Riding the Evil Epocalypse

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Thanks to LMNT for support in 2023! Head to www.DrinkLMNT.com/Jeff to get your free sample pack with any purchase.
If you enjoy my videos, you might like my monthly riding tutorials, which I post ONLY to my Patreon page: / jeffkendallweed
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Did you know I post a new riding tutorial every month? These are ONLY posted to my Patreon page, so join now to see these rad videos! Here’s the full list of my riding tutorials posted through February 2023:
Berm line choice: / line-choices-for-82322348
How to ride like a pro (and not a squid): / how-to-ride-like-80864886
How to MANUAL: / how-to-manual-my-79363708
Wet weather riding tips: / wet-weather-tips-78055037
How to ride ROUGH corners: / how-to-ride-76582910
50 tips to be a better mountain biker: / 50-tips-to-be-75352100
How to land jumps: / how-to-land-74063598
How to ride steep trails: / how-to-ride-72705363
How to sprint without pedaling: / how-to-sprint-71580461
How to ride flat corners: / how-to-ride-flat-68552084
How to jump found gaps: / 67255256
How to stoppie turn: / 65842496
How to drop: / 64552391
How to LEAN in corners: / how-to-lean-in-63176556
How to Ride Light on the Bike: / how-to-ride-on-61941975
Riding technique differences between hardtails and full suspension: / 60435182
How to rut track: / 59366938
5 tips to make flat trails more fun: / 58058983
5 tips to improve bike control and balance: / 56839920
How to levitate out of corners: / 55607066
Three simple cornering tips: / 54371316
How (and when) to rock roll or drop: / 53126562
How to jump with fluidity- and not DEAD SAILER! / 51914476
How to Lanual: / 50695443
How to climb ledges without a bunny hop: / 49476021
Which brake to use when: / which-brake-to-48108425
Different bikes, different riding techniques: / 46925782
How to ride FLAT PEDALS through the ROCKS: / how-to-ride-flat-45662347
How to ride wet roots and steep chutes: / 44507851
How to ride with style: / how-to-ride-with-43349450
How to jump for height vs distance: / 42202183
Common manual questions answered: / 41006264
How to land jumps: / 39928153
My 3 favorite skills drills: / if-i-could-only-38809964
How to manual: / how-to-manual-37684861
Cutty: / 36579859
Manual a berm: / 35496772
How to ride in Sedona: / 34436065
Switchbacks: / 3-ways-to-33345804
Nosewheelie: / 32742504
Bump jump: / 31881231
Trials basics for trail riders: / 31145344
Tight berms: / 30389457

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@JeffKendallWeed Жыл бұрын

Thanks to LMNT for support in 2023! Head to www.DrinkLMNT.com/Jeff to get your free sample pack with any purchase.

@Peanutdenver Жыл бұрын

Jeff's channel is where I go for real analysis on my next potential bike. I love it over channels that feature content like "What are the best grips ever" or "I'm the best KZfaqr rider ever" type shit. Finally this dude is going to hit 100k subs...and should really have more. Plus he rides with real skill.

@LastAphelion Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate hearing different perspectives about the same bike. I've made the same mistake multiple times absorbing someone's bias "bike is bad!" or gush how a bike is flawlessly perfect with no real context why, but when people describe in depth what they like and don't like, and you hear that from different sources, you get to add up a mental model of a bikes traits strengths and weaknesses. You can really piece together what causes someone to hate it while another loved it specially when you can observe their riding style. It's not a replacement for a test ride but it does help. Sadly not everyone's great at doing describing like this and Jeff is one of the best while doing it in an organic format.

@Peanutdenver Жыл бұрын

@@LastAphelion 100% my friend

@JeffKendallWeed Жыл бұрын

Thank you Thunder, I really appreciate that!

@JeffKendallWeed Жыл бұрын

Thank you Teapot- I'm probably a terrible bike reviewer since I don't ride in the most common style, but I just try to share my honest thoughts- and have fun while doing that!

@Peanutdenver Жыл бұрын

@@JeffKendallWeed No worries

@doubledbassfishing8573 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been using LMNT and love it. Great product for sure

@FantaMann42 Жыл бұрын

Price point is rather hurtful!! Almost 10k, a bit too much there!

@JeffKendallWeed Жыл бұрын

Hahaha yeah hence the new terminology- ebikes and peasant bikes! Just kidding, obv!!!!

@FantaMann42 Жыл бұрын

@@JeffKendallWeed I can buy a used KTM 350 EXC F dual sport for 10.5k bucks. 🤪🤪

@Table_Topper_Tony Жыл бұрын

Awesome video Jeff!! I really want to see you ride a Transition Relay and hear what you have to say about that one!

@JeffKendallWeed Жыл бұрын

Thank you Tony! Yeah I gotta get on a Relay one of these days!

@scottpetersen7698 Жыл бұрын

See Jeff we all want you to ride the Relay. ;)

@ixcel83 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video! I purchased LMNT on your recomendation and I really like it. I have been doing some longer rides and it keeps me going! Keep up the good work!

@JeffKendallWeed Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback Graham! A bunch of medical industry professionals I know have been telling me it's a pretty solid electrolyte option, and it's also gotten great feedback in my comments. Glad you're enjoying it!

@carl_thunder Жыл бұрын

Another great video! Thanks, Jeff!

@JeffKendallWeed Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Carl!

@carl_thunder Жыл бұрын

@@JeffKendallWeed You got it!

@425flex Жыл бұрын

Do a video in the transition relay

@PatLoughery Жыл бұрын

Echoing this request. Very curious about the Relay.

@LloydEdmondson Жыл бұрын

Love LMNT, gutted they will soon be stopping shipping to the UK. Loving the content as always cheers Jeff!

@JeffKendallWeed Жыл бұрын

Oh man Lloyd sorry to hear that!

@enzochoi923 Жыл бұрын

interesting to watch evil's emtb, and you just make it all the better!

@JeffKendallWeed Жыл бұрын

Thank you Enzo!

@martinschwartz7342 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for another well-made video. The Evil Epocalypse is an interesting bike. I am going to have to test-ride one.

@JeffKendallWeed Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Martin! It was fun!

@petedivine 10 ай бұрын

You really looked good riding that bike. Amazed to see you jump the bike going uphill . E-Bikes definitely look cool. Probably in my future one of these days.

@emtbtrailrider539 Жыл бұрын

been looking forward to this one hehe ePocalypse USA EP801 has AutoShift I'd want to see you review later on

@snat6299 Жыл бұрын

Wow that bike is funky looking, of course you make all bikes shred! Thanks for reviewing the good, bad, and the ugly ones:)

@hughperkin6765 Жыл бұрын

When’s the forbidden Druid/ dreadnought review coming? Cool vid btw

@tomassanesson902 Жыл бұрын

Awesome epik beautiful bike

@vcc1534 Жыл бұрын

I don't know how you manual these monster ebikes but you sure make it look easy!

@JeffKendallWeed Жыл бұрын

It's a lot of work for sure- the Rise was more fun since it had less front triangle weight. Much easier to manual! I'm getting curious about a hub motor equipped bike, as then the weight of the motor is removed from the front half of the bike.

@paulatwork517 Жыл бұрын

@@JeffKendallWeed hey .. try a Trek EXE ? Different ride.

@paulatwork517 Жыл бұрын

Hey Ted .. it s because this Kendal-Weed guy is one of the best fucking riders in the world (for natural, fun, like a normal human MTB riding) He makes EVERYTHING look good. The eMTB companies should be banging down his doors. NOOOO one produces a rides video like Jeff IMO.

@justridemtb Жыл бұрын

What do you enjoy more the SL or Full Size e-bike? I hope you can do a video on the new Specialized Levo SL! I know you have some time riding the Stumpy. Would be great to have your opinion on the two.😬🙏🏾

@MrTrekvrx Жыл бұрын

I'd love to see you try one of those Pole Voima E-Bikes to see what you think of them, and how they compare to the big American brands

@JeffKendallWeed Жыл бұрын

Ufff those bikes don't seem at all well suited to my style. I'm more of a jumper than a plower, so the long wheelbase and backend is not my thing.

@_Jake.From.Statefarm_ Жыл бұрын

@@JeffKendallWeed I'd be really interested in what you think of the new levo SL. (I'm personally waiting for the gen 2 kenevo SL as I already have a full sized Levo) but I hear really good things. I've heard multiple people say the gen1 Kenevo SL is the best bike they have ever ridden ebike or not.

@kevankakes Жыл бұрын

I live in AZ. Always riding hawes and all the mountains here, I have seen a lot of the bikes you have ridden all over the state. I recently built a commencal sx and love it but don’t have a lot of time on more than a few enduros. Was curious if you will ever get your hands on a commencal in the future for reviews?

@JeffKendallWeed Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the note Evan! About to get warm in your neck of the woods... I haven't ridden a Commencal, but plan on renting one this summer!

@ericmccoach8085 Жыл бұрын

Every time I look at a evil bike I can't help but think of the word "plow"

@JeffKendallWeed Жыл бұрын

Yeah they are a little more wheels on the ground, but they do pop well considering!

@tomasstraka5244 Жыл бұрын

same here, but replace the word with "snap"

@doghat34567 Жыл бұрын

Another great video Jeff!! What are the thigh-padded underoos that you're wearing under your pants?

@scottpetersen7698 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Jeff once again for the review and your feedback on what a bike does well, characteristics and what riding style the bike works best for. That is what I look for in a review so I can translate it to what would work best for me. Cucumbers are great but I don't like pickles...... but its ok for others to like and enjoy different things. Keep an open mind young guns out there that do not like Ebikes. You will age and things will change. I though what a crock to ride an ebike until I rode a light weight one and got in two laps instead of one and so had twice as much fun in one day. Someday you will get older and your body will change like mine did and you might find it an option that keeps you riding, or riding even more. Most importantly are you having fun? FYI I do not own an ebike.

@Torrque 5 ай бұрын

Aging is the aggressive pursuit of comfort. A E-MTB is not for a aging rider. It is for someone who simply gravitates to it for WHATEVER reason. For example, living on a island with EXTREMELY limited MTB-able trails, tracks and options, a E-MTB is the only proper tool to actually get a MTB ride in. Otherwise, you’re ‘hike-a-biking’ and pushing it 1/2 the time. So, dispense with the “listen young bucks, you will get old” crap and point your statements towards a E-MTB is a ‘tool’ for particular reasons. Whether it be for lack of fitness, aging, impossible terrain or ANY other reason a person must face.

@mrpachuco696 Жыл бұрын

Cool

@akjdhfkqwrhetkjanfvkkkresae Жыл бұрын

Thats brutal that they didn't get any of these since launch in august!

@JeffKendallWeed Жыл бұрын

Yeah...

@nickjones5728 Жыл бұрын

Would love to see you review a gen 3 levo!

@JeffKendallWeed Жыл бұрын

Thanks Nick, I'd like to try one eventually.

@BikeLife4Me Жыл бұрын

Nice

@JeffKendallWeed Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching David!

@airportadam Жыл бұрын

You can just use a Bosch bolt on magnet, I work at skagit cycle I think I have one there.

@LDiazMTB Жыл бұрын

You should try to get you’re hands on a gorilla gravity mega trail, heard great things about the bikes

@rodcarlosantillan1452 Жыл бұрын

review Guerrilla Gravity Gnarvana!

@bearjewmtb4827 Жыл бұрын

I want to know more about that blurred out one!

@JeffKendallWeed Жыл бұрын

It was basically a stocker, but early version suspension and non stock color.

@drumerboy456sx Жыл бұрын

Garlic is for vampires lol

@junseokkim7673 Жыл бұрын

Jeff, how do you manual 50lbs+ ebike so easy?

@steveridesxc Жыл бұрын

Great to see you advocating fun trail riding on an e-bike!

@JeffKendallWeed Жыл бұрын

Might as well enjoy trail time! No rush!!!

@michaelsturgeon5210 Жыл бұрын

If its evil ...it'll break

@user-to2gh7sg3l Жыл бұрын

Kinda funny how they blurred out that one bike.... But was also currently on display when you immediately walk in the room(?) Not a huge fan of that.

@justsayin3600 10 ай бұрын

I was looking at their lineup. Then focused on the Insurgent. For what they offered, especially on components I decided to go with a Specialized Stumpjumper Evo Pro. Evil is overpriced. I thought Specialized was expensive until I looked a EVIL.

@Dempsey222 Жыл бұрын

E Bikes are cool but I am not getting one because peddling his how I burn calories to stay in shape. Maybe when I am older I will get one.

@scrutch666 Жыл бұрын

oh another tank to be tested

@JeffKendallWeed Жыл бұрын

It has tracks?

@scrutch666 Жыл бұрын

@@JeffKendallWeed no but they feel like they have some , at least my new altitude powerplay . Its a fun toy but i still prefer my ripley . Every time i hop back on my peasant bike i feel like someone gave me wings. The drag on the motor on the powerplay is strong , i think its the only ebike you wouldn’t be able to ride home up a hill without battery power. But i love the suspension setup

@jonnysnakes5417 Жыл бұрын

The one reason I dont own this bike os they took way to long to make it, i jad asked for a ebike wreckoning for years n they didn't produce so i got me a whyte e180

@MD-xw3gd 3 ай бұрын

I borrowed this cool bike then cut the bars down to my midget size

@calinfloyd Жыл бұрын

Pedal bikes are too expensive, you could get a brand new 2023 dirt bike for half the price of this thing

@bruhbruh3728 Жыл бұрын

100 mate there a joke really how expensive its got

@superawesomefuntimego Жыл бұрын

Love Evil bikes and loved my 2022 Wreckoning, but man that Epocalypse is pretty ugly, that obese downtube looks like butt. Great riding as always though Jeff!! Love the channel.

@JeffKendallWeed Жыл бұрын

Thanks! The Offering I had was a neat bike, similar vintage to your Wreckoning.

@TheRelaxingBuddah 5 ай бұрын

You make good videos but what I don’t understand is why do you upgrade always a bike for ? You know must people want to know how a factory bike rides not an upgraded one does

@JeffKendallWeed 5 ай бұрын

Stock tires go flat for me. If I left them I couldn’t make a video.