It is awesome to see my local actually being ridden quickly! Personally, ricochet is about my level, although I have managed to survive black run and root canal before. Surface to air basically just shits me up lol. Need to go there more and get some more practice in to be as fast as you guys. Keep up the great content :)
To be fair that black run is rather difficult and awkward! They're all awesome tracks, can't wait to go back and actually learn them a bit. Thank you boss, glad you're enjoying the vids :)
Man that place is amazing. I am under the impression you guys are always in the mud every single time you ride, then you are out there riding at such amazing perfect condition places all the time.
Yeah it's pretty cool isn't it! Yessir we've been very lucky with the weather the last couple weeks...and if it's been raining, i just haven't gone outside haha!
Great vid Will. But Aston aint the place it once was. It used to be the hub of the Southern Downhill scene. Peaty, Warner, Beaumont, you could often see those guys up there ripping the black run. After the Warby's left it all went a bit, DOWNHILL. Lol. Glad someone's making use of it though.
Thanks boss! Yeah? I think that was a bit before my time ha...it did seem a bit lifeless (understandable for a weekday) and the £7 entry fee hurt my pocket, but other than that an enjoyable trip!
yo can you pleaseeee do a meet up? this is my local track and would love to be able to ride with you and possibly sam-o at aston or swinley or something like that. :) loving the vids man, keep it up.
Yo yo Jake, thinking about organising a huge group ride at Swinley soon actually, i'll post any plans on Insta/here so keep ya eyes peeled :) Thank you, glad you're enjoying them :)
Sick vid as always, where would you say is a better place to ride Aston hill or chicksands bike park as I am going to be going by both of them in my summer holidays on my way back from Germany and would like to stop for a ride
Thank you Alex! I've never actually been to Chicksands before, but it looks pretty fun! Completely different to Aston Hill becuase it's sand, whereas Aston is chalk and Roots...If it's wet go to Chicksands, if it's dry go to Aston ;)
Hey Will, ever consider sizing up a frame size? Looks like your current size frame is a bit cramped in the reach department, as you seem to be having to bend your knees quite a bit to center your weight. I'm about 5'9" and I've been on size large (~450mm reach) bikes the last few years and never looked back, might be something worth thinking about for your next bike!
Yo Evan! I've actually been experimenting with frame size the past couple years, going from tiny bikes (my 2015 Cube Fritzz had a reach of 426mm), to the other end of the spectrum (XL Banshee Rune), and so far i've decided that this Medium frame Mettle is ideal for me, not too long and not too short. I found the Fritzz sizing was insane for manuals/airtime, but not so great on rough technical tracks, whereas the XL Rune was so easy to ride fast on rough stuff, but i couldn't manual or jump it at all haha! So i've found this in-between size (reach of 460mm) to be my favourite sizing, as it can do both! But you are right, at times it does feel like i could add a few mm's on the length, but i don't want to sacrifice it's jumping or flickability. I also like to run a very low saddle, and most new L or XL bikes have elongated seat tubes, which means my saddle sits a little too high for a 6ft man :(
Will you be going back to forest of dean anytime? Just wondering because I'm heading out there this summer and there's not many videos on it. Nice vid will 👌
I went biking today, ended up with finger cramp and a blister on my hand. In hindsight perhaps I shouldn't have hit the rock gardens so hard on a 0 suspension bike. Either way, had a load of fun before succumbing to the pain and calling it a day :p
I'm not sure if it's my eyes, my computer, the video, or what, but either this video is super choppy or I'm just not used to watching in 30fps anymore. I'm leaning towards the latter.
It's the GoPro stabilisation, it's a bit glitchy :( However i still prefer it over the unstabilised headcam footage, which is unwatchable in my opinion! I am also filming in 24fps though...
So stoked on riding bikes lately! Love your videos, they keep me stoked
Glad to hear it dude! Thank you :)
It is awesome to see my local actually being ridden quickly! Personally, ricochet is about my level, although I have managed to survive black run and root canal before. Surface to air basically just shits me up lol. Need to go there more and get some more practice in to be as fast as you guys. Keep up the great content :)
To be fair that black run is rather difficult and awkward! They're all awesome tracks, can't wait to go back and actually learn them a bit. Thank you boss, glad you're enjoying the vids :)
I like watching helmet cams because I can send it without and risk of falling off or getting tired
Awesome vid mate. I'm visiting family in London at some point this year so I will defo head here 👍
Thanks man, jus make sure you don't go when its raining haha, like an ice rink!
I love aston hill even though I'm not that great and I've only ridden the black run til the rock garden haha. Awesome vid as always!
Yeah it's a pretty fun place isn't it! Thanks David :)
Dude you have to do a video on how you set up your gopro, because man I’m just blown away by the quality of your videos every time you upload one
Thanks bro, yeah i'll try and make one soon!
Man that place is amazing. I am under the impression you guys are always in the mud every single time you ride, then you are out there riding at such amazing perfect condition places all the time.
Yeah it's pretty cool isn't it! Yessir we've been very lucky with the weather the last couple weeks...and if it's been raining, i just haven't gone outside haha!
Great vid Will. But Aston aint the place it once was. It used to be the hub of the Southern Downhill scene. Peaty, Warner, Beaumont, you could often see those guys up there ripping the black run. After the Warby's left it all went a bit, DOWNHILL. Lol. Glad someone's making use of it though.
Thanks boss! Yeah? I think that was a bit before my time ha...it did seem a bit lifeless (understandable for a weekday) and the £7 entry fee hurt my pocket, but other than that an enjoyable trip!
you boys rip, love watching Linas and Thomas in your vids Will they are amazing riders ❤️
Thanks dawg, yeah those boys are fast as frick!
Nice vid mate! But I swear your life flashed before my eyes on that blind black run !
Thanks Chris! Yeah there were a few moments i was a little worried for my life :o
Like your lens mm
And angles of your gear, true to feel.
Omg 15min video, Yeah dawwggg!!!! Super cool to see my new bike matches Linas’ bike :)))
Haha hope ya enjoyed it! Ooooft nice the tasty Bird Aeris!
YEEES a new 15 min vid from willl :D Thanks for sharing your sick riding :D
Hope ya enjoyed it! Thanks for watching :)
Awesome Riding Will, keep up creating such good content!
Thank you bro! I'll try my best :)
So sick to see ya riding Aston! Great video man 👌
Thanks Oliver, glad ya enjoyed it :)
yo can you pleaseeee do a meet up? this is my local track and would love to be able to ride with you and possibly sam-o at aston or swinley or something like that. :) loving the vids man, keep it up.
Yo yo Jake, thinking about organising a huge group ride at Swinley soon actually, i'll post any plans on Insta/here so keep ya eyes peeled :) Thank you, glad you're enjoying them :)
Sounds rad man, I'll make sure I'm there. Can't wait!
Did this happen/will it happen?
those are literally the two places i go riding regularly
I need to head to Aston. Love the riding and running commentary I’d be dying of out of breathness haha
Yes you do! Thanks boi, yeah i was dying inside :')
Love the longer vids Will, nice one
Thanks Tyler, glad ya liked it!
Sick vid as always, where would you say is a better place to ride Aston hill or chicksands bike park as I am going to be going by both of them in my summer holidays on my way back from Germany and would like to stop for a ride
Thank you Alex! I've never actually been to Chicksands before, but it looks pretty fun! Completely different to Aston Hill becuase it's sand, whereas Aston is chalk and Roots...If it's wet go to Chicksands, if it's dry go to Aston ;)
Will Greenfield thanks
Is the camera really on though?
These flowy trails are amazing, boi!
I’m going to Aston Hill tomorrow for the 1st time 👍.great video
I love when you say woah
woah
Sounds like your wearing a mic. That wind screen works that well?
Yessir it's definitely worth the £5 in my opinion!
Hey Will, ever consider sizing up a frame size? Looks like your current size frame is a bit cramped in the reach department, as you seem to be having to bend your knees quite a bit to center your weight. I'm about 5'9" and I've been on size large (~450mm reach) bikes the last few years and never looked back, might be something worth thinking about for your next bike!
Yo Evan! I've actually been experimenting with frame size the past couple years, going from tiny bikes (my 2015 Cube Fritzz had a reach of 426mm), to the other end of the spectrum (XL Banshee Rune), and so far i've decided that this Medium frame Mettle is ideal for me, not too long and not too short. I found the Fritzz sizing was insane for manuals/airtime, but not so great on rough technical tracks, whereas the XL Rune was so easy to ride fast on rough stuff, but i couldn't manual or jump it at all haha! So i've found this in-between size (reach of 460mm) to be my favourite sizing, as it can do both! But you are right, at times it does feel like i could add a few mm's on the length, but i don't want to sacrifice it's jumping or flickability. I also like to run a very low saddle, and most new L or XL bikes have elongated seat tubes, which means my saddle sits a little too high for a 6ft man :(
Love these types of videos
Glad ya enjoyed it :)
Loved the angle and style of the vid 😎 keep shredding dude 🤘 gotta ask ,,,, what tyre pressures were you running over those roots ? 🤔
WOO WOO, BOyyyy, awesome video!
Thanks BOOOOOOY!
So what kind of speed do you guys reach? Love the video! Like always just great and entertaining!
Not entirely sure, will put strava on next time and see! Thank you bro :)
Yoooooooo I went there last week I love it maybe I'll see you there one day 👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it there! Yeah i'll definitely be back soon :)
i love the 10mins vids boi!
yeeehaaa glad ya enjoyed it!
My man! What mic set up are you using? That's crisp as you like!
Pukka video as well, bub!
Will what settings do you have your GoPro on for helmet cam footage? Great video
Check out the description its all there
Oskar Niessen cheers🤙
Did you sell the trailstar frame?
Where do you put your phone and keys and stuff while riding? I want to ride without a pack but I have no place for that stuff. Sick vid will
I put them in my zip pockets...however i did crash the other day and shatter/bend my phone...so maybe no the best idea :/ Thank you :)
Great vid, love the follow cams and that place looks sick! Try ride it clipless for a vid 😂😁
Thank you! Haha good video idea, it was pretty funny the last time i tried clips...fell over every run!
Will Greenfield Yeah they're difficult to get used to, I've fallen over so much 😂
hey sick camera settings and set up !!!
Thank you bro!
Bedlam, Aston is chaos, love it
It is indeed, slippery even in the dry haha!!
OOohh I would love to ride on this track, it looks exactly like what I love!
If tubelesss can u do a setup video man, love ur vids
Yep i run tubeless, will try and make a vid next time i fit some fresh tyres! Thank you :)
P.S. That's no Tomas' brother riding with you is it?
Yeah Tomas' brother Linas!
You guys were bombing away! Must be some decent size hill where you rode.
Nice trip!
What full face helmet do ya wear?
A Fox Proframe :)
What’s a good mountain bike under 400 pounds
Will you be going back to forest of dean anytime? Just wondering because I'm heading out there this summer and there's not many videos on it. Nice vid will 👌
Ed Myers would love to see him do a vid on it
Yo Yo, definitely will be heading back there in the next few months, wicked place!
Will Greenfield sick! Would love to meet you and get a picture with you!
My mates racing this weekend there. Sadly i cant ride, just gave my wheels to a bike shop for truing.
Best of luck to him! Ah that's a shame, the track is well fun!
Do you ride clips or clipless?
Riding flat pedals at the moment :)
I went biking today, ended up with finger cramp and a blister on my hand. In hindsight perhaps I shouldn't have hit the rock gardens so hard on a 0 suspension bike. Either way, had a load of fun before succumbing to the pain and calling it a day :p
Haha glad you had a good ride, sounds pretty raucous!
Dude you should come out to gawton gravity hub some time it's insane 🤘
Yeah? Will put it on my bucket list!
Good one 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Thank you!
Nice bikepark 🤙🤙
Yeah it's good fun there!
Do u run tubes or tubeless
Mtb George if you run tubes you are almost citainly gonna get a pinch puncture
What’s with the like ratio disable?
That's just how i prefer it
I'm not sure if it's my eyes, my computer, the video, or what, but either this video is super choppy or I'm just not used to watching in 30fps anymore. I'm leaning towards the latter.
It's the GoPro stabilisation, it's a bit glitchy :( However i still prefer it over the unstabilised headcam footage, which is unwatchable in my opinion! I am also filming in 24fps though...
super cool,
like if your going to the race on sunday
Thanks Alex!
Yee Boy 🤘🤙🤙
Thanks boy!
15 minutes, I like that
Haha glad you approve! :)
This place look pretty cool
Yeah it's good fun there!
*L E O G A N G I N T E N S I F I E S*
15 minutes!! Fuck yes
Yayeet, hope ya enjoyed it :)
Buen vídeo
Thank you!
Good trails in UK
Yeah we have some fun tracks here :)
Why aren't you going a downhill bike?
Sadly identiti don't make a downhill bike currently!
Just cruise? You sped up!
We'll blame it on my brakes needing a bleed ;)
Y E S D O I N G W H A T ?
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are you what i think you are?
No, you're looking for that guy standing next to the black estate...
6:16 thats what she said
yeeeeeeeeeet
Why don’t you race you fast as fuk🔥😘
Haha thanks Niall, sadly i always crumble under the pressure of racing :')
Bye bye linas
B Y E F E L I C I A He on X-games mode!
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Yeeeeeeet!
Will Greenfield Baba baba ba baba ba baba... Yeeeee
Is there anything at this place for someone looking to get into mountain biking or is it all advanced riding?