Reviewing a fresh batch of Mountain Bike stuff!
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- Опубліковано 31 тра 2024
- Today we’ll take a quick look at several interesting mountain biking products-and I use that descriptor loosely. This is not a thorough look at any of these products by any means, but hopefully you find it interesting or entertaining anyway!
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Oscar really took one for the team @11:22.
For real 🫡
demo dog
it made the point so real XD
@@mikumikuda So did his kid shoving her car down that steep drive LOL
I'm wondering how he coaxed the doggie to run into the net.
"Come here, Oscar, I have a treat for you!"
Stainless steel water bottles are the best. I've been using plastic ones for years, and all of them had disgusting plastic taste, especially after several hours under the sun. Hopefully I've bough a stainless steel one, and now finally I can enjoy the taste of water! And you can find them for 15 to 20$
I had a black glossy stainless steel water bottle that after I put it in a bottle cage it got scratched up. I was sad that my new bottle was not pretty anymore. It was not a bike bottle though because it was my first time riding a bike in years.
I think that’s what I enjoy about it, it just tastes clean
For both yourself and Seth, take a look at Specialized's Purist bottles. I believe it's a lining they apply to the inside of the bottle to remove the plastic taste. I've left them on my bike in a hot garage full of water for a few days with no plastic taste by the end of it. Cool stuff
I'm using unpainted bottle, just plain stainless steel, and plastic holder, so it does not scrach too much.
@@nohballs maybe, I've seen them before. Plastic bottler are really good for racing, they are flexible, and you can drink fast and easy during riding. But I'm just a leasure rider, I'm usually stop to drink. You can buy something like Elite SYSSA Race for pretty much the same money. And being stainless, it will last forever
Seth on a toddler bike is hilarious all by itself
he's right though, it's actually pretty fun! it's like riding a scooter you can sit on and pedal
The funnier thing to me is “woder bottle”
I liked the video of him barreling headlong into the driveway net.
I've been eyeing these pedals for months, but wasn't willing to shell out for a glorified reflector I have to share with my lights on the charger. I may save up for these come next season.
I mean… he kinda fits tho
Nothing like a classic reveiw. Thanks seth we needed more of these!
Glad you enjoyed it!
That LittleBig bike is GENIUS!! And those RedShift pedals also look pretty cool. But knowing that they actually work is exactly the reason why I love BPE. Thanks Seth!
The pedals look cool, but I would question if they actually work.
How much added visibility does a light that low actual give you? I would much rather spend that money on a proper rear light.
@@Jehty21 honestly I would only use the Red lights of the pedal for the rear and buy a proper bike light for visibility.
I also ride motorcycle and I always notice the pedal reflectors before the rear lights of bikes because it's moving, even if the rear lights are flashing pedal is just as noticeable. so yep, pedal lights are effective.
when I ride at night on my bike, I use 3 small rear lights. 2 are installed on the seat-stay blinking with different timing, and the last one is on my back/bag.
on the road, it's easier to notice a moving object or 2 different blinking lights(that's why Police cars and fire trucks are so easy to notice even without the siren) so yep, having a moving light on your bike is way safer. but the white light of the pedal is probably distracting.
Also check pedals for compliance to local legislation. They would not be legal in Denmark, as amber reflectors are required.
@@Jehty21 Moving lights are apparently more visible. But yeah, for that price I'd rather spend it on more/powerful lights. I don't think these pedals are supposed to replace bike lights though, more like a supplement to them.
@@madsjensen8344 Ridonkulous laws as they're probably more visible than reflectors.
It’s always a great day when Seth shows me products that I don’t need but now I do need for my MTB 🔥
there's something about him, I'm not into mountain biking, I'm all into road biking, but I still wait for his uploads eagerly
Honestly, he could show up, bring a rock, and review it, and I would still absolutely watch it.
9:30 love how doggo came out the see the scene and desicded to fait take it over lol
The skit about real men backing up over cats dogs children 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I got those redshift arc lights (previous generation) and use them every morning for my commute to work. Batteries last a full week in flashing mode (30 min ride each direction). Survived a salty Utah winter (800 miles of use) no sweat! Good pick!
Thanks for the mini review! I was worried about salt resistance, as I live in the Nordics. Salt kills everything here :/
I love these basic product reviews. I just learned about a few products that I did not know even existed. Those red shift pedals are perfect for a city commuter bike.
For the Aenomaly Switchgrade, the back down position is the descending position since you want to be behind your saddle while descending, which is how this clamp was designed to be used. Its why you see the back down, nose up position on dh bikes
Guessing he doesn't ride park much
@BermPeakExpress Thanks for the great review Seth! Yes green is possibly the greatest colour the world has ever seen, but we do offer the bike in red, blue, pink and brushed aluminium too.
Love the videos, been watching since the older days back at the old place. Been great seeing you grow, love this series
Always a pleasure to watch your honest, down-to-earth reviews and insights 👍♥️
Got an instance of "worter" right out the gate. Perfection.
Just rode Berm Park today. So much unexpected climbing but so much fun. I’m so out of shape and am just getting back to riding after a longer than I would like hiatus but I had a blast. Love all your content and everything you do for the cycling community.
Yep, the 'green' trail up is an eye (and lung) opener!!! Techy too...defo blue
I think that camelbak podium bottles are still the best option ever, squeezable so you don’t have to put your mouth into the mud or horse poop, sound funny but it’s really important, and also has some kind of membrane anti leak, since I met that bottle I didn’t change it any more
The more recent mouth pieces on the podiums are a lot better than the old ones too. Heaps easier to keep clean.
Any experience with Polar Bottle vs Podium Chill?
Also, I'm new to biking and it absolutely broke my heart when I put my new bottle in the cage and it was super scratched lol. I'm reading it's unavoidable...but how deep is the bottle holder supposed to dig in before it's a bad bottle holder? Or is deeper...better 😮?
@@Handsx Well i'm from Argentina, here that kind of bottles are pretty expensive, i had mine since 3 years now and it has some scratches obviusly by the use, in mtb it's innevitable to scratch the bottles, i use the Elite Custom Race Plus (also very expensive) but never had any problem or loose bottle. The Podium Chill i don't recommed becouse the insolation never hold up againt hot summer, so it's bigger and more rigid, go for the classic podium, no way to get wrong with that one.
FYI some Podium bottles have been recalled because the nozzle membrane comes off and can be a choking hazard.
The Specialized Purist bottles are another good option.
Bivo has dust caps for their bottles, and their bottles are designed so you can completely take them apart and thoroughly clean them. That's was the selling point for me initially. Plus the insulated ones actually keep ice over a long ride. I've had mine for a year and recommend them to everyone.
This series is always hilarious and entertaining! Thanks for this great content Seth!
About the water bottles. In Europe there is a company called Keego. They produce titanium bottles. The interessting part is, that its just a thin layer of titanium combined with a plastic layer. So its still squizeble. But the water only touches the titanium and the medical graded silicon
I use my keegos for two years now and their still going strong
The reason the Aenomaly Switchgrade is expensive is because you're paying for high level milling and mechanical strength which requires high grade materials...plus a bit of a mark up to make it profitable...as someone that does manual machining and milling on expensive materials, I understand the price better than others would...I wouldn't mind having one
Seth I think you should put the SwitchGrade through it's paces again. When used on a dropper that is fully retracted it really gets the saddle out of the way and in an optimal position/angle for steep DH and tech. Reference any World Cup DH bike check and you'll see what I'm talking about.
I laughed so hard when the dog came running out behind Seth to watch the car drift down the driveway
Ah Seth you had the Aenomaly Switchgrade backwards...
The "nose up" position is to get it out of your way for descending, as most people lower their hips behind the saddle when under compressoin.
The "nose down" position is for climbing as it allows you to sit on the saddle normally and apply your weight as if you were on the nose.
It's quite a neat lil product, though quite expensive indeed.
A video by Seth is always a good way to begin a day. Good stuff!
I may have to buy my wife one of these new shirts as a consolation prize. We were in Asheville last weekend on vacation and I convinced her to come ride berm park with me. Unfortunately she panic braked on the last jump of on the fly and went over backwards landing on her head and cracking her helmet. The bike then came down on top of her. She is a true champ though and was back on the bike a few days later in Virginia.
The Aenomaly Switchgrade would be a great for riding wheelies. Drop the nose of the seat for wheelies then put the seat flat when you just want to ride.
I love camping for years, this year started bikepacking and it seems like big stainless steel bottle with one wall, that fits the cage would be just perfect for boiling water from a creek at camp, as backup for filter, or just boiling water for meals etc. It would be just very versatile tool to have.
Love them Arclight pedals. That would make an excellent gift. Thanks Seth.
The Switchgrade is an awesome gadget! I've had one for a couple years and it's fantastic for steep up/down climbs... You really need to fit it to your trail/Enduro bike! Outstanding extra functionality 👌
RE: driveway fence. Back when our son was little we got something exactly like this but the netting was bright orange. I think the PVC sleeves for either side of the driveway might have been longer though. Either side of my driveway was hard packed dirt that had become quite hard in the California summer. I figured out a way to hook my garden hose up to the pvc pipe and the water pressure quickly let me press them down into the ground by leaning on them. If you go to the hardware store for some longer sections of pipe, maybe see if they have a fitting that lets you connect it to your hose. Unless there are some rocks in the way this could save you some time. Thanks for the great video.
I just purchased a Bivo from Amazon a day before this video was released. I was looking for a non plastic option for a water bottle when riding because of the disgusting plastic taste and sometimes hints of mold. Thanks for assuring me that there will be minimal buyers remorse when my bottle gets delivered. Can't wait to test it out on these hot summer days.
I have the RaceFace half stack which is identical to the Fox split tailgate pad Seth reviewed in this. It rocks and was only $75.
Plus, it fits on my 90s ford ranger sooo, win-win.
The littlebig bikes are good, both my sons used one which we bought about 6 years ago. It's a great idea and I've recommended them to others. It's worth noting that I did have to replace the brake levers after a while as they seemed quite weak and after a relatively small amount of abuse they became loose and I was having to constantly tune the brakes. Swapping them out with a different brand (child sized levers) was easy enough as they are standard components.
Hey Seth in regards to the tailgate pad, check out the Evoc curved tailgate pad which is specifically designed for more modern trucks and it also has a big Velcro flap that you can open to have access to all of your cameras and sensors.
Seth finally found a bike his size
I love the product review videos, and have been watching all your videos for years. But I especially have enjoyed how you have incorporated more kid specific products. Wanted to let you know, (as a father myself) I appreciate it.
you gotta find someone to make you a custom tailgate cover for your new truck. it would definitely make for a sick video going through the design process and sewing it together
Those pedals lights are pretty amazing! Just ordered some.
I’m in vail mountain biking while I’m watching Seth living the dream
Go hit the trails!
Get off your phone broski
I was just in vail mountain biking too, I love it there!
Me too hahahahah wtf
Sounds like you’re the one living the dream my guy!
I seriously enjoy these videos. Thanks so much Seth!
Seth this is the video I was hoping to see. I like how you didn’t just over extend this video and look forward to see more in the future
As a road bike rider this video has no use to me, yet I keep watching. great quality as always
Probably one of the best accessories videos I’ve seen in a while!
Lol that backing up bit was hilarious.
I love your vídeos so much! Congratulations on making them super entertaining all the time. That scene 9:32 made me laugh so much 😂. I hope you and your family have a great weekend.
Came here to mention that scene😄 And also where Oscar runs into the mesh!😂
Bivo bottles are great, I have several-Seth just missed the optional silicone cover that keeps the drinking nozzle clean.
The other nice thing about Bivo is they have vacuum insulated models that I use fatbiking in winter to keep the water (or wutter, as Seth would say) from freezing.
I've used Bivo bottles since last year, and I'm a total convert. The video vastly undersells its advantages. The ability to completely disassemble and easily clean them was a huge draw for me. I've had to toss too many bottles in the past because at some point they can't be cleaned. And I have one of the insulated bottles, and it *actually keeps ice* all day! They're still light weight. You can get a dust cap if you want, and no need to even touch your mouth to the top of it because it pours out easily. As a rider with smaller hands this makes hydration a lot easier. I use mine for touring and anticipate the ones I have will last me forever. One of my favorite pieces of cycling gear.
That was a good one 👍 especially the escaping kids push along and the mutt catch fence 😅😅😅
Great engineering on the LED pedals 👍
From Ireland, and we had one of the littlebig bikes for our youngest, very happy with it. Bought it second hand, and passed it on to a friend of ours and it's still in use.
I recently stumbled upon your channel and Love your videos. Your humor and commentary is insightful and priceless.
Do you do all the filming and editing? It's fantastic 🤩
good stuff as usual Seth, love them pedals omg I have to get a pair
Let’s go! It’s always a great day when Berm Peak uploads
The Aenomaly Switchgrade would also allow you to tilt the saddle forward while doing wheelies.
😂😂 That slo mo drinking water from that water bottle 😂😂 with the exhalation after that. You a fool for that one. 😂
I love the switchgrade been riding with it for awhile now, lots of steep climbs and dropping the front down on those are great.
Freaking awesome video Seth ! Love how you put comedy in all your videos! Keep up the great content.. cheers brother
The pedals are a pretty cool idea ❤
This was a great episode, wish I could be able to have some of this stuff 😂
I bike a lot in the dark, and I love to light up pedeals, It's the only light I need, And as you said it's compleatly hands free. I LOVE them.
We loved the the little big bike. We're now onto a REI co-op 20" and our little guy is now doing 5 mile trail rides.
Really bringing the comedy in this video Seth... love it!
I'm in Arizona for the rest of the year. Yeah, 15 minutes into a ride and my water bottle I just took out of the fridge is hot. Insulated is nice, might have to pick that up!!!
I have a Frenchie. Oscar just thought he could fly over that thing. Also, can’t wait to see you on Mark ‘The Segment’ podcast! I see Mark on my local trails a few times a month, he is a great guy, and fantastic interviewer. West coast is pumped for some Berm Peak energy.
Lol, love the part about the bar for becoming a man becoming lower! Really cracked me up😂
Strangely nothing I need, but a really enjoyable video. Thanks Seth.
I use the bivo exclusively on my bike rides. Easy to clean and they don't taste like plastic. Well worth it.
The ending made me audibly chuckle.
Thank you Seth for that unexpected gem.
Full time mtb coach in Whistler. Using the switchgrade is the best thing for my lower back ever. Makes all the steep climbs here so much easier
Redshift pedals.... If they made a small coil/magnet system on the pedals they could charge themselves while in use.
Kid Kusion: No matter how solid you make the base socket, those spindly little tubes at the base will just fold over...
Solution... put a stay rope from the TOP of the poles diagonally back to a solid mount (ground peg, tree, house etc) and they ... well they'll break somewhere else but at least they will catch a little better before breaking...
OR... You could buy a couple of those bungee.. Bungie... bon... uhhh elastic cargo net things, string them together, and thread them down a SOLID post... easily removable... designed to catch heavy loads and spongy so decelerates the biggest plastic kids toy (and hopefully the kid silly enough to be riding it) ... Might need to sow/tie some vertical white ribbon on to make it visible.
The Aenomaly... Getting more drop.... (I'll reserve my opinion on that).... BUT... I have asked GMBN lots... never get a bite...
IS THAT STUPID FRONT SECTION ON A BIKE SEAT (Designed well over 100 years ago in almost the exact same form) OF ANY USE ON AN MTB (Especially DH.
All it seems to do for me is get in the way when I want to drop the bike over into a tight slalom but stay above the frame.
What would happen if we make a seat that doesn't have the steel rails (extra weight on an item that can be soft without needing obsolete (and too stiff) springs..) allowing the seat to be lower on the dropper, allowing a longer dropper (I ride a Giant Faith 2010 so have no frame depth so need every mm I can squeeze just to get 100 drop (one day someone will steel my idea and make a 2 stage dropper instead of the single stage ones, allowing a shorter frame depth for length of drop... I'm trying to make one but the channels to stop rotation while making less friction while stopping it from just popping out while fitting some form of air/metal/hydraulic spring... makes it a bit of a mish to make out of cardboard , duct tape and #8 fencing wire...
uhhh where was I... Oh yea... no rails, just 1" Gel seat, and no front section... (so no more numb nether regions from that sitting climb...)
I've been loving my Switchgrade so far. Its crazy how comfortable it makes super steep climbs, so much that Im usually up one gear than my normal gear choice on some. Definitely snagging my goods less on the descents too with it angled up. It's definitely pricey and not 100% necessary... For small batch and Canadian made though I feel like steep prices are usually to be expected.
I love it too, while here in Switzerland I often do climbs for 1 hour and a half. With the Switchgrade it is way more comfortable.
lol, the getaway at the end. Been there!
Entertaining as always... Keep up the good work!😊
As someone that almost commutes the entire year in the dark, those pedals are AWESOME! The times I've been nearly pushed of the road because drivers don't expect anyone that early has been more often than I would have liked. 160 dollars though. hmmm..
These were some great suggestions. Thanks for this.
Switch grade adds weight to the bike but it works really well. Even with tons of dirt, still works.
the final form bit had me laughing so hard
The ending was my favorite, even the dogs stopped to watch it roll LOL (obv. thankful a catastrophe was avoided)
Might actually go ahead and look into getting those light-up pedals for my everyday bike, and if there was a folding version of those I'd probably install that on my folding bike that I got to take a bike with me on public transport without requiring an extra ticket.
Your daughter is awesome! Also, I look forward to telling someone "I need to charge my pedals".
Top tier excuse
Best part about the Bivo (or other stainless bottles). No more gross plastic tasting hot water during the summer.
i got my redshift pedals on prime day and i love them i ride my bike everywhere and work EARLY in the morning before the sun is up.
thx for the metal bottle review, I've been repurposing old mini coffee thermoses. Time for an upgrade!
The RaceFace version of the split tailgate pad is usually on sale for around 50-60, highly recommend.
Dude, those were some pretty innovative products here. Good video man!!!
Love when this dude posts
Great products and content
Love your work
Amazing reviews as always and definitely great products. The pedals were cool, but I already have lights-a-blazing for the commute (I recommend CygoLite).
Those Redshift pedals with lights seem to be really well designed. Well done.
I grabbed a 40oz Iron flask and a cargo holder with adjustable straps for my bike.
Takes longer to get out, but any time I stop I’ve got a bunch of cold water to chug on. The weight is worth it since I ride long distance regularly and want water. Ive also grabbed a water backpack I’ll use on cooler days (or on hotter days full of ice)
7:37 Seth smashes his brand new trucks tailgate 😂😂
Thanks for your reviews!!!
Seth being slick about the Irish; The "cranks" are short... Haha.
Totally worth the watch just to hear you say "water" 100 times in your East Coast style!
love the pedals and oh I would love to have that adjustable seat!!
All good products. Thank you!
Paul Aston did a great review of the Switchgrade - it’s meant to point up when you descend.
Your (is it you?) reaction looking at the toy car roling down the driveway is just hilarious 😆
Not him
Got the ArcLight pedals because of this video LoL I put them on my rad runnerr 2 ! I love them thanks for the recommendation 👍
I like that TJ you got parked by the driveway. They’re awesome
You can use a single arclight pedal light as a rear flasher or front flasher. Simple to adjust by turning the magnet poles on the mount. Small, but work great with really long active time - especially in the flash mode. Really light and elegantly tiny.