Sizing issue … takes two seconds to measure your head …
@chickensendiesКүн бұрын
Why Ive rode a hardtail the last 3 years 😁
@rewind9536Күн бұрын
Steel brush and aluminium will cause galvanic oxidation.
@Ljyourboy2 күн бұрын
I went on this track not that long ago I crashed on the ramp that goes of into a turn
@kylelathan52452 күн бұрын
Yo! I raced in NICA with Johnathan. That’s crazy! I knew about the pump track but didn’t know it was his vision
@planetdog16413 күн бұрын
nice hardtail!
@NickandKatieMTB3 күн бұрын
Thank you!
@Wayfinder_JT5 күн бұрын
Very cool. We have been there a few times and it’s one of our more favorite places to ride.
@NickandKatieMTB5 күн бұрын
@@Wayfinder_JT it’s a super fun spot! Great for progression too. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching! 💪
@WVHikingAdventures6 күн бұрын
I'm glad I came across this video I live in North Central WV and have been looking for places to ride I'm only about 10 minutes from Watter Smith Memorial State Park and I ride there mostly but there isn't very many features other than the trick track.
@NickandKatieMTB6 күн бұрын
We're happy to help you find a new spot to ride! This place is seriously next level. Be sure to subscribe and check out some of our other videos. It might help you find some more trails in your area! Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment!
@MarekZpe3n7 күн бұрын
Magura MT7 PRO HC should be instaled with these colors. It would be a banger.
@MichauxGravityRiders7 күн бұрын
The "Dickinson Trails" were my introduction to trail riding and loved taking the kids there in the early 2020s. I need to get back to check out the pump track and looking forward to some skills areas. This region really needs more MTB skill building features in public parks.
@NickandKatieMTB7 күн бұрын
@@MichauxGravityRiders that’s awesome! We’re planning to check out the Dickinson Trails next time we’re out there. I agree! I was so happy to hear that they are planning to build a skills park area here in the future! Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching! 🤙
@MTBQandA7 күн бұрын
NICE! What a well put together piece! Theres a pump tracl I've been dying to get to in Miami! You've inspired me to go now!
@NickandKatieMTB7 күн бұрын
Thanks man!🤘You should definitely check it out! I bet you are already pretty good at pumping since you ride Florida trails! Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment!
@carlisleboro7 күн бұрын
We love this! Thanks for telling the story about how this great project came together!!
@NickandKatieMTB7 күн бұрын
We are happy to be apart of it! Thank you for your support! 🤝
@VaydenLenches7 күн бұрын
You should ride the giesinger trails in Danville pa, there are great dh trails there but there’s a lot of climbing
@NickandKatieMTB7 күн бұрын
We haven't made it up that way yet! We will have to put Danville on our list. Thanks for the suggestion and thank you for watching! 👍
@drifterdogs7 күн бұрын
Okay, but can you double any of the pumps on a trailbike? or does the dirt jumper make all the difference? Video Idea right there! And wow 300K? how much we need till we have enough to pave it?
@NickandKatieMTB7 күн бұрын
It was challenging for me to double them on my mullet hardtail but I saw dudes doubling them on full suspension trail bikes. So it can be done! A dirt jumper or bmx is definitely the ideal bike for this place! Yup 300k! Not sure if they are planning to pave it! Thanks for watching! 🤙
@gustavopelotudo28 күн бұрын
Hi there. I just bought a used 2017 Scott Spark 960 and it came with V1 wire bead Forekasters front and rear. The thing is that the tires are quite at the end of their life and I'd like to buy the new Forekaster but I'm not sure if the 2.40WT of the new FK will fit on my syncros x23 23" rim. Can u give me some piece of advice? Thanks!
@NickandKatieMTB7 күн бұрын
If the v1 forecasters were 2.4 then I imagine they would work! I’m not 100% sure though. Wish I could be more help!
@gustavopelotudo27 күн бұрын
@@NickandKatieMTB Thank you very much for your answer. Kind regards.
@ingvimaratlason8 күн бұрын
We did this and the galvanized steel pipe broke after two years.. luckily no one got injured. The pipe broke where it's threaded in both sides.
@NickandKatieMTB8 күн бұрын
@@ingvimaratlason thanks for the heads up! I’ll have to keep an eye on it!
@Matt-i5u8 күн бұрын
Good for trail only
@hamlet83468 күн бұрын
W glad you got to check it out
@NickandKatieMTB8 күн бұрын
@@hamlet8346 for sure! Another great place to ride in PA. 👍 Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!
@nathanwilson31828 күн бұрын
Awesome you made it out for the opening of the track. I have been commuting 1.5 hours to ride this track. It turned out awesome!
@NickandKatieMTB8 күн бұрын
@@nathanwilson3182 we were stoked to be a part of it! Wow that’s dedication! It’s definitely worth the trip. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching! 🤙
@davidR55998 күн бұрын
so happy this came to carlisle, even more happy i live close enough i can ride my bike to it.
@NickandKatieMTB8 күн бұрын
Us too! Pump Tracks are like bikes, the more the merrier! Thanks for watching and thanks for being the 1st comment! 🤙
@davidR55998 күн бұрын
@@NickandKatieMTB love your channel. Keep up the great work guys.
@NickandKatieMTB8 күн бұрын
@@davidR5599 we really appreciate that! 💪
@SaberFoxMTB11 күн бұрын
Looks like a beautiful trail! Nice riding. I hope to get out there this weekend.
@NickandKatieMTB10 күн бұрын
Thank you for watching! It's looking like a great weekend for it!
@danielb837311 күн бұрын
Stop laughing and start clearing the tables
@stevenr514912 күн бұрын
I could always to an endo on my side-pull rim brakes, my v-brakes, cantis, and 160mm cable pull discs-with no wheel movement. Are sure you were really doing it right? With that said, I agree that sizing up on rotors may be a better and more economical way of getting better/cooler braking on down hill riding, than spending $$$ on "better" brakes. FYI, front brakes takes 70% of braking fores- so just size up the front(and save even more$$$ and weight).
@scottenman200514 күн бұрын
Great video thanks. What camera are you using?
@NickandKatieMTB14 күн бұрын
@@scottenman2005 thank you! Everything is shot on iPhone and GoPro Hero 8 Black.
@markroberts697115 күн бұрын
The change in the pH doesn’t mean the presence of ammonia, just a higher pH. The smell of ammonia “could” indicate ammonia, but a different scientific test would be necessary.
@NickandKatieMTB15 күн бұрын
@@markroberts6971 hmm interesting. Thanks for the comment! What would be the best way to test for it?
@Tman1716 күн бұрын
What happened to installing crown race and the starnut
@NickandKatieMTB16 күн бұрын
@@Tman17 the red fork was previously installed on another bike so it already had a starnut and matching crown race
@Tman1716 күн бұрын
@@NickandKatieMTB ahh yeah my bad I only just realised that u moved the fork to a different bike instead of just installing a new fork
@NickandKatieMTB16 күн бұрын
@@Tman17 it’s a good thing to mention for those who are installing a new fork! 👍 thanks for the comment!
@Tman1716 күн бұрын
@@NickandKatieMTB yeah I probably should’ve watched ur previous vid about buying the Santa Cruz. Nonetheless good video
@NickandKatieMTB16 күн бұрын
@@Tman17 thanks!
@morganberg745416 күн бұрын
Did you not have to cut the headtube or whatever its called?
@NickandKatieMTB16 күн бұрын
@@morganberg7454 I did not have to cut the steerer tube. Both steerer tubes were about the same length so it worked without cutting.
@PixelUser19 күн бұрын
Should have dipped your test trips into some ammonia to see the effect as a controll of sorts. Also should have gotten a few more brands and possibly rinses them in some clean water after the wait time to see how they looked without the Sealant coating them.
@NickandKatieMTB19 күн бұрын
good thought! Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!
@PixelUser19 күн бұрын
When my daughters rim tape was leaking I had to replace spoke nipples several times that were breaking. Eventually had to just replace them all.
@NickandKatieMTB19 күн бұрын
That's a bummer. Thanks for the additional info! 👍👍
@Weasel081420 күн бұрын
why screws? I'd use nails for the tensile strength
@NickandKatieMTB19 күн бұрын
You can use either option! I prefer screws!
@IsraelMagalit23 күн бұрын
Consider going to a longer/wider bar when switching to longer grips.
@NickandKatieMTB20 күн бұрын
@@IsraelMagalit I totally agree!
@NickandKatieMTB24 күн бұрын
full video 👇 kzread.info/dash/bejne/YqdqsdOJeZfIkto.htmlsi=zd5STmX5Z2xzfa_k
@JeremyCichonowicz27 күн бұрын
Hey where do you park at because i could only find the hawkins entrance and never saw any jump trails except the longs ones
@NickandKatieMTB26 күн бұрын
This should be the spot. 1214 Forney Rd, Crownsville, MD 21032 or 39°02'29.6"N 76°37'58.9"W Hope this helps! 🤙
@tylerthompson3148Ай бұрын
When are you going back there to ride ?
@NickandKatieMTB26 күн бұрын
Not sure! Would love to get back ASAP
@jsamcАй бұрын
Scary cat !! !!
@lizardears4861Ай бұрын
This was weird
@TheAntoine191Ай бұрын
Be careful of the valve too.
@LaiskaHiskiaАй бұрын
How long does it take to get good on a pump track cuz I have watched a lot of tutorials and videos and I have already ridden in total about 10h but Im still losing my speed pretty fast :( . I js want to know that do I js have to do more practicing
@EMTBAFVАй бұрын
They come in pink don't they? My mate has them! More like hopes old ano pink
@NickandKatieMTBАй бұрын
@@EMTBAFV could be a glitch in the matrix. 🤔 We just doubled checked and no pink unfortunately!
@splooshmtbАй бұрын
I noticed this bike on your IG story at one point lol. I've been wanting a hardtail as a second MTB, didnt even realize the Chameleon's came Mx!
@NickandKatieMTBАй бұрын
@@splooshmtb I was dropping hints! 🤫Haha yes they do, and they’re sick! It’s crazy bc everyone says how much riding hardtails improves your line choice, bike control, etc. I hopped back on the 5010 after a month riding this and I was gliding. 🏄♂️
@splooshmtbАй бұрын
@NickandKatieMTB yep I miss my Hardtail days to a certain extent, I'll see which one I end up with!
@JubeProductionsАй бұрын
These trails look great! You two make some great content and I love that you give a good preview of the trails, including the infrastructure surrounding it. My wife and I have been riding together for almost 20 years on the East Coast and ride some of the same trails. You should check out White Clay/Middle Run in Delaware, Fairhill in MD, Wissahickon in PA, 6 Mile in NJ or Lake Noxamickon Bucks County PA. We just got EMTBs last summer and have been mostly riding trail with the E-bikes and we travel almost every weekend to ride somewhere exciting. I wish I had your energy and motivation to make videos. Keep up the good works and thanks for making these.
@NickandKatieMTBАй бұрын
@@JubeProductions thank you for the thoughtful comment! Our hope is to get more people exploring all the great trails in our area. We have been to Nox and made a video about it but the other places you mentioned are definitely on our list! Thank you for the suggestions! E-bikes are a great way to cover a lot of ground and see what’s out there! Thanks again for your comment and thanks for watching!
@JubeProductionsАй бұрын
@@NickandKatieMTB I live right outside Philly and know a lot of trails in PA/NJ/DE if you ever want some tips on riding spots, let me know. Wissahickon in Philadelphia is one spot you have to check out. It's been around for years and is one of the first places I ever traveled to ride way back in about 1988. They have done a ton of work and added some newer trails, but a lot of original trails are still there. The cycling community in Philly is really great too. White Clay/Middle Run are two parks in Delaware that have about 30 miles of trails that are connected. These are flow trails with some elevation, but not a lot of climbing. That is a spot we ride regularly and a place I know well. They do regular trail maintenance there and the trails are very well built. My wife and I have been doing evening rides there so we finish and it's dark out. Very cool to start off and it's light outside and ride as the sun sets, and finish with our lights on.
@NickandKatieMTBАй бұрын
@@JubeProductions good to know! I’ll definitely let you know when we ride out that way! 🤙
@JubeProductions27 күн бұрын
@@NickandKatieMTB I just got back from Massanutten VA and Fountainhead Regional Park in VA. Fountainhead was AMAZING and I can't wait to get back. It was very surprising and I didn't think the trails would be as good as they were. A lot of work went into those trails and it was almost like a bike park level of flow. It's about 3 hours south of Philly.
@NickandKatieMTB26 күн бұрын
@@JubeProductions Sweet! We'll have to check that out one of these days! Sounds fun!
@andysnyder465Ай бұрын
I made my 2020 Chameleon a single speed . It’s stupid lite . Super fun and a great ride .
@NickandKatieMTBАй бұрын
@@andysnyder465 that sounds like a great setup! Thanks for commenting and thanks for watching!
@MrDaymien1Ай бұрын
your moves and kicks are sweet as !
@NickandKatieMTBАй бұрын
hahaha thanks!
@stanleykachuik2589Ай бұрын
A paved pump track got built a block from my place 2 years ago. I frequent it at least twice a week early in the morning when no one else is there. DH park riding skills have exploded since then. Your tire pressure preference is my ideal for DH. On the track I prefer 42 psi. Rolls much faster.
@NickandKatieMTBАй бұрын
@@stanleykachuik2589 damn your lucky! That’s awesome man. If no one builds one in our area soon we’re gonna have to build one! Haha Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching! 🤙
@antlerrКүн бұрын
nice 6 years ago my city finally made a pump track at the bottom of a hike trail that had a downhill line in close to centre of town, just 3 days ago it was opened up as a new paved pumptrack, they gave us dirt jumps and a new blue dh line, plus altered the one we had before added a big steep to a double roller to roll through and a nice gap to a berm turn with a crazy whalebone..... there nice having one so close.
@blizzardskier89Ай бұрын
Is that big honzo a 29er? Comes stock with 27.5 but from the looks that bike's has a lot of work done. I actually picked up a base model big honzo brand new for $800 earlier this year to do exactly what you're doing with the chameleon, can't wait to get it up to trexler this year.
@NickandKatieMTBАй бұрын
Yup, it's a 29er! There's not much info on this bike online but from what I learned it does come stock 27.5. So I suppose the previous owner swapped the wheels. That's awesome to hear that you're building something like this too! I think a bike like this should be in everyone's fleet. Such a fun rig! Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!
@blizzardskier89Ай бұрын
@@NickandKatieMTB it was actually your video at trexler that led me to your channel, it's only like an hour from me and I've been itching to get up there but just need to find the time, there's some fun riding around Downingtown and Exton, but nothing quite as purpose built for biking. As for the all purpose hardtail, a good fork, dial in the ergonomic bits to your liking and a good set of wheels seems to be all the modern hardtails really need. Oh and as long as you don't mind spinning the extra weight, something relatively high volume for the rear tire works wonders for the comfort factor (I'm running a 2.6 at ~20 psi and it definitely helps ease the strain on your legs rolling through some of the smaller rocks and roots).
@NickandKatieMTBАй бұрын
@@blizzardskier89 That's awesome! Trexler is pretty far for us (2 hours) yet we have gone a few times which is a testament to how great the riding is over there. Hope you can get there to ride soon! You're 100% right about what makes a good hardtail. Tires may be the next upgrade for me and you made a good point about tire volume. Definitely something I need to think about. If you're running 2.6 in the back, what do you have up front?
@blizzardskier89Ай бұрын
@@NickandKatieMTB also a 2.6, it actually came stock with 2.8's front and rear but I wanted a little more aggressive of a tread and was able to get a good deal on the panaracer Aliso and Romero which are basically minion clones, they're not light but they've got a nice bit of float before the corner knobs engage that keeps the back wheel really playful.
@NickandKatieMTBАй бұрын
@@blizzardskier89 love panaracer. Sounds like the build is coming along swimmingly!
@lisashiela9137Ай бұрын
When all the hype was going tubeless, it sounded great. But after further review and the fact of cleaning and the constant challenge of re-applying the sealant has deterred me from going tubless.. Many of my friends love tubeless, it's just not for me. This video reminds me of the slime sealant used in atv's and off-road vehicles. Nothing worse than changing a tire that's full of slime. We would spend 10 minutes changing the tire and an hour cleaning all the goop off our clothes, shoes, and our expensive tire machine..... and not to mention the awful odor! We started charging an extra $10.00 per wheel and tire that contained any type of sealant, hoping that would deter them............. .....
@NickandKatieMTBАй бұрын
@@lisashiela9137 it’s interesting to hear the perspective of someone in the ATV/off-road world. Tubeless is nearly unavoidable for modern mountain bike tires so it’s a necessary evil for most riders. It’s nasty stuff to work with though. I’ve changed dozens of tires and just when you think you’ve mastered it, you end up getting it everywhere haha Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching! 🤙
@jklivin2007Ай бұрын
sooooo……you went from a “large” to a “medium”, how was the cockpit area, any noticeable difference between the two? did it feel cramped??
@NickandKatieMTBАй бұрын
@@jklivin2007 it feels spot on! Just what I was hoping for for this build. There’s about 30mm difference in reach between the large 5010 and medium chameleon. Also, I have a 35mm stem on the 5010 and a 42.5 on the chameleon, so it brings it even closer. I wanted the reach a bit shorter on the chameleon for this particular build so I’m super happy with it! Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching! 👍
@jonathanwoo6597Ай бұрын
I use Orange Seal. Recently I replaced a used tire and threw that tire in the trash can. Very quickly my garage is full of ammonia smell. It was so strong. Not sure why the smell came out after the sealant has dried.
@NickandKatieMTBАй бұрын
@@jonathanwoo6597 that is very strange! 🤔 The plot thickens! Haha Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!
@bikingwithbenderАй бұрын
Flat head screwdriver works like a champ no tools required 👍
@NickandKatieMTBАй бұрын
@@bikingwithbender glad I didn’t have to swap them haha I’m sure a screw driver would be okay. Never tried it! Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching! 🤙
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Sizing issue … takes two seconds to measure your head …
Why Ive rode a hardtail the last 3 years 😁
Steel brush and aluminium will cause galvanic oxidation.
I went on this track not that long ago I crashed on the ramp that goes of into a turn
Yo! I raced in NICA with Johnathan. That’s crazy! I knew about the pump track but didn’t know it was his vision
nice hardtail!
Thank you!
Very cool. We have been there a few times and it’s one of our more favorite places to ride.
@@Wayfinder_JT it’s a super fun spot! Great for progression too. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching! 💪
I'm glad I came across this video I live in North Central WV and have been looking for places to ride I'm only about 10 minutes from Watter Smith Memorial State Park and I ride there mostly but there isn't very many features other than the trick track.
We're happy to help you find a new spot to ride! This place is seriously next level. Be sure to subscribe and check out some of our other videos. It might help you find some more trails in your area! Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment!
Magura MT7 PRO HC should be instaled with these colors. It would be a banger.
The "Dickinson Trails" were my introduction to trail riding and loved taking the kids there in the early 2020s. I need to get back to check out the pump track and looking forward to some skills areas. This region really needs more MTB skill building features in public parks.
@@MichauxGravityRiders that’s awesome! We’re planning to check out the Dickinson Trails next time we’re out there. I agree! I was so happy to hear that they are planning to build a skills park area here in the future! Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching! 🤙
NICE! What a well put together piece! Theres a pump tracl I've been dying to get to in Miami! You've inspired me to go now!
Thanks man!🤘You should definitely check it out! I bet you are already pretty good at pumping since you ride Florida trails! Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment!
We love this! Thanks for telling the story about how this great project came together!!
We are happy to be apart of it! Thank you for your support! 🤝
You should ride the giesinger trails in Danville pa, there are great dh trails there but there’s a lot of climbing
We haven't made it up that way yet! We will have to put Danville on our list. Thanks for the suggestion and thank you for watching! 👍
Okay, but can you double any of the pumps on a trailbike? or does the dirt jumper make all the difference? Video Idea right there! And wow 300K? how much we need till we have enough to pave it?
It was challenging for me to double them on my mullet hardtail but I saw dudes doubling them on full suspension trail bikes. So it can be done! A dirt jumper or bmx is definitely the ideal bike for this place! Yup 300k! Not sure if they are planning to pave it! Thanks for watching! 🤙
Hi there. I just bought a used 2017 Scott Spark 960 and it came with V1 wire bead Forekasters front and rear. The thing is that the tires are quite at the end of their life and I'd like to buy the new Forekaster but I'm not sure if the 2.40WT of the new FK will fit on my syncros x23 23" rim. Can u give me some piece of advice? Thanks!
If the v1 forecasters were 2.4 then I imagine they would work! I’m not 100% sure though. Wish I could be more help!
@@NickandKatieMTB Thank you very much for your answer. Kind regards.
We did this and the galvanized steel pipe broke after two years.. luckily no one got injured. The pipe broke where it's threaded in both sides.
@@ingvimaratlason thanks for the heads up! I’ll have to keep an eye on it!
Good for trail only
W glad you got to check it out
@@hamlet8346 for sure! Another great place to ride in PA. 👍 Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!
Awesome you made it out for the opening of the track. I have been commuting 1.5 hours to ride this track. It turned out awesome!
@@nathanwilson3182 we were stoked to be a part of it! Wow that’s dedication! It’s definitely worth the trip. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching! 🤙
so happy this came to carlisle, even more happy i live close enough i can ride my bike to it.
Us too! Pump Tracks are like bikes, the more the merrier! Thanks for watching and thanks for being the 1st comment! 🤙
@@NickandKatieMTB love your channel. Keep up the great work guys.
@@davidR5599 we really appreciate that! 💪
Looks like a beautiful trail! Nice riding. I hope to get out there this weekend.
Thank you for watching! It's looking like a great weekend for it!
Stop laughing and start clearing the tables
I could always to an endo on my side-pull rim brakes, my v-brakes, cantis, and 160mm cable pull discs-with no wheel movement. Are sure you were really doing it right? With that said, I agree that sizing up on rotors may be a better and more economical way of getting better/cooler braking on down hill riding, than spending $$$ on "better" brakes. FYI, front brakes takes 70% of braking fores- so just size up the front(and save even more$$$ and weight).
Great video thanks. What camera are you using?
@@scottenman2005 thank you! Everything is shot on iPhone and GoPro Hero 8 Black.
The change in the pH doesn’t mean the presence of ammonia, just a higher pH. The smell of ammonia “could” indicate ammonia, but a different scientific test would be necessary.
@@markroberts6971 hmm interesting. Thanks for the comment! What would be the best way to test for it?
What happened to installing crown race and the starnut
@@Tman17 the red fork was previously installed on another bike so it already had a starnut and matching crown race
@@NickandKatieMTB ahh yeah my bad I only just realised that u moved the fork to a different bike instead of just installing a new fork
@@Tman17 it’s a good thing to mention for those who are installing a new fork! 👍 thanks for the comment!
@@NickandKatieMTB yeah I probably should’ve watched ur previous vid about buying the Santa Cruz. Nonetheless good video
@@Tman17 thanks!
Did you not have to cut the headtube or whatever its called?
@@morganberg7454 I did not have to cut the steerer tube. Both steerer tubes were about the same length so it worked without cutting.
Should have dipped your test trips into some ammonia to see the effect as a controll of sorts. Also should have gotten a few more brands and possibly rinses them in some clean water after the wait time to see how they looked without the Sealant coating them.
good thought! Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!
When my daughters rim tape was leaking I had to replace spoke nipples several times that were breaking. Eventually had to just replace them all.
That's a bummer. Thanks for the additional info! 👍👍
why screws? I'd use nails for the tensile strength
You can use either option! I prefer screws!
Consider going to a longer/wider bar when switching to longer grips.
@@IsraelMagalit I totally agree!
full video 👇 kzread.info/dash/bejne/YqdqsdOJeZfIkto.htmlsi=zd5STmX5Z2xzfa_k
Hey where do you park at because i could only find the hawkins entrance and never saw any jump trails except the longs ones
This should be the spot. 1214 Forney Rd, Crownsville, MD 21032 or 39°02'29.6"N 76°37'58.9"W Hope this helps! 🤙
When are you going back there to ride ?
Not sure! Would love to get back ASAP
Scary cat !! !!
This was weird
Be careful of the valve too.
How long does it take to get good on a pump track cuz I have watched a lot of tutorials and videos and I have already ridden in total about 10h but Im still losing my speed pretty fast :( . I js want to know that do I js have to do more practicing
They come in pink don't they? My mate has them! More like hopes old ano pink
@@EMTBAFV could be a glitch in the matrix. 🤔 We just doubled checked and no pink unfortunately!
I noticed this bike on your IG story at one point lol. I've been wanting a hardtail as a second MTB, didnt even realize the Chameleon's came Mx!
@@splooshmtb I was dropping hints! 🤫Haha yes they do, and they’re sick! It’s crazy bc everyone says how much riding hardtails improves your line choice, bike control, etc. I hopped back on the 5010 after a month riding this and I was gliding. 🏄♂️
@NickandKatieMTB yep I miss my Hardtail days to a certain extent, I'll see which one I end up with!
These trails look great! You two make some great content and I love that you give a good preview of the trails, including the infrastructure surrounding it. My wife and I have been riding together for almost 20 years on the East Coast and ride some of the same trails. You should check out White Clay/Middle Run in Delaware, Fairhill in MD, Wissahickon in PA, 6 Mile in NJ or Lake Noxamickon Bucks County PA. We just got EMTBs last summer and have been mostly riding trail with the E-bikes and we travel almost every weekend to ride somewhere exciting. I wish I had your energy and motivation to make videos. Keep up the good works and thanks for making these.
@@JubeProductions thank you for the thoughtful comment! Our hope is to get more people exploring all the great trails in our area. We have been to Nox and made a video about it but the other places you mentioned are definitely on our list! Thank you for the suggestions! E-bikes are a great way to cover a lot of ground and see what’s out there! Thanks again for your comment and thanks for watching!
@@NickandKatieMTB I live right outside Philly and know a lot of trails in PA/NJ/DE if you ever want some tips on riding spots, let me know. Wissahickon in Philadelphia is one spot you have to check out. It's been around for years and is one of the first places I ever traveled to ride way back in about 1988. They have done a ton of work and added some newer trails, but a lot of original trails are still there. The cycling community in Philly is really great too. White Clay/Middle Run are two parks in Delaware that have about 30 miles of trails that are connected. These are flow trails with some elevation, but not a lot of climbing. That is a spot we ride regularly and a place I know well. They do regular trail maintenance there and the trails are very well built. My wife and I have been doing evening rides there so we finish and it's dark out. Very cool to start off and it's light outside and ride as the sun sets, and finish with our lights on.
@@JubeProductions good to know! I’ll definitely let you know when we ride out that way! 🤙
@@NickandKatieMTB I just got back from Massanutten VA and Fountainhead Regional Park in VA. Fountainhead was AMAZING and I can't wait to get back. It was very surprising and I didn't think the trails would be as good as they were. A lot of work went into those trails and it was almost like a bike park level of flow. It's about 3 hours south of Philly.
@@JubeProductions Sweet! We'll have to check that out one of these days! Sounds fun!
I made my 2020 Chameleon a single speed . It’s stupid lite . Super fun and a great ride .
@@andysnyder465 that sounds like a great setup! Thanks for commenting and thanks for watching!
your moves and kicks are sweet as !
hahaha thanks!
A paved pump track got built a block from my place 2 years ago. I frequent it at least twice a week early in the morning when no one else is there. DH park riding skills have exploded since then. Your tire pressure preference is my ideal for DH. On the track I prefer 42 psi. Rolls much faster.
@@stanleykachuik2589 damn your lucky! That’s awesome man. If no one builds one in our area soon we’re gonna have to build one! Haha Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching! 🤙
nice 6 years ago my city finally made a pump track at the bottom of a hike trail that had a downhill line in close to centre of town, just 3 days ago it was opened up as a new paved pumptrack, they gave us dirt jumps and a new blue dh line, plus altered the one we had before added a big steep to a double roller to roll through and a nice gap to a berm turn with a crazy whalebone..... there nice having one so close.
Is that big honzo a 29er? Comes stock with 27.5 but from the looks that bike's has a lot of work done. I actually picked up a base model big honzo brand new for $800 earlier this year to do exactly what you're doing with the chameleon, can't wait to get it up to trexler this year.
Yup, it's a 29er! There's not much info on this bike online but from what I learned it does come stock 27.5. So I suppose the previous owner swapped the wheels. That's awesome to hear that you're building something like this too! I think a bike like this should be in everyone's fleet. Such a fun rig! Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!
@@NickandKatieMTB it was actually your video at trexler that led me to your channel, it's only like an hour from me and I've been itching to get up there but just need to find the time, there's some fun riding around Downingtown and Exton, but nothing quite as purpose built for biking. As for the all purpose hardtail, a good fork, dial in the ergonomic bits to your liking and a good set of wheels seems to be all the modern hardtails really need. Oh and as long as you don't mind spinning the extra weight, something relatively high volume for the rear tire works wonders for the comfort factor (I'm running a 2.6 at ~20 psi and it definitely helps ease the strain on your legs rolling through some of the smaller rocks and roots).
@@blizzardskier89 That's awesome! Trexler is pretty far for us (2 hours) yet we have gone a few times which is a testament to how great the riding is over there. Hope you can get there to ride soon! You're 100% right about what makes a good hardtail. Tires may be the next upgrade for me and you made a good point about tire volume. Definitely something I need to think about. If you're running 2.6 in the back, what do you have up front?
@@NickandKatieMTB also a 2.6, it actually came stock with 2.8's front and rear but I wanted a little more aggressive of a tread and was able to get a good deal on the panaracer Aliso and Romero which are basically minion clones, they're not light but they've got a nice bit of float before the corner knobs engage that keeps the back wheel really playful.
@@blizzardskier89 love panaracer. Sounds like the build is coming along swimmingly!
When all the hype was going tubeless, it sounded great. But after further review and the fact of cleaning and the constant challenge of re-applying the sealant has deterred me from going tubless.. Many of my friends love tubeless, it's just not for me. This video reminds me of the slime sealant used in atv's and off-road vehicles. Nothing worse than changing a tire that's full of slime. We would spend 10 minutes changing the tire and an hour cleaning all the goop off our clothes, shoes, and our expensive tire machine..... and not to mention the awful odor! We started charging an extra $10.00 per wheel and tire that contained any type of sealant, hoping that would deter them............. .....
@@lisashiela9137 it’s interesting to hear the perspective of someone in the ATV/off-road world. Tubeless is nearly unavoidable for modern mountain bike tires so it’s a necessary evil for most riders. It’s nasty stuff to work with though. I’ve changed dozens of tires and just when you think you’ve mastered it, you end up getting it everywhere haha Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching! 🤙
sooooo……you went from a “large” to a “medium”, how was the cockpit area, any noticeable difference between the two? did it feel cramped??
@@jklivin2007 it feels spot on! Just what I was hoping for for this build. There’s about 30mm difference in reach between the large 5010 and medium chameleon. Also, I have a 35mm stem on the 5010 and a 42.5 on the chameleon, so it brings it even closer. I wanted the reach a bit shorter on the chameleon for this particular build so I’m super happy with it! Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching! 👍
I use Orange Seal. Recently I replaced a used tire and threw that tire in the trash can. Very quickly my garage is full of ammonia smell. It was so strong. Not sure why the smell came out after the sealant has dried.
@@jonathanwoo6597 that is very strange! 🤔 The plot thickens! Haha Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!
Flat head screwdriver works like a champ no tools required 👍
@@bikingwithbender glad I didn’t have to swap them haha I’m sure a screw driver would be okay. Never tried it! Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching! 🤙