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Rich

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About Rich

  • Birthday 12/03/1984

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  • County (UK Only)
    Manchester
  • Real Name
    Richard Pearce
  • Bike Ridden
    Stock
  • Quick Spec
    Inspired hex, front disc
  • Country
    United Kingdom

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    Male
  • Interests
    Trials, mountain biking, tennis, snooker, music, films, computers
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    Manchester

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  1. I'm not using a 48mm rim, I've got a 28mm rim on my Hex and am running a Minion on the back, dare I say in the super tacky compound! I honestly don't find it an issue at all and can easily get enough speed for manuals and bunnyhops etc. Obviously a street tyre would roll even better, but for me puncture resistance is more important and worth the trade off in rolling resistance. I've not tried those tractor tyres, are they any good? Sounds like it could be worth trying them out then if they are better constructed. That and a mixture of more air and riding smoother! I ride with Dave quite a bit and a lot of our rides have been cut short or don't even start because of his punctures, hopefully he can sort it out!
  2. Almost makes me want to dust off my comp bike and try and side hop up a 4ft wall.....for hours and hours and hours
  3. Looked like a really good comp, such hard sections with everyone struggling. Great to see Kenny still competing at the top. Some of the attempts at the kicker were pretty funny!
  4. Yeah, not ideal really, but if it was me I would sacrifice a small amount of extra rolling resistance for a far more durable tyre. They are missing a trick not making any 24" dual plys!
  5. Looking at the weight of the Contis (816g) vs Holy Rollers (778g) I doubt there is going to be much of a difference in pinch puncture resistance, it's the weight of a chocolate bar! Reckon you should get a dual-ply if you can find one weighing around 1000g, my 26" Maxxis tyres weigh about 1200g and I've very rarely punctured them, even denting the rim quite badly without puncturing during mtb/trials use. In my experience of riding trials and mtb and running £3 tubes it is the tyre that makes the biggest difference. You don't want to be puncturing £5+ tubes all the time. Looks like you have terrible choice in 24" tyres. Those Contis look very expensive and think it's the extra grip from the compound that you are paying for, not extra sidewall thickness, though I've never seen them so am just guessing really! What about cutting up some old tubes (I know you have plenty of them ) and reinforcing the sidewalls by gluing them on?! That's what I would try! Or run your tyre at a crazy psi, making your bike feel horrendous at the same time, and try and ride smoother....know it's hard when learning though.
  6. Rich

    Is The earth Flat?

    Top Stunting, such a good place to ride. Think we need a group ride there soon, need perfect weather though!
  7. Looked like a decent ride, let me know when you're next out! Im trying to actually get some riding done this year...
  8. Top stuff, really great creativity and huge moves as usual! Liked the video game style!
  9. I heard it is the world's 1st sentient/self-aware bike. My prediction for 2279 is on track...
  10. Rich

    riders

    Yeah some of the spots were pretty slick weren't they....hopefully it will be dry next time. Cheers Luke, was good to meet you all as well. Always interesting to see everyone's different approaches to obstacles, some cool moves were had by all! Liking your effortless big moves and spins! Yep I'm free that weekend so sure I will be doing some riding somewhere....
  11. Rich

    riders

    Was a decent ride today guys, do it again soon! I live in Eccles so ride Salford Quays a lot and often with Dave. Let us know when you fancy a ride and send us a message. I work shifts so im often there in the week... Think we've got a few keen riders in the area now so should be a good year, get involved!
  12. Saw this on dirt's website, looks like a really nice oldschool bike. New video on the way soon hopefully! Wonder if Mongoose will be making these available to buy or just as a one off for him.... http://dirtmountainbike.com/longform/pro-bike-chris-akrigg-mongoose-trials-bike#pDlMpzvlvCc6rsVd.97
  13. I'm 30 and been riding trials off and on since I was 16, I still love it as much as I did back then, try and get out once or twice a week. Not riding at the moment due to a badly broken foot in November (Mountain biking injury), think I will need a year to get back to riding properly, can't wait! As long as your still enjoying it keep riding!
  14. Rich

    2 Hour Edit

    Nice video, some of the locations looked decent! Was that all in Burrs Park then? Have to ride with you in Manchester soon, but I'm recovering from a broken foot at the moment....
  15. Oh right well that is encouraging if you had a similar injury and have been able to recover from it, from your last few videos it doesn't look like it holds you back at all!! I guess you can feel that it's still not perfect though? Theres hope for me yet then, I don't quite ride to the same standard so hope to be hopping up kerbs in a few months. Will be patient and looking forward to starting physio. That drop looked like a sickener! That sounds nasty, was that a big drop that went wrong then? Yeah I accept its never going to be perfect again but hopefully it heals well enough....bring on the moon boot!
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