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First Mountain Bike Ride Since Surgery

by Berm Peak Express

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Published 21 Mar 2021

This time is going to be different! After bone breaks, surgery, CPRS, and another surgery, there's finally light at the end of the tunnel. Today, I'll take my first mountain bike ride since October 2020. Berm Peak Jerseys https://cognativemtb.com/collections/seths-bike-hacks-collection/products/berm-peak-tech-jersey-teal Want us to review your unique mountain bike or outdoor product? https://www.sethsbikehacks.com/product-review/ Check out our main channel /c/sethsbikehacks Follow me on Instagram https://instagram.com/sethsbikehacks Berm Peak Merch https://cognativemtb.com/collections/seths-bike-hacks-collection Music in this video is from http://share.epidemicsound.com/trQSg and https://soundstripe.com ?fpr=seth20 #mountainbiking I'm also working on a long-term moonshot project: Building a free public bike park in the Asheville metro area. Join my Patreon and 100% of the proceeds go towards funding this. https://www.patreon.com/sethsbikehacks Advertising disclosure: All of these videos contain products, logos, or mentions associated with Diamondback Bicycles. Whether or not the video itself was sponsored by Diamondback, they do support this channel, and by extension, every video on it.

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@masonw65473 years ago Is anyone as pumped as i am that seth is back on his bike? 490
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@h3llb1lly8893 years ago Seth: " lets ride something easy" also seth: rides down one of the fastest trails at kanuga. 208
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@OurCognitiveSurplus3 years ago Seths recovery ride was more gnarly than my gnarly rides. Man. 52
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@mihneaadrian66373 years ago
"I know every time I get hurt, I learn absolutely nothing. I go right back out and do the same thing, but this time it's a little different" BUT KINDA THE SAME. .. ...Expand 225
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@adamgarcia59763 years ago I love how seth' s take it easy level is my hardest level, but glad he' s back on the horse, but still continue to take it easy seth. 6
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@14DAVEYO3 years ago Hey seth. You are the one that got me started with mountain biking. I' ve been following you since the florida days. Hang in there and keep moving . ...Expand
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@nanoburger28103 years ago When seths taking it easy is a lot faster than i have ever gone. 153
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@anonymousaccordionist33263 years ago It' s fantastic to see you riding again, seth. Just remember, don' t push yourself for ourbenefit, push yourself for your ownbenefit. . ...Expand 3
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@dorkis443 years ago " the fitness stuff. You can' t buy it. " yes you can, it' s called an ebike and it gives you emuscle. 20
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@paultorres48663 years ago Inspiring vid brother. I' ve never commented on your vids before and been watching for over 3 years. This is one of the most relevant ones you' ve . ...Expand
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@peterbaskind98723 years ago Good for you, seth. Sometimes it takes a while, but its worth it. Im a roadie. But when i got my knee replaced, it took a while to get back up to spe id="hidden6"ed, but now i hardly notice the range of motion difference. 71 miles yesterday, 62 today. No pain.
just peddle. ...Expand 1
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@southaus3 years ago Seths post injury ride is way better than all of my healthiest rides. 12
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@YourAtool3 years ago I know this will be buried in other comments but seth if you see this thank you for taking time out of your day to read comments and support other people. happy to see you back on your mountain bike seth. I hope you feel ok or at least not hurting to much like after your first ride on your gravel bike. ...Expand 179
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@amydavis1313 years ago So good to see you back and the natural riding videos from you will always have a spot in my heart. 1
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@mullahjames3 years ago Hey there. I' m a huge fan. I have two daughters and the sweetest thing i do every week is to ride with them safe, sweet and slow on weekends. I' m . ...Expand
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@muddypawsadventurer77753 years ago Thanks for the update and congrats on your baby daughter. Lots of grandpa' s out here proud to be part of your yt family.
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@ClarkWells73 years ago Great to see you back on a bike. Ive dealt w/the same recently after going through first covid then back to back crashes on my dirtbike. Man, the road . ...Expand
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@chrismorris93963 years ago Hey seth great to see you back riding again, one good idea for a video that' s let' s you take it easy and still provide the top notch content we . ...Expand
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@nathaniellopez47953 years ago Seth, taking it easy
*goes downhill mountain biking. 104
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@VegasMike19043 years ago It' s so good to see you on a bike again.
i have a weak ankle from a bad sprain like 5 years ago. When i know i' m going to ride chunky trails . ...Expand
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@robtaylor24433 years ago Great to see you out and about seth, from someone whose been through 5 operations on my feet i know exactly how you feel. It will get better just make sure you enjoy it and dont go mad.
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@OneDotHeroes3 years ago Yes! So glad to see seth back in the saddle. There' s been a huge seth shaped whole in my youtube feed for far too long! Excellent recovery dude! Am . ...Expand
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@MTBMichigan3 years ago Congratulations on the baby and glad to see you back on the bike. I had two surgeries in late 2019/ early 2020 for a bad spiral fracture of my left ankle. It' s changed how i' m riding as well.
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@antoniodamobsta3 years ago Glad to see you riding again seth! I loved your berm creak series when you were at your old place, and im so looking forward to new projects and rides youll be doing next!
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@ZackSavir3 years ago I was watching a video and then i saw this notification and i was likecongrats seth! 196
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@danpauch20353 years ago Glad to see u riding again seth. You have inspired me to get back on my bike. Knee surgery 17 months ago and it just isn' t good, but maybe i can strengthen . ...Expand
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@jabdrones14113 years ago Hey man, great to see you back on the bike! Im slowly getting into biking and found some trails local to me! Thanks for sharing your great knowledge w . ...Expand
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@62adam_h263 years ago I gonna take it easy
five minutes later
hits the biggest jump in the bike park < classic seth
thanks so much for the likes. 159
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@David-dt1zs3 years ago Nice to see you back on the bike! Always an inspiration. 1
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@chaddavis5133 years ago Good to see you back in the saddle again and please keep the rc videos coming! I dig watching all of your content.
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@finniansmith76973 years ago He' s riding faster injured then i do at full speed on a good day. 64
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@yessy98ful3 years ago Probably no one is gonna see this but im so happy that u r backnon your bike. I hope no morehappen. I hope you get better soon so can start making more videos. You are awesome seth, keep on doing what you' re doing. You' re job is to intertane us and you do it better thatn anyone i could name hope u get back to normal.
bye. ...Expand 1
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@jacksonoverall43913 years ago Great to see you back and riding! Also thanks for uploading this really made my day better. 1
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@xExiledxx3 years ago This video, combined with the arrival of spring has just lifted my mood immensely. Im recovering from acl surgery but man seeing you shred again has made my month! Super happy for you seth, hope you stay healthy and safe!
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@jasonaugsburger1653 years ago Welcome back! I also injured myself in october, went over the handlebars, broke my shoulder, surgery, recovery, pt, and i too am just now getting back on the trails.
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@joed8993 years ago Get it young fella! Only you know what you can do and what is too much. Go as far as physical comfort will allow without being too sore afterwards. Fluffy it' s awesome seeing you ride again. ...Expand
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@patrickvoortman14223 years ago Lets make this seths most liked video as a celebration for getting back on his bike! 296
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@richardlee96563 years ago Great to see seth out on the bike again. His taking it easy is a level i can only dream of.
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@SeatTimeClips3 years ago " this is all good news"
said seth, and his doctor! 76
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@gregbeasley26573 years ago I love the crawlers and bought a couple because of the videos you posted but seeing you back on the bike with kevin is fantastic! Congrats and as ll cool . ...Expand
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@cjapps823 years ago Well done seth so glad your back on the bike so i can live vicariously through your vids. Coming up to 2 years for me and man i miss that feeling.
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@swiftygp3 years ago Congrats on the new baby! And i am so happy that youre back on the bike man! You inspired this 40 year old guy to start riding. Itsbut i love it!
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@fazza21043 years ago Kevin is my favorite person to ride with
sad alexander noises. 487
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@notinside13 years ago It alway feels good to get back to what you enjoy/love. Take it easy is alway the best. First time skiing this winter in 3 years because of injures. It felt so go to be on the hills again.
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@NorthCountryMTB3 years ago This is everything! Looking super good out there and giving hope to a lot of injured riders out there.
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@joeryvandevloet21693 years ago It will continue to feel better. I broke my foot and torn a lot ofrugby. 9 weeks in a cast, 4 weeks with a special brace like you Started building up, but i took almost a year to fully recover. Only thing now is that my foot cramps up easily. So keep progressing with small steps. And, i love this channel. Keep it up. ...Expand
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@khoi_tran3 years ago So stoked that you' re riding again and even more so on the daughter! Precious girl!
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@Zachmx1063 years ago Coming from the motocross back ground id recommend a copper fit and then really any type of ankle brace the copper fit will help keep swelling down a id="hidden27"nd add some stability with the ankle brace.
its awesome to see you back on the bike and with a huge smile. ...Expand
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@hanznikolai76903 years ago Seth, your first ride on a mountain bike in 6 months is probably me doing my best after 1 year. 88
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@suilui173 years ago So nice to see you back on your bike and seeing you do what you love, keep on stepping up as you feel.
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@mojonijowjow3 years ago Dude, i feel really glad to watch you ride again man. I wish you full recovery seth.
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@joschi38073 years ago "im gonna ramp it up slowly.." perfect clip for that quote :D
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@mike.m.mtbing3 years ago Way to go! Broke my ankle and did lots of muscle damage so i can relate. Certainly a frustrating injury that messes with the rest of your body but i hope it gets better. Great to see you shredding again.
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@quentindfr3 years ago Hello from france
i' m super happy you' re back on the trails seth! I broke my ankle ligament 3 years ago and i feel so relieved now co keep up the awesome shredding and most importantly stay safe. ...Expand
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@jacobgray14103 years ago Were going to take it easy
seth: rides black diamonds i would never do right now. 462
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@andrewswain32493 years ago Congrats seth, my neuropathy has lessened alot the more i' ve been riding these last 2 years, from taking bus to work cause i couldn' t walk properly . ...Expand
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@richardrankin75933 years ago Glad to see you back on the bike! Hope you are doing okay with the cprs. I used to work with patients having that syndrome and it can really be a lot to handle. Keep up the good work!
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@isaacengeling70013 years ago Glad to see you riding again seth. I enjoy your content no matter what it is, but its awesome to hear that youre feeling better and can get back to doing what you love.
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@deesnuts59603 years ago Your videos are like a theraphy for me. Great to have you back and see that you' re still riding harder than most of the people!
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@youme88763 years ago I came back from a severe ankle injury last winter; and the only thing that helped me was to use it and work it. It felt super tight, like i could feel . ...Expand
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@CureCycling3 years ago Glad you' re back at it, dude! I can' t imagine how good this must' ve been for you mentally to be back in the saddle. 16
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@Emagg73 years ago Welcome back man! Awesome your riding again. Your videos are the reason i got my diamondback sync' r aluminum last fall, now i' m waiting for them to replenish their stock so i can get my hands on a catch 1 or 2.
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@DuPlessisHome3 years ago Awesome to see you back out on the bike seth! Agree with ' don' t getthe payama drill won' t be much fun on cruches or with a broken arm! Looking forward to watching you progress back to full strength. ...Expand
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@LeAstrale3 years ago Smashed the like button when i saw that baby daughter, so cute! Take good care of her seth, you now have more responsibility than ever before and it is frightening at times.
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@wesmac83073 years ago Proud of you for the smart and responsible recovery. As a new dad, you are riding for a new purpose.
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@alexanderbetz38033 years ago Bro he just got back on the bike and is 1000 times better than me. Glad to see you back on the bike seth. 55
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@alexmillet62733 years ago Ive been waiting for this vid for months well done man keep it up great recovery.
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@ccproductions26043 years ago I really have to give home credit for sticking it out and still making videos even though he couldnt do the thing he loves most because of his injury. I . ...Expand
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@troberts5893 years ago Yes seth! I have really missed his kind of stuff from you and oh forgot to say: when it comes to mtb you always deliver! Keep it real bro!
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@devilius58573 years ago Keep on riding, your channel is one of the best on youtube glad you are back.
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@yuvalshlosberg99423 years ago Dude, i' m really glad to see you on the track again, ride hard and stay safe.
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@JensonGroff3 years ago The first real ride after an injury is always an amazing feeling. Its like falling in love with mountain biking again. 13
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@TigerRagFishingTeam3 years ago Congrats on new baby girl! Your life will never be the same and for the better!
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@byroboy3 years ago Good to see you back on the trails seth. I lost some rotation in my right wrist from a bad crash even after 6 months of physio, like you, it' ll never i can shred almost like i used to, lots of muscle strength (and endurance) to get back still. ...Expand
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@richr76042 years ago Welcome back! Congrats on the steady recovery, and i like the don' t get hurt plan.
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@downtoridemtb3 years ago Welcome back seth! Your dialing it back is better than my going all out. 1
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@ewankirkpatrickcom3 years ago The king has returned! Glad youre ok seth. Getting my first mtb tomorrow, and you are one of the reasons i wanted to do this sport! Gotta watch all your tutorials.
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@themtbboys61113 years ago Seth - today we are going to do something different, but kind the same.
what do i expect. 59
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@josiahhorning28133 years ago Yay finally back riding! Love the perseverance from seth to stay " in it" through the injury.
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@SsammyLini3 years ago Honestly. I watch this channel for the diversity. It' s not just clips of going downhill. It' s woodworking, hack, tips, gags, and so much more. So seeing seth dial it back on hard-core riding is totally fine. Especially since it' s a safe decision. Much love to ya seth. ...Expand
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@ej7373 years ago Great to see you back on a bike hope to see some builds soon. 1
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@dariusf23 years ago That' s awesome, i broke my ankle 8 months ago and still on my crotches learning to walk: 5 surgeries kicked me to the ground. Really inspirational . ...Expand
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@rwilcox633 years ago Glad to see you back out there! Much love health and happiness to you seth!
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@Evan-nk6yq3 years ago I like how he says he is going to take it easy, and then immediately shows a clip of him sending a jump i would never hit. 29
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@smeegain36573 years ago Good to see you back on the mountainbike again.
keep it (relatively) safe.
have fun:
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@madsebbe61803 years ago Congratulations on your beautiful daughter andon being able to ride mtb again. I am from denmark and love to follow your channel.
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@joeonamtb1973 years ago So glad you' re ride like this again i was actually worried man. I have to tell you are a bad ass guy! Keep it up!
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@treycox7063 years ago Had a pretty big back surgery (disc replacement at l4-5) in my lower back in august. Havent been on the bike since except easy rights on the sidewalk. S this made me so happy for you, that you could get back on the bike.
and made me even more excited for when i can get back on as well! Hoping for 3 more months to 100%. ...Expand
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@ApolloniosTyaneas3 years ago I feel you 100% i had a bad accident with my bicycle on 15th november, i broke my elbow and after surgery and many fysiotherapies i was able to return on my gt aggressor a few weeks ago. Keep faith and good luck!
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@nicfernando993 years ago Been waiting for you to ride again. Congrats to your daughter and for being able to ride again. So happy, i read and liked about 50 comments. Planned id="hidden44" to like every comment since this news made me happy then saw there are 1. 3k comments. Maybe stopped at liking around 80? Anyway, hope to see more videos, whether it be riding or other stuff. ...Expand
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@petedog95813 years ago Nice to see you back out there. You ride better than most even when you are rusty and recovering from a major injury.
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@RigorMortisItrium3 years ago Double congrats! First one for becoming a father, second one for handling the trail so well after the surgery!
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@Blasterski13 years ago Awesome to see you back on the bike and congrats on the new baby girl!
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@mtbrwannabe54843 years ago Gives me great pleasure to see you on your bike again seth, sherreding like a master.
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@TeoSolly3 years ago Id highly recommend wearing a ankle brace while riding. Not a hard one but more like tension bandage) 13
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@shreddingwithsean54523 years ago Congrats seth! So great to see you back on the bike!
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@davekal3 years ago Serious injuries teach you alot about your connection with the sport you got hurt doing. Either you give up or decide you could never do without it. Stay stoked seth!
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@blubuy56513 years ago Happy to see you on your mountain bike shredding again. Be safe)no more emergency rooms.
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@bhdenny3 years ago Bring back the rc content! Its what the people want. In all seriousness, im glad to see you back on a bike. Best of luck in your continued recovery process!