Matt Hunter Rides the Turbo Levo FSR

We'll be the first to admit that when we brought up the idea of filming a spot for the Turbo Levo FSR to Matt Hunter, he was a little shaky on pedal-assist mountain bikes. Pedal-assist? Matt Hunter doesn't need an "assist," right? Sort of. Because as Matt put it to us, "It delivered a lot of the same feelings that a 'normal' bike ride would, except that it's really easy to pedal up steep hills." And with a 530W pedal-assist output and all our trail & geometry hallmarks, we agree with him. So think of the Turbo Levo this way—It's the power to ride more trails.

Destination Trail - Peru

Welcome to Destination Trail, a series that follows riders as they travel the globe, hunting for its greatest trails. Some of what they find might be renowned, some undiscovered, but that's the point. When expectations and attitudes are stripped away, only the essence of mountain biking remains. This is where adventure thrives, and it's here that memories are made.

In this episode, we follow Matt Hunter as he and his all-new Stumpjumper FSR head to rediscover the remote trails of Lima, Peru. First visiting nearly a decade ago, Matt was shown around by Eduardo "Wayo" Stein, and ever since that initial visit, he's been anticipating his return. This time around, he's passing on his knowledge of the trails to Matt Miles as they visit the historic region surrounding the Puerto Inca Trail. From open-air Incan relics to Mars-scape deserts to lush, rolling greenery, the Puerto Inca covers it all. See why Matt Hunter considers this to be one of his favorite trails on earth.

Featuring:
Matt Hunter
Matt Miles
Eduardo "Wayo" Stein

Music:
“Dasiy,” by Fang Island
“Here I am,” by Dead Flowers
“Sun Catcher,” by Breakfast in Fur
“Somehow (Instr),” by Thomas Fiss

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Trail Hunter - Sun Valley

Matt Hunter and his friends plan a trip every year to reconnect and ride. This year, the group elected to meet in the Sawtooth Range outside of Sun Valley, Idaho. Few places embody the heart of the American West like the Sawtooth. Rugged, wild, and ever changing, it's the perfect place to crack a beer, earn your rides, and laugh with great friends when it's over.

Featuring:
Matt Hunter

Music:
“Victory,” by Trampled By Turtles

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Production:
Directed by: Matt Hunter & Matt Miles
Filmed/edited: Matt Miles

Matt Hunter Needed a Serious Bike to Ride Afghanistan, Here's What He Chose | Gear Geek

Matt Hunter just finished a grueling, 12-day expedition mountain biking over some of the roughest roads in Afghanistan. Every day he spent 10 to 12 hours taking his ride over any and all types of terrain, from mountains and deserts to high-altitude snow fields. Naturally, he needed a bike that was as strong and reliable as it was high-performance. What he assembled was a very tricked out piece of machinery. If you've got a big expedition coming up you might want to take notes. You've got 12 Days to Ride the Length of Afghanistan, Pick Your Bike | Gear Geek.....

Loose In Chile

Matt Hunter, some camping gear, a map, some buddies and his Specialized Enduro explore the trails of Chile.

Produced by Solos Productions - http://solosproductions.com/
Filmed on location in Chile