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or just run normal tubes at higher pressure and save the weight of a DH tube?

Luke is a bigger unit than most though (no offence luke - ), so the extra weight is less noticeable as his tree trunk legs are able to power through. In addition it looks like he does run his tyres quite soft so he can do those big sidehops... @RossBurnside - I've slowly been bumping the pressure up over the past couple of months as I've been trying bigger stuff, it does take a bit of getting used to, but certainly wouldn't be running them less then 40psi now. I don't think they pinch 'that easy', we're saying they pinch every now and then (as every tire does). I used to pinch my high rollers / der Kaisers at 20 psi regularly, so it can happen with any tyre. Answering the post's questions, when you consider weight vs. puncture protection vs. rolling resistance of all the available tyres, the conti's stand out as the obvious winner (IMO). They do seem to work well on 24" long bikes too (as Ross has demonstrated) but I'd think for regular use on some slimy rocks on the side of a hill, there may be better options.

Do you rim out on 'everything' or just when you're doing something big? Cos I don't rim out that often at 45psi, but get the odd puncture when I'm trying something a bit big or land something a sketchier than my usual sketchiness

Pedal Wheelie line to rail gap was the shiiiiit!

Love it Cap! Good to see you still going big!!

Enjoying these luke! Nice to see you're still riding smooth and with your own little twist.

Thanks for the compliments guys. Always appreciated. Looking forward to moving on with some more things I want to get done now!

I've been working on this for a while (hence the snow in the first shot), filmed in and around Aberdeen throughout 2016. Thanks to all those who've pressed record and put up with my moaning and groaning! Also to Inspired Bicycles for their continued support and for designing the trials bike I've had most fun on. Throughout most of my video I've got on the different versions of the Drop and Roll Tour Tees (both the original version and black / grey version) you can grab these through their website Song: Meth Lab Zoso Sticker - 7Horse Youtube: Vimeo:

this is the truth...so smooth!

Have a wee look on this map for Aberdeen / surrounding area; https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1tt_jY-d9V1T68RTwun-2ldMWyWo Places such as Stonehaven, Newtonhill, Aberdeen Beach have some decent rock spots, there are a couple of quarries out at banchory (search craiglash), that you could possibly ride on a sunday. I've yet to find an 'amazing' natural terrain spot around aberdeenshire, but if you find something, please let me know.

I like your riding. I like it alot.

What he said.

"R&D phase" - so they're admitting that they are looking into making some trials specific products? TT levers look sweet - if i was still into that kind of thing!

Out of interest, do you buy this vinyl direct from VviVid? or somewhere else? How much do you use for the frame & fork and what is the cost?

Brilliant Video James, fair to say everyones covered the lines that really stand out, but enjoyed the tire can can in the tree...

Jesus, Mark, you work for tarty, you're on commission from your sponsors, do you really think your opinion is fair? My opinion on this bike is the same as this:

"Hi, My name is luke. I'm smoother than you, but you already knew that" - Luke Liversey, 2016 Good wee video bud

Fully support (not intended) the air cast recommendation. I use them on both ankles and they give me so much more confidence. Cannot recommend them enough. Superior lateral support to anything I've tried previously, and once you're used to them (as they are a little bulky), they are barely noticeable. You can get them cheaper than that link on eBay. I am a size 10 foot and I use a Medium, although definitely on the limit.

Rowan Finishing House = More Riding Videos?

What size sprocket do you run andy? 24tooth?

Would the ratio mean extra lever pull or less? More pad clearance?

The rotors aren't that bad, but I will probably be going back to XT rotors again after these Deore ones. http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/us/en/shimano-xt-rt76-6-bolt-disc-rotor/rp-prod39007 or having a quick gander, I might go try these; http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/us/en/shimano-slx-zee-deore-rt66-6-bolt-disc-rotor/rp-prod82436

or to the contrary, there is no information about them and out of the blue, they will be available to order...

I know the TPA design looks a little OTT / ugly, but actually, from a design point of view, looks to be in a very good position for being able to adjust with one finger, while keeping your hands on the handlebar as well as being in a protected location (we all know what happens to the '04 Maggie TPA's). The lever blade design (in terms of ergonomics) doesn't seem to have had too much thought though, i've always found Hope Lever blades a bit 'meh'. I think that is something that might want to be updated in the long term?