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  1. Heatsink Pads

    in Trials Chat

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    On the rim that you're currently using, is your grind sharp, or has it 'worn' slightly so that the braking surface is still rough but not as bitey as before? My friend was using a set of TNN LGM's in the TNN backings and his brake was pretty good when the grind was new/sharp but would worsen when it wore down a bit. Are your brake pads set up dead square? This is especially important with the cnc backings as they do not flex. Heres a good guide from Tartybikes showing you the best way to set the pads up;

    About the Heatsink Yellows and Snowies, they're meant to be the same compound. My friend (whom used the TNN's) currently runs a set of Snowies in cnc backings (Heatink mk2) and he says that they are a definate improvement over the TNN's, having more bite and hold whilst emitting a loud honk. I currently run a set of Yellows in the cnc backings (Heatsink mk2) and can report that I find they have the most bite out of any pad I've used and the hold is immense, even when I took my 4 bolt booster off my frame! The wear life is also very good from what I can see so far, they have bedded in fully now, at a guess, using 0.5mm of material? Also, my grind is fairly dead, so I'm hoping when I freshen it up, I should get a little better performance out of the pad :P.

    The Coust pads from Heatsink are also meant to be quite good. Having not used them myself, I cannot tell you how they perform, but from what I have read, they are rated up there with the Yellows/Snowies.

    Hope I've helped somewhat :)

  4. Riding In Derby City Centre

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    i live in heanor and i will come ride derby some weekends just drop me a pm or il keep watching rides and locations (Y)

    Hey, we're out most nights (spesh if its dry) and ride all over the town centre. If you're ever thinking of coming up to Derby, drop us a pm and we'll sort something out!

  6. Where To Buy

    in Beginners Trials Chat

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    Are Creepy Crawlers the way to go? Or are there other better/ cheaper alternatives?

    Cheers,

    Stu.

    Yeah, you'll find there aren't really any 'normal' shops that carry trials stuff. The only shop I've known of is the lbs who thought they were quite specialised in trials because they sold Mission Prodigy's :giggle: . As mentioned, the main sites are Tartybikes, Selectbikes, Trialsman and Heatsinkbikes who sell other parts from just brake pads. Of course, ebay is another avenue where bargains can be found, as well as the for sale section on this site.

    As for the Creepy Crawlers, they're the best all round mod tyre when considering, cost, wear life and feel. I currently run a front Creepy Crawler and a rear Monty Eagle Claw. The Eagle Claw feels a bit better than the Creepy as it's more bouncy, but they are a good tenner more! The best mod tyre set up is regarded as a front Tryall and a rear Monty, but this is a fair bit more money than dual Creepy's and will no doubt wear down quicker!

    Hope I've helped :).

  9. Where To Buy

    in Beginners Trials Chat

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    Selectbikes.com is cheap but tartybikes do a price match so no matter what they are the best and very safe you better off saving you money and ordering from them because you no you will get what you ordered and you will get it on time. (Y)

    I've ordered stuff from Selectbikes before and never had a problem. Jeez, it's not like they're Trials-UK......

  13. Tensile Freewheel Problem......

    in Trials Chat

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    Hi guys, I have a 60 click tensile freewheel that I need to service. I've looked on Tarty and they say the lockring has a 'right hand' thread. Would I be right to assume this is the same as a normal bottle top, 'righty, tighty....' or not?

    Basically, when looking at the freewheel with the ''Tensille FF'' logo at the top, which way does the lockring need to go, to loosen it?

    I know this is a pretty noob question but I'd rather ask than knacker a good freewheel lol :P

    Cheers!

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