Hardtails on Hard Trails: The Prescott Circle Trail - 58 Miles On Singlespeed Hardtails

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The Prescott Circle Trail is a ~55 mile trail that circumnavigates Prescott, Arizona. Earlier this year, Chloee Woodruff, a professional XC Racer set up the prescott circle trail challenge, a fundraiser to raise funds for Prescott's trails. Support the trail here: givebutter.com/PrescottCircle...
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In this episode, Cody and I give it a go on our singlespeed hardtails. This is the longest I've set out to ride on a singlespeed yet, and it pushed me to the edge. In this video I'm on my RSD Middlechild Ti, one of my all-time favorite hardtails. See coupon code below for a discount on RSD bikes.
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@hardtailparty 3 жыл бұрын

Link to hip pack: bit.ly/2Gbm9ds

@justanothermountainbiker6958 3 жыл бұрын

Dude.. can you do a review of the new GT Avalanche with the floating seat stays? 🥺😊😁

@hardtailparty 3 жыл бұрын

@@justanothermountainbiker6958 I'd love to, but I haven't had any luck having them send me one. The new zaskar almost looks good, but the chainstay is a mile long.

@Irwtgtlajgafe 3 жыл бұрын

I like how Cody rides 9 hours and doesn't seem to bring much of anything 🧐🤔

@clipless03 3 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see a bike check portion of your ride videos where you show the bikes that your friends are riding. It's always nice to see what kinds of bikes people choose for different terrain.

@tinman1955 3 жыл бұрын

Cool ride. Next time I'm in the area I'm bringing my bike....and a gear cluster.

@bounce12011 3 жыл бұрын

Cody's conditioning and skill is really awe inspiring.

@hardtailparty 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. He races pro xc. He's on an entirely different level.

@KevinMcAfee 3 жыл бұрын

Love seeing you cover more of the Flagstaff and Prescott trails. So much good stuff there, and not a lot of well-produced content to showcase it. Great stuff, dude

@johnnydoe66 3 жыл бұрын

Every rider needs to be like Cody. I try to do the same whenever I ride with someone who isn't at my level because I know that there are riders I have ridden with better than myself that have done the same.

@davenorman8251 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful footage on that trail, really appreciate the Arizona scenery.

@MoisheLettvin 2 жыл бұрын

This was super fun to watch, and a really epic ride. Thanks for documenting it, even when it was tough!

@smithtechsea 3 жыл бұрын

Love the simplicity of single speed! Awesome trails, thanks for sharing!

@samchoung4406 3 жыл бұрын

Your real time trail riding commentary is really helpful. Sometimes I go into braindead mode and need to start being more critical and attentive to my own riding. Keep up the great content!

@kentcruse4969 3 жыл бұрын

"My Girls!" As a Dad and a Grandpa I can relate. What a great way to end a ride. And yes, a riding partner like Cody is a blessing! 😎

@bongdudugenio9947 3 жыл бұрын

You keep us inspired, single speed is a great challenge.

@juliebirb7162 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so tempted to try single speed now for my hardtail. Time to visit my shop.

@danielrgusa 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent job guys!

@steveb8269 3 жыл бұрын

What a great ride, well done 👍

@shaunroach7829 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!!! This was great from one single speeder to another I feel your pain!! I ride my single speed Pugsley 90% of the time and this year I’ve pushed myself to hit multiple 100+ km rides. On a couple I began to bunk around 85 km. I had to detour off course and stop at a friends or relative fo some cookies/ drink 🥤to get some sugar!! Totally get not quitting and wanting to complete the ride and hitting your goal!!! Outstanding Steve 👏 great job👍!!!! Once you go single speed with the right bike and set up it’s hard not making it you your favourite bike!!! Congrats looking forward to the next epic adventure!!!

@cellphonenut 3 жыл бұрын

Yep that’s what is so Gnar Gnar the hardest punch climb when the body is already to take a nap. Excellent riding and determination guys 🥳🥳💪💪💪🤜🤜

@epagent6091 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Great job gentlemen! That was awesome. Great video, thank you.

@adamrossi7010 3 жыл бұрын

Great work Steve! Such an epic ride!

@ckirvine 3 жыл бұрын

So Awesome.... one word...INSPIRING!!!!🤙

@anthonysears871 Жыл бұрын

You killed it!

@lostman65 3 жыл бұрын

great job steve!! that's so awesome that you are thriving on the single speed.

@ronanderson5736 3 жыл бұрын

Dang, you guys killed it, amazing ride. Awesome!

@reallybigphilly 3 жыл бұрын

Impressive! Also, very jealous of the scenery... Beautiful place!

@jeffem55 3 жыл бұрын

Great video for a great accomplish. I love the feeling I get when I start and finish a ride. It doesn’t matter if it’s a short or longer one. Always a sense of accomplishment. Keep up the great videos!!

@electricbikerider 3 жыл бұрын

Kudos to you Steve and Cody, what a fantastic trail. 👍🏼🤛🏼👏🏼

@DonnieX6 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, great ride! And Cody is a beast :) thank's for taking us with you!

@bopssingh8832 3 жыл бұрын

Well done Steve. Great effort and awesome motivation for all of us. Live the channel

@chloewoodruff2940 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work out there and thanks for the support! Such a cool video.

@juliebirb7162 3 жыл бұрын

I'd have to bring a gallon of water on my back. And still stop for refills. Minimalism scares me but kudos to you two for doing it.

@bigshan5806 3 жыл бұрын

Rad ride dude, such a treat to see u really cranking out the miles on your single speed. Having your buddy with u was awesome to. What a accomplishment 👍👍👍

@Akre2 3 жыл бұрын

I used to have a prescott cyclery hardtail, named after this trail. I'm in Michigan though, but awesome to see the trail that inspired the name of the bike!

@kurtpeterson6293 3 жыл бұрын

Inspiring dude!

@pauldelarzac615 2 жыл бұрын

I was tired by the end this video, i feel you guys!!

@kevinhall8949 3 жыл бұрын

Love that Mooseknuckle!

@azmaier100 3 жыл бұрын

no small feat, good job!

@toanmaxdark7 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job! That ranch/badger downhill is so nice on a hardtail

@hardtailparty 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@jamesmarsden9348 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome effort, great ride. Me and my brother did a 50 mile single speed ride yesterday. Absolutely love the simplicity and sense of a achievement when riding single speed. Keep it coming.

@hardtailparty 3 жыл бұрын

I know exactly what you.mean. Nice work!

@wesleywermuth9545 3 жыл бұрын

Sweet video and sweet trail. Went on a SS ride myself this morning.....but only 6 miles. I’d love to do that trail someday. Keep the awesome videos coming!

@robsprimallife 10 ай бұрын

Nice work, especially on a single speed. I have ridden some of it and can attest to the ledges adding up and taking your soul 😃😃

@drewziraldo5407 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome ride! Prescott is surprisingly fun for riding, has some different features. Gotta watch out for that Crushed Granite though...washes out easy!

@ZOB4 3 жыл бұрын

I have a rigid single speed that I absolutely love. I have a few other bikes, but that is the one that has the most soul for sure.

@hardtailparty 3 жыл бұрын

same here.

@Rrrrocker 3 жыл бұрын

Love your SS content. Keep it up. You are spoilt for choice, and the trails look awesome.

@hardtailparty 3 жыл бұрын

I feel super lucky to have so many o credible trails near me.

@SentMKG 3 жыл бұрын

I've never considered single speed ever.....but I might in the future now just for the challenge or self improvement.

@chrisreid3907 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent vid,Mate!....Re your comments around the 20:40 mark (It's not a competition)...I always try to keep in mind...."It's a bike trip,Not an ego trip"...Cheers!

@Onecogmike 3 жыл бұрын

I would have never considered doing that until I got my Ti Middlechild. Great video

@hardtailparty 3 жыл бұрын

Its such an incredible bike! You've got a killer build on yours. I highly recommend this loop if you're looking for an endurance challenge.

@christophercoupal3449 3 жыл бұрын

Just added a 3/4 frame pack to my hardtail, I have access to one water bottle on the seat tube, and one on the downtube. Perfect for all day rides like what you just did. Bought a timberjack after seeing your review and it’s perfect for me. 🤟 thanks for the stoke

@hardtailparty 3 жыл бұрын

Right on! Congrats on the TJ

@yeeyee7862 3 жыл бұрын

I am injured right now so I cant ride and watching you ride my home town trails made me feel better

@hardtailparty 3 жыл бұрын

sorry to hear you're injured.

@jcmymtb1258 3 жыл бұрын

20 miles last week on 1x12 I almost pass out. God Job sir

@shawnpritchard366 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video!!! I have a Transition TransAM 26er that I bought for this very reason. Switching between SS and geared is a good option to have.

@billmcknight7633 3 жыл бұрын

Love that trail. Nice job on the SS. Doesn't ride bad the other direction either.

@hardtailparty 3 жыл бұрын

I don't think I'd be able to do it the other way on a ss.

@hardmtnbiker 3 жыл бұрын

Isn’t this the second time you have done this epic long miles SS ride this year? You definitely have embraced SS riding! As you may recall I do 80% of my mountain bike rides on my SS but I don’t ride more than 20 or 30 miles max. Your killing it bro!

@whatchulookinat338 3 жыл бұрын

gnnarrlllyyyyyy, grats !

@danfrst1 3 жыл бұрын

SSingleSSpeed for the win!!

@CrazyDiamond.critter 3 жыл бұрын

Nice ride. Looks like bikepacking and camping overnight would be a fun trip as well. Funny; I'm running Stans Arch with Ardent Race on my hardtail.

@patrickwoods2165 3 жыл бұрын

I've ridden most (maybe all) of those trails you linked together, just not all at once (yet?). Great SS country out there. You're doing everything right in my opinion - frequent rest, re-trying those spots you don't clean the first time, there for the enjoyment. Nice job!

@angel-leonhontiveros4816 3 жыл бұрын

You are awesome and cody is a beast lol well done guys! Might i suggest t.o.g.s. For your ss ti beast, it helps me with climbs on my karate monkey.

@mattbare2803 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome ride. I’ve done parts of this, but not the whole thing. Definitely want to do it

@hardtailparty 3 жыл бұрын

Go for it! The weather is just about perfect right now.

@sayzawn 3 жыл бұрын

SS FTW!!

@mnmbrosmtb7499 3 жыл бұрын

Speaking of heart rate, I had a physical yesterday afternoon and the nurse almost called an ambulance cause my BP was 193/95. I had MTB'ed a couple hours prior and was hangry. The doctor was understanding I had a vigorous workout and recommended I rest a day or 2 prior to having BP checked again.

@mc540flip 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job! That would’ve been tough with gears. Way to stick it out

@stevencole7331 3 жыл бұрын

Wow we never see Steve crash . I washed out earlier in the week where an ATV rutted up an area I thought I could breeze through but both tires washed out . Got a bloody chin and some finger pain . That's usually what gets me is the motorized vehicles that tear up the single track making it sandy and rutted My arms and shoulders get tired on longer rides and not so much my legs . Well done steve your fitness has increased by leaps and bounds on the single speed . Maybe increasing your chances of making some of those bucket list tech climbs in the future . Well done

@hardtailparty 3 жыл бұрын

It was a stupid crash, but I've had whiplash for months from that stupid crash. I'm still not back to 100%

@stevencole7331 3 жыл бұрын

@@hardtailparty Broke my collar bone in january and not at a 100% . That was a stupid crash also . Most are .

@bensieber6960 3 жыл бұрын

Man, you should be so proud, your single speed riding has come such a long way. Think back to those first short rides and where you are now; awesome! Oh yeah, and why no bar ends? Even little shorties? They are soooooo helpful for those ss climbs.

@hardtailparty 3 жыл бұрын

One day I'll get some bar ends.

@sidlittle4174 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid cheers,can you test the lastest Orange P7 soon please.

@jackcarter233 10 ай бұрын

58 miles is no joke

@jeffsharp4982 2 жыл бұрын

I attempted the circle trail back in 2016, and came up a little short. Still rode about 58 miles that day cuz I took a couple of wrong turns. This inspires me to give it another go, perhaps SS this time?! I’m still really digging the Sirius, and have been riding it exclusively SS since I got her built up. LMK if you ever wanna come do the circle trail again, I’d love to go with you.

@Hansen931 3 жыл бұрын

Loving the channel! recently bought a Orbea Laufey H30 and looking to upgrade the wheels(mostly due to width). Any recommendations? Can't find much info about the wheelset on the H30.. Greetings from Norway!

@50mtb44 3 жыл бұрын

What single speed gears (front and back) are you using now?

@jeffsharp4982 Жыл бұрын

Howdy Steve, I had to come back and re-visit this video as I'm planning on tackling the circle trail on my single speed next month. The goal is 57 miles on my 57th birthday, Dec 19!

@hardtailparty Жыл бұрын

Awesome! My suggestion is to not try to clean every inch. Walk 1-2 sections and your knees will thank you. :)

@jeffsharp4982 Жыл бұрын

@@hardtailparty TY!

@hardtailparty Жыл бұрын

You got this no problem

@PennyPinchingCyclist 3 жыл бұрын

Nice work man! That’s a tough ride for sure. Hit me up when you want to try it clockwise. Might want to swap out the SS for some gears though!

@hardtailparty 3 жыл бұрын

yeah, there's no way I'm riding it ccw ss.

@dgriffinm 3 жыл бұрын

Is there a link to Cody’s bar ends & what is your gearing

@bikerdhill 3 жыл бұрын

excellent ride Steve, great trail. Watch out not to be riding in the anaroebic zone for too long, you can actually do permanent muscle damage due to your muscles using o2 faster than it can get o2, sure you know this stuff anyway :)

@GrandesMomentosenBicicleta 3 жыл бұрын

What bike do you use in this video?

@peterides9568 3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow. That looks amazing Steve. What a great (very long!) day out! Pretty crazy doing that distance on a single speed! Thanks for another amazing video. How did you choose what to film while riding? How many batteries did you get through with your GoPro? I think you missed the link to your pack- I'm definitely in the market for something of that style soon.

@hardtailparty 3 жыл бұрын

Oops. Here's the link bit.ly/2Gbm9ds

@daveheitmann3800 3 жыл бұрын

Just watched this video. Trail looks amazing. I’m not from the area and I have a some questions. What time of year is good to come to Prescott to ride this trail? Late winter or early spring or fall? When do you recommend? Would like to come and maybe spend a few days riding. Thanks for your info.

@hardtailparty 3 жыл бұрын

Spring and fall are best

@Thomas_Vanderslam 3 жыл бұрын

Such a rad video. Great commentary, positive vibes! What model wahoo are you using?

@hardtailparty 3 жыл бұрын

elemnt bolt

@rjahn3000 3 жыл бұрын

Nice ride thanks, btw is your WTB saddle still creaking or is that a new one?

@hardtailparty 3 жыл бұрын

This is a new one

@bmaster7ify 3 жыл бұрын

What are you using to strap more water on the bike? We did this about 3 months ago. Awesome loop. Maybe the best in AZ

@hardtailparty 3 жыл бұрын

Zip ties through a blackburn outpost cage to the frame. I've got some videos of it on my bikepacking builds and bike checks.

@dumbliferbry2759 3 жыл бұрын

Are you also using thick BMX chains on your singlespeed setup? I tried using a 10speed chain on my singlespeed setup with 32/16 gearing on 27.5, 2.3 tires.. It keeps snapping that's why I opted to using bmx chains instead.

@hardtailparty 3 жыл бұрын

I'm using 10 speed chains right now for singlespeed. No snapped chains yet, but I'm running 32/20 gearing for where I live. 32/16 wouldn't be pleasant on my trails.

@thomaskuhn6541 3 жыл бұрын

Which GPS are you using for rides like this and also for navigating your bikepacking trips?

@hardtailparty 3 жыл бұрын

Its a wahoo elemnt

@mellissanash7517 3 жыл бұрын

It's about going party pace! I dig your candor in your videos it make me want to just ride all day! You think this could be done on a rigid+ bike?

@hardtailparty 3 жыл бұрын

It could be done, but I wouldn't want to. It would be a long day and you'd be super fatigued at the end. I'd definitely go for 3.0 tires if you're going rigid.

@mellissanash7517 3 жыл бұрын

@@hardtailparty I do have 3.0 front and 2.8 back. Will have to try it next time I'm in the area. Thank you!

@johnw2318 Жыл бұрын

does anybody know what bar ends Cody is using please?

@kingbernas 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, Steve. I rode singlespeed too for years, and will be getting back into it again soon as I rebuild my old frame. You usually use a long travel hardtail with +tires, but I'm curious what Cody's set-up is. Looks like he's uding closer to a standard XC set up? 100mm fork, 29" and 2.xx" tires?

@hardtailparty 3 жыл бұрын

I had a 130mm fork, 2.4x29 on stans arch mk3 wheels. Cody is running a vassago mooseknuckle ti. 69* hta, 120mm fox 34, stans arch mk3 with a 2.6 front tire, 2.4 rear.

@findtherightbeat 3 жыл бұрын

@@hardtailparty What tires did you and Cody have on? Thanks in advance

@nathancouse3596 3 жыл бұрын

How do you like that rekon? Thinking about getting one on the front for my dv9. Btw super impressive on a ss!!!! Much much respect 🤘

@hardtailparty 3 жыл бұрын

It works well except for the one time it washed out on me. Its fast, but I don't have 100% confidence in it on these trails. Actually ... I don't have 100% confidence on any tire in Prescott. The marble terrain is tricky to corner on. For xc stuff, I like the rekon up front. I'd consider a 2.6 next time.

@stompnucustoms2616 3 жыл бұрын

Very cool ride. How much harder is 58 on single speed than your regular hard tail set up? That the Titanium middlechild? What is your friend riding?

@hardtailparty 3 жыл бұрын

Depends on the terrain. I would have been a lot less fatigued and probably finished an hour or two sooner with gears. Yes, I talk about my bike at the end of the video.

@norbertcsipai7297 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing riding as always! What bike computer are you using?

@hardtailparty 3 жыл бұрын

Its a wahoo elemnt bolt

@norbertcsipai7297 3 жыл бұрын

@@hardtailparty thanks!

@floriandan5404 Жыл бұрын

moving to prescott cant wait to figure my riding out been a road rider for many years looking to learn which mt bike to get, HELP

@hardtailparty Жыл бұрын

It sounds like you'd be an excellent candidate for my bike consultation service. Patreon.com/hardtailparty

@floriandan5404 Жыл бұрын

@@hardtailparty I will get ahold of you when im settled in Prescott much appreciated love your videos,

@okbiker 3 жыл бұрын

Impressive! Does Cody have a pack at all, or are you carrying everything you need for a 55 mile ride for 2? :)

@hardtailparty 3 жыл бұрын

I think he packs everything in his bibs. I didn't carry anything for him.

@findtherightbeat 3 жыл бұрын

What gear ratios are you and Cody on? Thanks in advance

@hardtailparty 3 жыл бұрын

See the comments section here.

@WrenchTheEcho 3 жыл бұрын

Nice Ride! What is Cody riding?

@Joe944Spec 3 жыл бұрын

Vassago Moosekunckle

@HairyMTB 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Steve ... what gear ratio are you running on you SS please?

@hardtailparty 3 жыл бұрын

I run 32/20. Cody is running 32/18

@HairyMTB 3 жыл бұрын

@@hardtailparty Cool, that was also always my go to gear on a 29er SS.

@morpheus6d9 3 жыл бұрын

🔥🔥🔥🔥🤙🤙🤙🤙

@thorstenbastian81 3 жыл бұрын

what bike is Cody riding?

@hardtailparty 3 жыл бұрын

Vassago mooseknuckle ti

@John.M264 3 жыл бұрын

I had no idea you would need so much water so dry uh I go on 60 mile trips I drink about 2 water bottles so I am wanting at the end of my ride plus you're single speeding it

@hardtailparty 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, everyone is different. It really depends on where you live too. Keep in mind this trip has 6800 ft of climbing and is at about 6k ft of elevation, and we're in the desert. It always surprises us when people come visit the desert to ride and bring a single water bottle. 40 min in, they're out of water.