Joeyjoejoe

I'm think of coming on wed to Bristol. I'm not sure what time I'm gunna arrive as I'm driving from Bedford. So is there anyone I can give a shout when I get there so I can meet you boys.

I started riding back in the day when bikes were bikes not barges. I've never been a fan of long bikes. I've been riding Leeson bikes for the past 10 years, but is it time to throw in the towel and say "If you can't beat them join them”? I'm stuck in two minds, I don’t know if I should stick or twist. I'm currently riding a Fluid 609 with a 1010 wheelbase. I love the bike to bits it's a lot of fun, rides smooth and makes spins easy. I switched from a Clear660 1 year ago after riding a lot with Joel Bennett and thinking more street was the way to go. I’ve really enjoyed riding it and it has helped me take my riding to the next level. I've seen the videos of Phil Feeney and he totally shreds on a short bike and is still able to gap big and get big ups, but lately I've been thinking is it me or the bike that’s holding me back from that next jump. Maybe I could gap bigger or get up bigger stuff on a longer bike, but I stand to lose so much of my style if I switch to a longer bike. I'm not the tallest at 5'7. Or maybe I just need to get to the gym and start building a bigger upper body. So what do you guys think do you think trials still needs riders on really short bikes? Should I switch and compromise my style of riding for going bigger? Or just head to the Gym?

This is my Leeson 609. Green Hope Mono Trial coming soon

I'm kinda a new old memeber. I was a memeber before but my account got deleted when I stopped using it. It's been a few years but I'm enjoying riding again. This pic is a little out of date, i'll get a new one up when I've got it back off Clive.