Video: The Perfect Heist With Wade Simmons

Apr 29, 2015 at 13:49
by Easton Cycling  
A Perfect Heist

by EASTONcycling
Views: 43,236    Faves: 331    Comments: 15


Video by Pelle Gustavs.

The Heist is available in July from Easton - www.eastoncycling.com

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  Image by Sterling Lorence

MENTIONS: @EASTONcycling / @wadevsimmons


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76 Comments
  • 132 1
 So good to see The Godfather riding in a video! Absolutely timeless style.
  • 4 0
 So long since I've seen him in a video - I didn't expect him to be on FOX. Great photo, great video.
  • 2 0
 I want to be Wade. Tequila tonight, tomorrow we RiDe!!!
  • 3 2
 But was it really Wade?
  • 52 2
 Never mind the video that photo needs POD straight away.
  • 6 1
 I kept watching the video, expecting to see that photo shot with the guard yelling, "heck, what the f#c@ are you doing" while the dude jumps out of the warehouse. I was left totally disappointed. Can we at least get a high res version of that shot we can use as a desktop background?
  • 3 5
 Im pretty sure that picture is photoshopped. Still makes for a cool photo though!
  • 11 1
 mtbcali1234 Yeah, Stirling Lawrence photoshopped that, and Simmons had a stunt double.

/sarcasm
  • 30 1
 Maybe the best trail ever!! Thank you guys! But honestly I don't get the whole sarcastic trail poach thing, I see it like this: If you build a "one-off" or a filming line specifically for filming and somebody comes in and blatantly poaches your filming line that has just come out in your latest web edit or about to - that deserves a beating. But just filming on a trail that really is in the public domain constitutes no complaining. Why is MTB such a whine fest? Did Wayne Gretzky thank the zamboni driver for finishing such great ice to kick-ass? Does Kelly Slater thank God for creating good swells, does Candide Thovex thank the groomers at the ski hill he tears apart?.... I just don't get the ego "I built the trail" stoking that is required to just shred a trail. Good work boys..now go ride it fer fuk sakes!
  • 2 0
 Well, according to some pinkbikians (such as a user by the name of santacruz-syndicate from NC) you HAVE to respect builders and their exclusive rights to the trails they build/maintain, even if the trail is on public land! And if you don't agree with them in anyway you will receive an invite to ride in the southeast where you will be met with a shovel to the head (tough talk on the internet still astonishes me).

What? Because he is Wade Simmons you trail builders that are so full of foolish pride and arrogance (especially santacruz-syndicate from Brevard, NC) aren't going to lambast him for calling you all whiners?

On a final note, by no means am I implying that Mr. Simmons agrees with me at all, but it was nice to see a known name in the industry call out some of the fools here on the PinkBike forums.
  • 2 0
 @wadevsimmons: fro rider days were my early years of MTB. Thanks for the awesome memories and awesome ads for Rocky Mountain. The barber shop scenario is still my favorite.
  • 2 1
 This should be interesting. [Grabs popcorn.]
  • 2 0
 @ricechrispy: I thought it would be also, but no one seems to care.
  • 33 2
 Seriously, that is one of the best photos I have ever seen. Cartoon like, or if the Matrix had bikes. Cinematic!
  • 10 0
 Something tells me this heist was a set up....
  • 8 1
 Did he hotbox the warehouse before making his escape?
  • 1 0
 You DON'T use grinder to cut a chain, it makes too much NOISE! But them sparks though...
  • 19 4
 you are welcome for the trail.
  • 3 8
flag greg1 FL (May 1, 2015 at 8:16) (Below Threshold)
 where is the trail?
  • 13 2
 Squamish
  • 3 1
 Good job on the trail she's a fun one
  • 3 3
 Oh come on leelau that is not Squamish Big Grin
  • 9 0
 Great trail gentlemen, will leave a brew for you at the mid trail kitchen... Wink
  • 5 1
 +1 for building that trail.
  • 1 7
flag kubaner FL (May 2, 2015 at 18:16) (Below Threshold)
 -1 for being a douche
  • 9 0
 Still the man
  • 5 0
 @wadevsimmons is amazing to watch, as always. The wheels look pretty much spot-on, too (depending on UK pricing). And Wade's on @foxracingshox forks and shocks now?
  • 19 0
 right!? Maybe has something to do with Fox now owning Raceface and Easton?
  • 2 0
 Could also be because marzocchi is going out of business again, so Wade thought ahead and made the switch to Fox
  • 3 0
 Zokes is only closing their motorcycle division.
  • 2 0
 airsoftesneeto is correct, it has to do with the Fox Easton Raceface ownership.
  • 6 0
 Wade Simmons... My brother says he's totally washed! #ridetothehills Awesome to see he's still on top!
  • 6 0
 Ride it like you stole it!
  • 4 0
 Confirms my suspicion to know that's the only way to obtain a Rocky these days. Kidding aside, great video and props to Sterling Lorence for such a rad image.
  • 3 1
 He is a inspiration for me and I think from all of us.
His style is unique! I love to watch his videos and I hope we will see further more of this stuff like this. Thank you Wade!! greats from good old Germany :-)!!
  • 6 2
 Come on ! Simmons can still shred like muther F****R lets see it ! not some watered down vid!
  • 7 0
 It's not his fault he makes the gnar look like butter - he's just that smooth.
  • 1 0
 Too true @gkarin, I've seen none smoother.
  • 3 0
 Looks like security at Easton leaves a little to be desired..... Maybe I go grab myself a pair of these wheels and take em for a spin?
  • 3 0
 perfect video to start the weekend! I love his style, cool music and also nice pic... Simmons=BOSS
  • 2 0
 Shitty criminal, he breaks in at night and is there until daylight to find one set of wheels.
He even puts his tyres, cassette and rotors on (there in the warehouse)
  • 4 1
 Nice video, nice style, nice bike. Fav!
  • 3 0
 Godfather doing a heist! epic.
  • 4 1
 Where was the MTB mounted Easton security force?
  • 2 0
 Legendary! The man who basically invented style on a mountain bike; AND still got it!
  • 3 1
 wade one of freeride's godfathers still wicked !!!
  • 11 9
 Another Cheesy MTB video to add to the collection. Hooray!
  • 2 0
 Bandanas are back in style! Sweet vid!
  • 7 6
 Hope you enjoyed our work
  • 2 1
 that was some great riding! :3
  • 2 0
 Whats the tune?
  • 2 0
 Band of rascals...
  • 1 0
 The Key
  • 2 1
 Wade is a Boss and that trail(s) look awesome.
  • 2 3
 you should get some Easton Wheels or something... poachers are going to poach though.
  • 5 4
 Glad to see you like our trail. Take advantage of that fresh dirt.
  • 4 3
 Good on you guys for building the trail and keeping it on the down low. Smart
  • 2 1
 Should be called Legend, not heist
  • 2 3
 Neat vid but the theme seemed a bit half baked. So little heist related stuff it may as well not have been in there at all... Neg props ahoy!
  • 1 0
 So if you put a pair of Heists on a Warden, what happens?
  • 1 0
 Classic smooth, more Wade please!
  • 1 0
 You looked better on 26" Wade.
  • 2 2
 Wade on Fox hmmm guess Marzocchi is done.
  • 3 1
 Good point man, he's been with Marzocchi for decades.
  • 3 1
 Probably because of Fox purchasing raceface, Marzo MTB is still going strong.
  • 4 1
 As stated above, it is because Fox now owns Easton and Raceface, nothing to do with Marzocchi.
  • 1 0
 POD - wicked !
  • 1 0
 Don't steal bikes bro.
  • 1 0
 sick pic !!
  • 1 0
 Where is the fat guy?
  • 1 1
 like a boss #wadesimmons
  • 1 3
 The last part is my fave line in P. park! Only i cant jump like that. Would luv to find that stash. I think danonow knows.
  • 1 4
 Wow it's almost like I've seen that trail before...
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