It’s been a while since we’ve taken a
look at some bike and outdoor products. If you’re new here, these videos are for
fun. It’s just me showing you a bunch of stuff
and telling you what I think of it. So with that, let’s get started. A lot of us prefer riding our bikes naked—well,
without a backpack I mean. Sometimes this means strapping a few items
to your bike, and lately this Dakine Hot Laps Gripper has been my go to. It can easily hold a tube, valve stems, CO2,
an inflator, a multi tool, and even a little more. The reason it’s called “the gripper”
is because of this rubber surface on the back that keeps it from sliding around your frame. I’ve ridden everywhere from North Carolina
to Whistler with this thing and I can tell you it stays put. This long strap lets you cinch the bag down
really tight. The drawback—or advantage depending on how
you look at it, is that the strap also keeps the bag closed, so to access the stuff inside
you need to unstrap it. Still it’s quick, secure, tidy looking,
and only costs $24. There’s not much to complain about. Here’s another bag you can strap to your
bike frame, the Underdog Down Tube Bag, by Troutmoose. Although it’s called a down tube bag you
can actually fit this thing most anywhere on your frame, and like the Hot Laps Gripper
it has this rubbery stuff on the back to help keep it in place. It also has a really long strap that lets
you cinch it down and make a full pass around the bag. But the main selling point of the Underdog
Bag is tht it’s a dry bag. On a ride with lots of river crossings you
could pack camera batteries, your cell phone, and other items in here, and totally submerge
it. Like the Dakine Hot Laps Gripper, this needs
to be unstrapped to access the compartment, but the Underdog also needs to be unbuckled
and unrolled. It’s also more expensive at $45, and for
that all you’re really getting is water resistance. This is going to appeal more to bike packers
who really need that functionality, but for everyone else I think Dakine’s bag is tidier,
and a much better value. Speaking of niche items, here’s a tool that
promises to make working on wheels and tires a little easier, and in some cases, less messy. The Park WH1. I’m pretty sure WH stands for wheel holder,
and that’s exactly what this does. The WH1 mounts to your workbench and includes
a fixed thru axle that can be dropped into different positions to hold your wheel in
place. This really comes in handy, more than you
would think. From setting up a new tire with sealant, to
mounting a brake rotor, the WH1 definitely makes the job about 8% easier, but it has
some downsides that will limit its appeal. First of all it’s $99. That’s a lot for a consumer to spend on
a wheel holder, but not a lot for a shop that sees dozens of wheels per day. Since you need to account for the diameter
of a wheel, the WH1 can take up more space than a vice and a bench grinder combined—that’s
a lot of real estate for something shops have existed without for the better part of a century,
so Park added the ability to clamp it to the bench, or stick it in a vice. I must say, it’s a clever tool. One that I could personally survuve without,
but may save a lot of time in high volume shops. Here’s another product designed for bike
shops, the Grand Stand bike display stand. I already showed you how to make a bike stand
out of scrap 2×4’s, for basically free, so this is not a problem that warrants a big
investment, unless you’re concerned with aesthetics. The grand stand is very nice looking, and
also very heavy. It has grips for the floor, and fits everything
from road bike wheels to mountain bike plus tires. Because the Grand Stand is made for displays,
each unit comes with an arm that can link multiple units together, making for some interesting
arrangements. The arms also provide a bit of stability. I’ll be using four of these as guest spots
next to my work bench, and in the coming months they’ll be getting a lot of use. With that being said these were sent to me
for review. If I had to spend money on an arrangement
like this I’d definitely build something out of wood instead, but that’s kind of
the look I’m going for in here. At $65 bucks, these cost just a little more
than competing products and are a lot more polished. Mostly bike shops are going to buy these,
but if you’re into displaying your bikes they might be worth a look. This next product is from Circle Square Diamond. It’s a decorative trail map you can buy
for one of many trail systems, mainly lift access bike parks and ski resorts. I’m including these here because I bought
a whole bunch of them for my shop build, and since then the company has been adding a lot
more pedal trail systems. To be clear, these are sold as prints, not
with the frames. Before I placed my initial order all the way
back in June, I saw that they had a map for DuPont State forest, but not Pisgah National
Forest, which is a larger trail system only minutes away. I emailed them, and they added it. They had no idea I had a large YouTube channel,
but after purchasing those prints and featuring them on my build video, they must have found
out because they sent me this. It’s an impressively accurate map of Berm
Creek, printed on canvas. For those of you who don’t know, this is
the trail system at my old house. So there’s not much else to say about these
prints, other than the fact that they look really good, and they’re made by a cool
company. Here’s a product for cleaning yourself and
your bike off. It’s called the Crud cloth. It’s a wash cloth that’s pre-moistened
with soapy water, infused with hippie oil. That’s shorthand for all this stuff. The directions say to wipe yourself off with
it, and then use the soiled cloth to wash off your bike. The only disposable part of the Crud Cloth
is the plastic it’s wrapped in, the rest can be washed and reused. But once you’ve done that, it’s a regular
wash cloth. This begs the question; why not keep some
regular wash cloths around? Even with all the hippie oil this thing has
in it, you’re still gonna jump in the shower when you get home. So I think the Crud cloth is good to leave
in your glovebox and forget about. Someday, you’ll need a damp cloth in the
worst way, and this thing will save your life. But for after a bike ride, I can think of
cheaper more sustainable ways to wash yourself off. Next up, is a product from our friends at
Helmetor, the makers of these little helmet hooks. Their new product is called the hub, which
is a hook for all of your gear. You mount it to your wall with the included
hardware, and then you can hang your gloves, helmet, shoes, and whatever else you want
all in one place. You can’t even pretend like that’s not
clever. Now let’s be honest, this stuff is kind
of goofy and isn’t going to be everyone’s cup of tea, but it’s well thought out, solid,
and does what it’s supposed to. So if you want a giant Helmetor logo on your
wall with a spot for all your gear, you know where to get it. In another product review video I featured
this gem, which has since saved my life several times. The company, potty packs, makes a host of
products you should hope to never need. For instance, they sent me the Tick Kit, which
is an emergency tick removal kit. Luckily I don’t have a real tick embedded
in me to demonstrate with, but I worked something out just for this video. Inside the tick kit are a pair of tweezers
to remove said tick, a tick storage bag so you can submit it for testing, and some first
aid supplies. The kit also comes with insect repellent,
I assume to prevent more ticks. Ticks can be a serious matter, especially
if they actually embed themselves in your skin, but I’m not totally sold on this kit. If you’re actually prepared enough to carry
a tick kit, you would probably have a first aid kit. Which brings us to the next product from the
same company, the first aid kit. While the name isn’t so creative, the “First
aid kit” is actually a good idea. As is the case with things you hope to never
need, nobody wants to carry a first aid kit, but this one is small enough to be completely
negligible. When riding naked like I prefer to do, even
a mini first aid kit like this one would require that I wear a backpack. So I generally don’t carry one. This can be stored anywhere, including those
two on-bike packs featured earlier in this video. The kit is missing some important items like
butterfly closures, but it does have bandages, gauze, antiseptic wipes, and aspirin. It’s certainly better than nothing, and
it might just be the only first aid kit you’ll actually take with you. So, we’ve been cutting some trail up here
on Berm Peak, and I’ve been using some new tools. Let’s take a look at some of them and see
how they’ve been holding up. First up, are these Fiskars loppers, which
are designed to cut branches two inches or smaller. I’m not going to lie, it was a 2”+ branch
that caused these to bind up and damage the cutter, but these bad boys are still going
strong. Even with a damaged blade, it takes very little
effort to muscle these things through limbs, and I can’t deny that they were worth $40. Like most loppers, these are a little awkward
to use on smaller stuff since you still need to open the handles so wide, but that’s
even more apparent on these since they have this gear that gives you more leverage. Since buying these a couple months back they’ve
been left outside and put through a lot more abuse than a typical homeowner would subject
them to, so it’ll be interesting to see if they survive another season. Next up, these machetes. I have two, because sometimes I have friends
over. Everyone wants to use this one, which I call
the cricket because it’s made by CRKT. It’s clearly the better of the two in pretty
much every way. It cuts better, holds an edge for longer,
and has a more ergonomic handle. But it’s also almost twice the cost at $50. For that, you’re obviously getting pretty
good steel, and a great factory edge that is still going strong. It also comes with a sheath which I prefer
not to use. If I were to get an additional machete, it’d
be this one, but that doesn’t mean I don’t like the other. This $30 machete is made by Cold Steel, which
may ring a bell. They have this YouTube channel where they
demonstrate products like these—barbarically. I doubt they’re using the factory edge to
cut this rope or any of this other stuff, as it comes pretty blunt. But with a little sharpening this thing is
no joke. It has a lot of weight to it which adds to
its destructive power, and the flat end kind of doubles as a rake. When friends come over, this is usually the
machete I reach for, and it’s for a pretty shallow reason: It looks cool. The blunt end is just looks super brutal. It takes a couple more swings to get the job
done, but I like it anyway. So that’s it. I hope you enjoyed watching me demonstrate
this stuff, and as we build more on Berm Peak we can hopefully include some more of these
trail tools in future videos. Of course, that also means more bike stuff. As always, thanks for riding with me today,
and I’ll see you next time.
I ride bmx and Mbt. I normally watch your vids within the first hour they’re posted.
Who else thinks this is the best Channel on YouTube.
Seth, I hope your doing well. We don't wanna hear about any more injuries like last time you went quiet like this.
But if you are doing great and just can't stop building trails, then please give us some content. We do want you to still have a YouTube channel in 6 months…😉
Hey Seth, do you think Trayl is a good MTB brand?
Not trying to be mean
Weres a new upload SETH!!!!!!!!
Weres his next vid
I’ve been waiting weeks for the trail building one
It has been 7 days I hope he didn’t cut his arm off
10 days
Hi seth, love your videos. I have a 2019 cannondale trail 7 and already upgraded the tires and added a chain tensioner but i now feel like my fork is really letting me down. Any ideas on a relatively cheap and maybe >100mm fork that could last a bit of time?
Greetings from Canada 🇨🇦. I know you are probably not going to read this, but It would be cool on your next visit, go the the argdah bluffs trails! It is a known trail system that guarantees fun. You should rate it too. I go too sometimes even though it takes me a while to get there, but I love it! I would like to see you attempt the monster drop on the circle trail ⚪️ ! Please don’t blame me if you get hurt. It is a very steep hill with a turn and then a thin bridge over a creek almost immediately
Where's the vid seth
This dude gotta up load faster
Potty packs saved my life before😂 lu u seth
Snot mike up puffed he
Yo! Wer you at? Gimme a new video now!!
Your videos are the best, i’m not even riding bikes becausei don’t have any money buy a bike ha ha!
Where is the new video? We are worried, but i guess it means something good
All that your dowing is so awesome. Got a house and tools and space to make what you want. I am an upcoming web-developer do you have any advice on how to get where you were 6 years ago?
Hey Seth please try the trinx evolution pls pls pls the size is also 27.5
Did u know that you can used a regular bicycle pump top to pull your tire its a new hack u can try it
Lovely ending💜
The Diamond back is looking cluttered.
Wow sucka!! I got$ta get me dat Dakine!!!…
Thanks for the all the info Seth!!!!!! ;)…
Hi Seth Visit Bike Parks in in Queenstown New Zealand
Hey I was watching your dungeon build and was wondering if I can have the BMX since you don’t use it
I have been subbed since I was nine
You should go to Angel Fire, I want to go but I don’t find any good review of it, pleaseeeee
Sir im your. New fan i have something to ask sir. I have mtb but its budget bike iwant master bunny hop but i am little bit scared in my axel because i am useng quick release its realy ok sir bunny hopping use'ng. Chip Quick release. Hope'ng. For. Your answer. Sir tnx
Another hack is when your changing a fork, you can hot glue all of your spacers and dust cap together so they don’t go anywhere
Do a video trying out a free coaster hub
0:42
You should do what I did while making my trails a weed wacker and they make saw blade and I will go though all that brush easily I used it at my farm and it sawed in half a circle post about 8 in thich
I have been watching your videos and i see you very detail oriented. I have a questions for ya or anyone who can answer. I have a front suspension mountain bike that I use as my daily commuter. It has mechanical disc brakes and I am looking to change them to hydraulic disc brakes. Do you have any videos that show this process?
where is a good place to ride at in avl
SBH what state do you live in I’m going to Florida and your my favorite YouTuber if you live in Florida could I meet you?
I have the hot laps gripper and it does work great. I have a tube, two CO2 cartridges, tire levers, and multi tool in it. I have it strapped under my seat and it's very secure.
You live in North Carolina a live in North Carolina to
I'm thinking about buying a go pro witch one do suggest I should buy?
May want to put in a little safety warning for using machetes. Very easy to get hurt.
Why dont you just cut slits into your already made quarterpipe/jump for your bike stands?
Thanks to my kids i will always have some baby wipes in my car. they are cheap and wipe all kinds of crud.
I am new to the Mountain Biking community and have been binge watching your videos he last few weeks! They are honestly so informative and easy to watch one after another!
What is that 24 inch bmx thing
Those are great branch cutters. The force needed is so little.
Seiths can I have a trail bike
Me
I just want to say I'm relatively new to this channel, but I fucking love it. Looks like you have your unicycle. Let's see you ride it in your new trails lol
Hello, is a raleigh mojave a good enough bike for mountain biking. With this bike every time i pop a wheelie, you can listen the fork making noises. How can i solve that?
Why would he have co2 in his pack
2.00 and if u crash ur phone goes boom
45 usd for a tiny bag ? get a pannier less
Hey Seth I’m relatively new to the challenge so I might be wrong but are you trying do new transitions they look good either way I liked the video keep it up
Just curiosity thanks seth
Good morning Seth. I was hoping you could review the new TyreKey that performance bikes is promoting.
Have you heard of MTB Hopper? They make bike stands as well.
Seth I have to thank you for posting about the Dakine Gripper. My regular ride is a 2.5 mile loop so I have seen the light riding “naked” is just better
Seth there is a really cool Company in New Zealand called cactus outdoors who make a lot of strap on bike packs that you might like for your no backpack setup
Seth what bike do you have
You should do a bike give away
Who else wants him to post
"hippie oil"
-doesn't contain patchouli
false advertising
Ok, I totally "Dawwwwww"d at the Berm Creek print. That's just super cool!
So in conclusion
dontdo come to seth for a review on your productHey Seth I wanted to see if I can get a shout out? I ride to support Diabetes! Thank you great video 👍😊🙏🚵♀️
He Seth what bmx was shown
Pleas Spanish subtitles
For those who don’t know about Berm Creek..welcome!
Kawasaki bike from me….
Sibscribe the channel and jump to hit that bell heard.😍😍😍😍✨️✨️✨️😍😍😍
U R Awseome
Just spent 250 pound on my harftail
Seth you need to make drama plushies
At wh1 I was like berm peak needs this(sigh) why god why
00:46 Excellent! Now I can carry around and huff Whippits before I drop into a run!
Dude are You fixed bikes?? for try to find You.. regards
Hack: If you dont have a rubber ring on your suspension fork you can always tie a string around it
Can u review skullcandy verts?
I like the way seth says bikes and I cant even afford a full suspension
I need that gripper.
Get back on to riding
Lmao 15$ for a print 😂
And 100$ for a piece of metal 🤣
You don’t use tweezers for ticks that justs squizes more venom in your ment to freeze it with wart freezer
You can give mi bike fullsos
Friends come over.
Seth: let me show you the blunt edge of my Cold Steel machete….
Seth I’m a big fan
Loving the channel and series, everything I would love my channel to be eventually
Hey Seth do u know any good biking apps that you can see trails and that thanks bro
I don't understand why park tools cost so much
hi Seth's can u help me on other video to fix my bmx the problem is when I pedal the wheel dosent move. the pedal is like moving both sides pleas help me
use gardening wire to fasten your cables, spin the wire and fold it over to not get cut on it
idea for life hacks: If you ride with a hydration pack you can get a medium size pringles can and put it in your bottle cage for storage, for extra style points paint it to complement your bike
You ok man
You need to step away from the machetes and get yourself a brush Ax …. They look very odd they look like Carpenter tools like a Carpenters knife… but let me tell you they will make a machete look like as if they're pointless unless you're using the machete for thin stuff
Hey Seth what if your dual shock is closer to the back wheel and you can’t put it where you put like giant bikes
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Hi Seth. Iam ur subscriber and iam from India
I want ask you question?
Iam from a middle class family, and I want to be a pro cyclist. And someone told me that cycle sports is a rich man sports it cannot be afford by a middle class is it real tell me by listening this i getting fear.
Please post more videos
Hi seth what is a bike lock I can can rely on because my bike recently got stolen and I just got a new one
Don’t think MrBeast will be pleased with the Fiskar Loppers
Can u please do an overview of the diamondback line
Since Dakine Hot Laps Gripper is no loger available, do anyone know bag similar to that one?