Mountain bikes have become extremely capable in recent years, it has gotten to a point where some MTBs are blurring the line between disciplines. All the technological advancements and geometry knowledge of one discipline bleeds into other styles of riding, including the humble hardtail. Which begs the question, is the new age of hardcore hardtails capable enough to complete a triple black diamond trail? Join Neil Donoghue as he attempts this nail-biting mission!

⏱ Timestamps ⏱
0:00 - Intro
0:55 - The Bike | Orbea Laufey
2:12 - Dropping Into Slab Track
3:49 - The First Major Hurdle
6:04 - The Roll Of Shame!
7:49 - Mission Aborted | Time For Some Oakley Laps

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