Martin Söderström - brand new video
Martin Söderström, a Swedish talent at the bars, answers some questions and shows us in this brand new video what you can expect to see more of in comps for 2009.
Check out the Mini View and video inside:Martin Söderström, soon 19 years old, has always been my best friend and living next door, so writing this out of a bigger perspective might be a bit difficult for me. Also, my English isn't perfect. But hey, I'll give it a shot!
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A long time has passed since the time when Martin, me and the third musketeer, Jonas Arvidsson, were at the same point of progression. We did all those things with a mountain bike any beginner would do, only Martin did them like ten times smoother. As time went on, he became that guy who did not "try" a new trick - he just did it. And he did it with a great style. Looking at his riding style, one might think he has been riding BMX for a long time before moving on to a bigger vehicle. He's got that really smooth touch that many BMX riders have. But in fact, Martin has always been riding 24" and 26" mountain bikes.
How are you feeling right now?
- I’m great, thanks. It feels really good to start the season without injuries or bike-related problems. This winter has so far been a great time for me, riding in Barcelona, Berlin, Leogang and various skateparks.
Your bike is very lightweight, what can you tell us about it?
- Haha, yeah it’s light alright. It weighs in at about 10kg (22 pounds). It’s actually become like a hobby of mine to build my bike as light as possible without compromising it’s toughness. Since I’ve gotten all these sponsors, it made that hobby a lot easier. NS made a lighter frame, the Majesty, which suits me perfectly. Hope makes my brakes and Tune makes super lightweight hubs for me. That makes me a happy Marty.
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I’ve seen you hit really big jumps and big drops in the international contests, can your bike really handle all of that?
- Well, yeah, otherwise I wouldn’t be able to compete. I do feel that a heavier bike would be better when going for the big stuff, but it’s kinda nice to only have one bike-setup. And a lighter bike makes park and street riding easier.
What are your plans for 2009?
- My main goal is to avoid injuries and to still have fun riding. It seems like the Qashqai series has been canceled, so maybe I’ll go across the Atlantic this year for competitions like Crankworx.
Tell us something about this short video.
- Well, it’s basically what went on during three different days in three different parks. I learned a few new things and had a great time and I hope it’ll bring inspiration to some of you out there.
-Mats Romblad
Check out the Mini View and video inside:Martin Söderström, soon 19 years old, has always been my best friend and living next door, so writing this out of a bigger perspective might be a bit difficult for me. Also, my English isn't perfect. But hey, I'll give it a shot!
Photo by Jonas Arvidsson
A long time has passed since the time when Martin, me and the third musketeer, Jonas Arvidsson, were at the same point of progression. We did all those things with a mountain bike any beginner would do, only Martin did them like ten times smoother. As time went on, he became that guy who did not "try" a new trick - he just did it. And he did it with a great style. Looking at his riding style, one might think he has been riding BMX for a long time before moving on to a bigger vehicle. He's got that really smooth touch that many BMX riders have. But in fact, Martin has always been riding 24" and 26" mountain bikes.
How are you feeling right now?
- I’m great, thanks. It feels really good to start the season without injuries or bike-related problems. This winter has so far been a great time for me, riding in Barcelona, Berlin, Leogang and various skateparks.
Your bike is very lightweight, what can you tell us about it?
- Haha, yeah it’s light alright. It weighs in at about 10kg (22 pounds). It’s actually become like a hobby of mine to build my bike as light as possible without compromising it’s toughness. Since I’ve gotten all these sponsors, it made that hobby a lot easier. NS made a lighter frame, the Majesty, which suits me perfectly. Hope makes my brakes and Tune makes super lightweight hubs for me. That makes me a happy Marty.
360 Tuc nohander - photo by Jonas Arvidsson
I’ve seen you hit really big jumps and big drops in the international contests, can your bike really handle all of that?
- Well, yeah, otherwise I wouldn’t be able to compete. I do feel that a heavier bike would be better when going for the big stuff, but it’s kinda nice to only have one bike-setup. And a lighter bike makes park and street riding easier.
What are your plans for 2009?
- My main goal is to avoid injuries and to still have fun riding. It seems like the Qashqai series has been canceled, so maybe I’ll go across the Atlantic this year for competitions like Crankworx.
Tell us something about this short video.
- Well, it’s basically what went on during three different days in three different parks. I learned a few new things and had a great time and I hope it’ll bring inspiration to some of you out there.
-Mats Romblad
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Lacodeguy kills on dirt, massive airs and so ever (he whants competitions with giant dirts, 15m gap or more. thats BIGG i think
mcCaul too,he is such an impressive rider, love is style!
Soederstrom is more about technical riding, 'new school' i would say.
He kills at the park
so smooth & perfect tricks!!!
Haha lol 2-3 years:P he have win a f*cking qashqai event!!