jamesb Posted March 26, 2021 Report Share Posted March 26, 2021 Hey Guys, I've been doing the weekly video thing for a while, and I haven't been posting all of them here because that would feel pretty darn weird. I think the single thread thing that Ali and Flipp are doing makes sense. I never started one because I wasn't sure how long this weekly thing would go on, but it seems to be sticking. Also, I've noticed you guys have posted a couple of my vids in another thread, thanks for that! Glad you enjoyed some of them. Here is my first contribution to the thread. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesb Posted March 31, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2021 It's funny, as soon as I start a thread saying "weekly video" I lose all motivation. I still got some clips though and put this together. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aener Posted April 3, 2021 Report Share Posted April 3, 2021 That was lovely. Really enjoy the type of riding you're doing at the moment. I feel like we're often doing the same kind of thing, just with different styles and outcomes: Find a spot/line, and then find a way to make it as needlessly technical or difficult as possible 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesb Posted April 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2021 On 2021-04-03 at 9:51 AM, aener said: Find a spot/line, and then find a way to make it as needlessly technical or difficult as possible Haha! That is the best way to describe it. I took a much more relaxed approach this week but I do want to get back to some uber techiness now that I got my mojo back. I want to try your brakeless wedgie to late front wheel bonk in LAF. It's on the list. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesb Posted April 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2021 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Michie Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 Hey James. Your video's are brilliant, I've been looking forward to them every week, great riding! I can't believe the minus temperatures you ride in. Definitely motivated me through this snowy winter to get out and ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aener Posted April 15, 2021 Report Share Posted April 15, 2021 (edited) Love it. As mentioned in the Youtube comments - you definitely made it hard for yourself, choosing that wall to try it on! The nose-scrub gap was particularly swag, too. Edited April 15, 2021 by aener Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesb Posted April 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2021 This one was shot after watching an old Chris Akrigg video. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesb Posted April 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2021 This was the video that made me get out and ride. I had a great edit all done, but youtube blocked the music, so the above is what ended up happening. Had to use free youtube music. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aener Posted April 22, 2021 Report Share Posted April 22, 2021 (edited) Love that Akkrigg video. Still one of my favourites. Also loved that tap-tail-scrub on the red post, and the roll-up, bars, wodge, roll-down was just... Edit: You were always good on bikes - old times, Arcade etc. - but I feel like you've gone from being "good at bikes" to having really settled in to your own style recently. These recent videos feel much more authentic somehow, which I'm all for. Edited April 22, 2021 by aener 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johntrial Posted April 22, 2021 Report Share Posted April 22, 2021 Love it. Sweet videos James, I use your videos quite often as pre-ride motivation. Thank you very much for your effort with these uploads. Btw - This Akrigg´s video is also one of my favourite, great vibe! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awesome Posted April 27, 2021 Report Share Posted April 27, 2021 Same thing for me. I really enjoy watching your videos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesb Posted May 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2021 Weather has been pretty bad lately, and I'm in need of a change of scenery to get stoked for a proper video. But, this has been on my mind for a while. The repetitiveness of "creative" street trials. Am I insane? Are these tricks like the smith-nose-bar in the bmx world, where everyone jokes when it's done because everyone does it? Or are they like a clicked, roosted table out of a big quarter, that never gets old? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Bourde Posted May 5, 2021 Report Share Posted May 5, 2021 You are definitively not insane. The repetitiveness of those tricks is really boring. To me, comp trials is all about clearing obstacles. But street trials adds another dimension, the creativity. I like to find some new lines, some variations of them. I like to play with the obstacles (with my reduced skillset). Some riders like Flipp, Ali C and yourself amazed me for their creativity. Unfortunately, the normal guy does not appreciate the difficulty behind this kind of lines. He will prefer a big 360 tap drop. Please continue to have your own style! I love it so much! And keep in mind that Danny was one of the first guys who throws some BMX moves... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesb Posted May 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2021 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Jones Posted May 15, 2021 Report Share Posted May 15, 2021 Amazing riding, love the way you casually throw in a bar spin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesb Posted May 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2021 I was planning on doing a bunch of big stuff, but I hate injuries and couldn't justify doing those lines, so more tech! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aener Posted May 26, 2021 Report Share Posted May 26, 2021 You're really flexing into this style now, and I love it. Tech isn't even the right word for some of that. Really thought we were getting a fakie to sidehop-wodge at 1:40 though, you misleading little bugger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesb Posted May 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2021 Damn it now I see it too haha! Could have done more with that line for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basstrials Posted May 31, 2021 Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 Smooth lines and style,very nice.What brand and model pedals do you got bike on?Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesb Posted June 17, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 On 2021-05-31 at 1:54 AM, basstrials said: Smooth lines and style,very nice.What brand and model pedals do you got bike on?Thank you. Thanks, Deity TMAC pedals. The best. Huge platform and the most grip I've ever experienced. At first, no footed tricks were difficult because my feet stuck too much. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PeterH Posted June 17, 2021 Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 I really appreciate that your "streety" stuff always has a little something unique to give it a very trials flavor, rather than just the hack wannabe bmx on 26" (or larger) that some folks do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MaderaMark Posted August 19, 2021 Report Share Posted August 19, 2021 always amazing!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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