Video: I Ride Gravity #2: Eric Porter

Jul 24, 2012 at 23:05
Jul 24, 2012
by Mike Lawless
 
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Eric has been riding for Full Speed Ahead and Gravity Components since its inception and has had a key role in product development through rider feedback. In this episode Eric explains why he uses the FSA Orbit Option Angle Adjust Headset that allows the rider to change the head tube angle on his bike.

Porter shredding the Canyons Bike Park Fall 2011

Porter also gives us a look into his hometown of Park City Utah and some of the amazing spots it has to ride!

Porter shredding the Canyons Bike Park Fall 2011

Check out the FSA Orbit Option Angle Adjust Headset.

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Photography & Video by Justin Olsen

Porter shredding the Canyons Bike Park Fall 2011
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31 Comments

  • + 22
flag BackWoodsProductions (Jul 24, 2012 at 23:59)
 "we pay this homeless guy to shuttle us"... the life
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flag abzillah (Jul 24, 2012 at 23:29)
 It seems all of North America is bike friendly accept Cali. Frown
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flag scott-townes (Jul 25, 2012 at 0:37)
 Haha, you'd be surprised at how small the freeride scene is here in northern Utah. Its strange considering the south and the fact that Deer Valley has held multiple world cups. The Canyons Bike Park, Arcylon and the Trailside Park are really the first signs of the bike park-styled riding here... with the exception of Bobsled of course. Although the XC scene is pretty untouchable in terms of quantity, if you're into that style of trails. It may be more friendly here, although the Canyons kind of shot that when they put dangerous logs and bars down on the only DH trail to the base in order for hikers to use it, but I hear the bike community in Cali is pretty wild and strong. But I guess that depends what area of Cali you're in because I also hear some areas suck really bad, mainly with the vain-ass people.
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flag hamncheez (Jul 25, 2012 at 7:18)
 Dude, you ever ridden in Utah? The FR scene here is big. You need to get out more
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flag scott-townes (Jul 25, 2012 at 8:31)
 Haha, well I guess all those other guys that agree with me, including a few who are way more in touch the mtb community around here than I am, need to get out more as well. I forgot to mention the Raspberry Lane trail because the newly added top section, thanks to the hard effort of Bender and his friends, is awesome. BIG BERMS Smile
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flag WestwardHo (Jul 25, 2012 at 8:42)
 I don't know, the mountain bike hypocrisy is strong in Portland, Oregon. It makes it even more annoying that they claim to be "America's Bike City" yet there is less than a mile of legal singletrack in town.
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flag scott-townes (Jul 25, 2012 at 8:56)
 ^ Its because you were in Portland, haha. Next time you're there stop at the Dragon Herbarium, pick up some My Thai kratom and drive the hour/hour and a half over to Hood River to ride the Post Canyon Trails. I guarantee you'll change your mind about the area. Its extremely reminiscent of the EC... if the EC was on roids.
  • + 1
flag shredds (Jul 25, 2012 at 9:01)
 There's no fun riding in Connecticut...
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flag stokedcheech420 (Jul 25, 2012 at 10:15)
 haha no shit
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flag RESER10 (Jul 25, 2012 at 10:39)
 ^^^i like that answer(:
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flag brians20 (Jul 25, 2012 at 11:43)
 WHAT!! House in CO, DH trails and XC trails to house, 2$TACOS! Gravity, I'll be a tester for your products. Put them to good use here in the PN on some real trail.
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flag ectreeskier11 (Jul 25, 2012 at 15:14)
 you mean UT dude?
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flag hobblyjig (Jul 25, 2012 at 16:41)
 Its all about the $2 Taco's at The Canyons Smile Its only for bikers, everyone else pays double. Also, that was an excellent vid.
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flag buddme34 (Jul 25, 2012 at 7:02)
 I love the fact I can ride anywhere. But I like that there are more bike parks opening.
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flag general26 (Jul 25, 2012 at 8:23)
 Anyone know where that singletrack is located..need some PC DH for my roadtrip
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flag scott-townes (Jul 25, 2012 at 8:59)
 Stop in to Jans in PC, or I'm sure any other bike shop, and they'll be more than happy to help you out.
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flag andrewmeehan (Jul 24, 2012 at 23:56)
 fuck yes. im proud to call this place home.
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flag shawnca7 (Jul 25, 2012 at 18:26)
 Damn, that was a fast manual he was pulling at the end!
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flag reks (Jul 24, 2012 at 23:56)
 Mike, you're doing good work. Keep at it.
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flag minty1 Plus (Jul 25, 2012 at 1:51)
 This life please!
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flag philip92 (Jul 25, 2012 at 8:39)
 He's living in a very nice place! Smile
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flag skierdud89 (Jul 25, 2012 at 8:54)
 My goal is to be able to get a good job in a town like that and be able to support a family. That is the LIFE!
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flag skierdud89 (Jul 25, 2012 at 8:54)
 Sorry to be that guy but....

Song?
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flag FedericoGreppi (Jul 31, 2012 at 12:09)
 what's the song's name?
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  • + 1
flag socalshreder (Jul 26, 2012 at 15:42)
 WHOOO Gaslight anthem
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flag BIGD11 (Jul 25, 2012 at 9:29)
 i want to live there
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flag mbisset (Jul 25, 2012 at 1:26)
 2 DOLLAR TACOS!
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flag connorshredshotrock (Jul 25, 2012 at 21:42)
 Good edit!
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flag pumptracker120 (Jul 24, 2012 at 23:38)
 so true girl
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flag uglyguy (Jul 25, 2012 at 4:40)
 I'm so jelly.
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flag KennyKillsIt (Jul 25, 2012 at 5:31)
 same, northern germany is so anti bike it aint even funny
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