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Dusty Betty
Приєднався 5 сер 2017
My name is Tess and I'm a mountain bike coach and bike reviewer. I love being a part of the mountain biking community and I especially love helping other women find their place in it. Whether you're one of the gals, one of the guys, brand new to riding or an experiences shredder I hope you'll enjoy following my journey and reviews. Welcome to the Dusty betty community!
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Liv Lurra 1 Haidtial Review - Women's Mountain Bike
The Liv Lurra is a fun and affordable bike with industry-standard parts, making this bike very upgradable. That means if you can't afford to pay an arm and a leg for your next bike, the Lurra 1 will allow you to have fun right away, and give you the option to upgrade the wheels, fork, or other parts later on, if you wish to. Watch the whole video to learn more about the type of rider this bike is best for!
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My new Wheels Bird and Onyx
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Carbon Ibis wheels with Berd spokes and Onyx Vesper Hubs... but will I even feel the difference on a full suspension bike? Watch and see! See how Steve from Hard Tail Party Built these: ua-cam.com/video/geB-clLW9Ag/v-deo.html Berd Spokes: bit.ly/3U4heOT Onyx Hubs: bit.ly/4aK1PJ1 Support me by supporting my partner Julbo (eyewear and helmets.) You'll save 30% when you use my link: julbo.us/disco...
This Just In: Rocky Mountain Instinct - First Look - Carbon70 - So much to talk about here!
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This is the Instinct C70 and at the time of this video it retails for $6499 USD. This is Rocky Mountains 140/150mm travel trail bike and she looks like a real ripper! Learn more about this bike here: bikes.com/products/instinct-c70-24 Support me by supporting my partner Julbo (eyewear and helmets.) You'll save 30% when you use my link: bit.ly/3J51lBA Thank you Partons for making all of this pos...
Review: Liv Intrigue LT Advanced Pro - Women's Specific Mountain Bike
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I hope you enjoy this review of the Liv LT Advanced Pro. It's a 150/160mm travel women's specific trail trail bike. To learn more, check out the link below. What bike should I review next? Let me know in the comments! bit.ly/402Jjrx Thank you Patrons for making all of this possible! Appreciate my reviews? Consider becoming a patron to help me continue offering these reviews. www.patreon.com/dus...
Close Up Look - Liv Intrigue LT Advanced Pro
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I'm so excited to look at the Liv Intrigue LT Advanced Pro with you all! This bike looks impressively burly, and this spec is dripping with the latest tech. If you have questions about this bike, let me know in the comments. Here's a link to this pretty little thing: bit.ly/402Jjrx Full Review coming soon! Thank you so much for watching my reviews. I love you folks! Thank you Patrons for making...
2023 Juliana Furtado Review - Women's Mountain Biking
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This is a long term review of the Juliana Furtado / Santa Cruz 5010. Biggest changes: -It's longer -Mullet wheel pairing (29" in front and 27.5" in back.) -Additional travel in the fork making this a 130/140mm travel bike. She's still playful but as you can imagine, these major changes have grown her up a bit. She's got a more serious edge on the downhills but she still knows how to have fun. A...
How to Climb Ledges - Rear Wheel Lifts - Women's Mountain Biking
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In this video, I'll be going over 2 ways you can lift your rear wheel onto a feature. Today's post is sponsored by CompetitiveCyclist.com and they're offering you 15% off your first order (exclusions apply.) Please use my link bit.ly/3eQ4t2D or some of my other product links below. Thank you! I want to hear from you in the comments! Are wheel lifts something you want to learn? Already mastered ...
My Longest ride in 2 years - 50 miles on the Arizona Trail
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It's been a long time since tackled some long rides and I'm ready to get back at it...but am I ready for 50 miles? This video is sponsored by CompetitiveCyclist.com . Visit them here bit.ly/3eQ4t2D and use code DUSTYBETTY15 for 15% off your first order (exclusions apply.) Here are some of my recent favorites from CompetitiveCyclist.com: Wahoo Roam Bike Computer: bit.ly/3XENszY Muc Off Duo Clean...
3 Tips For Riding Faster - From a Mountain Bike Coach
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Today's video is sponsored by CompetitiveCyclist.com. They're offering dusty betty viewers, like you, 15% off your first order with code DUSTYBETTY15 (exclusions apply.) Ok, so speed isn't everything, but since focusing on these three skills, I have become a noticeably faster rider. In this video, I'll be sharing those three magic skills with you. CompetitiveCyclist.com : bit.ly/3eQ4t2D Kuat Sh...
Women's Liner Shorts Guide - Chamois - Women's Mountain Biking
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In this video I'm comparing Women's MTB short liners / chamois from 5 popular brands. Shopping chamois online can be overwhelming but this guide will help you in your search for YOUR best chamois. This video is sponsored by CompetitiveCyclist.Com . They're offering you 15% off your first order using code DUSTYBETTY15 (exclusions apply.) Short Liners from This video: Zoic Essential Liner: bit.ly...
The Brand New 2023 Juliana Furtado - First Look - Premiere - Women's Mountain Biking
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What's new with the 2023 Juliana Furtado? Only everything! Meet the latest version in this quick overview (stay tuned for the full long term review.) The Juliana Furtado is the sister bike to the Santa Cruz 5010 and these twins are rocking completely new geometry, including a mullet wheel set up. 2023 Juliana Furtado: bit.ly/3CZ86TL Thank you Partons for making all of this possible! Join my tea...
Going Mullet - Ibis Ripmo - Women's Mountain Biking
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In this video I'm trying out my Ibis Ripmo as a "mullet" (29" wheel in Front, 27.5 wheel in back.) This Video is sponsored by CompetitiveCyclist.com bit.ly/3eQ4t2D Use code DUSTYBETT15 for 15% off your first order (exclusions apply.) Check out some of my Competitive Cyclist favorites bellow. My Current Competitive Cyclist Favorites... Wahoo Kickr Core Smart Trainer: bit.ly/3EmpVJE Zoic Neveah S...
Let's Ride Utah - Uinta National Forest - Women's Mountain Biking
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I've GOT to share the trails we rode! Check out links bellow. Mapple Hollow DH Upper: www.trailforks.com/trails/maple-hollow-dh-upper/ Mapple Hollow DH Middle: www.trailforks.com/trails/maple-hollow-dh-middle/ Rush (didn't film but had to share!) www.trailforks.com/trails/rush-flow-182207/ www.trailforks.com/trails/exit-stage-left-rush/ American Fork Route: www.trailforks.com/trails/ridge-trail...
Is it Everything I'd Hoped? - Gravel Bike - Women's Mountain Biking
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In this video I'm riding a gravel bike for the first time. If you're interested in checking out gravel bikes, head over to the sponsor of today's video, CompetitiveCyclist.com . Use code DUSTYBETTY15 for 15% off your first order (exclusions apply.) bit.ly/3eQ4t2D Things to check out on Competitive Cyclist... Gravel Bikes: bit.ly/3BpAoWQ Industry Nine Hydra Hub: bit.ly/3oymMRh Lazer Jackal: bit....
Hardtail Party on Follow Cam - Women's Mountain Biking
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In this video, I'm heading out to ride with my husband, Steve from the channel Hardtail Party. I'm shredding on my new Ibis Ripmo V2. Learn more about my Shredly Cascade Riding pants here: bit.ly/3Gwazop Ibis Ripmo: bit.ly/36OUxZj Thank you Partons for making all of this possible! Join my team of Patrons here www.patreon.com/dustybetty Support the Companies that support Dusty Betty! Ibis Cycles...
Review: Ibis Ripmo - Between Sizes - Women's Review
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Review: Ibis Ripmo - Between Sizes - Women's Review
Review: Juliana Furtado - Women's Mountain Biking - Dusty Betty
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Review: Juliana Furtado - Women's Mountain Biking - Dusty Betty
Sizing Up on my New Ibis Ripmo V2 - Women's Mountain Biking
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Sizing Up on my New Ibis Ripmo V2 - Women's Mountain Biking
Binary Maniak Test Ride- - Hardtail Prototype
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Binary Maniak Test Ride- - Hardtail Prototype
Review: Trek Roscoe 9 - Women's Bike Review
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Review: Trek Roscoe 9 - Women's Bike Review
Feeling Good and Making Plans - 2022 Goals
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Feeling Good and Making Plans - 2022 Goals
Overlooked Mountain Biking Tips for Absolute Beginners - Women's Mountain Biking
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Overlooked Mountain Biking Tips for Absolute Beginners - Women's Mountain Biking
How to Gain New Skills on The Same Old Trails - Women's Mountain Biking
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How to Gain New Skills on The Same Old Trails - Women's Mountain Biking
Intimidated By Smart Trainers? Don't Be - Women's Mountain Biking
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Intimidated By Smart Trainers? Don't Be - Women's Mountain Biking
The Wait for Bike Demos is Over - Outerbike Moab - Specialized Stumpjumper Review
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The Wait for Bike Demos is Over - Outerbike Moab - Specialized Stumpjumper Review
How to Put a Mountain Bike on a Trainer - Wahoo Kickr Core Set Up
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How to Put a Mountain Bike on a Trainer - Wahoo Kickr Core Set Up
All About Dropper Posts - Women's Mountain Biking - Featuring PNW Loam
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All About Dropper Posts - Women's Mountain Biking - Featuring PNW Loam
6 Tips - How to be a Confident and Positive Woman in Your Mountain Biking Community
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6 Tips - How to be a Confident and Positive Woman in Your Mountain Biking Community
Here's What Happened When I Took the 30 Day Wheelie Challenge - RLC
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Here's What Happened When I Took the 30 Day Wheelie Challenge - RLC
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23:35 sounds like you met a good salesperson and you didnt do your research and/or you're not very handy in the shop.
Just call it unboxing when you havent used it
"compress your fork..." The bikes i ride most often have rigid forks.
Nice review. I have a Liv Tempt 0. I am just wondering for the short front...what would a longer stem do?
You can take off a plastic detail which holds webbing, and win 2 inches, and fitting a bag will become easier
How tall are you?
How tall are you and what size frame is that? thanks
For a person 5’4, what size tires do you recommend?
My 11 y/old son is 4'11 and bought him a 29er hardtail, he raced xc a month ago and struggled with the 24in tire bike, he easily beat his best race time today during 7 or so laps we did at the same place(just training) there was a technical section which he struggled on during his race (had to come off the bike 2 or 3 times) today he never had an issue at that section. I got a Liv Lurra Size L 177cm male. He got Marlin Team 1 size S( a bit big for him for now but no issues), mine is a better featured bike with a 150mm dropper but found it lumpy on the xc kids course. It is however nice on our green/blue trail. The head angle definitely more slacker than his Marlin 66 vs 67deg so Liv Lurra definitely around 65deg head angle, I found it very very easy to get used to coming from an old geo hardtail, I however have found the huge space between the downtube and front axle causes the front wheel to be all the way forward on the Thule top ride roof bike carrier, drove with it for 2 hours mounted on the roof and was ok.
Ok now do a video on how to find a boyfriend who wants to help me learn to mountain bike 😂 I'm getting ready to learn on my own and wishing I had a little help lol
Hi there. Thanks for this review! I'm looking for a hardtail for my beginner daughter who is 4'11" and will likely only get to under 5'4" so I don't think I want a 26" but she's petite and light at 82 lbs currently. If the head tube angle was adjusted do you think the xs 27.5 would be suitable for a beginner her size? TIA!! Melody
Check out Marlin team1 or team 2 which are xc bikes but can do trails ok.
Just stumbled on your channel - Subscribed 🌻 Would love to see some UA-cam Shorts though... Thats usually what I end up watching :-p Cheers again for the inspiration & for sharing what you do 🌈
Single Speed Since 2004… on a 26 er from Vicous Cycles!!! love that bike
Thanks so much for the great review! I'm just getting into mountain biking and I couldn't justify the price tag of the Roscoe 9 but it inspired me to buy the Roscoe 7, just picked it up today!
What the pros of this vs the shotgun pro? I'm deciding. Thank you so much!!!
Ist that clacking sound coming from the gopro or is it the bike?
Apologies, it's my jacket zipper-pull tapping on the mic.
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Love your channel! So helpful...and always fun! Mark, from Lovely Ouray, Colorado
Thanks, Mark! I hope you're having a beautiful summer up in Ouray.🤜🤛
Im not Betty, but I will subscribe :)
I appreciate my non-lady viewers too!
Well done, thank you.
"will it fit a burrito?" girl is asking the right questions 😂 Was able to demo one of these bikes recently on a decent trail but it was on the East coast and super rainy. Totally agree with you. You feel super stable after a drop even in damp conditions. I didn't slip on any wet roots or wet rocks and as a beginner on a moderate trail, that says a lot. This bike made a beginner feel safe comfortable and confident on a moderate mountain bike trail in less than ideal conditions.
That's awesome! Thanks for sharing your personal experience too. That makes this a helpful resource here in the comments. Cheers!
Great Review! Super knowledgeable rider, and very informative video. Appreciate your unique rider profile and perspective. I love different riders giving reviews!
Thank you so much! That's really fun being able to create reviews.
Was there any psi adjustments?
A little bit, but only two or three PSI because there's so many square edge Rock hits. I didn't want to ding a rim. It's a tricky balance.
I know this is an older video but awesome. Just popped up in our feed. 😄
Oh, thanks! She's getting so big now. I think her Mac ride days may be coming to an end pretty soon!
@@dustybettymtb Even better. She'll be able to just ride along with you. Thats the best. LOL So much fun. Our daughter turned 9 this year and is really gaining confidence riding and its an absolute blast.
Thankyou for this video. I had never even considered things such as brake levers being designed around larger hands/longer fingers. I’ve secretly purchased a Liv Tempt 27.5 for my wife, size small for her 5’6” height and I couldn’t believe how difficult it was to find a bike that would fit her fairly average size. I’ll show her this video after I’ve gifted her the bike.
I just surprised my wife with a new ibis ripmo af size small. She's 5'4" with a 30" inseam and complaining about fitment. Just stumbled on your review. Do you think she'd benefit from the medium?
She's right on the edge between a medium and small. I think if she likes writing really steep stuff she might benefit from a medium, but for a lot of trail riding, a small might be great. I might even size down on this depending on where I was riding.
❤😢no tu oranžové už nedělají 😢
Put the wheel set on the bike you will ride the most and then maybe swap them here and there for specialty rides (BCT, Bikepacking with Steve, etc).
Wisdom ✊
I just got a set of berd spokes with onyx hubs on we are one rims. I think they would be a bigger improvement to the hard tail. Give it a shot
For tires, Tioga Edge 22 on the front with Schwalbe Nobby Nic rear
May I ask size S are you satisfied with it or did you prefer size M? because my height is same but I can’t make decide the size my altitude I ride M but yea is a huge bike and if I compare the geometry chameleon seems small compared to the altitude or scout 290 in size M Thank you in advance
All I see is videos by You People. UA-cam channels that are commercials forproducts. Ttesters. Reviewers. Not Actual Owners. Yip. Makes a big difference. And being that there exists only two verified owners of the Instinct Powerplay, compared to the on-loan/rental videos, gotta say, just how many are spending $Thousands$ to purchase a bicycle with a electric motor?
Love the vespers. Had them pre-ordered 1 year before release. I h8 noisey bikes… I wanna hear the nature. As for tyres, I recommend the Italian brand Vittoria with Martello on the front and Agarro on the back. I use this combo, as it’s fast rolling / semi light / good grip in wet/dry. Bonus: Not many ride them so they (in my country in EU) are cheaper then the “big dogs”.
Off topic - but I notice you running the Absolute Black brake pads - curious how you like them?
I feel really good. If you like a strong initial bite, these will be right up your alley!
I also have Ibis S35 hoops with Berd spokes with the Onyx Vesper on my Ripmo, and I have a Berd TR30 wheel set on my Rocker. As I'm sure you already know, it was a much more noticeable upgrade on the hardtail. The Ripmo can make due with whatever. It's got a lot of tire volume, and a lot of suspension under it, but it did benefit bigtime from the increase in hub engagement. The stock Ibis logo hub was pretty sloppy. The soft engagement is fantastic. I'd ditch that rear Assegai, and run an Aggressor back there. The Assegai is just to slow rolling for a rear tire when you're earning your elevation.
Depending on how much you ride the hardtail, I would put the berd spokes/wheelset on that bike. I run plus tires on my hardtail with lower psi and it really helps on small and big hits. I imagine it would do the same as the berd spokes on your bike. For tires I run big knobs on the front (DHR2) and faster rolling (Rekon, Bontrager XR, Specialized, or whatever is on sale😂) I just got back from Sedona. The trails are incredibly fun. I can’t wait to come back next Spring.
Thanks for the video! I really want to try those spokes on my gravel bike....
Spesh Purgatory t5 or t7 rear and butcher or slaughter t9 2.6 front? Or 2.6 Ground Control on the hardtail with the wheelset.
It sounds like you need a second wheelset!
The DHF in a max terra up front is nice and quick with an aggressor out back only issue is they have exo and dd no exo+. If you wanted super fast rolling forkaster upfront and a rekon exo+ out back is a super fun big bike combo for the desert. I just got a pair of the onyx classics on some dt swiss 511s and it’s such a cool wheelset love that soft engagement I totally get what you mean about not throwing your weight off balance.
I haven't run a forecaster in a bit. I bet that goes great with a recon 👌
Thanks for the video about the spokes. My wife and I were just talking about going back to Sedona soon and your video makes me miss riding there even more. Some may laugh because it's an easy trail but Big Rock Loop is my absolute favorite for a warmup.
That is such a great loop! I love adding the newish little rock/rabbit ears loop to it. It's been a few months since I rode it. I should ride over there soon too!
Those are beautiful hubs. Enjoyed this video. Was neat to hear you talk about the impact these had on your ride and how you could feel the difference going over rocks. Q: do you run inserts? Q: what psi do you run? Parker is same weight as you and runs 19 psi with her bikes. One has inserts one doesn’t. She gets bounced a bit on her XC hardtail which has inserts. Hello to Hardtail and LD
I don't run inserts. It's just extra weight I like to avoid. I run 21psi in my rear tire and 18 or 19 in the front tire. I don't any problems with pinch flats at that pressure. Occasionally I'll increase my psi by 2 or so if I'm worried about sharp rock.
Love my onyx vespers with berd spokes laced to noble 36's. They 100% spin up faster. My only complaint is then you really notice the other noises your bike makes.
Ha ha, so true! My BB had a creek and it was like a blaring noise without the buzz of a hub to drown it out. 😂
I now can really tell how dirty/loud my chain is when I stop peddling. The noise just stops when I glide. I never noticed as much when I had a loud hub.
Great video and riding. That Onxy hub looks really good. Steve did a great job building up those wheels. I know about the lightweight thing. I only weigh 135 lbs. Hope Steve is getting better, Pedal safe you guys
Yeah, weight really does matter when you're at the lighter end of the spectrum. Thanks! On a good month, Steve is able to ride a couple times which is so nice for him and me. Progress is slow but we are seeing positive chances.
I ride the Atomic berd ultimate FM 30 on my bike. Took Steve’s idea and run Ground Controls front and rear. Wow- tons of grip and rolls fast! Love to see more videos of you and him riding together!!! Best of luck to both of you!!!
Thanks! We have talked about doing his and hers reviews where we both wear our mics and talk about the bikes as we ride. Wouldn't that be fun?! Those ground controls are great!
@@dustybettymtb Both of your inputs at the same time? That would definitely by awesome! Just a matter of time and Steve will be his old self again!! You both have awesome channels! Hope one day to maybe ride in Sedona! Seems like a beautiful place to live!
The lack of noise is my favorite part of the Onyx hubs. I had I9's and the sound gets annoying. Engagement was practically the same. The downside to the Onyx is when you catch up to slower riders they don't hear you coming a 1/2 mile away.
Can I ask, were you running hydra or 1/1s?
I am running Bontrager hubs and they are too loud for my liking, and they aren't nearly as loud as I9 hubs lol. I have been looking to pick up a pair of Onyx hubs to have laced onto my hoops, just have to find a local builder for them which seems to be a needle in a haystack right now.
My local bike shop put a grease in my Hydra hubs and they are not noisy. I would love to feel the difference with the soft engagement of the Onyx hubs.
Thank for a great and informative video. How does the soft engagement of the Onyx hud compare to the Hydra hub?
So true! I love the engagement and peaceful silence but I have to announce myself a lot... it's worth it though!🤘
I’m also a smaller rider, ride an Ibis Mojo. Wonder if those wheels would be good for my bike too.
Definitely upgrading to onyx vespers is amazing in techy terrain! I think I'm going to try these wheels on a hardtial next because I think the ride quality of the berdspokes will be even more pronounced than on FS.
This review is what helped me decide to get my 2019 Chameleon!
Use the R.A.D. method of measuring yourself for bike size. It's a way more tailored method then manufacturer recommendations. When it doubt pick smaller. If needed add longer stem, higher riser bar. I'm 6' on a medium. I find the reach often too long on a large where my height is mostly in my legs.
I think the rad method has its place, but it also depends on which MTB discipline you are looking at. For example, I would ride a shorter XC bike than an enduro bike. That's because I'm looking to take advantage of different geo strengths and ride different kinds of trails.
@@dustybettymtb I think the RAD measurement is best suited to riding styles that involve more standing. You do need a shorter/longer reach to make up steeper/slacker head tubes. But RAD is more about the build then the frame alone.
I’m a little jealous!!! Love the trip and thank you for showing others what life is all about!!!
Awe, thanks! So many fun memories of this trip!
I just bought a 2023 Rocky Instinct C30 for less than $3K delivered to my door. Didn't really need a bike, but could not pass. Crazy you like the cutting edge bikes and Steve keeps it as simple as he can w bikes. I know he rides and owns FS bikes too... he can't resist.
Ha ha, yeah. I get Steve's craving for elegance and simplicity. New is fun too though, right?!