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Dirty Teeth MTB
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Приєднався 5 жов 2008
I’m Alan. Nice to meet you! I'm a middle-aged, mid-pack, bike mechanic / gear nerd who lives and breathes mtb + bikepacking. Here you'll find tips, tricks, hacks, gear reviews, and inspiration. Thanks for subscribing :) Ride on!
Garmin (and Wahoo) KILLER? Why I like this $159 Magene C606 Cycling Computer
At less than 1/2 the price of comparable Garmin and Wahoo units, the Magene C606 is worth checking out if you're in the market for a new cycling computer. Check out my full, long-term review :)
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0:00 - Intro
1:06 - Unboxing
3:22 - First Ride
4:33 - Specs
9:00 - Accessories
10:30 - Summary
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Thanks to our newest Patreon and channel members :) Your support is the lifeblood of my little channel, and allows me the time to keep making videos!!
GIVE BACK and PAY IT FORWARD! Join us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/dirtyteethmtb or become a supporting member to access to PRIVATE VIDEOS and perks:
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All my gear recommendations: www.amazon.com/shop/dirtyteethmtb
One-stop nutrition shopping: thefeed.cc/dirtyteethmtb
0:00 - Intro
1:06 - Unboxing
3:22 - First Ride
4:33 - Specs
9:00 - Accessories
10:30 - Summary
Here are a few favorites - As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This helps keep our channel alive :)
Redshift Shockstop PRO Stem: amzn.to/3rzKJYZ
Redshift Cruise Control Grips: amzn.to/3i26TQP
SCC Tech Chain Lube: amzn.to/32HKGTb
Zefal Z-Box Storage Container: amzn.to/3BvkveS
Orange Seal Sealant: amzn.to/3ryJDgd
Katadyn BeFree Water Filter: amzn.to/2WiYvnu
Fenix BC26R Light: amzn.to/44Lpfuf
Dirty Teeth merch: dirtyteethmtb.bigcartel.com
Wanna make a one-time Trail Magic contribution?
Venmo: @dirtyteethmtb
Paypal: www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=SLCFRXCMCW4RL
🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell for your weekly dose of bike stoke: ua-cam.com/channels/qUy5JJ0J8TiCeoEz5d5LKA.html
My Bikes + Specs:
Niner RKT9 RDO: wp.me/P1kPBs-1rJ
Salsa Cutthroat: wp.me/P1kPBs-1rR
Why Cycles Big Iron v2: wp.me/P1kPBs-1GX
Connect and Support this Channel:
Email: dirtyteethmtb@gmail.com
Amazon Store: www.amazon.com/shop/dirtyteethmtb
Patreon: www.patreon.com/dirtyteethmtb
Dirty Teeth Schwag: dirtyteethmtb.bigcartel.com
Strava: www.strava.com/athletes/dirtyteeth
Blog: dirtyteeth.wordpress.com/
Instagram: dirtyteethmtb
Facebook: DirtyTeethMTB
Ride bikes. Give back. Pay it forward!
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Colorado Trail Race: Changes for success (hopefully) this year. Training, bike, gear, nutrition
Переглядів 3,8 тис.14 днів тому
I'm hoping for a better outcome at the CTR (Colorado Trail Race) this year. Last year was tough. Here's everything I'm doing to get through this monster of a bikepacking race :) Training, nutrition, bike and gear, strategy, etc. Maybe you'll find some of it useful? Ride on!! Thanks to our newest Patreon and channel members :) Your support is the lifeblood of my little channel, and allows me the...
I LOVE this section of the Colorado Trail! So much high alpine goodness :)
Переглядів 3,4 тис.28 днів тому
Join me on the Colorado Trail: Tennessee Pass (just past Leadville), up and over Kokomo and Searle Passes, dropping in to Copper Mountain Ski Area. If this doesn't hype you up to go ride your bike, I'm not sure what will :) Thanks to our newest Patreon and channel members :) Your support is the lifeblood of my little channel, and allows me the time to keep making videos!! GIVE BACK and PAY IT F...
AZT 300: Race mistakes, lessons, triumphs from bikepacking the Arizona Trail
Переглядів 4,5 тис.Місяць тому
Tips and lessons from my recent bikepacking ITT on the Arizona Trail 300. Plenty of mistakes and screw ups to improve upon, but overall very happy with the outcome - ride on! Thanks to our newest Patreon and channel members :) Your support is the lifeblood of my little channel, and allows me the time to keep making videos!! Check out Patrick's Podcast: bikesordeath.com My AZT Strava Files: AZT ...
Deep dive into Unbound Gravel + Lachlan Morton's new record. Fueling, training, power, tech, etc
Переглядів 7 тис.Місяць тому
Curious about what it REALLY takes to compete at the pinnacle of gravel racing? Here's a look at what the top male and female pros are doing to ride fast and push the limits at Unbound and the Lifetime Grand Prix. I dig into power numbers, training stats, nutrition, hydration, equipment choices and all that jazz... Enjoy :) Photo/Video Credits: Dan Hughes, Alex Roszko, Dylan Johnson, Emporia Ga...
Ultimate bikepacking wheels? Peep the Berd + Onyx + We Are One collab: Hawk 27 Wheelset
Переглядів 3,4 тис.2 місяці тому
My dream wheels for MTB and singletrack bikepacking adventures have arrived! Here's a glance into the Berd Hawk 27 wheels featuring Onyx hook-flange Vesper hubs, We Are One rims, and Berd spokes. Thanks to our newest Patreon and channel members :) Your support is the lifeblood of my little channel, and allows me the time to keep making videos!! GIVE BACK and PAY IT FORWARD! Join us on Patreon: ...
How Lachlan Morton CRUSHED the Tour Divide - A deeper dive.
Переглядів 57 тис.2 місяці тому
What does it take to bikepack the Tour Divide in 12.5 day? Here's a deep dive into Lachlan Morton's power output, energy expenditure, and all the other geeky data, metrics, and stats from his mind-blowing effort. Thanks to our newest Patreon and channel members :) Your support is the lifeblood of my little channel, and allows me the time to keep making videos!! Photo Credits: EF Pro Cycling/Rya...
Son dynamo wheel build for the tour divide & bikepacking: Best tips and tricks
Переглядів 11 тис.3 місяці тому
These are my best tips and tricks for building a bulletproof dynamo wheel (or traditional wheel) for The Tour Divide (GDMBR) or any bikepacking adventure. If you've never built a wheel, but are thinking about it- give it a shot... it's super fun and rewarding! Hope these tips help! Ride on :) Thanks to our newest Patreon and channel members :) Your support is the lifeblood of my little channel,...
Unboxing the Stages Cycling crank arm power meter for Sram XX1 - Setup and first impression
Переглядів 2 тис.3 місяці тому
So... I got a power meter... and it's a nice one! Join me, as I walk you through the specs and my initial thoughts re: the Stages Generation 3 Crank Arm Power Meter for my Sram XX1 cranks. Are you using a power meter? If so, drop a note in the comments on your experiences, which type, brand, etc - hoot! Thanks to our newest Patreon and channel members :) Your support is the lifeblood of my litt...
Ratio 12-speed mullet upgrade kit on my Salsa Cutthroat: Long-Term Review
Переглядів 4,1 тис.3 місяці тому
Here's a cheap, easy, and reliable 12 speed mullet upgrade for your drop bar bike. I've been using the Ratio Technology Kit for well over a year now, as a way to use a SRAM Eagle cassette and derailleur on my gravel/bikepacking bike. Here's my unbiased takeaway. Ride on! All my gear recommendations: www.amazon.com/shop/dirtyteethmtb One-stop nutrition shopping: thefeed.cc/dirtyteethmtb Here are...
ALL NEW Industry Nine Solix Hubs + Wheelsets. Super fast and light gravel wheels - FIRST LOOK :)
Переглядів 4,7 тис.5 місяців тому
Hot off the presses! Industry Nine just release a brand new line of wheels and hubs with redesigned internals for drop bar bikes. Find out everything about Solix SL, Solix G, and Solix classic hubs. Spoiler alert - these are pretty sweet! Thanks to our newest Patreon and channel members :) Your support is the lifeblood of my little channel, and allows me the time to keep making videos!! Images ...
Gas station food + resupply tips for the Tour Divide / GDMBR and bikepacking races in general
Переглядів 13 тис.5 місяців тому
How to resupply efficiently and make good gas station food choices on the Tour Divide, Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, and bikepack racing in general. Let me know your tips and favorite bikepacking snacks in the comments! Ride on :) Thanks to our newest Patreon and channel members :) Your support is the lifeblood of my little channel, and allows me the time to keep making videos!! GIVE BACK a...
Tour Divide eBike? Salsa Tributary first look for pedal-assisted gravel bikepacking adventures
Переглядів 6 тис.5 місяців тому
Is eBikepacking a thing? Salsa seems to think so :) Meet their new Cutthroat inspired, drop-bar, eAdventure bike, the Tributary. I take you through all the in's and out's of their newest eBike. Let me know your thoughts and comments below :) Image credits: Salsa Cycles and Bosch Thanks to our newest Patreon and channel members :) Your support is the lifeblood of my little channel, and allows me...
NEW Gravel eBike from Salsa Cycles: Confluence first look
Переглядів 7 тис.5 місяців тому
NEW Gravel eBike from Salsa Cycles: Confluence first look
Ekar GT gravel + bikepacking groupset by Campagnolo: NEW Wide Range 13-speed. First look.
Переглядів 3,4 тис.6 місяців тому
Ekar GT gravel bikepacking groupset by Campagnolo: NEW Wide Range 13-speed. First look.
Structured training. 6 week update: ftp, watt/kg, TrainerRoad, indoor cycling
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Structured training. 6 week update: ftp, watt/kg, TrainerRoad, indoor cycling
Hardest days mix = bikepacking + adventure cycling motivation for your Zone 2 indoor training :)
Переглядів 4,1 тис.6 місяців тому
Hardest days mix = bikepacking adventure cycling motivation for your Zone 2 indoor training :)
When DNF doesn't tell the whole story. Fat Pursuit, behind the scratches.
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When DNF doesn't tell the whole story. Fat Pursuit, behind the scratches.
All the fat bike FAILS at -45F and what WORKED (surprisingly) + Fat Pursuit questions answered.
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All the fat bike FAILS at -45F and what WORKED (surprisingly) Fat Pursuit questions answered.
14 NO-FAIL tips to keep your FACE from FREEZING in the harshest weather. My fat biking system.
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14 NO-FAIL tips to keep your FACE from FREEZING in the harshest weather. My fat biking system.
8 CRUCIAL TIPS. Keep your core warm in sub-zero temps for winter fat biking & cold weather cycling
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8 CRUCIAL TIPS. Keep your core warm in sub-zero temps for winter fat biking & cold weather cycling
9 FAVORITE gear finds (aka essential mtb + bikepacking stuff I love)
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9 FAVORITE gear finds (aka essential mtb bikepacking stuff I love)
HUMBLING 1st FTP test + new smart trainer setup. Time to get fit!
Переглядів 3,4 тис.8 місяців тому
HUMBLING 1st FTP test new smart trainer setup. Time to get fit!
12 practical Amazon gems for ALL cycling: Bikepacking, mtb, gravel, road
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12 practical Amazon gems for ALL cycling: Bikepacking, mtb, gravel, road
12 EASY fat biking upgrades worth giving and keeping for yourself!
Переглядів 9 тис.8 місяців тому
12 EASY fat biking upgrades worth giving and keeping for yourself!
NEW Garmin eTrex Solar GPS - What you need to know for bikepacking.
Переглядів 13 тис.8 місяців тому
NEW Garmin eTrex Solar GPS - What you need to know for bikepacking.
13 CHEAP bikepacking + touring necessities for the long haul.
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13 CHEAP bikepacking touring necessities for the long haul.
Yes, my bikepacking sunglasses really do give back. Das Optics Sendees 2.0 long-term review.
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Yes, my bikepacking sunglasses really do give back. Das Optics Sendees 2.0 long-term review.
Are Onyx Vesper hubs strong enough? Long-term beatdown and review.
Переглядів 13 тис.10 місяців тому
Are Onyx Vesper hubs strong enough? Long-term beatdown and review.
Colorado Trail Race memoirs. Humbled, but still hungry.
Переглядів 8 тис.11 місяців тому
Colorado Trail Race memoirs. Humbled, but still hungry.
I started using Magene speed and cadence sensors around 10 years ago. Now I use their radar rear light which works really well. If I didn't already love my (expensive!) Wahoo Roam, I would certainly consider this computer instead! Didn't know that they made trainers too!
Awesome & Thanks Sir :)
Chinese junk !!! when u buy cheap Chinese junk u always pay the double... because soon it will break and u need to buy another one !!! never try save money on cycling...if u can not afford riding buy a pair of sneakers and start running... it's my much cheaper.
Great video but how did you miss the most important aspect of his race...the choky milk!!! 😂😂😂
Nice.. i guess the key is enough ele gain in the shortest distance, but not so steep as to blow ur self up. What was ur uphill distance and ele gain each lap? Well done, congrats.
So does this device have a "Climbpro" type feature? That is a great tool on Garmins which I don't see on Magene's site and you didn't mention it
Timely.. have been looking to get a computer- currently rely on iOS apps and fenix 3 watch. Was leaning 840 solar, but a buck-fifty-nine speaks loudly. Great channel
Thanks for the review. It looks like a good value. I'd buy it if they added RideWithGPS support. I realize Strava is more popular but I like RideWithGPS more. Their website and your video only mention Strava & TrainingPeaks.
Garmin has dropped far behind the curve. They feel like Nokia at the advent of real smartphones. The iGS800 is lightyears ahead of any Garmin device. it can be operated by touchscreen and buttons, examplary integration with the app, battery life is through the roof (real life 40++h w/o navigation) and the gui is fast (no lagging when turning), compatible to 3 satellite networks for acurate positioning and also battery optimised usage of these, large bright screen with auto brightness, graphs and dials for power, heartrate, elevation and speed available on the page layout (mix and match as you please), boots up in 5s from power off, iclimb, easy track import, great maps, display of battery life of connected sensors, ride summary on the device, you can keep track of maintenance intervalls of your bikes, ... this is what cycling computers could have been like for years now.
Chinese junk is the biggest mistake u can do on cycling,stop buying toilet paper so that u can afford a Garmin or Wahoo.
I don’t have their bike computer, but I do have their L508 radar tail light, and the P505 base power meter with PES crank (i.e. Shimano compatible). I am very pleased with both. The tail light is great. But the power meter is pretty much the cheapest way to get a decent power meter, nearly half the cost of anything else, so I’m well pleased with that one. Probably the nearest price competitor would be the Assioma single sided power meter pedals, especially on the Shimano side, where if you don’t want to run pedal-based power meters, you’ve got the option of 4iiii or Shimano, at multiples of the price the Magene offers (plus the Shimano is notoriously inaccurate). I use these with a Wahoo ELEMNT Roam v2, via Ant+, never an issue. The power meter also pairs via bluetooth to my Apple Watch.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Alan! Do you know if it can be trickle charged? That is an ideal feature for ultraendurance cyclists, like me, who often run a dynamo hub to keep things charged up.
Good question!
I think igpsports 630 is better for the same price
I'm interested to know why, as I agree
I've been using their radar taillight for a while now, and have been VERY happy with it. It's a lot cheaper than the Garmin radar, and works just as well - at least when riding side-by-side with someone who has the Garmin.
I've heard criticism of the Magene radar so it's good to hear your feedback. Watch out for the mount, someone else lost their radar when it fell off. Maybe get a lanyard or something.
@@waisinglee1509 I've been using the included mount and haven't had any issues. Even over singletrack, the mount holds it tight. The only time I had issues is when I mounted it sideways. It would pop off then. As long as it's vertical, the mount seems to work fine.
Good man, nice to get an honest review Alan. I was hooked until the offroad navi.
Max 2088 W power?? Wow!!
Great review and what a price. Thanks for the video and take care, Al
Oohhh I already have there cadence sensor this is my price point.
Thanks for this review. I love the idea of this GPS unit, but it sounds incomplete. I really hope that they'll make solar versions of the 20/30 series. My eTrex 30 (there's no X) just died after 12 years and I really want something like this with the features I've grown to love. Fingers crossed.
Me too! Ride on :)
The Confluence is a real winner. After 2 months of riding I'm totally happy with it, especially at its reasonable price point. I wanted an ebike that pretty much matched the geometry and fit of my Trek FX 6 hybrid and with the addition of a 100mm stem I've gotten the fit I want. Big surprise, the range is much longer than the advertised 45 miles. I just did a 35-mile ride today generously using the 2nd and even 3rd assist level on the hills. I finished with 57% of my power left. The phone app shows me the exact charge level, so no guessing with simple bar indicators. To be sure, the Mahle 35+ is not super powerful. If you want to blast up hills get a mid-drive Bosch or Fazua, but a moderate assist is what I was looking for. It's just enough that my 73-year-old legs can keep going on a 10% grade without running out of gas. Negatives: It's challenging to plug in the charging cord. The fit has to be exact. A simpler plug would be handy. The stock tires aren't tubeless compatible. I had to upgrade to Bontrager Gironas to get tubeless to work.
Thanks so much for adding in your detailed takeaway - ride on!!
Hell of a recap sir. 🫡
Thanks for watching :)
Excellent, what is your bar end plug brand, KustomCaps?
Back in that video, I was using Hope bar end plugs... ride on!
wahoo speed and strava speed differs. AFAIU, strava calculates it by itself based on gpx data, so it is slightly different if u use speed sensor
Thanks for sharing :)
Good day, im noly from philippines. How can i order why big iron frame only coz theres no available in our local bikeshop here in philippnes. Hope you can help me.. thank you and god bless
Hi! I'm not sure... but if you send Revel an email, I'm sure they can help you out - good luck!
Thank you
Praying for you brother! Go gettem!! 🙏🤙🏼🤜🚵🏻♂️🚵🏻♂️
Ty for shearing. I don't have any dry bag's. I'm looking into be in a e-bike camper bikepacking. I see a lot of 20-35$ options on amazon and Temu for 12-15 L handlebar bag setups. Any thoughts ?
I use cheaper "ultralight dry bags" myself... but they tend to rip after a lot of use... so beware - but you should be fine for a couple nights out here and there... just carry duct tape in case... ride on!
Super human effort. I know what broken ribs feel like. Can't believe you got as far as you did. Very impressive!!
Thanks for your kind words - happy to say, no broken ribs this year and a much better experience out there - ride on!
For altitude sickness you can try garlic dried chips they worked for me, and I hear a lot of the Sherpa’s use this method too.
Thanks for sharing!! Ride on :)
Dot watching your CT ride it looked you finished strong. Congrats. I enjoy your content and detailed analysis. Looking forward to your summary.
Thanks for watching :) I had a blast out there this year, met tons of cool folks, took it easy, and super stoked with how it worked out - will put together a video in the next few weeks - ride on!
HUB WEIGHT IS NOT A BIG DEAL. TAKE THE WEIGHT OFF THE RIM LIKE I DID WITH STANS CREST CARBON RIMS AND A LIGHT TIRE.
Great point - Ride on!
IAM 6FT 199 POUNDS AND RIDE A SINGLE SPEED RIGID AND PUSH A BIG GEAR 48X20 SO I WENT WITH THE CLASSIC 30 PERCENT MORE SPRAGS. THOSE R 1/2 POUND LIGHTER AS A SET. I HAD MINE 3 YEARS NOT ONE PROBLEM
great to hear, thanks for sharing :)
An issue i had with storing my powder in ziplocs - it seemed to clump up in the bag. Almost as if there was condensation going from inside the house to the hot humid texas heat. Anyone else have this issue?
Interesting... I've never experienced that... just used freezer grade ziplocs on the CTR and worked perfectly... ride on!
Can you explain why you would go with the 50 vs the 47? Going from 44 to 50 seems like alot!
Purely for comfort and more control on techy singletrack, etc - ride on!
I know 2 of the Colorado Trail riders this year. David Landis is my son-in-law and Abe Kauffman is a first rate mountain bike racer from my home town. Both found the riding at elevation to be extremely challenging. Abe Kauffman finished but was far out of the running, even though he had earlier done the Tour Divide in 16 days. Both said it was much more demanding than the Tour Divide. How'd it go for you?
I bumped into Abe on the trail and chatted briefly... this year went better for me than last year, and I had a blast out there. I feel like the CTR is definitely harder than the TD... much more technical, much slower, lots of pushing, etc - plus the high elevation... the TD is just longer... ride on!
Dude how long did it take to compile all this info. Amazing.
Thanks for watching and the kind words - ride on!
I am using the Wolf Tooth WT-1 Chain Lube since Jul 3, 2023. it is a awesome Bicycle Chain Lube
I'm still using it too... ride on!
What’s the worst case scenario if your FTP is overestimated? You will end up suffering through the next training sessions. That’s all! If you manage to hold up, you will come out the other side stronger. And it’s not like your FTP is overestimated by a significant amount; just a couple of watts if you do it standing. Too much obsession in the community man.
Thanks for watching and sharing - ride on!
I subscribed a while ago because I’ve learned a lot from you about gear and training. But this just pure enjoyment and the “why” to go with the “how” I’ve always appreciated. Thanks for all of it.
Thanks for your kind words - ride on!
Following your dot! Always enjoy your content, hopefully see your dot to the finish line!
Thanks for watching - I had a blast out there this time around :) Ride on!
@@DirtyTeethMTB Looking forward hopefully a video of your successful run!!
Thanks for the video. I'm coming over to gravel from MTB and am enjoying my new ride. Redshift has been on my radar as a source for solid upgrades to my stock cockpit. Your rundown was great.
Thanks for watching and sharing - ride on!
dont over train....
Thanks for sharing :) Tapered down well, had a blast out there, and felt better at the finish than I ever have after a bikepacking "race" - ride on!
Did you know. By adjusting settings in the Fishing section, one can enjoy better overall look and style in the overall map usage.
Thanks for sharing!
Yeah, you'll be fastest by having fun instead of pushing yourself hard. Pushing hard is for people really trained at the highest level of performance. If you're fit and in decent shape, but not Pro caliber, you'll do best by mixing in plenty of rest. And the best way to do that is to slow down enough to have fun. You'll still be pretty wrecked by the end but will have had a much better time and won't need a trip to the hospital. Mixing in stopping to take some pictures, talk to people, even soaking your feet in the creek is perfect. It'll also give you time to eat more, which you'll totally need. I'm so excited to see how you do!
Thanks for sharing - this year was a blast, and I actually wasn't wrecked at all at the end... probably the best I've felt after a bikepacking "race", ever... pretty stoked - ride on!
Does time of departure matter? Meaning, is the weather ---generally---more forgiving with an August start vs. June start in Banff?
Flip a coin... you can get bad weather any time, and is always different each year, etc... but in general June has some snow/colder weather up top, and August is hotter down low... pick your poison... ride on :)
Three tips on fueling: If you don't like gooey gels, just squeeze them into a water bottle and shake. Dilutes them great. For massive energy for cheap, use table sugar. Can pack a ton of it double-bagged in ziplocs and just add water. Or add to whatever flavor of gatorade you want. Can find it at most gas stations or grocery stores in 5 lb. bags. For electrolytes, 1/4 teaspoon of sodium citrate per liter of water. You can buy it online and one bag of it would last you 10 months. All the sodium and none of the sick feeling of eating table salt.
Thanks for sharing your insight :) Ride on!
I can't believe you attempted such an adventure after all those crafty donuts on Horizon! Gracious! The full time gigs I did (IATSE Electrician here) kept me lazy for months! Kudos to you for that brave attempt and best of luck moving forward!! As always, another great vid!
Haha :) Thanks - this time wound up being a much more enjoyable adventure, for sure! Ride on :)
Your video put me over top to picking up the Confluence Altus Flat Bar model. Totally stoked!!
Awesome! Hope it takes you on great adventures!
Great video, wealth of information.
Thanks for watching :) Ride on!
Have a great ride. Love your content. I've just put out drinks and snacks for everyone on the CTR just before Hwy 9, or in your case just after Hwy 9. I'll be restocking it daily. Two blue chilly bins and a floor bike pump.
John, I did see those trail magic bins - what a selfless and kind gesture - might even be featured in my CTR ride video... Ride on!
Do it Jaco…enjoy your journey ❤️🙏🚴⛰️🐎
Thanks KC, it was a blast :)
Good luck Sir!
Thanks!!