ben_travis Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 (edited) I started 2012 with a desire to make a brakeless video again. The last time was short and sweet, however now I am a little more used to riding streety bikes I felt it was about the right time to try and come up with something. So here is my no-frills edit, just me, my inspired, and a camera. Thanks to Dave @ Inspired / Trialtech for the support since I switched to the inspired. Also wanted to put out a thanks to Tarty Bikes. While I am no longer a team rider, their support since I can remember has been greatly appreciated. I would NOT recommend any other shop for your trials needs. EDIT: I also forgot to thank everyone for filming, and putting up with endless frustration of not quite getting things how I wanted... I'd appreciate any comments / thoughts. Video linked here.... Misconceptions Blog Edited March 14, 2012 by ben_travis 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimo Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 Yes, 1st comment Yeah, Ben. Was sick. Definitely looked like an effort to film. But it paid off well, with decent lines and all mixed up. Big and small stuff included. Was about time there was another decent street video released. People should put as much effort into there's as you did this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimpanzyyyy Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 was siiiiiiiiiiiiick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew_welsh_rider Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 Nice work Ben keep it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 Nice one Ben, some ballsy moves going on in there, looks like you're riding well brakeless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aener Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 Supremely awesome. That dropgap crash was dirty! Made me super want to ride - but I've gotta work all day Brilliant video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusevelt Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 Nice mix of ballsy and flow. Tartybikes must be getting 'tight' with the number teams riders for 2012 understandably of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 That was sweet ben! Best video I have seen in a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 Brilliant on all counts, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew62 Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 That was excellent. Really smooth and lots of brave moves. I like how brakeless riding makes the smallest of stuff interesting, but it's something else to ride it on such a large scale. I really liked the tap up to front and the manual line at the sea front! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 As I said, you're definitely not getting too old Awesome video dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 Good video that! Some good shiz went down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 That was really nice, as others have said you mixed it up really well and hit up some properly ballsy lines as well. Impressed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towler Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 Awesome video Mr Travis! haha that guy at the end... BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP, had no sound on but still lol'ed! - sweet edit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Limburn Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 Awesome video Ben, really impressive riding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrialsIsHard Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 that was so good! Ultra jealous of your bunny hop up to manual ability! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Nichols Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 I'll start by saying I wasn't satisfied. I mean sure, the riding was really smooth, it was clear you put a lot of effort into the lines, the edit was really slick, the bike looked sick, there was a good mix of gnarliness and technical razzmatazz and it made me super pumped about this spring/summers riding and filming... But, it was over way too quick. I would have preferred it if the video was at least 5 times as long. What's even worse is that there won't be another brakeless one until next year?! You're such a tease. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted March 13, 2012 Report Share Posted March 13, 2012 somehow I honestly thought you were about to slag that off, which would've saddened me hugely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tryallmaster Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Mate, some of those lines are ballsy.. Loved the manual up to manual, silky smooth. Your best Inspired vid yet in my opinion. You make brakeless look cool dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_travis Posted March 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Cheers for all the comments guys. Didn't expect that kind of reaction from anyone. Really appreciated. Sam - I laughed at your comment. If I am honest man, I will be back on brakeless as soon as possible, just depends on doing shows. On top of that I have a number of things I'd like to do that require me to at least have a back brake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnyMilton Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 You'r such a scene kid now, Ben...! That was fricking awesome Ben, You've nailed your 3's I see! How long have you been riding brakeless again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimo Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 On top of that I have a number of things I'd like to do that require me to at least have a back brake. Like not riding into people carriers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Like not riding into people carriers? Lol. I really enjoyed that Ben. All round great. The kicker roll over bit was my fave, just looked awesome. More please. Edit: just discovered where I had heard the music before. Cobra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 Loved the editing Ben. Even the steps you make in your fall at 0.53ish go to the beat. Thats pro right there. I take my hat off to those manuals, especially the fakie one to SH. Mr Macaskill not only has a talent for riding but for filming too! Very nice shots taken on the acorn with the back lighting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_travis Posted March 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 Edit: just discovered where I had heard the music before. Cobra. Yea - I almost didnt use the song because the cobra advert started using the song. There have been a number of TV programs using it recently as well. Infuriating but nevermind. Nick - riding into people carriers wasnt intended but added to the ambiance... Cheers ross. It has taken far too long, but hopefully the next one will be around quicker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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