Brettoll

Little further today, new hoses and the chain / tensioner.. all that is left is to whack on some old rotors and bleed the brakes, then she is ready!

Hello hive-mind, Finishing up a 609 build and need to get a post and clamp for the seat.. but wanted to check the sizing and/if they differed build by build? Chatting to @Robq7653 his is a 28.6.. and with no measuring tools to hand (well other than busking it with a tape measure) opening it up to some insight for those who know? Cheers! Brett

Really enjoyed that @IanJohnstone, as a fellow 40 something who has always been in and out of trials since I was teenager, some of it resonates nicely about why you should just get out and do it, looking at it with a different lens being older - though the body giving out is the shadow hanging over!

Just looking at that, seems a superb option - stealthy Ti rail is decent look and cost! Thank you sir!

Random, but wondering what people ran / run as a saddle on their Leeson 609's. Last few bits to finish off my build of one and after some inspiration.. I know Clive had some custom ones made up, but they are rare as rocking horse sh*t. Recall some low profile carbon / Ti XC somewhere in my memory?! I find BMX seats a little too big and clumsy looking and tried the Tioga Spyders on a different 24" and it wrecked my ankles. Cheers! Brett

That was so good! The transitions to terrains mid move were nice touch, also a cheeky squeaker in there.. 10/10

Hi Jonny, That is a mighty fine bit of bike you have there! Shame it has come to part ways.. Forum is pretty quiet for buying and selling - but there is a section you can scroll through to give you some ideas on price. You will likely get asked to split it, which if you have the time and patience can make a good bit of cash, full bikes are usually harder to sell and go for less.. though you have some trick bits with the Team Hope green bits (those are rare as were only given to team riders, never sold to us general plebs). It is also worth checking out Facebook - there are some for sale pages you can use - https://www.facebook.com/groups/332820906893533 // https://www.facebook.com/groups/843173502765234 Good luck with the sale! She is a beauty. Brett

I guess how long are you willing to travel and what you want to do? If you aren't too fussed by the tourist parts of London, Brixton is likely your best bet - great mix of bars, market, some funky stores etc. 20ish mins to north of the river and tourist / Christmas fun! Personal favourite is Dalston (next to Shoreditch, once the hipster capital of London) straight run of bars etc. through the centre - Three Sheets is a small but great cocktail bar short walk from Dalston Junction tube station - 25 mins to central London on tube again. Shoreditch has changed a bit from the old days of old celeb spotting, super cool neighbourhood - The Looking Glass is a bit quirky as a cocktail bar mind, but best in a group. Hope that helps! Brett

Yeah Hemel seems alright looking - but no slots on the Friday I am looking at this time around, Adrenaline Alley is about 2 hours drive so doable with an early start. Anyone tried Creation in Birmingham?

Hello all, Picking the collective hive mind, have pretty much finished my Hex in time for the winter weather.. wondering if anyone is aware of any skateparks that allow single speed MTB (trials, DJ) located in the South of England. Thanks!! Brett

All valid points, but, as with anything like this - all on personal preference. Whilst HS33's with Evo's mounts can need a bit of meddling for alignment and position upkeep - if that is your thing, there must be a way? These style EVO boosters go to 90mm - so if it doesn't fit - guess you could use a 2 bolt booster (Racing Line Small is 80 - 102mm) instead from Tarty / other trials supplier? Otherwise, if you stick to vee - get yourself some uprated pads, slik cable as well for that nice feel. These backings are superb! https://www.tartybikes.co.uk/vbrake_pads/tnn_engineering_cnc_vbackings_with_post/c84p11370.html Then grab a set of material to your liking (or grind if you run one) https://www.tartybikes.co.uk/brake_pad_refills/c552.html My preferred cable - https://shop.odysseybmx.com/products/slic-kable

Oh yes!! That seat is superb - though impossible to find I would imagine. Thinking cable brakes, have a V sorted for the rear and a not very period BB7 in the garage.. Such a sweet build!

Not just content with a HEX, I also managed to get my hands on a a mint Leeson 609 Frame and Pashley (disc) forks to play with building as well! Might go for a "of the time" build - brown frame and green decals makes part colours interesting for the build. Anyone have any build pics out there to use for scoping parts?! Cheers, Brett

Thank you sir! Nice to hear more love on the Hayes brakes as another option, especially as Hope Techs are wallet denters.

Original Limey was a different yoke.. (pics upside down as I was interested in the dt dents on this one)