Martin Söderström: California Visit - Video by karl-burkat

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kinggwarn (Apr 4, 2011 at 11:34)

He's gonna go so much further on Specialized! He has a good mix of Specialized riders to mix with and shred with, should make some sick edits!

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toldownhill13 (Apr 4, 2011 at 11:35)

YE I AGREE

RideBikess (Apr 4, 2011 at 12:14)

Martin and Specialized, always surprises me! xD
up in www.ridebikess.com

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a1n2d3r4z5e6j7 (Apr 4, 2011 at 12:51) (Below Threshold)

It's so funny that Specialized "forces" him, or just wants Martin to make those video's that are all like: "My bike broke at the snow jumps, but NO, NO WAY MY NEW SPONSOR FRAME BROKE, it was chain/ fork blah blah blah." or "hey look, Specialized is cool, I can bunnyhop tailwhip, what means it's great!" You could give him a small full suspension bike for slopestyle and he would hopwhip it too. I wonder how identical would the frame they are working on be to NS Bikes Majesty.

rubbermeetsmud (Apr 4, 2011 at 12:56)

crazy tricks at the end!

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OliScale (Apr 4, 2011 at 13:10)

i think pinkbike need to upgrade their video player

spiffy (Apr 4, 2011 at 13:13)

You mean the Youtube embed?

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Rob-Chapman (Apr 4, 2011 at 13:15)

Meh I think NS suited him best.

jessedrury (Apr 4, 2011 at 13:22)

this is youtube video not pinkbike

toldownhill13 (Apr 4, 2011 at 13:40)

the new P bike is going to be similar to the prototype frame on the table in the meeting

toldownhill13 (Apr 4, 2011 at 13:42)

the blue frame not the silver chrome frame

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fooox (Apr 4, 2011 at 16:35)

Thought it was a bit harsh to shoot him in the end. They only just signed the poor guy

RampageRules (Apr 4, 2011 at 19:15)

tmac was just initiating him

dont worry. im semi/sure he survived.

LukeCowley77 (Apr 5, 2011 at 5:04)

Hate it when they add youtube vids cause you can't add them to your favs unless you find the pinkbike vid version!

cjm1201097 (Apr 6, 2011 at 8:43)

i love his style so much, such a siikk rider

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ns-bikes (Apr 4, 2011 at 22:36)

A small group of hard working people cannot be compared with a corporation like Specialized. Our track record might be short but we are getting there. Good luck on your new team mate

kinggwarn (Apr 7, 2011 at 11:27)

I'd happily chose one of your frames over many of Specialized frames though.

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mikelevy Mod (Apr 4, 2011 at 11:37)

Holy smooth! Killer vid, loved the look inside Specialized HQ

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joe-dmr (Apr 4, 2011 at 11:48)

i think he sort of suits the specialised

dawids (Apr 4, 2011 at 13:04)

specialized has kinda disappeared from the street scene. Not surprised that they are geting martins thoughts to develop a more street/ dirtjump specific bike and parts. Good for them.

mtbfraser (Apr 4, 2011 at 11:50)

coolest accent ever haha

brule (Apr 4, 2011 at 11:42)

Watching a jam session with Watts and Martin = rad!

Dusterr (Apr 5, 2011 at 5:28)

WOW!!! that must have been one of the most beautiful shot videos ive seen, i wonder what camera they used?
Im happy to see that people are starting to accept that he is with specialized now, its cool to see that he is starting to be a real superstar now and a part of that family. He is making more money and i acctually think he is now a big part of the evolution of freestyle mountainbiking

fholmgren (Apr 5, 2011 at 11:39)

for sure !

Bjammin (Apr 4, 2011 at 11:40)

SWEGGA (Swedish swagga)

ScottB-408 (Apr 4, 2011 at 13:50)

Ive been inside the Specialized HQ, they failed to tell me they had a pump track! The Sam Hill Room is so sweet too!

jamie-m (Apr 4, 2011 at 11:41)

that was sick! that p3 bike looks real nice

gavinmclean (Apr 4, 2011 at 21:52)

so im just going to do a bunny hop tailwip on the new bike...... nbd

garylucas (Apr 5, 2011 at 13:41)

Unreal vid,shame i can't FAVE it.Cos it is pure mint.Nice little article Karl.

Gringo.

Fogelgren (Apr 4, 2011 at 12:11)

Pretty sweeet Martin! do some street riding on the Notstreet is quite awesome to!

gerb-my-ryan (Apr 4, 2011 at 15:57)

he such a sick rider, no doubt, but its way better that hes with specialized

Fogelgren (Apr 5, 2011 at 1:29)

Actually, an american boy shoot our swedish hero in the back.. do you want war? The swedish riders against the american

like a trick war..

alkibogdan (Apr 4, 2011 at 11:58)

AHHHHH Martin is dead

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cork (Apr 4, 2011 at 12:03)

Because he rides for Specialized? Wow, that is what determines things for you? I personally like riders who have awesome style, are smooth, push their limits, and look like nice guys.

mikelevy Mod (Apr 4, 2011 at 12:09)

Cork nailed it. I don't give a rats ass who someone riders for, just that they kill it and are nice guys.

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Andiderbiker (Apr 4, 2011 at 12:11)

watch the end of the video and you will see what he wanted to say...

EuanBisset145 (Apr 4, 2011 at 12:16)

No Tyler despatched of the competition with his rifle

haha. Also there are so many great riders getting our sport noticed, go Martin!

limitedpelle (Apr 4, 2011 at 12:26)

I remember when I used to see Martin and other guys having park and dirt sessions in skogås, Im glad to see that actually someone of these guys making it into the sport. Aint that many swedes out there that making it to this level.
And its very understandable why he picked Specialized over NS, he earns way more cash from spec. But note that he still is sponsored by NS, riding with some of their accessories..

gwgardner (Apr 4, 2011 at 13:50)

haha guys relax. tyler mccaul shot him at the end of the video. he wasn't commenting on his career choice. did you not all watch the whole thing? apparently nobody listens to andiderbiker

Bmxerch (Apr 5, 2011 at 14:46)

cork's just a weenie. Love the vid.

MasterBee (Apr 5, 2011 at 4:11)

what is the last song, during the stepup sesh?

alex-rsd (Apr 4, 2011 at 11:47)

Great Video

itsallgoodproductions (Apr 4, 2011 at 16:58)

Wish he has still with NS

galliwasp (Apr 5, 2011 at 11:44)

I'm curious...did Martin put in some shovel-time before he rode the Post Office jumps? *Smile.* Rules is rules.

nouser (Apr 5, 2011 at 23:00)

watts has insane trickss!!!! backflip barspin to tailwhip:o soderstroms truck to tailwhipp should take best trick haa

easternbeastern (Apr 7, 2011 at 4:47)

Martin is such a sick rider!. and Greg watts! geez hes such an amazing rider

haffe (Apr 4, 2011 at 12:16)

insane!!! would love to go to california

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exeterider96 (Apr 4, 2011 at 12:16)

thats so sweet

DJNEK (Apr 5, 2011 at 5:43)

What bike is at 5:30? That things ill

lux-freerider (Apr 5, 2011 at 6:16)

DJNEK (Apr 6, 2011 at 5:29)

GT La Bomba?

lux-freerider (Apr 6, 2011 at 9:11)

yup

Hayden137 (Apr 5, 2011 at 11:19)

where do u add to favorties so sick!!!

Ritual-Rider (Apr 5, 2011 at 14:14)

funny when he gets shot :L great riding as well

RinkyDinkyStinky (Apr 5, 2011 at 21:21)

AAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA "Look at this Euro. **BANG!** OOOHHH!! Hyuh!"

ksmb (Apr 4, 2011 at 12:02)

sweet...

reecewallace (Apr 4, 2011 at 13:29)

Hahaha such a funny guy, soo good at riding bikes. Ending was funny haha

jptothetree (Apr 4, 2011 at 13:32)

bunnyhop tailwhip and the 360 barspin to tailwhip were the craziest parts.

MirrorEyes (Apr 4, 2011 at 13:40)

Martin is amazing haha. Plus the P.3 looks great.

nickis (Apr 4, 2011 at 16:27)

Im so stoked it gonna be more dirt jump street style frame!

elfreeridefreako (Apr 4, 2011 at 18:59)

does anybody know the first song? I can't find it anywhere

pokalface (Apr 4, 2011 at 21:36)

he's hop tailwhip is so quick!!i love you martin!!haha

fholmgren (Apr 5, 2011 at 11:40)

great vid, he's gonna go far !

LTmtb (Apr 5, 2011 at 13:56)

he was only a couple minutes form my house!

corbinselfe (Apr 5, 2011 at 21:42)

sooo sick martin kills it in every video!

snoolax (Apr 4, 2011 at 23:40)

what fork is he riding?

robrenaud (Apr 4, 2011 at 23:46)

Argyle 318....

simonsilver (May 4, 2011 at 20:13)

no, its an argyle rct actually

bikermanck (Apr 6, 2011 at 13:37)

martin is so sick

Mpmrkt (Apr 7, 2011 at 12:23)

whats the last song ?

DropInDan (Apr 16, 2011 at 6:46)

Thats so good

icarpent7 (Apr 4, 2011 at 12:23)

does anybody know what the frame or bike is that he is riding

dustingilding (Apr 4, 2011 at 12:25)

rad

FUSE318 (Apr 4, 2011 at 14:45)

sad he got killed..lolz

ChinoJ10 (Apr 4, 2011 at 16:49)

That's awesome !

pokalface (Apr 4, 2011 at 21:32)

so good!!

alexdjer93 (Apr 5, 2011 at 7:03)

song's ?

mrfox (Apr 5, 2011 at 7:24)

best vid ever

NSBikesphil (Apr 5, 2011 at 8:19)

so nice man!!!

rumisic (Apr 5, 2011 at 11:10)

soundtrack???

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jord-salop (Apr 4, 2011 at 11:44)

should of stayed with ns. but still an amazing rider

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cioncatudor (Apr 4, 2011 at 11:39)

martin WHY did you gave up NS bikes they were perfect for u and u were perfect for them. WHY................?

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Andiderbiker (Apr 4, 2011 at 11:50) (Below Threshold)

for the money.

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cork (Apr 4, 2011 at 12:01)

Are you kidding me?! Neither of you know why he went with Specialized, but I certainly couldn't blame him if it was for more money. He's out there risking life and limb and doing what he loves, more power to him if he wants to make a proper living at it. Having said that, maybe he just wanted to change things up, maybe he liked the bikes more, maybe he will have more opportunities at Specialized.. Maybe we'll see more of him now? I'm sure NS is an awesome company to ride for but don't judge him when you don't know any of the facts.

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Andiderbiker (Apr 4, 2011 at 12:05) (Below Threshold)

ok then you seem to know everything, just let me make my dumb answers for weird questions of some riders that prefer ns instead of specialized

spiffy (Apr 4, 2011 at 12:06)

Great video! Monday is off to a good start, even if Andiderbiker doesn't understand how life works. I want to see more of Söderström on a big bike now!

GoAnDRiDe (Apr 4, 2011 at 12:07)

cork is right, and why do these guys become pro? so they can make it their living so its pretty reasonable that hed want to make good money out of it, so hell why not go with clearly one of the industries leaders in the sport

Andiderbiker (Apr 4, 2011 at 12:09)

yes alright, that's a good reason to go to specialized... btw. the jump sesh in the end is awesome! cr4zy 360 barpsin to tailwhip and now stop commenting my comment, it was just dumb

ASPOCKALIPS801 (Apr 4, 2011 at 12:09)

I heard he snapped a ton of frames from them. NS still a great company but Specialized has a way way longer track record. They made some of the first dirt jumper bikes, and some of the first mountain bikes too. That says a lot, I ride nothing but Specialized.

EuanBisset145 (Apr 4, 2011 at 12:23)

Any frame will snap if it's pushed hard enough. Part of the problem is riders wanting super light frames, plenty of specialized have snapped too look at the 06 sx trail or the 06 demo 8. Nothing is indestructible, anyway I'd happily ride frames from either company.