Brian & Co. A small tip I've found is when you wash & dry lycra or moisture wicking materials. I wash my gear on the warm setting, and then throw them in the drier with the temp off. It's a good way to air dry when the sun & wind won't do it au naturel. Using heat in the dryer will destroy moisture wicking material. It heats up like the material is ready to catch fire. Good practical review... You ride in more conditions than most of us, so we probably don't have the range of clothing you have. Whatever keeps you dry & comfortable - it might be cr*ppy out, but get on your bike and ride.
Can't beat Merino tops and socks, keeps you warm when wet, breaths well and don't need to wash after every ride, can ride for few hot days before it needs washing and can go to pub in it after sweaty ride. Merino socks best thing ever especially when wet and cold, no more frozen cold wet feet on wet rides. Mons Royal bike stuff is amazing, expensive but lasts well, I'll never but a polyester riding top again.
Yes! I have seen the Mons Royale stuff but always been intimidated by the price. But damn, I should listen to my own advice and invest in quality goods.
I got the Stage helmet exactly because it's so light and airy and I freakin' love it. It is also downhill rated, which makes me feel confident I'll be safe. Besides, I'm not exactly riding in Rampage. Also, it fits my big head nicely with the interchangeable padding. Also, also, that Fidlock strap is the shiz.
Just started downhill biking. And looking for a helmet would you recommend a full face over anything else ? I can ride a bike well so not a novice but obviously still Important to protect yourself. What helmets would you recommend
Your a top human being first & foremost !!! Your wonderful adventures all over the world ! The way you come across, so humble ! You share your trials & tribulations with us all ! We are a special community who love the outdoors & being up in the mountains ' that's when we all truly come alive ! & i think i can say for nearly all of us ; your a great inspiration to us all ,great video, great foremat ! Keep rocking & rolling brian 👍🏼🤘🏻👌🏻👊🏼🌲🌲🚵🌲🌲😎
Love the "Just go ride" mantra. I haven't gone mountain biking since 1999! Still have my old diamondback. Am getting it fixed up so I can just start to ride. Nothing special, just getting some miles in. I may look the fool, but at least I can get some cycling experience back again before thinking of...gasp!!...a proper road bike. Thanks for the positive message!
For your backpack straps, try to staple the strap to the elastic band. That way you can tight it and loosen it but it will never leave the elastic band again and fly around (I had some good whips because it was loosen!)
The Evoc Explorer Bag - I am NOT a skinny guy and the bag kind of fits. One upside is that when you break your clavicle - the shoulder straps of the bag make a decent brace and you can walk/ride out of the forest. Avoid the trees.
For glasses I personally recommend Oakley flak 2.0 Xl for glasses to ride with having the polarized versions helps tremendously. They come in different prism technologies for trail ridingand I like how they enhance the colors along with having polarisation to reduce glares I think they make a great combination and bonus the lenses are replaceable so if you scratch them you can replace them in the all plastic frame pops apart and disconnects so they are extremely difficult to break.
Recently purchased the Oakley field jackets with the prism trail lens..great in low light and increases contrast to see all those trail undulations. Great for wind protection as well. Best glasses I have tried so far.
I love my troy lee raid pads, knee and elbow. they are substantial enough to protect your forearms and elbows when you case real bad and go otb or slip out of a berm at 30 mph. but they aren’t too cumbersome. in addition to the raid elbow pads, I also have the speed sleeves. they are slimmer and less substantial, but save your forearms and elbows from scrapes and minor crashes.
I usually love your videos, but I gladly pay extra for light helmets, as long as they are well designed and fit me well. Light weight does NOT necessarily mean inferior protection. All else equal, lighter equipment means less fatigue, which makes you safer.
Great tips and Enthusiasm. Top notch presentation and anecdotal info is always the best. You have ‘been there’. I’m 66 and can’t remember not cycling, Ha! For decades same issue with waist straps when backpacking, fishing, cycling, etc. My waist is about 29”...run out of tightening range. I cut the straps and sew the ends. An advantage of being light is that once a year mishap...I still bounce and just dust myself off. As a geologist cycling gets me into some remote areas of our nearby Canadian Rockies. Cycle then hike. However, much of the time when casual riding I prefer a handlebar pack to a back pack. The newer ones can handle a surprising amount of ‘stuff’. Safety gear oher than a Helmut...kneepads..! and did I say knee pads? In winter I add elbow and wrist guards if icy.
Good video Brian, something I do with my knee pads is store them in a mesh helmet bag ,it allows them to air out. When I wash them I put them in the bag and have a fan blowing on them they dry quickly that way.
I fully stand by my Forefront 2, I'm on my second one now after a decent crash broke my first one. Landed head first down a 3 meter ditch while fully loaded, and walked away without a major injury. The MIPS layer had broken free as designed, there was a hairline fracture running the length of the helmet, but it all looked structurally sound. The next day I bought the exact same helmt
I remember watching your first video where you left your full time job. It’s great to see this venture has become a sustainable source of income for you. Love all the product links and detailed reviews.
The TLD Stage is designed for trail/light enduro riding (some pro used it in EWS events this year) it's perfect for this but it's not a real DH full face helmet. Goggles recommandations for no pushing down on the nose : Melon Optics Parker MTB
I also bought 5 pairs of my favourite padded undershort liners, but I ended using road bib shorts under the baggies. I prefer over-the-shoulder straps than elastic bunching on my stomach
Great stuff & vid. I dunno what Pearl is doing, but anything I and my lady have used from them from has performed above and beyond. From chamois and jerseys to winter "lobster" gloves, everything from Pearl Izumi just works and lasts.
Dude when I was a kid, we were super poor so, there wasnt much under the tree at Christmas but there was usually a fresh pair of socks and its hard to beat the feeling of fresh socks
Hot tip with the straps on your backpack mate...... I was in the army and we would roll up the excess, flatten it and wrap it in electrical tape. That way it does not flap around and if you ever need more length you can take the tape off and unravel it. Hope that helps! 😃🇦🇺👍
Big nose advice: 100% and hilx eyewear goggles don't fit as close to your face as other brands like oakley, melon and smith. Pretty much removes the problem for me as it doesn't pinch my nose
Hey brian!! I get what you’re saying about socks, everytime i ride with my “ti-kcuf” socks i always feel like sending the hell out of stuff and throw my bike around! Great video, see you on the trail!
Bike stoke level: high! Another great reason to wear a light colored helmet is to reflect more sunlight and heat during warm weather rides. I ran into you when I was MTBing in Aubrun in 2018 or 2019 - cheers.
Alpinestars makes a combo shin & knee pad - very comfortable and love mine because I can pull longer socks up and tuck under the shin pad to completely cover your lower legs for a bit of abrasion protection. Really reduces the number of cuts and scrapes on your lower legs.
That actually shed some light on gears choice Brian! Thanks man! Lots of nice stuff by the way and A HUGE +1 for the FIVETEN Kestrel Lace. Got a pair of those myself and I absolutely love them!
Thanks for showing us the gear that keeps everything going behind the scenes. At best we see your shirt and gloves but it's good to see the range of stuff you have :) Loving the video's as always and can't wait for the next epic ride :)
Got to say, helmet wise; I had one of those non-MIPS, bare bones helmets for a while. It saved my life. It didn’t survive the crash, but the important thing is that I did, so any helmet adds a huge amount of protection! Also...nothing wrist-mounted for heart rate monitors has held up as accurate or repeatable in clinical trials yet. It’s fun as a, I don’t want to use the word toy, but...for fun, I guess, though!
I’d recommend trying out the Oakley fuel cell sunglasses. Plastic lenses so they won’t shatter. Thin sides so they fit in helmets. Good coverage. Oakley is advertised as an “athletic” sunglasses for those reasons. Mostly the plastic lenses. I can’t stress not wearing glass lenses enough.
Just a suggestion for the backpack straps, I always use a zip tie to hold all the excess together. Just bundle it all up and wrap a zip tie around it. Rarely do you need to adjust them but it's still there if you ever lend it to someone else or get larger than a 31" waist! Haha...keep the videos coming!
13:29 You might have gotten a too big size, but to me it looks fine, they just did this to make sure people with beer belly can wear it, mine also has this, but not a problem for me, it pretty much looks the same when I wear it. if this is too much of a problem, size down, Evoc has several sizes, it's not a one size fits all, like USWE for example. you should have looked into this before buying it, measure your upper body, and then try it if it did not fit, send it back and try smaller size.
Thanks for the info regarding clothing. With regards to shoes, I use Shimano ME7. I managed to get them on sale. They are not cheap, but they are so stiff as they are reinforced, It really helps with performance. I use them on my road bikes as well and they are superb. The sole is excelent. You can walk over rocks with them. I had to push my bike up a narrow trail with huge sharp rocks as well as boulders, they were great and the gradiant of the trail was 23% according to my Garmin Satnav
Shame about the Smith sunglasses, I have a cool pair and am delighted with them. Really comfortable and great coverage around your eyes for protection. I use them for road biking too! Great video man
Hey Brian, this was a great video. Would you ever be motivated to make a video about your training/workout regime. Obviously getting out and riding makes up a large bulk of your fitness training, but I’d be interested to see whether anything else you do could be amalgamated into a standard ‘workout week’ for those who aren’t able to dedicate that time. I’m sure there’d be a fair few who’d be interested. Cheers for the consistently awesome content 👍🏼
I go to CrossFit a few times a week as well, and that has been a really amazing experience with how fun it is and how much strength I've gained. You just show up, the workout is already made and it's always different!
Good stuff Brian. I supposed to buy that fiveten kestrel lace, but I end up buying the north wave enduro mid because it just went out of stock. Thanks for sharing us your gears Brian! Ride safe!
I do use the oneal goggles, cheap, light and a lot of colors, and they don't squeeze my big nose :-D The Camelbak hip bag / funny bag is the only one that doesn't move around on you, for me it works perfectly. I can fit snacks, spare parts, tools, some money, water and maybe a drink or two in it, it lasts me a whole day if I have a chance to refill my water on my tour. It's even possible to strap a bottle of water, a can of food, camping stove or a rain jacket onto it.
for sun glasses i wear pit vipers double wide rainbow polarized they are $100 but totally worth it i wear they every where and just went to sedona arizona on double black diamond trails and stay on great
13:19 expect it to get some wear when it's been about 3 years, I have a review of the the 16L enduro FR backpack on my website, I show how worn it got of course. The most worn things were the the Velcro, it was not working, zippers, the zipper on the phone compartment failed, the thread that held the coil in plaice failed, it probably wore so fast due to me taking phone in and out of it so often to take photos, the material of the backpack, in the compartments I could see thee wear. Now I use Neo 16L, i like the new back protector, it's external, and keeps the back cooler, it's not a gimmick it actually works. the backpack you show here also look like it would be pretty cool, apart from lower back where the big thing is.
Our version of Rei in UK is probably mountain warehouse. I literally have 10 of their fleeces that cost a fiver each. I swear they are the same as my £130 quid Patagonia version!
POC > SMITH I’d literally put my life on the line for it. Smith is all about looking good while POC has had the same color schemes for years, yet keep advancing in protection and are at the top of the charts in protection because of spin! This is an infomercial the further I listen. Smith this, smith that. Even his not so bad negative comments. All publicity is good publicity.
All kids should where all kinds of Safety gear Right Brian I have a small shimono Backpack with 2 L water I have a 31" waist I don't use the bottom strap because of that It's sometimes the equipment that you put on that makes him more confident Something you've changed on the bike after a tune up
Am I the only one to notice Brian gets hella serious when he is modeling any of the items he wears like all smiles then puts on sunglasses to model no smile no emotions at all hahaha. Still a good video anyway, always makes good content. :)
Recently hit my head SUPER hard and ended my season. Hit so hard that I felt the chin bar twist and the goggles hit the trail so hard that I had a black eye from them being forced into my eye socket. Kids, for the love of god, PLEASE wear your helmets. Spare no expense here if you're able. This is likely the reason I walked away without a concussion and just a broken hand.
Those Pearl Izumi shamis are the bomb indeed! They are the best I've found for the saddle. Great work for sharing and teaching Brian. Question: was it expensive to send Tom Selleck to do your videos in Europe? Get in a little vacation while Tom Selleck does the filming. Ha...
That was a great video thanks Brain is nice to have a real life view on stuff. I had the same thing happen with my knee pads, I think. nature is too smart for MTBiker!!!!
I tried to use an ixs trigger helmet with a fidlock. Helmet was fantastic but I had to return it because the fidlock was pinching me in the neck way too often.
I had two big gripes: 1) MTB activities always seemed to be overinflated "This is the most intense activity in the history of Whoop!". Whoop says if you wear it on your bicep instead of the wrist it will be more accurate. 2) I hated to be reminded that my recovery was bad because I had no immediate control over it -- as I live in a world surrounded by numbers I can't control telling me I'm doing a crappy job every day. I'm trying not to take that number so seriously, and I can only really control how much sleep I get and trying not to overtrain. The recovery number helps guide my workouts, but it's not going to make or break me if I feel good when I wake up.
100% mx goggles are my goto goggles! Something to consider I always point out is I purchased a pair of Scott goggles for my son and both him and I broke out with a rash so something to consider when purchasing full goggles
Hey Brian thanks for the the input on the big nose and glasses that work ive been having a hard time finding a good pair ive used the helly hansens work glasses from Marks work wear they feel amazing.
www.marks.com/en/helly-hansen-workwear-carbon-series-safety-glasses-38333.html#38333%5Bcolor%5D=SILVER&38333%5Bsize%5D=ONE Here's a link to the glasses im talking about i love them.
Have you tried the DBX 4.0? It’s way heavier duty helmet than the TLD Stage, but still light and cool enough to wear on a 3-4 hour ride without taking off. I tried a whole bunch on, and am so stoked on having the 4.0.
I would hope that a hunter would fire a bullet at the first moving white target they see. It's hunters ed 101 to identify your target before you take a shot.
Tld helmet actually offer a lot of protection according to Virginia Tech. I really love mine although I don’t have the full face one yet. I will be getting one soon.
i live in SoCal, Ill mostly never need any winter gear. Sucks cuz i enjoy winter season, i like cold weather more than summer. ill get a lot of hate from my fellow SoCal neighbors for that lol
BKXC, you're obviously not a four seasons rider. Apart from the fleece and rain jacket I totally missed autumn or winter gear in this presentation like windstoppers, gilets, softshells or thermo jerseys.
When people ask me what I want for Christmas I will link them to this video!
Most definitely!
Same
That's a ton of nice gear you've got there, but have you ever tried riding in your birthday suit? Now that is freedom.
Haha!
Nice
@@tedstriker7248 😂😂👌
They have laws preventing those kinds of shenanigans in Australia :(
His seat says "No"
I like how honest you are about your gear, its refreshing!
Much more easy for me to talk about than bike geometry!
@@bkxc people can talk about geometry all they want, but it always comes down to feel.
@@foosballer BUT THIS GEOMETRY CHANGY THINGY GIVES ME ANOTHER 5MM WHEELBASE HEIGHT!?!?!
Brian & Co. A small tip I've found is when you wash & dry lycra or moisture wicking materials. I wash my gear on the warm setting, and then throw them in the drier with the temp off. It's a good way to air dry when the sun & wind won't do it au naturel.
Using heat in the dryer will destroy moisture wicking material. It heats up like the material is ready to catch fire.
Good practical review... You ride in more conditions than most of us, so we probably don't have the range of clothing you have. Whatever keeps you dry & comfortable - it might be cr*ppy out, but get on your bike and ride.
I accidentally did that with a helly hansen base layer and ended up with a very small, very crispy, t-shirt 👍🏼
Good tips!!!
As a long distance hiker i feel you on the fleece lasting ten years. Any gear holding up that long becomes a much loved item.
“Just go ride”, enough said. Some of life’s most profound thoughts short and sweet.
im waiting for a lawsuit for that
Glad it hits home for ya!
Can't beat Merino tops and socks, keeps you warm when wet, breaths well and don't need to wash after every ride, can ride for few hot days before it needs washing and can go to pub in it after sweaty ride.
Merino socks best thing ever especially when wet and cold, no more frozen cold wet feet on wet rides.
Mons Royal bike stuff is amazing, expensive but lasts well, I'll never but a polyester riding top again.
Yes! I have seen the Mons Royale stuff but always been intimidated by the price. But damn, I should listen to my own advice and invest in quality goods.
Not cheap but is cheaper merino stuff out there or wait for sale, Fox riding top pretty similar price in NZ
9:45 this is one of the best MTB shots I have seen! You look super in it!
Thanks, lightning struck!
I got the Stage helmet exactly because it's so light and airy and I freakin' love it. It is also downhill rated, which makes me feel confident I'll be safe. Besides, I'm not exactly riding in Rampage. Also, it fits my big head nicely with the interchangeable padding. Also, also, that Fidlock strap is the shiz.
Good points all around!
Just started downhill biking. And looking for a helmet would you recommend a full face over anything else ? I can ride a bike well so not a novice but obviously still Important to protect yourself. What helmets would you recommend
Your a top human being first & foremost !!! Your wonderful adventures all over the world ! The way you come across, so humble !
You share your trials & tribulations with us all ! We are a special community who love the outdoors & being up in the mountains ' that's when we all truly come alive ! & i think i can say for nearly all of us ; your a great inspiration to us all ,great video, great foremat ! Keep rocking & rolling brian 👍🏼🤘🏻👌🏻👊🏼🌲🌲🚵🌲🌲😎
Glad you appreciate it Andrew!
Love the "Just go ride" mantra. I haven't gone mountain biking since 1999! Still have my old diamondback. Am getting it fixed up so I can just start to ride. Nothing special, just getting some miles in. I may look the fool, but at least I can get some cycling experience back again before thinking of...gasp!!...a proper road bike. Thanks for the positive message!
Get out there!!
For your backpack straps, try to staple the strap to the elastic band. That way you can tight it and loosen it but it will never leave the elastic band again and fly around (I had some good whips because it was loosen!)
Oh nice, I like that idea!
The Evoc Explorer Bag - I am NOT a skinny guy and the bag kind of fits.
One upside is that when you break your clavicle - the shoulder straps of the bag make a decent brace and you can walk/ride out of the forest.
Avoid the trees.
Ahh man!
For glasses I personally recommend Oakley flak 2.0 Xl for glasses to ride with having the polarized versions helps tremendously. They come in different prism technologies for trail ridingand I like how they enhance the colors along with having polarisation to reduce glares I think they make a great combination and bonus the lenses are replaceable so if you scratch them you can replace them in the all plastic frame pops apart and disconnects so they are extremely difficult to break.
Nice! I dig the recommendations
Complaining about having a 31" waist? I need to get out and ride more.
Get on it!!
Hey totally agree about helmet color, I go with a hi-vis yellow to be seen on the short road section from my house to the trails!
Or so it's easier for the refs to see when an opposing player takes your helmet off and tries to bludgeon you with it!
@@bkxc NOOO not you too:( weird seeing my name on the news
Recently purchased the Oakley field jackets with the prism trail lens..great in low light and increases contrast to see all those trail undulations. Great for wind protection as well. Best glasses I have tried so far.
I just got those a couple of days ago!
Nice!!
I love my troy lee raid pads, knee and elbow. they are substantial enough to protect your forearms and elbows when you case real bad and go otb or slip out of a berm at 30 mph. but they aren’t too cumbersome. in addition to the raid elbow pads, I also have the speed sleeves. they are slimmer and less substantial, but save your forearms and elbows from scrapes and minor crashes.
I usually love your videos, but I gladly pay extra for light helmets, as long as they are well designed and fit me well. Light weight does NOT necessarily mean inferior protection. All else equal, lighter equipment means less fatigue, which makes you safer.
Great tips and Enthusiasm. Top notch presentation and anecdotal info is always the best. You have ‘been there’.
I’m 66 and can’t remember not cycling, Ha! For decades same issue with waist straps when backpacking, fishing, cycling, etc. My waist is about 29”...run out of tightening range. I cut the straps and sew the ends. An advantage of being light is that once a year mishap...I still bounce and just dust myself off.
As a geologist cycling gets me into some remote areas of our nearby Canadian Rockies. Cycle then hike. However, much of the time when casual riding I prefer a handlebar pack to a back pack. The newer ones can handle a surprising amount of ‘stuff’. Safety gear oher than a Helmut...kneepads..! and did I say knee pads? In winter I add elbow and wrist guards if icy.
Good video Brian, something I do with my knee pads is store them in a mesh helmet bag ,it allows them to air out. When I wash them I put them in the bag and have a fan blowing on them they dry quickly that way.
Oh nice! I really like that idea.
I fully stand by my Forefront 2, I'm on my second one now after a decent crash broke my first one. Landed head first down a 3 meter ditch while fully loaded, and walked away without a major injury. The MIPS layer had broken free as designed, there was a hairline fracture running the length of the helmet, but it all looked structurally sound. The next day I bought the exact same helmt
That's a fantastic endorsement, glad to hear it dude!
Rip
I remember watching your first video where you left your full time job. It’s great to see this venture has become a sustainable source of income for you. Love all the product links and detailed reviews.
The TLD Stage is designed for trail/light enduro riding (some pro used it in EWS events this year) it's perfect for this but it's not a real DH full face helmet. Goggles recommandations for no pushing down on the nose : Melon Optics Parker MTB
Ordering the goggles now!
I also bought 5 pairs of my favourite padded undershort liners, but I ended using road bib shorts under the baggies. I prefer over-the-shoulder straps than elastic bunching on my stomach
Nice!
Yeah Brian a video of the stuff you pack as well would be great. Always useful to see what different riders pack. Look forward to that one 👍
It's coming!
Give the IXS Carve knee pads a try if you get a chance. Super cozy, don't move during wrecks, and easy to wash.
Nice! I love recommendations!
That thumbnail is actually the same picture as his first picture on Tinder
Hahaha
Great stuff & vid. I dunno what Pearl is doing, but anything I and my lady have used from them from has performed above and beyond. From chamois and jerseys to winter "lobster" gloves, everything from Pearl Izumi just works and lasts.
That's a good endorsement!
Dude when I was a kid, we were super poor so, there wasnt much under the tree at Christmas but there was usually a fresh pair of socks and its hard to beat the feeling of fresh socks
I'm always rooting for you.
Thanks so much!
Hot tip with the straps on your backpack mate...... I was in the army and we would roll up the excess, flatten it and wrap it in electrical tape. That way it does not flap around and if you ever need more length you can take the tape off and unravel it.
Hope that helps! 😃🇦🇺👍
Big nose advice: 100% and hilx eyewear goggles don't fit as close to your face as other brands like oakley, melon and smith. Pretty much removes the problem for me as it doesn't pinch my nose
Hey brian!!
I get what you’re saying about socks, everytime i ride with my “ti-kcuf” socks i always feel like sending the hell out of stuff and throw my bike around! Great video, see you on the trail!
Haha, I remember those socks!!
Bike stoke level: high! Another great reason to wear a light colored helmet is to reflect more sunlight and heat during warm weather rides. I ran into you when I was MTBing in Aubrun in 2018 or 2019 - cheers.
Alpinestars makes a combo shin & knee pad - very comfortable and love mine because I can pull longer socks up and tuck under the shin pad to completely cover your lower legs for a bit of abrasion protection. Really reduces the number of cuts and scrapes on your lower legs.
That actually shed some light on gears choice Brian! Thanks man!
Lots of nice stuff by the way and A HUGE +1 for the FIVETEN Kestrel Lace. Got a pair of those myself and I absolutely love them!
I figured it would be a good help to some folks!
very creative thumbnail I must say hahah
happy for you getting that sponsorship!!
Thanks so much!
Thanks for showing us the gear that keeps everything going behind the scenes. At best we see your shirt and gloves but it's good to see the range of stuff you have :)
Loving the video's as always and can't wait for the next epic ride :)
Glad you enjoyed this!
is it just me? or is the quality of this video in the nuggetorium blows the roof off? love it! 👌
Glad you dig it!
I have problems with dangling straps too after the elastic gets stretched out on my bag. I use Velcro cable ties to wrap up the excess cord.
Oh nice, I like that tip!
To put on a fullface, go face first and roll it on. You can also roll it off by lifting the face bar up and roll it back.
I love how your video are useful, entertaining, casual yet professional! Love it!
Got to say, helmet wise; I had one of those non-MIPS, bare bones helmets for a while. It saved my life. It didn’t survive the crash, but the important thing is that I did, so any helmet adds a huge amount of protection! Also...nothing wrist-mounted for heart rate monitors has held up as accurate or repeatable in clinical trials yet. It’s fun as a, I don’t want to use the word toy, but...for fun, I guess, though!
Good points for sure!
I’d recommend trying out the Oakley fuel cell sunglasses. Plastic lenses so they won’t shatter. Thin sides so they fit in helmets. Good coverage. Oakley is advertised as an “athletic” sunglasses for those reasons. Mostly the plastic lenses. I can’t stress not wearing glass lenses enough.
Great recommendation!
you are right, those are the greatest mountain bikes shoes of all time
I dig em!
Just a suggestion for the backpack straps, I always use a zip tie to hold all the excess together. Just bundle it all up and wrap a zip tie around it. Rarely do you need to adjust them but it's still there if you ever lend it to someone else or get larger than a 31" waist! Haha...keep the videos coming!
Haha good tip!
Just got me a Diamondback Outlook on Craigslist. Dont have much gear and hearing your words, Just Go Ride is awsome.
13:29 You might have gotten a too big size, but to me it looks fine, they just did this to make sure people with beer belly can wear it, mine also has this, but not a problem for me, it pretty much looks the same when I wear it.
if this is too much of a problem, size down, Evoc has several sizes, it's not a one size fits all, like USWE for example.
you should have looked into this before buying it, measure your upper body, and then try it if it did not fit, send it back and try smaller size.
Thanks for the info regarding clothing. With regards to shoes, I use Shimano ME7. I managed to get them on sale. They are not cheap, but they are so stiff as they are reinforced, It really helps with performance. I use them on my road bikes as well and they are superb. The sole is excelent. You can walk over rocks with them. I had to push my bike up a narrow trail with huge sharp rocks as well as boulders, they were great and the gradiant of the trail was 23% according to my Garmin Satnav
I have some Oakleys and yes, the pinch, the headache. Thanks.
Try oversized frames if you don't have them already. I have the Smith Ruckus and really don't get much pinching at all (and I have a watermelon head).
Oh interesting, never heard of oversized frames!
@@bkxc The Attack Max may actually be an oversized frame. The Smith Wildcats are pretty rad and they fit more like regular sunglasses.
Pit Viper Doublewide🙃
Shame about the Smith sunglasses, I have a cool pair and am delighted with them. Really comfortable and great coverage around your eyes for protection. I use them for road biking too! Great video man
Nice! Glad they work for you!
Roll up excess strap materials and use some tape. Probably electrical but take your pick. Doubles if tape is needed down the line
I found something on Amazon called "dominators" to hold them in place
Hey Brian, this was a great video. Would you ever be motivated to make a video about your training/workout regime. Obviously getting out and riding makes up a large bulk of your fitness training, but I’d be interested to see whether anything else you do could be amalgamated into a standard ‘workout week’ for those who aren’t able to dedicate that time. I’m sure there’d be a fair few who’d be interested. Cheers for the consistently awesome content 👍🏼
I go to CrossFit a few times a week as well, and that has been a really amazing experience with how fun it is and how much strength I've gained. You just show up, the workout is already made and it's always different!
Good stuff Brian. I supposed to buy that fiveten kestrel lace, but I end up buying the north wave enduro mid because it just went out of stock. Thanks for sharing us your gears Brian! Ride safe!
Hopefully those shoes work well for ya!
Thanks Brian ride safe always! Keep inspiring people.
I've been wanting this type of video for awhile! Cheers!
Glad it helped!
get the Oakley Holbrook metal frame there very very sturdy and light but there a bit pricey but honestly worth it for me
I can't wait until you hit 1 million subscribers, it's coming my friend, momentum is unpredictable.
Thanks so much Hector!
I’ve had problems finding good glasses too, then I saw Georgia Leslie wearing those Smith Wildcats. I don’t own them but They look perfect.
Nice!
The stage is an enduro helmet made for big days and whatnot, it is meant to be ventilated
I do use the oneal goggles, cheap, light and a lot of colors, and they don't squeeze my big nose :-D
The Camelbak hip bag / funny bag is the only one that doesn't move around on you, for me it works perfectly. I can fit snacks, spare parts, tools, some money, water and maybe a drink or two in it, it lasts me a whole day if I have a chance to refill my water on my tour. It's even possible to strap a bottle of water, a can of food, camping stove or a rain jacket onto it.
Sweet, good info!
That's some nice gear, I always wait till the end of the season and it's all on sale 😃
Super smart!
Nice video. I think all of us can relate to the REI sweater. Something that’s been tried and trusted.
Most definitely! It's nice having such a dependable piece of gear.
for sun glasses i wear pit vipers double wide rainbow polarized they are $100 but totally worth it i wear they every where and just went to sedona arizona on double black diamond trails and stay on great
13:19 expect it to get some wear when it's been about 3 years, I have a review of the the 16L enduro FR backpack on my website, I show how worn it got of course.
The most worn things were the the Velcro, it was not working, zippers, the zipper on the phone compartment failed, the thread that held the coil in plaice failed, it probably wore so fast due to me taking phone in and out of it so often to take photos, the material of the backpack, in the compartments I could see thee wear.
Now I use Neo 16L, i like the new back protector, it's external, and keeps the back cooler, it's not a gimmick it actually works.
the backpack you show here also look like it would be pretty cool, apart from lower back where the big thing is.
@11:08 - if it rains it will... *ahem* ...you know... uhhhm... next product, next product.
Haha BEAD OFF
Our version of Rei in UK is probably mountain warehouse. I literally have 10 of their fleeces that cost a fiver each. I swear they are the same as my £130 quid Patagonia version!
POC > SMITH I’d literally put my life on the line for it. Smith is all about looking good while POC has had the same color schemes for years, yet keep advancing in protection and are at the top of the charts in protection because of spin!
This is an infomercial the further I listen. Smith this, smith that. Even his not so bad negative comments. All publicity is good publicity.
All kids should where all kinds of Safety gear Right Brian I have a small shimono Backpack with 2 L water I have a 31" waist I don't use the bottom strap because of that It's sometimes the equipment that you put on that makes him more confident Something you've changed on the bike after a tune up
Definitely!
Am I the only one to notice Brian gets hella serious when he is modeling any of the items he wears like all smiles then puts on sunglasses to model no smile no emotions at all hahaha. Still a good video anyway, always makes good content. :)
Recently hit my head SUPER hard and ended my season. Hit so hard that I felt the chin bar twist and the goggles hit the trail so hard that I had a black eye from them being forced into my eye socket. Kids, for the love of god, PLEASE wear your helmets. Spare no expense here if you're able. This is likely the reason I walked away without a concussion and just a broken hand.
Wow! Which helmet were you wearing?
@@bkxc Bell super 3R modular. Never again with the 2 piece.
Those Pearl Izumi shamis are the bomb indeed! They are the best I've found for the saddle. Great work for sharing and teaching Brian. Question: was it expensive to send Tom Selleck to do your videos in Europe? Get in a little vacation while Tom Selleck does the filming. Ha...
Hahaha, Tom might be coming back soon, he's loving the MTB life!
Sick kit BK. Definitely agree with those 5.10 kestrels being winners! Love them!
Thanks my man!
That was a great video thanks Brain is nice to have a real life view on stuff. I had the same thing happen with my knee pads, I think. nature is too smart for MTBiker!!!!
Thanks Stuart! Long time no see!!
That's why when you find something you really love like that fleece but 2 or 3 of it.
Dude, no wonder you had to go and buy a van to haul all this stuff 😁. My fav is the Marmot longsleeve. The form is awesome as you said.
Hahaha yes!
quality and sincere gear review!
Thanks!
Great information, you've given me some great ideas for Christmas gifts....thanks!
Perfecto!
A gearhead's Christmas came early! Thankyou!
Glad to help!
I have a fidlock strap on my ski helmet but I think I need to get it added to my next bike helmet. Looks like a super nice feature.
I tried to use an ixs trigger helmet with a fidlock. Helmet was fantastic but I had to return it because the fidlock was pinching me in the neck way too often.
Try RedBull Spect Eyewear if u getting new glasses ;) expensive but worth the money. The dual temple system will prevent them from falling down
Nice! I'll check it out
Everyone should were a white helmet that looks more like Speeder bike trooper in the forrest
Hahah yes
Interesting on the whoop sponsorship given your post BC ride review
I had two big gripes: 1) MTB activities always seemed to be overinflated "This is the most intense activity in the history of Whoop!". Whoop says if you wear it on your bicep instead of the wrist it will be more accurate. 2) I hated to be reminded that my recovery was bad because I had no immediate control over it -- as I live in a world surrounded by numbers I can't control telling me I'm doing a crappy job every day. I'm trying not to take that number so seriously, and I can only really control how much sleep I get and trying not to overtrain. The recovery number helps guide my workouts, but it's not going to make or break me if I feel good when I wake up.
Great video! Awesome bkxc merch!
Thanks a ton Dusan!
Hair game is strong. Not too long; not too short. Perfect!
Yeah, sweet spot for now!
100% mx goggles are my goto goggles!
Something to consider I always point out is I purchased a pair of Scott goggles for my son and both him and I broke out with a rash so something to consider when purchasing full goggles
Hey Brian thanks for the the input on the big nose and glasses that work ive been having a hard time finding a good pair ive used the helly hansens work glasses from Marks work wear they feel amazing.
Oh nice, I'll look those up!
www.marks.com/en/helly-hansen-workwear-carbon-series-safety-glasses-38333.html#38333%5Bcolor%5D=SILVER&38333%5Bsize%5D=ONE
Here's a link to the glasses im talking about i love them.
Have you tried the DBX 4.0? It’s way heavier duty helmet than the TLD Stage, but still light and cool enough to wear on a 3-4 hour ride without taking off. I tried a whole bunch on, and am so stoked on having the 4.0.
I have not tried that one!
Evoc back packs are awesome!!! Still have my Enduro blackline
White is not a great helmet color choice during hunting season fyi.
I would hope that a hunter would fire a bullet at the first moving white target they see. It's hunters ed 101 to identify your target before you take a shot.
Spray it orange!
Tld helmet actually offer a lot of protection according to Virginia Tech. I really love mine although I don’t have the full face one yet. I will be getting one soon.
Good viddy dude. Honestly I'm interested in your cable free deraileur. Pretty sweet, new to me.
Thanks for the gear check! I’ll have to check out those Pear Izumi liner shorts, good affordable chamois are hard to come by!
Yep, I dig em!!
i live in SoCal, Ill mostly never need any winter gear. Sucks cuz i enjoy winter season, i like cold weather more than summer. ill get a lot of hate from my fellow SoCal neighbors for that lol
BKXC, you're obviously not a four seasons rider. Apart from the fleece and rain jacket I totally missed autumn or winter gear in this presentation like windstoppers, gilets, softshells or thermo jerseys.
Good stuff Brian!
Thanks Rico!
Great Stuff!!! It was pretty insightful to see what your gear is. Keep ripping and remember to Live-Life-Loud🤘🏽🤙🏽
Thanks man!! Long time no see!!
@BKXC try out the dango designs GoPro mount for your full face helmet all my racers use it holds well and is very good quality
I use the smith rover you should try that its very comfortable
I like your energy, bro! Nice video! 🙂