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Spode
05-08-2007, 04:18 AM
As I've now moved to a Simtra frame for my street riding (still sticking with KOT for my demo bike), I thought I best get this video done and dusted.

This was all filmed in October 2006 in San Fransisco and I've been trying to edit the thing up since then LOL. I had a few extra days after a press launch and decided to bring my bike along. The first ride, 4 or 5 people turned up and they were all really cool guys. They showed me all the local spots and I had a great time. I then went out and bought myself a video camera as I felt it would really be worth filming some of it. Jon Bott and Paul Bray then turned up for this ride.

With the help of Jonny B, a friend of SurlyJoe who I was staying with, we got it filmed.

Not some of my best riding, but it's all taken in one day. It was incredibly hot compared to England, so I was jet-lagged and definitely not acclimatised. Still, it's nice to see where I've improved and where I've slipped.

http://www.thinkbikes.com/media/thinkbikessanfran.avi (50MB, XVid+MP3)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KGJ7pifhvA

MIKE1968
05-08-2007, 05:26 AM
i'm 40 seconds in and I love it :)


was this the last time john bot was seen? As well as paul...on a trials ride.

Sondre
05-08-2007, 09:06 AM
Looked like a fun ride, lots of good spots :)

Laimis
05-08-2007, 01:03 PM
didn`t saw there many spots...I liked the beggining of movie...interesting.
Liked your riding style - silent and precise! Not huge moves but riding is good and video too! ;)

jmkimmel
05-08-2007, 01:36 PM
I'm still bummed I missed that ride. Oh, wells. Let us know the next time you're gonna be over here!

Spode
05-08-2007, 08:24 PM
Thanks guys. JB had me on MSN every couple of days wondering when this would be up - so I'm surprised he hasn't responded. I know he was working pretty hard at school - has his trials riding suffered?

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=16998&l=19828&id=508120243

If/When I come over again - it'll be on this beasty.

I'm very tempted to pop over on a cheap flight and do a road trip or something. Get some cash together to spend a few months out there, drive all up to Canada or something. Maybe buy an RV or do some couch surfing!