To be honest, I thought they ended the series of films in the worst way possible. It's almost as if they had no heart put into making it. NWD 10 has everything you would come to expect from DH Productions. Same High budget filming, Same riders, and same top 40 sound track. NWD 10 left originality at home before they left to produce the final installment of the NWD films. Don't get me wrong, the riding is top notch. However, if you've seen the last few films than you have already seen Dust and Bones.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Monday, November 2, 2009
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Cookie cutting.
Ok, this is one of my pet peeves in the sport.
It's one thing to throw a barspin or two, 360 a few times in a video, but for fuck's sake not EVERY trick. I may be wrong in this so don't quote me, but I just find videos like that to be well.....not so good. Yes, I see that there is talent and all, but there's no originality. I'm glad that you guys can do manual to 180, 450 and call it a 540, barspin in every direction, and bunnyhop tailwhip until your heart is content. Only problem here is that so can everyone else.
When I watch web videos, I can usually tell where it's going in the first 10 to 15 seconds or so.
When I ride, I don't ride to impress anyone. I absolutely hate tailwhips. I just think it's an ugly trick. I won't do them anymore. I also retired flips and a few other things. It seems to me these days that kids are doing flips, whips, and other big box tricks and yet still can't bunnyhop up on to a bench. Street riding has taken this unusual turn (for the worst I think). You see, the internet has given EVERY kid in the world their own media outlet. So, since 95% of the riding population only rides small curbs, stair sets and such, but can throw any of the above mentioned tricks on them that this has become the "standard" in street riding. Almost like street riding has been shot dead! Seriously, I think I enjoyed it more when the only way we knew what was going on was what we saw in the magazines.
I'm sorry kids, but I would much rather watch some riders shred some walls, gaps, etc. than a bunch of guys riding a curb all day.
It's one thing to throw a barspin or two, 360 a few times in a video, but for fuck's sake not EVERY trick. I may be wrong in this so don't quote me, but I just find videos like that to be well.....not so good. Yes, I see that there is talent and all, but there's no originality. I'm glad that you guys can do manual to 180, 450 and call it a 540, barspin in every direction, and bunnyhop tailwhip until your heart is content. Only problem here is that so can everyone else.
When I watch web videos, I can usually tell where it's going in the first 10 to 15 seconds or so.
When I ride, I don't ride to impress anyone. I absolutely hate tailwhips. I just think it's an ugly trick. I won't do them anymore. I also retired flips and a few other things. It seems to me these days that kids are doing flips, whips, and other big box tricks and yet still can't bunnyhop up on to a bench. Street riding has taken this unusual turn (for the worst I think). You see, the internet has given EVERY kid in the world their own media outlet. So, since 95% of the riding population only rides small curbs, stair sets and such, but can throw any of the above mentioned tricks on them that this has become the "standard" in street riding. Almost like street riding has been shot dead! Seriously, I think I enjoyed it more when the only way we knew what was going on was what we saw in the magazines.
I'm sorry kids, but I would much rather watch some riders shred some walls, gaps, etc. than a bunch of guys riding a curb all day.
Yowelli edit.
Could quite possibly be the worst song ever? The edit is ok, but Anson baby........Get some new bars!
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Tech-9
Black Market unveiled it's new rigid fork. Although I'm not sure how it will perform based on it's geometry.
When you have frames that are built around suspension forks, it's usually an 80mm travel fork or taller. Most companies like DMR, Identiti, NS, etc. have rigid forks currently on the market. I run the DMR Trailblade 2. It runs 440mm axle to crown. Identiti Rebate forks are 430mm axle to crown. All of these forks still make your bike feel low and long when running them. To alleviate this, most riders will leave the steerer tubes longer, add more spacers and run 3" rise bars. This helps the bike pull up like it did with the suspension fork.
Another fix is to use Identiti's xl fork which is 465mm. This fork (on a 24" bike) feels exactly the same as if you had a suspension fork on. Although it looks goofy as hell. NS Bikes also has a similar fork. No matter what, all of the above forks still make a 26" bike that was built around an 80mm or bigger suspension fork feel too low and long. This makes it very difficult to pull up for those much needed bunnyhops.
Tech9 rigid forks are available in either 415mm axle to crown or 395mm axle to crown. The 395mm forks will fit snugly around a 24" wheel. Note that it does not make up the much needed length that a 24" MTB is designed for. This will result in the geometry change mentioned above. The same applies to the 415mm fork with 26" wheels.
Black Market is a respectable company with an awesome product line! I'm sure these forks are lightweight, and bombproof. Just be sure you know what you are looking for before you buy any rigid forks! It is important to understand what the frames are designed for before considering any fork on the market. When I got my first pair of rigids for my 26", My bike was a new beast that was much harder to handle.
Have fun kids, and keep the shred alive!
Check out the bad ass new Contraband with the Tech-9 fork below!
When you have frames that are built around suspension forks, it's usually an 80mm travel fork or taller. Most companies like DMR, Identiti, NS, etc. have rigid forks currently on the market. I run the DMR Trailblade 2. It runs 440mm axle to crown. Identiti Rebate forks are 430mm axle to crown. All of these forks still make your bike feel low and long when running them. To alleviate this, most riders will leave the steerer tubes longer, add more spacers and run 3" rise bars. This helps the bike pull up like it did with the suspension fork.
Another fix is to use Identiti's xl fork which is 465mm. This fork (on a 24" bike) feels exactly the same as if you had a suspension fork on. Although it looks goofy as hell. NS Bikes also has a similar fork. No matter what, all of the above forks still make a 26" bike that was built around an 80mm or bigger suspension fork feel too low and long. This makes it very difficult to pull up for those much needed bunnyhops.
Tech9 rigid forks are available in either 415mm axle to crown or 395mm axle to crown. The 395mm forks will fit snugly around a 24" wheel. Note that it does not make up the much needed length that a 24" MTB is designed for. This will result in the geometry change mentioned above. The same applies to the 415mm fork with 26" wheels.
Black Market is a respectable company with an awesome product line! I'm sure these forks are lightweight, and bombproof. Just be sure you know what you are looking for before you buy any rigid forks! It is important to understand what the frames are designed for before considering any fork on the market. When I got my first pair of rigids for my 26", My bike was a new beast that was much harder to handle.
Have fun kids, and keep the shred alive!
Check out the bad ass new Contraband with the Tech-9 fork below!
Friday, October 23, 2009
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Monday, October 12, 2009
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Monday, October 5, 2009
Lagging!
Sorry for the lack of updates. I was at Interbike for a week, then had a week long bout with a cold. It's been hectic. Now I am getting back on my feet, soon back on my bike. Either way, the posts will be flowing again!
Sunday, September 20, 2009
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