I'm in Utah, so dehydration and potentially cold nights can be a factor - most rides start at 7000' and go up. Plus, you can get a 20 degree drop in temp from a thunderstorm in 6 minutes. Other than the obvious things, I have a whistle (first function to go if dehydrated/injured is the vocal cords) a garden plastic bag that rolls up tight but can almost be used as a sleeping bag and something for starting a fire.
Riding a fatbike during norwegian winter really puts bike and gear to the test. Light warm layers is a must. Wool, fleece, down, and shells are in use all year round for me. Winter is challenging for feet, hands, and face/head in particular which is why i always go with wool and/or shell in these areas. You're a fan of Gore Steve, I'm a many decades fan of Patagonia... they both do the trick ;) Lovely spot you guys were riding again!
This video has inspired me to double back on my life as a roadie about thirty years and bring my fitness to the future of adventure riding around the civilized world. Alas at 70, all I can do at this point is admire what the free world enables an adventurous soul to do IF they have unlimited funds and a warrior spirit and attitude. My new goal in life is to buy an eMTN bike someday and pass through the pearly gates jumping a ridge line without a parachute (20 years from now).
I always bring an extra base layer and jersey because even if air temp is cold I generate so much sweat while riding that they get soaked and then cold. Nothing better than being able to swap to a dry ones halfway through. Also a pair of waterproof socks- wet feet can get cold quickly and actually be a risk for frostbite. Having winter riding gloves also key.
I get just as soaked in sweat wearing the GORE jacket, but I like it. I can still pack it away. Any real climbing and it needs to be packed away. I wear electric heated socks a lot, they run for over 8 hours and can be turned off, or turned up as needed.....I like em alot.
I'm lucky to have two ebikes. One with Brose and one with the Bosch CX. For very technical terrain and climbing, I find the Brose is more powerful. Both excellent, but good at different things.
I had watched one of your older videos, I had never ridden an E bike of any sort. I ordered a 2022 Canyon Spectral ON CF8 and its been brilliant! I ride roadbikes a lot, I ride Amish Mt bikes, even my gravel bike at times. But the E is coming into it's own after some trips to ride it in bitchin places. Ive done 55 mile on it with with 4K of climb and had 3 bars left..... I do like Gore's stuff. And I need a jacket, so this one your wearing looks to be the bomb. Being packable is key of course.
Steve pls give the Frey EX Pro a crack when tackling your next epic ebike mountain adventure. Would be interesting to see how the Bafang Ultra performs in this environment with an elite ebiker onboard.
Actually we are new to these types of adventure because we are used to ride enduro on " analog" bikes. Now we are looking for these types of locations and adventures and trying to decide what we should buy to do so… and some additional technical climbing training may be needed.
My Spectral ON Never tires to do big wheelies around switchback corners, Steve's wheelies are a matter of massive hours on bikes, and really strong legs.....and amazing balance.
Maybe as people look to you as expert's you should be advising on safety as the most important thing. No mention of maps,compass,gps storm shelter etc. They are tools after all. Maybe another video for you Steve.👍
Cold climbs, steep tracks and all that elevation, no second battery in your pack? Yep, it's in the poor cameraman's back pack, those guys could tell you a tale or two!
These carefully video'd E rides, are very different than you or me's E-Mt bike rides. Steve loves boost mode! I almost never run boost mode, nor do many guys I ride with. No one carries a battery, yet.
To be fair - a lot of what EMBN, GCN, GMBN do are basically infomercials and the regular sponsors/ partners whose bikes they ride regularly are going to be featured more often. However there are always features and adventures on other bikes that are tested or provided like the recent ones on the Giant bikes and the Vitus ones.
Sort of a weird generic presentation. Going deep into the woods what else would you chose other than a high power, long range bike and clothing to weather the storm?
Full power instead of puny SX! who knew? anybody with common sense that's who. Still no Saachs RS in your listing of motors. eventually you will get to 112NM in your appreciation of full power.
True, these GORE jackets can run 250.00 for a 10 oz jacket. They dont really breathe much no matter what an ad says. But as a packable jacket mine works well. I can be swimming in sweat wearing the thing on a climb. (I got mine as new,but used, off ebay for 100.00) still pricey but it works.
@@bradsanders6954Yeah, gore-tex works but only in specific conditions - high temperature and humidity inside, the opposite on the outside but then why would you wear a rain jacket if it isn't raining? I use these membranes practically only in winter in the mountains when it's windy/snowing as the last layer when I need to cut myself off from the weather, they are also pretty good kit for skitouring when descending but I can't imagine having a gore-tex jacket on while performing some high intensity activities.
@@szyszkojad666 A GORE brand gore-tex shell, can weigh 9 oz. And pack really small. The reason to wear it around here is that its winter, it can rain and you get caught out....a shell is always carried on rides or worn ....so why not a water proof shell?...a long climb and a fast downhill, better have a shell or you will freeze. I have no idea how Steve wears his jacket/shell so much, I would be taking it off and putting it back on depending on climbing or descending.
europe is so much more better for mtb/emtb compare to usa . Places like show would be completely disallowed for bikes, ebikes and many even to hikers. No freedom at all
Big mountain rides where? Your from the Wales and ebiking in Italy, if you werent doin electric mountain bike network you wouldnt be in Italy. Youre suggesting people need high powered emtb’s for maybe big mountain rides in the uk maybe once a year. Try and keep it real!
I ride a 2017 levo hardtail fattie 3 inch on front 2,8 butcher on back ,,ride in norther Alberta canada mostly rolling coal trail ,enter the dragon .take with me a first aid kit fly spray ,,need small pump n patch kit .bear spray .need new battery like to know best way get one or can you get the reconditioned.
What is your go-to kit for taking into the mountains when you're off on a big adventure?
I'm in Utah, so dehydration and potentially cold nights can be a factor - most rides start at 7000' and go up. Plus, you can get a 20 degree drop in temp from a thunderstorm in 6 minutes. Other than the obvious things, I have a whistle (first function to go if dehydrated/injured is the vocal cords) a garden plastic bag that rolls up tight but can almost be used as a sleeping bag and something for starting a fire.
Beer tokens.
Riding a fatbike during norwegian winter really puts bike and gear to the test. Light warm layers is a must. Wool, fleece, down, and shells are in use all year round for me. Winter is challenging for feet, hands, and face/head in particular which is why i always go with wool and/or shell in these areas. You're a fan of Gore Steve, I'm a many decades fan of Patagonia... they both do the trick ;) Lovely spot you guys were riding again!
This video has inspired me to double back on my life as a roadie about thirty years and bring my fitness to the future of adventure riding around the civilized world.
Alas at 70, all I can do at this point is admire what the free world enables an adventurous soul to do IF they have unlimited funds and a warrior spirit and attitude.
My new goal in life is to buy an eMTN bike someday and pass through the pearly gates jumping a ridge line without a parachute (20 years from now).
Im 66 and riding the heck out of my roadbikes and E Mt bike, it can be done!
civilized world🤣
I always bring an extra base layer and jersey because even if air temp is cold I generate so much sweat while riding that they get soaked and then cold. Nothing better than being able to swap to a dry ones halfway through.
Also a pair of waterproof socks- wet feet can get cold quickly and actually be a risk for frostbite. Having winter riding gloves also key.
I get just as soaked in sweat wearing the GORE jacket, but I like it. I can still pack it away. Any real climbing and it needs to be packed away. I wear electric heated socks a lot, they run for over 8 hours and can be turned off, or turned up as needed.....I like em alot.
Steve is so great, embn is so great, these videos are so great, well presented and edited, great.
*Let the likes roll in, baby!
I'm lucky to have two ebikes. One with Brose and one with the Bosch CX. For very technical terrain and climbing, I find the Brose is more powerful. Both excellent, but good at different things.
Bet you drive a BMW?
@tremeloted I bet you liked your own comment.........
Fantastico Alpi in Italia 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
Thanks Steve this answers most of my questions noone else would answer. Based in Pyrenee mountains so this is a great vid for me. thank you
I had watched one of your older videos, I had never ridden an E bike of any sort.
I ordered a 2022 Canyon Spectral ON CF8 and its been brilliant!
I ride roadbikes a lot, I ride Amish Mt bikes, even my gravel bike at times. But the E is coming into it's own after some trips to ride it in bitchin places. Ive done 55 mile on it with with 4K of climb and had 3 bars left.....
I do like Gore's stuff. And I need a jacket, so this one your wearing looks to be the bomb.
Being packable is key of course.
nice to know that you were near my house. I live in the Varaita valley, come by here next time!
Steve pls give the Frey EX Pro a crack when tackling your next epic ebike mountain adventure. Would be interesting to see how the Bafang Ultra performs in this environment with an elite ebiker onboard.
Steve likes his wheelies 😊
Actually we are new to these types of adventure because we are used to ride enduro on " analog" bikes. Now we are looking for these types of locations and adventures and trying to decide what we should buy to do so… and some additional technical climbing training may be needed.
Stunning trails!
Wales, looking particularly spectacular, there.
Video wouldn’t be complete without some Steve slow-mo wheelie shots 😂😊 Great content!
My Spectral ON Never tires to do big wheelies around switchback corners, Steve's wheelies are a matter of massive hours on bikes, and really strong legs.....and amazing balance.
AND THE SACHS RS, now the BMZ RS...112 Nm, 800 W peak....
For alpine adventures: bear spray , first aid kit , ibuprofen , extra clothes , matches , water filter, and a Garmin mini In -Reach.
Bear spray?
I call it big mountain E-sploring
Maybe as people look to you as expert's you should be advising on safety as the most important thing. No mention of maps,compass,gps storm shelter etc. They are tools after all. Maybe another video for you Steve.👍
900wh for the win!
Cold climbs, steep tracks and all that elevation, no second battery in your pack?
Yep, it's in the poor cameraman's back pack, those guys could tell you a tale or two!
These carefully video'd E rides, are very different than you or me's E-Mt bike rides. Steve loves boost mode!
I almost never run boost mode, nor do many guys I ride with. No one carries a battery, yet.
So did you use multiple batteries for the trip?
So what was the answers to you questions , which bike , Which motor , which kit I felt you didn’t commit to snything
I never liked different wheel sizes. Not on a car, not on a Cycle. I have made use of being able to swap tyres many times.
No lights.
WTH? Why aren't they putting lights on adventure bikes??
ENBN or Canyon ENBN? who'd know, no obvious disclaimers??
To be fair, they always do specials on all different brands who lend the bikes, and they're sponsored by Nukeproof.
@lozetchells9164 I thought that they had previously stated their new sponsor was Whyte?
@@TAZMON20true. I think GMBN are sponsored by NP and EMBN by Whyte but they're the same company obvs and share presenters
So many of these are Canyon infomercials
To be fair - a lot of what EMBN, GCN, GMBN do are basically infomercials and the regular sponsors/ partners whose bikes they ride regularly are going to be featured more often. However there are always features and adventures on other bikes that are tested or provided like the recent ones on the Giant bikes and the Vitus ones.
Sort of a weird generic presentation. Going deep into the woods what else would you chose other than a high power, long range bike and clothing to weather the storm?
Steve, I'm coming for your job, you lucky beautiful bastard you
Get in line my friend 😂
You’d need to be pretty good to dethrone Steve, “The King of the Slo-mo Power Turn Wheelie”. 😂
A Space Blanket.
Full power instead of puny SX! who knew? anybody with common sense that's who. Still no Saachs RS in your listing of motors. eventually you will get to 112NM in your appreciation of full power.
Breathable gore-tex? I don't think so mate.
True, these GORE jackets can run 250.00 for a 10 oz jacket. They dont really breathe much no matter what an ad says.
But as a packable jacket mine works well. I can be swimming in sweat wearing the thing on a climb.
(I got mine as new,but used, off ebay for 100.00) still pricey but it works.
@@bradsanders6954Yeah, gore-tex works but only in specific conditions - high temperature and humidity inside, the opposite on the outside but then why would you wear a rain jacket if it isn't raining? I use these membranes practically only in winter in the mountains when it's windy/snowing as the last layer when I need to cut myself off from the weather, they are also pretty good kit for skitouring when descending but I can't imagine having a gore-tex jacket on while performing some high intensity activities.
@@szyszkojad666 A GORE brand gore-tex shell, can weigh 9 oz. And pack really small. The reason to wear it around here is that its winter, it can rain and you get caught out....a shell is always carried on rides or worn ....so why not a water proof shell?...a long climb and a fast downhill, better have a shell or you will freeze.
I have no idea how Steve wears his jacket/shell so much, I would be taking it off and putting it back on depending on climbing or descending.
You need whatever your sponsors provide you with 😂😂
europe is so much more better for mtb/emtb compare to usa . Places like show would be completely disallowed for bikes, ebikes and many even to hikers. No freedom at all
Big mountain rides where? Your from the Wales and ebiking in Italy, if you werent doin electric mountain bike network you wouldnt be in Italy. Youre suggesting people need high powered emtb’s for maybe big mountain rides in the uk maybe once a year. Try and keep it real!
Another boring Canyon bikes marketing video,how much Canyon pay these people?
Getting tired of Steve's wheelies, way overdone in this vid.
I ride a 2017 levo hardtail fattie 3 inch on front 2,8 butcher on back ,,ride in norther Alberta canada mostly rolling coal trail ,enter the dragon .take with me a first aid kit fly spray ,,need small pump n patch kit .bear spray .need new battery like to know best way get one or can you get the reconditioned.
I have 2 deads. Love to know if they can be reconditioned.
Specialized gave me warranty replacement recently on 1, cost me under $600.