Bicycle | E-Bike Expert Witness, David Brinton, OLY
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Feedback from retaining attorneys reflects the clarity,
thoroughness, and value of David Brinton’s expert
analysis and litigation work product.
“Your input was vital, and we could not have resolved it
without your opinions. We thank you for your assistance
in this matter and look forward to working with you again.”
— Defense Counsel, California
CV Available Upon Request
Bicycle Expert Witness
Bicycle and E-Bike Expert Witness Services
Since 2018, Coach Brinton has been regularly retained by both plaintiff and defense attorneys as a bicycle expert witness in litigation matters involving bicycle and e-bike safety, standard of care, rider actions, and bicycle maintenance. His work includes detailed Strava/GPS analysis, comprehensive expert reports, testimony, bicycle handling analysis, roadway and route assessment, and evaluation of mechanical or maintenance-related issues.
Related Expertise
Coach Brinton’s opinions are informed by more than 300,000 miles of riding experience, Olympic-level racing, decades of coaching, extensive bicycle fitting experience, and more than 17 years as a Hollywood stuntman specializing in technical bicycle crashes, evasive maneuvers, and bicycle handling. He is well versed in bicycle safety, e-bike operation, standard of care, solo and group riding dynamics, roadway defects, rider-skill assessments, fault contribution, bicycle maintenance, bike fitting, coaching practices, and detailed Strava/GPS ride analysis.
Distinctive Litigation Support
Coach Brinton brings a unique combination of elite riding experience, crash-mechanism awareness, technical bicycle handling knowledge, and visual evidence development. His litigation support has included site inspections, bicycle inspections, Strava and GPS analysis, high-definition action video, multi-camera POV capture, crash-scene documentation, and reenactment-style demonstrations prepared for expert witness analysis.
Coaching Experience
- Private coaching – Over 6,000 skills and safety sessions for novice‑pro riders and racers (ages 2 – 87) since 1984
- Group ride and event coaching – Conducted over 100 “Epic Rides,” over 100 clinics, and over 500 small group sessions
- Emphasis – safe riding, traffic awareness, handling skills, bike fitting & maintenance, etiquette
- Bike fittings – precisely fitted over 5,000 bicycles and e-bikes since 1985
- LAPD – skills coach for Bike Unit founder and coordinators, Captain of the Police Academy, and many recruits and officers
Racing Experience
- U.S. Olympic Track Cycling Team – Seoul 1988
- Four‑time Masters World Track Champion – 2013, 2014, 2015
- Pro mountain‑bike racer (XC & downhill) – 1989 – 1990
- BMX racer & stunt performer – 1977 – 1981
- 300 000 + total miles ridden across road, MTB, and BMX disciplines
Crash / Stunt Experience
- Hollywood stuntman / coordinator – bicycle specialist (car hits, lay‑downs, jumps) 1985 – 2001
- Stuntman, TV series Pacific Blue – five seasons 1996 – 2000
- Expert in safe planning & execution of bicycle crashes and vehicle impacts
— Brinton’s Bicycle Stunt Skills —
— Brinton Teaching MTB Stunts —
