Tree Lines : Fat Bike Trials
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Four years ago I came to these woods at Cathkin Braes just south of Glasgow and scouted lines for an edit I wanted to make. Sadly due to very limited conditions needed to have dry enough logs and my vlog schedule I put the project onto the back burner.
Then the fat bike came along and I realised the extra grip would be a huge advantage on some of these slippery lines and the extra width could make riding skinnies a little easier...turns out I was right!
Don't get me wrong though, these lines were TOUGH! I try to do minimal correction hops to be as smooth as possible but this can give the illusion that these lines were easy or not that big... check out my wobbly knees in a few clips to get a true indication of how I was feeling!
In the end, after a 4 year wait it only took two days of riding to complete. These were lines I saw when I shut my eyes and every time I went to Cathkin and I never thought I would be eventually doing them on a fat bike!
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MUSIC: Between The Silence by Agustin
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Thanks for the nice comments everyone! I see my mauled legs are getting a lot of attention…surprisingly that wasn’t from my pedals but instead it’s hours and hours of riding off piste and getting stealth brambles caught on my legs, those things are so sharp and would just shred me…very annoying! Also people asking about my fork, I do have a vlog coming from this video where I’ll explain all. Cheers!
That was excellent Ali!! Some really cool lines in there with a lot of trust in rotten mossy bark! Loved the music choice to! 👌
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Danny, means a lot coming from the master of edits! 🤘🏻
@m00se_69
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely epic! Loving the fat bike trials
Who needs trails when you've got trials. Sick edit, I am loving the unconventional bike setup.
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
Anything a trail to a trials rider 😂
Well, Ali, I didn’t think that was you alone doing a 3-camera shoot... I thought you’d got a crew in, paid for by your sponsors. That was superb (and I’ve had 4+ decades working in professional video!) I bow to your skill on and off the bike. UNCLE G.
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
maybe next time :P Glad you liked it though!
Ali, we’ll done. The time and effort put into setting up and moving of cameras, incorporating the drone footage, and selecting the music to maintain the vibe you’re looking to establish, are all impressive. That is before the riding even enters the picture. Inch-perfect when ‘on’ and decidedly human in other shots. You’ve always been good about showing that trials is hard, and that to make it look effortless takes years of dedication and commitment… and even so, it doesn’t always go to plan. Thank you for taking us on this journey with you. Keep the vision fresh.
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much! It’s nice to know the efforts appreciated 😁
Proper video! As a former pro/open singlespeed racer for two and a half seasons, my entry was a fully rigid 11.78kg fatbike with a 30x19 ratio. I won the series in 2017. Seeing your video-although my XC racing did not involve any trials specific skills-brings me back. Without a doubt, tubeless FBR/FBF Minions for the winion on 65mm wide carbon tubeless rims. Yet Mr. Clarkson, you take it to a whole new level. Mere mortals are dumbfounded when you slay the trials skills on the proverbial ugly redheaded stepchild, the fat bike. Your skill and determination are always inspiring.
Super impressed Ali. The balance of music and trail sounds; the drone shots to segue between spots; but mostly, the satisfaction of seeing something as incongruous as a fattie riding along shooglie branches. That was ace!
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Peter!
mmmmm, world class trials, deep house, nature and a phat bike!
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers!
It’s one of my life goals to get as close as I can to emulating your skill and grace. You motivate me by seeing what can be done. I don’t think I’ll ever be riding moss covered trees, but if I do, I’ll have you to thank.
This guys skill level is blowing my mind!
Epic video! Can really feel the Chris Akrigg influence, great work making such an engaging edit when you are solo filming and riding. More of this type of content please!
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much! I’ll try my best but this style of video isn’t always possible solo with just a few days…the stars aligned this week
The accuracy is a thing of beauty 👍
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
Big tyres help 😂
Wow! simply brilliant start to the weekend 👏👏👏👏👏👏🎉
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Graham :)
Fantastic edit Ali, still loving the incongruity of a fat bike doing that
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
Haha yeah I never thought I’d be doing these on a fat bike when I first scouted them 😂
AWESOME job Ali! This video defines FUN ON A FATTY!!!!
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much 😁
Wooooow! That man is always improving what I thought was humanly possible on 2 wheels. Just a legend!
actually insane. the coolest trials edit so far this year TBH
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Mr Mibson!
🤯 you make that look so easy…. Yet in my head that looks extremely difficult. Leaves me a little confused… 😂 Want a fat bike now 😀
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
wait until you see the vlog then you won't say I make it look easy :P
Awesome,very good mate. That side hop to wobbly tree was sick
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I’m a fan of that line too!
You're bloody fearless! Great video, good music...just wow, I'll never look at a tree the same again!
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andy!
That's Insane Ali! So many big, slippery, and scary stuff. I love it!!!
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it 😁
My favorite Ali video yet! So stoked to see you ripping on the fat bike.
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
I think that would have to be some of the best riding and trials moves you have done You are enjoying the fat bike . 👍👌👍 Great work
Man this was quite possibly the best edit I've seen in a while. Exquisite riding, filming and editing all round. Well done Ali!
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot Mel :D
(you got bloody legs mate!) lol hardcore!! "I am not Ausie! it just went!"
…Chris Akrigg Style…very cool!
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
Does it show that he’s a big inspiration? 😂
man big reminders of chris akriggs riding & videos - the music choice, self filmed style and of course the level of riding is amazing. really enjoyed it
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
copying is the greatest form of flattery they say!
Awesome. Somehow the fatbike just looks right doing that. Mad skills 👌
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
haha I've watching this so many times while editing the bike seems perfectly normal to me now :D
So Cool to see a Fat bike doing Trials, Great Skiillz. I Love my fat bike, very stable at low speeds ideal for trials riding
Nice see the original forks back on the bike. Getting Chris Akrigg vibes from this. Some awesome looking line choices Ali!
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Aaron 👍🏻
Absolutely love your content, Ali. Super refreshing to see edits from someone that rides at such a high level, but makes use of terrain that many of us have access to. Much more relatable and refreshing than watching insane bike park edits and such over and over, because I can ride down the street and have something to practice on with inspiration from your videos. Keep it up! The fat bike and full suspension trail bike content has been awesome…
Some of that stuff was pretty nutty! Total bike control and trust during some of these moves. I just did a video about learning some of the trials basics. During that video I talked about how important having the rear wheel hop dialed for more advanced trials moves........and yeah, this video shows how important that is. I sure would like to see a tutorial on how to get into the rear wheel hop without starting with a little front wheel endo. This is awesome Ali!!! Nice work!
The fringest of the fringe, and it is amazing! You've got me amped to ride and explore new lines now. 🤘
As a plus tyre enthusiast, this makes me very happy.
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
great to hear :)
Riding trial in a natural environement with a fat bike without some safety stuff as knee pads or gloves is just crazy af. This vid really shows that you are damn skilled. Love it!
Really enjoyed that! Make the fat bike a mini series! Street next!
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Damon! I'm not sure about street though, this bike doesn't like to turn at low speeds which will make riding street very weird plus despite the brakes being decent enough, the small rotors and huge tyres means the power isn't quite there for big power moves :(
I thought..."cool, another Ali blog" . Within the first 30 seconds I was pumped & blown away. Top notch video, Ali ! Love the editing, lines + music. So good. Thank you for filming and editing.
That had some real Akrigg/Leech vibes. Cleanest of all clean edits. One to be proud of for sure
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jude!!
Nice! I , like the frame 1. I , had 1980's frame like that. Champion Racing frames. Made Chatsworth California USA. 26 in . Keep up the good job! Thx!
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
nice :)
Superb Ali! A really cool edit many thanks for the hard work in making it and janking those massive wheels around
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
Such an awesome video produced in just a week is astonishing.
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
Three days 😉 thanks very much 😁👍🏻
Ali, that upload was amazing, really techy but still flow riding with nice music an an really great vibe, love it 👌
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Christian :)
Ali, this was insanely good! The video production is not on super high level, but, who needs it, while I still can see how beautiful these lines are! 👍
Worth the wait dude proper hill climby tree jumpy madness.
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much 😊
That line at 1:10 blew my mind Killer video 🤙
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it :D
Love it, fat trials is a massive amount of fun. I have never even ridden my fatty in the snow. Awesome to see you riding a fat bike.
Last time you put out an edit I warned you that you'd find someone to rent that space and look at that sponsor list now! Haha, Bloody incredible Ali! Lines to make Akrigg jealous.
You’re the Dan Foley of trials! Badass riding 😎
This for sure one of the most beautiful non-street ride edit. This is just insane. As I said on the previous video you are the most stylish and technical rider i know. You're also so committed !🥵👊 Everything's insane so congrats and thanks again for making these edits.
@cypri1101
2 жыл бұрын
(I'll share this edit to anyone I can reach)
@cyp55
2 жыл бұрын
🔝🔝🔝 I would also say that the self filming is impressive as much as the fat bike riding👊 you did an amazing job out there 🤠
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
@@cyp55 Thanks very much!
this is awesome Ali, that bike is so cool!
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
So good!! Tree lines are my favourite! Especially when combined with some rocks. Nature trials at its finest. Wish there was some of that stuff near me.
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
Tree stuff is my favorite to ride too 😁
What an edit! Love these cinematic compilations of your riding.
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
cheers :)
That was mint! The hop to the tree stump at 1:20 was sick!
Holy cr@p! Love the riding, the camera work, the music… everything!
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Not bad for three days work huh? 😁
Love watching you ride the Fatbike , just wow
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
Exceeds your best ! The editing, sound n ruthenium and riding- to’ e invented a new thing- I want a fat bike ! Was thrilled on that first stump ! Great video
I've been following your channel recently and haven't found this style of video on your channel so far. It was really motivating and exciting to watch. It's refreshing to watch a video that is not story driven every once in while. Amazing skills. Keep up the good stuff!
@AndySimpson1969
2 жыл бұрын
100% agree!
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
I have a couple of edits but usually it’s too hard to make something like this in a week and vlog style is much more practical for solo production but sometimes stars align and an edit is born :)
Awesome! I really like the pace of the video and the riding is fantastic.
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much :)
Sick edit grand master! Another chamber complete… 🙏👊👊
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
Haha thank you 😊
Sick edit Ali! As a trail rider, I appreciate the natural terrain and your line choice. Cant wait for the snow to melt so I can try and teach myself trials riding! I do enjoy the usual asmr bike builds/ trials sessions. However this is a welcome departure. Cheers!
Bike and video skills are superb. Thanks I needed this. Crashed my fat bike a few times riding MTB trails and was starting to consider friends comments that fat bike is too bouncy and causing me to crash. I’d like to get into trials because it seems like full mastery of balance on your machine.
That tree line @4:50 was amazing.
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
Sitting here with big eyes and grin. That was awesome! I like these Yoda cuts, when there is no try. Very good idea to show each tree first - giving a noment for evaluation - and then what can be done with it.
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you liked my foreshadowing :D
Amazing! In my believe definitly one of your top 3 videos. So much dynamics with that fat bike. Looks a bit like a game changer.
Awesome, loving the On One Fatty. Wish I had a fraction of your skills, so many trees blown over in my local woods trails are un rideable in places. Would love to ride over stuff like you do. Another great video. Keep them coming 👍🤟
crazy edit and riding over a fatbike. hell yeah, lots of love from India 🇮🇳
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ronn!
Insane riding, edit and soundtrack 👌 bravo!
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much!
that's not a fat bike, that's a phat bike!
Watched it again after your vlog: even more impressive to see all the processes and final video!!!
Awesome, just bloody awesome. Insane riding Ali
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Reece :)
Another epic vid! Thnx for sharing. Love the fatbike series 😄
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching :)
wow hardcore!! you are awesome! Great riding!! LOVE IT!
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steven!
That was awesomely amazing 🤩 thank you for such a fantastic vid 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching 🤘🏻
Uff, that video is 🤯🤯🤯 Probably the bike video I enjoyed the most in the past few months (and I really hate fat bikes 😅)
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
Now that’s saying something! Thanks very much :)
Fat Bikes unlock a whole other style. So pumped to see you take it to another level Props!
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much!
Incredible skills Ali. Always entertaining to watch.
Impressive work sir. Near Akrigg levels of riding, filming and music but all solo I presume.
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
“Near”? Lol much appreciated though, yes all solo filmed 👍🏻
@cynicalad
2 жыл бұрын
@@Ali_Clarkson just need some of those big brand bucks to get yourself a film crew and editing team.
Love the fatbike madness! Appropriate music 😀
Super👌 Chris Akrigg inspiret, with good energy and fat skils👌
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
Great compliments thank you :)
Awesome this man. Fair play for all the self-shooting too it's so difficult!
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I'm glad it's appreciated :)
Slickest video I've seen in a longtime! Beautiful 😻
Incredible video Ali, I think this is your finest riding (yet). :)
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
I like the “yet” 😁
that last drop was wild! great edit!
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, that last one really gave me the shakes!
Love it. Great music, weird bike, awsome moves 👌
That was insanely good, Ali! Bravo, mate!
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
Videos will never truly do tree riding justice… but this was pretty damn close haha. Awesome dude.
so good, now it's time for a 20" comp bike
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
Haha having recently tried one (at the last comp) I’m even more sure I never want to try one ever again 😂
Nice! Congrats on the video! And exceptional riding and production!
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you :)
Excellent, every time I see this.
What a vibe! Great edit Ali! I would absolutely shit myself in many of those situations hahha... Love the song!
So good! That’s got to be the first ever trials edit on a far bike!
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
Not quite, Chris Akrigg has before me and Pat Smadge has been killing it on his fat bike for years 👍🏻
@MidwestMountainBike
2 жыл бұрын
Oh nice, I’ll have to check those out! Well this is the first one I’ve seen anyway ☺️
Awesome riding, as always. Making some tricky stuff look easy. Well done Sir!
Very nice edit and I loved the music. A little different but definitely a 10 out of 10. 👍
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers! :)
Fantastic edit Ali, one you can be super proud of!!!
Unbelievably good shots Ali! You’ve outdone yourself on this one
Great to meet you at the end 👍🏼
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
Likewise :)
@Aliburgo1
2 жыл бұрын
@@Ali_Clarkson have you been to the Ardgartan trails yet?
Seriously underrated KZreadr! I never comment on videos but felt compelled after watching this amazing edit. Your normal videos are great, but this is next level. Well done Ali!
Awesome :) all year fatbiker, waiting for the snow and ice to dissapear. Getting really interested in trials like riding.
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
good luck and have fun :D
The braes never looked so good😂 great little riding spot👌🏼awesome edit, good work👍🏼
@Ali_Clarkson
2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it Mark!
Excellent edit! Keep these up Ali, really great to watch!