Can a world cup racer beat me on a bike 6 sizes too small? 

Do you guys like the new format Pro vs n00b? I'm thinking of making maybe 4 of these episodes a year. Let me know your thoughts, positive or negative. Thanks!

Dang that's a HUGE difference in times from mini-bike to Mike-bike to pro-bike

Damn the camera setup for this one is insane, it looks like a legit race broadcast!

This looks dangerous af. It’s incredible how fast they’re going. I cannot even imagine how much they have to pratice

Ben is an absolute joy.

It‘s just nuts how good Ben is still looking on the tiny bike. You can tell his speed just from how he looks on the bike. 😂

It's not just carrying more speed but he also pumps through corners and features to gain speed. Much more use of unweighting the bike over the rougher parts as well. And the pros make it look so easy and composed!

I don't think this tells the entire story until YOU set the time with that bike.

Ben and the whole Pinkbike team are a must watch.

I absolutely loved how much fun Cathro had with this.

I'd liked to have seen Ben Cathro do the trail with his pro bike. It'd be so cool to see the similarities and differences between how he rides the bike and does the trail on the old bike vs the pro bike. And that camera set up for the trail was awesome!

That was fascinating, a great video... I couldn't believe Ben managed to pull out 16 seconds, when you consider he was riding a bike 6 sizes too small, that he's never ridden before, that is 10 years old, un-maintained, with 26" wheels, on track he had ridden down once, compared to your intimate knowledge of the track... You are no mug on a MTB, so it shows how incredible these pro's are... great video to highlight that..

The fact that to me Mike looks like he's soaring, and then Ben cuts almost 25% off of his time on his new bike, incredible.

This collab is a massive win for us downhill riders. Good stuff

I've never heard of Ben before but I really enjoyed this video with him, he seems like a good laugh and comes across really well on screen. Also, as soon as you asked if he could beat you my immediate thought was, "Yes, yes he can." Not because you're not good but because I know how good you have to be at stuff to make it look as easy as world champs do, entirely different class :)

He sounds like he’s having so much fun! So wholesome!

Mike you should make a seperate mountain biking channel, I can tell how much of a love you have for it

Mike's last few videos have been amazing, he's killing it right now

Quite the insane production with all those camera angles along the track. Loved this episode.

I have seen your ads for dailypuzzles and I have been a 3x3 guy that casually solves it as just a thing to keep my hands busy for about 10 years now, there is no speed in my solves but you've got me more interested in trying to improve myself with it and the Speedcubers documentary got me wanting to get more into the hobby. It took this many ad breaks to convince me, but I just bought a 5x5x5 and a bluetooth cube for myself and a Pyraminx for my nephew. Thanks for showing me their great products. I actually left a $10 tip at the end of the checkout, because the prices I got felt so unbelievably low that I can tell that the company truly is in it for the love of what they do and aren't there trying to nickel and dime everybody. Nobody might even read this, but just in case somebody from Mike's team sees, I just wanted to say thanks.

Good lil pratice run 5:13

Tiny bike was a great idea but c'mon Mike! THAT GUY HAS FULL CONTROL SHOCK ABSORBERS AS LEGS 🤣Like from Spain!

Like the new format! Instead of a handicap for the pro, would be fun to see if there are any activities where you could secretly cheat as in your recent chess vids. Also, great camerawork on this one, would be v. interested in a BTS!

Love it. Technique really is the key to doing anything at a high level. And I'm glad you didn't just call it talent, but emphasized that it comes from years of practice and refinement of those skills. The best in the world have worked hard to get where they are.

The fact that there is ONLY 12 seconds between Ben on the mini bike vs his bike shows how much skill he has

Mike, if you're a noob after 15 years then I've never even seen a bike before (been riding for 2 years). Phenomenal video and shots, please never stop making MTB content every once in a while, ride safe brother 🔥🤘

I was kind of having difficulty connecting with how fun it seemed for Ben to ride on the tiny bike before I remembered that time I got to play a 1/2 size violin after playing my full size for ten years and how hilarious and enjoyable that was, so it's nice to know this is a cross-discipline experience! Excellent video :)

Had a 2013 Orange 5. Loved it. Did anyone not love a 5 back in the day? Ballo is sick too!

Switched my normal commuter bike frame from a 50cm for a 55cm frame and the difference was IMMENSE. I had so under estimated how much of a difference this would make...

I love that you mountain bike, and cube. This is one of my favorite channels for the array of hobbies I have, and you encompass all of them, making no video dull

There's something special about watching someone do something with excellence. People that are really good at what they do are fantastic!

It was cool that you made it harder for him but also had the pro time on his regular bike, just to see the difference. Awesome video

Love the pro vs. noob series. I've always been awed when I've met professionals, even when I think I'm decent at the skill involved. They are just another level. The idea of handicapping them and competing head to head, probably to be trounced, is a genius way to showcase how truly elite an elite performer is. I look forward to more.

Ben is such an awesome dude. I love watching the videos he does on Pink Bike. He’s always in such a great mood.

Been waiting for this combination again since episode 1 of series 1 of "How to Bike". Like that format! Looking forward to what else you're gonna try...

i like how CATHRO the pro is just wearing casual gear sheeesh and the tiny bike does make him look funny😂😂😂

it's interesting how much more the pros manipulate, twist, and pump the bike compared to normal people who just sit on it and ride it.

what a great video - ben seems very light hearted and genuine, seems like you both had a great time filming this!

love the mtb/downhill content! Thanks!

I've been mtbing longer than youtube has been around. And a fan of your videos for a long while. I'm very pleased to see you making great mtb content. Keep it up!

Great to see u on your bike after ur injuries. Nice one man

More of this please, that was a wicked video.

Loved this new format 💯

Ben was a blast and this series is a keeper!

looks like a real race broadcast! awesome commentary as well, great work!

The only sponsor I don’t get bored off, knowing how you got it from the rubric cube video. Thank you Mike for another awesome video ❤

Love it! I remember when your first video with Ben came out way back when.

Love love the world cup feel for those race runs!!! Great video keep it up!

Soooooo close to 3 mil. subs Mike, keep up the good work mate!

Ben's awesome! Love his contributions to Pinkbike.

So good! More of these!

Your videos lately are so good

This looked like so much fun! Great vid!

Definitely love this format, in fact all your video ideas are 👌🏽

Love these Cathro collabs!

Love to see how much fun you're having. Great video! (stay active please lol)

Good job he had his pratice run! Another great video mike!

One of the best videos I've seen in a long time !!

Great comparison!🤘🏻😁 Very well made video.👌🏻 It was obvious Ben would smoke you, but I didn't think of such a margin. Daaaaamn!😎✌🏻

Great to see Ben back on the channel

Really nice! You are becoming one of my favorite youtubers, man! Would be cool to see how fast he can go on his own bike, just to compare. And awesome idea to have pro vs noob. Now let us know what else you are capable of

Great video Mike! Its so cool your one of my favourite youtubers and you happen to ride mtb like i do. Great work and keep it up!

Idk Shit about this sport or hobby. But if it’s a boyd video, I’m supporting 200%. Great video mate.

Do more of this type of video!!! Noob x Pro!! Amazing as always Mike

Nice format. Keepp it going Mike !

Thanks for adding that mention of his time on a modern bike. Woulda been a shame not to.

i totally expected mike to win because i (someone that knows nothing about mountain biking) thought "well he has a better bike so he would obviously win". but as i saw cathro just speed through those sharp corners i got more and more in awe and excited about the result. great video, i loved it!

I'll watch any video that puts you and Cathro together. Really good video.

I was guessing 1:52, never expected that outcome!

Have to say, loved the video, especially the race run overlay, looked really cool, although I am probably biased as a mtber myself

I really enjoyed this video! Everyone loves to be an armchair pundit and this shows that there is more to it than gear!! Loved it. Thanks Mike

i'm so happy that you made another a vid ben

This is the crossover I didn't know I needed

Looks like a blast. More please

Dang, even the first few meters look soooo good for Ben. Such an amazing guy!

I love the MTB contents and you bike is sick!!

Great vid, Mike!

That track looks SO fun. Excellent video.

Used to have a poster of that bike on my wall as a kid. No idea how the head angle seemed so normal back then ha.

This looks dangerous and hilarious. More of this, please!

Enjoyed the race run descriptions. Do a series of Ben giving you training tips

Seeing Ben on that bike is great. I usually see him on bikes that fit. 🤣

What a legend. Really got into the spirit of it ❤

Ben is such a laugh. He's a legend but he's so easy to watch. I went full sonic with my head bobbing left and right. Mike, err it looks like you had a nice day.

Seeing Mike standing next to Ben reminds me of that meme of Tyler1 next to a tall woman

I love ben , such a funny man ... this was a great video!

This is super cool good format I want more

before watching, I think ben will win. Edit: yeah, like mike said, the difference between a good rider and a pro is incredible and deceiving another great video from mike! and a great cameraman/woman!

Its so cool to be able to watch the physical differences in the ways you both ride, it just goes to show how much of mtb is the rider, not the bike! I will say though, there is a few key techniques separating "normal" mtb riders to downhill racers, which anyone can learn and improve upon with just a bit of practice! First is the braking- Ben is braking much farther up the trail before his corners to maximize his comfort in the turns, making sure that he won't slide but carries as much speed as possible. Cornering is a lot easier when you aren't braking in the corners and having to pedal out, and that is where Ben gained the majority of his time. The rest was his more dynamic attitude on flatter straight sections, using even small bumps and rolls as pumps and jumps to gain extra speed- which then adds up saved time over the length of a track. Pump tracks are a great place to practice that motion, and when you're riding trails focusing on a playful, bouncy riding style while staying sturdy and balanced can help find areas where you can gain that extra speed safely and in an enjoyable way. A combination of pumping and body positioning, and braking at the right times with the right power, helped Ben win this race. Was a pleasure to watch, would love to see more stuff like this in the future!!

Like this series, it is actually interesting. Keep it up. I guess this shows that the biker matters.

So glad to se you're one of the few RU-vidrs not pushing the Established Titles scam

What a great video! Like they always say, its the rider not the bike!!

More of these please

Loved this!! Minus the pratice typo ;)

Love when this channel becomes a mountain bike channel 😂

Very close to 3 Million!

Brilliant video. What a lovely cheerful funny tall bloke.

Goes to show it isnt all about the tool you're using, its about skill and technique. Ben smashed it on that tiny thing

This new format is pretty cool, though a little bit more insight on the technical aspect of each field (future videos) would be nice.

Just about to hit 3 million subcribers I see. Let's gooo!