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First ever photo! I'll catch up with you later today Steve

Fantastic Patt! Amazing locations and riding I've been looking forward to this video and it's great to see it in such top quality so that your riding is fully done justice! All done on the standard plastic backed white/yellow Heatsink Magura pads - Nice one! Steve

It's a question of attention to detail on multiple things, to create the optimum blend of: PerformanceLooksEase of use during their life (notably the changing of pad refills).This attention to detail is only possible because of the HeatsinkBikes' track record with CNC Magura backings. In 2005 we led the way by releasing our Magura CNC Alu backings which time has shown were the first to get the design right. These backings became firm favourites with riders all over the world combining the rigidity of Alu with a reliable design geometry, pimp looks, and the long term great value of using cheap pad refills. In recent times they have inspired other CNC backings from competitors. For Performance, it's not only about short term improvements that the rigid Alu backings provide each time the brakes are applied. It's also about the long term improvements and here after careful thought over the years, we've taken the original clip design (which now is present in all competitors models) and made an important improvement to minimise damage to Magura slave nipples in the long term. For Looks, our original backings had simple lines and no styling touches to speak of! With the emergence of competitors I set myself the goal of making the new backings at least as attractive as the best looking competitor. Hopefully we've surpassed this goal in the eyes of most riders! For Ease of use during their life, HeatsinkBikes backings have always been designed with refill use in mind. We were the first to make this a feature for riders and to provide our own refills and information on how to fit pads. I notice that competitor backings don't score as highly in this regard. One of these wasn't originally intended to be refilled and later the manufacturer buckled under rider pressure, exposing a backing cavity geometry which requires difficult pad cutting to fit. Another competitor is too slim so the slave nipple pokes in the space where the pad is, so requiring a similar pad modification. The other aspect to ease of refilling is the design to optimise the glueing in of pads. An important thing because glue will be necessary to help with the range of pad sizes from different sources. For ease of pad insertion it's necessary to have air holes so the pad doesn't get stuck halfway down at which point the superglue will go off. These air holes should be positioned right so that glue can sit in the tips of the cavities, and not be too large so that glue bond area is lost and gunk can readily get in. Competitor backings sit at the two extremes, no holes or loads of holes. We've stuck with our lucid air hole thinking from our years of experience, whilst making the holes look a bit sexier if that's possible (triangular!) I'll keep you posted on progress! I'd love to - maybe in time if the market is right! Thanks for all your help tweaking these backings Adam! You're one of the most experienced users of CNC Magura backings so it was really useful to capture your thoughts and suggestions I finally get my hands on the new Magura backings tomorrow. Can't wait Hopefully I'll be able to get photos up the same day if it's sunny! Steve

Hi there, I'm investigating getting the red compound available again. All being well, at the start of 2010 I may be able to offer it again once more Sorry about the timescales but it does require a few projects being completed first! Steve

Since they will be available before the end of this week, I've just added Pre-ordering to my website for all the V2 CNC Magura pads (Coust pads fitted/ Heatsink yellow or white pads fitted / Empty backings) This means that once again the full range of HeatsinkBikes.com brake pads is available: Coust or Heatsink Magura pads in Power pad backings, and the CNC Vee & CNC Magura backings with Coust or Heatsink pads! The race is on to see who gets their hands on these CNC Magura backings first! First come first served I should hope that Trialmarkt will snap up a batch of these new CNC backings very soon. I'll make sure I catch with Jan asap so has the opportunity to get these in first! Steve

Thanks for your kind words! It's much appreciated As a reward here's a preview of the Version 2 CNC Magura backings. I can't wait to pick them up tomorrow! Steve

Hi UpBikes, I will definately be replacing the pads order as promised via email. I was equally disappointed to hear of the loss of the parcel in the post somewhere between England and the Ukraine! I hope that the replacement at my cost will be all the better for featuring the brand new CNC Vee & Magura backings. ------- V2 CNC Magura Backings On the topic of the CNC Magura backings I've been assured that these will be ready on Thursday. In the meantime I can confirm the improvements to the CNC Magura backings as follows: New slim design so more pad can be fitted for the wide trials rims commonly used.Big weight savingsImproved looks in the same theme as the Vee backingsEnhanced clip design to maximise Magura slave life I may pop up some CAD images this evening Steve

Hi All, Mk2 Vee Pads now in stock! The time had come for the innovative and classic HeatsinkBikes design CNC Vee backings to be revamped. Since 2004 these backings have become firm favourites with Trials and BMX riders due to a number of reasons: The first to be designed for Magura sized padsThe first with readily available refillsSlimmer than those before so allowing thicker pads Of course the brake pads are 100% made in England. The backings and bosses are CNCed from billet Alu & steel, whilst the pads are the World Championship winning HeatsinkBikes compound moulded by a English world renowned specialist company in HeatsinkBikes designed tooling. All the above is still true, but now we've sought to liven up the looks a tad by adding some rear cavities inspired by the form of Lamborghini supercars (too much time spent watching Top Gear!). These also decrease the weight without compromising strength. More CNC machining but we're very pleased to say that the price remains the same as before! There is still the option of buying the Backings without pads. The photos: For full details and ordering, check out HeatsinkBikes.com Mk2 CNC Magura backings are currently being machined! - Watch this space for news All the best with your riding! Steve

Excellent riding Ross! Pads are in the post tomoz Keep the vids coming. As I was saying via email, it's great to see you making such improvements in your riding all the time. Inspirational! Steve

Great video Ben! You doing what you do best - Full on and lairy! Loving the comedy stuff too Steve

Smoking video Ollie I'm really chuffed with how well the final edit turned out. It's excellent to have you on board a 24UK! I'll keep you informed on progress with the Mk2 HSB CNC Vees. Steve

Hi Ollie, This is a great looking 24UK. Nice one! I also like seeing the under seat-stay Vee mounts being used as an alternative to the 4 bolt ones on the top! I hope you're enjoying it, Steve

Defo give the PTFE tape a try first. Potentially a cheap and quick fix. Hydraulic brakes are low pressure so it may work. Otherwise, Loctite 577 is the thread sealant I would use (works for higher pressure set-ups and you'll still be able to get the bleed screw out when you need to), although not worth buying just for one job since it will cost around £15 for a bottle! Steve

I've just added a summary of the HSB product design portfolio since 2004. ^ Click Image Interesting reading I hope! Stev

Hey there, It's good to hear that you're getting into your riding. Don't worry about the scratches - they're inevitable and you should find that most trials components are solid so it doesn't effect their strength and only makes it clear that you've been riding your bike hard! The old pedal in the shin is a nasty knock to get. I've had it plenty of times and have a pretty scarred up calf to show for it. I'm sure most other riders have the same! It's definately a great idea to ride with some calf protection when starting out. Maybe later you'll feel confident to do without. I used to use football shin pads back in the day since they're cheaper than the bike specific ones. If they look funny you can always hide them under some light trousers. I don't know if there are any pedals which are particularily leg friendly since they need to be grippy for your shoes so have sharp bits on them normally. That said, I have seen some pedals which are really over the top! As for your other questions, some photos of your bike would help to support your queries about the bolts and drivetrain. Steve

Hi Ed, I found the RB seals! If anyone wants some to keep an RB alive, just pop me a self addressed Envelope to the address on the HeatsinkBikes website. Kind deed of the week complete Steve

The answer is here Steve

That's about the earliest I could make it anyway. Sounds good! Still time to get a few hours in!

I really enjoyed this vid Nice one! Particularily like the sidehops to objects narrower than bike wheelbase - looks great! Steve

What about the weeknights next week? The evenings are getting longer and I'm hyped up! Steve

Just made my first ever vid. Prepare to be underwhelmed... The camera battery ran out. Alot more riding was done honest! To be continued...... http://www.vimeo.com/4890727

Hi, Please can you educate me in the ways of video cameras! I'd love your recommendations and suggestions of what you've found works well enough. It doesn't have to be all singing and dancing. Something basic would be enough! Cheers, Steve

Just popped the wheel out of the shed. Voila, a fixed rear wheel from a skipping old one. The Epoxy does look funny the way it has dried The wheel seems super solid and ready to be put into the frame Steve

Nice one Joe! I enjoyed that Hope all is well with you. Steve

Top notch! Gallons of bite and hold on tap They give me the confidence to go bigger with my riding. I've got the freehub tool with an adjustable spanner hanging off it + weight holding the hub at the engaged point. About 120 deg of Epoxy Resin going off around the seam between freehub and wheel. It was either this or fitting another spare sprocket (with holes in) and ziptying the sprocket to a spoke to stop freehub back movement. I'll see how this Epoxy route works out. Fingers crossed! Steve