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Sharing the great vibes of my local MTB scene from the perspective of a regular mountain biker. Great trails and days out with great people is what I live for! 🚵♀️🚵🚵♂️🇵🇭🇮🇪🇬🇧❤️
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Instagram @hermesbords
Found LOST MTB footage from my Gopro
Recovered lost MTB footage in one of my gopro SD cards. The footage was from this summer this year in Ballycarton.
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Відео
Breaking down the SANTA CRUZ Tallboy 4: My Honest Review
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Santa Cruz Tallboy V4 First Ride, thoughts and review.
SANTA CRUZ TALLBOY 4 Build
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My stumpjumper had suffered from a massive crack on the downtube recently hence it had to be retired. Decided to get a new Frame and build it up with old parts from the old bike mixed with new parts. I went for a Santa Cruz Tallboy 4 frameset, the frame is 120 mm travel rear and rated for 130mm fork /- 10mm decided to go 140mm for this one, got a second hand bomber z2 off ebay and serviced it (...
BEST MTB Tracks in BALLYCARTON
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Here are some of the best ways down the hill in Ballycarton forest
TOP 3 MTB TRACKS Ballykelly Forest 🌲🌳
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My personal picks from the MTB short tracks scattered all around Ballykelly Forest. The tracks are only around a minute long each but pretty fun and handy for laps. Big shoutout and kudos to the builders for the great work ⛏️🪓
Spring MTB ride in Ballycarton
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Finally time to get the Levo out of hibernation. First stop: Ballycarton. Unfortunately, only few of the tracks are running atm because of damage throughout the winter and other trail users.
Ballycarton after a wet winter
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Revisited Ballycarton woods after a very wet winter to try and test out the cheap fork upgrade on the Stumpjumper.
⭐️Bought the cheapest Marzocchi Z2 on ebay and fixed it up
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Found this Marzocchi Z2 on ebay for just under £180. The fork looked rough aesthetically and i also noticed it had a lot of stiction when i tested it so i decided to spruce it up, do a lower leg service and upgrade the seals while I'm at it. Total cost for the service and new decals was just around £240, which is still a bargain for a pretty decent trail fork IMO. link for the wiper seals⬇️ www...
A little taste of HOME 🇵🇭🏝️☀️🌴
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A little taste of the scenery in the place i grew up in; Bohol, Philippines 🇵🇭🏝️☀️
Gortin Glen - Stream Trail
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Winter riding in Gortin Glen with Chris sand Keith. Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio
HOmE-BuILT LEVO goes to ROSTREVOR
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Taking the home built Turbo LEvo for a shake down in Kilbroney Park, Rostrevor.
Is this the BEST Trail Center in Ireland??
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A trip down the scenic trails of Coolaney in Co.Sligo, Ireland. Two of the freshest trails in the trail network . These trails feature perfectly shaped berms, rock slabs, rock drops, rollers, tables and rock gardens all the while with the incredible view of Sligo in the background.
CUSTOM Specialized Turbo LEVO living room BUILD
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CUSTOM Specialized Turbo LEVO living room BUILD
Rostrevor MTB; catching up with the boys!
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Rostrevor MTB; catching up with the boys!
His 1st time at a Trail center (Gortin Glens)
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His 1st time at a Trail center (Gortin Glens)
2022 Transition Spire Alloy NX midterm review
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2022 Transition Spire Alloy NX midterm review
Trying out racing (Race fit Race series Round 1)
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Trying out racing (Race fit Race series Round 1)
Ballycarton Woods DH tracks 2022 on the Transition Spire
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Ballycarton Woods DH tracks 2022 on the Transition Spire
Stumpjumper ST| Ballykelly Forest MTB Trails
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Stumpjumper ST| Ballykelly Forest MTB Trails
Bike Park CARNAGE! STORMY MTB riding at Glencullen Adventure Park
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Bike Park CARNAGE! STORMY MTB riding at Glencullen Adventure Park
Rostrevor Trails never disappoint!! EPIC! day on the Transition Spire
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Rostrevor Trails never disappoint!! EPIC! day on the Transition Spire
Haven’t been there in years,never seen the trails so dry
Hi,Did you install a new crush washer in the right leg? Thanks!
@@kountification Hi, the fork did not have a crush washer on one of the legs, but the seal kit came with 2 new ones so i just installed them
i picked a new one up for 250, its awesome
sweet! you’ll not regret it 👌
How do you think this would suit Tollymore?
i personally think it would be perfect for the trails in tollymore 👌
@@BordsCycles nice one pity about the climbs lol
@@frankedoodle3798 it will get you to the top no bother, its comfortable and easy on the climbs, just not as quick as the lighter trail bikes.
@@BordsCycles thanks last question - the wheelbase and reach looks very big. At 5'11'would the large be ok?
@@frankedoodle3798 definitely recommend a large at 5’11 , im 5’10 and this was a medium frame, it felt ok but i think i wouldve been able to get away with a large.
Fucking ebikes 😢😅
nearly that time again to build the mtb tracks for the mx guys 😂
super video . What weight did You get?
i cant recall the exact weight but it was around 14.5kg
Sligo her I come! That looks brilliant
how much does the bike weight?
Hi! the bike was bordering around 16-17kg far as i recall.
wow thanks mate, im considering spire for my 2nd, polygon collosus n9 is heavy for me, weighing 17.7 kg 😅
@@irfanhaffianto324 heard colossus is nice too. the spire nx would be around that weight in stock form, i swapped out to lighter wheels and tyre casing to bring it down just around 17. dont get me wrong, its still a heavy bike but i felt it never really held me back on the climbs.
That's right, the Collosus N9 is good, fits the name, it's heavy
The trails on the sleeve blooms might be as good as them
is it dry yet? lol itching to ride these
lol, same here lad, not long now 🤞
It’s all xco and the finest of gravel
Nice video and comments on the TB4! Just curious if you made any changes to the bike since you posted this video? I am in the process of building up the same frame and same color with a 140mm fork (Fox 34 w/GRIP2 damper) and a 50mm stem. Out of curiousity, what size frame did you go with and how tall are you? I went with an XL and I'm 190cm tall. I'm hoping the 50mm stem compensates for the reduction in reach due to the 140mm fork. I did a demo ride at the Santa Cruz factory with the original spec of 130/120 travel which had a 42mm stem which I felt made for a small cockpit. I immediately thought a 50mm stem would be needed. I agree with you too, the rear travel definetely feels like more than 120mm!
Thanks! im 177cm, 30-31 inch inseam, running 780mm wide bars, 140mm fork. i went for the large frame, initially i had 35mm stem length but the bike felt cramp and the weight distribution felt way off, i swapped to a 50mm stem and the bike feels amazing. i would suggest running the bike with at least a 50mm stem in your case
Great.... Reminder of dry trails which we havent had since June!
hopefully better conditions next year 🤞
The DH trail is pretty mad too. We did quite a bit of resto work to the mid and end section of it during the covid lockdown.
i love that trail, i’d gladly pitch in next time you’s are planning to do any work up there for the summer.
Looks worthy of a visit, once this 11 month rainy season is over 😉
just another 10 months to go 😂
You make those trails look easy buddy awesome
Thanks man! everything was running great because the conditions were prime that day
How does it ride from now (late Oct) through to Spring? A wet bog like Tardy?
didn’t even bother going up there lad, its a deathtrap in the wet ☠️
@@BordsCycles cheers
great video ! just received my Tallboy a few weeks ago. same color. Absolutly love it !
awesome man! i love this bike as well. enjoy your TB 🤘
Yip it is :)
looks good, must try it
this bike is beautiful. Absolutly love the look and color.
Cheers mate 🤙
@@BordsCycles riding video ?
I'm considering the same frame. How hard was the internal cable routing? Was there internal cable guides? Thanks!
no internal cable guides unfortunately, one of those internal routing tools would’ve been a good idea
Thanks! Your video made it look so easy ;)@@BordsCycles
Nice video but won't be surprise if you got a z2 with a busted lower leg bushings. Most z2 starts to make a rattle or clicking sound after being used for only 100-200kms and it's because of the poor lower leg bushings. Sold this fork already?
Nice build. I was looking at one of these alloy frames also - had any issues since building? Apparently the rubber cable grommets near headtube can come loose and cables get rattly - has that happened to you?
thanks! no issues at all, the rubber grommets were a bit tight to fit and has stayed in since.
Ok, that bike looks incredible, sick choice! You going to use RideWrap or some frame protector?
cheers! yes i installed invis off camera before the whole build 😁
@@BordsCycles bril! Wouldn't want to scratch that gorgeous frame
@@SummitMTB cheers bud!
what frame size is it?
I've done that run, It's great. Does your mate have his footage of the ride? I'd like to see it.
Making it look easy lad
cheers dude! should head up there, place is running mint 👌
@@BordsCycles 1.5 day camel hike one way lol looks like I would need one of those electric scooters to haul my big butt up there
#3 looks decent, other two look like a pedaly slogfest or invest in a "motorbike" like you have
agree, but the first two can have decent flow on the regular bike, you do need to be very picky with your lines and pump the back of every bump.
I think they call it river run these days😁
yes, just found out most people actually call it the river run. 😅
Apparently we are getting warmer weather next week 🤞. Id say most riding spots could do with drying out a bit
definitely dude, here’s hoping the tracks dry up soon. 🤞
That reminds me...
get er done lad 😂
@@BordsCycles bit cowl, it can wait haha
baratoha kaau oi, nya lingaw pod mag kuri2 hehehe
nindot jd mg.kuri2 dri bai ky mahal mekaniko sa bike 😂😅
Nice one! Links to where you got the wipers, seals etc? Are the wipers only available in Blue?
cheers! i updated the description with links to the seals and lower leg tool. far as i know they only come in blue, skf have dark green ones but wanted to give the enduro seals a go because they claim to get rid of the stiction issues with forks like the z2.
@@BordsCycles thanks, mine is overdue a service but haven't yet felt that they need it
tbf this fork felt good even before the service. lol but def some difference after
Literal paradise lad why did you ever leave?
have to pay the bills somehow lad 😂😅
What fender is that ?
mudhugger evo bolt on fender 👌
The sound of relief getting through those routes without falling off brings back memories. Great day out
My poor fitness means I struggle with the climb at gortin. I def would have taken the ebike if I was you lol. Nice vid again pal
Cheers man! cant say i wasnt tempted to take out the ebike but the regular bike just us far handier to put on the roof rack. 😂 the climb is hard going but we just took our time going up.
axe breaker easily one of the best trails in N.I
yest it is !
nice build!
Thank you! Cheers!
Hi, is the access to these new trails from the same carpark were the 'older' trails go from? Planning to head to Coolaney in the morning but havnt beem to these new ones yet!
hello, yes, its just further up the trail head in the top, opposite the old trails. theres a new climbing trail going up to a new fire road to these trails
@@BordsCycles thanks! We went on Sunday! Vista valley is great fun! Didnt have the legs for the new black!
What trail is that, was down there last february on an xc bike training fro the blitz. Found the turns too sharp where previous trail builders made a balls of it. Also found a trail i pedalled up but was just left unfinished. I asume the place has be redone and new trails added….. nice video by the way
i assume that the trail you found that was unfinished was one of these trails. its at the side where they built a new fire road. i assume they are only recently finished as they have not been marked yet whenever we were there.
@@BordsCycles i may spin down some weekend and see the new stuff
The trail that was left unfinished is was the climb to the start of this trail. It was left unfinished to prevent people riding it whilst the rest was being done. It was all linked a few months ago.
@@Rathbarron2010 i cycled up to where it stopped. Was back in february when i was there. Ill get down in a few weeks hopefully. Looks good now, when i was there the trails near the car park the turns where to sharp to flow i found
Where is it? What’s the name? Writing from England
Coolaney
Keep the great vids coming😄 I live just 5 miles away from these trails so it's nice to see you-tubers hit these trails.
thanks! you’re lucky to be that close to these trails. absolutely enjoy them 🤙
Looks fun but no to answer your question! Rostrevor would be, by far, the best trail centre in ireland due to the natural build of the trails.
i absolutely enjoy Rostrevor too 🤘
Rostrevor is in the UK
rostrevor trailcentre is rubbish. the trails arent natural atall. Terrible flow. Rostrevor is packed full of rider built tracks which are far better. this looks better in Coolaney.
It’s Been transformed with these new trails. And you missed the other one. Doomore. There’s Vid on my Channel
Definitely! I’ll check your video out
An absaloute credit to the builders! I've found myself living for the weekends just so I can get up there!!
Hope you have yourself a good lawyer brother 😋
Or just stronger wheels 😂
these look class gonna have to take a run down, would it be too rough for a hardtail? first one there looks ok.. second looks a little rough
3 of my mates were on hardtails so should be grand. Just need to pick out your lines a bit.
@@BordsCycles ahh sweet, i should survive alright then, might give it a rattle on sunday
@@simonmorrow4081 sweet! Enjoy! 🤘
Not too rough for a Hardtail, I enjoy this place often