Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 7 hours ago
Strava Link - strava.com/activities/9757045820
Many people ask me to recommend a good first to try on the mountain bike, and while there are few options, this is probably the one I would recommend first.
Sgòr Gaòith sits at 1111m high, but is about as accessible as they come. There really are two sides to this mountain.
The way up is about as mellow and easy as you can get for a mountain of this height. The other side however, is extremely steep and exposed, which leads to amazing views.
There are two different ways up this one, I took the steeper push up rather than the longer, but fully cycle-able (e-bike) route further up Glen Feshie and via Mullach Clach a'Bhlàir.
There are also 4 different way down, but I think that the route in this video is the most straight forward and accessible to do. Please avoid if it's been raining before though, as it gets very boggy and the trail erodes at a faster rate as a result.
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Main bike
Deviate Claymore (custom build) - store.deviatecycles.com/collections/frame-only/products/claymore-frameset
Ebike
Vitus E Sommet VRS - vitusbikes.com/collections/e-sommet/products/vitus-e-sommet-297-vrs-mountain-bike-2022
Camera Gear
Main POV Camera
GoPro Hero 10 - gopro.com/en/gb/shop/cameras/hero10-black/CHDHX-101-master.html
Drone
Skydio 2 - skydio.com/skydio-2
Riding Equipment
Full Face helmet
Specialised Gambit - specialized.com/gb/en/gambit/p/199902?color=321000-199902
Open face helmet
POC Tectal - amzn.to/3k7yiAf
Medium sized backpack
USWE Patriot 15 - amzn.to/3kb3yOz
Large backpack
Kriega Trail 18 - amzn.to/37xM75Q
Riding glasses
Oakely Jawbreakers - amzn.to/37wYOOg
One piece suit
Dirtlej Dirtsuit - amzn.to/3bnmPsj
Shoes
5Ten Trailcross - amzn.to/2NsmHzw
Bike computer
Garmin Edge 530 -amzn.to/3aCCV24
Bike Computer Mount - 76projects.com/shop/enduromount
Strava Link - strava.com/activities/9757045820
Many people ask me to recommend a good first to try on the mountain bike, and while there are few options, this is probably the one I would recommend first.
Sgòr Gaòith sits at 1111m high, but is about as accessible as they come. There really are two sides to this mountain.
The way up is about as mellow and easy as you can get for a mountain of this height. The other side however, is extremely steep and exposed, which leads to amazing views.
There are two different ways up this one, I took the steeper push up rather than the longer, but fully cycle-able (e-bike) route further up Glen Feshie and via Mullach Clach a'Bhlàir.
There are also 4 different way down, but I think that the route in this video is the most straight forward and accessible to do. Please avoid if it's been raining before though, as it gets very boggy and the trail erodes at a faster rate as a result.
Supporters of the channel
Patreon - patreon.com/McTrailRider
Deviate Cycles - bit.ly/3VqBdFK
Vitus Bikes - vitusbikes.com
20TwentyBikes - bit.ly/3OVHHt8
PayPal Donations - paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=TFQZ744DAAKYL
Bikes
Main bike
Deviate Claymore (custom build) - store.deviatecycles.com/collections/frame-only/products/claymore-frameset
Ebike
Vitus E Sommet VRS - vitusbikes.com/collections/e-sommet/products/vitus-e-sommet-297-vrs-mountain-bike-2022
Camera Gear
Main POV Camera
GoPro Hero 10 - gopro.com/en/gb/shop/cameras/hero10-black/CHDHX-101-master.html
Drone
Skydio 2 - skydio.com/skydio-2
Riding Equipment
Full Face helmet
Specialised Gambit - specialized.com/gb/en/gambit/p/199902?color=321000-199902
Open face helmet
POC Tectal - amzn.to/3k7yiAf
Medium sized backpack
USWE Patriot 15 - amzn.to/3kb3yOz
Large backpack
Kriega Trail 18 - amzn.to/37xM75Q
Riding glasses
Oakely Jawbreakers - amzn.to/37wYOOg
One piece suit
Dirtlej Dirtsuit - amzn.to/3bnmPsj
Shoes
5Ten Trailcross - amzn.to/2NsmHzw
Bike computer
Garmin Edge 530 -amzn.to/3aCCV24
Bike Computer Mount - 76projects.com/shop/enduromount
