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Secret Spot
United States
Приєднався 16 лют 2008
Although I'm a lifelong surfer, this channel is mostly documenting freeride mountain biking in the Northeast. The name came from a site I had in the early days of the web called marksecretspot.com which at one point was getting 25K+ /day. It had a daily surf report, photos from some of the area's best photogs, and my perspective of the scene. Now, I'm documenting more mountain biking than surfing, etc these days.
“So who are you?!” ... I'm Mark Sisom, a former sponsored, competitive surfer, who grew up Surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding with the legends of the 80's/90's era from the Northeast, USA. From 1996 -1998 I created and produced Rare Breed Surf, Skate, Snow Magazine (IG: @RareBreed_SSS).
I'm also a long-time MTB'er that first started out racing BMX, then got into flatland freestyle in the late 80's. I transitioned into MTB into the early 2000's.
I'd greatly appreciate your subscriptions and likes to help me grow. 🙏🏼
“So who are you?!” ... I'm Mark Sisom, a former sponsored, competitive surfer, who grew up Surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding with the legends of the 80's/90's era from the Northeast, USA. From 1996 -1998 I created and produced Rare Breed Surf, Skate, Snow Magazine (IG: @RareBreed_SSS).
I'm also a long-time MTB'er that first started out racing BMX, then got into flatland freestyle in the late 80's. I transitioned into MTB into the early 2000's.
I'd greatly appreciate your subscriptions and likes to help me grow. 🙏🏼
MTB Quickie - 2024 "Leaf Surfin" Begins!
Well, it's that time of the year again when the trails get smothered in red, orange, yellow and brown leaves, and this fall we are experiencing the driest conditions we can remember so throw in that the trails are dusty too! It's been so dry we can't even work on features and building, just gotta ride what exists in the conditions they are in, until w get rain.
Follow me as I take a roll through the local woods in Wall, NJ.
Music: "Big Sleep" by Self Pity
Courtesy of freemusicarchive.org/
Follow me as I take a roll through the local woods in Wall, NJ.
Music: "Big Sleep" by Self Pity
Courtesy of freemusicarchive.org/
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Fall MTB Season Is On!
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I laid low on filming much this summer other than some phone clips for reels, or occasionally on a Mountain Creek session. I also haven't been very inspired with motivation to film and edit the same 'ol thing redundantly. However, leaves are falling, the temps are cooling off, and the real regular trail riding MTB season is kicking in, AND, I got a new 12-core Mac Pro tower with a ludicrous amo...
#MTB - Testing My Limits of Tech Riding at Mountain Creek Bike Park, NJ
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Getting a DH bike with a heavy 200mm travel dual crown front fork has been both a blessing and a curse for me: On one hand I'm riding the flow trails WAY worse than I can on my trail bike (obviously), but on the other hand, I'm pushing the limits of raw tech riding and progressing that beyond my expectations. It's nothing to brag about yet, BUT, at 54 years old (just turned 54 the day before th...
Surfing in Monmouth County, NJ 8-19-24
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Been laying low on filming mountain biking lately. (I'll get back on it more this fall), but I tried to see if I could set up my GoPro in a way to record some waves. Not very good conditions at the time of paddling out for this footage, and not my best surfing, but figured I'd archive it. lol
#MTB - Mountain Creek Bike Park - I went OTB but still had great day 🤪!
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#MTB - Mountain Creek Bike Park - I went OTB but still had great day 🤪!
MTB - sUnDaY fUnDaY 🤙 - Follow Cam Locals
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MTB - sUnDaY fUnDaY 🤙 - Follow Cam Locals
#MTB - sUnDaY fUnDaY 🥳 - Mid May New Jersey Mountain Biking
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#MTB - sUnDaY fUnDaY 🥳 - Mid May New Jersey Mountain Biking
Mountain Biking Through Allaire State Park
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Mountain Biking Through Allaire State Park
MTB Quickie - Sneaking A Pre-Fam Ride On Easter
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MTB Quickie - Sneaking A Pre-Fam Ride On Easter
MTB - Quick sUnDaY fUnDaY MTB ride with @IceCoastJaunt
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MTB - Quick sUnDaY fUnDaY MTB ride with @IceCoastJaunt
MTB Quickie - Quiet Sunday in the woods - 2.18.24
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MTB Quickie - Quiet Sunday in the woods - 2.18.24
MTB Quickie ⚡️ | Solo Session - Testing A New Feature! ✅
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MTB Quickie ⚡️ | Solo Session - Testing A New Feature! ✅
MTB Quickie - Finally some semi-dry dirt!!
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MTB Quickie - Finally some semi-dry dirt!!
MTB - Post-Storm Return To The Woods! Fun Session
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MTB - Post-Storm Return To The Woods! Fun Session
Last Mountain Bike Session Of 2023 - Short But Sweet!
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Last Mountain Bike Session Of 2023 - Short But Sweet!
Fun New Jersey MTB Freeride Session (Tony Hamlin, Josh "Shua" Peshock, Jacob Krol, etc)
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Fun New Jersey MTB Freeride Session (Tony Hamlin, Josh "Shua" Peshock, Jacob Krol, etc)
MTB - sUnDaY fUnDaY - Tis' Trail Maintenance Season! 🍂⛏
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MTB - sUnDaY fUnDaY - Tis' Trail Maintenance Season! 🍂⛏
MTB - Last Day at Mt Creek 2023 - Malfunction Almost Ruined The Day
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MTB - Last Day at Mt Creek 2023 - Malfunction Almost Ruined The Day
MTB - First Locals Session In A While - sUnDaY fUnDaY
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MTB - First Locals Session In A While - sUnDaY fUnDaY
MTB - sUnDaY fUnDaY - Back on the trail bike!
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MTB - sUnDaY fUnDaY - Back on the trail bike!
#MTB - Afternoon Session - Back On The Trail Bike! - 10.10.23
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#MTB - Afternoon Session - Back On The Trail Bike! - 10.10.23
#MTB - sUnDaY fUnDaY - Early Rise = Cooler Temps! 🌞
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#MTB - sUnDaY fUnDaY - Early Rise = Cooler Temps! 🌞
I went OTB on my MTB on a Double Black 💎 at #MountainCreek
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I went OTB on my MTB on a Double Black 💎 at #MountainCreek
BIKE CHECK - 2016 Giant Glory Downhill (The "Tom Isted backflip" bike)
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BIKE CHECK - 2016 Giant Glory Downhill (The "Tom Isted backflip" bike)
1st Day of season at Mountain Creek Bike Park, Last Day of Polygon bike! #MTB
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1st Day of season at Mountain Creek Bike Park, Last Day of Polygon bike! #MTB
MTB Quickie - In between storms ... 6.17.23
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MTB Quickie - In between storms ... 6.17.23
Nice work buddy! I'm 56 and just got back into DH in the last couple of seasons. Hitting the double blacks and the Phantom Drop is the best feeling. Old guys rule!! 🤘🏻
@@jpro1312 Yewwwww! 50+ club doing justice! 💪🤙
what trail is that
That’s about 3/4 of the way down Bluephoria
Where is this?
I was doing shit that size at the age of six… but lemme tell you the most important thing about riding. Having fun!
And I started at 8 myself. … However, at 54 I don’t plan on riding things much bigger. But I do ride plenty stuff larger than this. It doesn’t always have to be Red Bull Rampage every time I ride. LOL
Insane riding over them rocks brother! Your definitely fit
Totally agree on riding a DH bike on flow trails vs Tech. Hitting tight berms is much harder on a DH but its so fun just gripping and ripping through chunk. It's a fair trade off for me considering the amount of tech at Creek.
Absolutely! Makes me wonder though if an enduro bike with like 180 travel would allow me to rip the flow trails better but still handle the tech well?
@@SecretSpots something about a dual crown fork just makes me so happy 😂
@@yashara2283 I know, same here, there's extra confidence in that gnarly jank on the dual crown! 😎
How loud is the hub
It's got a nice buzz to it, but not like i9 hubs or anything like that.
thank u, great footage of Allaire with a 4k camera! All the other Allaire videos on YT are blurry!
Oh wow, thank you! I studied a lot of videos on dialing in using a GoPro when I first bought it so that I could get the maximum quality out of it. Oh, ... and also always remember to wipe your lense before recording! 😜🤙
Next time ride the right side of the slab instead of inside the groove. It gives you more options for control
Great tip! 🤙🙏
Lmao dude our thumbnail is almost the same for our videos. Mines like two weeks ago, but man that’s funny. Good taste lol
@@DennyJannettyMTB ha! Might be my new favorite trail there! 🤣🤙
@@SecretSpots dude, right? It’s the best trail there imo.
@@DennyJannettyMTB 100% 🤙
@@SecretSpots getting together a big group ride at creek 9/22 if you wanna come through for some laps bud
@@DennyJannettyMTB if I’m available just might do that! Thanks for the invite! And if you ever go to Alaire warn me first it’s my local spot I literally live right down the street and know all the secret nooks! 🤙
Nice video, need to get gud so I can goto allaire...
Thank you! You don't need to be good to ride at Allaire! There's plenty of easy trails to ride. In fact, it's a great place to learn how to ride better!
@@SecretSpots indeed, and the people are really nice
@@mystrava I've made a bunch of friends out there of all abilities! 🤙
Got a good beat and you can dance to it!
@@darinrmcclure 🕺🏻💃🏻🤠
That wore me out
It was a tough one!
Bro! That is insane and I'm surprised your bicycle 🚲 rim didn't bend or get a flat. What a work out! 😅
@@bnewjersey2658 ha thanks! Believe me every time I exit one of these rock garden trails I’m surprised when no parts are broken! 🤣
Wish I could be there surfing with you.
I'd love to have you surfing with me! I remember surfing with you and Benji at Loch Arbor in high school!
Thanks for the vid. Been trying to work out bike size, tried their online calculator, and was suggested L, for me I think I'll go M.
I'm on almost 3.5 years with this bike now and STILL riding it! I just keep upgrading things like grisp, pedals, tires, chain, etc and get the shocks serviced once in a blue moon. Turned out to be a great bike! In like a month or so I'm going to do another updated review here on this channel.
Sick👍🏼
Hay that's my bike!!😂😂 I have the same one it's my favorite
Great bike!
Great video. Watching Bob Gnarly made my hands hurt.
Airtime 🎉
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sick riding and yeah creek essentially only has black tech lol
Duuude, their blue tech is everyone else’s black D tech! LOL
Hopefully it comes in a different color scheme.
They offer this bike in like 2 or 3 colorways now. 🤙
These trails look awesome. Where in NJ are they?
hell yea
Hips don’t lie
My favorite type of jump! 🤙
Awesome video man! Glad you got outta that crash okay. I found your content because im researching a 2016 giant glory thats listed for sale near me on an absolute steal - sub 500$. Im in the same boat you were in during your previous video. Ive got a nice trail bike that is my prized possesion and ive used it at the bike park for 2 seasons now, about to be a 3rd. And im progressing in the bike park beyond that 130mm limit. Im curious to know your thoughts on if this can be a pretty nice bike just strictly for dh parks as I love my trail bike and it suits everything I ride besides park amazingly. What are your thoughts on 27.5 tires on this bike? How does it ride, I think it may be worth grabbing this bike and just using at park and if im over it after park season I can sell it and bare minimum make my money back. Cheers
Hi just wondering where u got the mud guards from
I just ordered that mud guard off amazon. There's endless choices of them on Amazon. Although, most bike shops that carry mountain bike gear have them.
techno!
🔊🕺
Miss playing 😔
Where ya been? How ya doin?
🤦 'promosm'
Where's this? It says NJ, so probably far for me.. I'm in Staten Island but don't drive : /
Allaire State Park
Awesome man! Great riding! Conditions looked good.
Thank you! After much rain it finally dried out perfectly and everything was running fast and grippy this weekend. However, today we are back to a several day run of rain again so hopefully it dries back up by next weekend.
Is this at Allaire?
That’s not Allaire, sorry
Lmao
Too funny!
Good Morning Sunshine ☀️
Top o' the mornin to ya!
The step down is great.. I have trouble turning back into the table
Yes that's the tuff part having speed for the table!
Question, where do you get to order for a broken lower chainstay?
Sorry I just noticed this comment! I went right through Polygon/Bikesonline Warranty
Well done, mate!!
Dble Dble! 🍔
Sounds like a menu item at In-n-Out 🤪
Dude the Polygon is Rad! Is that a T8? How do you like it?
For the price, it really can't be beat! They nailed the geometry so well that after upgrading a few items to my preference (tires, bars, grips, pedals, seat, etc) it turned out to be a great bike! This April will be 3 years with it. It's treated me well, and Bikesonline / Polygon are great about serving warranty.
are polygon frames prone to cracking? here in india its basically a meme that a polygon frame is like made of plastic or smthn
Well, I've seen plenty of comments suggesting that. But they've also been very good about their warranty. Personally, I think they knocked it out of the park in regards to geometry, and what you get for the price, in that respect it's worth the money, but I'm not so sure about how prone they are to breaking. It depends on the rider and how hard they are riding. If you send gnarly, double black diamond rocky tech downhill trails at a bikepark like I did, then sure you can break it. ;-)
Props
Yewwww Thanks! 👊
Sweet video you're ripping! Keep the videos coming :)
Yewwww thank you! 👊
And just like that 🖖😎
Went back to rain again today! LOL
Great day brother 🤙
Next time you guys come over this way warn me I'll try to link up earlier. 🤙
Hi, does 12:18 show a seat tube crack on your Siskiu T7? How did this happen?
Yep, it cracked halfway around the lower seat tube. Well for what it's worth, I'm 210lbs and on this day I was riding a 140mm travel trail bike with mediocre suspension that needed service in black diamond jump trails and gnarly double black tech trails, and rode the bike pretty hard in terrain it wasn't meant for. So I'm not totally surprised in the crack. I've sorted the situation out since then and swapped out the frame and also got a DH bike for the bike park.
I don't know why, but that "What's up??" on that double black tech got me HYPE. Can't wait for riding season!!!
Haa!!! That's what's up! 🤣. Yeah I was psyched I did that without dabbing my foot!. I can't wait for DH season again!
Sweet video awesome riding! Ride on!! :)
Wow thank you so much! 🤙🤙🤙
@@SecretSpots heck yea buddy
Great Vintage 🖖😎
Awesome video man!
Wow thank you!! 🤙