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@Incorruptus1 3 ай бұрын
Amazing and beautiful landschape ride for sure. Thank you for producing uploading, riding!
@danvee4523 5 ай бұрын
woohooooo
@joshhicks8874 5 ай бұрын
🙌
@cidron3843 5 ай бұрын
Greetings from Thailand. Great video!
@ryanmckeown6432 10 ай бұрын
Great video! Any shot you could provide more details about the route?
@TallGuyTrails Жыл бұрын
I notice your riding more of an XC mountain bike. I rode Mid South last year on a Specialized Sirrus X. I've done a couple mods to it since last year, but am still pondering whether I should ride it on my BMC Two Stroke (XC race bike) this year. What are your thoughts?
@joshhicks8874 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment! I wanted to try my hardtail because at the time I was training for a 320 mile singlespeed race that I was going to ride the same bike on. Flat bar was comfortable and would do again! I’m not a top 10% rider so outside of that percentile ride what is comfortable and fun!
@TallGuyTrails Жыл бұрын
@@joshhicks8874 makes sense. I’m bottom 10%… 😆
@cyclingvideoes Жыл бұрын
Thanks for doing this video! Doing it this year for the first time on my Midnight special. Should be an adventure!
@longfellowleather2458 Жыл бұрын
What a great video. Awesome work, Josh. I was able to shadow James last year as he built a frame for an Iceland ride at the University of Iowa. He's a world class teacher, as well as bike builder. Thanks for sharing this with the world.
@adventurefit Жыл бұрын
Old Man Winter Rally 100K on a single speed - Very Impressive!
@joshhicks8874 Жыл бұрын
It was a blast! Would recommend.
@michaelmoore9139 Жыл бұрын
Such amazing footage! Thank you for sharing the adventure!
@joshhicks8874 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!!
@waliespena Жыл бұрын
What is your frame size sir and your height thanks in advance
@jeremyfranz9129 Жыл бұрын
Cool Video! Thanks for putting this together and sharing!
@joshhicks8874 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@samuraioodon Жыл бұрын
Hi are you still running the perilli tires? How are they in mud?
@lpilbin895 Жыл бұрын
Nice video, thanks. I've been wanting to do that ride, now you've inspired me to go for it.
@joshhicks8874 Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! It’s definitely worth the long, slow climb up!
@edzeppelin933 Жыл бұрын
Man, that view at 1:08 is breathtaking! How do you like the Aeroe Rack? I'm thinking about getting one.
@joshhicks8874 Жыл бұрын
It’s incredible up there at the summit. This was the first big test on the Aeroe Rack. I’ll be reviewing it soon after a few more tests with it/on other bikes/rides. The short, takes longer to set up than a traditional bag that has straps but extremely stable once set up.
@edzeppelin933 Жыл бұрын
@@joshhicks8874 thanks man. Looking forward to the full review. I usually carry a 20L dry bag on a rear rack, so not sure the Aeroe would be big enough to hold it.
@vrod2144 2 жыл бұрын
Great instruction! Maybe it is a stupid question, but I have MTB Felt from 2017 with 2x6gears. Will this work also on this?
@EliotBay 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice TI work, RIDE ON!
@joshhicks8874 2 жыл бұрын
Definitely!
@popcorny11 2 жыл бұрын
Proud owner of a black sheep as my lifetime bike. Wasn’t my original choice growing up.. but when I got older I started to realise how priorities realign. In that way, when I finally found James.. I knew this was it. One of the best technical craftsman/artists that are still around and active.. his workmanship is top of the top.. his designs and innovations are original with no gimmicks, only common sense. Excellent work ethic, traditional framebuilder with the best in modern tech available to the customer, reasonable prices, crazy unique and functional bikes that would outlast your lifetime. Most of all, he is a kind, patient and experienced person that will help you fulfill a lifelong dream. When you choose to go for a custom frame/bike you’re not just getting the bike.. you’re getting a piece of history and soul of the builder. I never thought I’d feel/remember so much over a bike.. but James played a huge part in that experience as a custodian and friend. Thank you James for all you’ve learnt so that we may benefit from the wonderful bikes you create. And thank you Josh for spending the time documenting Black Sheep (beautiful, beautiful photos from before) and finally releasing this video.
@joshhicks8874 2 жыл бұрын
Love hearing stories like these! Thanks so much for sharing and watching. I agree with everything you said!
@GravelGodsBeEverInYourFavor 2 жыл бұрын
Nice work! Sounds like an epic ride. What saddle is that?
@joshhicks8874 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!! Very epic. This saddle is an older Ergon SMC4-M
@treimar 2 жыл бұрын
Very fascinating and inspirational
@joshhicks8874 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you think so! Thanks for watching!
@TheSlowworms 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, this is such a good video. It was really interesting, the production value is amazing and those bikes are so so cool 👏👏👏
@joshhicks8874 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it.
@TheSlowworms 2 жыл бұрын
@@joshhicks8874 so interesting to hear him talking about welding and Ti welding in particular. He makes it sounds easy 😄 Sounds a bit like stainless welding but a bit harder. Those welding gloves he’s using must be made of asbestos or something because he’s holding the torch right on the tip of the nozzle 😆
@joshhicks8874 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheSlowworms for sure. He does make it sound easy! Titanium is much cooler to weld than steel or aluminum, so he can be right in there without much heat.
@rickatbrandzing3234 2 жыл бұрын
What a cool gig to be able to combine art, design, science, engineering and James favorite pastime! Life is good.
@ValentineState 2 жыл бұрын
The hardtail looks like a beach cruiser frame
@joshhicks8874 2 жыл бұрын
He definitely draws some inspiration from those early days of klunkers using old Schwinn cruisers.
@rickatbrandzing3234 2 жыл бұрын
That's awesome, nice work James!!
@joshhicks8874 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@MoisheLettvin 2 жыл бұрын
This is so great! Clunker in LT100 is *bananas*. Really enjoying this interview, thanks so much for making it.
@joshhicks8874 2 жыл бұрын
So bananas!! I can’t even imagine coaster braking downhill in the high country. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!
@jasontimmons1568 2 жыл бұрын
I’m the proud owner of a Black Sheep tandem that James built for us in 2014. I love that bike more than any of my others. It’s truly a functional piece of art and has given me countless hours of riding with my kids.
@joshhicks8874 2 жыл бұрын
Love hearing this! Functional art is right.
@phils951 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video on an awesome dude!
@joshhicks8874 2 жыл бұрын
🤘🏼 thanks for watching!
@matthewscott4463 2 жыл бұрын
That's a great short film/doc! I was going to comment on that truss fork with the shock before James did.I love those drop bars! I never liked drops until I started bonding with my CX bike during pandemic. Absolutely my favorite frame builder and bikes! Functional art! Go James!
@joshhicks8874 2 жыл бұрын
For sure! The truss fork is wild but the one with the shock is even more crazy! And yes, his drop bars are beautiful! I prefer flat bar these days, but his are so cool I want a pair! Thanks for watching!
@eklektek6213 2 жыл бұрын
BLACK SHEEP CYCLES BEST bicycle designs in the WORLD. 🚀 SHIBA INU to the MOON. 🌙
@joshhicks8874 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!!
@joshhicks8874 2 жыл бұрын
Have any questions or comments for James about his bikes/components? I can pass them on! Leave a thumbs like up above if you like this style of video!
@albert85b 2 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed your recount of the race. What an epic ride. Life changing stuff.
@joshhicks8874 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it.
@ngriff2380 2 жыл бұрын
Congrats on crushing your first bikepacking race!! Excellent video!
@joshhicks8874 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and for the kind words!
@GeekonaBike 2 жыл бұрын
So what's next as far as bikepacking goes, a race or a tour? Do you see a CTR in your future?
@joshhicks8874 2 жыл бұрын
Hey there, yep.. Grand depart CTR singlespeed is my plan this summer. Scary.. but up to try it out this year.
@jrbechthold 2 жыл бұрын
Stud! Way to hang in there! Hate cactus! 🤦♂️ I need to check out those bar ends too!
@joshhicks8874 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! I ride most of the time in the bar ends. Love them as a different hand position.
@RidgeRiderz 2 жыл бұрын
Congrats on a strong finish at your first bikepacking race! Great to ride with you out of Williams for a ways. Keep On Cranking...
@joshhicks8874 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Perry! Great to meet you and ride together as well! Hopefully get to the black hills sometime to ride!
@pnwbikepacking 2 жыл бұрын
Great work man. That sounded brutal.
@joshhicks8874 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching man! Was definitely an adventure.
@mycoachdave 2 жыл бұрын
Great recap! Thanks for sharing!
@joshhicks8874 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@MoisheLettvin 2 жыл бұрын
Such a great recap. That cactus picture was brutal.
@joshhicks8874 2 жыл бұрын
The cactus….still having dreams about it
@DanaErnst 2 жыл бұрын
Dude! Great recap. Thanks for the kind words. 🙏
@joshhicks8874 2 жыл бұрын
Of course! You deserve it!!
@kraigadams 2 жыл бұрын
Just got a recommendation to check out your videos from David V in Kansas. Moving to Denver this month. Great idea for a hiking video. Cheers
@joshhicks8874 2 жыл бұрын
Hey man, rad. David V is a great dude. Welcome to the city. Let’s grab coffee when you get settled.
@currentlyagungtv3398 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome for bikepacking style. Greetings cycling from Indonesia 👏🙏
@joshhicks8874 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@MoisheLettvin 2 жыл бұрын
I've enjoyed both your bikepacking videos -- looking forward to seeing more! And also enjoying your earlier content too.
@joshhicks8874 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! More to come soon.
@chazcrays8123 2 жыл бұрын
Yo Josh! Great meeting you and Neil on that ride! This video was epic!
@joshhicks8874 2 жыл бұрын
Haha hey dude! Thanks for stopping Neil and saying hey. I can always use a break riding his rear wheel. Glad you enjoyed it!
@christopherjohnson9902 2 жыл бұрын
Great mix of POV, riding, hiking, and camp scenes! Everything we love to see. Bravo!
@joshhicks8874 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it. More to come.
@captainandy9351 2 жыл бұрын
Great vid, love the edit. That's a beast of a route man I can't believe you did it ss!
@joshhicks8874 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! That’s for watching. SS is a major pain game but worth it in the end to conquer something like that.
@orangepartyhat 2 жыл бұрын
Well done film. Looks like fun route!
@joshhicks8874 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it.
@eric_h_ 2 жыл бұрын
I did ride OMW this year! Unbelievable experience will definitely be back next year!
@eric_h_ 2 жыл бұрын
Never bikepacked in any state! Hope to in CO some day!
@joshhicks8874 2 жыл бұрын
come on out lets ride!!!
@eric_h_ 2 жыл бұрын
Wooooow! Those views 😍
@joshhicks8874 2 жыл бұрын
yo! haha thanks dude
@robertmcgee7083 2 жыл бұрын
Be great when they open up bicycle trails to atvs.
@kevlow2295 2 жыл бұрын
A beautiful little film capturing the atmosphere of the adventure brilliantly.
@joshhicks8874 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. 🙌🏽