The new video by street trial pro Gabriel Wibmer features a number of puns: Mainly on Munich's streets and squares, the trickster "bank runs" in every possible way; he significantly overdraws his bank account in the Bavarian capital and has to quickly flee to his Austrian homeland; there he commits further bank robberies with his Canyon Stitched CFR Trial.
But don't worry - it's all harmless, if anyone gets hurt in this wild chase, it's Gabriel Wibmer himself at most, who gets a few bruises when his tricks on the bike don't quite work and he lands next to one of these benches. Because Gabriel "Gabe" Wibmer shows street trial at the highest level in the new video "How Much Do You Bench". He takes on Munich's benches, ledges and rails and transforms inconspicuous places in the city into the ultimate urban playground. Locals will recognise some familiar places: Olympic Village, Arnulfpark, Landtag, Friedensengel, the UFO in front of the Pinakothek...
But the video is about more than just the skilful driving itself: With Cut Media as the team behind the cam, the editing is brought to life with clever stop-motion effects, match cuts and plenty of creativity.
Gabriel Wibmer: "Munich is one of those cities that offers endless opportunities for creative street riding. There's this perfect mix of modern architecture, unique structures and open spaces that are perfect for playing. On top of that, I was able to combine that with the beauty of the mountains in East Tyrol. I love how benches, ledges, walls and open spaces come together to create this huge playground for riders. I wanted to show that everyday places can be transformed into something much more exciting with the right perspective. You don't need much to ride a bike and improve your skills. With a simple bench, you can have a great time."
And the bike in the video?
This is the Canyon Stitched, built for just this kind of landing. With its carbon frame and a 16-tooth sprocket on the rear wheel, the lightweight Canyon Stitched CFR trials bike is Gabriel Wibmer's choice for urban spots.
Marc Strucken
Editor
