Respect how Scott doesn’t require this to be an over-the-top commercial for his company. Just let the experience speak.

@Stayjanley

3 жыл бұрын

0.1

@CJinsoo

Жыл бұрын

Yes-and this is why I appreciate the Ibis brand so much with BKXC riding them-it’s just part of the experience when you watch the videos. it speaks for itself.

It maybe a review of the new Exie - However, being a 60+ year old rider, the best part is watching Scott Nicol ride the TRT trail - inspiring to see Scott’s skills and fitness !

@dudeonbike800

3 жыл бұрын

Agree! I just rode Soquel Demo with a 75 yo friend. He schooled me! He would have done another loop; I was done! (I did school him when I was racing 30 years ago, so there's that. But I better do something about this!) But cycling is a great sport you can do forever. Granted, my friend is a genetic freak, but he's a good role model genetic freak!

@zxtenn

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah i will be 66 in December and he is in AMAZING cardio shape

@troyallen5806

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was thinking watching this.

When I'm 67, I hope to still be riding like this! Thanks for the inspiration Scot! Currently 48 and riding more than ever (on schedule for 6,000 miles of dirt this year).

Anyone else get super anxious with how close Brian follows sometimes?

@stevenholden2814

2 ай бұрын

not really

Congrats on earning the privilege of riding a brand new bike with the company founder! Also thanks for a refreshing other-than-gnar-dh-enduro-jumpline ride video.

Yes Brian! One of your best videos ever for me. 71 years young here and ride every day on the Olympic Peninsula, WA. Lots of roots and wet, but my Ripmo AF cuts right through anything with confidence. Never knew bikes could deliver so much fuuuuuun! Thank you so much for sharing a ride with the master himself! Scot Nicol! Mr. Chuck Ibis in person ripping it up in one of this earth's most beautiful locations. Sanity strikes again! Thanks you guys for all the inspiration and dedication to the pure joy of Mountain Biking. Please keep taking care of yourselves you guys, and get Scot a shovel to start digging up at your new digs Brian! heheheh

We need to build more frames in the USA. I'm willing to pay a little more for it.

@lynxg4641

3 жыл бұрын

Well, there are already 2 great CO based companies (GG & Revel) that've been making their carbon frames in their USA for a couple years now AND they don't charge an extra 1k+ for their name -

@mtbkc8975

3 жыл бұрын

@@lynxg4641 Unfortunately Revel = China and Vietnam. GG is 100% USA

@lynxg4641

3 жыл бұрын

@@mtbkc8975 Hum :-\ Thought it was frames and wheels, but just searched and seems you're right, just the wheels are US made :-\ Still their frames sell for at a min 500> cheaper than Ibis or other "brand name" manufacturers.

@twright1211

3 жыл бұрын

@@lynxg4641 I've got a 120 mm GG and love it. And when I feel like I need a little more I'll either swap stays and sus or just the sus alone and have a whole new bike.

@dicknavis7

2 жыл бұрын

Yes finally!!! Too bad they are going to be way over priced!!! Now we just need to learn how to not screw over people and charge a ridiculous amount of money for a product that in reality is worth 1/2 of what bike companies charge. It doesn't cost anywhere close to what they charge to make them.....

Can we just take a moment to appreciate how delicious that hub sounds? And Tahoe never disappoints. What an amazing place.

The bike, the trail, the scenery, the company, seems like you had the perfect day Brian!

Man, that looks like such a soul soothing place to ride

Thanks for the look inside. This is a sweet bike! Super cool to see a peek into how it’s done .

I just wish that this will be a start of the new revolution of bike manufacturing.

@twright1211

3 жыл бұрын

Check out Guerilla Gravity. They've been making their own carbon frames in house in CO for a bit now too. I've got a trail pistol. Best bike I've ridden.

Great video, I love the northern Sierras! Makes me yearn to return... and the conversation with Scott about Ibis and the MTB business and trails was really interesting. One your best videos ever BK, IMHO. Thanks :)

Those are some of the most incredibly beautiful trails i've ever seen. you're so lucky!

Love how subtle and tuned in the bike sounds!

After my accident and my distance from any biking videos, see this one really was inspirational to hear Ibis' story and to see that BKXC is still doing awesome. I am looking to buy a decent priced daily ride for simple rides like this. Thanks for helping me realize why I was on the trails in the first place.

Man I love this idea Ibis has been running with! Good on you gentlemen for creating such a amazing sounding bike & cool video Brian! Love the insight 😎💯

Love seeing the Tahoe trails on here....and the fact that they are only 45 minutes away makes me wanna get out there this weekend! Cheers!

Bought my Ripmo AF last year. Ridden some other bikes since then, for my one bike quiver, still love my Ripmo!! Go Ibis!!

If I ever got the chance to go to America to ride a trail this would be right on the top of the list absolutely stunning thanks for sharing

@dudeonbike800

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, Tahoe has such good riding to offer. But it's generally pretty technical, so be prepared for that. (One 8 hour ride I did years ago a friend said, "I don't feel like I've been riding for 8 hours, but being pummeled!) Flume Trail Tahoe Rim Trail Northstar Hole in the Ground at Donner Pass Donner Rim Trail (in progress) Downieville That would keep you busy! Then you need to ride in the California Redwoods. Then head to Utah to blow your mind! Since you're next door, hit Colorado. They have some hills there! Then maybe Bend Oregon. Then Idaho. Like roots? North Carolina! So much riding to do. So little money and time!

Showing some love from V town! Nice to see another local KZreadr! Keep up the hard work!

Great seeing you two crush big miles and elevation on this exciting new offering. Would love to aquire an Exie to go along side my Ripmo for smashing some epic all day rides.

I just did the ride from Loon Lake (we took the shuttle there) to Flume to Trail to Flume bike rentals with my girlfriend, it was her first ever “real” mountain bike ride. Can’t recommend doing this enough, it’s amazing! Great video as always, hopefully more Tahoe videos on the way soon!

I have to get back to ride Tahoe!!! Awesome riding and scenery. Great video. Did the Flume Trail 15 years ago with my son. One of the best days of my life. I get up there to ski as often as possible but you've reminded me I need to plan a summer trip. Easier said than done from NZ!

What a great trail. You guys have a beautiful country!

The scenery is spectacular!

Brian, your ability to talk and ride (especially on the climbs) never ceases to amaze me lol! Idk how you do it! Awesome video, these trails look gorgeous!

LOVE it! Can't wait to see one of those beauties in person! Hell of a ride too! We've had the personal Chucky tour on that exact loop before and it's the real deal!

love your videos Brian!

Good thing you were able to avoid the smoke!!! It’s been tuff riding out here!

Kudos to Scott for having a bike made in the USA. With the advancement of robotics and the increased cost of shipping it will be more affordable for goods to be made here.

Big kudos to Scott and the crew I love the fact that they support the independent KZreadrs that all of us love the watch that reason alone is a reason to give one a try but we all know that you really don’t even need try one they are that good

Tahoe trails are some of the most beautiful in the world.

That's an awesome bike, looks like a fun ride!

Beautiful blue skies

Perfect weather and trail with awesome views. I enjoyed watching it. :D

That Exie bike is so quite. I hope Ibis took your bike in and did some tuning up for you. Great video. Beautiful views. Making this a bucket list ride for sure. Thanks for all of your inspiration.

Beautiful area. I was visiting Tahoe and Donner area in 1992-1994 for a mototrials championship and at the time I didn’t know anything about Mtb riding. I would love to go back and ride those trails. Scott seems like a good down to earth kind of guy. I wish I could afford one of those seems like a great bike

Awesome vid! Scott is my hero, a true badass!

What a beautiful place to ride.

Craving a long ride after watching this!!! Thnx guys

Beautiful ride. I have not been back to Nevada and Tahoe since the late 80s! It is nice to see these trails. I never knew they were up there. Lol. Ironically, given how scary some of the trail looked the scariest part was the end when you guys had to get back out on the road with the cars! Just a great video.

How much of an understated legend is Scott Nicol! Living the dream on pretty much a wish list ride for me there Brian. :)

I am a big believer in "made in USA," so I must congratulate this company for showing others the way. Just ad soon as I am done paying off my current US made bike by CO Motion I will look for another, and this Exie makes sense.

That bike looks sick! Nice video 👍

Impressive partnership between BKXC and Ibis-great for both parties-and great for us trailriders, too. Ibis is tops on my list for my next bike, primarily from BKXC riding their bikes.

amazing looking ride!

Fantastic trails and scenery 👍

Ah man, I miss Tahoe. Rode the Flume Trail (in the other direction, starting at Spooner Lake) with Flume Trail bikes on a lovely blue first generation Ripley. What a trail.

What a stunning ride, this is just the sort of content that originally made me subscribe.

Great to hear the Ibis is making stuff here. the next ride I buy might just be one of them! USA made products do not get held up in port..

Prob my favorite ride in Tahoe. Amazing!

That exposure above the lake is insane!

Not one squeak or rattle from your bike...NICE. Great views and trails...

I’ve never liked ibis bikes but they just got a ton of respect today from me.

Those Tahoe trails look great. They have defiantly made it onto my retirement hit list.

Beautiful area and nice bike!!! But don't be selfish... multi-use means just that, and only having access on odd days preserves the integrity of the trails, and that helps out all of the volunteers who have to fix our damage. Thanks and be safe!

@dudeonbike800

3 жыл бұрын

Mountain bikers are quickly becoming the largest trail user group in many areas. Yet we're STILL second class citizens. Expect less, get less. The reason trails suffer isn't the use, but the over use. That so many Bay Area parks still prohibit bikes on single track is beyond absurd. The birth place of the mountain bike is as anti bike as it can get. This is crazy, especially in a democracy. We should double our trail mileage in many areas to make up for the lack of access. The Bay Area should be ringed with single track trail. It isn't. It is seriously lacking. And with the popularity of high and middle school mountain biking, expect the sport to continue on its growth curve. Four decades ago, they thought this new sport was a fad. And did "environmental damage." Both proven completely wrong over and over again. Now that we're a large user group, we should no longer beg and plead for trail access. We should EXPECT it! There's no reason for all the bans other than plain bias based on myth and entrenched interests.

That was a beautiful trail

What an amazing day of riding…wow!

Hard to beat those views! Looks like an awesome trail. I’m jealous

😯That ride up the Tahoe Rim Trail to Marlette Peak is tough🥵. I did it Friday with much hike-a-bike.

Love my RipmoAF. Made me an Ibis believer.

I rode the flume before suspension. Did a loop from Spooner Lake. It was amazing.

He for sure made their day

Yeah that was a great ride!

Such a beautiful trail. One day...!

Came for the bike stayed for the awesome trail! Downcountry mtbs is something that interests me, getting that trend moving back to lightweight rippers!

Wow, what a cool guy & such a beautiful place to ride ✌🏻💯

One of my favorite loops. Often head down around Marlette and pick up the Flume trail and drop to Flume Bikes. Then can recharge with a beer and grub right there

nice bike my friend!!!

I have a Ripmo V1 and #27/40 Exie. Both bikes are mediums. My Ripmo is a 31.2 lb build. That’s riding weight with pedals, sealant, tools and cage. The bike is spec’ed with an AXS XX1 drivetrain and dropper, Hope brakes, Zipp 3zeromoto rims and an Assegai up front and Dissector in the rear My Exie is a “burlier” build with all the stuff the anniversary model comes with, but I made a tire swap. The front is a 2.4 Dissector, the rear is a Rekon, I have Time XC 8 pedals (12’s are old out) and an Enve bottle cage. With this spec, ready to ride (bike, tires, sealant, pedals and cage), the bike comes in at 24.7 lbs. There are many places I ride that I wouldn’t take the Exie. The Ripmo is just better with the bigger rocks and roots. But, the vast majority of the East Coast rocks and roots trails I ride are perfect for the Exie. If you have a Ripley, the Exie is likely not needed, but it compliments my Ripmo perfectly. Things I loved about the Exie relative to the Ripmo. - This bike makes more flowy trials more fun. There is a bit more “risk” in the way it feels and I love that. The shorter suspension enhances the sense of speed as I found more connected with the surface. On these trails you realize the bigger Ripmo is blunting the sensations. That makes sense as you want it to blunt the chatter on gnarly trails. But on a lot of trails the Exie is just more fun. - The steering is amazing. Possibly because the fork has less slop (travel)? Could also just be in my head. - the Exie keeps you on your game. Garbage in, garbage out. - The lighter weight is instantly noticeable when you are spinning the bike up to speed. If you ride trails that are tight, winding and cause you you to get back on the gas often, you will love this bike. - The bike climbs great. I actually finished some technical climbs better on this than my Ripmo. Likely because I didn’t run out of gas. Really technical stuff would likely be better on my Ripmo, but not long tech. My legs give out :) - Change the tires and it feels like a mini trail bike. I smashed through roots and smaller rocks without a thought. To be honest it did take 20 minutes to get used to the smaller bike and trust that it could do the roots and rocks. - The Rekon on the rear hated wet roots. The fall and spring might need a better tire (Dissector). It will add wieght, but I don’t race and the stability will be nice. Two things I didn’t like: - I just prefer AXS to XTR. I’m sure the Shmano fans will tell me about shifting under load etc, but that’s not an issue. The rest of the time I prefer the crisp shift of the AXS. - For me the dropper is a disaster. I like that it’s light, but I can’t get it to be reliable possibly need a warranty call. Mine has had a few issues. At first it required too much lever pressure to go down. Then I needed to give it a real butt push for it to go down. Now they have fixed that, but it has some squish in it. - I will be putting an AXS dropper on there when they become available. - bonus dislike, the lockout. I just don’t need it and it creates so much clutter on the bars :) Overall I love this bike. If you have a160/145 bike and live in an area with great flow trails, this could be a nice compliment. But it is pricey

@andrewfish1111

2 жыл бұрын

How tall are you?

The shear fact these are made in USA is enough for me. Highly interested in acquiring one!

I wish there was a love selection. That place was amazing!!

That is probably the most beautiful trail on the planet .

I'm glad you caught that interaction at 24:08 😂😂. And how do no mountain bikers recognize you, Brian?!

Sweet! You're some bike industry A-lister now! Nice job. Nice trail. Will watch the rest AFTER I go climb through the Redwoods on the Ripley!!!

@dudeonbike800

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome view at 16 minutes! Can't wait to return to Tahoe to ride that section of the TRT. Ridden the Flume Trail several times, but not this part of TRT yet. So great that Mr. Nichol is accessible and so open to share his thoughts. And how lucky of you to be riding a "first 40" Exie! Thanks for a great video.

One of the most enjoyable MTB ride videos I've seen - trails & bikes to die for. (PS. about 10 mins in) Steve from Hardtail Party channel would have got over that rock on his Banshee LOL! 😉

My Salsa Spearfish like this bike can really take on anything other than monster downhill. I love it.

Great video! I would totally love to ride that! 💗😍😀

Im so jealous with these trails and views.

Definitely doing this ride once I'm done building my hardtail. My HD5 is probably a bit too much bike for that much pedaling

I'm excited for the prospect of efficiently made USA carbon frames. Gotta get that process going with less waste. Man that trail was beautiful. I gotta get out to Lake Tahoe.

Never get tired of Tahoe views!

Hi bkxc missing ur videos!!!! was so use to the 50 state shred videos coming out one after the another but know it takes so long for the videos to come out! Maybe you should do a All America ride where you do every black daimond trail in America. STAY SAFE AND KEEP IT UP! IAN from Cape Town S.A

great video!! hi brian and sarah!! have a good day and afternoon. i hope all is well.

Tahoe's next on my list thanks to this vid

CONGRATS ON YOUR WEDDING 🤗🤗🤗 -FROM A LOVING FAN AT PHILIPPINES 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭

I would give this vid 3 likes if I could... 1 for the Tahoe scenery, 1 for the dialog with Scott Nichols, and 1 because Brian was pretty good too. 😁 Every rider, roadies & mountain bikers, has to visit Lake Tahoe once in their life. Awesome trails and the spring / summer / fall weather is always perfect.

I saw that there is a race out at Skyline!!! It’s in October and it’s and XC race. There’s one lap two laps or three laps. I think it would be really cool if you raced in that. Not only would people get to see you, (High school racers like myself) but you could also make a race video on your new bike, and change up from Enduro racing. Hope to see you there!

Fun fact: Marlatt is our families last name but it is pronounced Marlett. So cool to see you ride there!

One Day I'll own a Ibis. Dream Bike for me.

My observation: After watching almost all of BKCX's videos, It seems the Ripley W/140 front would match the trails he rides the most.

@jddallager1699

3 жыл бұрын

Yes! I think MTBYUMYUM would agree and so would I!!

I have a race today and tomorrow wish I had a sick xc bike like that

Ibis should send you to one of the EWS stops next season in NA to ride with their pros, Wallner, Johansen and Baraona :) BK goes pro, or MTB journalist. I think your YT-format would work great in a ride and talk with the pros.

Watching this Video is my Top Priority today .....

very beautiful

rad video

Awesome ride! Funny, the last time I rode those trails was Rose to Toads in 2016. I'm a lazy local, but if you wanna referesh your Corral, Stinger or other shuttle footage LMK, haha!

Eric....not Julie........long time fan.....IT IS ABOUT TIME THE USA STARTED MAKING THINGS AGAIN! Not trying to hate in anyone it is just a great idea for us to get back to making things.

That exie is LiiTttt