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Justin Niemi
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Ride bikes, be happy 😊
I'm Justin Niemi, I am a mountain biker from the East Bay Area.
Most of my riding takes place in the greater Bay Area and Lake Tahoe.
I have decided to transition from IG and FB to UA-cam in hope to create better content!
From this channel you should expect mainly GoPro POV videos.
If you're brand new to the channel, a long time friend or seeking answers to MTB questions feel free to message me! I'm available on most platforms with Instagram being the most active.
I'm Justin Niemi, I am a mountain biker from the East Bay Area.
Most of my riding takes place in the greater Bay Area and Lake Tahoe.
I have decided to transition from IG and FB to UA-cam in hope to create better content!
From this channel you should expect mainly GoPro POV videos.
If you're brand new to the channel, a long time friend or seeking answers to MTB questions feel free to message me! I'm available on most platforms with Instagram being the most active.
Northstar Enduro - California Enduro Series - Race VLOG Day 1
I finally had the opportunity to get up to Tahoe and race the Northstar Enduro!
2 days of mental and physical racing on some of the best trails in Northern California.
At the end of day 1 I was sitting in 4th place and I'm stoked on my performance.
I was only 1 second off the fastest Gypsy time of the day even with the crash.
I'll be splitting this up into 2 videos so stay tuned for pt. 2
00:00 Intro
01:01 Stage 1 - Woods to Deer Path
13:48 Stage 2 - Gypsy
18:19 Stage 3 - Flameout-Karpiel-Speed Control-Lower Sticks & Stones
24:13 Outro
2 days of mental and physical racing on some of the best trails in Northern California.
At the end of day 1 I was sitting in 4th place and I'm stoked on my performance.
I was only 1 second off the fastest Gypsy time of the day even with the crash.
I'll be splitting this up into 2 videos so stay tuned for pt. 2
00:00 Intro
01:01 Stage 1 - Woods to Deer Path
13:48 Stage 2 - Gypsy
18:19 Stage 3 - Flameout-Karpiel-Speed Control-Lower Sticks & Stones
24:13 Outro
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My 2:15 walked me to the second step of the podium in Mens Expert 30 - 34. I was shooting for a 2:10 but after the crash in Friday's practice I was happy with a 2:15. Looking forward to coming back in the future and learning the course even more.
Sea Otter 2024 - Race VLOG
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First time racing at Sea Otter, I competed in both the DH and the slalom. Ended up just outside the bracket in slalom and finished in 9th, they took 8 from qualifying. In DH I was able to put down a clean run and ended up in 2nd with a 2:15. 00:00 Thursday Practice 02:48 Intro 03:10 Thursday Practice Lap 2 05:41 Day 1 Recap 06:24 Friday Practice 08:49 Crash in Friday Practice 12:56 Day 2 Recap ...
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Had a great time in Arizona demo testing both bikes! The LT with a bit more enduro geometry and Shimano motor. or The AM, a bit more trail focused with the Bosch CX motor. Thank you to Pivot Cycles for letting us come out, ride these bikes and tour the factory!
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I also raced it this weekend, and I love watching how you handle so well those dusty sandy rutted turns - I have lots of practice to do for next year!
Hope you finished well 👌🏻 dodge ridge really prepared me for those loosey goosey turns but they don’t have nearly as much support. Braking before and letting off thru is definitely the way to gain more traction, just gotta be careful with that front wheel.
Your thumbnail captures my Northstar memories: on the ground in a cloud of dust.
😂 we’ve all been there! It’s the worst when it happens on River Styx
Dude, the thumb nail!! knock that shit off. Bad turn at 8:15 throws off rythm for 8:30. Almost 14 minute run, holy crap. I don't think my old legs could do it. 2nd run looked mostly good 🙃🤣
Haha it’s click bait, I need the views! That turn ruined me, I think I was just starting to bonk. 😂 I’ve never ridden anything that long before so I know what I need to work on 🤘🏻 bummed about the mishap on Gypsy but man that was such a stellar run. I love that trail!
I think I've been doing the Woods wrong. I love the bottom half (below Tryumph) but I just can't get my head around the top half. The top of the trail seems way different on this video that what I remember from just last week or so; I thought there was a set of big rollers/single jumps at the beginning? Deer Path is horrible; that first turn with the row of rocks instead of a berm is ridiculous.
When you exit Vista make an immediate L and it’ll take you to the top of woods. I’m gonna assume you’re riding flameout, then connecting into woods because it starts with rollers into some loose berms. Deer Path was awful, but I’m glad they had an absolute burner of a stage, levels us all out in a way 👌🏻
What trail first clip
I had the opportunity to ride the AM last year when Pivot had a demo ride in Cincinnati. I loved the bike that I rode. It’s a dream for me to get one and I believe I will eventually.
I think it’ll hold its value even with the new bikes coming out! That motor, battery size and weight are hard to beat. Pivot really knows how to spec it too, I wouldn’t change much straight out the box.
Been running the same ochain for 2 seasons on my VPP megatower. It really helps with chain slap and makes the whole experience smoother
Nice stoked to hear you’re vibing with it. How often do you change out the elastomeres?
@@justin_niemi I change the elastomers every 3-4 months. Sometimes I will clean and regrease even sooner if too much Northstar dust gets in there haha
Since i ride clips, would i notice it less?
I do think you would, however I still feel like the benefits would be there! I’m gonna try it with clips this weekend.
So, after the limited runs and first impressions, basically it doesn't suck. Gotcha. You racing Northstar? That could be telling.
Yup, N* this weekend that’ll be the ultimate test. Ride 2 today felt great especially on the longer rock gardens at Skyline. Really think it’s gonna shine at N* on trails like boonies, sticks, etc.
Crazy fast POV! im studying the footagttte for 2nd place KOM's🤣🤩
@@r1vince 😂 I still don’t have the KOM on Rose’s! Feel free to use my lines anytime
Interesting. I got rid of my Onyx Vesper hub because it had the same spongy engagement feel you describe with the OChain. Some may like it, but it felt horrible to me.
I’ve ridden those hubs before and I have to say it’s different than OChain. The Onyx hubs felt “spongy” on every rotation and while they’re silent it definitely comes at a cost. The OChain only feels that way on the initial stroke and then it just feels normal.
Just use a crappy hub with less engagement. Using those defeats the point of a hub with heaps of pawls. From the feedback from 2 friends that wasted money on that is that it does help if you run flats
I couldn’t disagree more, I’ve ridden the cheapest hubs out there, and none of them gave me the feel that the OChain does. The thing about the rear hub is it’s inconsistent. You might have a ton of float you might have no float, depending on where it lies as you’re putting the pedals down.
@@justin_niemi to each their own. Just another gimmick for companies to make money. Maybe learn how to ride better? But you do you. Thank you for your opinion. Bout as useful as the smartest kid in special Ed.
@@bullit4x I agree learning how to ride better is a good start and most riders should start with sessioning/coaching before upgrading their bike. For those who are looking for a smoother ride with less square edge bumps and overall less feedback in the pedals this is a great option. Sure, maybe it is a tad gimmicky but I can’t deny there’s a performance benefit greater than simply swapping to a low engagement hub.
@@bullit4xyou’re a hater shut up
@@justin_niemi As usual, ppl getting so sensitive about how others spend their money
That rock section scares the shit out of me. So much to learn at Northstar.
After the wooden 3 way option? You got it for sure it’s a lot smoother than it looks, it’s just you come into it so fast gotta really check the speed at the top!
@@justin_niemi Good tip, thanks. I know intellectually it's pretty smooth, but it's just so intimidating to look at.
Beautifully done. It’s a lot harder than it looks 🎉
Thank you so much ✌🏻
Where do you go in northstar to find this?
Right under the gondola, you can take the fire road down or mineshaft and then cut L. You can’t miss it!
😮oooooo
Nice bud. Those ruts are so deep, they're in shadow. I know dust doesn't show in videos much, so when the viewer does see it, you know its really bad.
Thanks Jeff! Yeah man I was like where’s the dust when reviewing the footy? 😂 in person it was so hard to see. I’m stoked tho, learned a lot about riding that type of terrain and looking forward to the rest of the season.
Need a mud spike tire for all that dust 😂
I was wondering if a different tire setup would have benefitted us? Idk 🤷🏻♂️ so hard to say but the Magic Mary/Tacky Chan combo held up fantastically.
@@justin_niemi that’s probably the best combo you could use 😂
BRO! That was SICK!. Floating on rocks in the trees on Stage 2! Catching up to and homing in on the rider in Stage 4! And again on Stage 5-WITH A SPILL?!! Magnificent run brother! Looking good!
You’re the man Vince! Thank you so much dude. Finally getting the flow on race day and I’m stoked to put down a relatively “clean race” onto the next one and hopefully I have a leg up on a few of the stages 🙃
Ripped that
Thanks dude 🤘🏻
I went for the LT. During my research I conclude that the Bosch is a bit more reliable and they have better post-sale, which is pretty nice. However, both have similar autonomy, very low failure ratio and both do the job to take you uphill. At the end of the day the most important for me is to have fun downhill. Thus the LT won. Nice bike btw!
At the end of the day all that matters is MORE LAPS! The shimano has impressed me more since the last update have you installed it? The delivery seems more much intuitive and powerful 💥
@@justin_niemi not yet. It should be available soon in my country (Chile). Will try it for sure!
Got a new bike and now also SRAM, I found the shimanos are more aggressive snd have better bite. SRAM feels very spongy. Any idea what I can do?
Probably due for a lever bleed and you can always try advancing the pistons as well depending on how worn out your pads are!
@@justin_niemi the bike is new. 😂
What trail is this?
I don’t give out trail names for unsanctioned trails! Sorry man 😬
i use ixs carve elbows and never had an issue with them slipping. Its mostly an ego thing. I see good riders wear no elbow or knee pads. But hey all it takes is one good smash and your elbows effed up or your knees. I like when people wear the chest protector over there jersey for looks 😅. Fashion on bikes.
I’m all about more protection, cuz why not? Us MTBers are grossly under padded IMO
is this stampede/boca by chance???
That doesn’t ring a bell
So malet sheas have stiff shoe sole ?
The clips aren’t too stiff, can’t say for sure on the flats tho. They feel great in my opinion the perfect balance.
@@justin_niemi i have mallet e shoes and stamp shoes. I wanna buy mallet. Mallet e are very stiff. Stamp are soft and for flat pedals. Mallet are for clips as well I just don't know if they have stiff sole
What psi do u pump it to
250-300
Really enjoying all these posts from local e-bike riders. Finding new places to ride is amazing. Thanks guys!
Thanks man! I appreciate the feedback, have fun out there ✌🏻
I don't see a big difference. 8 looks a little brighter, which might not be a good thing on sunny days. Upgrading to 12 is probably not worth it when looking at stabilization, unless there's another advantage that I'm not seeing.
Nice trails but very pedaly! 4 jparts XC, 1 part DH.
Nice dude.
Thanks dude! Happy to keep it upright & build momentum on the season 🤘🏻
@@justin_niemi Rubber side down!
Dustar!
Promo>SM 😣
Pedal pedal pedal pedal!!!! Goooood
If you won’t listen to others at least listen to yourself. 😂 my favorite was when I knew I had the speed for the triple and I said “you got this”
Sick did you win?
2nd place! Just barely too, should have yanked for the triple or pedaled harder 😂 next year
Yo! Good work, love watching these🤙🏻 You should’ve got the clip of me snaking Jason 🤣
😂 thanks bro! I don’t think I had hit record yet and I’m glad I didn’t. Great work in the DH can’t wait to ride with you @ CES this summer.
Great footage bro. The crashses...WOAH! Fantastic to see you get back up right away from both. 🤘🤘🤘
Thanks Vince! I’m stoked to finish out the weekend on a high note and definitely glad the crashes didn’t take me away from the fun. The slalom crash was so dumb 🤦🏻♂️ going for redemption next year
That crash made me flinch hard 😅 Lucky to walk away uninjured from that one! That course looks exhausting for a “DH” course lol
Stoked to just have a few abrasions and some soreness, I would have been bummed to have been taken out for the weekend. Once you get the flow of it, it gets way less pedaly and more fun! Definitely exhausting but super fun! Seems all the DH segments we have consist of a pedal or two 😉
Nice vid as always! What makes you decide between flats or clipless for races like this? Curious as it seems you ran flats.
Good eye! This year I’ve pledged to spend more time on the flats and I think it’ll benefit me by getting the practice in early. As this course wasn’t very steep and I wasn’t dropping a foot often I definitely could have ran flats confidently. I was thinking about switching on/off depending on the course this year but I plan to wear flats for every race!
That crash was gnarly. Nice recovery/race run.
Thank you Tom 🙏🏼
I love the 1st run commentary, Oh God, Oh god, Oh god.......LOL!
I was definitely on the struggle bus on day 1. Brand new bike, not set up for me (yet) and a course I had never set eyes on. Generating speed is huge here and I was not doing a good job. The reason for the oh gods was because I kept getting bucked and I believe it most was because of the suspension setup. Had it dialed in for day 2 tho!
@@justin_niemi I hear ya dude. Getting tossed does not help either.
Ripping! The Sea Otter DH course is definitely an interesting one. Unlike normal DH, this one takes getting creative with lines because even .01 sec counts when it comes to this DH. Your lines looked real good up to that last rhythm section where you lost a lot of speed. Even I screwed that up doing table to table, with speed I think it's a good line but it seems like the triple is the move, that section take a lot of balls to pick a fast line😂. I did the enduro so I only got 2 practice runs, so next yeah, I plan to do more and prefect the course a bit. Killing it Justin 🤙
Dang only 3 runs total on this course that would be hard to put down a good time! What did you end up with for time in the enduro stage of the DH course? Table to table would have been faster than what I did, but even the triple was faster. I watched a guy go down hard in practice and then I fell too so I was "content" with the safe line, still beat myself up after tho haha! Will you race the DH in the future?
@@justin_niemi I got 2:19. So not too bad for 2 practice runs. If you want to see it, I posted the raw run on my UA-cam. Yeah for sure, If I didn't nose case the table to table, it would have been pretty fast. I feel you man, that looked gnarly! I'm glad your were okay. You did real well all things considered, it all looked smooth and controlled. Yes, next year I'm planning to do the Enduro and DH. I thought about signing up for the DH last minute this year, but I only had the air bnb till Friday... Next year!
I'll be in Nevada City for Dirt Daze in 2 weeks. What would you say is the best flow trail for a relative older newbie? TIA.
Hoot, Scott’s Flat, & talon show for sure!
Would have been great if you would have told us what trail you rode
Due to the sensitivity of the area and because this trail is unsanctioned I won’t release locations or trail names. When trails are 100% legal I have no problem doing so.
@@justin_niemi Then you shouldn't be riding them!
yes, if you can't tell us, then stay off them
What are some mods you’d recommend for the SE? It’s on sale for $4500 so I may get that. Thank you!
I got my AM and put a 38 170 on it and it plows amazingly. Next up, coil!
Sounds like that’s the best option! Did it loose any of its spritely characteristics with the extra weight?
@@justin_niemi nah man, this thing is amazing. It just made it that much more capable.
Been riding coil now for a month or so and it feels like butter. Amazing bike. I’m hitting gaps and drops I’ve never thought I would. Best purchase ever.
I was racing I got 10th for my fist endro
Nice work dude! You racing any others this year?
I ride a hard tail and Im about to purchase my first Santa Cruz...looking at a Bronson but I want to ride this thing as well. Im also in the Bay Area, so Im gonna go hit SC Corp and demo both, thanks so much for this its a great video and I learned alot
Thanks for commenting! I hope you love the upgrade. Sounds like it’ll be perfect for these Bay Area trails ✌🏻
My buddies motor keeps shutting off and won’t turn back on. Luckily it pedals pretty well with the motor off so some rides have turned into analog rides 😂 Not sure if he’s figured out the cause but a bit unreliable. He loves it otherwise. Bike rips and keeps up with my Kenevo Expert full fat on big rides.
Gosh, pedaling one of these off sounds like a nightmare 😳 stoked to hear he can keep up with the full powers when it’s running good tho! I assumed it would fall behind a bit even in rocket.
@justin_niemi Fauza warranty supposed to be good.
The LT with the Bosch motor
If only 🙏🏼