Video: Reflecting With Wade Simmons by FreehubMag

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brycepiwek (Jul 10, 2015 at 6:49)

It's awesome to see this. Growing up watching all the kranked/nwd/collective series. Wade has always been my favourite rider by how stylish and smooth he could make even the steepest trail or biggest drop look. Not to mention how humble and personable he is. I got the chance to meet him at bike shop opening when I was 14 and after talking to Wade for a short while he convinced the shop owner to give me the big rocky banner that was suppose to go up in the shop and signed it for me. I was so stoked. That poster will always have a spot on the wall. If your reading this Wade, thanks for that and all the awesome video segments you made that still get me stoked to ride. Happy to see your still doing what you love and have an amazing family to share the ride with. Cheers!

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RockyMountainBicycles (Jul 10, 2015 at 8:27)

That's an awesome story, Wade's a class act!

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conv3rt (Jul 10, 2015 at 10:22)

no joke, back in the day my buddy and I used to call each other Wade and Richie anytime either of us did something burly or stylish. "Nice drop, Wade!" "yeah, sweet table, Richie!" I love that he's still a big part of the scene and not pushing a mouse around a desktop somewhere (like me). Seriously, having him out there showing us what's possible is a big part of why I still ride and love to push myself to new heights. Trail blazer for sure and still slaying trails.

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jordache-keepers (Jul 10, 2015 at 10:35)

He is a cool guy. He says he doesn't care about the houses and money but considering how crazy expensive B.C. real estate is, if you can afford a house in B.C., I'd say you're doing things right in your life. And his house looks pretty nice, cool looking neighborhood too!

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CircusMaximus (Jul 10, 2015 at 6:40)

Great, mature perspective on life, family and our sport. Plus, he is and always will be the smoothest guy on two wheels. He makes those slick, tech lines look so easy.

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CircusMaximus (Jul 10, 2015 at 7:59)

Someone neg propped me for this??? hahaha PB....stay classy.

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Kevh19 (Jul 10, 2015 at 13:05)

Probably someone with big thumbs I neg prob people accidentally all the time on my iPad cuz my stupid sausage fingers

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CircusMaximus (Jul 10, 2015 at 15:46)

Hey, I hadn't thought of that! Cheers

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Reeko79 (Jul 10, 2015 at 6:38)

hey, this was really cool. im 36, also have two kids and love mountain biking. Having kids is the best thing in the world. The next best thing is when you switch off your phone, take your bike and ride into a forest where noone can reach you.

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Dally666 (Jul 10, 2015 at 22:42)

Amen brother! I feel so lucky to be able to ride and when I ride I feel so lucky to have my family. Both make me stronger.

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MikeLammers (Jul 10, 2015 at 7:11)

When he jumped that Moreno Valley Gap in 2002 and I saw him pumping that bike in the air sort of to find that rhythm and balance… Man I was hooked. That NWD movie sparked something after I stopped riding. I got back on the bike and stayed on this time haven't stopped riding and I'm 47. Role model for every person calling himself a Mountainbiker.

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syncro (Jul 10, 2015 at 8:48)

4 years ago I spen a day riding with him at Whistler, it awesome for sure, at the end of the day we had a beer at a pub in Creek Side after riding Ride don't Slide, he ask if I had kids I answered no he said you should they are best thing ever. Now we have a 3 year old that ride with us on easier trails and yeah Wade you were right best thing ever !

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Sshredder (Jul 10, 2015 at 8:52)

Thank you Wade for defining the spirit of Free Riding with your bikes skills, courage and passion. Its sad that the Free ride era is a dying trend. I like to take eager participants down old School gnar to keep the spirit of Free riding alive. Lola R.I.P.

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DABIGSEAT (Jul 11, 2015 at 15:53)

nobody has explained mountain biking quite like this , but it was such a clear and vivid explanation ( I get it all the time why do you mountain bike....folks just don't understand the peace it gives you ). I don't know much about wade simmons but from want I gathered , he Is legend..........so cool to see a family of bikers. yea man ride out!!!!!!!

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TopperharleyPT1 (Jul 10, 2015 at 6:24)

Oh Wade, you inspired so many hucks and tweakers and skids. One of my all time heroes on a bike. Cheers bru.

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louis2468routier (Jul 10, 2015 at 7:00)

That was 7 minutes very well spent!! Absolute Legend!

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jdigdog (Jul 10, 2015 at 8:39)

Wade is such a fantastic embassador for Mtb and Rocky Mountain. It doesn't matter who you are he is always willing to chat and/or help you out. If only there was more Wade Simmons's in the world!!!

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captaingrumpy (Jul 10, 2015 at 16:19)

Nice video. Never heard of this guy but I really enjoyed watching him ride. I'm always working on my turns so my favorite bit is the slo-mo sequence that starts at 3:07 - perfect posture.

Thanks for sharing this, I love the freehub mag.

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freeinpg FL (Jul 11, 2015 at 2:37)

A rare thing when you can just be yourself,do what you were meant to do and inspire a generation of your peers. I'm sure many of our riding experiences have been influenced by Wade Simmons. Drop over the Marzocchi truck in NWD3 is imprinted on my memory banks for all time.

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EnduroriderPL (Jul 10, 2015 at 10:24)

If you are a mountain biker, there are 20 names of OGs that you have to know and Wade Simmons is in the top five.

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xcjunky (Jul 10, 2015 at 14:01)

I have sacrificed a lot to ride some amazing mtb: I have lived in poverty, broke bones, have been far away from friends and family and generally struggled to do everything I could to ride. Just like you Wade I have been addicted! I don’t regret any of it…thank you for inspiring me and a whole bunch of riders.

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nutelladonut (Jul 10, 2015 at 6:14)

I really enjoyed this. Makes me grateful that I'm able to ride when I have the time

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dmackyaheard FL (Jul 10, 2015 at 6:48)

Best film i've seen in a while!

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Roonsk (Jul 10, 2015 at 19:06)

Such a great guy and outlook on what he has done. If I could wish anything for my oldest son, it would be to be like Wade. Just love what you are doing

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RidingAllMountain (Jul 10, 2015 at 6:41)

Pretty inspiring, really stoked for this new series!!

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Kylehutch (Jul 10, 2015 at 9:23)

"flirting with death" Love it

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littlefisheries (Jul 10, 2015 at 9:58)

What knee pads? They look super thin/comfy for all day pedal, with a bit of padding.

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mtnfriend (Jul 10, 2015 at 10:55)

Looks like Race Face Indy's www.raceface.com/guards/legs/indy-knee
G-forms also fit the bill, I ride with them every day: g-form.com/en/pro-xc-knee-pads.html

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Roflstein (Jul 11, 2015 at 18:19)

Wade is great but God that I intro logo, looks like two angry dildos in brawl.

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yamaha0249 (Jul 10, 2015 at 7:03)

My Hero! Ride on Wade!!!!

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brajal FL (Jul 10, 2015 at 10:51)

this guy gave me the best 9 days of bike riding in my life... ride on Wade

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orcello (Jul 10, 2015 at 10:55)

You are Superman. Wicked Video

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theden (Jul 10, 2015 at 13:29)

anyone knows what is that kid-saddle at 05:04?

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Dally666 (Jul 11, 2015 at 18:31)

I was wondering myself. I think this is it ibert.bike. Thinking about getting one for my daughter. Looks way more fun and simple than a trailer. Plus if Wade uses one it's got to be good.

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pearler (Jul 10, 2015 at 17:04)

Great vid and story, very interesting.

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themadcarver (Jul 10, 2015 at 18:58)

I will never get tired of watching wade ride the shore. It is the peak of the sport to me.

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evilbikerider (Jul 10, 2015 at 22:59)

Wade is so rad more of these!

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kiwifamilyman (Jul 10, 2015 at 23:01)

That was great story,I have 3 kids and trying to ride as much as possible....

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loomis-school (Jul 12, 2015 at 10:57)

What happened to the RM pipeline? Remember it had Magura hydro rim brakes?
Also the big drop on a flat tire?

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konarider112 (Jul 10, 2015 at 7:15)

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oliverbrayshaw (Jul 10, 2015 at 9:28)

Is it just me or is the sag on Wade's forks set super soft?

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norcal77 (Jul 10, 2015 at 13:02)

More talking less riding, loved it.

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pinkdog321 (Jul 11, 2015 at 9:18)

It's pronounced- BOSS

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logcabm77 (Jul 10, 2015 at 6:20)

Livin the dream

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DRodrigues (Jul 10, 2015 at 6:35)

legend.

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preach (Jul 10, 2015 at 6:52)

That dude rules

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likeittacky (Jul 10, 2015 at 8:43)

"It makes no difference what a man does for a living,understand."

Don Corleone- The Godfather ,1972

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Schmitty (Jul 10, 2015 at 12:20)

Winning!

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Blawrence (Jul 10, 2015 at 13:12)

Legend.

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machuqueiro (Jul 11, 2015 at 7:37)

one of the legends

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intentbikes (Jul 12, 2015 at 10:40)

THE legend !