Video: Local eMTB Laps with Brendan Fairclough

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enduroNZ (Jan 31, 2020 at 0:20)

Que the comments about ebikes... you clicked on the page didn’t you, it was brendog that got you and now you feel dirty about it.

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tobiusmaximum (Jan 31, 2020 at 0:44)

Apparently nothing is sacred. Not even FurClaw.

southshorepirate FL (Jan 31, 2020 at 3:51)

Just wait til the day e-road bike content slips through... people are gonna lose their minds!

yvidal (Jan 31, 2020 at 3:56)

@robwhynot: "Mechanical doping everywhere pls!"

nyhc00 (Jan 31, 2020 at 4:07)

Brendog is robbing us now!!!!

littleskull99 (Jan 31, 2020 at 4:38)

Ebikes no, Brendan, go on then.

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rrolly (Jan 31, 2020 at 6:55)

Is it just me, but did that bike make Brendog look like a normal rider? I'm pretty sure he usually rails corners. This made him appear like a sluggish version of himself.

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ButtermilkBar (Jan 31, 2020 at 7:28)

@rrolly: The Scott e bikes are weak trail bikes. If you put him on a Specialized Kenevo with a double crown you would be more impressed.

Pretty much every company except Specialized has mis-read the e bike market and are only making boring trail bikes when the real potential for them is self shuttling DH trails. Trashing your pickup tuck or paying for a lift ticket is no longer necessary with DH e bikes.

If they were savvy Scott would turn the Voltage into a DH e bike since they are barely selling it anymore and it has the perfect name for an e bike.

heatproofgenie (Jan 31, 2020 at 9:29)

@ButtermilkBar: Somewhat agree but would say Commencal is making a damn fine ebike as well.

ButtermilkBar (Jan 31, 2020 at 10:45)

@heatproofgenie: The Commencal SX looks good but still a little more in the enduro category than DH. Even the Kenevo isn't truly DH at 180 travel, I don't understand why everybody is holding back the travel when the bikes have a motor that makes pedaling efficiency pretty much a non factor. I would like to have about 250mm in the rear on a e bike and 200 in the front like the old V 10, along with more adjustable geometry and 200mm dropper post. The E bikes of the future will be mind blowing.

taurausmountain (Jan 31, 2020 at 11:04)

@ButtermilkBar: I Concur, good sir!

heatproofgenie (Jan 31, 2020 at 11:49)

@ButtermilkBar: Sign me up!

owl-X (Jan 31, 2020 at 16:45)

@ButtermilkBar: EXACTLY. 180MM IS THE MINIMUM WHEN THEY ALL WEIGH FIFTY POUNDS. WHILE GOING 20 ON FLAT PARTS IS COOLER THAN PEDALING AT MY NORMAL 12MPH, THE MOTORS ARE BEST FOR FLYING UP TO THE TOP.

enduroNZ (Jan 31, 2020 at 21:57)

Why are you shouting this is a friendly place @owl-X:

bradwalton (Feb 1, 2020 at 18:26)

@ButtermilkBar: Norco Range VLT definitely has dh bike feel. The numbers are almost the same as the new Kenevo, and cheaper with better spec too

ButtermilkBar (Feb 2, 2020 at 7:46)

@bradwalton: Yeah hadn't seen that one. Impressed with the 63° ha.

Srfntrf (Feb 2, 2020 at 12:20)

@ButtermilkBar: Exactly. Intense did the very same thing with the Tazer...

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Christofferdurietz FL (Jan 31, 2020 at 4:30)

Et tu, Brendog?

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AllMountin (Jan 31, 2020 at 6:32)

Most regular I've seen Brendan look in a while. It's like his bike is fifty pounds or something.

fuzzhead45 (Jan 31, 2020 at 14:58)

I never thought I’d watch a video starring Brendan and think “yea I could probably do most of what he just did”

Larkey1 (Jan 31, 2020 at 1:19)

Juice Lubes is, of course, the UK's no-nonsense bike maintenance brand.

Does that mean all the other brands are, of course, nonsense?

Upduro (Jan 31, 2020 at 2:05)

When your marketing department is trying too hard again

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CSP (Jan 31, 2020 at 1:27)

I just came here for the comments..????

mcozzy (Jan 31, 2020 at 4:12)

You did????

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Torrrx (Jan 31, 2020 at 0:11)

I had no idea you required a motor to ride downhill until this video. Thanks Pinkbike!

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Havier (Jan 31, 2020 at 0:38)

I can help you; the clue is that the battery and motor help you do this many runs, however your arms have be strong enough to cope with those descents

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sidekicksjn (Jan 31, 2020 at 1:21)

Don't think I've ever seen Brendog look so uncomfortable on a bike.

aljoburr FL (Jan 31, 2020 at 5:35)

That is what happens when you get married!

klerric (Jan 31, 2020 at 11:22)

He was trying to pop on it...but it was having non of it....

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mbtec1 (Jan 31, 2020 at 2:36)

E-Bikes The new F-1 of MTB!! 2020 will de the year for E Bikes they will event new racing events and all of our favorite pros will be riding them. From DH , Enduro and XC. You don’t have to be old or handicap to Ride an E Bike. It just takes the hard out of MTB. You can ride more ups to enjoy more DH seems like a win to me. My next bike might definitely have a motor.

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BeerGuzlinFool (Jan 31, 2020 at 4:13)

Get one. You won't regret it.

fuzzhead45 (Jan 31, 2020 at 7:08)

Can't wait to see more events like this!

www.pinkbike.com/news/video-the-fim-emtb-world-cup-race-in-imola-was-embarrassing.html

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CircusMaximus (Jan 31, 2020 at 7:48)

Take the hard out of mountain biking? Go buy a new couch if that’s what you’re after.

Rucker10 (Jan 31, 2020 at 8:23)

@CircusMaximus: It's really important for us American's that nothing is hard. Evidently.

BeerGuzlinFool (Jan 31, 2020 at 9:05)

@fuzzhead45: This was a joke. I have heard that there will be Enduro e-bike races where the ups will be more difficult and be judged like trials. If you put a foot down you loose time.. could be interesting.

BeerGuzlinFool (Jan 31, 2020 at 9:07)

@CircusMaximus: Actually getting an e- bike will help get you off the couch. Don't knock it away until you try it. And no. I don't just e-bike. I have a trail bike and a DH bike without motors. Variety rules.

CircusMaximus (Jan 31, 2020 at 9:30)

@BeerGuzlinFool: fair enough. Whatever works for you I guess. I don’t need an ebike to get me going - that’s what my mountain bike and pump track bikes are for.

succulentsausage FL (Jan 31, 2020 at 10:28)

Exactly. I live in an area with tons of trail, but not much shuttleable. My heart rate is higher going down hill, so I'ld like to do that more.

aljoburr FL (Jan 31, 2020 at 0:22)

If there was only a better way to keep your chain lubed perfectly?
There is a better way, but for what ever reasons no one is clever enough to make it happen!

pinkknip (Jan 31, 2020 at 3:43)

It’s definitely better to lube in your shack or shop instead of on your trail.

aljoburr FL (Jan 31, 2020 at 5:33)

@pinkknip: I would say it is better to lube your chain then cover it up so you do not have to lube or anything else for 6 months or so!

Smallbright (Jan 31, 2020 at 5:58)

The ebike segments were not as exciting as the others, but Phil and Leo holy cow!

NiklasRausch (Feb 1, 2020 at 2:58)

legitimation... this is what they try and try and try.. sadly true. Even more worse there are so much people eating that shit for breakfast every day..

boozed (Feb 2, 2020 at 16:23)

What does that "brake cleaner" do? My brake rotors are usually pretty clean after I've used them...

vladtheimpaler (Jan 31, 2020 at 6:55)

Lost for words

Jacquers (Jan 31, 2020 at 0:09)

Home to Boost(mode)

pAzk (Jan 31, 2020 at 0:35)

thats like licking your sister...

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evildos (Jan 31, 2020 at 0:43)

Did you enjoy it ?

klerric (Jan 31, 2020 at 11:21)

There's one way to plough out a nice rut.....

yerbikesux (Jan 31, 2020 at 15:19)

Ha ha for a minute there I thought you said eMTB!

getonyourbike FL (Jan 31, 2020 at 3:36)

So obviously sped up it was painful. Shame because watching Brendan rip a corner is normally a pleasure.

ScandiumRider (Jan 31, 2020 at 10:46)

eBike haters: "Oh look, a new eBike article! I hate them so much, I better go in there an complain about them."

DutchmanPhotos (Jan 31, 2020 at 1:02)

Rad shredding in a rad place!

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mr-epic-3 (Jan 31, 2020 at 5:58)

He was smiling the whole time

Hate them or love them eMTB are fun!

CircusMaximus (Jan 31, 2020 at 7:49)

Ahem..gets paid. Do You expect him to frown???

mr-epic-3 (Jan 31, 2020 at 20:58)

@CircusMaximus: Well maybe you are right, he smiling because he knows he is getting paid this week for riding mountain bikes or eMTBs. Maybe he should look for a bike sponsor that doesn’t put a gun to his head to ride their bikes or eMTB.

"Hey Scott factory drop Brendog and sponsor me I will ride any of your mountain bikes, even the eMTB."

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SintraFreeride (Jan 31, 2020 at 11:35)

Who said ebikes weren't playful?

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simonusedtoskate (Jan 31, 2020 at 0:58)

This just shows what a big impact ebikes could have on sensitive spots like the surrey hills - cant help thinking that everyone doing 10 laps a day instead of 5 is going to have repercussions.

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IllestT (Jan 31, 2020 at 1:04)

Yeah, like increase in smiles. Could be devastating

tobiusmaximum (Jan 31, 2020 at 1:16)

@IllestT: well as long as people are smiling eh..

hambobet (Jan 31, 2020 at 2:04)

I don't think it's e-bikes you really have to worry about when you see the summer hoardes outside the Peaslake store - I'm pretty sure you wouldn't get that many laps in when you have to queue

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deadmeat25 (Jan 31, 2020 at 2:22)

But if you're fit enough to ride up under your own power as many times as someone on an e-bike that's ok is it?

If e-bikes didn't exist, but mountain biking suddenly became more popular and the oh so sensitive surrey hills saw a 500% upsurge in usage would it still be a problem? And what would the problem be exactly? Are you sure you're not just an elitist prick trying to keep trails quiet for your own benefit?

What's so "sensitive" about the Surrey hills? The bit that is actually affected by mtb's is the bit beneath the tyres, which is just mud, again what's the problem? Do you think mud cries?

Are you just annoyed you can't afford an e-bike?

Are you annoyed because e-bikes are more fun but you refuse to admit it?

Are you just a parroty sheep talking utter bullshit with only 10% brain engagement?

Can you describe even one of the 'repercussions' you speak of, because i don't see any... Not one...

HobNob (Jan 31, 2020 at 3:03)

More than likely the issue is the sheer number of people riding spots that were previously not as well known and digging 10 tracks on the side of a hill that had 2 or 3 only a year ago.

The fact that it’s an ebike is irrelevant.

gnarnaimo FL (Jan 31, 2020 at 6:56)

I'd be stoked to know someone is having fun and getting good use out of my trail. Trails were built to be enjoyed.

wibblywobbly (Jan 31, 2020 at 8:28)

@deadmeat25:

You got him good calling him poor!

But you think it’s bad that mountain biking is elitist...

simonusedtoskate (Jan 31, 2020 at 9:06)

@deadmeat25: if you really don’t understand how a spot can be sensitive then you must be even more stupid than the rest of your comments make you sound. I’m not saying I dont like ebikes ,I’m just saying they’re going to bring us into more and more conflict with land owners and other users and that is something we need to think about.