Hoping to see someone huck themselves off a cliff and pull a double backflip superman barspin while blindfolded?? Well, sorry to say, that ain't happening here! Chances are, you're just an average person, like me, who loves riding their bike and is passionate about the sport. Perhaps you're working long hours, or a parent with young kids, or just starting out and not sure where to ride. Just like me. I live in Auckland, New Zealand, and only started mountain biking in Feb 2016 but I'm hooked. All the videos I watched were of pros riding the gnarliest tracks or doing massive road gaps and I just wanted to find local trails where I wouldn't kill myself. And thats what this channel is about - good fun trails for average mountain bikers. I hope to show you the awesome scenery and trails that New Zealand has to offer, while pushing my limits, learning more and having a laugh along the way. Maybe I'll try a road gap one day - make sure you subscribe to see if I survive!
No, only for protection of an already-injured wrist. It restricts movement so is not ideal. Best thing thing to do is stay fit and flexible to help reduce injuries.
It's been a few years since I did this but if I recall the chanting doesn't have threaded hole, its the crank spider that has threads to take the bolts. And I just reused the bolts that were with the original chainring. Hope that helps.
Cut a piece of inner tube or other rubber to protect the bike parts. And my bearings have a very thin outer race so you can't press them in using a bevelled socket.
Bro I love your bike, I ride the same model of trance except it has a few modifications such as a new Kashima coated Fox factory 34 shock and carbon handlebars with Deity grips. I love the thing and I take it out in the redwoods a lot! Taniwha, double down and Boulderdash are the trails I ride often and the trance handles great down all of them! Billy T is also a real fun track but I don't ride it heaps because of the climb it takes to get there if you aren't catching a shuttle.
I have a severed SL ligament in my right wrist. Looking at your review it gives me hope I will bike again. I was looking at the Modius X8 but that is very pricey. I will try this first. Thank you. Much appreciated. Stay safe. F
A downhill bike has more suspension travel - around 180-200mm whereas a trail bike has around 140-150 and an enduro bike 150-170. A double-crown fork for extra strength and bigger brakes too. And the cassette is usually 7-speed with smaller cogs to get maximum speed going down - unless every day is a leg day at the gym they’re not the easiest to pedal uphill!
@@TheAverageMTBGuy cool. Thanks for the info. So those double crown forked bikes I see in videos looking like motorcycles with pedals are downhill bikes? Good to know.
Just bought a 2022 Marlin 6 and it definitely rocks! But even more excited to own a double-suspension bike tho in the nearest future. Cheers from Rostov-on-Don, Russia! \m/
Hi Michael - I ain’t dead! I had a very busy 2021 renovating the family home (plus lockdowns!) and didn’t ride at all. I also took a big disliking to social media so took a break from that too. Not sure whether I’ll get back into making videos as I’ve just started a new hobby. Thanks for your concern though and hope you and your family are keeping well. Cheers, Adrian
@@TheAverageMTBGuy I'm glad you're doing well. Nothing you can take for granted nowadays. I always enjoyed your vids, so I hope you'll find back to MTB again. Yes... these (un)social medias, I know what you mean. Take care!
Surprisingly well. There’s a little bit of pedal bob as there’s no full lockout on the shock but it’s not really an issue I reckon. The key is the steeper seat angle than the 27.5 reign which makes it more comfortable and efficient on the uphills.
Hey Adrian Long time no post?!! Hope life is treating you well and you’re still getting out (punishing long lockdown period excluded!) Just wanted to say ideally used to enjoy your vids. Cheers man
No, last I heard he tried gap a river for a comeback episode but, thanks to too many pies and beer, gravity bested him and he was swept downstream never to be heard from again. Rumour has it that someone resembling him was spotted in a guitar store…
The crank arm with arrow going clockwise My shimano crank I actually fit it and torqued and now saw the crank arm wording on opposite of arm. Since the holes fit perfectly u think for shimano it's ok to leave it. Or best to install chainring with the crank arm and arrow directly behind the crank arm? What u think
It's just annoying to listen to someone constantly repeat over and over how they don't know what they are doing, and disclaimer this and look away now and the list goes on and on. Either make a video or leave it, it's as simple as that(there has to be a goal to it). I would never assume you are complete shit at this if you just made a video without all the excuses, because you have managed to achieve the goal which you most likely knew well in advance. I'm just weirded out by all the nonsense in the beginning because it should never be there at all...
Your video is very good. I especially liked how you improvised to extract bearings from the frame. That's how I'm going to improvise. Good luck in what you do. I enjoy cycling! Visit my channel: ru-vid.com/show-UCTWaiBBPwhoIwQBM_QXmf9g
A bleed and pads". Nope my friend, sram brakes aare like that. Specially this guide T which are note repairable, are desgined to be used for a year while dot fluid destroys the seals
Hi Adrián nice job and hello everybody i am happy giant trance 2018 owner and last time to get at service Center my bike was very spensive Only the ball bearings $150 American dollars can you tell me please the ball bearings size! I am from to México
¡Hola! I can’t remember the bearing sizes as I bought it as a kit. You could try Shockcraft here in New Zealand as they have great knowledge and stock a full selection. Your bike would take kit #20 www.shockcraft.co.nz/bearings-bushings/suspension-bearings/suspension-bearing-kits?brand=611 Hope this helps. Cheers, Adrian
I don’t know whether I’d feel comfortable racing full stop at the moment!! The old body has seized up over lockdown 🤣 I guess it all depends on the rider and whether you’re fine with doing that on one bike. Of course an XC bike will be lighter and quicker but are you going out there for fun or to qualify for the next Olympics? And it would handle an enduro fine.
