Video: Behind the Scenes of Joe Smith's Hardline Heartbreak
This week we are in the Welsh Valleys for a very special race; Red Bull Hardline!
A special race takes a very special rider to succeed especially when you look closely at this ridiculous track. Luckily we have Joe Smith on our team and his success here is almost unmatched.
Take a look at some of the antics that are involved in the build-up to Red Bull Hardline and what went down in Joe's race run.
4th in Quali and fastest at the first split gave Joe the confidence to push hard in Finals.
Great to see Joe back up where he belongs!
Video - Miles Mallinson Videos
Podium Photo - Moonhead Media
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26 Comments
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brownstone
FL (Sep 18, 2019 at 7:48)
I think this is the biggest story from Hardline, the guy gets a flat and still podiums it. Amazing run he had going and way to finish strong.
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zaalmondjoy
(Sep 18, 2019 at 10:07)
Hot damn what a run. Probably flatted from the weight of his massive balls.
- 3 5
HimalayanSingleTrack
(Sep 18, 2019 at 19:38)
Best Comment Ever!
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FloriLori
FL (Sep 18, 2019 at 9:10)
You must be some kind of crazy to jump these jumps with a flat rear.....
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flyingfox49
(Sep 18, 2019 at 12:43)
Welsh Valleys!!!!!!
This is mid Wales not South .
- 3 0
aidy
(Sep 19, 2019 at 0:28)
That's the first thing i thought. but i suppose Wales is basically all valleys but not THE Valleys
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Primo123
(Sep 18, 2019 at 10:48)
Propane bikes looks so cool and unique. I wonder if that shock has more problems since its more exposed to elements?
- 9 0
tobiusmaximum
(Sep 18, 2019 at 12:40)
See that plastic thing between the wheel and the shock?
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zimtsticker
FL (Sep 18, 2019 at 23:32)
Nope - the little mud guard works well and the shock doesn't get any more grime than one in a "conventional" position.
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krazyjey
(Sep 20, 2019 at 5:44)
Amazing ride and finish . to overcome such a mechanical in that Race is Legendary . The cameraman at the end did the right move. Awesome Run !
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Franzzz
(Sep 18, 2019 at 15:58)
Yeah, Asterix for mechanic, well done Joe Smith!! 
- 1 0
Beicpinc
(Sep 18, 2019 at 14:26)
Enjoyed that!
Awesome run Joe,bit more luck next year,for a home win!
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ibis09
(Sep 18, 2019 at 16:03)
Am I seeing it correct, the shock is a little bent on the right?
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takeiteasyridehard
(Sep 18, 2019 at 16:52)
It sure looks bent to me. It's weird though, I doubt he bottomed out at all on it....
- 1 0
naptime
FL (Sep 19, 2019 at 0:04)
@takeiteasyridehard: the spring swells out in the middle on those, maybe why it looks a bit off
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takeiteasyridehard
(Sep 19, 2019 at 5:42)
@nojzilla: why does the shock seat at the top not look parallel to the bottom one? It's not just the spring. The damper shaft appears misaligned and the two ends are not parallel. I understand the spring can be bowed. Its other bits I used to decide...I would love to hear Joe chime in...
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ifanr
(Sep 19, 2019 at 8:24)
@takeiteasyridehard: I think it's an optical illusion with the light reflecting off the seatstay and linkage, and the angle of the photo. Shock is straight
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stiingya
(Sep 18, 2019 at 20:43)
WOW... friken insane! Nice ride dude
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BenPea
(Sep 18, 2019 at 23:27)
Gutted.
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