Tree Lines : Fat Bike Trials
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.พ. 2025
- Four years ago I came to these woods at Cathkin Braes just south of Glasgow and scouted lines for an edit I wanted to make. Sadly due to very limited conditions needed to have dry enough logs and my vlog schedule I put the project onto the back burner.
Then the fat bike came along and I realised the extra grip would be a huge advantage on some of these slippery lines and the extra width could make riding skinnies a little easier...turns out I was right!
Don't get me wrong though, these lines were TOUGH! I try to do minimal correction hops to be as smooth as possible but this can give the illusion that these lines were easy or not that big... check out my wobbly knees in a few clips to get a true indication of how I was feeling!
In the end, after a 4 year wait it only took two days of riding to complete. These were lines I saw when I shut my eyes and every time I went to Cathkin and I never thought I would be eventually doing them on a fat bike!
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Thanks for the nice comments everyone! I see my mauled legs are getting a lot of attention…surprisingly that wasn’t from my pedals but instead it’s hours and hours of riding off piste and getting stealth brambles caught on my legs, those things are so sharp and would just shred me…very annoying!
Also people asking about my fork, I do have a vlog coming from this video where I’ll explain all.
Cheers!
That was excellent Ali!! Some really cool lines in there with a lot of trust in rotten mossy bark! Loved the music choice to! 👌
Thanks Danny, means a lot coming from the master of edits! 🤘🏻
Absolutely epic! Loving the fat bike trials
Who needs trails when you've got trials. Sick edit, I am loving the unconventional bike setup.
Anything a trail to a trials rider 😂
Ali, we’ll done. The time and effort put into setting up and moving of cameras, incorporating the drone footage, and selecting the music to maintain the vibe you’re looking to establish, are all impressive.
That is before the riding even enters the picture. Inch-perfect when ‘on’ and decidedly human in other shots. You’ve always been good about showing that trials is hard, and that to make it look effortless takes years of dedication and commitment… and even so, it doesn’t always go to plan. Thank you for taking us on this journey with you. Keep the vision fresh.
Thanks very much! It’s nice to know the efforts appreciated 😁
Well, Ali, I didn’t think that was you alone doing a 3-camera shoot... I thought you’d got a crew in, paid for by your sponsors. That was superb (and I’ve had 4+ decades working in professional video!) I bow to your skill on and off the bike.
UNCLE G.
maybe next time :P Glad you liked it though!
Super impressed Ali. The balance of music and trail sounds; the drone shots to segue between spots; but mostly, the satisfaction of seeing something as incongruous as a fattie riding along shooglie branches. That was ace!
Thanks very much Peter!
That tree line @4:50 was amazing.
Thank you :)
Proper video! As a former pro/open singlespeed racer for two and a half seasons, my entry was a fully rigid 11.78kg fatbike with a 30x19 ratio. I won the series in 2017. Seeing your video-although my XC racing did not involve any trials specific skills-brings me back. Without a doubt, tubeless FBR/FBF Minions for the winion on 65mm wide carbon tubeless rims. Yet Mr. Clarkson, you take it to a whole new level. Mere mortals are dumbfounded when you slay the trials skills on the proverbial ugly redheaded stepchild, the fat bike. Your skill and determination are always inspiring.
My favorite Ali video yet! So stoked to see you ripping on the fat bike.
Thank you :)
mmmmm, world class trials, deep house, nature and a phat bike!
Cheers!
The accuracy is a thing of beauty 👍
Big tyres help 😂
Epic video! Can really feel the Chris Akrigg influence, great work making such an engaging edit when you are solo filming and riding. More of this type of content please!
Thanks very much! I’ll try my best but this style of video isn’t always possible solo with just a few days…the stars aligned this week
Man this was quite possibly the best edit I've seen in a while. Exquisite riding, filming and editing all round. Well done Ali!
Thanks a lot Mel :D
actually insane. the coolest trials edit so far this year TBH
Thanks very much Mr Mibson!
Fantastic edit Ali, still loving the incongruity of a fat bike doing that
Haha yeah I never thought I’d be doing these on a fat bike when I first scouted them 😂
That's Insane Ali! So many big, slippery, and scary stuff. I love it!!!
Glad to hear it 😁
AWESOME job Ali! This video defines FUN ON A FATTY!!!!
Thanks very much 😁
You're bloody fearless! Great video, good music...just wow, I'll never look at a tree the same again!
Thanks Andy!
Absolutely love your content, Ali. Super refreshing to see edits from someone that rides at such a high level, but makes use of terrain that many of us have access to. Much more relatable and refreshing than watching insane bike park edits and such over and over, because I can ride down the street and have something to practice on with inspiration from your videos. Keep it up! The fat bike and full suspension trail bike content has been awesome…
Awesome,very good mate. That side hop to wobbly tree was sick
Thank you! I’m a fan of that line too!
It’s one of my life goals to get as close as I can to emulating your skill and grace. You motivate me by seeing what can be done. I don’t think I’ll ever be riding moss covered trees, but if I do, I’ll have you to thank.
Such an awesome video produced in just a week is astonishing.
Three days 😉 thanks very much 😁👍🏻
Superb Ali! A really cool edit many thanks for the hard work in making it and janking those massive wheels around
My pleasure!
This for sure one of the most beautiful non-street ride edit. This is just insane. As I said on the previous video you are the most stylish and technical rider i know. You're also so committed !🥵👊 Everything's insane so congrats and thanks again for making these edits.
(I'll share this edit to anyone I can reach)
🔝🔝🔝
I would also say that the self filming is impressive as much as the fat bike riding👊 you did an amazing job out there 🤠
@@cyp55 Thanks very much!
I've been following your channel recently and haven't found this style of video on your channel so far. It was really motivating and exciting to watch. It's refreshing to watch a video that is not story driven every once in while. Amazing skills. Keep up the good stuff!
100% agree!
I have a couple of edits but usually it’s too hard to make something like this in a week and vlog style is much more practical for solo production but sometimes stars align and an edit is born :)
Holy cr@p! Love the riding, the camera work, the music… everything!
Thank you! Not bad for three days work huh? 😁
this is awesome Ali, that bike is so cool!
Thank you :)
This guys skill level is blowing my mind!
Love your smooth riding, your humble nature and your funny humour. You are my favourite trials rider. All the best for you! ❤
Great video ! Magnifique 🤩
cheers!
Sitting here with big eyes and grin. That was awesome! I like these Yoda cuts, when there is no try.
Very good idea to show each tree first - giving a noment for evaluation - and then what can be done with it.
I'm glad you liked my foreshadowing :D
What an edit! Love these cinematic compilations of your riding.
cheers :)
That line at 1:10 blew my mind
Killer video 🤙
Glad you liked it :D
Fat Bikes unlock a whole other style. So pumped to see you take it to another level Props!
Thanks very much!
Love watching you ride the Fatbike , just wow
Thank you :)
Wooooow! That man is always improving what I thought was humanly possible on 2 wheels. Just a legend!
So good!! Tree lines are my favourite! Especially when combined with some rocks. Nature trials at its finest. Wish there was some of that stuff near me.
Tree stuff is my favorite to ride too 😁
Wow! simply brilliant start to the weekend 👏👏👏👏👏👏🎉
Thanks Graham :)
Worth the wait dude proper hill climby tree jumpy madness.
Thanks very much 😊
man big reminders of chris akriggs riding & videos - the music choice, self filmed style and of course the level of riding is amazing. really enjoyed it
copying is the greatest form of flattery they say!
Nice see the original forks back on the bike.
Getting Chris Akrigg vibes from this.
Some awesome looking line choices Ali!
Thanks very much Aaron 👍🏻
Riding trial in a natural environement with a fat bike without some safety stuff as knee pads or gloves is just crazy af.
This vid really shows that you are damn skilled. Love it!
That was awesomely amazing 🤩 thank you for such a fantastic vid 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks for watching 🤘🏻
🤯 you make that look so easy…. Yet in my head that looks extremely difficult. Leaves me a little confused… 😂 Want a fat bike now 😀
wait until you see the vlog then you won't say I make it look easy :P
Awesome. Somehow the fatbike just looks right doing that. Mad skills 👌
haha I've watching this so many times while editing the bike seems perfectly normal to me now :D
I thought..."cool, another Ali blog" . Within the first 30 seconds I was pumped & blown away. Top notch video, Ali ! Love the editing, lines + music. So good. Thank you for filming and editing.
Amazing edit ali, some seriously creative lines and next level riding.
Thanks Chris!
Brilliant! That is second to none.
Thanks very much!
that last drop was wild! great edit!
Thanks, that last one really gave me the shakes!
crazy edit and riding over a fatbike. hell yeah, lots of love from India 🇮🇳
Thanks Ronn!
Ali, that upload was amazing, really techy but still flow riding with nice music an an really great vibe, love it 👌
Thanks Christian :)
Exponentially more excellent than normal Ali!
The style and music has reminded me to rewatch some of Chris Akrigg / Victor foto makers fantastic videos from a few years ago.
I couldn't give a flying duck about fat bikes but have loved what you have been able to create from having one.
This pleases me, thanks very much!
The fringest of the fringe, and it is amazing! You've got me amped to ride and explore new lines now. 🤘
Wow, great work on this one Ali!
Thanks very much :)
Awesome, just bloody awesome. Insane riding Ali
Thanks very much Reece :)
Love this format of videos.. so satisfying to watch.. added to favourites so I can keep coming back to it ..
Great to hear 😁
Fantastic riding, and nice edit, especially the dolly zooms!
Thanks, the zooms came out well with the drone :)
Another epic vid! Thnx for sharing. Love the fatbike series 😄
Thanks for watching :)
Watched it again after your vlog: even more impressive to see all the processes and final video!!!
Awesome! I really like the pace of the video and the riding is fantastic.
Thanks very much :)
That was mint! The hop to the tree stump at 1:20 was sick!
Awesome riding on the trees!
Thank you 😊
The braes never looked so good😂 great little riding spot👌🏼awesome edit, good work👍🏼
Glad you liked it Mark!
That was insanely good, Ali! Bravo, mate!
Thank you :)
That had some real Akrigg/Leech vibes. Cleanest of all clean edits. One to be proud of for sure
Thanks Jude!!
Sick edit grand master!
Another chamber complete…
🙏👊👊
Haha thank you 😊
Love it, fat trials is a massive amount of fun. I have never even ridden my fatty in the snow. Awesome to see you riding a fat bike.
well done Ali mixing it up keeping it fresh 10/10 A*
Thanks a lot Dan 😀
Some of that stuff was pretty nutty! Total bike control and trust during some of these moves. I just did a video about learning some of the trials basics. During that video I talked about how important having the rear wheel hop dialed for more advanced trials moves........and yeah, this video shows how important that is.
I sure would like to see a tutorial on how to get into the rear wheel hop without starting with a little front wheel endo.
This is awesome Ali!!! Nice work!
I think that would have to be some of the best riding and trials moves you have done
You are enjoying the fat bike .
👍👌👍
Great work
Holy Crap! I had to stop the video 2 minutes in just to give you props man. Your absolutely killing it with this fatbike. I love it!
Thanks very much :D
So good! That’s got to be the first ever trials edit on a far bike!
Not quite, Chris Akrigg has before me and Pat Smadge has been killing it on his fat bike for years 👍🏻
Oh nice, I’ll have to check those out! Well this is the first one I’ve seen anyway ☺️
wow hardcore!! you are awesome! Great riding!! LOVE IT!
Thanks Steven!
My God Ali ! That was amazing ! I must say that was one of my favourite videos of yours. The editing, the angles, the lines, no dialog (not that I don’t like when you narrate your video), the soundtrack and, of course, the fatbike !!!!! I know this one must have been a lot of work (and pain by the look of your legs) Thanks !!!
I will for sure rewatch a couple times this video !!!
Oh shit, I just rewatched it. And I noticed the shot of the different spots at the beginning. Supercool how you composed them. Like going forward with a steady device while zooming out or in. It reminds me of some classic shots by Peter Jackson (the dolly zoom effect). Super effective !!!
@@danielgosselin9930 the old "Jaws" dolly zoom! I actually figured that out by accident, I had no idea you could do that effect in the editing, I thought it had to be shot in camera. I'm pleased you enjoyed it either way :)
Insane riding, edit and soundtrack 👌 bravo!
Thanks very much!
Amazing! In my believe definitly one of your top 3 videos. So much dynamics with that fat bike. Looks a bit like a game changer.
Nice! Congrats on the video! And exceptional riding and production!
Thank you :)
Incredible video Ali, I think this is your finest riding (yet). :)
I like the “yet” 😁
Seriously underrated TH-camr! I never comment on videos but felt compelled after watching this amazing edit. Your normal videos are great, but this is next level. Well done Ali!
Love your stuff Ali!
Cheers! 😁
Slickest video I've seen in a longtime!
Beautiful 😻
Ali, this was insanely good! The video production is not on super high level, but, who needs it, while I still can see how beautiful these lines are! 👍
Incredible skills Ali. Always entertaining to watch.
This video was amazing, seriously creative in so many ways. Shot choices, lines, edit, music, just an overall awesome video! If this was self shot, it’s even more impressive! Fair play, some gnarly lines in there, makes me want a fatty too 🤘🏻 Keep it up, channel has really stepped up this year, loving your dedication
Thanks Ben! Yes it was self shot, took three days in total!
You’re the Dan Foley of trials! Badass riding 😎
As a plus tyre enthusiast, this makes me very happy.
great to hear :)
Sick edit Ali!
As a trail rider, I appreciate the natural terrain and your line choice.
Cant wait for the snow to melt so I can try and teach myself trials riding!
I do enjoy the usual asmr bike builds/ trials sessions. However this is a welcome departure.
Cheers!
Really enjoyed that! Make the fat bike a mini series! Street next!
Thanks Damon! I'm not sure about street though, this bike doesn't like to turn at low speeds which will make riding street very weird plus despite the brakes being decent enough, the small rotors and huge tyres means the power isn't quite there for big power moves :(
That's an awesome video, great editing, great setting and best driving skills. keep it coming
Thanks very much!
Awesome this man. Fair play for all the self-shooting too it's so difficult!
Thank you, I'm glad it's appreciated :)
Exceeds your best ! The editing, sound n ruthenium and riding- to’ e invented a new thing- I want a fat bike ! Was thrilled on that first stump ! Great video
Unbelievably good shots Ali! You’ve outdone yourself on this one
Love it. Great music, weird bike, awsome moves 👌
Great to meet you at the end 👍🏼
Likewise :)
@@Ali_Clarkson have you been to the Ardgartan trails yet?
Fantastic edit Ali, one you can be super proud of!!!
Wow Ali ! This is amazing. Really Like what you did there. Those 360 zoom shots from the beginning looked amazing. Great way to implement those. Gonna take notes. Great Music , and edit. 🙃
I had experimented with draged out Keyframes as well , old video , old riding, but maybe you can get some inspiration as well 😀
th-cam.com/video/iKrqvvU75aY/w-d-xo.html
Thanks Oskar! I was a little confused when you said 360 shots but now I’ve seen your video (thanks for sharing, I liked the vibe) I understand what you mean.
I didn’t actually use a 360 camera though…this is a DJI mavic mini with just a wide angle lens. I got the dolly zoom effect by just starting cropped in and reducing the crop whilst the camera was moving forward. I had no idea this vertigo effect was possible when editing clips, I thought it was only possible to capture in-camera by zooming out whilst moving forward and it was purely an accident I found out I could do it with my footage 😊
@@Ali_Clarkson Cool ! Wouldnt have guess that this is just due to the wide angle. Quality looked non DSLR or similar. Thats why i thought it must be a 360 cam. As you see in my old video , you have more control with the amount of wide angle correction. But its a hassle to edit as you propably know :D And again great video Ali !
@@OskarAnalog awesome vid.
Thanks,
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Nice one Ali!
Thank you 😊
Sick. So many good lines need to watch again. Sure I missed some good stuff. Editing and filming just as good as the riding!
Much appreciated 😁🤘🏻
Massive respect for doing this, The amount of crashes you must have had during the making of this!
Thanks! I had a couple but nothing toooo bad, I’ll share them when I upload the vlog 😂
Great work and riding Ali 🙌🏻
Thank you 😊