Sorebums

And my son is already trying to wheelie and endo his bike at the age of 2. Who's the youngest here that can convincingly ride a trials bike? Simon

Yep I'm here, beamed in from a different geological era. 45 and riding a trials bike, badly. Still I have more trials bikes than slippers, and that's what matters. One day I'll crack the 'hopping on the back wheel' lark, then I'll be able to call myself a trials rider. Simon

I was looking for info on the fuel protest ride yesterday and found this: http://nakedwiki.org/wiki/Manchester Anyone fancy some alternative moves? Simon

This idea I like - I can use it down my local park where there are log tables of varying heights and I sounds less dangerous than hanging on too long and smacking my head on the garage floor. I know what I'll be doing tonight - followed by painkillers and a warm bath. I'll keep you posted when I crack it. Simon

I'm getting more confident about getting up on the backwheel, but years of trying 'not to get up on the back wheel' are resticting my progress. Has anyone here tried suspending the front-end of their bike from a fixed point (garage ceiling, tree, playground swing frame?) so that they could get the feel of balancing on the back wheel? I imagine that you'd swap the problems of 'getting it up and stopping' for 'getting on the bike and no gyroscopic stability'. Maybe you'd need some side ropes to limit the balancing you'd need to do to just 'backwards and forwards' Anyone tried it and survived? Simon

I'm 45 and heavy b**ger (6ft, 95kgs), just bought my first trials bike (been riding motorbikes for too many years). I am so enjoying the new bike. An hour down the local park a few time a week and I'm a happy bunny. Always improving, always aching. Simon

Yes they're heavy. My Holroyd (see picture) weighs 27kg. But if I remove the Oscar it weighs just 12kgs. Simon

Oakland, Berrybike, I'll see you there. Simon Sorebums

Oakland Sunday sounds fave - I'll give you a bell on Saturday, once I know what's happening at home. I'd better get practicing some wheelies. Simon John Yes I fit the mid to late thirties range. Once I get a ride sorted I'll come and show you how to how to fall off in style. Simon Banashapan Yes 27 inch - all we had back then unless you wanted a Raleigh Grifter. Used to find rocks to mount at the Alwoodley end (near the Old Leos ground), steep banks to climb round the old air-raid shelter and all sorts of natty obstacles and the old viaduct in Adle woods on the way down to Meanwood Beck. Simon

berrybike, oakland Sorry for the delay - my wife had a baby at 4am yesterday, so I've been a bit busy. That's the reason for not being able to come out to play yesterday. I've an interview at 10am on Thursday (tomorrow), so how about sometime after 2pm on Thursday afternoon or sometime on Sunday? Any time until it gets dark. I really appreciate your offers. Simon

Folks The bit I liked was the mis-type... ...This is a great little tit that is a must have for all bike riders from the great trials brand Try-All Or is that just my butthead humour coming out again? Simon

Oakland I'll see if I can get out then, but I think I'm tied up. I will give you bell to discuss. Ta muchly Simon

Folks Have a look at the description attached to this item on fleebay. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TRY-ALL-TRIALS-BIKE-...1QQcmdZViewItem Made me laugh. Simon

Folks Thanks for the warm welcome and the useful advice. I'm working my way into the lingo and technology - a fast learning curve. Berrybike, Fab offer to meet up and very easy to do as I live in Sale! As you and some of the other guys have said, I need to ride a few different bikes to see what suits, and to see if I can live without a saddle! I'm guessing that a 26" wheel bike is favourite, as I'm 6ft tall and have never really gotten on with BMX sized bikes. When do you meet up? I'll come down on my old push iron and have a ride round with you all. Thanks again. Simon

Hi I'm a newbie to the site and to purpose built trials bikes - can I introduce myself and scab a couple of bits of advice, please? I used to ride trials-style on an old 27inch wheel beast back in the late 70's - around Adle Woods in Leeds - anyone ride there now? I've been on the dark side (riding motorbikes) since, including a trip to the end of the Earth and back. Try riding across Mongolia, two-up on road tyres! Have a look at: www.sorebums.net I swear it's not a porn site - LOL. Now I'm looking to return to the fun of riding pedal-powered trials, and drag my young kids into it too. Can you point me in the right direction? How do I get to ride a few bikes to see what suits me? I live in Manchester. What should I buy? Where from? I weigh 90+kilos, so I guess I'll need something strong (with strong brakes). Any pointers? Thanks in advance. Simon