Blake and Neil have elevated this channel to something it never was before. Martyn, Doddy, and Henry make it the perfect combination. Much respect to all of you guys. The videos inspire more than ever, they show us detail we've never seen, and in the event of failure, we can plainly see the risk. No other channel like GMBN! Keep up the good work!
Hahaha, there really isn't. For me it's just, "negating problems". Also cost. Owned 2 full suspension, one the rear shock broke after awhile, the other the frame broke in half. So I basically said, "keep it simple stupid". They are nice when they're working, but trusting things to work is like multiplying by zero.
@ Hobart, Love geese brakes & the whistle nuts on the whistle. 2 favorite sounds. No whistle nuts out there today. Should be out there directing traffic 😚😀
Blake got balls of steel and is a constant reminder that skill is much more important than your equipment. Can't wait to see more badass hardtail riding from this madman.
You're like a hero to me, I started mtb dh now, at 45 years old trying to get better from depression and obesity, because it's not like people don't want a full suspension, some like me can't afford to buy a full, I barely i managed to buy all the protections, so much so that the second time on december 5th i fell and broke 2 ribs, but i will try to go with my gt agressor sport as far as i can, thank you for these animate videos continue
I was decided to buy a full suspension next year, but when I see this kind of videos, improvements for my hardtail come to mind instead. I love this channel! I've learned so much from these guys. Greetings from Guatemala.
Love how you just bump into a fan and make it a good time. Same at the finish. Great video of the event and the preparation for it. Next year Blake vs. Neil and Doddy. And Martyn on the tandem.
I'm new to mountain biking, bought my first bike in 35 years and because of you I'm gravitating towards hardtails. My 50 year old body won't thank me, but it would bring back my BMX days when I was a teenager. Thanks for the awesome video! Cheers!
Watching this a second time just now. It must be one of my favorite GMBN videos ever. Just love watching Blake. He is funny like big child, such a nice guy and a real machine when push comes to shove. No offense to any other presenter - love you too. 😁👍
Seriously I never thought you could do it on a hard tail. That trail and distance with all kinds of riding on the books, I wont even make 25% of it. Respect!
I bet you that there are people watching this thinking “I’m just gonna send it and go full speed down this” Well it’s not that easy. It’s so slippery and I can guarantee you that you will be sliding down the hill on your ass at the same speed as all the other riders. Blake showed so much courage and determination to do this on a hardtail, let alone do it!
Blake rides a Hardtail for the Mega Avalanche. He also raced a Hardtail at the Sea Otter Classic Downhill Race. I have always enjoyed just showing up to various Motorcycle Races to see where I stand. Blake you have motivated me to Race again!!!! Racing is where it is at, so much fun. Life is better when we race, from the prep, to the training, and the beers afterwards. All Fun!!! The only thing that is NOT fun about Racing is the Race itself, so grueling, stressful, and tiring. LOL hahahaahhah.
Second time I watched this video, Blake those legs musta felt like torches and rubber bands. You got some blazing spirit and heart dude. Good on you mate.
Just beautiful! Been few weeks since i bought my first hardtail and whole new world has opened for me to see.and experience. Im 37 and i have my limits but this channel has been really helpful. Blake you are awesome!
I always thought I should switch to full suspension, getting back to these videos to prove myself I don't to. Great stuff, makes you like the hard tail even more and just get out there
@@DavidGamero I had a Stanton switchback all steel frame, beautiful to ride fully ridged single speed. I hit a van with it and wrote it off and knocked a couple of teeth out in the process..
It’s so impressive Blake!! You’re such a master at your craft, it gave me goose bump watching you nail that epic race on a Hard tail! Massive respect to you man, you’re so inspiring!!! 👍🏽🤘🏽👊🏽🙌🏽👏🏽👏🏽🏆
Geat video, watched the run vid too. But doesn’t the comp 2019 come with 140mm travel, Blake said that the 170mm travel lyrik has 10mm more than the standard on the comp comes with.
I just saw the “how hard can you push a hardtail” video, and Blake said: “Maybe we should do it on the mega avalanche, leave it in the comments” and then he actually did it!!
Blake You are a brave man, on a hardtail on that!. You had me in stitches when you said ' hardtail, whose idea was this?' you should see your facial expression and the opening of the video looks like you really had a rough time but as they say what doesn't kill you... hahaha. Great video.
Blake, major kudos to you dude! Unbelievalbly hard! Love that you are game and want to challenge yourself on a hardtail. You have every right to cry after that effort. You make this channel soooo much fun to watch!
Dude Blake, the amount of hardtail love you've shown was a big factor in me getting a hardtail as my new quiver of one bike! Just got and built up a Chromag Rootdown, and I'm so stoked to get to shred it!
Massive respect to you Blake. This makes me love my hardtail even more 🤘🏿
I whole heartily agree with you here. Much inspiration and motivation HT'S 4 LIFE.
i love my dual suspension - but i first mtb was a hardtail and it was awesome - theyre great
why lol
Hell yeah this fires my hardtail fetish too 🤓
Same here
Blake and Neil have elevated this channel to something it never was before. Martyn, Doddy, and Henry make it the perfect combination. Much respect to all of you guys. The videos inspire more than ever, they show us detail we've never seen, and in the event of failure, we can plainly see the risk. No other channel like GMBN! Keep up the good work!
GMBN..Respect 🤘
word!
Yep, my favourite channel! They do a great job of catering to all skill levels and all riding types.
Yes! I think the channel has also pushed them to another level. I mean look at what Blake is doing. He knows it’s wild.
And they can have a laugh instead of being moody 🤟💪
Next year Blake will do megavalanche on his fixie 😂
No, Nukeproof Digger.
Oh, now he’s gotta do it! I want to see this! Lol
2031: Riding Megavalanche on my brake-less unicycle!
@@harrisonclark3799 wait unicycle has brakes?
on a wall-mart bike
There's something about riding a hardtail.
Hardtails for life!
yes...armpump
For me, it's asspain 👌👌👌👌👌
Hahaha, there really isn't. For me it's just, "negating problems". Also cost. Owned 2 full suspension, one the rear shock broke after awhile, the other the frame broke in half. So I basically said, "keep it simple stupid". They are nice when they're working, but trusting things to work is like multiplying by zero.
It’s nice in really flowy, and grippy trails.
@Manu you gotta Huffy
Hardtail, too. Everybody got one of them. he haw
16:34 cool that you found two other mental blokes who ride this insane course on a Hardtail😂 Much love to all my fellow Hardtail riders ❤️
6:15ish it sounds like the brake whine is mixed into the music hahah
@ Hobart,
Love geese brakes & the whistle nuts on the whistle. 2 favorite sounds. No whistle nuts out there today. Should be out there directing traffic 😚😀
Blake 2020: Last year I experienced arm pump so I'm taking my unicycle.
😂😂😂
I saw someone walking their unicycle down my riding trails earlier this summer... Dude was fking lost, that's for sure.
@ Dryzal was it a Kyle? Lmao
Dryzal Mynelli i was at the wimterberg bikepark On one of these crazy gnarly tech trails (the Black line) On a unicycle its was fucking insane
@@dryzalmynelli9600 Then it wasn't Kris Holms.
9:00 the guy on the left :“ was this dude on a hardtail?“
No. He was on a bmx
Haha
Well spotted dude 👍
Blake got balls of steel and is a constant reminder that skill is much more important than your equipment. Can't wait to see more badass hardtail riding from this madman.
6:15 i love when the brake squeeling sound is in harmony with the background music
Blake is my favorite to watch. He's just naturally goofy and funny!
You're like a hero to me, I started mtb dh now, at 45 years old trying to get better from depression and obesity, because it's not like people don't want a full suspension, some like me can't afford to buy a full, I barely i managed to buy all the protections, so much so that the second time on december 5th i fell and broke 2 ribs, but i will try to go with my gt agressor sport as far as i can, thank you for these animate videos continue
Simply, a massive effort Blake, thanks for representing all of us hardcore hardtail riders out there
And the two other riders that used their Hts as well!
Absolute legend 👍🏼 "How're you feeling?" "Death" - love it
This is what I’ve been waiting for! Thank you GMBN! 🚲
Blake and Deakes are both legends. Loved seeing the two of them share some screen time.
It was such a good race so glad I managed to take part in the main race. Counted on my GoPro and I passed 34 riders on the big nasty climb 🔥🔥
I was decided to buy a full suspension next year, but when I see this kind of videos, improvements for my hardtail come to mind instead. I love this channel! I've learned so much from these guys. Greetings from Guatemala.
@@FlyingMeta I'm on it. 😁
Wow blake thank you for cleaning the gopro midrun
Don't know why I'm almost crying at 18:40 with this essential music. Blake and team, thank you for your job!
Blake, you are BREATHTAKING!
I understood that reference :p Nice one!
Cheers to you Blake for doing this. Gives us Hardtail for life riders like myself one more reason to love our bikes!
Mad respect Blake! Looks absolutely epic and terrifying. Congrats to a super effort, you are the KING OF THE MOUNTAIN with that hardtail 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
You're such a warrior Blake! *fistbump! You inspired me to keep on with my hardtail. Long live we riders! Wavin the all the way from the Philippines!
I love how he doesn't even go with the 29er scout, Blake you're a legend mate!
Absolutely slayed it! For a guy who doesn't like racing because of the nerves Blake is really stepping up to the plate!
Madman, absolutely inspiring! Loving the music choices too, GMBN are constantly putting out 10/10 content, thanks for doing what you do guys!
Great music on this one and editing was awesome
I just love how you engage with the fans! Well done.
Love how you just bump into a fan and make it a good time. Same at the finish.
Great video of the event and the preparation for it.
Next year Blake vs. Neil and Doddy. And Martyn on the tandem.
I'm new to mountain biking, bought my first bike in 35 years and because of you I'm gravitating towards hardtails. My 50 year old body won't thank me, but it would bring back my BMX days when I was a teenager. Thanks for the awesome video! Cheers!
HARDCORE HARDTAIL!!!
WHOOS!!!...WTH😍😍
Blake always knew how to impress me! Well done mate, hardtail for life!
Watching this a second time just now. It must be one of my favorite GMBN videos ever.
Just love watching Blake. He is funny like big child, such a nice guy and a real machine when push comes to shove.
No offense to any other presenter - love you too. 😁👍
Seriously I never thought you could do it on a hard tail. That trail and distance with all kinds of riding on the books, I wont even make 25% of it. Respect!
@@FlyingMeta I ride a hard tail.. It's a 2 year old local brand. Rear suspension is too expensive in my country because of heavy import duties.
I bet you that there are people watching this thinking “I’m just gonna send it and go full speed down this”
Well it’s not that easy. It’s so slippery and I can guarantee you that you will be sliding down the hill on your ass at the same speed as all the other riders. Blake showed so much courage and determination to do this on a hardtail, let alone do it!
I've ridden on snow with a bike, it's slippery but it's fun either way. Hardtails also make technical downhill trails a lot funner.
You're such a light-hearted, loveable dude Blake. Riding a hardtail on megavalanche. You're an inspiration to many!
4:10 the dude in the green/black clothes did the sickest launch of his life
Lmao he went straight down
Lol
Blake's the reason I'm watching GMBN. Hardcore hardtail ride! Great job!
Legendary 🤙🏻 awesome effort & top quality content as always
I love how clean you're bike is after riding in the snow... And you get to drift round the town...
Blake rides a Hardtail for the Mega Avalanche. He also raced a Hardtail at the Sea Otter Classic Downhill Race.
I have always enjoyed just showing up to various Motorcycle Races to see where I stand.
Blake you have motivated me to Race again!!!!
Racing is where it is at, so much fun.
Life is better when we race, from the prep, to the training, and the beers afterwards. All Fun!!!
The only thing that is NOT fun about Racing is the Race itself, so grueling, stressful, and tiring. LOL hahahaahhah.
18:30 liquid dnb and biking. Living life to its fullest Blake and doddy. My two favs ❤️🇬🇧🍻
I would love to see Calvin true that rear wheel post-race. 😂😂😂
'My legs are dead!' Next shot, tweaking a jump. Blake, you are a monster! Awesome result, awesome video.
You are insane well done Blake
I just ordered my first MTB and its a hardtrail, was a bit worried it wouldn't be too capable... I'm glad i fount your videos 😂
Blake using gloves?! I guess now we'll finally see some gnarly stuff, right...
Second time I watched this video, Blake those legs musta felt like torches and rubber bands. You got some blazing spirit and heart dude. Good on you mate.
Rode Mega back in 97 on a GT Zaskar, just saying. ✌
Long live GT!
Respect to the God father. Hans Rey 👍 🚲
I was born in 1997 🤣 wow makes me feel proper young even tho I'm the oldest of siblings/brother and sister lol
Zaskar = legend!! Just simply an awesome piece of kit and nothing else was like it!! I had an Orange Vitamin T in 95.
Blake, absolutely impressive! Well done!
And congratulations for the winner José =)
I love you Blake you inspired me to do downhill
Just beautiful!
Been few weeks since i bought my first hardtail and whole new world has opened for me to see.and experience. Im 37 and i have my limits but this channel has been really helpful. Blake you are awesome!
You have my respect Blake. And btw...Portugal Caralho!!! XD
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I always thought I should switch to full suspension, getting back to these videos to prove myself I don't to. Great stuff, makes you like the hard tail even more and just get out there
hardtails for hardcore
Especially single speed fully rigid!
@@fatyowls that sounds fun for maybe a day but then id want my front suspension back after that
@@DavidGamero I had a Stanton switchback all steel frame, beautiful to ride fully ridged single speed. I hit a van with it and wrote it off and knocked a couple of teeth out in the process..
@@fatyowls well that's certainly not a common part of mountain biking, the durability is not what i was talking about either lol
fatyowls why specifically single speed?
It’s so impressive Blake!! You’re such a master at your craft, it gave me goose bump watching you nail that epic race on a Hard tail! Massive respect to you man, you’re so inspiring!!! 👍🏽🤘🏽👊🏽🙌🏽👏🏽👏🏽🏆
The brakes make it sound like you’ve got worst bagpipe player ever composing the soundtrack
Now we need a Megalavalanche video with Blake riding a fixie and a host from GCN riding a full suspension
Next year: riding megaavalanche on a penny farthing.
You are such a good cyclist, thanks to you many people see what is possible with a Hardtail.
Geat video, watched the run vid too. But doesn’t the comp 2019 come with 140mm travel, Blake said that the 170mm travel lyrik has 10mm more than the standard on the comp comes with.
Right on Blake! Such RAD guy you are.
2:11 thats actually 30mm more than it comes with, scout comes with 140mm travel. (source: scout owner)
is't it too much for a change?
Flashback to the 90s! NICE!
I just saw the “how hard can you push a hardtail” video, and Blake said: “Maybe we should do it on the mega avalanche, leave it in the comments” and then he actually did it!!
Blake
You are a brave man, on a hardtail on that!. You had me in stitches when you said ' hardtail, whose idea was this?' you should see your facial expression and the opening of the video looks like you really had a rough time but as they say what doesn't kill you... hahaha.
Great video.
Fantastic effort Blake!
Next year on a FATBike?
Should cope better in the snowy bits 😬
Fat +rocks=flat
@@harveyjoneswoodsman5956 Use really tough tires, made out of.... Idk, kevlar with a titanium mesh or something.
Blake, major kudos to you dude! Unbelievalbly hard! Love that you are game and want to challenge yourself on a hardtail. You have every right to cry after that effort. You make this channel soooo much fun to watch!
Next year Blake joins GCN how to ride the mega on a gravel bike
Commencal meta ht am - the most aggressive and best hardtail ever. I love it!
10:02 Yes, Damian, he is a legend.
Blake as mountain bike rider respect was knackered just watching you 👍
This is such a good video. I hope once we get back into normal times there can be more epics like this again
Blake is such a monster, always enjoy his videos
6:21 Yeah buddy! Light weight! Yeeeeahhh buddy!
AINT NUTTIN BUT A PEANUT
@@chocobanan4 Ah, I see you're a man of culture as well
Mad respect Blake. Unreal and entertaining.
those breaks at 4:40 (Goosebumps intensify)
Dude Blake, the amount of hardtail love you've shown was a big factor in me getting a hardtail as my new quiver of one bike! Just got and built up a Chromag Rootdown, and I'm so stoked to get to shred it!
full sus last year, hardtail this year...full rigid next year? 😂 insane skills mate 👊🏼
Adam Overweel rigid doesn’t come till 2021 he’s gotta do the soft tail first😂
I love my hard tail, and I probably will not be getting a full suspension any time soon.
Great video! Keep up the good work!
The megavalanche also known as the grand brake symphony
That was awesome, Blake, you inspire us Hardtail riders.
Next year: Doing Megavalanche on a bike from Walmart
Huffygoose hardtail ? 👍
That'd be unfeasible
A single use bike
Thanks for the inspiration Blake! This is just what I needed to pump me up for the last 10 days of the ride the earth challenge.
Next year you’ve gotta do it on a fully ridged 😂
Id
Awesome display of talent.
Hard core for *hard tail* BTW cool video.😆🤣🤣😭😀😂🚲
Unbelievable performance! My knees stutter by just watching this on my hardtail....couch. :D
Next year fully rigid bike?
WOW!!! That was incredible! You are an absolute machine on a hardtail
I love hardtrails.
Meta ht 2019
Giant talon 2:)
Blake you are an absolute madman, incredible !
Thank you for setting such absurd standards.
Keep well buddy.
Blake on clips nooooooooo the second time wasn’t supposed to happen #flatpedals4life
Has to be one of my very favourite ride vids.
You guys should come to swinley forest at some point they are currently building a sick jump park but it isn’t finished yet but it will be soon
Nice been meaning to head to swinley
Really is it where the last small jump Park was before they shut it down
Ducati Harley yeah they rebuilt it a lot bigger and they have put lots more jumps and drop offs I should be open soon
@@xavierpennell7850 nice, I will definitely check it out soon
Hope you had a great holiday! Thanks for taking one for all us hardtail riders.
How hard can Blake ride a full aero TT bike though?
Fixed gear too!
Blake i applaud you absolutely brilliant well done. Great result aswell congrats
4:58 is what I call the "cleatstroke" 😂
DEAN Malaluan at 4:30 u can hear a yeti
Blake you are a legend! Absolutely amazing achievement! Well done! 🤟🏻