Awesome! So refreshing to see proper fast riders not having to skid and flick everywhere to try and create some drama in a video. So balanced and effortless and the riding does the talking
On sanctioned trails too. You'd think that pro athletes are banned from filming on legal trails these days and are bonused based on how much dirt they can fling off the trail and into the forest. Just needs some X-ups and bow legged tables and all will be right with the world
The same guy that lays big roosty skids, would yell at old man on E-bike puttering out on a trail.
This was a great unadulterated riding video! So smooth!
Just wanted to take a minute to say thanks for the comments and support, it means a lot.
To those of you asking about my bike, I did debate riding my DH bike for this project but ultimately felt that the Slayer would be a better fit for the trails and a more accurate representation of how I like to ride The Shore. I built it up custom for this shoot with a lot of DH DNA- coil shock, no dropper post, 36 tooth chainring, big tires ect. The end result is quite the weapon! Big thanks to everyone that helped me with the build.
For me that is the perfect mtb edit! Trail bike Shredding down natural(ish) tracks, no gimmicks. All mtb’ers will recognise how great the riding is, no need for flicks and skids to try to add to the drama. Great filming and editing. Great sound, not spoilt by over-loud freehub (just my opinion). Big thanks!
@thebradjohns: the tune was custom as we don't spec a Slayer with the DHX2 but it was based off of our stock tune for the Float X2. For reference I run a 475 spring in the DHX2 or 170 PSI if I've got the Float X2 on the same bike.
Congrats @tvanderham ! Another inspiring video like every vid i saw from you since "Ride to the Hills". Distinctive and unique Style. There is still no other segment then yours from Ride to the Hills that says to myself "Go out riding!"
Man! your style is proppely shaped through the years, like not so many other riders out there, also that style on bigger jumps (not here) are awesome, clean, effective! I know some of that trail in the vid, and some of the lines on small bike at those speeds? PRECISION!
@tvanderham: What an excellent piece of riding and cinematography! Makes me want go out and ride my Slayer, but...
Still haven't finished building it! Can I go as far as asking how much you weigh? I see quite some people struggling with getting the spring rate right on the Slayer first time 'round. I haven't mounted my SLS spring yet so I can still swap it if need be ;-)
Finally a video of someone riding rocks and roots. Buffed out trails with no features are fine but its so boring... Give us roots and rocks! Proper tech riding... even if he did take "Florida Lines" a few times...
If you've ever dreamed of being trail side to watch or ride with Thomas Vanderham, this is your 100 second chance. Front row seats, compliments of Rupert Walker. Closest thing to actually being there, i've ever seen, since being there!
Amazing pictures as always Sterling! Your slideshows on the Collective and Roam dvds have always been an inspiration for me. In these days of video streaming (so no bonus features on a dvd) is there still a place for these slideshows over (Phontaine) music? Would love to see that again!
Its a wonder this guy can ride at all: He is wearing gloves and didn't hit a shop and showing a fresh brewed coffee, or even slowly push his bike up a section of trail.
With all his short comings - This guy can ride fast and with style. I wonder if we now see riders with no droppers.
Jaw on the floor... bejesus Thomas V. That was incredbile. I think you just gave Bryn Atkinson a run for his cornering money. Without speeding up the vid
Just when you think you're getting faster on your bike, Thomas drops a new video and makes you feel like a fat circus monkey on a tricycle! Spectacular video, superb riding and amazing sound.
looks, just like when I ride --- except about I am about 10 x slower, my wheels don't leave the ground much, I flail around on the slightest of bumps. Ok, all that is really left is I ride a mtn bike and sometimes on the shore.
I wonder what it would feel like to hit the trails that fast. Do they get smoother?
Wish there was a video on how this video was made.....
Would love to know how many hours of actual trail time this took.
Camera guy sets up. TV drops in. Blasts past the camera. Stops. They review the video. TV goes back to rest or they continue to the next section. Repeat.
Stellar video.
Boost spacing and 15mm front axles have progressed the sport so much, its amazing how fast it can make a rider like T.V. that has very little talent able to ride so fast and smooth. BADASS, Mr Vanderham!
Vanderham... pffffff.... More like VanderBAM!!!
Come along way from the Seycove days.
Definitely one of the best segments of riding I've ever seen. You make those sections look easy.
Fox make the DHX2 in 230x65mm sizing which is what the Slayer has. Rock Shox have the Super Deluxe Coil as well. Not sure about Cane Creek DBCoil or other options but I'm sure they could make them if you asked.
Wow!! That's a crazy typo! Sorry Thomas!! Meant to say style, no idea how the phone auto corrected that. Any more please feel free to delete or edit my comment. No idea how I do. Apologies again!!
Trail, Bike and Rider -> Perfect Match!
Is your nickname "The Kid" still in use ?
Still haven't finished building it! Can I go as far as asking how much you weigh? I see quite some people struggling with getting the spring rate right on the Slayer first time 'round. I haven't mounted my SLS spring yet so I can still swap it if need be ;-)
Thanks!
With all his short comings - This guy can ride fast and with style.
I wonder if we now see riders with no droppers.
Dream - Have Sterling take just one cool riding shot of me to hang in the garage. TV must have hundreds.
Jokes aside, always thought Thomas had some sort of anti-gravity field around him. It's amazing how he seems to float over the gnar.
Ok, all that is really left is I ride a mtn bike and sometimes on the shore.
I wonder what it would feel like to hit the trails that fast. Do they get smoother?
Don't think any half nelson but could be wrong
Your right Boss!
And all without needless thrashing of berms to make him look "cooler". Take note, kids.
Solid calculated riding, sick!
Listen for the pedal snapper at 0:42 !