Brian Vaughn
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Santa Cruz VPP bearing replacement and lower link service
In today's video I'm servicing the lower linkage on my mountain bike. Each winter I replace the bearings and pack the link with grease. Santa Cruz will send new bearing to any registered owner of a Santa Cruz bicycle.
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It's a wrap!
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The dirt season is over and it's time to reflect on the last season and plan for what comes next. Best Rides of 2017 ua-cam.com/play/PLI5OzdQqNbC9UTDkbP6frr71lCwsH7w6f.html Best Rides of 2018 ua-cam.com/play/PLI5OzdQqNbC-B6dI3qjGNo98QS4Gtnc60.html Best Rides of 2019 ua-cam.com/play/PLI5OzdQqNbC92PVuysVYkAlX0MhejcWYQ.html Best Rides of 2020 ua-cam.com/play/PLI5OzdQqNbC99LvFwgis5RcFV7531pX9i.html...
One of my favorite rides in Minnesota
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Today is going to be a big day on the bike. I’m back in Duluth riding the east side trails. There will be some flow, some natural tech and then some more flow. So sit back and enjoy one of my favorite rides in Minnesota. Trailforks: www.trailforks.com/region/lester-park-trails/ Support the Channel: brian-vaughn-mtb.blogspot.com/p/support-channel.html Bike Setup: ua-cam.com/video/UTsXU3PB2_o/v-d...
Another fun downhill trail in Duluth that may not be on your radar
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I’m back in Duluth today riding in Lester Park. This is another short but fun trail that runs parallel to Amity East on the opposite ridge. It doesn’t run all the way to the Lester Park parking lot but drops you off near the cutoff for Amity East. Trailforks: www.trailforks.com/trails/amity-west-trail/ Support the Channel: brian-vaughn-mtb.blogspot.com/p/support-channel.html Bike Setup: ua-cam....
This is NOT a climbing trail!
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The trail description for this trail is from the perspective od riding up this trail. This is not a climbing trail! Riding in the fall has it benefits and this descent through Lester Park is a good one. Fun trail features, comfortable temps and awesome fall colors. Trailforks: www.trailforks.com/trails/amity-east-trail/ Support the Channel: brian-vaughn-mtb.blogspot.com/p/support-channel.html B...
Speed and Jumps...that is why you ride this trail!
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Time to get back to Elm Creek and checkout the new jump features that have been added. Fast flow, tables, and wood features add some spice to a very beginner friendly trail. Trailforks: www.trailforks.com/region/elm-creek-park/ Support the Channel: brian-vaughn-mtb.blogspot.com/p/support-channel.html Bike Setup: ua-cam.com/video/UTsXU3PB2_o/v-deo.html Instagram: bfvaughn
Finding new trails and riding new lines in Duluth
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Finding new trails and riding new lines in Duluth
Trail worthy gifts for any mountain biker | Gift Guide
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Trail worthy gifts for any mountain biker | Gift Guide
Is it ok to walk hard trails…because I hiked one on Sunday!
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Is it ok to walk hard trails…because I hiked one on Sunday!
Kinnickinnic State Park is the real deal!
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Kinnickinnic State Park is the real deal!
I wish I had trails like this when I was in college!
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I wish I had trails like this when I was in college!
Finding the best direction on a 2 way trail!
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Finding the best direction on a 2 way trail!
There are only so many days left to ride trails like this one!
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There are only so many days left to ride trails like this one!
This trail has everything you need!
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This trail has everything you need!
Avoid that late summer burned out!
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Avoid that late summer burned out!
We need more trails like this one!
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We need more trails like this one!
I was told this trail has improved, was it worth the drive?
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I was told this trail has improved, was it worth the drive?
Bike park berms on a city trail?
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Bike park berms on a city trail?
Has this trail lived up to its name?
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Has this trail lived up to its name?
Who doesn't enjoy a good flow trail?
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Who doesn't enjoy a good flow trail?
I've been away from these trails for too long!
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I've been away from these trails for too long!
Is this the best flow trail in the cities? I think so!
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Is this the best flow trail in the cities? I think so!
Riding some janky trails in the heart of the city!
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Riding some janky trails in the heart of the city!
It finally opened so let's go ride it!
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It finally opened so let's go ride it!
This trail is not for everyone but I think you'll like it!
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This trail is not for everyone but I think you'll like it!
Dirt season begins!
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Dirt season begins!
Back on the snow | 2022 Montana Trip Day 4
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Back on the snow | 2022 Montana Trip Day 4
A new day at Big Sky | 2022 Montana Ski Trip Day 3
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A new day at Big Sky | 2022 Montana Ski Trip Day 3
A bad start to the day | 2022 Montana Trip Day 2
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A bad start to the day | 2022 Montana Trip Day 2
Bridger Bowl Highlights | 2022 Montana Trip Day 1
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Bridger Bowl Highlights | 2022 Montana Trip Day 1

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @user-ij5qy7ti4m
    @user-ij5qy7ti4m 2 дні тому

    MR, Brian can you tell me what bearing press you use to install the bearings ?

    • @BrianVaughn
      @BrianVaughn 2 дні тому

      @@user-ij5qy7ti4m wheels manufacturing makes the press.

  • @curveball9999
    @curveball9999 11 днів тому

    you reference using SRAM Guide R brakes previously and "they worked fine". So what are SRAM Guide R brakes? Am I supposed to go look them up and then go back to your video? Are they four piston or two piston? How do they differ from Shimano? Some addition background would have been appreciated.

    • @BrianVaughn
      @BrianVaughn 11 днів тому

      @@curveball9999 bro, you are commenting on a video that is so old. If you don't know what Guide brakes are, then maybe this video isn't for you.

    • @curveball9999
      @curveball9999 11 днів тому

      @@BrianVaughn bro, based on your response, I am sure none of your videos are for me.

  • @nooranik21
    @nooranik21 27 днів тому

    Slowly I have been switching all of my bikes from Maxxis to WTB. It started with putting Raddlers on my gravel bike, Rangers on my XC bike, and now today i just mounted the Vigilante and Trailboss fo my trail bike. Ill be testing this combo at the bike park tomorrow.

  • @igotshotman
    @igotshotman Місяць тому

    im not a fan, compared to the available trails, this one is purely cross country. the features are non existent which is fine, just know that this is a place you go for fitness training. lol

  • @cadehilton7318
    @cadehilton7318 Місяць тому

    i still can’t get the barb into the wire for my SLX wire do i need to cut it for it to fix?

    • @BrianVaughn
      @BrianVaughn Місяць тому

      If you have an ice pic like tool, you could try that to widen the opening.

  • @Bogdan_Ch
    @Bogdan_Ch Місяць тому

    They have more lenghts and size so this is just an user error purchase frustrated he bought the wrong size.

    • @BrianVaughn
      @BrianVaughn Місяць тому

      This video was two years ago they didn't make a second size back then. Thanks for the comment!

  • @timmatteson7897
    @timmatteson7897 3 місяці тому

    My buddy and I hit Kinni damn near every weekend last year. If it wasn't this one, it was Willow or Whitetail. Kinni by far is the best!

  • @rocketshot1010
    @rocketshot1010 3 місяці тому

    Nice review. Glad you mentioned a bit about determining the L & R. That's how I found you again ha! Just got mine back after a refresh, and was stoked to see they replaced several of the pins I had mashed. Your video helped me decide to buy these last fall, too!

  • @scubaseppy
    @scubaseppy 3 місяці тому

    Awesome video Brian! Thanks for putting it all together.

  • @AFV85
    @AFV85 4 місяці тому

    Nice pedles, shame wasn't more colour options though! I myself just picked up Sam Hills new Horizon flats in oil slick and his Stem (Nukeproof) best set of peddles ive had since my old Rob Warners many years ago haha nothing slides off these suckers! Just such a good looking pedel now there wider and don't have the brushed like alloy finish on the centres anymore big difference i might have to lowerthe pins slightly to test a couple things with corners im not sure yet but there like glue when riding!

  • @AFV85
    @AFV85 4 місяці тому

    I just got the WTB COMFORT i complained to wtb asked to stop putting stickers on the material as it leaves a shiny darker grey square when removed! Not cleaver by any means that as same sticker is on the bit of card at the top it comes on so totally pointless! Just a defective saddle then really! Anyway back to the COMFORT not taken it out as yet but looks fairly similar to the new volt same length nd width alot of good reviews on it Anyway and for a thick padding its not much taller than my ergon

  • @frankercer
    @frankercer 5 місяців тому

    Did i just watch a video about fillmore valves that was not about fillmore valves?

    • @BrianVaughn
      @BrianVaughn 5 місяців тому

      Maybe read the title of the video and look at the thumbnail?

    • @frankercer
      @frankercer 5 місяців тому

      @@BrianVaughn I am implying that this video should not exist. This video can be put in a sentence. "I bought a valve, and it was too small" Your welcome

  • @unclefuzzyss
    @unclefuzzyss 5 місяців тому

    Most definitely a trip worth taking from the metro area. I honestly think that taken as a whole, from layout to construction to location, its the best 'metroish' trail we have. Very close to Whitetail if you want a twofer.

  • @conorocon82
    @conorocon82 6 місяців тому

    Great video, Thank you. Pity Shimano dont provide the tools to fit the crank in that massive fancy box.

  • @JJMassar
    @JJMassar 7 місяців тому

    Currently trying to get a replacement on the Pro version of this. First trip out with it and the little nub that prevents over rotation broke off. Kind of irritating but I’m hoping it was just a defective part.

  • @kletterfreak814
    @kletterfreak814 7 місяців тому

    Why don't you buy the longer ones?!

    • @BrianVaughn
      @BrianVaughn 7 місяців тому

      because the longer ones didn't exist when I bought these. They fixed this issue in a follow up release.

    • @kletterfreak814
      @kletterfreak814 7 місяців тому

      Oh! Great! Thank you, for bringing this up! 👍🏻

  • @jeffreyd1156
    @jeffreyd1156 8 місяців тому

    Brian, just got a 23' HT3, my first SC bike. Already planning on doing this after next season. Your video will be the basis of my tear down and rebuild. Thx

  • @awfully.average
    @awfully.average 10 місяців тому

    you know that grease where you put on every where before you press in the bearings or screw in a BB , what kind of grease is that ? is it the same grease you use to pack a bearing ?

    • @BrianVaughn
      @BrianVaughn 10 місяців тому

      It's a Park Tools grease.

  • @c0nsci0usness
    @c0nsci0usness 10 місяців тому

    That stem is sick.

  • @Randomess5.45
    @Randomess5.45 10 місяців тому

    I ride here all the time with my team and it’s one of my favorite trails all skill levels and nice and flowy

  • @MTB_Rider_96
    @MTB_Rider_96 10 місяців тому

    Great video Brian, thanks. I do think it's too far for a day trip from the cities.

  • @domm9362
    @domm9362 11 місяців тому

    Do you suggest getting a fat tire bike if I want to ride the trails in the winter? I actually really like riding in the winter, but typically ride my mountain bike on the roads and figured the trails were closed. I live near Theo and Leb. Thanks!

    • @BrianVaughn
      @BrianVaughn 11 місяців тому

      Yes, a fat bike is recommended if you want to ride trails in the winter. I've started Nordic skiing in the winter.

  • @donbreda
    @donbreda 11 місяців тому

    Thanks for this great walkthrough Brian! I'm going to do this to my 5010 too.

  • @SonsOfGrim
    @SonsOfGrim Рік тому

    I’m only now noticing this, and it has to be a coincidence. I was born in Minneapolis. My name is Andrew Murphy Hanrahan. I take my fathers last name who was born in Ireland, and my middle name is from my Mother’s maiden name who is native born to the leech lake reservation.

  • @mikeduke4060
    @mikeduke4060 Рік тому

    So glad we moved from Texas to Grand Rapids MN so I can ride these almost everyday 👍🏻

  • @bzkt653
    @bzkt653 Рік тому

    Would those valves work with tubeless inserts?🤔

    • @BrianVaughn
      @BrianVaughn Рік тому

      I haven't tried it but they should since the core in these would push into the insert when inflating.

    • @bzkt653
      @bzkt653 Рік тому

      @@BrianVaughn 🤔would it be a problem to fill sealant thru the valve with the insert pressing it?

    • @BrianVaughn
      @BrianVaughn Рік тому

      @@bzkt653 sealant is always a pain with inserts but it can be done.

  • @tylercole7728
    @tylercole7728 Рік тому

    My lower link bolts will NOT come out. I can get the tapered washer out but the bolts after that seem to be stuck. Just don’t want to go over board. Any suggestions?

    • @BrianVaughn
      @BrianVaughn Рік тому

      That sucks. I think you might have to take it to a shop. If you can't loosen the bolts, I'd hate to damage the frame forcing the bolts out. Next time be sure to apply some grease to the threads.

  • @devenstinn5235
    @devenstinn5235 Рік тому

    Great video. They're having an enduro race this year for this trail and I think I might give it a shot!

  • @harrygrimley4352
    @harrygrimley4352 Рік тому

    Hey. You still alive? Hope your well. I finally got out to bunker hill. Very interesting place but... The signage was terrible. Got lost several times. Many nice people helped. Did end up spending almost as much time on tar as trails. 😢. I was warned not to park at the west lot because of break-ins. So i parked at the comm center. No signage! A guide would be recommended. Probably won't be back. 😢

    • @BrianVaughn
      @BrianVaughn Рік тому

      Still alive and riding. Didn't know Bunker Hills had a trail.

    • @harrygrimley4352
      @harrygrimley4352 Рік тому

      Sorry. Ment battle creek

    • @harrygrimley4352
      @harrygrimley4352 Рік тому

      @@BrianVaughn I heard the have a ten year plan so maybe I'll be back ☺️

    • @BrianVaughn
      @BrianVaughn Рік тому

      @@harrygrimley4352 I was out there this morning. I could have shown you around. It is a trail you need to learn. I did the entire thing in under 90 minutes. It's pretty straightforward if you know where you are going.

    • @harrygrimley4352
      @harrygrimley4352 Рік тому

      @@BrianVaughn ah crap. That would have been great. Bummer. I was totally lost. And I did see the chute. Scary.

  • @RidesWithJake
    @RidesWithJake Рік тому

    Thanks, I need to do this after winter here in Australia, cheers! 🤙🤙

  • @harrygrimley4352
    @harrygrimley4352 Рік тому

    Hey. How you doing? Haven't heard from you in a while. Hope your ok. Getting out yet? I haven't. Killing me. Be well.

    • @BrianVaughn
      @BrianVaughn Рік тому

      Hi Harry! I've gotten about three rides so far this year. I'm not sure how many videos I'll be doing this year. I will have something but maybe not till later in the month. Take care, Brian

    • @harrygrimley4352
      @harrygrimley4352 Рік тому

      Good to hear. I might finagle something tomorrow.

  • @jamble7k
    @jamble7k Рік тому

    i found those big lower bearings very easy to get out with just a punch, there's a gap in the inner sleeve that you can catch the inner race with and just tap round on

  • @MaxSlimmer
    @MaxSlimmer Рік тому

    Is that the same park tool grease (HPG?) in that mini gun?

    • @BrianVaughn
      @BrianVaughn Рік тому

      No, it is generic grease.

    • @MaxSlimmer
      @MaxSlimmer Рік тому

      @@BrianVaughn Thanks for the great video, I think this is way overdue on my Bronson. I'm wondering if I might need the whole kit, or maybe just the bearings.

  • @terminaxCS
    @terminaxCS Рік тому

    it worth 2.5 front and 2.4 rear?

    • @BrianVaughn
      @BrianVaughn Рік тому

      I think so. I've run those sizes too and like them. I think I get better grip with the 2.6 but the smaller size rolls faster.

  • @johnroden3431
    @johnroden3431 Рік тому

    Great review, just ordered me some, hopefully it wont be 6 months lol!!!

  • @toxicduckvr1124
    @toxicduckvr1124 Рік тому

    I love that place

  • @JohnBooth
    @JohnBooth Рік тому

    Ha my new bike is old enough to drive

  • @bikevlogadventure3263
    @bikevlogadventure3263 Рік тому

    Nice...

  • @randygrueb7058
    @randygrueb7058 Рік тому

    Do you ride a Tallboy? I’m in the Midwest as well and considering purchasing one?

    • @BrianVaughn
      @BrianVaughn Рік тому

      I'm on a 5010. Tallboy is a great ride for the Midwest.

  • @Lepercurtidoo
    @Lepercurtidoo Рік тому

    Nice video, interesting... There where no washers /dust seals included with my shimano bottom bracket. Guess I'll have to go to my lbs, hopefully he will have some for sale.

  • @manuelcobian2355
    @manuelcobian2355 Рік тому

    Nice tool but you are using tha wrong way

  • @alexmalone1642
    @alexmalone1642 Рік тому

    Try Muc off,Cris King 😇

  • @WillettaWhite
    @WillettaWhite Рік тому

    where is this in battle creek?

  • @KrisYahner
    @KrisYahner Рік тому

    That's nice walkthrough of the process. Every year I think I'm going to service the bearings in my nomad and every year, I pull the shock, cycle the linkage and decide the everything feels pretty smooth and tight and leave it at that haha. Maybe this year I should actually follow through and do it.

    • @BrianVaughn
      @BrianVaughn Рік тому

      You should take the linkage out and spin those bearings. You don't get the pivots squeaking? I swear mine will start making noise after a dozen rides.

    • @KrisYahner
      @KrisYahner Рік тому

      @Brian Vaughn Good idea, I will. Surprisingly no squeaking or creaking on that bike.