[New Rockman]

thanks guys.

iv been away so havnt had the time to get the brake worn in yet. however i had a mate who ran the same thing on 26 and he didnt shut up about it. so figured it wouldnt hurt. but i will see

[New Rockman]

I finally finished my Rockman. thanks to everyone who helped me get it together. Rideitall, Expressive bikes, Trialsden Trials Hive, City Bike Depot and Tarty.

quick spec-

Rockman Aurem III frame

trialtech SL rims

Avid Juicy 7 front disc

Avid Code 5 rear disc

Echo SL hubs, stem, headset

V!Z bars

Because cranks

This is the first I have run duel disc and havn't had much time to ride it but thus far feels awesome. I have new tires coming but couldnt wait any longer to ride it.

pics arn't great but meh. Hope you like.

[Best Front Disc Brake For Stock?]

I also have an avid hydro, and now that it has worn in, its amazing.

[Which Tar Is Best?]

It seems your not familar with using tar so someone best point out that it doesn't work well in the wet. By that i mean you might as well not use any brake pads at all.

spot on, im not familiar, no one uses it in australia...

this might be a dumb question, but is there a good way of getting it off if you know that it is going to be wet?

[Which Tar Is Best?]

Is there a "proper" technique to apply the tar?

I used to spin my wheels, and dab the tar on it while it's spinning - a fast way of applying.

Sometimes I also draw lines (diagonal) on the rims with the tar, about 2cm gap.

cool, yea well i just rolled what i got into a ball and let it go hardish, then just basically rubbed it on, it seems like hardly any is going on but WOW did it improve the braking. Why did I not do this befor!! its bloody awsome (Y)

cheers

[Which Tar Is Best?]

ok, i have gone out to the road and spooned up some... now how do i actually put it on?

[My First Vid: Hastings]

yeah i find it realy hard to pedal hop with bent arms!! i dont know if its my bar/stem setup or whether i just am doing it wrong??? any thoughts???

try bending your knees a bit more and get the bike more vertical (hence forcing your elbows to bend), might feel awkward at first but it will definately help in the long run

also it could be that the specs of you bike make it a bit difficult... im not sure, but give it a go

GOOD LUCK!

[My First Vid: Hastings]

Bloody good riding for 4 months mate

I'd try bending your arms a bit when you're on the back wheel and pedal kicking.

Good Vid

[New Vid On Gu]

nice riding,

really enjoyed that, love those GU's

[Gu Typhoon 2008 20"]

G'day mate,

yea i just bought the new GU typhoon 08 and i really like it. its very very stiff and feels great on the back wheel

ive only had it for about 2 weeks now, but so far i would recomend it.

pics here if you would like a look. http://www.observedtrials.net/vb/showthread.php?t=35429

goodluck