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Yeah the 24” frames were like £30! But I think I’ve done ok. The 24” version of Griffs current bike was £550 and that is a bit pants. I think I’ll be able to sell it for the same or more than I’ve paid when he is done with it.

I really wish I'd bought the 26" full build of this for my daughter when CRC were going through the ringer. Think they got down to about £300 for a full build or £70ish for the frame only! 🙈

So after an age of looking at kids bikes and not liking any, or the prices... I found a nukeproof cub scout frame for £100. its a cool thing. Total spend got a little out of hand but had some fun building it and the wheels. Had a random bonus at work so... Rockshox 130mm Recon RL (waay overkill but meh they were cheap, run a good amount of sag) Dartmoor raptor 30mm rims on DT clones 142*12. Maxxis minions tubeless. 9 speed 11-42 proper clutch rear mech. 28t up front on 150mm cranks (24mm shimano type steel splined axle). Gives an equivalent of my 32/50T 29er. Clarks 4pot brake clones (really really nice and dirt cheap) Its completely daft and Griff can't ride it the way it should be, but he needs all the help he can get at the moment, so I went for it. It needs some finishing off - pedals and some lower bars for sure, some crank/chainline adjustment but its pretty mega.

Yeah couldn't realistically turn it down, was only 40mins drive to pick it up as well!

That £140 is a steal 🤯

Just got back from picking this bargain up, £140 off eBay 😃 Hope Tryall edition front brake, Avid SD5 rear vee with some red pads on cnc backings, Hope stem, seat clamp and some Trialtech high risers. First bike I've been on in years that just feels amazingly comfy, pretty sure these are the same geo as the original mk1 Fourplay (correct me if I'm wrong) which I always wanted but they seemed to disappear off the face of the earth. Very happy boy!

Another new bike tomorrow, blagged a mint 2012 Inspired Element off ebay for £136 cause the seller was concerned the winner was a scammer so gave me a 2nd chance offer at what I bid for it 😅

What a wonderful idea!

Quotes, aging like a fine wine.

Have I missed the ferry? Just woke up

BB will be too low, would be good for basics like track stands and stuff but I assume you can manage them already

I have thought about possibly picking up some ridged forks, bar riser and change the gear ratio on my DJ but don't know if the geometry will work out

I'm 6'2" and currently ride a 20" (or mod) and I know of other tall riders that do but personally I'd suggest a 26. If your lad is riding at the skatepark might be worth trying to get hold of a more streety 26" bike like an Inspired to give you a few more options of what to ride

Hello all, Recently I've been toying with the idea of give trials a go mostly to give me something to do when I take my lad down the skatepark but unsure what bike to go for. I have been looking at a few onza pro's online but being 6'4 and with 20" wheels I don't know if it would be like trying to ride a kids bike. Are there any taller riders out there that have experience on a 20' wheel? if so how do you find it?

Nice! 🐐

I have them on my jump bike, I'm pretty sure it was from riding home as I don't remember pinching them at the skate park. I'm looking at options to run them on my trials bike, which will be more street than pure trials. I don't want to put max PSI in and was looking at a thicker tube, inserts or trying to run them tubeless. I can just about get the 2.25 in there as I have an inner tube wrapped round the chainstay. I've test fitted the wheel from the jump bike.

I've some insoles left from destroyed 5.10 shoes, I plan to use those if it's uncomfy without. It was around 40 dollars with shipping so even if I don't like it I don't lose much😀 I'm interested in bouldering too, so it might become my first climbing shoe. Ty for you comment though

3rd round of SBT series is on 14th July at Newcastleton. Online entry £15 . On the day entry £20 There is also a demo on 30th

If you're running 24" get Cast Stunt Doubles, I've been running them with Tubolito's since January this year and "touch wood" had no punctures running 30psi

are you puncturing due to doing trialsy things? your running a pressure to low and are pinching the tube. what width can you run? have you looked at dual ply options

Hi, I'm limited to the tyres I can run on my bike due to it being old and having poor tyre clearance. I've gone with Billy Bonkers as I have them on my Jump bike but I've had a few puncture with them. What is the best option as they can't be run tubeless.

Looks awesome!

Thank you for making this! I am just waiting for the clamps to be delivered but as a first time user of HS33s this was super helpful! Thank you again

That's a trad climbing shoe, so will have no insole as such, just a rubber smooth sole and a suede last, maybe a very thin plastic toe and midsole for support on tiny rock holds. I agree though the Adidas Five Ten shoes aren't a touch on the original Five Ten products, the build quality isn't as good. I don't think the rubber is as good either, It doesn't seem to last as long.