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Our MTB Journey
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Our MTB Journey focuses on our progress of learning to ride mountain bikes, starting with no skills. We will show how we are learning various skills from balancing to jumps, what works well, and what doesn't work so well. You will see videos of the two boys (The Sauce and The Weasel) as they progress, as well as review videos on bike gear that we end up using. We will try and go to different trails as well as we progress and give our feedback on what we like or don't like on each of them. If you are also starting out riding, come along with us on our journey. Subscribe and like our videos, as every bit helps.
We publish new videos every week on Monday's at 7 am EDT.
What we are riding now
Monkey Wrench: Commencal Meta AM 29 Essential
The Weasel: Trek Marlin 8
The Sauce: Specialized Hotrock 24
We publish new videos every week on Monday's at 7 am EDT.
What we are riding now
Monkey Wrench: Commencal Meta AM 29 Essential
The Weasel: Trek Marlin 8
The Sauce: Specialized Hotrock 24
Hooker Creek DH and Ridgeline in DuPont State Forest
Richard, who is new to mountain biking takes down Hooker Creek and Ridgeline in DuPont State Forest. This was his second time down Hooker Creek and his third time down Ridgeline. It was also his first time on a proper full suspension mountain bike from Santa Cruz. The bike was rented from The Hub in Brevard, NC.
If you want to see more videos of our progress, product reviews, trail reviews, and bike reviews be sure and subscribe and like the video, and feel free to leave comments on any advice for us. We are always looking for ways to improve. More videos to come soon.
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The Sauce rides down Ridgeline on his Trek Marlin | MTB | Dupont State Forest
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After riding Ridgeline a few times on a full suspension bike from The Hub, the Sauce is back to riding down Ridgeline on his hardtail. With his full suspension rental he was able to do Ridgeline in 6 minutes, with the hard tail it took him 1 minute and 20 seconds longer. Mostly as he was bucked around more which caused him to slow down in areas. Next week we are riding down the trail again and ...
The Sauce rides Jim Branch trail | MTB | Dupont State Forest
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In this video we see the Sauces Uncle riding up the rocks at the start Jim Branch in Dupont Recreational State Forest. This was on the same day that we rode Ridgeline and Hooker Creek trail. We usually use Jim Branch to climb back up to the parking lot at Guion Farms. If you want to see more videos of our progress, product reviews, trail reviews, and bike reviews be sure and subscribe and like ...
Hooker Creek Race | MTB | Dupont State Forest
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This was our second trip down Hooker Creek DH. Today this was the first trail we hit after parking up at Gion Farms Parking Lot, afterwards we rode on to Ridgeline. If you want to see more videos of our progress, product reviews, trail reviews, and bike reviews be sure and subscribe and like the video, and feel free to leave comments on any advice for us. We are always looking for ways to impro...
Race down Ridgeline | MTB | Dupont State Forest
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In this video each of us go down Ridgeline in Dupont State Forest, each trying out best to keep our speed up. In the video, the Sauce is the upper left riding a Transition 24" full suspension bike, myself on the upper right riding a Commencal Meta AM 29, and Richard at the bottom riding the Santa Cruz Hightower. I could have done better, however I was worn out already it seemed and found I didn...
Transition Ripcord vs Trek Marlin 8 MTB | Ridgeline in Dupont
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In this video the Sauce rides down Ridgeline on two different bikes. Once it was on the Transition Ripcord Full Suspension Mountain bike, and the second time it was on his Trek Marlin 8 hardtail mountain bike. Both were done just a few days apart with no extra practice in between. In the video you can see how he handles the terrain and how each of them impacts his speed and ability to control t...
Hooker Creek Trail DH | MTB | DuPont Recreation State Park
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Our first-time taking Hooker Creek Trail, which we did at the end of our ride. The DH portion of the trail is fast and fun. The Sauce rode off the trail a few times, and I skidded off to the side at once point trying to miss the Sauce who just went off the trail around a bend. We had a great time and are planning on going back on Wednesday to try again. This time we will ride Hooker Creek Trail...
Tarkiln Branch and Wintergreen Falls | MTB | Dupont State Forest
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The Sauce rides down to Wintergreen Falls from the Guion Farm Parking lot in DuPont State Forest. If you want to see more videos of our progress, product reviews, trail reviews, and bike reviews be sure and subscribe and like the video, and feel free to leave comments on any advice for us. We are always looking for ways to improve. More videos to come soon. Chapters: 00:00 - Tarkiln Branch Side...
The Sauce smashes his previous speed down Ridgeline | Dupont State Forest
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The Sauce pushes himself on Ridgeline looking to beat his previous time of 9 minutes. On this ride he does it in 6 minutes and 9 seconds. He was able to keep a lot of speed down Ridgeline and has improved greatly. If you want to see more videos of our progress, product reviews, trail reviews, and bike reviews be sure and subscribe and like the video, and feel free to leave comments on any advic...
Sauce rides the South Side Loop at Croft State Park | South Carolina
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In this video I am posting Sauces full ride, minus stops, and the very last part of the trail as the battery ran out sadly. This is to track his progress mostly. He did well on a number of areas, but also needs to improve in areas. Feel free to comment any suggestions that might help him as we all work to get better. The video can also show you what the trail looks like if you have not had a ch...
The Sauce Descends | Croft State Park, SC
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In this short video The Sauce is back out on the trails on his new Trek Marlin 8 mountain bike. He is able to ride better now on the larger bike from his previous Specialized Mountain bike. He's working on his confidence on downhills; however, I can see he is already improving. If you want to see more videos of our progress, product reviews, trail reviews, and bike reviews be sure and subscribe...
The Sauce rides Cottonwood Trail in Spartanburg, SC
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The Sauce rides Cottonwood Trail in Spartanburg, SC
Skill progression at Brumley with The Sauce
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Skill progression at Brumley with The Sauce
Installing the OneUp Components Aluminum Pedal on my Commencal Meta AM 29 Essential
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Installing the OneUp Components Aluminum Pedal on my Commencal Meta AM 29 Essential
Berm Park | Sauce learns to ride High Roller | Specialized MTB | MTB Kids
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Berm Park | Sauce learns to ride High Roller | Specialized MTB | MTB Kids
Desending Ridgeline in Dupont with a crash | Dupont State Park | Meta AM
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Desending Ridgeline in Dupont with a crash | Dupont State Park | Meta AM
First time on Sycamore Cove Trail in Pisgah Forest
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First time on Sycamore Cove Trail in Pisgah Forest
Raven Rock State Park | Mountain Laurel Loop | MTB Ride | Specialized and Commencal META
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Raven Rock State Park | Mountain Laurel Loop | MTB Ride | Specialized and Commencal META
DuPont State Forest | Wintergreen Falls Trail | Black Diamond | Commencal
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DuPont State Forest | Wintergreen Falls Trail | Black Diamond | Commencal
Dupont State Forest | Hill Top Trail | Specialized, Trek, Commencal
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Dupont State Forest | Hill Top Trail | Specialized, Trek, Commencal
October MTB Race Day | MTB Crash | Sauce's Specialized vs Weasel's Trek
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October MTB Race Day | MTB Crash | Sauce's Specialized vs Weasel's Trek
Race Day at Harris | Sauce vs Weasel | Specialized Hotrock 24 vs Trek Marlin 8
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Race Day at Harris | Sauce vs Weasel | Specialized Hotrock 24 vs Trek Marlin 8
New Bike Day at Harris | Trek Marlin 8 | Specialized Hotrock
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New Bike Day at Harris | Trek Marlin 8 | Specialized Hotrock
One year of riding Mountain Bikes with the Sauce and the Weasel
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One year of riding Mountain Bikes with the Sauce and the Weasel
Commencal Meta AM 29 on Ridgeline in Dupont National Forest
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Commencal Meta AM 29 on Ridgeline in Dupont National Forest
Coaching Session in Dupont | Body Positioning | MTB Skills
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Coaching Session in Dupont | Body Positioning | MTB Skills
Practicing Mountain Bike Skills at Crabtree | The Sauce and Weasel
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Practicing Mountain Bike Skills at Crabtree | The Sauce and Weasel
Practicing cornering on berms at Crabtree on my Commencal Meta AM
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Practicing cornering on berms at Crabtree on my Commencal Meta AM
Our new VelociRAX bike rack | Overview
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Our new VelociRAX bike rack | Overview
The Sauce on the Flow Trail at Harris Lake
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The Sauce on the Flow Trail at Harris Lake
That pinching at the back with fox will kill you on long pedalling, And it is also the same with the RF Ambush D30. It didn't work at all for me.
What about Sport Rx or SVED inserts ? I’m shopping for myself now too
Awesome
Where did you get the wheel to convert these Hotrocks
I had the work done at Bicycle Chain in Apex. They got the wheels that would be compatible with all the changes we were making.
You should check out the new version that is currently on sale on Fox site. It’s a slip on design and they are a lot more comfortable than the old version bc there is no hole which means no pinch points. 👍🏻
I'll take a look. I've had my Race Face ones for a while, so might be time for an update.
should i take small size for a 8 year old kid?
It's all based on head size, not so much age. All helmet manufactures will have a size chart based on the measurements of your head to determine the best size. I still will try and find helmets local though as even then size can be subjective, and I want him to be comfortable in what he ends up wearing.
how can i remove the visor from the same helmet
It might just disconnect, I can't say for sure anymore as he outgrew it some time ago now and we no longer have it.
Which one is best between the FOX Rampage MIPS and the 7IDP Project23 fiberglass?
My son liked the 7iDP helmet the best for comfort. For protection they both will do a great job.
I'm choosing shin protection every time , that one pedal bite tore my shins up to shreds and I spent a month down and 8 stitches
Thanks for share
The Sauce mentioned the difference between the two bikes is extreme, and you can even see it in how he is able to handle the bike. The Ripcord allows him to go faster and maintain much more control over the Trek Marlin 8. We are currently saving up for a full suspension bike for him. What suggestions do you have that will fit a 10 year old. We know of a few, such as Transitions Ripcord, and also some from YT and Canyon.
GUUUUAARRHHHHH!!.. 👁️👄👁️ YOU DID IT!
What other trails in DuPont do you recommend?
Dude, what in the world are you doing???
Learning and trying new things.
And you put THIS on youtube? 🤦♂️
@@Iggy52 That's the point of the channel. To show how we learn, how we improve. It is not always a success, we learn from trying, failing, and trying again until we reach each goal. I doubt anyone learning this got on a bike and on the first time did it perfect.
Get your butt low and slide straight back as if you were almost trying to wipe it with the seat …. “ LOWER THE SEAT ALL THE WAY DOWN “ and Imagine you are trying to kick the kick the bike out in front of you with your feet. You don’t pull the bike up with your arms nor do you want your weight over the front end
Thanks. I’ll try that out.
Love that he's still riding and growing, but is he enjoying the ride? My grand, 6, is backing off a bit at present, and as much as I'd love to have him share more rides with me, I'm pulling back as well so it's a lifelong passion.
Yes. He really likes going and is excited about getting better. He asks to go frequently and is wanting a full suspension bike to help with his riding even further.
Good job
We had an unfortunate mishap in our video checking out Cottonwood
Get it man 👍 you got this!
Good video!
Thanks, glad you liked it.
Have you ridden at Croft State park? What are your favorite trails? Let us know in the comments and we will check them out. This was our first time there.
Coaching comments are welcome. He still has some hesitation, and this was his first time down. So I believe he will go faster next next. I know he's gripping the bars too hard. I have a feeling based on the angle of the camera he didn't stand either, he probably forgot due to the excitement. It's not too rough on the trail and it's easy to pick up a good amount of speed going down. He has improved since getting his new Marlin 8 with 26" wheels. I tell him to look further ahead, not directly in front of him, loosen his grip a little, shift his weight into his legs, which will help with his wrists from the bumps, and just have fun.
Need a couch behind you 😁
Lean back right as you come up! 🎉🎉I am trying the same. I built a manual trainer from scratch! I am trying to get the turbo levo up. That thing is 47lb.
Do you like full trail videos that allow you to see what the trail has to offer? Do you like that there was little talking, and music and just the sound of the bikes and nature? Let me know and I'll make more like this, or change it up to fit the interest of this channels audience better. We plan on riding more trails in SC, as well as hitting up Dupont and Pisgah more now as we are just an hour drive away.
I love these videos! What bike are you riding?
@@ezekielcarsella In this video, Sauce was riding a Specialized Hotrock, and I am riding a Commencal Meta AM 29. Sauce is now riding a Trek Marlin 8 as he outgrew the Specialized.
To find a good shin protection is pretty hard, there are some socks from Ion for exsample but there are expensive. I dont know maybe I try the new FOX Titian Race kneeprotection, if the fit is well I would take it.
Baby steps... way to go!
What size is that helmet?
It’s a youth large.
Did you have any trouble with (what I think they should be) the Formula hubs that come with that wheel configuration (on the Essential version) ? I think I am getting a Race version not only for some other better components (shocks and brakes) but also for better wheel composition (DT 350 hubs with faster engagement). I think the 17 degrees engagement (means 20 per revolution) of the hubs that come with the Essential version would drive me crazy (being used to trial bike hubs with at least 56 engagements).
I've had no issues with riding. However this is also my first "proper" MTB. So to me, it feels just fine. Now that it's become easy to rent bikes again I may start trying out different brands to see which bike feels better to me, but that will be later on this year before I can get time to do something like that.
This is a couple years old, but if you're still checking... I'm looking for knee/shin guards. I ride mostly DH and have slipped off my pedals so many times I just can't convince myself to go knee only, but I'm having a hard time finding ones that look like they'll work. I have some really old RF ones, but the elastic is going bad. I'm pretty small so they fit like the Fox ones on your son. I really don't like the full compression sleeve kind, but that seems to be the norm these days.. they don't fit properly though and it's a struggle. Did you end up finding another knee/shin guard that can open up or is mostly open in the back? a lot of them look a lot shorter too. Thanks!
I'm still using the Race Face ones. I've tried Fox and 7iDP as well. While the 7iDP ones are nice and still fit well, they are harder to get on and off, and you need to remove your shoes to do so. The race face ones are easy to put on and off, stay in place, and are comfortable enough that you are not too aware you are using them.
@anah9288 Check out the newer version of the Fox Knee/shin guards. They are slip on and more comfortable as there is no hole so no pinch points. They are all similar design between the Base level Launch knee/shin and the Launch Pro and Launch Elite. The base model is currently on sale on the Fox site
thnx
Love how much he knows about his bike and I’m looking into this bike for my 8 year old!
I did this when i started where it was Mostly arm pulling. I learned it helped to Preload the bars, then throw your hips down and back where your butt is just about to the end of the rear tire, making sure your arms stay straight. Making your body weight create lift instead of your arms. It’s a lot easier for yourself and less wear on the body.
Tip, it's best to start matching up and screwing in the initial threads of pedal spindle first without tools. Easy to cross thread and cause damage if you're applying force from a tool before the threads are aligned.
When my kids first started riding, both wanted to sit all the time. To force them to stand I put the seat all the way down so if they wanted to pedal they had to stand. After a few miles of that, they stopped sitting, and I put the seats back up about 80% of the way. Also this usually forces them to keep the pedals level on trails, or at least it makes it easier to reinforce that practice while riding.
Thanks for the input. I'll give that a try. Sauce I know tries to remember to stand, but sometimes he gets wrapped up in what is happening and forgets. He is improving, still need to get him to not want to hit the brakes all the time, as he makes it harder for himself in the long run.
Thanks bro. But i just made my order lunch knee shin/guard. Im also choosing between this two😂
If you have any tips or suggestions, feel free to leave them in the comments below.
muito bom garoto 👏👏👍
Screen shots at 6.54 show a XOSS screen which is not the Coospo B200?
This was the software that I was instructed to download to use the Coospo. Now I believe they have made their own software, however I have not tested that software or made a video on it.
coopso is great for $60 not garmin level but very good
cool!
I think the gps problem is with whatever you used to download the session too. I use Strava and have no problems. But anyway, coospo has excellent products. I use their sensors for speed and cadence as well. Very inexpensive… I’ve been using for well over a year and have nothing but 100% performance from those three products. Btw it is pronounced Ku -spo (make the O sound)
Man , with an 8 mm amen key can I do the same? I feel that the pedal is very big...
Thanks for the review
those pop off convertible helmets are a death trap . they are not certified and can make a small crash into a hospital trip
Yes. Which is why we no longer use it. He likes his Bell full face helmet.
Go back to your Spanks....at least those spin after you tighten them up on your cranks.
right? wth is with 1 up, as soon as you tighten, the bearings stop spinning freely, and if you have crank boots you gotta put on like 3 pedal washers.. ugh $130 - not what i was expecting for this price.
@@mikestivers8302 Dude if we told the truth these are the worst engineered boutique pedals in the world.
I have the CooSpo BC200. I am having issues. Stay away from Coospo if possible. My issue is the connection drops between the BC200 and the CooSpo Speed Sensor. When riding, suddenly you get 0 kph on your display even if your speeding away. It will eventually come back and show you your correct speed but you have no control over it. The result is your Scoopo ride report is a shorter ride compared to the Strava reported ride, because Coospo failed to record the 100% distance of the ride. I have been in communication with Coospo via email. But they're input are almost useful. The only way to have my Coospo BC200 working smoothly is if I use GPS as primary speed sensor. And basically just throw away the CooSpo Speed Sensor that I purchased with it. I have a UA-cam channel myself, and I'll explain all this issue on coming UA-cam video I'll be making. I really feel my decision to by the CooSpo BC200 was a waste of money.
Which sensor? The cadence/speed one? Is it BT or ANT?
Thanks for this video i finally got mine out because of this.. thank you very much.. ride safe with your kids
Do you have an idea how to remove the headliners? I have a hard time removing mine and i dont want to damage it
I made a video to show you the process: ua-cam.com/users/shortsWASGZGq7v_k?feature=share
Thanks so much for the video.. that sure helps a lot
@@harveegolfo8610 no problem. Glad to help.
You gotta lean back bro
Yup, I was told I needed to push down and then move back, like in a L. So I'm going to do that and should see better results. :)
Don't just pop it up and then smash it down so fast I wish I had a nice mountain bike I could teach you on keep it up I've got alot of experience that's all I use to do practice makes perfect soon as you get use to it it will come easy