MTB Trials with Ali Clarkson

One of the highlights of my Sea Otter trip was meeting Ali Clarkson, a fellow KZbinr and world class trials rider who I've only spoken to on the Internet. We only had about an hour to spare, so I took the opportunity to get a trials lesson from him!
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[@SethsBikeHacks]

My mistake on the brakes. I get so many comments that mine are “backwards” I though we must be the only ones doing it. Thanks to Ali for the tips! I hope we get to ride again soon.

[@kuba555kuba555]

Seth's Bike Hacks not only does the US have the front brake on the right hand but the rest of europe

[@samschmelzer3380]

Are you going to sell your orange P7 RS?

[@Official_bigtango]

What happens to your inspired Seth?

[@matthewzuniga111]

All that is going through my head when you went under the bars on the box is Big Boy from Scotty Cranmer yelling "Spinnnaallll"

[@DMAN3000]

Respect for trying that with the brakes the wrong way.

[@wibmerfabio]

Haha yeah! Good to see you riding and filming together!

[@theflippinggecko1244]

Fabio Wibmer hello

[@tannerbegin4473]

Hi

[@bryanclancy431]

Shut up fabio

[@tannerbegin4473]

You shut up

[@bryanclancy431]

U shut up

[@FreeUpTheWeed]

*“Being scared doesn’t help you not get hurt”* -Seth’s bike hacks,2018

[@PARAF.19]

Some Kiwi 👍

[@botondbreznai8699]

Some Kiwi that is actually really true seth is a wise man

[@danchen1982]

yes, but being scared stops you from doing stupid things which could hurt. haha

[@trailrunnah8886]

It really is true! If anything, it ensures you'll get hurt, as you're way more likely to hesitate, which is a great way to crash. I find that once I decide to do something, I just gotta commit and go for it!

[@adamcvanwinkle]

Should be in a T-shirt

[@Rod.Machado]

"Pls dont hurt yourself" aka "dont break mybbike"

[@portlandshomlessproblem1728]

TheChosenThree actually looping out like that is how martyn Ashton paralyzed himself

[@judechandler5102]

@@portlandshomlessproblem1728 I thought he (irony) did it in a foam pit, but probs am wrong on that

[@mikuramsay]

@@judechandler5102 no, that's not how he got paralysed, he fell off a 3 meter bar for a live show, there's no foam pit or anything, he landed while twisting and on his head, which fractured a vertebrae.

[@vowski243]

I hate it when people break mybbike U spelt my bike wrong u wrote mybbike

[@TrailFeatures]

This is only more proof to me that Seth is life proof... The man takes hits like they are nothing!

[@agis43]

or the box was softer than ground we usually hit

[@heritic1hero]

Such a tank.

[@sohatee]

He's thicc

[@The_Dude_420]

@@sohatee he protec he attac but most importantly he's thicc to save his bac

[@DinnerForkTongue]

This aged very poorly.

[@WoodCoxfurniture]

I like the saying, "being scared doesn't help you not get hurt" So true!

[@mrknumbskull]

Downhill Dewey the only way being scared stops you from getting hurt is if it stops you from doing it altogether.

[@rabitoblanco]

I want to write this on the inside of my glasses!!

[@BaldMancTwat]

Yeah, in mountain biking. But not really great life advice. Often times being scared is the first sign of danger.

[@tblewis2003]

I use the saying embrace the suck

[@roadlesstraveledd]

ali clarkson, duncan shaw, danny mac are beasts! their trials skills are out of this world!

[@vformarallo]

check out fabio wibmer from austria ;)

[@ThinkyPain]

Jeffrey Lenosky sends his regards.

[@roadlesstraveledd]

Yes! Jeff Lenosky, who Giant Bicycles sponsors and amazing rider as well. Love his trail boss videos, his trials skills are also hard to match!

[@pkundrat]

Felipe Fabio rides with them in the Drop&Roll show :) But you are right he should have been mentioned together.

[@rideallegretto1933]

And Fabio Wibmer

[@adammoonface]

I can't believe you two got to spend some time together! I'm 34 years old, and I was giggling like a 6 year old, watching my 2 favourite KZbinrs mess around on bikes! Awesome stuff. As a MTBer/trials rider my self, I have to say Seth, you definitely got some balls!

[@TimoHaapasaari]

adammoonface all the same, but I’m 37. 😂

[@PaulThePunter]

Stoked you managed to get together! I can’t believe you rode brakes backwards, you’re a madman.

[@Krakenie]

AFAIK it’s only is Brits who have our brakes moto style (right hand front) as a standard setup.

[@SethsBikeHacks]

thanks for clearing that up! They’re very vocal in the comments about my brakes being oriented wrong so I thought more countries were moto.

[@Mr850man]

Aussies have them moto too

[@Salvotation]

i heard it's because of the side of the road we use rather than following moto, for hand signals.

[@LiamRenaut]

Not quite, down here in Australia and New Zealand we both run our brakes that way...

[@acalabash]

It hardly is only Brits. The whole Europe seems to be riding like that

[@Smagical]

Wow, being a trials rider I am impressed how well you took to the inspired. Plus that drop was gnarly! Well done. Ali is a rad fella 👍

[@JeffLenoskyTrailBoss]

Dude! That was great!!

[@cdubbz11188]

Yo! Seth, This compliment is huge!

[@aaron.biketrials]

Jeff, Seth and Ali enduro sesh needs to happen!

[@RGCastro7]

New video from Seth. Stop everything else!

[@bobdixon3048]

RGCastro7 you know the drill

[@Shawn-wt4kh]

You know it

[@darrentv1277]

fuck yeah

[@user-cd1rc7ch1z]

yes! hahaha

[@VagabondGFG]

I follow Ali already on KZbin and seeing this video pop up made me so happy, Ali deserves all the exposure. Also Seth you'r a brave man for doing that jump.

[@patricksheard1648]

Wait, Seth rides 26??

[@SethsBikeHacks]

it’s a 27.5, but what I really meant was that our wheels are around the same size-not like he was on a 20” trials bike or something.

[@tyjackson1850]

Seth's Bike Hacks that makes sense I was confused for a bit 😂😂🤙

[@patricksheard1648]

Seth's Bike Hacks ahh fair enough, I get what you meant, still did the drops as good 🤘🏻

[@tyjackson1850]

Patrick Sheard yeah it's almost at large as the north shore drop

[@tyjackson1850]

Phillip Holstein I ride 26 and 29

[@nathanchohany8169]

Ive been following both you guys for two years its great to see you get together. Keep up the good work fellas.!!!!!

[@aaron.biketrials]

I follow you both, was awesome to see this meet up. Ali has always been crazy smooth! Fair play Seth for the progression in such a short time.

[@FelipediOliveira]

I already knew who Ali was, he's unbelievably amazing. I'm glad Seth met up with him and they hung out, cause the outcome was this amazing view featuring these two incredible guys.

[@wreed3395]

Ali is the man!! I watched all of Ali’s vids like 6 months ago and couldn’t get enough! He is amazing! I like his video style and presentation as well. So cool that you got some tips from him, that was awesome!

[@coyb-rd1ft]

Recently discovered this channel a couple of weeks ago... so glad I did. Done nothing but watch these videos. Seth, you are a class act mate.

[@billcatt1485]

You don’t know how excited I got when I saw this pop up

[@julienherold5171]

So cool to see you on a trialsbike again. I absolutly love your trials-series and it'd be awesome to see a volume 2! And hopefully this video will help getting Ali C more attention. With his level of riding and high quality videos he'd deserve a lot more credit, followers, sponsors... you name it.

[@elohssa3949]

Seth, it’s great is your videos. I can’t wait to get out of the hospital and start trying to ride a bike again. It’s been over 3 years but all your videos helped pull me through. Just thanks again!

[@RidelifeTV]

Stoked to finally see you 2 collaborate Ali C has talked about it for a long time now and this video has come out great !! Great you got the chance not only to meet but ride and film together.. Good effort chaps !!

[@fivetengarage2867]

Ali's youtube channel is top notch. Awesome collab.

[@jakobsullivan8740]

I love trails so much thanks for bronging it back

[@jacobbain7257]

Great for sticking with all the new tricks!!! You got me into mountain biking and I love it.

[@Captainskot]

WOW Seth, I am also very impressed! Great job, loved every second. Coming off your recent injury (and the fact that I am still recovering from a leg injury that has kept me from riding for nearly 6 months), I held my breath for most of this video, let the breath out and said outloud "awesome!" when it was finished. Appreciate your channel very much, thanks.

[@straightnobraker4677]

"Being scared doesn't help you not get hurt" Quote of the year

[@billcatt1485]

Ali is awesome he makes great blogs and riding videos as an ally cat myself, I can’t stop watching him.

[@JeffKendallWeed]

Two of the best in the biz- great work guys!

[@Glee73]

another great video seth!! ive been following ali clarkson for a while now, and to see the both of you together.. Fantastic!!!

[@joshvere2461]

two of my favourite riders in the same vid!!!! amazing !! great vid seth!

[@mitchwarren1600]

That’s definitely worthy of a first try Friday on GMBN

[@leelipinski4667]

This was brilliant. I've been following Ali for years and only recently discovered Seth from Bern peak. So to catch this video of them together, was amazing. Thank you both

[@evancalitz4304]

the fact that you never give up, inspires me to the maxxxx!!!

[@frankhutton6747]

NO WAY! My two favorite MTBers!

[@Ricochetmex]

No way! I just read te tittle and I already know this is going to be great, ali is one of my favorite riders.

[@darksidecarnival5385]

Omg Seth!!! U inspire me. I'm hooked on ur channel. Ur enthusiasm for the sport gets me so amped. I wish I had ur courage to attempt much of what I see u do. I'm about ur age and I'm so glad I found ur channel bro!

[@tbone3428]

This is awesome. Watch both of you all the time.

[@lorenzoi635]

Yea..made one of Seth video in the back ground when he first started to talk with Ali. Hope you got to ride some of the trails at Fort Ord.

[@florihupf]

Oh man! Easter and Christmas on the same day!

[@gtasomogyi]

Man, Seth, hats off before you! You did really well! I watch both your and Ali's videos a while ago, and to be honest, you surprised me big time. :) Respect!

[@bhashem1]

That was so awesome Seth! I've been watching Ali for a long time, very cool to see a couple of my favorite KZbinrs working together. And it's great to see you back on a bike!

[@ReluctantRider]

You're amazing Seth! I can't believe you dropped off the big one.

[@camerononeill5355]

This is the best channel ever

[@TyBraek]

I love watching Ali. He makes everything look so easy.

[@kylestyle2092]

Magical moment when 2 of your favorite KZbin’s in same video. Thank you for this. :-)

[@evanbakki9033]

Hey Seth, I really did like he camera quality for the thumbnail! Keep up the good work

[@martialsunwalk9955]

"Being scared doesn't help you not get hurt" - Seth (my new life philosophy)

[@Strookeee]

oh man! i just found your youtube channel a few days ago and i already love it! can't believe i haven't found you before. i'm riding for over 10 years now. best regards from germany

[@stellacosworth]

Hey Guys, I really enjoyed this video! You two together make for a really fun watch. Many thanks!

[@CashlessCaptures]

If it makes you feel any better, I took out one of Ali's friends with my American brakes when I visited Scotland hahaha. (And also promptly did exactly the same thing on their bike)

[@peterlang5047]

CashlessProductions I remember Ali mentioning that in the vlog you were in!

[@CashlessCaptures]

Yeah George's arcade took me out in Chichester haha

[@Official_bigtango]

Cool video I’ve always wanted to get into trials riding

[@florinfrunzadinu7371]

Really nice to see this, as I am following both Seth's and Ali's KZbin channel. GJ guys!!

[@Streisel1]

Man... I have watched a bunch of your videos and this one might be the most impressive.. nice ride skills.

[@someoneelse1904]

What a nice bloke Ali is. Good to see a fellow Brit on your channel Seth. Nice work too, man. That drop looked pretty insane.

[@rsturba]

Ali is very talented and a really cool guy. Couldn’t click on this quick enough

[@0-Will-0]

Ro Fulton yup this. Always down to earth and nice guy. Deserves success more than a lot of you tubers.

[@cunrah]

I've ridden with Ali before, and come over from Ali's Channel! I'm subbed Seth! Keep up the good content guys!

[@slaQ83]

So nice to see this! Have been subbed to both for a while!

[@huntstyle]

Insane! You seemed to pick things up pretty quickly! I also like watching Duncan Shaw. He's had Ali on his videos several times as well.

[@botondbreznai8699]

Huntstyle he did a bit of trials earlier but still its impressive

[@BadIdeas101]

"Being scared doesnt help me not get hurt" It gets me hurt more to sketch out than to go for it

[@dustyfrasca1537]

Ali is my favorite trials rider I been following him a long while now the dude kicks ass real inspiration and awesome to watch😎

[@ohne_speed]

I've found Alis channel a while ago, it's nice to see you advertise him a bit. Definitely a nice guy with a top notch channel. :)

[@m1chaelsc]

It was awesome meeting up with you Seth. I was the kid with the canyon full sus who met you outside the continental trials booth. Your awesome keep up the vids!

[@SethsBikeHacks]

great to meet you Joshua!

[@m1chaelsc]

Michael is my name hahahaha

[@m1chaelsc]

Also Seth I’m thinking of starting a KZbin channel just riding my local trails in Santa Cruz

[@placesaroundus]

Sup Joshua

[@FlipChipSerg]

I've got the same 26" tires that Ali has!( yes, I've got an old school 26" trek fuel ex. 26" tires rock!)

[@DinnerForkTongue]

RoShark GD Hell yeah, 26 for life! 🤘🏽

[@cujows1844]

RoShark GD real men ride 29ers

[@FlipChipSerg]

Cujows you know what they say: big tires compensate for something

[@FlipChipSerg]

JK mate 29ers are cool too 😎

[@cujows1844]

RoShark GD hahaha it's like big trucks

[@rbrt2130]

This collaboration was a day maker for me! Ali is awesome and Seth is Awesome! Thanks guys!

[@bikinggal1]

I'm impressed, learning a new skill so quickly!!

[@NomadikEmpyr]

Ali Clarkson and Sam Pilgrim are awesome, and definitely underrated

[@NomadikEmpyr]

My phone's being a Dick, I could only read up to if you know...but I meant they're both underrated KZbinrs and just worded it wrong. I do know Sam was a hero and was thrilled when I found out he has a channel. And I believe he's competing this year yeah?

[@JC-km5xw]

Sam Pilgrim is like one of the biggest names in mtb I wouldnt call him underrated

[@aarontubehd2367]

That is Seth’s bike hacks

[@aarontubehd2367]

And Ali clarkson

[@isaacdowns1860]

Hey Seth didn't you say you were selling your street trials bike? And if so, how much

[@SethsBikeHacks]

I might not sell it anymore!

[@isaacdowns1860]

Seth's Bike Hacks that's cool man! Hope to see some videos with it!

[@rideallegretto1933]

Yeah don’t sell it Seth we need more trials videos

[@dmtb1857]

Definitely dont sell it man

[@georgetsarhatsidis]

Seth's Bike Hacks sell it and get a better one :D

[@WuYiQing]

"being scared doesnt help u not to get hurt" really great words to motivate in learning Bike skills. It Help me alot. Thx

[@xskyxfox]

I love this video! Dude reversing the breaks i see you doing so much!

[@caseydrach7067]

Seth you should do more trials

[@jctrails]

More vids like this Seth!

[@twgood5882]

This video was a subtle way of announcing Seth's wrist is all healed and he can put his weight on it ! Thanks post posting iterations of learning.

[@biketothetop]

Seth, that was great to see you collaborating with Ali, whom I've been subscribed to for some time now. I've also enjoyed his videos with Danny MacAskill. it's just so amazing how calm, cool, and collected you are as you do the most insane bike stunts. I love your attitude and demeanor! Nice to see you learning new stuff with another Pro!

[@omarmartinez7277]

Holy shit Seth.. I thought you were gonna take it easy!!!

[@SethsBikeHacks]

so did I....

[@dobbler9944]

Who the hell disliked this video!? U crazies

[@josephhickman4849]

Probably the most screen time for you in one of your videos, I loved the rider interaction, good video!

[@andyginther8562]

So impressive man! Awesome to meet you, one of my highlights at SO. Hope you have a blast in Cali.

[@fangyaohuang6211]

Damn, that rotor is sooo big!!

[@AreebH2192]

Cos it needs a lot of power to stop the bike

[@PARAF.19]

Fangyao Huang 203mm I think

[@morganmatthews9607]

“That’s like 1.2 Seths.” My new favorite quote.

[@timmygriffin]

Balls of steel!! You picked that up so quickly. Good job Seth!

[@diegao83]

That box drop was crazy !!!! Congratulations man, amazing stuff.

[@gamesmasterminotaur5179]

Nice video

[@benlemieux2482]

GamesMaster Minotaur how do you know there is no way you already watched it

[@baylenguy2602]

Seth you need to do something like trick shots MTB with Dude Perfect, seriously

[@dekiti]

Awesome! The best Seth's Bike Hack Trial video to date. Dude, you definitely have a future in trials. Cheers!

[@weschilton]

I gotta say, Seth, you're a baddass. You picked that stuff up really quick and looked 99% as smooth as Ali did. Nice job! He definitely takes it to another level, but I believe that with the right bike and a few months practice you could do all those things too.

[@itsmomoz]

This Ali looks like the punisher

[@drewguttormson9368]

Seth, you have a trials bike (inspired 4play). Now lets see some trials videos.

[@baylenguy2602]

Yeah I agree

[@James-pn9ux]

He already made a series

[@harzenduro]

Damn! I was so getting flashbacks to my beginnings of trials riding. You did it very well for the first time and then with the brakes the wrong way... Wow! "Being afraid doesn't help you not to get hurt." I'll have to remember that.

[@Martyboy84]

Love Ali and love this video bro! Scotland ♥. You're really talented man. So good seeing you with Ali and the GMBN boys. ✌️

[@michaeldunphy9756]

I just got a new bike

[@peterlang5047]

MD Outside what bike did you get?

[@michaeldunphy9756]

It is a Specialized rumor

[@peterlang5047]

MD Outside nice!

[@danielkotowski8958]

9th like sup Seth

[@automotivedistributors9708]

Damn man. Your skill levels are reaching serious heights Seth. That’s sick you got to ride Ali’s bike man. He is so skilled.

[@singletrackshredder5727]

Ahhh Seth you placed you back Derailer side down ahhh. Love you videos. Saw you at Sea Otter at the Diamondback both. Keep up the great work 👍👍👍👍

[@djnguyen4357]

First!!!

[@stradric]

Very happy to see Ali on here. He has a great channel with frequent Danny MacAskill appearances and lots of instructional videos.

[@stokedriders5184]

Ali Clarkson is a fantastic rider. Great job Seth for giving it such a good go!

[@montajfilms0]

Really good video Seth- love all of the trials vids along with your mtb ones👍🏻