Channel Title: Trail POV Channel Description: Whether giving you in-depth objective details about the latest bikes, or showing you down some of the more fun trails in the world, I want to help people find their perfect bike and go beyond their 'normal trails' to explore and enjoy new adventures. My name is Matt and I grew up in North Vancouver, BC....a go to destination for mountain bikers from around the world. I love all forms of biking including Enduro, XC and cyclocross. I equally enjoy the fitness that comes from all forms of outdoor activities along with the amazing people and views you see along the way. Hope I can inspire you to hit the trails! WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? Purchasing anything using these links directly helps support the channel! Competitive Cyclist: https://bit.ly/2UydTsS Backcountry: https://bit.ly/2UUOCIb JensonUSA: https://bit.ly/2xaMRyM HANDUP Gloves: https://bit.ly/2VbcnvJ REI: https://bit.ly/2URtHXI Steep & Cheap: https://bit.ly/2ykZebU <video> Ibis RIPMO vs V2 DW-LINK Suspension REVIEW Description: Full analysis to explain how the dw-link Suspension of the 2020 Ibis Ripmo V2 works and how it compares with the 2019 Ibis Ripmo, the pros and cons of the suspension design and whether I would buy one. It should be noted that the 2019 Ibis Ripmo AF (aluminum frame) has an almost identical suspension to the 2020 Ripmo V2 (carbon frame). Topics include: anti-rise anti-squat leverage ratio spring rate wheel rate wheel path chain growth comparison to other suspension designs WANT TO JOIN ME ON A RIDE OR WOULD LIKE TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? YOU CAN THROUGH PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/trailpov This channel is brought you by VISUAL DESIGNS: PROVIDING INEXPENSIVE SUBSCRIPTION BASED CUSTOM WEB DESIGN AS WELL AS GRAPHIC DESIGN: https://www.visualdesigns.ca WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT MY GEAR OR OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT ME? MAKE SURE TO VISIT: https://www.trailpov.ca #mtb #mountainbiking #ibis </video> <video> Evil Offering DELTA Suspension vs Kona Process 153 Single-Pivot REVIEW Description: Full analysis to compare two different linkage-drive single pivot suspension designs: the Evil Offering and the Kona Process 153. Find out how each works as well as the the pros and cons of each suspension design. Topics include: anti-rise anti-squat leverage ratio spring rate wheel rate wheel path chain growth WANT TO VOTE FOR THE NEXT BIKE TO ANALYZE? YOU CAN THROUGH PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/trailpov This channel is brought you by VISUAL DESIGNS: PROVIDING INEXPENSIVE SUBSCRIPTION BASED CUSTOM WEB DESIGN AS WELL AS GRAPHIC DESIGN: https://www.visualdesigns.ca WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT MY GEAR OR OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT ME? MAKE SURE TO VISIT: https://www.trailpov.ca #mtb #mountainbiking #evilbikes </video> <video> Forbidden DRUID: High Pivot with Idler Suspension Design REVIEW Description: Full analysis to explain how the high single pivot suspension of the Forbidden Druid is different. Pros, cons, and how it compares to other bikes are all covered. Topics include: anti-rise anti-squat leverage ratio wheel path chain growth comparison to other suspension designs WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? Purchasing anything using these links directly helps support the channel! Competitive Cyclist: https://bit.ly/2UydTsS Backcountry: https://bit.ly/2UUOCIb WANT TO VOTE FOR THE NEXT BIKE TO ANALYZE? YOU CAN THROUGH PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/trailpov This channel is brought you by VISUAL DESIGNS: PROVIDING INEXPENSIVE SUBSCRIPTION BASED CUSTOM WEB DESIGN AS WELL AS GRAPHIC DESIGN: https://www.visualdesigns.ca WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT MY GEAR OR OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT ME? MAKE SURE TO VISIT: https://www.trailpov.ca #mtb #mountainbiking #enduro </video> <video> Yeti SB150 SWITCH INFINITY Suspension REVIEW Description: Full analysis to explain how the Yeti Switch Infinity Suspension of the 2020 Yeti SB150 works, the pros and cons of the suspension design and whether I would buy one. Topics include: anti-rise anti-squat leverage ratio spring rate wheel rate wheel path chain growth comparison to other suspension designs WANT TO JOIN ME ON A RIDE OR WOULD LIKE TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? YOU CAN THROUGH PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/trailpov This channel is brought you by VISUAL DESIGNS: PROVIDING INEXPENSIVE SUBSCRIPTION BASED CUSTOM WEB DESIGN AS WELL AS GRAPHIC DESIGN: https://www.visualdesigns.ca WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT MY GEAR OR OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT ME? MAKE SURE TO VISIT: https://www.trailpov.ca #mtb #mountainbiking #yeti </video> <video> Specialized Turbo LEVO SL E-Bike REVIEW: A special MTB ride with my dad! Description: Full analysis of the suspension of the Specialized Turbo Levo SL ebike. This also happens to the first time I've headed out on a mountain bike ride with my dad for years! Special thanks to Corsa Cycles in Squamish, BC for making this special ride possible. WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL OR GET ME TO ANALYZE A BIKE? YOU CAN THROUGH PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/trailpov Topics include: anti-rise anti-squat leverage ratio wheel path range WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT MY GEAR OR OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT ME? MAKE SURE TO VISIT: https://www.trailpov.ca #mtb #mountainbiking #NOTsponsored </video> <video> Skiing Cypress Mountain, BC....from icy to awesome! Description: A few days ago I headed up to Cypress Mountain in North Vancouver, BC to try my mountain biking camera setup while skiing. The day started out icy but turned into an awesome day of powder. Ended up skiing for 6.5 hours and covered a lot of the runs on the mountain ranging from green to double blacks. Let me know if you like the camera setup and the new narrative video style? -- MUSIC: Bounce Ball by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Source: http://www.twinmusicom.org/song/255/bounce-ball Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org Medium Rock by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/ -- WANT TO JOIN ME ON A RIDE OR WOULD LIKE TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? YOU CAN THROUGH PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/trailpov This channel is brought you by VISUAL DESIGNS: PROVIDING INEXPENSIVE SUBSCRIPTION BASED CUSTOM WEB DESIGN AS WELL AS GRAPHIC DESIGN: https://www.visualdesigns.ca WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT MY GEAR OR OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT ME? MAKE SURE TO VISIT: https://www.trailpov.ca #skiing #skibum #cypressmtn </video> <video> Commencal META AM 29 2021 Suspension REVIEW vs 2020 Description: A mountain bike review of the second most requested bike on this channel: The Commencal Meta AM 29. This detailed analysis also compared the differences and similaries of the 2021 vs the previous 2020 version. Which one should you buy? WANT TO HAVE ME ANALYZE A BIKE FOR YOU OR GET ACCESS TO MORE FREQUENT REVIEWS?: https://www.patreon.com/trailpov WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL IN OTHER WAYS? https://trailpov.ca/ways_to_support.html -- OR -- Purchasing anything using these links directly helps support the channel! Competitive Cyclist: https://bit.ly/2UydTsS Backcountry: https://bit.ly/2UUOCIb JensonUSA: https://bit.ly/2xaMRyM HANDUP Gloves: https://bit.ly/2VbcnvJ REI: https://bit.ly/2URtHXI Steep & Cheap: https://bit.ly/2ykZebU Topics include: anti-rise anti-squat leverage ratio wheel path chain growth #mtb #mountainbiking #enduro </video> <video> Short, janky, loose, steep black trail named Whet Yer Blade via Hybrid | Squamish, BC Description: I have ridden past Hybrid more often than I can count to other more popular trails like Angry Midget and Half Nelson. So I finally decided to ride it and find out what this black trail is like. It also happens to be the trail that crosses the main climb access road...always wondered that too. Near the end of this trail is Whet Yer Blade which is a steep, not often ridden, and slightly greasy trail that is super short and definately one that is very commiting due to it being tight. At the end of this crazy trail is the smoothest trail I think in Squamish: Pseudo-Tsuga. Squamish is located in BC, Canada about a 50 minute drive from downtown Vancouver. Learn what to expect on the trail, what bike to bring and how to navigate around the mountain. WANT TO JOIN ME ON A RIDE OR WOULD LIKE TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? YOU CAN THROUGH PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/trailpov This channel is brought you by VISUAL DESIGNS: PROVIDING INEXPENSIVE SUBSCRIPTION BASED CUSTOM WEB DESIGN AS WELL AS GRAPHIC DESIGN: https://www.visualdesigns.ca WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT MY GEAR OR OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT ME? MAKE SURE TO VISIT: https://www.trailpov.ca #mtb #mountainbiking #mountainbike RATINGS: Hybrid: Steep (-3 to 3): -1.5 Technical (0 to 3): 1.5 Whet Yet Blade: Steep (-3 to 3): -2 Technical (0 to 3): 2 </video> <video> Specialized ENDURO vs YT CAPRA 29: Long-Travel 29er Suspension Design REVIEW Description: Full analysis to compare two long-travel 29er suspension designs: the Specialized Enduro and YT Capra 29. Both have 170mm of front travel and have 4-bar horst link suspensions. Find out how each works as well as the the pros and cons of each suspension design. WANT TO VOTE FOR THE NEXT BIKE TO ANALYZE? YOU CAN THROUGH PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/trailpov Topics include: anti-rise anti-squat leverage ratio spring rate wheel rate wheel path chain growth comparison to other suspension designs This channel is brought you by VISUAL DESIGNS: PROVIDING INEXPENSIVE SUBSCRIPTION BASED CUSTOM WEB DESIGN AS WELL AS GRAPHIC DESIGN: https://www.visualdesigns.ca WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT MY GEAR OR OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT ME? MAKE SURE TO VISIT: https://www.trailpov.ca #mtb #mountainbiking #enduro </video> <video> Black or double-black?....either way it's awesome! Rigs in Zen | Squamish, BC Description: Rigs in Zen is claimed to be a black diamond on trailforks, but with so many double black features it might as well be one. It is also an extremely long trail compared with many other in the area. Is it my new favorite trail in Squamish? Click to find out. I was thoroughly entertained throughout the ride and challenged on many of the features, of which hit almost all of them successfully. Access to this trail is from the top of Debeck's Hill near Alice Lake, well past the entrance to Crouching Squirrel Hidden Monkey. It's a hard climb/hike but well worth it. Squamish is located in BC, Canada about a 50 minute drive from downtown Vancouver. Learn what to expect on the trail, what bike to bring and how to navigate around the mountain. WANT TO JOIN ME ON A RIDE OR WOULD LIKE TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? YOU CAN THROUGH PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/trailpov This channel is brought you by VISUAL DESIGNS: PROVIDING INEXPENSIVE SUBSCRIPTION BASED CUSTOM WEB DESIGN AS WELL AS GRAPHIC DESIGN: https://www.visualdesigns.ca WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT MY GEAR OR OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT ME? MAKE SURE TO VISIT: https://www.trailpov.ca #mtb #mountainbiking #mountainbike RATINGS: Steep (-3 to 3): -2 Technical (0 to 3): 2.5 </video> <video> Giant Reign 27.5 vs 29 MAESTRO Suspension Design REVIEW Description: Finally a review on the mountain bike that so many have been requesting....the Giant Reign and it's Maestro suspension, for both it's 27.5 wheel size and the 29er. During this full analysis I explain the pros and cons of the suspension design as well as how it compares with the DW-link suspension of the Ibis Ripmo. WANT TO VOTE FOR THE NEXT BIKE TO ANALYZE OR DONATE DIRECTLY TO THE CHANNEL?: https://www.patreon.com/trailpov https://trailpov.ca/ways_to_support.html WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL IN OTHER WAYS? Purchasing anything using these links directly helps support the channel! Competitive Cyclist: https://bit.ly/2UydTsS Backcountry: https://bit.ly/2UUOCIb JensonUSA: https://bit.ly/2xaMRyM HANDUP Gloves: https://bit.ly/2VbcnvJ REI: https://bit.ly/2URtHXI Steep & Cheap: https://bit.ly/2ykZebU Topics include: 27.5 vs 29 inch frame differences anti-rise anti-squat Maestro deep-dive DW-link vs Maestro leverage ratio wheel path chain growth This channel is brought you by VISUAL DESIGNS: PROVIDING INEXPENSIVE SUBSCRIPTION BASED CUSTOM WEB DESIGN AS WELL AS GRAPHIC DESIGN: https://www.visualdesigns.ca #mtb #mountainbiking #enduro </video> <video> Revel RAIL CBF Suspension Design REVIEW Description: Full analysis to explain how the CBF Suspension of the 2020 Revel Rail works along with the pros and cons of the suspension design. WANT TO VOTE FOR THE NEXT BIKE TO ANALYZE? YOU CAN THROUGH PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/trailpov Topics include: anti-rise anti-squat CBF deep-dive leverage ratio wheel path chain growth comparison to other suspension designs This channel is brought you by VISUAL DESIGNS: PROVIDING INEXPENSIVE SUBSCRIPTION BASED CUSTOM WEB DESIGN AS WELL AS GRAPHIC DESIGN: https://www.visualdesigns.ca WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT MY GEAR OR OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT ME? MAKE SURE TO VISIT: https://www.trailpov.ca #mtb #mountainbiking #enduro </video> <video> Pivot SWITCHBLADE vs Ibis RIPMO DW-LINK Suspension REVIEW Description: A mountain bike review of two DW-link full suspension bikes: The Pivot Switchblade and Ibis Ripmo V2. During this full analysis I explain the pros and cons of each design and what each might be best suited for. WANT TO HAVE MY ANALYZE A BIKE FOR YOU?: https://www.patreon.com/trailpov WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL IN OTHER WAYS? https://trailpov.ca/ways_to_support.html -- OR -- Purchasing anything using these links directly helps support the channel! Competitive Cyclist: https://bit.ly/2UydTsS Backcountry: https://bit.ly/2UUOCIb JensonUSA: https://bit.ly/2xaMRyM HANDUP Gloves: https://bit.ly/2VbcnvJ REI: https://bit.ly/2URtHXI Steep & Cheap: https://bit.ly/2ykZebU Topics include: Switchblade video clips anti-rise anti-squat DW-link deep-dive (Switchblade vs Ripmo) leverage ratio wheel path chain growth This channel is brought you by VISUAL DESIGNS: PROVIDING INEXPENSIVE SUBSCRIPTION BASED CUSTOM WEB DESIGN AS WELL AS GRAPHIC DESIGN: https://www.visualdesigns.ca #mtb #mountainbiking #enduro </video> <video> What is PEDAL KICKBACK?...Should you care? Description: Pedal kickback is talked about in the mountain biking community as a problem with full-suspension mountain bike designs. This video explains this topic in detail including: The cause Why it can be good and bad How do you calculate it? Whether it's actually noticable while riding This is definately a deep dive video explained in a hopefully easy to understand way, using animation. It also has some very interesting conclusions near the end. WANT TO VOTE FOR THE NEXT BIKE TO ANALYZE? YOU CAN THROUGH PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/trailpov WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? Purchasing anything using these links directly helps support the channel! Competitive Cyclist: https://bit.ly/2UydTsS Backcountry: https://bit.ly/2UUOCIb JensonUSA: https://bit.ly/2xaMRyM HANDUP Gloves: https://bit.ly/2VbcnvJ REI: https://bit.ly/2URtHXI Steep & Cheap: https://bit.ly/2ykZebU This channel is brought you by VISUAL DESIGNS: PROVIDING INEXPENSIVE SUBSCRIPTION BASED CUSTOM WEB DESIGN AS WELL AS GRAPHIC DESIGN: https://www.visualdesigns.ca WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT HOW TO SUPPORT ME? MAKE SURE TO VISIT: https://www.trailpov.ca #mtb #mountainbiking #engineering </video> <video> Truly Unique Linkage Fork Mountain Bike! Structure SCW-1 REVIEW Description: Full analysis of the front and rear suspension of the Structure Cycleworks SCW-1, with its truly unique 4-bar linkage up front instead of a regular telescopic fork that runs it into a Full-Linkage chassis. A deep dive into the pros and cons of the suspension design from an engineering perspective. For more details about the bike visit their website: https://structure.bike/ You can also follow them on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/structurecycleworks/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/StructureCycle Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/structurecycleworks/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/StructureCycleworks WANT TO SUPPORT MY CHANNEL? YOU CAN THROUGH PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/trailpov Topics include: fork offset fork trail anti-rise anti-dive anti-squat leverage ratio wheel path WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT MY GEAR OR OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT ME? MAKE SURE TO VISIT: https://www.trailpov.ca #mtb #mountainbiking #sponsored </video>

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Whether giving you in-depth objective details about the latest bikes, or showing you down some of the more fun trails in the world, I want to help people find their perfect bike and go beyond their 'normal trails' to explore and enjoy new adventures.

My name is Matt and I grew up in North Vancouver, BC....a go to destination for mountain bikers from around the world. I love all forms of biking including Enduro, XC and cyclocross. I equally enjoy the fitness that comes from all forms of outdoor activities along with the amazing people and views you see along the way.

Hope I can inspire you to hit the trails!

WANT TO SUPPORT THE CHANNEL? Purchasing anything using these links directly helps support the channel!
Competitive Cyclist: https://bit.ly/2UydTsS
Backcountry: https://bit.ly/2UUOCIb
JensonUSA: https://bit.ly/2xaMRyM
HANDUP Gloves: https://bit.ly/2VbcnvJ
REI: https://bit.ly/2URtHXI
Steep & Cheap: https://bit.ly/2ykZebU

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