Why I build Bikes // A Labor Of Love - SWORKS Diverge STR

[@erikherman1]

Eric, your ability to capture emotions through your story telling and cinematic style is something only few have the ability to do. What an inspiring video ⭐️

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

I'm really glad it struck a chord :) thanks for watching and for letting me know

[@scheherazadehaque]

The shot with Paula smiling and the sun sparkling really captures the new bike day joy!

[@johnbgriffinjr116]

That overhead shot of Paula hammering on the dirt with the lighting and shadow… magnificent man ✌🏼

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

When we got that shot I said "if my camera breaks and that's all we have, I think we're good" ❤️

[@samlunger8777]

"My wife"! Love it! Beautiful composition, as always. Bravo!

[@donnatosh2868]

Loved this-especially the shot with Paula riding and the Big shadow of the Bike! Awesome!!

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

Thanks! That was one of my favorite drone shots I've ever gotten!

[@margaretmangas3929]

Eric’s intro leading into the shot of Paula looking so happy on her bike, coupled with the perfect song choice - this perfectly captures the unbridled joy of riding and how it’s 1000x better with people you love. Made me cry, thank you for this ❤

[@eitanshushu]

paula was right. this is one of the best.

[@christophermartin9084]

Dude! Your shot choices, catching the light on her with the dust in the air, just an awesome story! I'm not handy, but this makes working on my bike a romantic prospect. Cheers to you!

[@fuelyourendurance8288]

Romance, meditation, peacefulness, wow you’ve made building a bike a beautiful mindful thing! Love this video ❤

[@davidhaythorn5983]

An elite triathlete, turned trail racer, exceptionally creative video maker and Vlogger, and music editor, story teller and Master bike builder, the list goes on! A very talented young man, love all your work, much love from the UK, David x Especially careful now as its your bosses bike your building. and after all my years of being the number 2 in a marriage, your never in charge but can still frequently be in trouble, lol, much love David x

[@pamnaylor298]

Beautiful! I can feel the love, enjoyment and passion in this! Wow!

[@JLeary-f7r]

Beautifully done, Eric. The love definitely comes through.

[@ΑλέκοςΕλευθερίου-ι1ρ]

That last scene put a smile on my face before i even knew it. Sending you both sooo much love aaall the way from Athens, Greece❤

[@plebianpicasso7027]

Absolute amazing video. Mood, music, videography, the shots, mesmerizing, good work.

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

Thank you thank you 🙏

[@cliffolson6005]

Just finished watching. Big big smile. Thanks

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

Thanks for taking the time to watch :)

[@rubberside3969]

There is definitely something mystical & therapeutic about building a new bike! And the video just blows that out of the water 👏👏🤛

[@wnegrini]

AMAAAAZING!

[@MarceloG..]

You are ruining youtube for me raising the bar so high with this kind of videos. This was so good!

[@annewinning9723]

Loved this story❤️

[@PVillapah]

No words, its a joy to watch

[@ngreenie]

That was really cool and felt really special. Very well done.

[@TimGwaltney]

I say it with each episode, the quality of your videos is unmatched on YT. Have great holidays!!

[@Cpatters25]

This video is everythinggg. I got emotional watching it. Bikes + joy + love

[@jaycougnet]

Eric, you are a very talented man! Loved the vibe!

[@sarahgreer334]

Absolute poetry Eric. ❤

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

Thank you so much :) Glad you liked it

[@jeremiahemitchell]

Now that’s a great love letter to the sport. You’ve perfectly encapsulated the feeling many of us share. Great work, Eric!

[@merlinjantz7849]

Such great vibes!!!! Beautiful and brilliantly done!

[@patrickfisher2013]

Beautiful video. Tumalo never gets old

[@DavidStearstree-lv6qz]

Just great! Some lovely cinematography going on there 👌

[@lewisgeyer1440]

Eric: You have so many gifts, thanks for sharing them with us.

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

My pleasure. I feel pretty fortunate that when I do stuff like this that lights my fire, people can actually see it and (hopefully) enjoy it. Thanks for taking the time to watch

[@TheBritishActingCoach]

Fabulous x

[@davepreston1900]

Gorgeous cinematography

[@stephenweber3691]

Very Cool 👌😎

[@beverleynoble190]

Wow! That was mesmerising ❤....you are one talented Guy Eric

[@RevBenGray]

Just beautiful!

[@sidneybonnet2727]

Your photography is BEAUTIFUL! Congrats!!

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

Thanks so much! Glad you liked it.

[@fabianperazaurbina9444]

Masterpiece! Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

My pleasure 😊. Thanks for watching

[@CintiaTobar]

Amazing video and bike! Paula is the one who should be kissing Eric!hahaha

[@jornjoha]

Piece of art 👌

[@mlegrand]

Garage goals. 👏 Wonderful video here that hits ya right in the feels. ❤ ps Ronin image looks 👌

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

Super duper deal at Lowes a couple years ago 👌. This was shooting 4k, not 6k, just mid-range codec too... absolutely love the camera. Glad the vibes hit

[@rogerherndon8384]

Beautiful. Thanks .

[@remygratton]

What a beautiful ode to your loves!

[@thomasberthoud9115]

Beautiful 😍

[@owendrew6708]

That was magic !

[@davidslat2341]

Absolutely lovely. Made my day. Eric, your musical choices are quite literally my only use of Shazam. Beautiful pairing for this piece. Happiest of holidays TTL crew!

[@timobrien256]

Bought a diverge last spring…my all time favorite bike….so comfortable!

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

Yeah didn't really address the bike itself, but it's our favorite gravel bike ever. If we got dropped by specialized tomorrow, I'd just ride that thing to the end 🙌

[@andreaolive5912]

I guess we know what Eric’s love language is!

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

💯

[@katarinamolcanyova7946]

Wow, really wow.

[@ursweidermann]

Dreamy. ❤ Breathing emotions in means of transport/sports equipment. Equating a form of life. Like Robert Duvall in Days of Thunder. 😉

[@sandroTXG]

Great video!

[@edutoro11]

beautiful and SOOO artistic

[@cyruse7027]

Amazing!

[@c2powadventures411]

🤯❤! Wow!!!!

[@timmccormick2902]

Storyteller 💯

[@hankwhalen9924]

So good dude, so good 🤌

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

Thanks Hank

[@cdnnurse01]

Beautiful.

[@Charlie-kj6xp]

wow, just wow

[@colinmilky]

Banger vid mate ❤

[@EL-fv2np]

Watching this made my day better!

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

This comment made my day better ❤️

[@benmilner3650]

So… anyone else ordered a diverge cuz of this video or only me? 😂❤

[@gregp2477]

Awesome Video.

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

Thanks for watching 🙏

[@oscarfranciscobadolato]

Hermosa composicion

[@SeanPatrick71]

Nice ❤

[@martinlevy5833]

Bravo. Another masterpiace❤.

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

Thank you 🙏 thanks for watching

[@KateSommerville-q5b]

Bike building asmr ❤

[@katherined.harris96]

THis was amazing! What's the feature on the bike frame between the top tube & seat post (seen at 1:25 & later getting an adjustment)? What a terrific short film. Loved the voice over that captured the passion and emotional resonance for this kind of work!

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

That's an actual supsension that can be locked and unlocked. The bike is called the Diverge STR and the little suspension there and in the stem is SO nice for rough terrain

[@damu6678]

Phenomenal video! Is that music put together by Nick?

[@coreynygaard2221]

vibes

[@jxrobles3]

U killed it G

[@HouseOfShanks]

Fuck yeah! That was awesome and a story well told

[@PeacefulRallyCar-pw3cs]

You guys got to hit the Vancouver Island gravel series.

[@soggywilson]

FROTHHHHHHHHH

[@itaikatzhandel]

Beautiful ❤ That artist is coming from Israel 🇮🇱 How did you find that piece?? Amazing 😍

[@bvjsk]

Nick is getting new bike ?

[@JulieMcPhilomy]

Loved this. Made me tear up a little for whatever reason. You made that happen over building a bike-genius

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

❤️

[@NickGoldston]

My favorite of anything you've made

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

🫶

[@BernardMolloyII]

I am pretty sure you just sold about 1,000 Diverge STR's for Specialized. Nice work!

[@megmikerodriguez6011]

Awww shucks...I'm blushing! Beauty, eh? 😁God bless, Megan

[@PLNog14]

fkcng awesome!!

[@lxturtle1898]

This should be entered in short-film competition. Sundance?

[@masdelolivine7336]

Très beau vélo🚴

[@ai7844]

Amazing work and photography! When is Paula gonna do a video where SHE shows ERIC SIMILAR amount of love and affection? Take care guys!

[@ThatTriathlonLife]

We all have different love languages, and one of mine just happens to be acts of service. And making videos and building things are two of my favorite acts :)

[@Runmaerun]

Beautiful.