if ur flying over a root or rock section its going to be torture on an xc and u will slow down, where on the dh you will just float over. The big travel helps with drops absorbing the fall and reducing the force of impact on both you and ur components so that they can last longer. Also as you said these bikes geometry is more durable and are designed with this intent so you frame is unlikely to snap.
UH...OHHH..sam..you got a kid coming!!..gonna slow you down "DAD" lol..and as for troy the older stronger and more confident he gets the better he's getting and i foresee him becoming a great jedi knight..
How much faster does these downhill bikes actually have the capability to go? Say a track takes 5mins with a pro-dh bike, how long would it take a top of the line fully to get down the same track? Or has it more to do with durability of these bikes, as they tend to be quite heavy from what i've read? Regards from Denmark, where a downhill bike fits worse than a racebike in alaska!
Just out of curiosity, why was the guy at the beginning walking up the trail? Please forgive in advance if it was just coincidentally a short clip taken out of context.
Downhill bikes aren't made for climbing. They have cassettes setup to build speed while going downhill. That combined with the suspension will make it difficult to climb so most downhillers have to walk their bike up the hill. That's why downhill trails are done a lot at ski resorts during the summer months cause they can use the lift.
Jeff Fidler Unfortunately, in Perth, Western Australia, or most of Australia we don't have chairlifts to take your bike up, we usually rely on people shuttling us up the hill, so we have to push up. Hard work but makes the ride so much more worth it. Only the some ski resorts have chairlifts. :)
ok... after a long backgroundcheck on Seb Taylor I found his collaborating group '' KAYA PROJECT '' .. listening their music I did not found this track but .. I think ıt is an exclusive remix that could be made of ''Dark Tabla '' and ''Harem Bizzarre'' .. by the way nice video , ıam thinking of buying a semi-pro quality bike these days..
I'm sorry, another quick question...If you need a full-face helmet, why would you think you could get by without both elbow pads and knee pads? Just saying. If you think there is any chance you may eat shit and need a full-face helmet, by logic, wouldn't you prob want to have knee/elbow pads?
"I told you man, I wanna win". Damn he is cheeky guy. Makes me laugh every time I hear his interviews.
I remember when Sam Hill was the 'new kid' Junior ripper showing up at the US Open at Mt Creek and laying it down! Both these lads are pure shred.
This got me all pumped for the season and for riding! Epic.
Who ever is designing that new gear is is killing it!! I work my ass off for my money,,,, will be giving some of it to you! Awesome
My favorite kind of trail. Fast, flowy, and not that technical.
And rockin' song!
i agree, one of my dreams is to be as close to this kind of dh skill as i can get, and my other is to share the joy of mtbing with my child
I can't stop watching this! So sick!
'I don't want to be anywhere else but first', thats the Sam we want back!
Great video. I'm pumped that Redbull.tv is going to be streaming the World Cup races too!!
same here, it pumps me up
Absolutely totally super cool video! Amazing energy flow! Fav!
You guys arre so sick and so fast on the bikes, i don't know how you do it? Aussies All The Way!
" I told you man, I wanna WIN!!" Sam, the Boss
nice man ............crazy 2012....
This dude is raw bro
music in the background is Pethadin Beats-Kaya Project
thanks!
so awesome!! they're going to kill it!
MUSTTTTTT GOOOOOOO RIDEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
if ur flying over a root or rock section its going to be torture on an xc and u will slow down, where on the dh you will just float over. The big travel helps with drops absorbing the fall and reducing the force of impact on both you and ur components so that they can last longer. Also as you said these bikes geometry is more durable and are designed with this intent so you frame is unlikely to snap.
'He's just like a little boy on crystal i guess, he loves it...' I misheard christmas but i think it's more fitting
you are the man sammy!!!
COME ON SAM! we want to see more runs like the val de sol! get the determination and heart back AND KICK ASS!
no tengo palabras, impresinante
brosnan will be new world champion, young gun for the win :)
amazing video
MONSTER/SPECIALIZED LOVE IT
the king is dead long live the king!
Feel the bass in your spine *-*
Troy Brosnan!!!!Yeap!!
I like sam hill's riding style...
Like a boy on Christmas Day :)
really energizer.
Holy shit amazingggg video!!!
we will miss you sam!
Every i watched downhill video i grab my bike and do some awesome!
4 people disliked this video. why? its awesome.
anybody know where in Perth that first trail is?? Looks soo gooood!
every single time when i want to ride my bike i must sure i watched a downhill video after go ride =.=
the two best rider *_*
i want a demo soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo bad!!!!!!!
I wish i had one of those bikes.
AWESOME
Yo awesome!!!
PLEASE TELL ME WHAT IS THE SONG !!!!! AWESOME VIDEO cant wait for 2012 season
congratz sam!
I still think what these guys are doing is cool as shit!
Great video! And great music! BTW what's the name of the track?
Can u imagine how good Sam's son will be
Mad Sam Hill :)) nice video rider no comment :)
UH...OHHH..sam..you got a kid coming!!..gonna slow you down "DAD" lol..and as for troy the older stronger and more confident he gets the better he's getting and i foresee him becoming a great jedi knight..
How much faster does these downhill bikes actually have the capability to go? Say a track takes 5mins with a pro-dh bike, how long would it take a top of the line fully to get down the same track? Or has it more to do with durability of these bikes, as they tend to be quite heavy from what i've read?
Regards from Denmark, where a downhill bike fits worse than a racebike in alaska!
Just out of curiosity, why was the guy at the beginning walking up the trail? Please forgive in advance if it was just coincidentally a short clip taken out of context.
Downhill bikes aren't made for climbing. They have cassettes setup to build speed while going downhill. That combined with the suspension will make it difficult to climb so most downhillers have to walk their bike up the hill. That's why downhill trails are done a lot at ski resorts during the summer months cause they can use the lift.
You don't wanna ride xc on a down hill bike. They bounce all over the place riding up hill. Even with the suss locked
Got it, thanks metalmorgan & Vance. Ride on!
Jeff Fidler Unfortunately, in Perth, Western Australia, or most of Australia we don't have chairlifts to take your bike up, we usually rely on people shuttling us up the hill, so we have to push up. Hard work but makes the ride so much more worth it. Only the some ski resorts have chairlifts. :)
3:38 watch his forearm muscles flap around in his arm XD
nice :D where is this?
my favorite part of this video is from 0:00 to 4:06.
Cheers for reminding me Sam. I need to trim my eyebrows
This is specialized demo 8 :D
its a specialized demo 8 and its about 7000-8000 dollars. i hope your well off my friend
9 people work in Redbull Media House!
cool!!!
dude that kid is prolly gonna be so sick of riding by the time hes 18 he'll never wanna do it again
WORD UP!!!!!
Sam ...congratulates you a son :)
yeah
the score made by Seb Taylor and Tim Healey but I cant find the track !
Shit Sam is back and he looks fuckin fast :DDD
Name of the Song ?
the song is Kaya Project - Pethadin Beats
WOW............................
o video ficou muito bom! mais qual é o nome dessa musica??
Brendan ya no esta en el equipo?
which is the name of the song in this great video
aa a amazing!!
wooow!!
look at the clothes ! =O is that sam hill ? hahhahahhahaha
master Hill
What's the name of song used? I can't find on android with apps shazam or soundhound.
oleeeeEEEeeeee ¡¡¡
ok... after a long backgroundcheck on Seb Taylor I found his collaborating group '' KAYA PROJECT '' .. listening their music I did not found this track but .. I think ıt is an exclusive remix that could be made of ''Dark Tabla '' and ''Harem Bizzarre'' .. by the way nice video , ıam thinking of buying a semi-pro quality bike these days..
The Bass *_*
My dream
why not to like :) ???
I DON'T LIKE THIS VIDEO.....
I LOVE IT♥♥
fuckingtastic
I'm sorry, another quick question...If you need a full-face helmet, why would you think you could get by without both elbow pads and knee pads? Just saying. If you think there is any chance you may eat shit and need a full-face helmet, by logic, wouldn't you prob want to have knee/elbow pads?
elbow pads suck!
Its all abou what you are comfortable with.
Jeff Fidler Damage to your face/teeth is alot more expensive and more of an eye sore than grazing your elbows or knees.
SAM AT CRC?!
but why are bikes so expensive?
james doerfling is best biker :)
imma let you finish, but sam hill is the best biker...
Anybody know title and artist this song please ?
Sam in shorts!!
Song?
hahhahaha the same director Clay Porter :P
2999° like!😀😀😀
trek session 9.9 2013
o_O nice
Fully XC bike i meant.
plss song name ??
what is tihis boxxer
title of music?!
i want that bike about how much is it (USA)
Very Coool !!! xD (Y)
song? ;)
SONG NAME ?? PLEASE²