd be a super fast one out there...and I didn't want to hold him back any.
what i like to blake is hes enjoying the sports of cycling while giving more good information regarding the bikes and the race .that was a great vids .till the end part.two thumbs up!!!
Would love to see you guys do a full series on training and entering an XC race. All the training science, all the appropriate XC bling equipment etc...yes don the spandex too :)
Top stuff Blake and Jack! I am actually in the market for a hardtail right now, and I was keen on the Scout. Hopefully the 2021 stock starts turning up soon.
Love the vibe that Blake brings to MTBing keep them coming mate. I had a Nukeproof Mega Team bike loved it but not as much as the Scout it really is a do all bike so much so that I only have the scout now, would love to see you do the mega race Blake, that would the the cherry on top! 👌
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Should Blake try race the Mega Avalanche on a hardtail? Let us know
Yes. Definitely yes.
yeeeeeees
Y E S
No, I'd rather see Blake go as fast as he can on the Mega than prove he can suffer it out on a hardtail.
Go to a velodrome and let blake do an hour-record attemp
Blake makes the best vids, always smiling and just seems to have fun all the time 👍👍
He is such a nice bloke!
And he speaks in falsetto oftenly.
ikr
#1 def
Yeah man blake made me buy my hartail
Hardtail for life!!! And a definite yes vote for Megavalanche ...or however you spell it. Thank you GMBN for all the hardtaill love!
MacLeod_559 god I love hardtails
the megalunch
I think people misspronounce it, its megavalance,but people pronounce mega avalanch.
Imbigbad me too. Also fully rigid 1990s style MTB :3
MacLeod_559 he should also do mountain of hell and megavalanche ReUnion Ísland.
Stoked to meet you and race with you Blake! You, Jack, and all the GMBN guys are top notch dude!
Spotted buddy!!!!
Spottedddd boi
Hey man, I have seen you NS Eccentric videos. Probably going to build one up in a month or so, can't wait!
I thought that was you!
I knew it lol
Only Blake could perform so well on a downhill race, with a hardtail, AFTER food poisoning..
Freaking beast.
Don't forget that he even only had 2 practice runs. Mad respect.
After food poisoning hou go everywhere faster 🤣.
4:33 I love how the kid has a gmbn jersey
Loving all of the hardtail stuff you guys are doing! It shows people that the sport doesn't have to be stupidly expensive. My mk1 ragley blue pig still keeps me entertained and I don't have to re mortgage the house to pay for it. Keep up the good work dudes! \m/
Right, because a 2000 euros bicycle plus the cost of carbon wheels is so cheap.
Agree'd, been considering ways to get into a full sus bike lately but after this weekends ride on my 2005 Kona hardtail, I realized that I loved riding my hardtail!
@@CristianCiupitu compared to a 4000EUR full sus of the same spec, yeaht!
I have a 15 pound hard tail that was 5400 so they’re not always cheap
I see Blake I click
Ayy thanks gmbn for the heart
Blake just seems to send any trail on any bike!
Blake is the best!
amen to that
@@mrico523 yeah boi
Imi The unicycle
Bit like the pilgs
My favorite thing about this channel is that they respect all forms of mountain biking. Wether that is Xc, Enduro, Downhill fourcross and even cyclocross.
Keep up the good content.
Do the Mega avalanche and more XC content both my Bro Blake! You make content for anything I will watch it because I know that you always make good videos!
I know you are fit, but that is a stellar performance in both races for a non-professional entry. Major props dude. 👍👍
Love this concept, I know any vid featuring the Scout hardtail is gonna be wicked.
Definitely push the Scout and give us more vids of it 😁
Te Hopo I’m definitely planning on getting one. In large part because of these videos
'keeping to my freeride roots' two secs later: 'i should've brought lycra'
literally as i read that he said it 😂
I don't think it matters the bike Blake will just win on any race!!
Neil once said. It is 5% depending on the bike, 95% on the rider.
RC NATION apart from that Carrera he hit a jump on which brake didn’t work
Sweets as mate, wasn't expecting to see myself riding in this video at 7:05 but i couldn't be more excited. Great riding Blake and keep up the amazing videos GMBN!
"This is thhhe thhee hhhhheeeee wwawwwaaawawarrrmmmupppp area"
So funny, I was crying. This vid is pure Blake-style 😂
Just picked up my first MTB "The Scout 290" a couple of weeks ago, been hitting the trails up here in Bend Oregon..the hype is real, great bike.
The bike doesn’t matter, its the rider that makes the magic happen
Indeed! But hey the bike does matter, at least in between disciplines, because you can´t whip a gravel bike in a 6 foot jump and survive the landing or do a Megavalance and reach the finish line unscatted
The bike does matter very much. Its like when want to increase the power in your car. In most cases the drivetrain is going to limit you. The drivetrain being the bike and the more powerful engine. Upgrade the bike and increase your potential. But their is no point in upgrading your bike if you aren’t pushing it to its limits or if you are very close to pushing it. Unless you are loaded with money.
That’s why I roll on a big wheel unicycle
Can't be doing this shit with a walmart bike
People who say this probably have had only good bikes their whole life or something. Bike DOES matter...ALOT.
Love that you show an openness to all the different kinds of riding they make you do! Keep up the super positive vibes, I’m sure we all really appreciate it! I’ve converted from an absolute roadie only to now buying my second full sus / full carbon mtb! So I have tried everything under the sun on 2wheels! Keep these “out there” vids coming!
Super fun and very up and personal, felt like I was there with you somehow :D
Blake's the best mtb presenter ever. Fully willing to try it all and does so with great knowledge, enthusiasm and humility. Love it.
I did the megavalanche with my commencal Meta HT, of course I couldn't pretend to race but I was impressed of how the bike resisted to it, more than my arms lol
Pierre-M how do you like the meta HT? I’m thinking about getting the 2020 dark blue frame one. Seems like a solid bike.
I know you guys are all just regular dudes like us, but over these years I hope you guys know that you all feel like our friends.
So it’s wonderful to see you guys interact with the public because it feels like we’re finally meeting our friends in person.
You guys keep it real.
Mega avalanche for the win you are inspiring! Both Blake and Neal
You should definitely try the mega avalanche on a hard tail. That would be awesome 😃
Yea do the bigs downhill on a hard tail show people it’s not what bike u have it’s how u ride it
Neil said once, it depends 5% on the bike and 95% on the rider.
Zagica unless you are a pro smashing down massive trails on a walmart bike. Its gonna break
I am not that way inclined (or confused) but I fookin' love Blake. Always a pleasure, young man, and thanks for another corker!
Do more XC Blake!
My heart got pounding watching Blake crank down Sea Otter; hue exhilarating! Love seeing Josh of Daily MTB there, too.
Stick with baggies, man!
Go Blake!
"baggies all the way"
finishes 7th..
that’s not bad tbf
Yea true
Lycra is stupid
Nicely done! Your channel has quickly become my new favorite... I normally watch software development videos, PC building videos... but we moved to a place where I can shred some insanely nice downhill, trail AND a bike park within minutes by bike and all of a sudden a 15 yr old BMX/Motocross kid mixed with a 20 year old mountain bike rider of the early 2000s...was awakened to a whole new world of awesome with modern geometry etc...and your videos just kick ass man. You've gotten me up to speed on the best MTB information as well answer so many questions even edge cases like fat bikes!
Thanks so much!
Cheers!
🤘Blakey crushing it with his Swiss Army Nukeproof! #teamhardtail Well Done Sir 👊
Yes please! More hardtail action!! Blake's gotta try the MegAvalanche on that Nukeproof!
You should try slopestyle on a trail hardtail
12:55 I appreciate that cameraman for putting in that work and running to take the shot
Respect 💯
Hardtail riders are not a dying breed. They're the only sensible option for many people's budgets. But those people don't really pay to enter races though.
A quality semi vintage hardtail frame, a 1x and an upgrade to a modern fork and you've got a fantastic bike at 1/4 the price.
One of the most positive MTB guys on the Internet! Love to watch you just to cheer me up while this lockdown time.
Thanks for watching Ducky! 🤘
Love my scout and nice shout-out and cameo of Josh from daily mtb rider
I love it when I see Blake & Neil with a big smile. It shows they add a great day. Thank you GMBN. Keep it up.
Damn guys, love all your videos, best content!!! Keep it up, regards from Switzerland 🇨🇭
I'm not even a mtb/downhill etc. guy, but a roadie, but I freaking love Blake's vids!
Yes more XC please..... The world doesn't just revolve around downhill which seems to be all you cover.
Don't think anyone has ridden a DH bike on the channel since last year some time
Go for a long boring ride mate
Benjamin Archer yesssss i do cross country
I think the issue is that XC just isn't as entertaining to watch.
ForcedFed4 Garage bro noo yesterday uci xco was on and it was epic... bro its like becoming the most intense sport to watch... but dont get me wrong al the other are just as cool🙌🏻
Nice one Blake! You guys at GMBN are awesome...seriously...love your videos from the entire team...keep riding and always a BIG THANKYOU!!!
🤘👊
Rampage on hardtail for sure ;D
12:54 Steve had secret electric motor somewhere for that hill?
You guys make everything seem so fun...which is really fun to watch! Thanks!
One man .one bike . One strong will is enough.
blake is my hero, truly bringing cycling back to its fun, do-it-because-you-can roots. sometimes I get too lost in the tech to remember that it's about just sending it!
More XC stuff guys! It's a nice variety from all the regular stuff you do!
great to see some hard tail content!!! love my Hardtail!!! (Orange Clockwork)
Damn, now you remind me of what it was like to ride as a little kid
Grats Blake!! I live 2 minutes form those trails! I ride then 5 days a week and have raced XC 8 years, and have competed in 7 Sea Otter classic, 1 podium in 14 and 2 top 5 finishes. Last year I went to Enduro and race Otter Enduro for the first time, it was a blast! Come on back!! (This year its been postponed until October due to COVID)
Well done Blake great results !!!!! Awesome video too :) deffo need another mega avalanche video :)
I love seeing Blake try new disciplines. Downhill to gravel bikes, it’s awesome.
Damn dude! 2nd in your DH category with food poisoning! Well done
Great video to show the wide capabilities of a good mountain bike. Thanks for the tips, Blake, on adjusting the bike for the two disciplines.
I noticed Blake mentioned he’s running plus tires, is he using the 290 with 27.5+ wheels?
No Blake's Nukeproof Scout is the 27.5 one.
I think the latest Scout can run a 2.6 tyre not fully plus more semi plus
Blake, you are always smiling and great fun to watch. Keep making the videos dude.
2:47 someone actually had a tandem bike
Congrats on 2nd and 7th dude AWSOME. You have already proved that a hardtail can cut it in different disciplines, Try the Mega !!!!!! DO IT !!!!!!!
“Just cruising”, holding back, while relative to most folks he’s hauling ass down the hill.
i cant stop watching these videos, so excited for my nukeproof scout to arrive
Next time try the “Liegi-Bastogne-Liegi” on a DH bike 🤣
We were small hardtail group out there, it was fun! I'm glad Blake let me swap start positions with him because I knew he'd be a super fast one out there...and I didn't want to hold him back any.
Mega Avalanche on a hardtail? Just do it!
Every damn time. Camera is soo good, production value too. Also Blake is great. GMBN nails it every time!
Do it! Megavalacge🤘🤘
what i like to blake is hes enjoying the sports of cycling while giving more good information regarding the bikes and the race .that was a great vids .till the end part.two thumbs up!!!
MEGA AVALANCHE!
Loved the xc content guys! Blake did very good amazed at his commitment
Can One Bike Do It All?
Me: *awkwardly pedals into view on a big wheel unicycle* “Sup Nerds!”
Awesome Blake, well impressed especially by the XC result. Really good for a bigger boy on a not so perfect tool. Great video.
No one:
Literally no one:
Blake: I’m clipped in. Did you know I’m clipped in
Wow great races! Love that you did xc race and 7th is unbelievable for that bike! Well done. Love that gmbn crew came out to support you!
next week i am going to 100km XC race :D The whole lap is 100km around a mountain.
Vitosha 100?
Явор Марков да
Great riding Blake it tends to make one think its not so much the bike but rather the talent & passion of the rider.
All MTBers become XCers eventually. Some just choose to do it earlier and others are forced to do it later.
Nope
Got my full Carbon KTM Aera Pro 29er ready for one bike marathon in Poland ;) Hardtail for life :D
I think Blake forgot to mention that he is clipped in.
nahhh i think he's clipped in
He said it at 1:25
he did mention
@@joshneol7003 It was a joke.
@Jannis Vollrath I thought he was riding flats
Would love to see you guys do a full series on training and entering an XC race. All the training science, all the appropriate XC bling equipment etc...yes don the spandex too :)
4:34 kid has a gmbn jersey!!!
🙌🤘👊
so stoked, fun to watch ! Blake Stoker needs a Dracula costume. thumbed up ofc
More xc more xc
More of Blake doing stuff on his HT, LOVE IT!
Absolutely smashed it in both categories! Nicely done Blake!
Blake is the best guy to try the megavalanche on a hardtail! It's all about the fun! The bike doesn't matter. Please try and let us be a part of!
It's doesn't matter whats Blake doing...he always teach us something new...following
Good effort Blake getting those results, esp up against carbon short travel whippets in the XC race. Really enjoyed this
Top stuff Blake and Jack!
I am actually in the market for a hardtail right now, and I was keen on the Scout. Hopefully the 2021 stock starts turning up soon.
Blakes videos are most fun to watch of both GCN and GMBN :D
4:34 there's a guy wearing a GMBN shirt. Keep up the great work Blake
Nice work Blake! And a shout out to cameo by Josh aka Daily MTB Rider
Blake is like a crossover hit song. He's got mainstream TV personality written all over him.
Brilliant Blake, well done mate!!! I swear by hardtails ,got a Specialized Rock Hopper elite, great all round bike, never swap it!!
Love the vibe that Blake brings to MTBing keep them coming mate. I had a Nukeproof Mega Team bike loved it but not as much as the Scout it really is a do all bike so much so that I only have the scout now, would love to see you do the mega race Blake, that would the the cherry on top! 👌
That was a lot of fun. Thanks Blake and GMBN!
2:46 That tandem with rear suspension looks insane. I wish there was a shot of the whole thing. Never seen anything like it!
Awesome Blake! You're definitely the best hardtail rider ever. Keep it up man but keep it safe. Cheers!
YOU'RE AT LAGUNA SECA!!! I recognized The Corkscrew immediately. I always wanted to do some laps there but just on a different type of bike.
Blake is the one who got me into mtb so for that i say well done mate