That's a ton of nice gear you've got there, but have you ever tried riding in your birthday suit? Now that is freedom.

@175thStreet

4 жыл бұрын

Haha!

@BigVanLittleAdventures

4 жыл бұрын

Nice

@WorldwideCyclery

4 жыл бұрын

@@tedstriker7248 😂😂👌

@paulholyoak

4 жыл бұрын

They have laws preventing those kinds of shenanigans in Australia :(

@netposerx

4 жыл бұрын

His seat says "No"

“Just go ride”, enough said. Some of life’s most profound thoughts short and sweet.

@mikerotchburns1622

4 жыл бұрын

im waiting for a lawsuit for that

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it hits home for ya!

I like how honest you are about your gear, its refreshing!

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Much more easy for me to talk about than bike geometry!

@foosballer

4 жыл бұрын

@@bkxc people can talk about geometry all they want, but it always comes down to feel.

@julians.2597

3 жыл бұрын

@@foosballer BUT THIS GEOMETRY CHANGY THINGY GIVES ME ANOTHER 5MM WHEELBASE HEIGHT!?!?!

When people ask me what I want for Christmas I will link them to this video!

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Most definitely!

@cruz-vasquezleonel6850

4 жыл бұрын

Same

As a long distance hiker i feel you on the fleece lasting ten years. Any gear holding up that long becomes a much loved item.

That thumbnail is actually the same picture as his first picture on Tinder

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha

9:45 this is one of the best MTB shots I have seen! You look super in it!

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, lightning struck!

I love how your video are useful, entertaining, casual yet professional! Love it!

Complaining about having a 31" waist? I need to get out and ride more.

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Get on it!!

I remember watching your first video where you left your full time job. It’s great to see this venture has become a sustainable source of income for you. Love all the product links and detailed reviews.

Your a top human being first & foremost !!! Your wonderful adventures all over the world ! The way you come across, so humble ! You share your trials & tribulations with us all ! We are a special community who love the outdoors & being up in the mountains ' that's when we all truly come alive ! & i think i can say for nearly all of us ; your a great inspiration to us all ,great video, great foremat ! Keep rocking & rolling brian 👍🏼🤘🏻👌🏻👊🏼🌲🌲🚵🌲🌲😎

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you appreciate it Andrew!

That actually shed some light on gears choice Brian! Thanks man! Lots of nice stuff by the way and A HUGE +1 for the FIVETEN Kestrel Lace. Got a pair of those myself and I absolutely love them!

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

I figured it would be a good help to some folks!

I got the Stage helmet exactly because it's so light and airy and I freakin' love it. It is also downhill rated, which makes me feel confident I'll be safe. Besides, I'm not exactly riding in Rampage. Also, it fits my big head nicely with the interchangeable padding. Also, also, that Fidlock strap is the shiz.

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Good points all around!

@harrybailey3591

4 жыл бұрын

Just started downhill biking. And looking for a helmet would you recommend a full face over anything else ? I can ride a bike well so not a novice but obviously still Important to protect yourself. What helmets would you recommend

Great tips and Enthusiasm. Top notch presentation and anecdotal info is always the best. You have ‘been there’. I’m 66 and can’t remember not cycling, Ha! For decades same issue with waist straps when backpacking, fishing, cycling, etc. My waist is about 29”...run out of tightening range. I cut the straps and sew the ends. An advantage of being light is that once a year mishap...I still bounce and just dust myself off. As a geologist cycling gets me into some remote areas of our nearby Canadian Rockies. Cycle then hike. However, much of the time when casual riding I prefer a handlebar pack to a back pack. The newer ones can handle a surprising amount of ‘stuff’. Safety gear oher than a Helmut...kneepads..! and did I say knee pads? In winter I add elbow and wrist guards if icy.

Hey brian!! I get what you’re saying about socks, everytime i ride with my “ti-kcuf” socks i always feel like sending the hell out of stuff and throw my bike around! Great video, see you on the trail!

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Haha, I remember those socks!!

Love the "Just go ride" mantra. I haven't gone mountain biking since 1999! Still have my old diamondback. Am getting it fixed up so I can just start to ride. Nothing special, just getting some miles in. I may look the fool, but at least I can get some cycling experience back again before thinking of...gasp!!...a proper road bike. Thanks for the positive message!

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Get out there!!

Yeah Brian a video of the stuff you pack as well would be great. Always useful to see what different riders pack. Look forward to that one 👍

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

It's coming!

Thanks for showing us the gear that keeps everything going behind the scenes. At best we see your shirt and gloves but it's good to see the range of stuff you have :) Loving the video's as always and can't wait for the next epic ride :)

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed this!

Thanks for the info regarding clothing. With regards to shoes, I use Shimano ME7. I managed to get them on sale. They are not cheap, but they are so stiff as they are reinforced, It really helps with performance. I use them on my road bikes as well and they are superb. The sole is excelent. You can walk over rocks with them. I had to push my bike up a narrow trail with huge sharp rocks as well as boulders, they were great and the gradiant of the trail was 23% according to my Garmin Satnav

I love my troy lee raid pads, knee and elbow. they are substantial enough to protect your forearms and elbows when you case real bad and go otb or slip out of a berm at 30 mph. but they aren’t too cumbersome. in addition to the raid elbow pads, I also have the speed sleeves. they are slimmer and less substantial, but save your forearms and elbows from scrapes and minor crashes.

Good video Brian, something I do with my knee pads is store them in a mesh helmet bag ,it allows them to air out. When I wash them I put them in the bag and have a fan blowing on them they dry quickly that way.

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Oh nice! I really like that idea.

Alpinestars makes a combo shin & knee pad - very comfortable and love mine because I can pull longer socks up and tuck under the shin pad to completely cover your lower legs for a bit of abrasion protection. Really reduces the number of cuts and scrapes on your lower legs.

Can't beat Merino tops and socks, keeps you warm when wet, breaths well and don't need to wash after every ride, can ride for few hot days before it needs washing and can go to pub in it after sweaty ride. Merino socks best thing ever especially when wet and cold, no more frozen cold wet feet on wet rides. Mons Royal bike stuff is amazing, expensive but lasts well, I'll never but a polyester riding top again.

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Yes! I have seen the Mons Royale stuff but always been intimidated by the price. But damn, I should listen to my own advice and invest in quality goods.

@niteryder50

4 жыл бұрын

Not cheap but is cheaper merino stuff out there or wait for sale, Fox riding top pretty similar price in NZ

I also bought 5 pairs of my favourite padded undershort liners, but I ended using road bib shorts under the baggies. I prefer over-the-shoulder straps than elastic bunching on my stomach

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Nice!

For glasses I personally recommend Oakley flak 2.0 Xl for glasses to ride with having the polarized versions helps tremendously. They come in different prism technologies for trail ridingand I like how they enhance the colors along with having polarisation to reduce glares I think they make a great combination and bonus the lenses are replaceable so if you scratch them you can replace them in the all plastic frame pops apart and disconnects so they are extremely difficult to break.

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Nice! I dig the recommendations

I've been wanting this type of video for awhile! Cheers!

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

Great information, you've given me some great ideas for Christmas gifts....thanks!

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Perfecto!

Brian & Co. A small tip I've found is when you wash & dry lycra or moisture wicking materials. I wash my gear on the warm setting, and then throw them in the drier with the temp off. It's a good way to air dry when the sun & wind won't do it au naturel. Using heat in the dryer will destroy moisture wicking material. It heats up like the material is ready to catch fire. Good practical review... You ride in more conditions than most of us, so we probably don't have the range of clothing you have. Whatever keeps you dry & comfortable - it might be cr*ppy out, but get on your bike and ride.

@someoneelse1904

4 жыл бұрын

I accidentally did that with a helly hansen base layer and ended up with a very small, very crispy, t-shirt 👍🏼

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Good tips!!!

Recently purchased the Oakley field jackets with the prism trail lens..great in low light and increases contrast to see all those trail undulations. Great for wind protection as well. Best glasses I have tried so far.

@SoulClubCoffee

4 жыл бұрын

I just got those a couple of days ago!

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Nice!!

13:19 expect it to get some wear when it's been about 3 years, I have a review of the the 16L enduro FR backpack on my website, I show how worn it got of course. The most worn things were the the Velcro, it was not working, zippers, the zipper on the phone compartment failed, the thread that held the coil in plaice failed, it probably wore so fast due to me taking phone in and out of it so often to take photos, the material of the backpack, in the compartments I could see thee wear. Now I use Neo 16L, i like the new back protector, it's external, and keeps the back cooler, it's not a gimmick it actually works. the backpack you show here also look like it would be pretty cool, apart from lower back where the big thing is.

Hey totally agree about helmet color, I go with a hi-vis yellow to be seen on the short road section from my house to the trails!

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Or so it's easier for the refs to see when an opposing player takes your helmet off and tries to bludgeon you with it!

@masonrudolph7249

4 жыл бұрын

@@bkxc NOOO not you too:( weird seeing my name on the news

For your backpack straps, try to staple the strap to the elastic band. That way you can tight it and loosen it but it will never leave the elastic band again and fly around (I had some good whips because it was loosen!)

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Oh nice, I like that idea!

That's some nice gear, I always wait till the end of the season and it's all on sale 😃

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Super smart!

Give the IXS Carve knee pads a try if you get a chance. Super cozy, don't move during wrecks, and easy to wash.

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Nice! I love recommendations!

Great stuff & vid. I dunno what Pearl is doing, but anything I and my lady have used from them from has performed above and beyond. From chamois and jerseys to winter "lobster" gloves, everything from Pearl Izumi just works and lasts.

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

That's a good endorsement!

very creative thumbnail I must say hahah happy for you getting that sponsorship!!

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

get the Oakley Holbrook metal frame there very very sturdy and light but there a bit pricey but honestly worth it for me

That was a great video thanks Brain is nice to have a real life view on stuff. I had the same thing happen with my knee pads, I think. nature is too smart for MTBiker!!!!

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stuart! Long time no see!!

I fully stand by my Forefront 2, I'm on my second one now after a decent crash broke my first one. Landed head first down a 3 meter ditch while fully loaded, and walked away without a major injury. The MIPS layer had broken free as designed, there was a hairline fracture running the length of the helmet, but it all looked structurally sound. The next day I bought the exact same helmt

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

That's a fantastic endorsement, glad to hear it dude!

@kianferre5727

4 жыл бұрын

Rip

The Evoc Explorer Bag - I am NOT a skinny guy and the bag kind of fits. One upside is that when you break your clavicle - the shoulder straps of the bag make a decent brace and you can walk/ride out of the forest. Avoid the trees.

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Ahh man!

Great Stuff!!! It was pretty insightful to see what your gear is. Keep ripping and remember to Live-Life-Loud🤘🏽🤙🏽

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!! Long time no see!!

Sick kit BK. Definitely agree with those 5.10 kestrels being winners! Love them!

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks my man!

Just got me a Diamondback Outlook on Craigslist. Dont have much gear and hearing your words, Just Go Ride is awsome.

Bike stoke level: high! Another great reason to wear a light colored helmet is to reflect more sunlight and heat during warm weather rides. I ran into you when I was MTBing in Aubrun in 2018 or 2019 - cheers.

Hey Brian, this was a great video. Would you ever be motivated to make a video about your training/workout regime. Obviously getting out and riding makes up a large bulk of your fitness training, but I’d be interested to see whether anything else you do could be amalgamated into a standard ‘workout week’ for those who aren’t able to dedicate that time. I’m sure there’d be a fair few who’d be interested. Cheers for the consistently awesome content 👍🏼

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

I go to CrossFit a few times a week as well, and that has been a really amazing experience with how fun it is and how much strength I've gained. You just show up, the workout is already made and it's always different!

is it just me? or is the quality of this video in the nuggetorium blows the roof off? love it! 👌

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you dig it!

Recently hit my head SUPER hard and ended my season. Hit so hard that I felt the chin bar twist and the goggles hit the trail so hard that I had a black eye from them being forced into my eye socket. Kids, for the love of god, PLEASE wear your helmets. Spare no expense here if you're able. This is likely the reason I walked away without a concussion and just a broken hand.

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Wow! Which helmet were you wearing?

@J14Mizz

4 жыл бұрын

@@bkxc Bell super 3R modular. Never again with the 2 piece.

Dude when I was a kid, we were super poor so, there wasnt much under the tree at Christmas but there was usually a fresh pair of socks and its hard to beat the feeling of fresh socks

Thanks for the gear check! I’ll have to check out those Pear Izumi liner shorts, good affordable chamois are hard to come by!

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Yep, I dig em!!

Hot tip with the straps on your backpack mate...... I was in the army and we would roll up the excess, flatten it and wrap it in electrical tape. That way it does not flap around and if you ever need more length you can take the tape off and unravel it. Hope that helps! 😃🇦🇺👍

Just a suggestion for the backpack straps, I always use a zip tie to hold all the excess together. Just bundle it all up and wrap a zip tie around it. Rarely do you need to adjust them but it's still there if you ever lend it to someone else or get larger than a 31" waist! Haha...keep the videos coming!

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Haha good tip!

I’ve had problems finding good glasses too, then I saw Georgia Leslie wearing those Smith Wildcats. I don’t own them but They look perfect.

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Nice!

Ohhhh nice upload Brian! interesting gears you have. Liked and Shared as always!

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks my man!!

for sun glasses i wear pit vipers double wide rainbow polarized they are $100 but totally worth it i wear they every where and just went to sedona arizona on double black diamond trails and stay on great

quality and sincere gear review!

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

The TLD Stage is designed for trail/light enduro riding (some pro used it in EWS events this year) it's perfect for this but it's not a real DH full face helmet. Goggles recommandations for no pushing down on the nose : Melon Optics Parker MTB

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Ordering the goggles now!

That's why when you find something you really love like that fleece but 2 or 3 of it.

I like your energy, bro! Nice video! 🙂

Good stuff Brian. I supposed to buy that fiveten kestrel lace, but I end up buying the north wave enduro mid because it just went out of stock. Thanks for sharing us your gears Brian! Ride safe!

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Hopefully those shoes work well for ya!

@MTBPlaygrounds

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian ride safe always! Keep inspiring people.

I have problems with dangling straps too after the elastic gets stretched out on my bag. I use Velcro cable ties to wrap up the excess cord.

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Oh nice, I like that tip!

Shame about the Smith sunglasses, I have a cool pair and am delighted with them. Really comfortable and great coverage around your eyes for protection. I use them for road biking too! Great video man

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Nice! Glad they work for you!

Evoc back packs are awesome!!! Still have my Enduro blackline

Good viddy dude. Honestly I'm interested in your cable free deraileur. Pretty sweet, new to me.

I'm always rooting for you.

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Our version of Rei in UK is probably mountain warehouse. I literally have 10 of their fleeces that cost a fiver each. I swear they are the same as my £130 quid Patagonia version!

Great video! Awesome bkxc merch!

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a ton Dusan!

Nice video. I think all of us can relate to the REI sweater. Something that’s been tried and trusted.

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Most definitely! It's nice having such a dependable piece of gear.

To put on a fullface, go face first and roll it on. You can also roll it off by lifting the face bar up and roll it back.

nice bike trail you got out there sir. I enjoy the view since i cannot go to places you've been sir. Im from the Philippines.

I can't wait until you hit 1 million subscribers, it's coming my friend, momentum is unpredictable.

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Hector!

I have a fidlock strap on my ski helmet but I think I need to get it added to my next bike helmet. Looks like a super nice feature.

@eg-xf5ic

Жыл бұрын

I tried to use an ixs trigger helmet with a fidlock. Helmet was fantastic but I had to return it because the fidlock was pinching me in the neck way too often.

Dude, no wonder you had to go and buy a van to haul all this stuff 😁. My fav is the Marmot longsleeve. The form is awesome as you said.

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha yes!

Tld helmet actually offer a lot of protection according to Virginia Tech. I really love mine although I don’t have the full face one yet. I will be getting one soon.

A gearhead's Christmas came early! Thankyou!

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

Hey Brian thanks for the the input on the big nose and glasses that work ive been having a hard time finding a good pair ive used the helly hansens work glasses from Marks work wear they feel amazing.

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Oh nice, I'll look those up!

@yegmtb8377

4 жыл бұрын

www.marks.com/en/helly-hansen-workwear-carbon-series-safety-glasses-38333.html#38333%5Bcolor%5D=SILVER&38333%5Bsize%5D=ONE Here's a link to the glasses im talking about i love them.

100% mx goggles are my goto goggles! Something to consider I always point out is I purchased a pair of Scott goggles for my son and both him and I broke out with a rash so something to consider when purchasing full goggles

Thumbnail got me. Had to click. 😊 Oh, and great info on your gear! Thanks!

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Haha thanks!!

Interesting on the whoop sponsorship given your post BC ride review

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

I had two big gripes: 1) MTB activities always seemed to be overinflated "This is the most intense activity in the history of Whoop!". Whoop says if you wear it on your bicep instead of the wrist it will be more accurate. 2) I hated to be reminded that my recovery was bad because I had no immediate control over it -- as I live in a world surrounded by numbers I can't control telling me I'm doing a crappy job every day. I'm trying not to take that number so seriously, and I can only really control how much sleep I get and trying not to overtrain. The recovery number helps guide my workouts, but it's not going to make or break me if I feel good when I wake up.

I’d recommend trying out the Oakley fuel cell sunglasses. Plastic lenses so they won’t shatter. Thin sides so they fit in helmets. Good coverage. Oakley is advertised as an “athletic” sunglasses for those reasons. Mostly the plastic lenses. I can’t stress not wearing glass lenses enough.

@bkxc

9 ай бұрын

Great recommendation!

13:29 You might have gotten a too big size, but to me it looks fine, they just did this to make sure people with beer belly can wear it, mine also has this, but not a problem for me, it pretty much looks the same when I wear it. if this is too much of a problem, size down, Evoc has several sizes, it's not a one size fits all, like USWE for example. you should have looked into this before buying it, measure your upper body, and then try it if it did not fit, send it back and try smaller size.

Roll up excess strap materials and use some tape. Probably electrical but take your pick. Doubles if tape is needed down the line

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

I found something on Amazon called "dominators" to hold them in place

Awesome gear check, sound advice :)

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks bud!!

I use the smith rover you should try that its very comfortable

I do use the oneal goggles, cheap, light and a lot of colors, and they don't squeeze my big nose :-D The Camelbak hip bag / funny bag is the only one that doesn't move around on you, for me it works perfectly. I can fit snacks, spare parts, tools, some money, water and maybe a drink or two in it, it lasts me a whole day if I have a chance to refill my water on my tour. It's even possible to strap a bottle of water, a can of food, camping stove or a rain jacket onto it.

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Sweet, good info!

Good stuff Brian!

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rico!

Got to say, helmet wise; I had one of those non-MIPS, bare bones helmets for a while. It saved my life. It didn’t survive the crash, but the important thing is that I did, so any helmet adds a huge amount of protection! Also...nothing wrist-mounted for heart rate monitors has held up as accurate or repeatable in clinical trials yet. It’s fun as a, I don’t want to use the word toy, but...for fun, I guess, though!

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Good points for sure!

I usually love your videos, but I gladly pay extra for light helmets, as long as they are well designed and fit me well. Light weight does NOT necessarily mean inferior protection. All else equal, lighter equipment means less fatigue, which makes you safer.

Oakley's have an amazing arc for your nose feels great

Try RedBull Spect Eyewear if u getting new glasses ;) expensive but worth the money. The dual temple system will prevent them from falling down

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Nice! I'll check it out

The stage is an enduro helmet made for big days and whatnot, it is meant to be ventilated

I have some Oakleys and yes, the pinch, the headache. Thanks.

@hunterb1855

4 жыл бұрын

Try oversized frames if you don't have them already. I have the Smith Ruckus and really don't get much pinching at all (and I have a watermelon head).

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Oh interesting, never heard of oversized frames!

@hunterb1855

4 жыл бұрын

@@bkxc The Attack Max may actually be an oversized frame. The Smith Wildcats are pretty rad and they fit more like regular sunglasses.

@finn1613

4 жыл бұрын

Pit Viper Doublewide🙃

Weight doesn't always follow with how tough a material is... That's just subjective. Whatever floats your boat.

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Yep, especially with helmets, but if I had to guess, the heavier stuff is gonna work better!

@lamefart

4 жыл бұрын

@@bkxc most likely than not as long as it's from a reputable brand and had MIPS on it I guess. 😅

Great video, mate! I dont think I have as much gear as you haha

@BKXC try out the dango designs GoPro mount for your full face helmet all my racers use it holds well and is very good quality

@11:08 - if it rains it will... *ahem* ...you know... uhhhm... next product, next product.

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Haha BEAD OFF

Brian, your a ROCK STAR! Great attitude, fantastic personality and your passion for MTB'n. Do you ride with a Wahoo or Garmin? Blue skies brother.

Those Pearl Izumi shamis are the bomb indeed! They are the best I've found for the saddle. Great work for sharing and teaching Brian. Question: was it expensive to send Tom Selleck to do your videos in Europe? Get in a little vacation while Tom Selleck does the filming. Ha...

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, Tom might be coming back soon, he's loving the MTB life!

Ha ha, I just got a Troy Lee helmet and thought I was hearing voices. Was just the wind in the air holes. lol

I know that feeling about the knee pads, I have similar D30 knee and Elbow pads, (all be it a from RaceFace) and the care labels do state that they can only be washed 10 times. So I would imagine yours will be similar.

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! Interesting about a 10 time limit.

you are right, those are the greatest mountain bikes shoes of all time

@bkxc

4 жыл бұрын

I dig em!