Low Vs High bottom brackets - Can you teach an old dog new tricks?

[@MrPlum1282]

10/10 for the dismount, Ali! Glad you saved it! 👊🏻

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thanks very much 😁

[@feedbackzaloop]

Honestly was more worried with where the stem landed. Trully balls of steel to backflip and carry on like nothing happened!

[@Ali_Clarkson]

That wouldn’t have been a comedy nut crush for you lot 😂😵

[@justincouper2652]

Wow. Best thumbnail ever. How could we not click on it!! So glad you were ok that could have been really bad for your spine.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

I actually have three thumbnails being shown/tested but it sounds like there’s an obvious winner already!

[@Jackofafewtrades]

Yeah I'm very curious what this compelling thumbnail was! The one I saw was so ordinary I don't even remember what it was lol. Might've been you standing between the bikes? What was the spicy one??

[@dansacco1964]

Backflip save has to be in the top 10 saves ever! The slowmo is priceless. You almost look bored upside down waiting for the right time to kick your legs over. I'm really enjoying the geo analysis and back to back compares. So many of us seldom if ever get to try different trials bikes so its nice to learn about how the differences change the riding. The first time I ever saw a comp trials bike in person was 3 years ago.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

I look directly at the camera at one point 😂

[@qualm43]

Ok, that is the best wipeout I've seen in a long time LOOOOOOOOL

[@Ali_Clarkson]

😎

[@Tweaks]

pucker factor 1000, nice recovery, just like a cat.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

I took some notes from the cute thief

[@sapinva]

Ali Cat

[@hegyimutymuty]

the snapping sound of that headtube sounded so scary ;__; :DD

[@shoebshaik5673]

the amount of hard work you put into your videos is just astounding...kudos to you sir. and a 10/10 on the landing.

[@tees_trials]

Impeccable pecker tap to backward somersault 👌 My apologies for causing so much mechanical anxiety 😅 You’re a shining example of resilience and tenacity! Keep up the fine work 💪 Thoroughly enjoyed this one, great anorak viewing Thalastair

[@Ali_Clarkson]

I’m bringing a hacksaw to your steerertube at the weekends comp!

[@tinman7551]

That was terrifying. I’m very happy that you’re okay 😮

[@Pedalnatrilha]

Tomei um susto com a bike quebrando e o tombo! Espero que não tenha machucado! Abraços do Brasil!

[@myvornamemynachname220]

Even if I was able to stop time in that moment and think about whats the best way to defuse this situation, I would not be able to come up with this great idea and especially with this great execution. 10/10

[@Ali_Clarkson]

I’ve been taking cat lessons

[@AbsoluteTwoddle85]

Even though I knew what was coming, i completely forgot about it during the course of the video so it still really made me jump! God knows what it must have been like for you! There's no way of bracing yourself for that, when you have absolutely no warning that something's about to fail catastrophically! Glad you were able to get away with that one unscathed!

[@Ali_Clarkson]

I probably forgot about it 5 times when editing and also jumped 😂😂

[@aznwierdone]

Holy crap that was insane. I wasn't expecting that bar to come off. It looked so unbelievably scary, glad you're alright!

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Scary enough for me to make an embarrassing noise 😂

[@aznwierdone]

Stay safe! Or as safe as you can with unforeseen mechanicals!

[@remipouliquen5422]

Holy crap Ali, nice save !

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thanks very much!

[@AndreasRavnestad]

Welp, my heart. That clip is destined to go viral :)

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Gonna pop in on insta tomorrow so we’ll soon see!

[@gazbailey4816]

This is all well and good, but could we just have a half an hour b-roll video of the GT... Probably my favourite looking bike I've seen! Well done not breaking your back on the fork snap! People have died from less serious situations than that!! You really know how to fall off gracefully. A true skill!

[@sir_damex]

That was the best save ever!👏🏻

[@redhatfactory]

That was impressive! The landing and getting right back at it. Wow

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thanks very much :)

[@davidbryanttrucking]

Dude. 10 out of 10 for that dismount. Holy crap. But please tell us you have a check in system with your old lady or your buds while you're out there by yourself. That could have been horrific. Thank God you're so good at gaps your bike can disintegrate underneath you and you still make it. 😬

[@winterwatson6437]

check in system is always smart-i gotta get better about that

[@Ali_Clarkson]

I thiiiink she knew where I was, maybe

[@ifitrollsrideit530]

@@winterwatson6437 I need to upgrade my phone to one with satellite SOS. I'm not much for upgrading but that seems to be something worth having if you like to ride in the middle of no where.

[@richardmiddleton7770]

With so much leverage with the long stems and forward bars, I'd be tempted to press a piece of solid aluminium into the steerer tube where the stem clamps and further down past the top bearing. You can drill and tap it to M6 so it also acts as the steerer tube bung for the top cap/bearing pre-loader.

[@cendaracing]

I have to admit that you have a beautiful trial spot in an abandoned quarry. We have a very similar, I would say almost the same looking abandoned quarry, not far from our weekend cabin. 👍 I usually go there on foot or by mountain bike, but I plan to take my Jitsie bike there and try to ride a little trial style. 😁 Otherwise, the back flip at 7:10 of the video was very nice. Artistic impression 10/10 definitely!

[@direcaodefensiva6780]

Impressionante!

[@lightningslim]

"Never in the realm of KZbin cycling has so much been saved by a swift flick and an adept arm maneuver." ;)

[@Ali_Clarkson]

😂

[@alimantado373]

7:09 😮😮 Viral short for sure. Im glad you didnt hurt your back. 10/10 survival.

[@petertaylor3150]

Keiran is an awesome rider. Met him at Radfest this weekend. He's also a top bloke and makes great coffee!

[@2Swift4u]

I have a feeling Ali is going to go viral with that crash! lol... I'm glad you got out of that safely

[@smudek1]

Damn, that crash looked scary, glad you're alright. Steer tube break it's the worst nightmare. Great content as always, cheers 💪👊

[@KevinSmithStrikeman]

Great vid Ali man!

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thank you!

[@csaba5415]

My god my heart skipped a beat as I thought that was it: spine. Take care of yourself. This seemed absolutely terrible but I am relieved you saved it so amazingly. 10/10 for style though, intended or not 😊.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

I’ve got the judges on my side it appears 😁

[@xzcion]

7/10 premonition of fork breakage. 1/10 commitment to keeping hold of the bike (probably for the best). 10/10 clarity and control of the dismount. 10)10 for spectacularly if the dismount. 8/10 overall.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

8/10 seems fair :)

[@pacmant3371]

That save was unreal. The slowmo really made it something else. Ps if you want to sell that control I'd be extremely interested. It's a dream frame of mine

[@Ali_Clarkson]

There’s a couple on eBay right now!

[@livefree6639]

that falling on ur back really scared me bro. plz be safe and healthy. very informative video.

[@HEREONOUTBAILEY]

Literally thought that was you lying in a hospital bed at the end of the video! 🤣

[@stephanez8036]

jeeez , you handled that chrash like a champion ! i was worry for you riding so far away from any hospital

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Kiiiinda sketchy trying this stuff on my own isn’t it!

[@stephanez8036]

@@Ali_Clarkson well i also worry for you when i see you using old stuff and mostly fork with short steering tube !! keep it safe, sending you positiv vibes from overseas !

[@ashleytombs]

Welcome higher or lower with your host Ali Clarkson definitely shows my age 😂😂. Interesting higher BB will suit some moves and lower BB will suit other marks for the flip 9.5 legs need to be straighter on the landing😂😂 Plus the last clip from Kieron wow

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Straighter legs…got it 👍🏻

[@Ali_Clarkson]

@@ashleytombs I was dead serious 🙃

[@ashleytombs]

@@Ali_Clarkson oh my bad sorry if I offended you

[@Ali_Clarkson]

@@ashleytombs (I’m never serious)

[@ashleytombs]

@@Ali_Clarkson Trolled by one of my favorite KZbinrs no words

[@jonlavigne3270]

This took me two days to watch. But it was great, hope you can fet part 2 out. I don't even ride trials, but I can see how that would be hard on forks.

[@tharunshiv]

That was the best landing I've seen, i expected a way worse ending to that crash 😂

[@desmation]

Points Scored: 3,506,333,802,489 Best Leading Role in One of the Gnarliest Trials Crashes Ever caught on video. Best Leading Role in One of the best Walk-Aways from a Trials Crash. Best Supporting Role in Stunt Props.

[@petesturtevant7642]

Ali, that thumbnail was crazy but the actual video was totally insane. How are you still alive? 😮

[@Ali_Clarkson]

I take notes from the cute thief on how to land on my feet, can’t always do it but it worked well this time!

[@deeranfoxworthy6069]

Title should be can you teach an old CAT new tricks. With a recovery backflip like that, the cute thief isn't the only one with those reflexes.

[@TheKennoway]

Some riding in there wow , glad you are ok Ali ❤️

[@3rdWorldNola]

For BMX, lots of street frames now have higher BB for grind clearance. Low bb is stability for old dudes. Some say high bb is like a skateboard. Low bb is more in the bike then on top.

[@pympin87]

you'll have to remind the cute thief to only steal new chains from now on

[@Ali_Clarkson]

And forks!

[@Emz_Jhaye]

That was scary!!! And that bar/stem came off!!! Glad youre alright after that. 😎🚴 Like a cat, nothing happened here. 😸

[@mister.kosmos]

would love to see second half on something like pallets where you can measure jump differences

[@Ali_Clarkson]

I’ve been thinking the same! I think I’ll take it to a local trials training place that has boxes etc, would be a good test there

[@nathanclair3495]

You handle disappointment and frustration well, I would have been ready to sell all my bikes after this string of mechanicals!

[@mattgies]

Looks like CT was proud of you for landing on your feet.

[@xssonlineltd4212]

You can have adapters made for the hydraulic set to adapt normal vbrakes

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Or make your own like I did with the back of the Echo 👍🏻

[@darrenoleary762]

I bet you’re good with pogo sticks Nice job You make it look easy

[@sirmez9597]

lucky lucky lucky man, that fear noise was real!

[@ExplosiveNotes]

Crash style score: 11/10 because you're human. If you'd be a cat, you'd have some work to do on the "yes, this is exactly how I inteded to to do it" just after crash phase. On a serious note, I'm really glad, that the result of the crash is not that scary as the thumbnail.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Haha noted!

[@SeraphXS]

Bad luck on the forks/headset man, like I said in the last video, when ya going to something old with wild geometries, gotta give ya self some time to practise how it rides, before ya try pushing for high/wide jumps :D

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Ain’t nobody got time to practice 😂

[@SeraphXS]

@@Ali_Clarkson psh! but technically, every time you ride, you're practising :D

[@canardweb]

I know this is part of the theme of your channel but I think you should ride one bike more. As you said, muscle memory is key so getting to "know" one bike will definitely help you riding it better. Also I reckon BB height is relative to how you want to ride. To simplify: new type of riding with hook techniques, less rolling and more static moves: high BB, but old school riding, more rolling moves, wheel placement and obviously taps: low BB . Pick your own! But you know all that, don't you? Nice save by the way!

[@Ali_Clarkson]

But how can I choose just one? 😂

[@canardweb]

@@Ali_Clarkson I must admit that's the hard part. I have chosen one for the last 10 years and it's a Crewkerz Jealousy. Never had a bad day with it.

[@Yennxfer]

Quite a scary fall, glad you didn't get hurt.

[@Costa518]

Nice saveeee

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thanks 🤘🏻

[@erikklumpp3464]

Man glad you’re okay 😅

[@ShredBikesPetKitties]

Love that shirt! I think I have seen it before.

[@ShredBikesPetKitties]

Also, so happy you saved that one. Scary.

[@HDJess]

How do you feel about disk brakes? They still work if you bend the rim a bit, compared to v-brakes.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Disc brakes are good, nice and quiet with good modulation and fairly reliable. The issue with comp style trials is that they’re not as precise as a rim brake, even with tight spokes there’s always going to be a little flex and movement and with the wheel being stopped at the hub this movement is magnified by the time it gets to the tyre so even with locked brakes there can be an inch of movement at the tyre…with trials sometimes needing to be millimetre accurate any excess movement can be the difference between making a move and not. Also discs are heavier than rim brakes and more prone to damage, especially when hopping sideways.

[@HDJess]

@@Ali_Clarkson that makes sense. Never though about the movement before, but then I can't do what you do on bikes anyway 🙂

[@malcyj56]

A snapped chain once gifted me a horrible concussion! Full load, full sprint, snap, weight transfer otb. Munted.

[@YanDoroshenko]

8.9 for the backflip. Hand flailing can be improved, but otherwise - pretty solid performance.

[@Allthatglittersaintgold]

Good god, that was a fortunate landing

[@vtownjester]

For as bad as that was, it went as good as it could!

[@Ali_Clarkson]

And I’m glad it did 😁

[@Sunspot-19]

Ali, while I like a high BB, if it can be called that... My FS bike is designed to drop to 0 drop BB under rider weight. My trials bike is a KOXX Red Sky stock at +35. Would take getting used to a +60 or higher drop since I haven't ridden one but think it may be very unusual. Carthy Bars!!

[@Sunspot-19]

7:20?? ALIIIIIIII!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hey now...

[@TheKennoway]

Wow some effort ❤️

[@draggonhedd]

Holy shit i was not expecting that.... Glad you're OK. also,. what ever happened to your custom forks? They still kicking around? Be cool if those made another appearance on a bike at some point. You think one of em would have been good on one of these bikes?

[@letsgoletsgoletsgoletsgoletsgo]

are trials specific pedals grip superior to higher end mtb pedals ?

[@Eagle71-vs3dd]

I think GT is more technical and comfort but i m only apasiónate biker ...Each one with a diferent style...Enjoy It

[@jakebraisher007]

Who else jumped out of there skin when the fork snapped 😂

[@xyrius]

Nice backflip! :D But seriously it's not a really good idea to ride alone. You were very lucky, but in a worst case scenerio it's realy suck if there's noone around to ask for help, call the ambulance, etc.

[@thingsstuff]

no no no no no.... yes yes yes! jezus what a landing!

[@Metal-Possum]

When are Inspired going to make a comp bike? :D

[@Ali_Clarkson]

They almost did a few years ago under the Trialtech name!

[@smgarrettify]

10/10

[@Ali_Clarkson]

😺

[@smgarrettify]

😹 20 year old forks, glad your part feline 🐈

[@LLkgy113]

Holy s***t! This thumbnail is crazy

[@ConnorSinclair420]

As a bmx punk, Mods look so much funner than the double penny farthing bikes. If they went with 451mm rims for 20" that's be perfect and no one would call it a kids bike.

[@OddlyTugs]

10/10 wow

[@Sunesha]

u guys should almost have som reverse mullet going =) as bias on back wheel

[@kczcb4697]

As the North Korean judge I give dismount a 5.5. Bent your knees and too much splash. Glad you’re ok honestly

[@Ali_Clarkson]

A fair score!

[@James-gm4lv]

Man chain snaps freak me out!!

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Me too 😵‍💫

[@UndCon]

Rough times.

[@De4thInc4rn4te16]

go buy a lottery ticket! and that was a solid 10 on the bail

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Haha I probably should!

[@olik136]

to me the 20" comp bike people always look like they are using a pogo stick- they probably don't even need spinning tires for half the moves

[@spinnymclittlelegs101]

11teen points

[@samuelt321]

10

[@teguhpriyatno9766]

Are u ok ...Ali ?

[@nickepps1746]

It’s just not happening today. 😢

[@oreocarlton3343]

Yo😮😮😮

[@Moodlesstimes]

10/10 BS!!!

[@indrekpart277]

Just do what you know and like. Progress from those instead.

[@wibblywobblyidiotvision]

Damn that could have been nasty

[@tonymighalls9667]

Spine of steel! 😅

[@YanDoroshenko]

Once you get your confidence up the rest of the body parts will follow.

[@Peter-ss1vb]

9.5 you lost 0.5 with the shocked look on your face.

[@sapinva]

Too much back wheel control. Five words I've said... never.