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Відео

Marzocchi Bomber Z1 Coil with GRIP2 Damper and CR Coil rear at Fox Creek
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Marzocchi Bomber Z1 Coil with GRIP2 Damper and CR Coil rear at Fox Creek
Talking Marzocchi Bomber Z1 Coil, CR Coil, and Superdeluxe Coil
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Talking Marzocchi Bomber Z1 Coil, CR Coil, and Superdeluxe Coil
Marzocchi Bomber Z1 Coil on the front of the Reign at Waterfall Gully
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Marzocchi Bomber Z1 Coil on the front of the Reign at Waterfall Gully
SHOCK BOLTS!!!
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SHOCK BOLTS!!!
My thoughts on the 2024 Trance X Advanced E2
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My thoughts on the 2024 Trance X Advanced E2
Full session on the 2024 Giant Trance X Advanced E+ Elite 2
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Strava says 18.12km and 960 metres of elevation gain. That hill is a hardcore pinch near the top. It blows my calves up too much on a normal bike so I ride the long way round or walk that bit usually. This bike flew up the hill with a little effort at around 200 metres per climb. Falling short of 5 full laps by 40 vertical metres. Weighing 20.7kg with exo plus maxx grip dhf front and exo dissec...
23 Giant Reign, Superdeluxe Coil, Nukeproof Wheels, we go deep
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23 Giant Reign, Superdeluxe Coil, Nukeproof Wheels, we go deep
One Day on the 2022 Canyon Strive. Can I get it singing?
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One Day on the 2022 Canyon Strive. Can I get it singing?
The Rockshox Vivid Ultimate Update!
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Heres a more indepth chat about the new Vivid Ultimate and its characteristics vs the new Superdeluxe Ultimate Coil from Rockshox
2024 VIVID ULTIMATE. First day on the trails - zero volume spacers, Waterfall Gully
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2024 VIVID ULTIMATE. First day on the trails - zero volume spacers, Waterfall Gully
Change volume spacers in your 2024 VIVID AIR Rear Shock
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Change volume spacers in your 2024 VIVID AIR Rear Shock
The new MAZZA RACE ENDURO Tyre 2.4 Review
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The new MAZZA RACE ENDURO Tyre 2.4 Review
2023 Rockshox SuperDeluxe Ultimate Coil, First Ride
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2023 Rockshox SuperDeluxe Ultimate Coil, First Ride
Adidas FiveTen Trailcross Mid Shoe
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Adidas FiveTen Trailcross Mid Shoe
SHIMANO/FOX VS SRAM/ROCKSHOX And plenty of other info
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SHIMANO/FOX VS SRAM/ROCKSHOX And plenty of other info
FIRST LOOK \\\\ New Vittoria Mazza Enduro Race tyre
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FIRST LOOK \\\\ New Vittoria Mazza Enduro Race tyre
23 Giant Reign goes Coil part 1 - full 29 350 fox. Almost made it…
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23 Giant Reign goes Coil part 1 - full 29 350 fox. Almost made it…
BAARZ // Bar height, width, roll, sweep, material
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BAARZ // Bar height, width, roll, sweep, material
THE REIGN WENT MULLET! I couldn’t help myself. And a Nukeproof Wheelset
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THE REIGN WENT MULLET! I couldn’t help myself. And a Nukeproof Wheelset
Another lap on the Reign E 2, with a 180 Zeb
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Another lap on the Reign E 2, with a 180 Zeb
MRP Progressive Coil for the 23 Reign
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MRP Progressive Coil for the 23 Reign
Air Vs Coil pt 1 on the Reign \\\\ Fox Float X vs marzocchi Bomber CR
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Air Vs Coil pt 1 on the Reign \\\\ Fox Float X vs marzocchi Bomber CR
The Reign goes MULLET, and a Wheel Compliance chat
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The Reign goes MULLET, and a Wheel Compliance chat
A Day on the new ZEB ULTIMATE, riding the 21 Norco Sight VLT
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A Day on the new ZEB ULTIMATE, riding the 21 Norco Sight VLT
Hows the 2023 Giant Reign so far? Plus new cranks and some race talk
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Hows the 2023 Giant Reign so far? Plus new cranks and some race talk
Banshee Rune Hot Laps, looking for a setup at 4weeks
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Banshee Rune Hot Laps, looking for a setup at 4weeks
The REIGN and The RUNE
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The REIGN and The RUNE
GIANT REIGN E The Ultimate Afternoon Delight
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GIANT REIGN E The Ultimate Afternoon Delight
Day 2 on the Reign \\\\ couple laps at Fox Creek
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Day 2 on the Reign \\\\ couple laps at Fox Creek

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @zahidrrh
    @zahidrrh 4 дні тому

    Currently using WTB SX17 26er & 32 hole rim paired with novatech hub for 10 speed shimano. Now want to switch DT Swiss pair of rim for the same. Please comment for incremental benefit from it. PLEASE

  • @johncarlson2255
    @johncarlson2255 18 днів тому

    Great straight forward review. A lot of reviewers are too soft I guess I could say

  • @mattwoods8872
    @mattwoods8872 20 днів тому

    Beer bike 🍻

  • @mattwoods8872
    @mattwoods8872 20 днів тому

    Gday telly , just a quick question , im thinkin of buying a current reign in medium , i wanna mullet it , never really got along with 29 rear , i wanna change cranks out to 160mm , did you run standard 170mm cranks in this video ? Im not a fan of super low bb , pedal clearance for climbing is more important than railing berms , would like to hear you opinion .. Cheers mate , keep up the great work ...yeeeew

  • @viperdemonz-jenkins
    @viperdemonz-jenkins 20 днів тому

    am looking into the 2022 reign 29 SX or 2024 reign SX the 2025 SX is also nice but has rockshock boxer instead of FOX 40 like the 2024 version.

  • @robbradshaw5534
    @robbradshaw5534 24 дні тому

    Great riding review!

  • @wallyworld6249
    @wallyworld6249 25 днів тому

    Awesome so glad to learn this. God bless you

  • @FergTheSperg
    @FergTheSperg Місяць тому

    Did you ever get it sorted? Ive got a rune, and do not get on with it at all. To get a decent ride height, i end up sacrificing sag and bottom out all the time.

    • @mtbtelly5522
      @mtbtelly5522 28 днів тому

      @@FergTheSperg yeah I found close to 40% sag was the height, and would be best with a light compression tune on an air spring for best spring curve and performance, or a progressive coil spring

  • @Emtbtoday
    @Emtbtoday Місяць тому

    Trailcross gtx gore tex version aren't comfortable you couldn't run in them the waterproof version of these!

  • @Emtbtoday
    @Emtbtoday Місяць тому

    Ride concepts new waterproof mid tallec for 2025 are my next pair their just coming out now! Look incredible and have ankle n toe protection plus waterproof one of a kind! Definitely check them out mate!

    • @mtbtelly5522
      @mtbtelly5522 Місяць тому

      @@Emtbtoday hopefully they improve their prices!

  • @Emtbtoday
    @Emtbtoday Місяць тому

    Doesn't matter what pair adidas anything their signature trademarks still the banana sole curl! Anything over size 9 there's not rubber memory left its streched out to far giving the clown shoe! Mine actually came right off the Stealth just with 30c wash! Fabric shrunk n ripped itself off the sole! Never buy 5.10s again

  • @wslee2482
    @wslee2482 Місяць тому

    Hi have you noticed any creaking or sound at all from the pressfit bottom bracket?

    • @mtbtelly5522
      @mtbtelly5522 Місяць тому

      @@wslee2482 not yet, but that isn’t uncommon with a pressfit bb. Could be a number of different thing causing the creak

  • @urbankastelic2377
    @urbankastelic2377 Місяць тому

    Hello Mr. Telly! Will this solve the Slash suspension problem? If you modify air shock to 227.5×60. You cut damper body by 2.5mm to reduce eye to eye length.Than add the 2.5mm shim on shaft to reduce stroke length. Remove 1 token. Now you can run Slash by 4% less sag with the same bb height like before. Which means more pressure and more linear shock. But you only have 155mm of rear travel. This is a cheap modification. What do you think?

  • @urbankastelic2377
    @urbankastelic2377 Місяць тому

    Hello Mr. Telly! Will this solve the Slash suspension problem? If you modify air shock to 227.5×60. You cut damper body by 2.5mm to reduce eye to eye length.Than add the 2.5mm shim on shaft to reduce stroke length. Remove 1 token. Now you can run Slash by 4% less sag with the same bb height like before. Which means more pressure and more linear shock. But you only have 155mm of rear travel. This is a cheap modification. What do you think?

  • @urbankastelic2377
    @urbankastelic2377 Місяць тому

    Hello Mr. Telly! Will this solve the Slash suspension problem? If you modify air shock to 227.5×60. You cut damper body by 2.5mm to reduce eye to eye length.Than add the 2.5mm shim on shaft to reduce stroke length. Remove 1 token. Now you can run Slash by 4% less sag with the same bb height like before. Which means more pressure and more linear shock. But you only have 155mm of rear travel. This is a cheap modification. What do you think?

  • @urbankastelic2377
    @urbankastelic2377 Місяць тому

    Hello Mr. Telly! Will this solve the Slash suspension problem? If you modify air shock to 227.5×60. You cut damper body by 2.5mm to reduce eye to eye length.Than add the 2.5mm shim on inner shaft to reduce stroke length. Remove 1 token. Now you can run Slash by 4% less sag with the same bb height like before. Which means more pressure and more linear shock. But you only have 155mm of rear travel. This is a cheap modification. What do you think?

  • @ooyyeeaahh9003
    @ooyyeeaahh9003 Місяць тому

    Mate this is all good but you need to close the lid of the dot fluid right after you suck it into the syringe to prevent it from absorbing more air

  • @freeridetony
    @freeridetony Місяць тому

    Are they with Sram system compatible, or better Sram CLX or CLX -R buy?

  • @DownHillgamer
    @DownHillgamer Місяць тому

    Finally ordered one. 30 bucks for a steel one. Replacing my titanium syncros seat on my Scott Genius, don't care about the weight just want more comfort, definitely didn't want to pay the titanium volt price at the moment

  • @Lexluther618
    @Lexluther618 Місяць тому

    Does the Fox float x2 rub the frame at all?

  • @Pstaines439
    @Pstaines439 Місяць тому

    All of the Maxxis tyres I've bought in the past 12 months have had terrible wobbles. Much worse than this. I'm done with Maxxis.

  • @darrinkulyk9560
    @darrinkulyk9560 Місяць тому

    I Have 13 days this Summer at Whistler With My CF Demo8 450TI Spring Worked Perfect No Issues did 110 cycles next season im going to a 475 Spring 😎

  • @einundsiebenziger5488
    @einundsiebenziger5488 Місяць тому

    Shimano all the way. Their stuff not only looks better, the ergonomics of their shifters (thumb/index vs. Sram's thumb/thumb) is superior. BTW: No need to say "shram" as there is no "H" in Sram!

  • @markjones7130
    @markjones7130 Місяць тому

    In disbelief, i did two things. First I checked notable websites for SRAM brakes and DOT5.1 fluid. And yes they state the same thing as this video. Second, I tried it today with new DOT5.1 fluid and in amazement, it is true. I have 2 high end glass syringes and watched how the bubbles appeared. They are not creeping past the rubber gasket on the plunger! They are appearing right in the fluid in all areas. I did this three times and was amazed at how much air came out. Confirms what other notable sites are telling bike techs.

  • @kevinclark9176
    @kevinclark9176 Місяць тому

    I just pricked up a Phantom V3.2 frame to build up so I came across your videos and been watching them. You’ve mentioned fork offset a few times, hoping it’s really not a big deal, other people say it’s not noticeable. I’m getting a Manitou Mattoc Pro and it only comes in 44. How tall are you and what stem length do you run on these 470mm reach bikes?

    • @mtbtelly5522
      @mtbtelly5522 Місяць тому

      @@kevinclark9176 40mm stem pretty much always, and the 44 offset will be good.

  • @erpiovra5972
    @erpiovra5972 Місяць тому

    Do you sell this helmet?

  • @marcin4335
    @marcin4335 Місяць тому

    Will a 750 ml bottle fit? Does it hit the frame?

  • @JJaguar333
    @JJaguar333 Місяць тому

    Have you ever run a Fox X2? If so how does it compare? I just brought an Ibis Ripmo V2s size L frame here in NZ and it came stock with an X2 which was defective straight away and in getting fixed atm.

    • @mtbtelly5522
      @mtbtelly5522 Місяць тому

      @@JJaguar333 yeah the X2 is killer. But its reliability was terrible for a good couple of years there. The new 2024 has addressed the issues and seems to be good. They should upgrade your shock to the 2024 gear, thats what fox has been offering to everyone with the dud models. But yeah its a killer shock performance wise. Perfect air spring

    • @JJaguar333
      @JJaguar333 Місяць тому

      @@mtbtelly5522 yes a friend said that. He’s run both the X2 and the super deluxe ultimate. I’ve come of a DVO Jade X on my 2017 trek Slash 9.8 frame.

  • @JJaguar333
    @JJaguar333 Місяць тому

    I got a Lyrik Ultimate 21’ second hand from a guy. The fork feels real harsh and I got a suspension tech to have a look and he thinks it’s either the lowers have been damaged or the bushings are out. I look forward to running it with either better lowers.

    • @mtbtelly5522
      @mtbtelly5522 Місяць тому

      @@JJaguar333 yeah nice, they’ll be killer with a freshen up

    • @JJaguar333
      @JJaguar333 Місяць тому

      @@mtbtelly5522 yea was probably going to grab a Push HC97 dampner upgrade for the fork aswell which gives it a broader range of adjustment and also apparently improves a bunch of stuff. It screws onto top of existing 2.1 dampner.

  • @GOB72
    @GOB72 2 місяці тому

    Bum steer.

  • @dabas698
    @dabas698 2 місяці тому

    It didnt work for me also when i pump the pressure that was before after some bouncing pressure is smaler

  • @jcolt84
    @jcolt84 2 місяці тому

    After I ignorantly caused my rear shock to end up in the exact same state as you’ve created in this video, I probably watched 10-12 videos that provided a solution to the situation which you’ve made this video explaining how to solve. Don’t get me wrong, those well meaning videos I watched from beginning to end definitely provided me with some pretty useful information, but none of them outlined the situation which your video does, so no solution was offered to that problem either. Thank you for this valuable information, because I’m not sure I would have any chance in hell of understanding how to fix the problem I’ve created without it!

  • @craigmellin6217
    @craigmellin6217 2 місяці тому

    Any updates....still running cushcore?

  • @teecee4459
    @teecee4459 2 місяці тому

    Great info! Definitely helps me researching building a wheelset for the first time! I was looking at the XR 391 (the XC model rim), but i was wondering if i should go with a beefier EX 471 rim instead. Want to pair it with the OneUp hubs and some 2.0" tires. Seems like the XR 391 introduces some nonsense with the nipples to reduce weight, not sure it it would be problematic as I'm not knowledgeable enough to understand.

    • @mtbtelly5522
      @mtbtelly5522 2 місяці тому

      @@teecee4459 if you don’t mind the weight the 471 is excellent and very strong. If its gonna be overkill you could just run it on the rear and run the xr391 up front

    • @teecee4459
      @teecee4459 2 місяці тому

      @@mtbtelly5522 I have a hardtail, does that make a difference?

    • @mtbtelly5522
      @mtbtelly5522 2 місяці тому

      @@teecee4459 if you’re giving the descents a bit of a nudge I think you’ll be well suited with the stronger rear lighter front. Also partially depends on your weight

  • @th_js
    @th_js 2 місяці тому

    What happened to the previous video? I got about halfway through and it got deleted, bummer.

    • @mtbtelly5522
      @mtbtelly5522 2 місяці тому

      @@th_js sorry bro, i accidentally deleted it trying to update my apps. And I deleted the original vid from my roll after uploading

    • @th_js
      @th_js 2 місяці тому

      @@mtbtelly5522 Ah, that happens. Keep making great videos 👍🏻

  • @gs.2059
    @gs.2059 2 місяці тому

    I had the same problems with Rekon Race..After I had enough of theese “ugly” tyres (very dissapointing) I decided to go back to Schwalbe tyres and things are just perfect.I will never ever buy Maxxis again.I think Schwalbe is (probably) the best of all.

  • @user-uy3bj9ue5c
    @user-uy3bj9ue5c 2 місяці тому

    The most uncomfotable mtb riding position of any bike ive ridden.

  • @sweetlocked
    @sweetlocked 2 місяці тому

    does this helmet have mips?

    • @mtbtelly5522
      @mtbtelly5522 2 місяці тому

      @@sweetlocked no this is one of the older models

    • @sweetlocked
      @sweetlocked 2 місяці тому

      @mtbtelly5522 alright cheers

  • @cookiecanfly_
    @cookiecanfly_ 2 місяці тому

    bro are you still riding this bike today?

    • @mtbtelly5522
      @mtbtelly5522 2 місяці тому

      @@cookiecanfly_ no I was only setting it up for a friend

    • @cookiecanfly_
      @cookiecanfly_ 2 місяці тому

      @@mtbtelly5522 sorry man makes sense. I’m around 180cm and about 90kg I’m thinking a large. Do you still rate this bike they look great

    • @mtbtelly5522
      @mtbtelly5522 2 місяці тому

      @@cookiecanfly_ yeah its a good bike. Large is the go for sure at your height. XL is a long bike

    • @cookiecanfly_
      @cookiecanfly_ 2 місяці тому

      @@mtbtelly5522 thanks mate, the 27.5 front and rear is the same as what I’m riding now. I have never ridden a 29 and 27.5rear and like the idea behind it but not sure how necessary that mullet set up is 👍

  • @hhgarcia6657
    @hhgarcia6657 2 місяці тому

    I love mine

  • @nicolasdoebeli3355
    @nicolasdoebeli3355 2 місяці тому

    What do you mean by cloggy when you talk about the Impact pros? Do you mean the foot is somehow a bit swimming in a big rigid upper? Also how is the pedal feel compared to the sam hill impacts? I ran the sam hill impacts with the pre-adidas rubber for 3 years now but they're about to die any minute.

    • @mtbtelly5522
      @mtbtelly5522 2 місяці тому

      @@nicolasdoebeli3355 like they feel like old german cligs (wooden shoes). They don’t feel at all flexible to me. Grip is similar to the sam Hill but with a different pattern. The sole is a touch thinner as well but only just

    • @mtbtelly5522
      @mtbtelly5522 2 місяці тому

      @@nicolasdoebeli3355 I prefer the sole thickness of the impact pro, but the feel of the Impact on the pedals is better for me purely due to the flexibility

  • @simo7321
    @simo7321 2 місяці тому

    I got a pair of the RC Hellion's 1/2 size bigger than normal. Excellent fit! I got mine from MTB Direct or Pushys website, I can't remember, but they where a very good price.

  • @dc2rb18cr
    @dc2rb18cr 2 місяці тому

    Telly, on the subject of grip, what pedals do you run?

    • @mtbtelly5522
      @mtbtelly5522 2 місяці тому

      @@dc2rb18cr I’m running the Cleanskin composite pedal at the moment at 45 bucks a pair. And they’ve been perfect. I don’t like a convex pedal like the 1up. Raceface atlas are great. The Bontrager composites are good, i ran the nukeproofs for ever as well. Dmr vault also great

  • @Zanda27
    @Zanda27 2 місяці тому

    Welcome back man, nice review. I used to have Impact Pros till I got some weird tearing at the top of the shoe from rubbing on my cranks or something. Got the freeriders recently ish and they're pretty good it's all I need tbh.

  • @liwx
    @liwx 2 місяці тому

    as someone with wide mid foot, 510 freerider is my only option... also i have found them being a lot narrower when they were bought by adidas

  • @cunning-stunt
    @cunning-stunt 2 місяці тому

    If you are getting toe pinch on descents have you tried lacing them differently so that the lower lace eyelets are not pulled closer together but the upper laces hold your foot so it is not able to slide forward and pinch that little toe? Maybe not lace the bottom two eyelets? Worked for me, I have wide feet. There is always amputation? I use 5ten impact pros and think they are great, I also have RC wildcats and sometimes have my feet leave the pedals where as thee 5tens always seem locked to the pedal. The wildcats seem hard wearing and the sole seems to be concave rather than flat.

    • @mtbtelly5522
      @mtbtelly5522 2 місяці тому

      @@cunning-stunt yeah I’ve got the bottom of the lace all loose, I think I have to stretch the material to where its not pulling in so much

  • @viperdemonz-jenkins
    @viperdemonz-jenkins 2 місяці тому

    not a bad bike and price is decent also.

  • @LaurentiusTriarius
    @LaurentiusTriarius 2 місяці тому

    I ride mostly with New Balance numeric 808 skate shoes, oh yeah they wear fast, oh yes people at the bike park laugh their asses off. But heck yeah they're comfortable and grippy 😂 *The notch in the middle of the sole is perfect for pedals, the flex in the sole is something lacking from MTB shoes. I tried many that are too hard for my monkey feets, notably ride concept and mavic deemax...

  • @dezzydiamond7121
    @dezzydiamond7121 2 місяці тому

    Have a look at the RC Wildcats next time , they`ve got the extra bit of ankle protection . Bit of a pain putting them on with the laces and strap but my feet certainly feel protected and secure . My feet kinda feel naked when I put the 5/10`s on . And the newer Wildcat versions definitely have way better grip than the older ones . Maybe take those RC`s of yours to a cobbler and see if they can stretch them out a bit to make them a bit wider . My latest pair of wildcats did have a problem on the right shoe being tight in the toe area , but after a few rides they must of stretched and now feel fine . Strange though because they were half a size bigger than my previous wildcats which were perfect fit from the get go . They must be using new molds or something .

    • @mtbtelly5522
      @mtbtelly5522 2 місяці тому

      @@dezzydiamond7121 ah yeah I might go to the cobbler! Just bought a pair of the Unparallel dust ups to test as well

    • @dezzydiamond7121
      @dezzydiamond7121 2 місяці тому

      @@mtbtelly5522 more shoes than Imelda Marcos !

    • @mtbtelly5522
      @mtbtelly5522 2 місяці тому

      @@dezzydiamond7121 who dat

    • @dezzydiamond7121
      @dezzydiamond7121 2 місяці тому

      @@mtbtelly5522 she was the wife of an Asian dictator who sent their country broke . When the peasants revoked and crashed the palace , they found that she had a big ass room with thousands of expensive shoes in it , meanwhile the people were starving and bankrupt . So at that time , she basically stopped anyone from owning more than two pairs of shoes with out the piss being taken out of us ! 😆

    • @mtbtelly5522
      @mtbtelly5522 2 місяці тому

      @@dezzydiamond7121 HA! Thats chicks 😂😂

  • @RiseComponents
    @RiseComponents 2 місяці тому

    Yo Jeansy it's Hughesy here, what size are you? Might be able to help you out with some shoe prices or better yet borrow my personal hellons or tallecs I got not long ago in size I think one was 10.5 and the other 11 US. I've got access to Aften shoes if they interest you at all as well? They're well priced at $80. Haven't heard enough real life opinions on them yet though 🤔

    • @mtbtelly5522
      @mtbtelly5522 2 місяці тому

      @@RiseComponents yo! Hey bro yeah that would be killer, the 11us should be a fit for me. 80 buck for shoes sounds way more reasonable too

    • @RiseComponents
      @RiseComponents 2 місяці тому

      @@mtbtelly5522 yeah sweet as I’ll double check my sizes and when I’m near your way will get them to you. I might then turn a size 11 Aften shoe into a personal one for me so you can have a free test first and give ya true verdict as you do without forking out the $$