ben_travis

Don't worry trials forum, ali hasnt offended danny with his words above. Danny can't hear him from the sound of all the money he is bathing in... Please note that this picture is not an actual representation of Daniel Macaskill. Daniel does not condone smoking or drinking while in the bath. This could lead to disastrous Whitney Houston like consequences. Furthermore the use of £20 notes as a water replacement for bathing is considered dangerous by Daniel, Who only washes in £50's as they are less likely to cause paper cuts.

that moment where your use of 'clean' gets completely snaked... http://www.trialinside.com/abel-mustieles-lance-sa-marque-clean/

Chilled wee video. Comments welcome Vimeo Video -> Original Video

I very much agree with Marks comments. I also want to add, and while it may be down to jealousy more than anything, many of the things in this video are copied from how you know who rides. its become a staple of a 'top' street rider to be able to do a footjam whip drop for example. I more than anyone appreciate a FJW drop, it is an impressive move, no-one can deny that, however when done off everything a rider can find it ruins the style of a rider and puts you in the category of being a one trick pony (if you ask me). Variety is the spice of life and we (as trials riders) seem to find it very difficult to add the variety we could. It is one of the reasons we have factions in trials (the TGS vs. BMX debate), and we get stuck in a rut with the newest fad that comes along (before any one says - I know I am just as bad as any, I used to be a TGS'er, now i have an inspired arcade, stubble and ride round aberdeen pretending to be in the clan) Inspiration should come from all parts of cycling, the same reason guys on DH bikes are doing flips, whips, 360's over canyons, or dirt riders are building quarters in their jumps, or north shore riders are using trialsy skills (slow speed balance etc) to incorporate into their runs. Unfortunately many trials riders have the blinkers on, not realising just how much there is out there to be inspired by (name drop intended). In my opinion the street riders in this video don't incorporate enough trialsy elements, while the opposite can be said of the trialsy riders. Trials can be very impressive to the layman if done right, i.e gapping between rails, hopping up to back wheel on a bollard and taking off up a wall from there, or hooking a massive box etc. If you go on to mix this with streety bmx elements maintaining style and flow then you are onto a winner. Rather than one or the other. Ali's arcade promo video is one of the best examples, a solid mix of influences across a broad spectrum of cycling and maintains many trialsy elements in there. sidehops, hooks, gaps (no taps though IIRC - shame on you ali). There are many moves that are specific to trials and these are moves that not many other bike riders can do, this is a skill we need to preserve in 'trials' videos, but one we need to mix in with other elements of cycling to improve the appearance of trials and also move the sport forward. rant over. Must admit I was impressed with the boys bump hop barspin in the steps though. I re-wound to make sure thats what he had done and not some crazy euro x-up Holy cr*p didnt realise I had written for so long there. Apologies for all the reading. Here is a funny picture to make up for it

only cool people have failed at the bigger st. pauls gap :-D

Thats good he liked it. always a worry it might have had the opposite effect. His optimism / outlook on the situation is nothing short of amazing.

bike looks sweet miles. Although I agree that the curved forks are meant for that frame, if you do want a set of inspireds to spray, I have some in the shed that I'd happily send in return for a mutually agreeable fee ;-)

I am hopeful that Zoot_Alors has a field day with this....

CHECK THOSE BADASS JEANS...

what surface are you going to be mainly riding on? I'd imagine street? if so, is it predominantly wet or dry when you ride? Also do you ride trialsy or streety (bmx'y) If dry and streety style, I'd say your best option is the holy roller. i can't comment on the schwalbe, but the DMR (either digger or motos) and the holy roller are both crap for puncture protection at lower pressures (in my opinion). I reckon you will be best running about 3 - 4 bar (45 - 60psi (ish)) to avoid punctures on the holy roller / a dmr moto. the digger will give you more grip, but then it will also create more rolling resistance. gotta weight it up to what you feel is best. you are also forgetting weight. are you a weenie or are you happy to have slightly heavier tyres? P.s. this was a quick response, apologies for the lack of caps or dece grammer

I hate to admit it but I am a 2.4 Holy roller convert since getting them with my arcade. Obviously i'd prefer that conti bought out their 24" street tyres - der skidmark however the holy rollers will do for now. It depends on your rim choice mind you. if you run thin rims then i'd highly recommend something in a 2.2 to stop tyre roll. if you are going with wider trialsy rims then a 2.4 should be fine

I'd say you're better at sidehops on the big bike

Sorry Ross I'll get round to fort bill ASAP! For now though Vimeo Video -> Original Video

what mark said.

Agree with adam right there. Too much style...

I've never seen that video before. Incredible how big those boys are going. so much power. almost makes one think about getting a TGS bike again.

Genuinely enjoyed that, good choice of song in my opinion. most importantly I now know how to pronounce his surname

amazing video that nike one...

a completely unshameless plug love it p.s. thats an absolute CHOOON

impressed with the nose manual flipp. i really dont have the confidence to go over the front enough for it...ill stick to speed stoppies...

Thanks for putting it together Dave. Its much appreciated. I hope you managed to be able to read my writing (assuming you put it down with the note written on the pc and then stuck down).

HAHAHA. So true. Glad i didn't have to see Abels baw sack swinging about the place.

I've put a date in my diary....

http://www.screwfix.com/c/safety-workwear/bump-caps/cat850412 google 'bump caps...'

The trials world needs more James Porter and more Nick Goddard. Brilliant video Jonny, glad to see it up online, also look forward to you coming back into the trials scene...