Bikes! - Page 114

xoxoxoBruce · 01-06-2020, 11:55 PM

I can't imagine the work it would take to keep that track smooth... after every damn rain.

Griff · 01-07-2020, 06:09 AM

There is a growing disparity in expectations for surfaces. The "park" kids seem to want things highly manicured which is fine in it's place. A lot of us want more of a raw experience. Naturally this leads to conflict cuz humans.

Diaphone Jim · 01-07-2020, 11:51 AM

I had to go to Chrome to get that to open again.
My memory was right in that the ride is littered with a gazillion tarps to keep it dry when it rains.

As for smooth riding, I remember mentioning to a pro waterskiing friend how great a local lake had looked that morning, perfectly flat and calm.
He scoffed: "That's no fun, the bigger waves the better!"
He would regularly break himself in pieces on the ocean.

Griff · 01-09-2020, 06:55 AM

Danny solving the bicycle on a treadmill problem.

glatt · 01-09-2020, 07:04 AM

Danny has some skills.

xoxoxoBruce · 01-09-2020, 10:26 AM

I saw one the other night where he rides onto a tennis court, stops dead parallel to and beside the net, then leaps over the net sideways landing on his wheels and rides away. That's not possible, that's cartoon shit, that can't be done by humans... he's not human.

Griff · 01-09-2020, 10:35 AM

The stunt where he ghost rides the bike up the springboard to the pommel horse and remounts on the flip took like 700 reps. The one he used was around the 500th try and he still didn't like it because of where the pedals ended up. He is a perfectionist.

I saw video of him with his childhood friends from Skye. They considered him unbreakable and always "used" him first when someone had a crazy idea.

Diaphone Jim · 01-09-2020, 11:07 AM

Tried to get that on IE: "Unavailable."
Same on Chrome.

Gravdigr · 01-09-2020, 11:08 AM

Damn.

I mean damn.

Some great moments in that clip.

Gravdigr · 01-09-2020, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diaphone Jim

Tried to get that on IE: "Unavailable."
Same on Chrome.

Heh, looks like ya need a five year old Firefox browser.

Griff · 01-09-2020, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diaphone Jim

Tried to get that on IE: "Unavailable."
Same on Chrome.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAEB...ature=emb_logo

Griff · 01-09-2020, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gravdigr

Damn.

I mean damn.

Some great moments in that clip.

Almost makes joining a gym seem like fun. almost

Diaphone Jim · 01-09-2020, 11:26 AM

Worked on IE, no prob.
That is astounding! Here's more:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lutBV_hWX5w

Besides, he has normal calves.
Where is the tennis net clip?

Griff · 01-15-2020, 01:23 PM

BigV · 01-15-2020, 01:54 PM

I like it!

I especially liked the framing, much better than most. When giving the viewer the perspective of the rider, it's very nice to include at least a little of the horizon. And they appear to be good MTB ambassadors, staying on the trail, walking/carrying sometimes. Realistic. And very pretty scenery.

Thanks!

01-06-2020, 11:55 PM	#1696
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	I can't imagine the work it would take to keep that track smooth... after every damn rain. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

01-07-2020, 06:09 AM	#1697
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	There is a growing disparity in expectations for surfaces. The "park" kids seem to want things highly manicured which is fine in it's place. A lot of us want more of a raw experience. Naturally this leads to conflict cuz humans. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

01-09-2020, 06:55 AM	#1699
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	Danny solving the bicycle on a treadmill problem. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

01-09-2020, 10:26 AM	#1701
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	I saw one the other night where he rides onto a tennis court, stops dead parallel to and beside the net, then leaps over the net sideways landing on his wheels and rides away. That's not possible, that's cartoon shit, that can't be done by humans... he's not human. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

01-09-2020, 10:35 AM	#1702
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	The stunt where he ghost rides the bike up the springboard to the pommel horse and remounts on the flip took like 700 reps. The one he used was around the 500th try and he still didn't like it because of where the pedals ended up. He is a perfectionist. I saw video of him with his childhood friends from Skye. They considered him unbreakable and always "used" him first when someone had a crazy idea. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

01-07-2020, 11:51 AM	#1698
Diaphone Jim Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,122	I had to go to Chrome to get that to open again. My memory was right in that the ride is littered with a gazillion tarps to keep it dry when it rains. As for smooth riding, I remember mentioning to a pro waterskiing friend how great a local lake had looked that morning, perfectly flat and calm. He scoffed: "That's no fun, the bigger waves the better!" He would regularly break himself in pieces on the ocean.

01-09-2020, 07:04 AM	#1700
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Danny has some skills.

01-09-2020, 11:07 AM	#1703
Diaphone Jim Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,122	Tried to get that on IE: "Unavailable." Same on Chrome.

01-09-2020, 11:08 AM	#1704
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Damn. I mean damn. Some great moments in that clip. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

01-09-2020, 11:26 AM	#1708
Diaphone Jim Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,122	Worked on IE, no prob. That is astounding! Here's more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lutBV_hWX5w Besides, he has normal calves. Where is the tennis net clip?

01-15-2020, 01:23 PM	#1709
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	__________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

01-15-2020, 01:54 PM	#1710
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	I like it! I especially liked the framing, much better than most. When giving the viewer the perspective of the rider, it's very nice to include at least a little of the horizon. And they appear to be good MTB ambassadors, staying on the trail, walking/carrying sometimes. Realistic. And very pretty scenery. Thanks! __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

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