Adrian Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 (edited) Definition of Trials:Bike trials is a form of mountain biking ........ The rider negotiates man-made and natural obstacles without their feet touching the ground. At the most basic level, trials riding can be summed up as bicycle handling skills. It evolved from motorcycle trial riding (jumping up, over obstacles, man-made or natural) into an off-season bicycle pastime. It now has a strong — though small — following, and can be seen worldwide. Skills taken from trials riding can be used practically on any bicycle for balance, for example controlled braking and track standing, or balancing on the bike without putting a foot down. Trial bike characteristics include, but are not limited to: powerful brakes, wide handlebars, light parts, low gearing, a thick rear tire that provides grip, a heavy emphasis on frame geometry, and no seat (depending on the make)Danny Macaskill rides Street Trials. I'm proud to say danny is a trials rider (even though i ride bmx as well).It must be said this is far more impressive than TGS....IMO.only if you dont bmx or suck at it, i could go to the nearest city and see just your normal bmxers (not pros) pull same stuff or bigger... then i could also do the same and see trials riders do the same trials parts but bigger...lolits kinda of like being ok at both sides but on one bike lol get a trials bike and a bmx and be pro at both ? that'd be cool lol Edited October 2, 2008 by adrian@eastcoasttrials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Jones Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 Pleasing. I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samtrials Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 I have watched this video like 8 times now....... I am still in aww as to how good he is So much style. Love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr kenny Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 nice vid chas-danny has already told me what he's eyeing up......Chas have you changed your number?send me a text.....xxxxtravis...love him love his fist i laughed so f**king loud! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damon W Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 dont get how people ae sayin itds not trials,it is, its jus street inspired, bmxers n such, wudnt b front backing rails and such like... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trial-biker-ryan Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 Insane, Nuff said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walker Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 Blown my mind! Awesome vid, insane lines, the 180 bunny hop to backwards wheelie up that flight of stairs, oh my god Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 only if you dont bmx or suck at it, i could go to the nearest city and see just your normal bmxers (not pros) pull same stuff or bigger... then i could also do the same and see trials riders do the same trials parts but bigger...lolits kinda of like being ok at both sides but on one bike lol get a trials bike and a bmx and be pro at both ? that'd be cool lolyou're talking out of your arse ... Im pretty sure "normal bmxers" cannot do half the stuff danny does - and you just wont see a bmxer do a footjam whip to drop or indeed a kicked whip - just isnt what they do. In fact pretty much the only thing a normal bmxer would be doing are the 360 hops (although i dont know many riders who can do stair sets) and bunnyhops - and I would guess that danny wins on the plain hops again... In fact I think that most of the moves people think are "bmx" are very uniquely trials/street trials. ffs have you ever seen a bmxer do a 180 hop to 180 blunt down a stair set ? And another thing - show me your average rider (or infact just give me a list) that can do a full blooded bunnyhop front to back on a rail... This is street/street trials - and it IS on a different level to pretty much everyone else (especially on here). I think only leech could be a rival - and it would be a crap comparison as their styles and lines are totally different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brainchild Posted October 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 nice vid chas-danny has already told me what he's eyeing up......yeh..im filming that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 you're talking out of your arse ...To be fair though, Rowan, anyone who's incapable of using a single capital (*cough*) letter and finishes every sentence with 'lol' isn't going to be the best judge of anything. I agree completely though- the majority of local BMXers everywhere I've been are as much into the scene and looking the part as they are sitting round looking the part. Oops, I mean riding. I'm going to start using my 'ignore user' button a hell of a lot more I think... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that NBR dude Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 I just sent the video to a "Pro" BMXer, whos response was"He just 180'd up a stair set to backwards manual, then 360'd up a stair set... what the hell. That tailwhip....!!!"Doesnt sounds like this "Pro" BMXer can do any of that. Hmmm interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 anyone who's incapable of using a single capitol letterEeeesh, embarrassing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 Eeeesh, embarrassing I was clearly talking about a letter which related to the Latin Capitolium, temple of Jupiter at Rome on the Capitoline hill. Sheesh.I looked at that twice when typing actually but went with it because the spell checker was happy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophe' Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 you're talking out of your arse ... Im pretty sure "normal bmxers" cannot do half the stuff danny does - and you just wont see a bmxer do a footjam whip to drop or indeed a kicked whip - just isnt what they do. In fact pretty much the only thing a normal bmxer would be doing are the 360 hops (although i dont know many riders who can do stair sets) and bunnyhops - and I would guess that danny wins on the plain hops again... In fact I think that most of the moves people think are "bmx" are very uniquely trials/street trials. ffs have you ever seen a bmxer do a 180 hop to 180 blunt down a stair set ? And another thing - show me your average rider (or infact just give me a list) that can do a full blooded bunnyhop front to back on a rail... This is street/street trials - and it IS on a different level to pretty much everyone else (especially on here). I think only leech could be a rival - and it would be a crap comparison as their styles and lines are totally different.Speaks much sense.Street trials is totaly different to bmx.(Not to say that bmx bike riders shouldnt get some ideas from seeing the vid)Anyone who posts saying " your average bmx'er can do that" must feel threatened?Insecurity maybe?Just ride a bike.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that NBR dude Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 I was clearly talking about a letter which related to the Latin Capitolium, temple of Jupiter at Rome on the Capitoline hill. Sheesh.I looked at that twice when typing actually but went with it because the spell checker was happy...Smoooooooooooooooooooooth. I dont think anyone noticed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 To the whole "get a bmx" crowd: do you guys seriously think that your in a position to advise him on what to ride? If he rides an Inspired or whatever that is, it's because it suits him best. Such comments really work on my nerves, no appreciation whatsoever, just trying to be a smartass and ending up looking like a total knob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H.e.n. bikes Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 Such ease throughout. As the dance. This is the art of true art! Fast, stylish, ampletudny, creative! If I had to pay to see the new video, I would have sold the last pair of jeans, but looked to! This is cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
higgzGU! Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 That was amazing loved every bit of it Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brainchild Posted October 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 For all of this talk of Bmx ..for any of you guys who bought 'Extended Family' Dvd you may remember Danny riding a bmx a fair bit in some of his sections... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Harrison Posted October 4, 2008 Report Share Posted October 4, 2008 The most unreal trials vid I think I've ever seen. Totally outstanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narrowbars Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 Really makes me want to get another trials bike again, great riding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Woodley Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 oh my godthat was amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Manning Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 Definition of Trials:Bike trials is a form of mountain biking ........ The rider negotiates man-made and natural obstacles without their feet touching the ground. At the most basic level, trials riding can be summed up as bicycle handling skills. It evolved from motorcycle trial riding (jumping up, over obstacles, man-made or natural) into an off-season bicycle pastime. It now has a strong — though small — following, and can be seen worldwide. Skills taken from trials riding can be used practically on any bicycle for balance, for example controlled braking and track standing, or balancing on the bike without putting a foot down. Trial bike characteristics include, but are not limited to: powerful brakes, wide handlebars, light parts, low gearing, a thick rear tire that provides grip, a heavy emphasis on frame geometry, and no seat (depending on the make)Danny Macaskill rides Street Trials. I'm proud to say danny is a trials rider (even though i ride bmx as well).It must be said this is far more impressive than TGS....IMO.I agree.In my opinion, there's 3 styles of trials. Comp, TGS and street (as in lines that are linked with manuels and the like)If your into the whole TGS style of riding then your probably not going to enjoy Danny's video, which is fair, as its not to your taste. Same as Danny, he ride's street because he enjoys it, I imagine he has very little interest in TGS or comp style, as that probably doesn't give him any inspiration.Eveyone's different, but were all riding the same sport so there's know need for harsh or negative comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 In my opinion, there's 3 styles of trials. Comp, TGS and street.But why limit yourself to one style at all? Not talking about Danny or anyone else in particular but I ride comps on my Monty and can happily keep up with the TGS crowd for the most part and also enjoy riding more streety stuff on my Inspired... Makes you a far better overall, more 'rounded' rider in my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that NBR dude Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 Then theres people like Dan Jones that do all 3. As Dave says, why be tied to just one style. I wouldn't call myself TGS (mainly because I cant tap, gap or sidehop) but then I dont do manuals and stuff, and Ive only just done one comp. What kind of trials do I do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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