It is soo beautiful how two different cultures can unite and have a great time together despite their differences including the language barrier :) That is what mountainbiking truly is about: fellowship, fun and progress.
Those conversations you were having were the same ones I was having with my Japanese cousins and their friends when I was stationed there in the Navy. Some of the most nicest people I’ve met in the world. When the get into something, like mtb, they go in 100%. Great video series.
It would be really cool if at the end of this Japan series you could do a video about what it was like to ride there. Like the differences between Japan and more popular MTB destinations, the MTB culture and the culture in general. Just a suggestion if you aren't already planning on doing it. I'm going to Japan at the end of the year and am undecided as to whether to take my bike with
Another cool video. Like to see all the. Places. You and Yuka go. Also watch her channel. Narrative about makedness and size gave me a chuckle. Good answer. One of. My favorite channels.
HAHAHA the onsen penis chatter... I felt awkward at first being naked but then it was fine, and no one was speaking to anyone lol. I love the Japanese though, and it's cool how friendly everyone is to you at the bike parks.
Hah, yea was pretty nervous the first time.. but i got pretty good with it.. then I had to go with someone I met! That was scary.. but of course it was fine!
it really is awesome! they sell it in 125, 160 and 185mm! super easy to service. completely in love. the 160mm version is overall shorter than the 150 reverb and the 185 is shorter than the 170 reverb. so if you got short legs..grab one ;)
The first week I was in Japan some 23 years ago, a drunk guy comes up to me on the train and starts pointing at my crotch, saying 'America?` and gesticulating. After my attempts to defuse the situation by just saying 'I don't understand' in Japanese, he decides to feel for himself if what he was heard about penis sizes is true, and grabs himself a handful of my nether regions. Anyone who says 'I would have (insert verb of choice here) him' has to be in such a situation themselves to understand the world goes blank and you spend what seems like ages trying to decide if what is happening is actually happening or not before reacting. 'Chikan' (touching a stranger's collection of bits and pieces) is real people!!!
I feel you man. I live in foreign country, biking alone all the time coz people don't know English ;o ;/ It's fine but after some time you feel like fucking alien...
Regular size😂 love it Eric
lol, diplomatic as f
lol, i don't think there could be a more relevant video, haha
BCpov
BCpov
19 hours ago
lol, diplomatic as f
True story brother! haha
It is soo beautiful how two different cultures can unite and have a great time together despite their differences including the language barrier :) That is what mountainbiking truly is about: fellowship, fun and progress.
Yeah, it's awesome. The Japanese people are truly welcoming! It was like this everywhere we went!
And penises.
Those conversations you were having were the same ones I was having with my Japanese cousins and their friends when I was stationed there in the Navy. Some of the most nicest people I’ve met in the world. When the get into something, like mtb, they go in 100%. Great video series.
This place looks so fun! Love the community vibes
Yeah, obviously a chairlift is more efficient, but the shuttle is really fun!
10:47 Yuka throwing her bike at right side :O
LOL
Lol.. it might be the reason she doesn't have a carbon bike yet... 😉
4:19 ah yes, casual lift conversations.
It would be really cool if at the end of this Japan series you could do a video about what it was like to ride there. Like the differences between Japan and more popular MTB destinations, the MTB culture and the culture in general. Just a suggestion if you aren't already planning on doing it. I'm going to Japan at the end of the year and am undecided as to whether to take my bike with
I will definitely do that along with the logistics of doing this kind of trip. There are some cultural differences for sure.
That park looks rough in all the best ways!
Totally! It was nice to get a bit of technical riding in!
Another cool video. Like to see all the. Places. You and Yuka go. Also watch her channel. Narrative about makedness and size gave me a chuckle. Good answer. One of. My favorite channels.
Hey man great video can’t wait for the next
Thanks Dave! Next vid is a van update on monday and next friday's vid is a fun one :)
Super cool video! I'm going to bikepark tommorow where is nice a-line but I'm scared af to hit that big jumps haha 😅👍
haha, awesome! Which one are you going to?
PKL Bike Park góra (mountain) Żar in Poland :P
added to my wishlist!
This is really a small bike park.
In Poland I recommend kasina bike park, this one is much bigger.
This is my next goal :D
haha loved it! I just found your channel! nice vids man!
Thanks man! Glad you liked it!
Japan looks like a really nice place ....really enjoyed watching your series on Japan . Have you been or are you planning on riding in Europe ?
I've never ridden in europe, but I would love to!
HAHAHA the onsen penis chatter... I felt awkward at first being naked but then it was fine, and no one was speaking to anyone lol. I love the Japanese though, and it's cool how friendly everyone is to you at the bike parks.
Hah, yea was pretty nervous the first time.. but i got pretty good with it.. then I had to go with someone I met! That was scary.. but of course it was fine!
"Sorry, baby!" Rides off... lmao!
Haha! I might have done the same thing!
Amazing, keep it up!
Thanks Fraser!
Try saying that park name 3 times fast! Lol awesome video 👍
Haha, some japanese names are a bit tricky to pronounce!
I love it❗️
Hmm with all your Japan videos, I never realized how into skiing/winter sports the Japanese people were! Great videos!
Lol, the whole country is basically a mountain, so of course!
Nice, what’s the song in the beginning? I’d like to use it in my videos
Hey 2wheel, I can't remember exactly, but I got it from epidemic sound.
So that looked a little rougher than some of the other bike parks. What do you prefer, rough and technical or smooth and flowy?
I love it all! But it was definitely nice to get some more technical riding in as a lot of Japan is quite flowy.
Awesome title... I wonder if Rick Ross rides mtb lol.
lol, i'd like to hear the mtb remix :D
Looks like they could put some real nice berms in there.
Hey had a few, but it was pretty rocky dirt!
What GoPro settings are you using the video quality is amazing
Hey Ben, I'm using jordan boostmasters settings
ua-cam.com/video/BsU26cuCe7I/v-deo.html
Are you still using the hero 4 Black for your footage? It’s insaneee 👌🏻👌🏻
Yes I am!
There's a sushi place near my house called Fukui Sushi. Now I know why.
hehe, so many sushi place names have real meanings lost on us westerners!
What brand was your bike then?
May I ask you sir what kind of dropperpost you use?
Hey kLLE, I'm using a bike yoke and its awesome!
it really is awesome! they sell it in 125, 160 and 185mm! super easy to service. completely in love. the 160mm version is overall shorter than the 150 reverb and the 185 is shorter than the 170 reverb. so if you got short legs..grab one ;)
And its most important feature: it's reliable.
IF a reverb fitts my frame will this one or is the base longer than reverb's`?
kLLE BOLLMANNEN you could check their HP for all the Info you need 😉 spoiler: its shorter
Hi Eric, I'
I'm just building a Calling.
Are you running Saint calipers and lever’s ?
Did you not consider a Calling ?
Yup, I'm running saints :)
I didn't consider a calling because I wanted to move the parts from my slash over to the wreckoning frame
I read all the time about how the saints don't modulate well and not ideal for trail but you seem to manage just fine ! I loved the Trek you had.
They are definitely a bit more grabby than xt's!
Well, there it is. Looks like I'm packing my bike next time I go to Japan. Sorry in advance about my wife cursing your name.
lol, she should come!
How are ya liking the new frame???
I like it, feels a lot like the slash, but a bit more plush. I don't like that the tire touches the seat tube on big hits though :(
BCpov that's unacceptable, won't get that frame for sure. Shame I see a lo of mistakes in the bike industry.
Why they abandoned ski snow
They didn't, they had a massive amounts of snow this year!
The first week I was in Japan some 23 years ago, a drunk guy comes up to me on the train and starts pointing at my crotch, saying 'America?` and gesticulating. After my attempts to defuse the situation by just saying 'I don't understand' in Japanese, he decides to feel for himself if what he was heard about penis sizes is true, and grabs himself a handful of my nether regions.
Anyone who says 'I would have (insert verb of choice here) him' has to be in such a situation themselves to understand the world goes blank and you spend what seems like ages trying to decide if what is happening is actually happening or not before reacting.
'Chikan' (touching a stranger's collection of bits and pieces) is real people!!!
Yeeesh! Yeah, they have special train cars for women...
what camera do you use?
Hey Ethan, I use a hero 4 black.
I feel you man. I live in foreign country, biking alone all the time coz people don't know English ;o ;/ It's fine but after some time you feel like fucking alien...
haha, yup. a bit of that. Actually in the more remote places I got stared at quite a bit.
この動画の編集は、ミカさんがやってるの？
私は編集！ ゆかさんが副題をしています！
Por que no puedo comprar una bike asi
¡no lo sé!
Wait, so is that your wife?
Yup! Thats Yuka, my wife :)