Video of the Month - October 2015

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chrisclifford (Nov 1, 2015 at 19:17)

Brandon Semenuk is without a doubt the most versatile and naturally talented rider to ever ride a mountain bike

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MmmBones (Nov 1, 2015 at 19:34) (Below Threshold)

Nope. He is the best Slopestyle rider ever, that's it. Kyle Strait is far more versatile.

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LoicFery (Nov 1, 2015 at 19:40)

You forgot Jared Graves as well.

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elong801 (Nov 1, 2015 at 19:43)

How so? Nothin against Kyle, but besides rampage what else does he win? (Obviously the hottest fiancé award too)

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danielkona (Nov 1, 2015 at 19:53)

I wouldn't be an American without saying Gwin is the best

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MmmBones (Nov 1, 2015 at 20:24) (Below Threshold)

Strait raced World Cups, got 3rd and 4th in Jr World Champs. He's won Rampage twice. How's Semenuk is versatile?
Gracia was/is more versatile.

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thook (Nov 1, 2015 at 20:39)

Semenuk is actually pretty fast. He may not race, but there's a vital one lap of him keeping up with a world cup racer and another pro.

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elong801 (Nov 1, 2015 at 20:57)

@MmmBones, again, Semenuk won Rampage AND slope style events... As in he was numero uno in different disciplines of riding. Kyle won Rampage, nothing else. So Semenuk wins the "more versatile" argument.

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trickland FL (Nov 1, 2015 at 21:17)

But can they drift like Kovarik?

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medievalbiking (Nov 1, 2015 at 21:25)

In terms of versatility, although Graves wins points for most versatile racer (4x, enduro, xc, dh and so on...) I think Semenuk takes it because who else on the above list is fast AND has the world of slopestyle DJ and freeride on tap? Gwin (to my knowledge) hasn't proved himself in the mtb world in anything other than DH (where he's a *nearly blasphemes* legend) and Strait neither has Semenuk's bag of tricks nor is necessarily as quick - Junior WC was a while ago, although he did do well at a slalom? recently. Semenuk looks very very quick, and I want to see him race. Yours sincerely, pinkbike's resident armchair judge. Also, Kovarik wins drift of the year award.

theedon FL (Nov 1, 2015 at 21:51)

@MmmBones just because Brandon doesn't race doesn't mean he's not capable of it. You have no idea how fast he is on a bike. Sometimes multi talented people choose to focus on the discipline that makes them happiest

Aaronhuang (Nov 1, 2015 at 22:04)

@MmmBones So what? Nico Vink raced World Cup and Fairclough did rampage too. And they both did quite well in a different discipline. But none of these matter, cause a 4 time crankworx winner with a rampage title proved that Semenuk is the best rider on this planet.

Artikay13 (Nov 1, 2015 at 22:52)

Personally, in terms of a mixture of pure bike control and style, I think Brandon wins. But not like he cares, as with any of the other pros. They may appreciate the compliments, but at the end of the day they're all just damn good riders.

medievalbiking (Nov 1, 2015 at 22:53)

^ We need top trumps cards

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scott-townes FL (Nov 2, 2015 at 5:31)

... and all you motherfuckers have forgotten about Cedric, just like Dre.

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JoseBravo (Nov 2, 2015 at 5:36)

where do you put chris akkrig? talented, versatile and out of this world bike control

enduroswag FL (Nov 2, 2015 at 8:35)

Martin Söderström shares this title with Semenuk. Slopestyle, Rampage, DH-&Enduroedit's, Streetskills...

AMrider04 (Nov 2, 2015 at 9:25)

My vote goes to Chris Akrigg. Doesn't need to prove anything. Just watch him ride... any kind of bike.

theedon FL (Nov 2, 2015 at 9:27)

I guess you got to throw Brian Lopes in there also.
How about Wade Simmons for the people champ?!?!

bmar (Nov 2, 2015 at 10:02)

The ultimate rider would have the speed of Gwin, style/finess of Semenuk, manliness of Bearclaw, technicality of MacSkill and the flow of Barrel. We could call it a Liger. Its pretty much my favorite animal.

scrippsranchDJ (Nov 2, 2015 at 11:06)

Gwin can huck too http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/5967306/

cptstoney (Nov 2, 2015 at 11:12)

semenuk is a slope style guy that can ride a dh bike quickly. strait is a freeride guy that can ride a dh bike quickly(wins smaller events all the time). cedric can ride anything truly world cup fast while being able to huck the shit out of stuff too.

MmmBones (Nov 2, 2015 at 13:07)

@elong801 those are both slopestyle events, more or less. Lyle has won other non-style contests.

anchoricex (Nov 2, 2015 at 13:11)

jesus christ you all think semenuk came out of the woodwork doing slopestyle only. The dude was f*cking raised in BC/squamish and whistler was his f*cking back yard. He used to race when he was younger, he rides his big bike all the damn time. He's not your typical run of the mill dirt jump rat, the kid actually shreds EVERYTHING. We tried to follow him and the party on Schleyer at Whistler and he was f*cking gone. His sponsorship and big money is in slopestyle, it's literally how he makes a living, but the kid freerides as well if not better then a lot of these folks you people are comparing him to.

MmmBones (Nov 2, 2015 at 13:22)

@anchoricex So BS is really good in his backyard and he's faster than you. gr8. did he podium at DHI World Champs? No, Strait did. Has BS ever qualified for a world cup? Of course not. He only does style contests.

MmmBones (Nov 2, 2015 at 13:30)

@Aaronhuang You missed the point entirely. I said BS is not the most versatile... Doing BMX tricks on huge jumps better than everyone else doesn't make you the "best rider on the planet"

cptstoney (Nov 2, 2015 at 13:41)

ok semenuk is faster then the average guy on a bike. id expect him to be.... still doesnt make him the greatest.

thook (Nov 2, 2015 at 15:03)

@MmmBones just because Brandon doesn't race doesn't mean he can't. He just doesn't because it's not what he finds fun. Doesn't mean he isn't versatile

MmmBones (Nov 2, 2015 at 15:26)

@thook I didn't say he was not versatile and I didn't say he can't race, I said he's not "the most versatile". I'm pretty sure anyone can race if they have the $, bike and helmet.

thook (Nov 2, 2015 at 16:16)

Oh ok. Strait definitely is a good racer and freerider. To me at least, if you add it up, strait has slalom, dh and free ride. Semenuk has dh, slopestyle, and free ride. So in a way theyre even

MmmBones (Nov 2, 2015 at 16:30) (Below Threshold)

@thook What are you talking about? Semenuk has no DH credentials. Kyle straight has a 3rd and 4th place finish at WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS.

chrisclifford (Nov 2, 2015 at 16:38)

No DH credentials? He might not be on the same level as Kyle (I said might, not going to debate this point) but watch the last segment of Strength in Numbers and tell me he can't ride a big bike fast

metong (Nov 2, 2015 at 16:51)

Wikibike Definition Semenuk Precision

Artikay13 (Nov 2, 2015 at 16:54)

I'm regretting commenting on this because I feel like this will never end.

thook (Nov 2, 2015 at 16:57)

Like I said above, semenuk may not race, but that doesn't mean he isn't a beast riding downhill. He holds his own riding with world cup racers.

JoseBravo (Nov 2, 2015 at 17:01)

or riding on 'rad company' with brendan fairclugh. Semenuk is f*cking fast. (but I recon superman would be faster)

MmmBones (Nov 2, 2015 at 17:14)

@thook & @JoseBravo You mean like eating shit trying to follow Brendog in Rad Company?

thook (Nov 2, 2015 at 17:25)

Huh? I never mentioned rad company. Never even seen it. We're probably not going to get anywhere with this so I'm fine with agreeing to disagree. They're both brilliant riders. I do suggest you watch his one lap (it's the one with Luca cometti in "Mexico") it definitely surprised me when I first saw it.

anchoricex (Nov 2, 2015 at 17:30)

slammed the door on all the trick or treaters the other night because none of those pussies had any mothafuckin DH credentials

dropoffsticks (Nov 3, 2015 at 11:15)

if we're talking about rampage, I'd like to bring up Cam Zink. Not saying he is more versatile than Semenuk, But he is a top rampage contender every year, as well as winning it. He also does slopestyle, and races, for example the nationals at mammoth, and the kamikaze games

MmmBones (Nov 3, 2015 at 13:45)

Yes @dropoffsticks, I would go as far as to say Zink is more versatile than Brandon. In one of his interviews this year he says Strait is "the best bike rider on the planet", so at least someone agrees with me.

whoswright91 (Nov 4, 2015 at 5:29)

What about Gee Atherton? 4x champ, dh champ, and has competed in Rampage.

cptstoney (Nov 4, 2015 at 9:15)

gee is more boring then watching paint dry. the dude can ride but has zero personality

scott-townes FL (Nov 4, 2015 at 10:04)

^ Maybe you should focus on the riding instead of silly crap like your interpretation of a rider's personality.

cptstoney (Nov 4, 2015 at 11:44)

still not as impressive as cedric. you know the guy with a personality and who won all you mentioned before gee.

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dropoffsticks (Nov 1, 2015 at 18:19)

I love all the content that Sram media puts out.

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WAKIdesigns (Nov 2, 2015 at 0:54)

It seems that Whistler gets demolished all the time by latest video crews, stop this destructive filming! #savewhistler #alineforrollerbladesonly

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marshie (Nov 1, 2015 at 18:53)

Its officially confirmed now. Brandon is not human

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kdstones (Nov 1, 2015 at 18:37)

Semenuk's Utah seg just cannot be watched enough... Here I am on the 10th time still going 'OH!' on that rock gap.

durza11 (Nov 1, 2015 at 20:47)

That cork 3 to tree grab was what got me going. Such a steezy rider.

northwestbiker (Nov 2, 2015 at 22:04)

flatspin

northwestbiker (Nov 2, 2015 at 22:04)

also have people still not bought the full movie? the whole thing cant be watched enough

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matthewzink (Nov 1, 2015 at 20:40)

Clicked on this thinking "Oh cool, some sick new videos", but then i realized ive seen them all multiple times

still watched all of them again twice. These vids are f*cking epic. Props to semenuk for being the best, and then topping himself again and again. #1 rider to me for sure

abzillah (Nov 2, 2015 at 0:59)

I was looking forward a Stop Motion video of rampage like the pic on the front page, but there is no stop motion video.

MelvieD (Nov 4, 2015 at 19:42)

youtu.be/u3uPZZQVoCg just saw this Playmobil bike video on YouTube. freakin Hilarious!

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weebleswobbles (Nov 1, 2015 at 22:55)

kyle strait is overrated... the whole rest of the field got robbed when he won rampage with suicide no hander

scott-townes FL (Nov 2, 2015 at 5:32)

Yup, his run was just the suicide no-hander... nothing else. Yup, he didn't have the gnarliest top section line or anything.

torero (Nov 2, 2015 at 14:01)

Clearly you did not see the last jump, after not hander.

torero (Nov 2, 2015 at 14:02)

Last year he also deserved the victory. He flew more than Andreu.

bigredride (Nov 1, 2015 at 19:35)

The rock gap is ridiculous....but if you wanna be blown away watch the vid of him overshoot it with style! Just born to be on a bike that man.

LkWebz FL (Nov 1, 2015 at 18:21)

They should change this month to "Videos of the month" Instead of singular. Way too rad

Flo-W (Nov 2, 2015 at 6:34)

Am I the only one who wonders how an event such as joyride with such a huge media coverage can produce such a poor video of one of the greatest slopestyle runs ever?
Honestly, the run is so good, but the video SO bad!!
When I was at Crankworx 2013 I counted dozens of gopros around the final jump of joyride. And this video looks as if it is just one single camera, standing at the bottom of the course zooming in, in spite of all the obstacle, lifts etc...

TheR FL (Nov 2, 2015 at 10:19)

I agree. Super run. It wasn't a terrible video, but I didn't enjoy it as much as the others featured here. Too much slow motion.

GOGRANDE (Nov 2, 2015 at 11:01)

my vote is for R-dog! #3 - all the way. I could watch that edit every day for the rest of my life.

onemanarmy FL (Nov 2, 2015 at 12:56)

R-Dog's got style for days. I'm stoked to see 2 of the most sytly riders in the world on the list. R-Dog and Sem.

torero (Nov 2, 2015 at 14:08)

He is in the wrong sport, his is the BMX...

FaastEddie (Nov 3, 2015 at 20:37)

This article has a lego rampage picture in the main page. Where is that from? I looked up Lego Redbull Rampage but nothing...

scott-townes FL (Nov 4, 2015 at 10:04)

it was POD a few days ago.

FaastEddie (Nov 5, 2015 at 20:33)

Thanks! I was hopeing it was a Lego Redbull Rampage Video! That would be fun!

twinsdad (Nov 2, 2015 at 0:26)

www.close2target.com/magazine/mountainbike/brandon-semenuk-overshoots-gap-video

Beau-Doug (Nov 2, 2015 at 13:09)

3bikes_3minutes Rocks! The steed with the speed and steez...

JTJantsch (Nov 2, 2015 at 13:28)

R dog rules.

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