He just yeeted the suspension fork that is more expensive that my bike lol.

@pearlsstuff2861

3 жыл бұрын

haha 😂🤣 yeah i thought the same thing🤟

@valesz4140

3 жыл бұрын

True

@ratchetwolf6336

3 жыл бұрын

Same

@registratedforever

3 жыл бұрын

Yeeted ?

@radzieckigraczproductions3

3 жыл бұрын

@@registratedforever yeet means throwing something with a lot of force and power over a distance

Blake can even shred a canoe on the trails😅

@YettiFrog

3 жыл бұрын

In the winter when everything is been snowed over that’s actually very fun to take a kayak down the trail just a real cheap kayak

@timmatthewson5804

3 жыл бұрын

You should start a petition

@kevinshort3943

3 жыл бұрын

They make excellent sleds.

@jasperbetty6889

3 жыл бұрын

Dude Blake could ride a steam train

@Cheapsh0t247

3 жыл бұрын

the challenge has been set, can Blake canoe down Windhill?

I want to see the pre production video where Blake tells everyone about his song idea

@notyours6275

3 жыл бұрын

I want to see his wife's reaction to these clips

Imagine Blake using this bike on Mega Avalanche 😂 It will be the greatest achievement in history of mountain biking. "Blake The 🐐".

@mihkus

3 жыл бұрын

RIP every joint in hes body.

@yacoubhussain992

3 жыл бұрын

Don't give him the idea

@reuben911

3 жыл бұрын

if he does i will sub😂

@the_spanner_ch7mp

3 жыл бұрын

Rigid fatty 😀 👍

@jirosantos2587

2 жыл бұрын

BMX USERS🧢

5:46 - if this doesn't turn up on Spotify, I shall be partially disappointed.

@BlakeSamson8

3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha 😆 🤔

@olliegreen974

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah Blake put it on spotify

@leventeszucs4146

3 жыл бұрын

@@olliegreen974 wheeeree???

@olliegreen974

3 жыл бұрын

@@leventeszucs4146 oh no sorry I didn’t mean that he had put it on Spotify I meant like; yeah Blake, you should put it on spotify

The video nobody wanted but everyone needs 😂😂 Quality content lads

This reminds me of an interview I once heard with a guy who directed a film about old-time alpine skiers. One of his big concerns was finding people who still knew how to ski in the old-school style he'd seen in vintage films. It turned out the solution was easy: put expert modern skiers in old fashioned equipment. Once they figured out how to ski in the stuff, they looked exactly like the guys in the old movies. Blake is rediscovering the way we used to ride before suspension forks. You want your connection to the bike at the pedals and grips to be secure, but your joints have to be super relaxed. You have to make quick but careful line choices on trails you'd ride in your sleep on a modern bike. You couldn't go too fast, but you couldn't slow down either or an obstacle your suspension fork handles now would send you OTB. I was particularly interested to hear is Blake mentioning moving his weight back. That's used to be a poor man's suspension fork; you shift your weight back to unweight the front wheel in the hope that it will float over obstacles rather than send you OTB. That's why you see old timers descending with their backsides way out over their rear wheel, although even back in the day you wanted to be as far forward as you dared so you had room to move.

@icantgivecredit871

Жыл бұрын

I like this comment because you provide great supplemental insight (along with an interesting anecdote, to boot) without sounding out of touch with reality. On videos like this, I more commonly see comments wherein the commentator is arrogantly proclaiming that he - having ridden rigid in the '90s - can [allegedly] smoke newbies on their expensive enduro bikes, with his rigid '80s/'90s bike.

Nicely ridden! I think there is a case to be made for running a rigid MTB, like we did back in the early nineties: 1. It's a lot cheaper with no suspension. 2. You can build a lighter bike. 3. There's less maintenance and there are fewer things to break. 4. Riding becomes more of a challenge. A regular "boring" trail is not as boring when you're on a rigid. 5. You're forced to work on skills. Line choice is crucial on a rigid and those wheel lifts need to be on point. Are there drawbacks? Yes, undoubtedly. You'll be slower, more beaten up and you'll learn to hate root carpets or washboards. :) But you can still have a lot of fun!

@ShortGuac

2 жыл бұрын

You forgot the most important pro for rigid bikes. Knowing that you're better than everyone on the mountain ;) haha

@mr.fabulousmegardev6256

2 жыл бұрын

points 1 and 3 make rigids THE most accessible bicycles for many people, and are great for either daily commutes or long distance travel with panniers for DAYS where the nearest bicycle shop is at least kilometers away.

@Big_Boss92

2 жыл бұрын

I just got a Trek FX2 2022 disc, I hit roots under concrete that makes my bike rattle in total darkness on the commute home, is this damaging my bike or could damage it? I don't hit them at crazy speed as their are pedestrians about on the cycle route. How would I know if I messed up my wheel? (Brand new bike and new cyclist here)

@br9760

2 жыл бұрын

All the 90s folks ride full suspensions fat bikes on basic XC trails because they tore themselves up on rigids lol. Sure its no regrets though lol

@br9760

2 жыл бұрын

@@Big_Boss92 Road bikes are pretty tough too, just not as tough as MTBs or gravel bikes.

At 8:43 Blake actually forgot he was wearing a helmet and he was scratching his head 😂😂😂

@julienbenvenuto7475

3 жыл бұрын

His helmet is a biological extension of his head now.

@ryanford5387

3 жыл бұрын

Full helmetisation

@julienbenvenuto7475

3 жыл бұрын

@Jempoy Mtb can't find these near my home in France. Quite happy with my Bell Super 3R anyway :)

@dineshdas8392

3 жыл бұрын

You guys are so lucky but there not A mountain bike trail in India 😔 but I still love mountain bikes 🤘😎🤘

@ryanford5387

3 жыл бұрын

@@julienbenvenuto7475 I also find Bell helmets ridiculously comfortable. The amount of time I've nearly left without it because I barely notice it when I am wearing it!

When suspension forks first came in to the bike shop I use to work at, I would describe the benefits of suspension being like wearing a wetsuit surfing, they effectively allow you to bike for longer. Effectively suspension reduces fatigue, but rigid bikes have their own fun as you have to read the trails a little more and a heavy rooted section is as scary as a set of doubles on a full sus.

That's it! He's finally CRACKED!

Blake's gremlin laugh is my only source of serotonin

@DAZLM

3 жыл бұрын

his laugh sounds like a hyena to me.

Wish I had a tenth of Blake's energy and skills. 😁

That’s more like it! That’s the way I started back in the 80’s! Awesome!

I loved the little voice saying ‘just send it’.

My favorite part was 5:49 when blake was dancing and singing... He's bringing the hypes...

As somebody who rides a fully rigid bike, this was highly entertaining. I was not surprised to see him change his riding style and notice the differences, but I was also impressed to see him genuinely attempt so much with it. I think there are some very different experiences compared to riding with suspension, and riding technique and approach are necessarily very different as a result. With a "suspensionized" bike, the bike is designed to absorb the shock, so the body remains stiff in order to maintain control. Obviously the reverse is true with rigid, and even the hands should be a bit more relaxed and even looser when going over roots etc, and padded gloves are a must. It makes you better at reading the terrain and picking lines, the margin for error decreases significantly. The same lines could also be used with a suspension bike, but since it's maybe not necessary, that skill can be lost or underappreciated. So yeah, I think as he is coming to realize, it takes a bit more attention, skill, and definitely gloves, but it's a rewarding experience. Also, climbing is way more efficient because suspension isn't soaking up energy and you are lighter. I liken it to trail running in minimalist shoes versus trail shoes with lots of padding and protection. You fatigue a little quicker but you are more in tune with your surroundings.

I love my cheep rigid "mtb" with nice fast cassette and pretty slim rubbers (2.0). And yeah imo it's better than gravels. You need to ride different - don't lock-up your elbows and take any uneven terrain on your arms. But you get some speed boost and climbing is much easier than on full-sus. And last I think rigid teach you how to ride better and more technical.

@MangoJim90

3 жыл бұрын

yep! and tons of additional emotions :> love it

@brendanwagnersayshi

3 жыл бұрын

Rode my rigid trek for 10 years beat it hard. Then I got a bike with suspension and I didn’t like it. I just feels better to me.

Blake doesn't need front suspension, his front wheel hardly touches the ground.

@Zedia949

3 жыл бұрын

He doesn't even need a front wheel 😂😂😂

I did this on an older hardtail. Had a rigid fork, but was also running a Surly Knard 3 inch tire up front which helped. It was fun. I miss that bike!

Ride a 90’ ridged too… 30-45 min tops when on my ride. Hands go numb no matter what. Great torque and handling but your body pays for it if you push it to hard . Still love every bit! Great video 🤙

Oh mate. I started riding on a rigid bike, a late 80s Specialized Stumpjumper rigid... My dad's commuting bike. I remember the hand ache. From the bumps, but also, from the three finger braking one needed to do with ancient canti brakes. Good times.

I rode a rigid fork all summer this year as I was waiting to buy a full suspension. There was one long day of very bumpy trails, and for two weeks after I couldn't close my hands all the way. They looked like they were still holding the handlebars, so I can attest to his thumbs hurting there!

LOVE that Afrikaans accent Blake! high five from South Africa ;)

@thomascb344

3 жыл бұрын

🇿🇦🇿🇦

@YoYo-yb2pp

3 жыл бұрын

Me too! 🇿🇦

@bauke-LV426

3 жыл бұрын

absolutely love that too! And I'm not even from south africa :)

@cheekemunkee7623

3 жыл бұрын

Aweeeeeee

@grahamarthur

3 жыл бұрын

Although Greg sounds nothing like that as he’s not Afrikaans...

Props Blake, you really like testing out the limits and you always have so much fun and enthusiasm when you do.

Blake you have just made yourself immortal with that song.

Still have my rigid Bianchi mountain bike I use it on flat trails and the road complete with old school bar ends and a front triple 🤣 still in perfect condition . Out ran some serious bad ass dogs on my old bike .

It is just a different way of riding and you can have just as much fun without suspension. My experience in a flat region is that for most people their suspension helps to smooth out their own shortcomings and mistakes and it helps to cycle longer before getting tired. Sure, there are tracks where it makes a huge difference, but realistically most riders won't cycle there anyways.

Been excited for this vid, I've been riding rigid exclusively for the past two years. You wouldn't think it but a nice grippy set of gloves and soft thick grips help a lot with hand fatigue.

Why did that song hit hard 😂

@bP-yr3po

3 жыл бұрын

The original was a sample of Third Stone From The Sun by Jimi Hendrix

Blake is an absolute mad lad - and so full of positive energy. Love it!

"I need clips for my hands, so they won't bounce off"... Priceless! Blake, please try stand up comedy one day! Please! 😂😂

@Durwood71

Жыл бұрын

That's why you carry spare zip ties.

Funny as always Blake! 👊 Problem is the frame's geo wasn't designed to be ridden with a rigid fork. As we've all (punters and bike companies alike) have come to realise in the last few years is that geometry is king (130mm 29ers slaying all types of terrain). When you design a rigid bike you need to design it from the ground up and include the forks in that design (anyone recently read about manufacturers designing their frames specifically around a shorter offset fork?). Slapping a bladed fork on a hardtail isn't optimum and you're going to need at least a 35mm internal rims and minimum 2.5" tyres both ends. Last thing - how chuffed was Blake with his line down the 'really steep gnarly' section? He'd picked the trail apart and nailed his line and was buzzing... Ain't that why we're all MTB-ing? Rigid riding enables you to unlock that level of satisfaction on many more occasions than full suss bikes. Lots of options out there - check out Stooge Cycles if you're looking to unlock the big boss level of MTB Stoke! ✌️

@brucejones8749

3 ай бұрын

Amen Brother!!

As a South African, I can confirm you've got the Greg Minnaar/South African accent down to a tee 👌

@ivanbergman8685

3 жыл бұрын

Music to my ears.

@thelonewolf3515

3 жыл бұрын

Isn't he south african himself 🤔

@thelonewolf3515

3 жыл бұрын

Zimbabwe it is

@neldanjansevanrensburg5085

3 жыл бұрын

@@thelonewolf3515 This is awesome to find out! Explains the unique personality 🤠

@thelonewolf3515

3 жыл бұрын

@@neldanjansevanrensburg5085 yeah, i love this guy and he can do all kinds of accents 😂🤙🏻

Hey gmbn Blake! Thanks for reminding me of the Rocky mountain Blizzard I rode in the mid 80s when I was a bike tech in Whistler British Columbia Canada! You have it too easy with that new fangled geometry and those futuristic disk brakes and huge tires! Good to see you having retro fun! Ride ride ride!

This does answer questions about going full rigid. I don't use suspension to save weight; but then again, I'm never really trying to go so fast down hill. Its the up hill stuff that I really enjoy.

I have a lot of fun on my rigid bike, but videos like these inform me that I could be having more fun on a fully "suspensionized" bike.

BLAKE IS MY FAVOURITE!!!

Doh, everybody did until the mid 90s. In my case for 2 decades before I got my first Rockshox 'long travel'. 80mm, LOL and then it was absolutely amazing! Nice vid and skillage as always Blake.

Best episode ever, not sure how you gonna top this... 😆 Blake's a beast on anything with 2 wheels!

Best video you’ve done. I had fun just watching! I need suspension, 67 & aches in joints. Broke my leg 2 months ago. Looking so forward to killing it again!

Keep it up Blake!! You’re videos keep getting better and better!!!

back in 90's, MTB were still rigid XC bike.

I love Blake's crazy attitude in these videos

Love you man for doing this trial. Reminds me of the simple pleases on life, albeit along with the pain. You are a jem!

I love that gmbn is really letting Blake have fun and get weird. Its way more fun to watch

My favourite gmbn video by far

I was crying 🤣🤣🤣 thanks for the effort that you´ve put into this episode guys^^

Loved this video! And loving the glases in the song! It made my day a lot better! :-D

Excellent video! Blake projects a addictive enthusiasm for everything he is doing. Its very catching..... Excuse me, I must go shred!

This is probably the best / funniest video I have seen in this channel so far! Keep it up! 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

5:46- the best edit gmbn ever made! Cracked me up!!

Sick man I love new uploads from gmbn

Are you kidding me? Rap Blake!! Oh my, I didn't expect that, I love it!

Thank you Blake and the GMBN crew, that made my Sunday morning. Keep up the great work.

@BlakeSamson8

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome dude. Glad you liked it

@andyraven6219

3 жыл бұрын

@@BlakeSamson8 I certainly did. 🙂

One of Blake’s best videos. I’m all for more rigid content.

@lowpowermodelife

Жыл бұрын

P.S. ESI grips + (padded) Gloves = Clips for hands, chrome, fox, rapha etc

Blake is simply amazing. Great jokes, great riding, great content.

Thats the video i was looking for.... thank you so much😍😍😍😍

This is the greatest video on this channel. I don't even know how to ride, but it's fantastic.

Blake kills it every time!

Suspensionisation... This video was pure gold!

Just scored an older bianchi sass full rigged single speed and I love it! I love gears too but coming from a bmx background I'm loving the rigid!

BRILLIANT scripting, acting and editing in this one!!

loved it, look at him having so much fun on a simple bike

This is so perfectly manic. I've just subscribed!

Blake is to GMBN what Matt used to be for GCN. Please NEVER let him go. So funny video, just what I need for a hard day like today.

Since I have a rigid bike, i was waiting for this video :D

I’ve recently gotten into MTB so I bought an early 90’s Schwinn with no suspension. By the end of the day I was able to do the black diamond trails at one of the local parks.

@theymademepickaname1248

2 жыл бұрын

I call bs.

Finally something original on the channel - best video this year in my opinion =)

Love the music video! I’ll watch any video that Blake makes. He’s such an awesome character

you guys are mind readers! i was just contemplating on changing my cheap suspension fork to a rigid fork and was thinking if its worth it.

@JAfonsoNunesMartins10

3 жыл бұрын

Why would you do it? You have cheap air forks from Rocksox for examle

@JB-1138

3 жыл бұрын

Been writing a rigid bike for about the last two years. Before this I had a cheaper fully suspended bike. The full suspension felt heavy and sluggish unless going down hill. I bought the Raleigh Redux 1. It's technically not a mountain bike. It's a heavy duty, city bike. That I have put gravel tires on. It's a great bike. A front suspension sure would be nice on the really bumpy trails.

@JAfonsoNunesMartins10

3 жыл бұрын

@@JB-1138 Everyone says you should NEVER buy cheap full sus, for me a full sus is worth the money when it's 2k or more. If you don't have that money buy a nice hard tail

@maliktube7374

3 жыл бұрын

@@JB-1138 thanks for the help sir!

@maliktube7374

3 жыл бұрын

@@JAfonsoNunesMartins10 good point, thing is, my mtb was around $250ish and it was my first bike around 4-5 years ago (I'm 17 now). It still works fine, but the cheap sus fork is annoying me so I'll look into that air fork you mentioned, thanks for that! The bike weighs around 14-15kg however I think that cheap fork puts a bit of weight on, so I thought it'd be a good idea to replace that fork with a new one, I've also bought new shifters and handlebars as well so the bike is already looking it's $800 worth for less than you'd think

Ahhh i just love Blake ! 😂❤️

Excellent video. Keep it up!!

i love videos with blake it´s just pure carnage then :D , more videos with blake !!!

this might be the best gmbn video up to date

Totally with you , downhilled a fully rigid for years

Back hops 'martin will love it 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Oh yes! Speed is your friend when on fully rigid, or a bike as we called them back in the day. Suspension was only provided by your arms and legs... we had the tyres pumped!

I just spent the last 11 mins of my life laughing my a** off! This is probably your best comedy yet Blake 🤣🤣

rlly love this mans energy lol,Quality content!

this filum is amazing, Blake your one stylish uplifting dude

Blake, you are so entertaining. Love it.

Awesome video Blake! 🍻👍😎

Very entertaining. Thanks for the video.

About as hard as you can push it... So long as your okay with mega arm pump haha.

I think this is the best GMBN video I have ever seen! Lockdown has done a number on Blake I think XD

Great music! Especially the old surf guitar!

Epic video Blake!!!

Now time for the mega avalanche????

Interesting take on it - seems to be pretty different than how Neil felt about the rigid forks on the Orbea XC bike a few months back

Been wanted a video of them shredding a fully rigid as I have a rigid fatty. Nice to know it can be done.

Blake you are insane! deffo the funniest GMBN presenter!🤣🤘

LOL! I ride a fully rigid Kona Unit SS with an MRP carbon fork. Not always, but it's fun to switch it up sometimes. Granted, the trails here on Long Island NY are like carriage roads compared to what you were riding, but I feel like the bike reminds me to concentrate on my basic riding skills.

I live the humor in your vids maaan! 🤙🏻😉

Love the look of the rigid 🧡

That was great man!!!!!

I still have, ride, and enjoy my 1994 LL Bean Approach rigid which so bought new. Basically, it's a rebadged Specialized Hardrock. With modest updates this bike still is a ton of fun to ride!

The funiest video, i've enjoyed it very much

Not only is this guy a great host he's one heck of a rider always fun to watch.

Awesome skills, mate!