This Was A Crazy Bike Choice For This Competition!

Thanks to everyone who encouraged me to bring my new fat bike to the first trials comp of the year. Having ridden my full suspension trail bike at a competition last year I thought a fat bike would be a huge challenge and was a little nervous.
Turns out it wasn't a bad choice after all! Give the video a watch to get my thoughts and see how I got on.
BIG thanks to David and the crew for organising this day and to all the riders for coming along and having a good time. If you'd like to come to a comp yourself I'd highly encourage it and would love to see more MTBers come and challenge their skills. Don't worry about your bike or ability, we're all friendly and you'd have a great time.
Also a BIG thanks to Ross and Rory for helping film :)
Follow @scottish_bike_trial on Instagram for information on Scottish events and if asked I'm sure they'd point you in the right direction for other UK comps too.
If you'd like to understand the rules to help with this video or to learn before you enter then David was nice enough to write them down for me (plus here's a link to the official UCI rules page
www.uci.org/regulations/3MyLD... )
"At SBT we now utilise UCI positive scoring rules however in Primary and Novice allow bash and pedal.
To simplify, each participant rides a series of sections, usually 5 sections and 3 laps of the same five.
Four routes within each section, white / Primary, green / Novice, blue / Inter, red / Expert. At National comps also yellow for the Elite riders.
Each competitor gets the section to themselves, no mass starts or riding head to head with someone else.
Within each section, 6 sectors.
You enter Sector one when your front axle crosses the start line, and leave it when your back axle passes through the gate. At that point you are in Sector 2. If you get through sector 1 without a dab you get 10 points, if you dab no points but so long as you don't 5 you can move to the next sector by negotiating the gate and then try to score points in subsequent sectors.
If your back axle passes through the gate and you then come back through that gate you have fived.
If you go through someone else's gate, you have fived.
If any part of your body other than your foot touches anything, you have fived.
If you approach a gate from behind it you have fived.
If you go outside any tape, you have fived. The bike, not you if you put a foot down on the other side of the tape.
If the line between your axles crosses a get marker you have fived.
If both feet end up on the same side of the bike....you have fived..
Last thing you do not get the points for sector 6 until the front axle crosses the end gate."
I hope this was helpful and I hope you enjoyed the video! Red Route next time?
See you next week!
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[@Ali_Clarkson]

Will someone come ride their non-trials bike at a trials comp with me please? 😋

[@ExplosiveNotes]

I would if you'd exist somewhere bit closer to central europe. I think those 5 year old beginers would enjoy winning over mid aged bloke who can't do decent trackstand :)

[@2nd3rd1st]

Someone from the global e-mountainbike channel should visit and give it a try

[@yoggitds8108]

Venant de France, c'est compliqué mais en fat c'est cool, je trialise un peu en kona wo

[@chrismade123]

id like to see Tom Cardy, Sam Pilgrim and there Friends enter it on an eBikes

[@turboelephant6298]

Next year try a recumbent...

[@dwiesch]

Dude, I feel sorry for your competitors. I imagine it was similar to those guys who were on the Nürburgring when Sabine Schmitz did a sub 10 min lap in a van.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

well last time I entered Blue route I didn't win so there's never any guarantee :P

[@waynesellers4078]

I can't remember who it was but I'm sure I remember that someone won a downhill event on a hard tail and someone definitely won a downhill event with no chain on their bike (it broke in the first 100m)

[@thuggooch1776]

I am a fatbike enthusiast myself and I have only ever seen Pat Smage ride like this. Well done man! I don't know if I could ever accomplish this but I know it isn't impossible right?

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Pat kills it on his fat bikes! And it's most certainly possible, just takes some practice and perseverance!

[@johnoregan4221]

There is this one, too… kzbin.info/www/bejne/aai0qox5oNBrfLc

[@ADVtheMISSIONARY]

Chris Akrigg did a video on a fat bike but its not an actual trials event, Pats always worth watching

[@Karl_Kampfwagen]

This video encouraged me to buy a new set of hydraulic brakes for my fatbike, because the 2008 cable Tektro's that I said were "good enough for now" have shown to be ineffective. No stopping when it's an emergency... Only "if the bike feels like it." 😐 Sometimes it doesn't. I want that level of control and brake hold 🙏 You inspire me even more to push my bike skills and equipment further

[@TheBounciestBooty]

hahaha he actually did it! way to go, ali! ☺️ why not? trials is a state of mind. i love that. and thanks again for always adding the fails and not just showing the parts where everyone nails it. it’s so much more realistic and sweeter that way! (and makes me feel a lot better about my own mega fails 😉) awesome job, and congrats on crushing it! turned out so much better than i’d anticipated (:

[@Ali_Clarkson]

glad you liked it! :D

[@joeldriver381]

I loved this. I really like the look of that frame and fork combo. You made the fat bike look like a reasonable choice of those conditions. Nice riding!!

[@sprocketchanel]

Please stop by on my youtube bro, there are videos of bicycle restoration and others

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thanks Joel, I think I got lucky with how the sections were laid out but it was so much fun!

[@martinschwartz7342]

That was the most fun I have had watching a YoutTube video. Can you imagine if you could get a custom-made, trials purposed, fat bike tire, frame built. You could win every wet condition trials competition.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thanks very much! A custom frame would be so cool, don't think it would guarantee a win though :P

[@martinschwartz7342]

@@Ali_Clarkson with you riding it, a win is almost guaranteed. Either way, win or lose the competition, it would be a big win for all who watch you on KZbin. You are a big asset to KZbin, as well as to the sport of trials. You bring joy and knowledge to many people, therefore you are a great asset to the human race.

[@Karl_Kampfwagen]

My fatbike is currently my only transportation, so I ride to work, to the trails, through the trails, on errands, and then back home. It's amazing how agile and fast such a large bike can be... I get double-takes, thumbs up with big grins, and a lot of people that stare in awe at this thicccc fatbike getting hucked around like a BMX, even though it's literally as large as a motorcycle

[@brentv7299]

Really cool comp with that bike Ali. Can't wait for next week's vid - have a good weekend!

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thanks Brent, you too!

[@ashleytombs]

So in a way what Ali has done has brought a monster truck to a motocross track he’s basically just ploughing over everything and anything in his path can’t wait when he does a street video we are so used to seeing Electric fat bike is on the street But doing street trials is a whole different ball game

[@TimInertiatic]

It's not electric

[@ashleytombs]

I know it’s not a electric I’m just making a point that we are used to seeing electric fat bikes on the streets nowadays

[@Ali_Clarkson]

haha rocks, what rocks? My tyres don't notice any rocks! Street ride edit will be happening soon :D

[@ashleytombs]

LOL let’s hope it’s sunny when you do it

[@StuartPlumbley]

I had one of these onone fatties not that long ago and I am more than impressed how easy you can Chuck it around.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

TBF this is a lot lighter than a standard Fatty which really helps!

[@jugaloo5873]

You and the filmer work very well together! Super stuff!!

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thanks, that was a combination of Ross and Rory...makes a nice change from just tripod shots :)

[@maxpainxl125]

the very best part is enjoyment and community...

[@OldManFatBike]

FANTASTIC job Ali! You have singlehandedly made the FAT community proud and open your viewers eyes to a whole new riding experience!! Congratulations on first place 😄

[@2nd3rd1st]

Hell yeah, challenging yourself is fun!

[@Ali_Clarkson]

lets make it a harder challenge next time...red route is calling!

[@twinshock175]

I absolutely loved this Ali, you made it real in the fact that it was a competitive ride on that bike. I understand the feeling of the challenge and fun, as I have done in mototrials on the old Twinshock class and have a ball just to finish. I also like the camera work done of you in the sections, that is someone who knows how to follow you through and added perspective point of view with a gimbal and good stabilisation makes it.

[@Dani-El.]

Haha, I thought you were joking when you said entering a trials comp :/ Nice work, and respect for trying new things that no one else would bother trying.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

I'm a man of my word :P

[@paulkrapp]

That was fun to watch! The fat tire bike did quite well. 😀👍🚲

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thanks Paul :)

[@bigbird2451]

Grumpy old man here... The class that you enter should reflect your skill level, not the bike level. Bring what you choose, but compete against peers.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

I get what your saying but the bike kinda does dictate the skill level. Like last year I entered blue route on my full suss bike and didn't win. I fully expected to struggle but a combination of the conditions and how the sections were laid out meant it coped better than I thought.

[@tor-arnemathiassen9278]

Great display of skill and bike handling man. Kudos to ya and the other lads.

[@GrahamFootBicycleLover]

Yahoo, well done Ali, great to see you stuck with it and less psi really makes a difference.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thanks Graham, I'm impressed with how low you can go with these tyres!

[@IfItWorks]

Up next: Gravel bike at a trials comp! Awesome video Ali!

[@john2wheels860]

haha, Pat Smage did that one a few months back. Definitely worth watching.

[@IfItWorks]

@@john2wheels860 will do. Thanks for the tip!

[@john2wheels860]

@@IfItWorks for sure man! Pat is one of my fav riders. Up there will Ali for sure. He's also I think 12 time AMA moto trials champ. Crazy skills!

[@Ali_Clarkson]

There is a gravel bike on the way once the Cute Thief collects all the parts but I won't be riding any trials on this one, it'll be a bit fragile :(

[@melwalshmtb9121]

Been waiting for this all week. Was ABSOLUTELY worth the wait👊

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thanks Mel!

[@Dani-El.]

That blue & white Inspired is well nice!

[@Ali_Clarkson]

yeah it's their ten year anniversary colour from Danny's April 09 video :)

[@n.v.b.3616]

Super nice! Love watching your state of mind trials on whatever bike ( + i love my fatbike en do trialsie things on it) 😃

[@Ali_Clarkson]

thanks I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

[@jameszibura]

Lovely vid Ali! You're the man!

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thanks James :)

[@johntselekas4256]

Really beautiful work man 💪🏻💪🏻

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thanks very much John :)

[@cypri1101]

What a nice video we have here 👌👊 everything was there, competition, challenges, a creative concept of riding a fat bike and most of all your personality and riding style !🎯 Gold job man

[@sprocketchanel]

Please stop by on my youtube bro, there are videos of bicycle restoration and others

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thanks, I'm really please you liked it :)

[@ScotsBeats]

your a mad man!! haha, well done on your win!! I still think this would be the most epic bike with a thinner tyre on the front to make it feel more like a extra large 20" trials bike

[@Ali_Clarkson]

I do want to try that actually :P

[@ScotsBeats]

@@Ali_Clarkson I think getting some type of spacers you could put on the front axle to allow the thinner wheel on the wider forks and lining up the brake disc to the calliper. I think that would be the only possibility, seeing as the head tube will be fatter for the fatty bike. But I honestly think it would transform the feel of the bike by making the front much lighter and throwable, not that you looked like your were struggling..

[@velomech8139]

Great video Ali, looked like a really fun way to ride a trial and in many situations the better bike for the terrain.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thank you :)

[@sweetpotato8466]

I don't wanna skip ads, for you to earn more😙

[@Ali_Clarkson]

aww thanks haha

[@wj1998theone]

I smell a Pat Smage/Ali collab!

[@john2wheels860]

That would be the dream! Maybe we can talk them both into coming to the Bentonville trials comp in June, haha

[@Ali_Clarkson]

@@john2wheels860 would be awesome to ride with Pat, I've wanted to get a fatbike ever since seeing him shred on one!

[@mistacoz]

Flippimg heck I didn’t think you’d actually do it you maniac 👏👏👏🔥🔥

[@marsrover001]

I love how someone saw a big pile of rocks and thought "bet I could ride a bike on that"

[@john2wheels860]

Haha, that's trials riders summed up to perfection.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

got a video idea you'll like then :D

[@rvssellcarson]

Trials is a state of mind 🙌

[@LongPeter]

This was a great video! Seemed to have that perfect combination of novelty but on-topic with ideal length and editing. :)

[@sprocketchanel]

Please stop by on my youtube bro, there are videos of bicycle restoration and others

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thank you! I actually scrapped three days worth of editing and started over as I wasn't happy with it, I'm glad I did :)

[@LongPeter]

@@Ali_Clarkson it was worth the effort :)

[@lotroadventure]

2:43 when the brakes sing in key with the song. Whaddamoment

[@greengonzonz]

Super fun and nice edit 👍💙

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thank you :D

[@RideBikes_Walkplaces]

This is epic bro! Mad how much grip it has.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

allllll the grip!

[@benc8386]

Well done that man! 🥇

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thanks Ben!

[@baconfister]

Fantastic! Fat bikes still don’t get much respect these days. I won a 9 or 10 race season in open/pro XC singlespeed on my rigid fatbike back in 2016. No one expected it. It was hard work, but the fat bike make it fun!

[@ThomasHaenel]

Lets go, Ali clarkson Video

[@Squirrelking4395]

Crazy choice? In a world where every influencer tries to sell their sponsors latest and greatest next big thing, maybe but in reality? Well, the result speaks for itself. Well done on the win and the encouragement.

[@ramskrall]

I knew you could do it 👍👍👍👍👍looked like it was a lot of fun👍👍👍👍

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thank you :D

[@rayre17]

Well done Ali, great riding.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

thanks very much :)

[@MarinStipkovic]

Ooo, congratulations on 1st on a fat bike! 🥳

[@ikedaleo]

best hub sounds ive ever heard in a looong time

[@Ali_Clarkson]

it's a whopper!

[@chrismillsmtb6026]

Nice one Ali well done, could this turn into a fat bike channel? Loving the on one, especially with talented rider putting it through its paces! Great content more fatbike stuff please🙏

[@Ali_Clarkson]

noooo can't limit it to just one bike type, all bikes are fun and I want every type you can get haha

[@Nick_CF]

I wish we had a trials culture out here in socal

[@Ali_Clarkson]

it's crazy that there aren't more trials riders in the US!

[@dorothyclarkson772]

Hello, Algorithm, if you haven’t ever stood for hours as an observer in dank, wet wild places then you’ve missed an experience ... but that’s not to say it’s an experience not to be missed!

[@garyboyle695]

Terrible, not even getting a like from Ali.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

@@garyboyle695 she gets a like now, I was saving my comments for the next day :P Thanks for standing on cold wet (though sometimes warm and sunny) hill sides for me when I was younger mum!

[@davidportej]

great video, chill vibes, good comentary, and controlled flowy riding :)

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thanks David, I actually scrapped 3 days worth of editing because I didn't like it and started again, I'm glad I did though :)

[@davidportej]

@@Ali_Clarkson that's quite a bit 🥴😯

[@adamcollentrials]

Sick riding man 🔥🔥

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thanks Adam :)

[@djskinnyvinny]

Good on ye man! pushing the boundaries, There's more than one way to skin a cute thief! HA! 🤣 Love your videos man, keep up the good work! Nice Times!

[@Ali_Clarkson]

poor Cute Thief!!

[@unitedtrailbuilders2320]

Awesome Ali loving this vid there budget frames and good fun your showing how useful it can be any chance of hitting some trails on it and see how it feels in some loam or roots and rocks we all know there good on snow and sand too but I'd love to see your take on both of them too how much better they can be in soft unpredictable terrain

[@sprocketchanel]

Please stop by on my youtube bro, there are videos of bicycle restoration and others

[@Ali_Clarkson]

I find self filming MTB stuff really hard but I'll see what I can do :)

[@Sekhmet6697]

Looked like a brutal workout! Congrats on the 1st place!

[@sprocketchanel]

Please stop by on my youtube bro, there are videos of bicycle restoration and others

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thanks very much :)

[@todd_on_bikes]

🧐🤔…That’s a really nice looking bike. Frame. Geometry. Paint job. I like it.

[@AAs-vb7pv]

Nice great work ali

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thank you :)

[@ronglenn919]

And with that everyone and their mums about to try..

[@Ali_Clarkson]

good! :D

[@martinhagen2913]

Looks like good fun regardless of fatbike! But bringing the fatbike to this is just epic m8 hahaha

[@thepiedish903]

So I'm new to the details of MTB and all that but I have the tires that are a step or two size down. I'm having a hard time throwing it around since I'm not use to all of it. But watching this gives me more motivation to keep them on lol.

[@gafrers]

Fantastic

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thank you :)

[@lynxg4641]

Sweet Dude, looked like you had a boat load of fun on that Fattie. Agree that that frame/fork/wheel combo looks absolutely Right. I had no doubt that at a Scottish Trials comp, the Fattie would do pretty good with the traction you would gain from those tyres. ON the subject of tyres, know you're new to this sort of rubber size Ali, so I'll say it again, 1/4 PSI makes a huge difference with them, so get yourself a really good tyre pressure gauge - looked like you could have easily gone to 5-5.5 PSI and gotten more grip.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thanks Lynx! I think I got lucky with how the sections were laid out but it still surprised me with how well it coped. The tyre pressure felt pretty spot on, I rimmed out on a couple of rocks and without any inserts in I think I'd be risking damaging the rim if I went any softer but I'm well impressed with how low you can go...I had no idea!

[@roik.6694]

Great riding Ali !! You should watch Pat smage youtube channel he is doing great trials riding on his fatbike.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

don't worry, I'm a big fan of Pats :D

[@bigbird2451]

Tandem trials!

[@Ali_Clarkson]

oh god!

[@Johnson-el9zs]

Great video Ali, really nicely edited, would love to see you trying the next category up on the fat bike now you've got used to it!

[@sprocketchanel]

Please stop by on my youtube bro, there are videos of bicycle restoration and others

[@Ali_Clarkson]

then I shall :)

[@sab611]

Love it. Still think you'd be better on a 24" Fat Bike, hard to come by though.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

the cute thief nearly got me the 24" version of this bike!

[@Pannemat]

This was brilliant to watch, he he. Did you switch gears at all?

[@wrench_n_ride8159]

You and Blake Sampson of GMBN need to do a colab on your fat bikes. 👍

[@Ali_Clarkson]

I would be well up for that :)

[@john2wheels860]

Great job with the riding and the video Ali! Any chance you can get that thing stuffed on a plane and come to ride the Bentonville trials comp in June? Sounds like Carthy will be here! I know my friend Ryan will likely be riding the expert class on his hardtail. I've been going back and forth on if I should ride my 26" or my MTB, haha. Going to be a great time.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

I'd love to come but I'm not sure what the deal is with travel restrictions...my situation makes things more complicated. I'm hoping things will get simpler and if I can get the funds I think it would be really cool to come over :)

[@john2wheels860]

@@Ali_Clarkson ah fair enough! Funds are always a problem, but I didn't even think traveling may be a problem still. At any rate, really enjoyed the video! It's definitely not helping me with the urge to start saving to build a rigid fat bike to have something between my comp bike and my full sus, though 🤣

[@Ali_Clarkson]

@@john2wheels860 it’s just the whole vaccination thing, I’m not sure what’s needed for where (I’m not vaccinated) and seems a bit of a minefield

[@john2wheels860]

@@Ali_Clarkson yeah that make sense. Same here. I've never flown before either, so that didn't even cross my mind. Hopefully that stuff will chill out at some point. I know most of us trials people in the US are looking forward to that comp! After it happened last year, some guys on the east coast managed to get a few comps organized for this year. Sounds like we've got a few of the top UCI guys making it out this year and the Shindig crew sound interested in coming too. Really cool seeing the sport gain a bit of a foothold over here again!

[@bradhardman7837]

I've never been to a mountain bike trial but a few vids have made me think it looks like fun. In Motorcycle trials the easy route is often something you could ride on a trail or enduro bike as a bit of an introduction. Is mountain bike trials like this, could I turn up with my 29er hardtail for a first go, ride the easy route as a total novice and still have a fun day? Just been trying to do some googling and not finding much.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Yeah I think they’re similar in that fashion, there’s no age limits and if you just wanted to come and try I’m sue David would let you look at the sections on the date and choose your category then 👍🏻

[@joecantello]

Tandem time now!

[@nomad2753]

Dude, you’ve got skills! 👍 Watching you compete on the fat bike brings me back to the 80’s when we rode the XC, Hillclimb, Downhill and Trials competitions all on the same bike. One question, did you switch out the Lauf fork specifically for this or have you shelved it?

[@laurynasjagelo5075]

he broke it in the previous video.

[@nomad2753]

@@laurynasjagelo5075 ☹️

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thank you, I wish competitions all on the same bike was still a thing! Yes sadly I broke the fork within a couple of hours, not sure if it was already damaged or just really didn't like trials riding...a real shame but it really didn't feel great for trials so it's quite nice to be on rigid now

[@DominusFeles]

@@Ali_Clarkson That would be a fun contest! Say a two-three day tournament with different competitions but only one bike per rider aloud 😄 So the rider had to do a tactical choice of either a bike they thought they would do at least average with on everything, or super great on some parts so that their sum of points would cover fails on other parts 🤓 Sounds like quite a concept in my little brain 🥳

[@dickyholmes8376]

Expert next time 😁

[@Ali_Clarkson]

deal!

[@ansonbryant6067]

At around 3:20 your brakes started harmonizing with the background music lol

[@Ali_Clarkson]

totally planned :P

[@NoBrakes23]

While I really like your build and session vids, the comp footage is appreciated as well.

[@MxCraven]

I am much more of a flow rider than trials, but I do love the odd tough trials climb. It's a shame where I live there's bugger all competitions of any kind

[@KHos73]

Awesome video! Do a street one next :)

[@Ali_Clarkson]

ok :)

[@KHos73]

@@Ali_Clarkson Sorry I forgot to say please :)

[@texxty]

“It doesn’t matter what bike you use” - Ali C. 50 times world champion 🤣

[@Wheelsanstuff]

Fat bikes are so underrated. When it’s too wet and muddy, I reach for my Fatbike and leave the full suspension at home.

[@borist7278]

Next: road bike trials - please!

[@muddyfoxdan]

Next competition on a DH bike? 😆👍 Great vid Ali!

[@Ali_Clarkson]

I'd love a DH bike! Maybe one day the Cute Thief will get me one haha

[@muddyfoxdan]

@@Ali_Clarkson Haha! That would be a very interesting video! 😆

[@maxpainxl125]

you are just small steps away to be the God of trials....

[@Ali_Clarkson]

small steps but lots and lots of them :D

[@weedaviec]

Such a cool bike. No idea why On One stopped making these....

[@Ali_Clarkson]

maybe fat bike sales just dropped? I know they were a hot topic a few years ago and every brand seemed to be bringing out their own version but trends change and now they seem to be pushed less and just left to a core group of riders

[@weedaviec]

@@Ali_Clarkson I love that double top tube look. It takes me back to my bmx days- I had a white DP Firebird Freestyler with blue Skyways.

[@surmatti]

Looking good on the fattie! You can shed off some weight from the tires by switching to Schwalbe Jumbo Jim's. They are at around 1.3kg for the 26x4.8" and 1kg for the 4.0".

[@bkff7504]

🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@aaron.biketrials]

Friday is Ali C day 😁

[@Ali_Clarkson]

yay! :D

[@raulsaguinsin7237]

great ride, You brought the competition on on a higher level by using the fatty,

[@ibimsfroelich3346]

This video was edited really well but I would have enjoyed some live talking on how you coped with the bike and about the routes rather than everything beein spoken over afterwards. Cheers!

[@randomcamerajunk6977]

Country file vibes

[@renhansen1246]

Fat bike love - it's what everyone needs!

[@JTrillo]

So this begs the question, 4.6" tires on a comp trials bike? Would it work if it was possible? Or would the weight outweigh the tire footprint?

[@Ali_Clarkson]

I don't think it's needed for modern comps. Back in the day when they were held in locations like this even at world level there might have been times it was a huge advantage but these days at the highest level they're mostly on man made stuff and heights of jumps outweigh the need for grip and sadly these would just be too heavy

[@adamwil1177]

What gearing were u using? killed a lot of cassettes on mtb doin this.

[@larenzantonio5944]

Wish I had your trials frame

[@Ali_Clarkson]

It's nice :)

[@MTBScotland]

I've heard of that Ross Mc guy before.

[@larenzantonio5944]

Wish my birthday present is a trials frame from Ali

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Have a good birthday but sorry I'm using my frame at the moment :(

[@ridethroughlifertl]

That was cool. I don't think I could do anything like that on my fat bike. Mostly because the hub is still in pieces. :[

[@Ali_Clarkson]

get that hub fixed and get it sent! :D

[@ridethroughlifertl]

@@Ali_Clarkson Haha, I would but have no idea what parts to buy. I know motorcycles and next to nothing about bicycles. I just bought the thing brand new in 2020 and it already broke. Boooo

[@natandirt]

Will you show how to tune the hub please? :(

[@Ali_Clarkson]

yes don't worry, when I'm next down at Tartybikes we'll make this video happen :)

[@groghunter7403]

It actually makes sense in a way. Moto trials bikes aren't know for skinny, poorly gripping tires after all.

[@groghunter7403]

It'd actually be interesting to see how something more typical, but with some of this advantage would be, like a 24" 2.6-2.8 or something similar.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

@@groghunter7403 Moto guys have an engine to help though :P Most UCI world cup trials comps are held on man made stuff these days, if they were still on muddy hillsides I think there could be an advantage to a fat bike style wheel but as it stands it would just be too heavy. Some 26" rider do use up to a 2.6" but mostly stick to a 2.5" size

[@groghunter7403]

@@Ali_Clarkson time to start a "hard trials" competition series and get then wait for the UCI to decide to be involved like they did with the EWS :D

[@prixat]

Would 20" fat tires be the way to go in this situation?

[@viethknorr5389]

This is truck trial in bicycle form

[@Ali_Clarkson]

imagine if it had to wheel drive!

[@YanDoroshenko]

Yo Ali. Isn't the smaller the wheel size the better in trials? Why is no one riding 10" wheels?