Why I “don’t make mountain biking videos” anymore

On almost every video I get a comment about “bringing back the mountain biking videos”. This is usually from a viewer yearning for the old days where me and some friends would hit the trails and document the experience. Today, we’ll talk about why I rarely do that anymore—with a mountain bike ride as the backdrop!

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[timmyfranks]

Pretty sure we all just want more builds in the yard trails

[Bigtreeoutdoors]

I have to admit I dont watch all your videos anymore but I can completely understand your channel evolving. I miss the old days when you, Brian, Alex, and Phil were the 4 horsemen of youtube mtb... but that's just me living in the past.

[BSm]

I have four kids, so when I found out you were going to have a kid, I knew where the channel was going. Good Dad life isn't always glamorous travel. Your videos are still great and getting better. Keep it up!

[Greenfuego]

Plenty of people do trail reviews, but I like the bike hacks and product reviews from a more realistic viewpoint. If something is crap you’re honest about it. And to be honest, you can’t be everything for everyone. You’re a great ambassador for the mountain biking industry, and have helped a lot of people, including me, to get interested in getting off our duffs and get outside on the trails. Just be you.

[factorymx]

You were the reason why I got into mountain biking. Keep doing what you’re doing man.

[phillipcowen]

I'm a 42 year old novice rider with a full-time job and a family. I watch your channel because I appreciate that you aren't just posting ride videos, you're helping me to become more knowledgeable and the content is quality. There are a lot of other channels that focus on riding content, or technique. You're filling a different niche.

[amateurapple]

I've been watching you for precisely 6 years now, and I'd say, your channel changed and grew with the audience. A lot of channels remain the same and their primary audience grows out of age, but you've grown with the audience, and the fact you have a growing family is why you should continue doing what you're doing now. People change with regards to needs, and you've done just that. With that being said, this was a joy to watch! Old School Seth lifts me up in times like this. It's like a family now

[austinj]

Dude - I genuinely just appreciate your content. It's rad to see you ride new stuff, but as a parent of a kiddo roughly the same as yours, makes a lot of sense. 4 years ago I rode every day. Now I'm lucky if I make it out to the trails once a week. Life changes, we grow. You do you, man. We'll keep watching.

[JohhnyLongSlong]

We all still love you, Seth!! Your videos definitely helped my interest in the mtb world spread, and your channel always holds a special place in my subscriptions!!!

[NewbGamingNetworks]

All very valid reasons, Seth. I think the occasional trail riding video would be much appreciated. They have a special place in my heart because your trail riding videos were the ones that pushed me to try the sport. Hats off to you and keep up the good content. :)

[Adamas_]

Personally the Walmart Ozark build series is what im looking most forward to. Thats also somewhat isolated, short-form content, but what an engaging series it will be!

[christopherstabile]

Really like that you write/tell stories in your videos, not just ride.

One option for when a trail you ride “goes viral” to help the local stewards might be to research and give kudos to the local groups that maintain them. Might even get some donations for those trail systems, bc people are going to search out what they see, and maybe they would give a little support.
Thanks for the entertaining videos!

[Spacepilot]

Hey, I get it. Family is the most important thing. Keep being a dad. The videos are great.

[nikoheinonen]

I love your early videos more on line of riding in natural enviroment than bikeparks.

[the_great_]

i think i speak for a lot of people when i say, seth as long as you are having fun and enjoying yourself then we dont mind what you post, what matters more is the connection you have created with people through making content. :) keep up the great work.

[bhag]

Building the trails at your property was the best content. I don’t even mountain bike.

[themtbcarguy]

This is the best thing about Seth, he is aware and knows what’s happening behind the scenes. Keep up the good work on the videos

[jtleejr]

That was so lol when Porter did that downhill turn into the berm and you tried to follow in his footsteps and wiped - I can relate to that so hard

[nmcheese]

Change is the only constant - we're along for the journey! Also, as someone about your age, the video I've shared with more people than any other is the balance bike vs. training wheels video - it has helped some less bike focused adults get their kids on bikes - which ultimately makes things better for everyone!

[Dyal_Beats]

i watch because of seth, it's either bike hacks or trail rides. Its understandable right now that you have a family and most of the subscribers understand that. Honestly most of the content creators on this platform have become fathers recently, its amazing that they're juggling between content creating and being with the family. I'm still gonna be your subscriber when things get tough. Two thumbs up Seth 🤟