I just ordered this groupset for my 26 year old Voodoo D-Jab (correction, I just realised it's 28 years old!! How did I get so old?). It's the bike's fourth. The current 3x9 XT set up has been coaxed and patched up over the past year or so, and after the last ride of slipping , rubbing, and clattering of everything whenever I put the slightest additional pressure on a pedal out in the Sörmland woods, I declared it buggered and bit the bullet. Always a risk getting bits for such an old frame. And the first order of the latest and greatest was cancelled a couple of hours after making it when the evil of Micro Spine hub bodies was discovered, and replaced with a new order of M5100 bits. New bottom bracket too. Should be interesting to see what a 28 year old BB looks like when it comes out. The current cranks do rotate like they're 5 stor stark in. I am really looking forward to binning the front deraileur. I've always hated them, ever since my first racing bike as a kid where you couldn't have big on the front and big on the back, and small of the front and small on the back without everyone hearing you coming from several miles away. Should be a good autumn if it all fits.
@newnewapa11 күн бұрын
Tack för alla bra videos! Är nybörjare och det här inspirerande.
@andypetersel9183Ай бұрын
You are doing amazing to talk, film and explain while also doing the climbs and tricks. Will be trying this one this season. Järavallen is my home track. I would like to get into downhill but I need to learn to drop and maybe hop before that. Is this track a good one for learning the base skills for downhill?
@MikesbikeridesАй бұрын
Thankyou so much! This trail will offer some steep downhills but not very long. But you will at least get to use your brakes :) And there are small to medium jumps/drops to practice on. So yeah, good first step but after this I would recommend going to Vallåsen but staying on the greens and blues. But yes, learning to brake well and stay loose on the bike before going is vital to having a good day up there :)
@Leo-gt1bx2 ай бұрын
Getting an XT shifter and RD is the best in my opinion.
@downtoridemtb2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comparison video. Too bad the weather didn’t cooperate and the first lap was a bit wetter. Either way, the new setup must be faster to some extent. I’m running dual Forekasters, the new ones, and I like the grip on the rear in tech climbs but I do think a Rekon 2.4 would roll a bit faster.
@rickyl36842 ай бұрын
Mike! Skåne på engelska är Scania 👍 ett tips ifall du vill köra helt på engelska 😀
@Mikesbikerides2 ай бұрын
Haha svengelska is the väg to go 🥰
@rickyl36842 ай бұрын
Haha 😀 Fortsätt med dessa videos. Cyklar själv en hel del mtb också. Bor i Bjuv så blir ofta i Billesholm 👍😀
@albinnerf2 ай бұрын
kostar det
@Mikesbikerides2 ай бұрын
Nej, kommunal mark. Men bron kostar 750kr per håll!!! Om man inte har bropass
@Boby-ok1xk2 ай бұрын
Var ligger den
@Mikesbikerides2 ай бұрын
Sölvesborg, ryssberget 😄
@judycarlsen77073 ай бұрын
The simple purchase of a new "X" cassette would be a lot cheaper than a new full groups. But then, that would be hard subject to make a video about.
@SesjaZen3 ай бұрын
not really i habe m5100 groupset and 3rd gear is rubbing can do nothing bout it
@Kristian-ko3rg3 ай бұрын
hey im planning to buy that derailleur and i want to ask if clutch is stiff and if bike is quiet because i dont like when it rattles on roots and so, how is the clutch?
@Mikesbikerides3 ай бұрын
I've seen stiffer clutches but my bike is silent and no chain slap so I guess it works as it should 😁
@Kristian-ko3rg3 ай бұрын
@@Mikesbikeridesyeah ofc but its quiet when u go down stairs and etc like on drops
@Appehl073 ай бұрын
Grym video som vanligt, perfekt för en lönnfet nybörjare att glo igenom dina videor så att man vet vilka banor man vågar testa 😊
@Mikesbikerides3 ай бұрын
Haha tack! Just precis därför jag gör videosarna 😄🤌🏼
@FedBiker3 ай бұрын
Looks like a nice base trail to work on fitness and skills. Isn't this where you did the digging yourself?
@Mikesbikerides3 ай бұрын
Yeah it takes a good few tries before you can tick off every feature! Surely has made me a better rider. And yes, just opted not to show that part 😏
@Inzolity3 ай бұрын
dig this chill ridealong stuff 👍
@Mikesbikerides3 ай бұрын
I'm glad you like it! 😄
@peterfrank1463 ай бұрын
been there a couple of times but its not for me. The parts in the deeper woods are more fun. But it sure have some steep parts :D
@Mikesbikerides3 ай бұрын
Gotta like pedaling for this one huh😀
@Mikesbikerides3 ай бұрын
What are your thoughts about this trail? Share them here!
@Vassy_mtb3 ай бұрын
Rainbow trail is pretty fun for me but climb is so steep 😩
@Mikesbikerides3 ай бұрын
@@Vassy_mtbI hear that! But they're fun challenges.
@BJ_998113 ай бұрын
Did you have any issues fitting the wheel to the bike? Particularly with the alignment of the disc with calipets? Or chain line? Cheers
@Mikesbikerides3 ай бұрын
Nope, nothing changes compared to using a 141 wheel 😄
@rocheuro3 ай бұрын
head tube angle is the thing that one should check before buying a certain geometry. XC are closer to 70 - 71, and trail are best at 68-69 or even less. people should be aware how much of a difference the head tube angle actually does. depending on your style of riding and area (mountain or more flat vs trails and downhill).
@Mikesbikerides3 ай бұрын
Very true! My current bike sits at a nice 65 degrees and is so much more stabile at high speeds! But it's the over all geo that makes it really great. However the Headtube angle does give you a good hint if the bike is right for you to start with.
@alexisg3114 ай бұрын
Muchas gracias por el trabajo. Pondré el M4100 en mi bici de 3x8 para convertirla en 1x10.
@Mikesbikerides4 ай бұрын
That's a good upgrade! Go for it 😁
@alexisg3114 ай бұрын
@@Mikesbikerides Thanks you.
@Inzolity4 ай бұрын
cheers. this is one of my all time favorite songs.
@Mikesbikerides4 ай бұрын
Mine too, amongst many, but yes 😄
@dariuszcuryk97984 ай бұрын
i do not dare without clip in shoes
@Mikesbikerides4 ай бұрын
I like to be clipped in, but would probably be a bit safer with flats if I needed to bail
@Inzolity4 ай бұрын
hope you had a good time in our flat little country. rude is my favorite trail here on zealand
@Mikesbikerides4 ай бұрын
Sure did! 🥳 wish we had a place to build jumps like that over here..
@burglebro4 ай бұрын
went from 27.5+ to 2.4 its so much faster. I wasn't ready for the bottom bracket to drop so much I was pedal striking all over the place, combined with going alot faster I went otb twice very lucky I didn't get hurt😆🤦♂
@Mikesbikerides4 ай бұрын
Haha yeah that's how it goes 😄 probably made the bike corner a bit better too!
@SergejGrabun4 ай бұрын
Id love to do something like this :) So cool, relaxed, u can push yourself as much as you want/can :)
@Mikesbikerides4 ай бұрын
Yeah these un-official races are alot of fun! I bet you could find something similar in your area
@user-hc1ze8xd8e4 ай бұрын
ستمر❤❤❤😊
@justsayin36004 ай бұрын
I'm convinced that if you can find a set of tires that fit your riding style, whether fast rolling, grippy, mud shedding, rock gripping... whatever you ride it's the best investment as an upgrade. As I type this I hear him say slippery. I'm saying if you find the right tires for the condition, it is an upgrade that will elevate your riding to the next level. I've tried all the name brands but I decided to try a NEW Continental tire, and it did everything I needed it to do. Everything that was sketchy from the previous 10 years went away.
@Mikesbikerides4 ай бұрын
Yeah I bet you're 100% correct! Happy that you found your perfect tyre 😄
@kolojorgen4 ай бұрын
Jag kör Pirelli Scorpion XC RC 29 x 2,40 SmartGrip ProWall både fram och bak nu och är supernöjd med dom. Har tidigare haft Schwalbe Racing Ray fram och Racing Ralph bak samt Vittoria Barzo fram och Mezcal bak. Men det är såklart mer XCO orienterade däck samtliga och det är mest banan i Hörby och stig jag cyklar så dom passar samtliga ypperligt.
@Mikesbikerides4 ай бұрын
Tror att man kan få hyfsat grepp även med sådana för normal skånecykling😄 bara lite lägre tryck så!
@kolojorgen4 ай бұрын
Greppet har aldrig varit ett problem för mig. Varit nöjd med alla kombinationerna, men mest imponerad av Pirelli faktiskt. 700 gram i vikt, trots tjockare väggar, väldigt lättrullat och bra grepp både i acceleration och sväng.
@Mikesbikerides4 ай бұрын
@@kolojorgen det låter ju inte helt fel🤘🏼
@Iggy524 ай бұрын
I went through all sorts of Maxxis combos. From Ikons to Minions.. I love Dissector front, Rekon back - both in 2.4. They provide best of both worlds and bike still looks somewhat tough 😁
@Mikesbikerides4 ай бұрын
Yeah I like my rekon grip wise.. it was just a bit big 😄
@Iggy524 ай бұрын
@@Mikesbikeridesany progress with the manual?
@Mikesbikerides4 ай бұрын
Heh, maybe a little. Don't get that much riding in ☹️
@Iggy524 ай бұрын
@@Mikesbikeridesall you need is 15-20min every other day in a parking lot. Come on man
@Mikesbikerides4 ай бұрын
@@Iggy52I'm lucky to get one ride a week😄
@petervonl4 ай бұрын
Nice! Did you weigh the bike before and after (-Or calculate the weight difference)?
@Mikesbikerides4 ай бұрын
Never got a chance to wheigh it, sadly! I think the difference can only be a couple 100 grams but the bike does feel a bit more lively👍🏻
@petervonl4 ай бұрын
@@Mikesbikerides If your fork got shorter and you run smaller tires, Your headangle will have become a bit steeper. maybe that accounts for the liveliness?
@Mikesbikerides4 ай бұрын
@@petervonlCould be! Over all good changes ✌🏼
@petervonl4 ай бұрын
@@Mikesbikerides Sounds good. Can’t wait for the story from Rude, here in Denmark ;-)
@Mikesbikerides4 ай бұрын
@@petervonldidn't film in rude, that was a trip just to enjoy biking😏
@tompathepilot4 ай бұрын
Nice. Lighter wheels and tires is a big change. Im using Rekon i front and Rekon race in the back, the terrain is much like yours. Im in Halmstad. I got another wheelset when i want more grip with Assegai in the front and High Roller II in the back. Rarely not using those wheels at all... Its more fun with slightly faster rolling tires. Great video. Keep up the good work
@Mikesbikerides4 ай бұрын
Oh for sure! I noticed that very clearly. I would agree with you, faster tyres are more fun and usually they grip just fine in most scenarios
@maxishappy5 ай бұрын
Hey man thanks for the review, i currently run a 3 by with in the back the cs-hg 200 9s from shimano can i just install it on the same body next to my wheel hub or do i need a new one and which tools (bikespecific) to use (i've got most normal tools)
@Mikesbikerides5 ай бұрын
No problems, happy to help 😌 Shimano has two systems: 7-11 gears is "shimano hg" and 12 is Microspline. That tells us that your body is HG. All cassettes that is called hg can be mounted straight onto the same body. The gears are thinner, that's why they still fit. You will of course need a narrow-wide chainring up front when you remove the 3by. Otherwise just standard casette tool, chain whip, and crankpuller should do the job 👍🏻
@maxishappy5 ай бұрын
@@Mikesbikerides thanks
@maxishappy5 ай бұрын
@@Mikesbikerides but this cassette also fits on it ?
@user-vq9zo6ij3s5 ай бұрын
So this means if something happens with my rear wheel on Trek X caliber 9 (2022) with boost 141mm quick release i can throw it in garbage and never buy Trek bicycles again.
@Iggy525 ай бұрын
Are you still working on the manual? Just curious 🙂
@Mikesbikerides5 ай бұрын
Not getting many rides in these days, mostly gravel-commuting😑 So the mannys haven't gotten the attention they need!
@alexo46005 ай бұрын
Hey i own a cragger too and i'm thinking of upgrading my wheel as well. Does yours have a 15mm axle as well / did you need an adapter or new axle? The old wheel spec has a 15mm axle but the dt swiss and pretty much anything else i can find is 12mm. Maybe it does not matter?
@THX-il7em5 ай бұрын
Har dom skövlat ner hela skogen på den sluttningen? Har jag helt missat. Kanske dom kommer bygga en riktig nerfart 😄😉
@MechaNick7676 ай бұрын
Troligen en av de roligare delarna av Romeleåsen. Nerför då. 😅 Minsann tråkigt att man troligen inte kommer kunna köra där igen. Nu när man också vet vad du gör, förutom MTB, så förstår jag varför produktions värdet är så högt på dina vids. 😆👍
@jonasblunck92906 ай бұрын
Hatkärlek till de switchbackarna. Jäkla synd att allt är borta.
@FedBiker6 ай бұрын
Hej, it's all about getting stoked man. And the rare progression moments are the cherry on the pie. Escape your desk or daily hassle and just ride. It always pays off. Cheers from the low lands, just finished the same local trail ride for the 169th time and still enjoyed big time.
@Mikesbikerides6 ай бұрын
Totally agree! Any ride is better than not riding 🥳
@alexandrefallara-ff9pi6 ай бұрын
Bonjour, j’ai également un x caliber, ma question concerne la roue arrière ? Comment avez-vous pu installer une dt swiss x1900 sur un axe 141 qr 5 ? Pouvez-vous me donner les informations concernant la roue diamètre et adaptateur ? Merci infiniment
@Mikesbikerides6 ай бұрын
Sorry I don't speak a word french and apparently I can't copy the text to translate either 😑
@ijustwanttogame91227 ай бұрын
den va bra :D
@Iggy527 ай бұрын
I dedicated whole season of 2023 to learning this. I practiced almost daily and first good ones came after 5 months (30m). After that my progress really took off. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fZuRgNqp28WlZ6c.htmlsi=5rIunHbWy7PGCeti I can't imagine practicing on icy road like you. Seems dangerous. Wind is your biggest enemy too. Speed helps in a way that you will have more time to react to what bike is doing. At slow speed, bike is always ahead of you. But be careful, at speed adjustments with your feet and body are more sensitive. Really focus first on developing instinct of pulling on rear brake before looping out. Personally, I never tried once to purposely loop out. Manuals are best at speed and I do not want to be jumping off bike at speed. No thanks. Keep your heels down almost as if your feet were about to slide off your pedals. Just keep your feet super loose before you initiate the manual. It will automatically put your body position where it needs to be. Setting distance goals is the way to go but as you found out, you will automatically look for the stick with your eyes/head which will kill the manual. Head needs to be somewhat up, but that will come with time. Don't practice longer than 30min. Fatigue is a big factor. Once you get tired, manuals will start sucking. So you need to manage it and keep your legs fresh for nex day. You can do this man! You have already good base, it just takes CONSISTENT practice. A lot of practice. It requires zero special talent. Trust me, I know. Use the 4-5 months as much as possible and you will be manualing like a King in May 😉 Good luck man!
@Mikesbikerides7 ай бұрын
Thanks for this great comment! I saw your video, awesome to see your progress! :) I'm noting your pointers, I feel like all I really need to do is practice alot as you said.. they will come! I am kinda comfortable with wheelies, but for some reason it's not the same with mannys.. :)
@Iggy527 ай бұрын
@@Mikesbikerides thank you as well and keep working and filming! I would love to see how you progress 😉 Manuals are a journey but it's fun considering the fact that you WILL eventually get good at them. 😉
@Mikesbikerides7 ай бұрын
@@Iggy52I will for sure follow up on this!🙃
@szolekxxx7 ай бұрын
do it on grass/dirt so you wont be affraid of falling
@LaurentiusTriarius7 ай бұрын
As a Canadian I feel your pain about the weather, skiing is fun an all but there's a more free going, clear up your mind thing about cycling, skiing gets repetitive, waiting at the lifts etc... Also it's probably way more troubles & expensive than you think. I'd rather be frozen biking than waiting in line 40 min for a lift 😂
@Mikesbikerides7 ай бұрын
Hah! Yeah well at least you get alot of snow and have elevation! Our landscape is flat and very little snow so can't do anything with it 😓
@blakekennard77007 ай бұрын
I think you’re right the flats will give you a better ability to bail off the back. Having that in mind can also help with your commitment getting to your balance point. Even practicing looping out the back you can feel when you’re going past the balance point to get a stronger sense of when your are at it.
@bumbykitty7 ай бұрын
have you tried a "manual machine"?
@heathnortonflag7 ай бұрын
Your head and body are coming forward and down toward the end of your manual tries. Try and look down the trail more. Your head is heavy and will bring you down if you look down. I agree with others that you are not quite at the balance point yet. It took me years to get manuals right. You did amazing for one day.
@Th3duud37 ай бұрын
Gillar dina videor, piggar upp i väntan på våren! Hade du rekommenderat att hyra en fullgung på Vallåsen eller att cykla egen hardtail för någon med väldigt begränsad erfarenhet av annat än XC-trails? (Malmö/Lundområdet)
@Mikesbikerides7 ай бұрын
Tack för trevlig kommentar! 🤩 Kul att videorna kommer till nytta! Beror på vad du har för hardtail! Du kommer nog inte ha så kul på en XC-ht men jag brukar ju köra min lite mer hardcore hoj där och ha skoj på de blå och röda spåren. Men generellt så är fullgung att föredra på vallåsen!
@frexizz7 ай бұрын
Vilken härlig video! Nu blev jag inspirerad att ta mig till regnbågsbanan igen... och inte minst cykla lite oftare.
@Mikesbikerides7 ай бұрын
Tack! Kul att kunna inspirera! Avvakta tills snön och isen hunnit smälta, om du inte har isdubb 😂
@mattiasvanoverbeke18317 ай бұрын
Your front wheel isn’t high enough. You’re to far from your balance point. Speed is definitely not the issue.
@Mikesbikerides7 ай бұрын
I see that as the same thing, we're talking about the same thing holding me back. I will put on flats and do intentional loop-outs until I'm not scared 😬