Matt24.

Hi, Unfortunately for me the last rider in my area has sold his bike and now left me on my lonesome, as much as I like my own company it has become a bit repetitive riding the same spots on my own. Are there any guys/ gals who ride in Herts or Essex on a regular basis that I could come tag along with to go for a ride. My email is matthart1988@hotmail.co.uk Cheers guys, Matt

yeah that would be kool, I was thinking along the line of screwing something into where the mounts would be and unscrewing them dropping the mounts on something down however far 24" needs and welding the mounts on and using something to brace it against the frame and use a v booster.

I want to stay using rim brakes but run 24" wheels, Is there any adapters out there that will take my 26" rim brake mounts down to 24"? Cheers guys Matt Oh yeah forgot to mention they are v mounts not 4 bolt.

I've never found that i needed to grind a front rim, i did once but it wasn't really needed, there was a difference but it was good enough before, if you ride a lot in the wet then maybe its an idea.

Other option is get some decent grippy pedals and good shoes, I use to try using pads but i ended up smacking my knee as the pedal slid up them, the best fix is a decent set of soles. Plus chicks dig scars (so i've been told, mine just thinks there messy). Matt

If anyone is interested me and a mate are having a ride in Harlow, Essex, 7:30ish, great place for riding. email me on trials101@hotmail.co.uk, asap, all are welcome, cheers Matt

Clean rim with white spirit, file pads down to fresh material, get a decent booster if you already dont have one, make sure that your pads are moving as soon as you pull the lever incase they need a bleed.

I can only imagine it was everest he went down with an uber sharp grind. It still seems odd it has worn down so quickly, just out of curiosity what pads were they? Matt

Yeah, i reckon so, obviously if the guys has just become a father i know thats a rough time but its kind of irritating that i busted my ass to send him the money next day special delivery and recieve nothing for weeks, i just desperatly need the wheel, so if anyone knows him or is in contact with me can they contact him and me. Cheers Matt

Does anyone know tom e, I cant get into contact with him and i have been waiting for over a week for something to be posted. He guarenteed it was posted on friday special delivery but still hasnt arrived, does anyone know him or can get into contact with him as i have to have it by thursday. Cheers guys Matt

I am probably going to get a set of sd7 and xtr levers, do you guys know if the sram flak jacket cables are stiff or where i can get some clarks cables. I will go for some heat sink adapters echo brake booster and plaz pads, see how that works? What setup do the guys with v's run on here?

It looks like a raleigh flogger, i have an old frame in my garage that looks the same, I use to love riding it, takes me back to the good old days when people were happy with you riding trials on anything. Matt

I have to agree that a d521 can not be beaten for strength. They are bomb proof, although some people don't like thin rims I have always loved riding them. I have dented and broken wide rims throughout my time but never a d521. Although i do ride a wide rim as all though d521's are stronger wide rims arent that expensive and last long enough for me.

Yeah i agree with the parralell push crap on the brakes as the avids were such a pain, they ke[t falling apart lol. I realised after a while they weren't all they were cracked up to be as aslong as you know how to setup a v properly you don't need the parralell stuff. I like the feel of the xtr levers but may look at some avid arms then. Cheers guys? Who out of the people on here ride a rear v?

I have been out of riding for a while. I am just getting back into it and back in the day I use to ride on v's and maggies but use to love the simplicity of vee's. I am looking at getting a set as my old avid arch rivals have seen better day. I was thinking of just an all round xtr set up with plazmatic pads. What are your guys thoughts on a set up as being away for a while may have led me to miss any new products etc? Cheers Matt

Top stuff mate, just what i was after.

Does any one know where you can get an adapter to change from 4 bolt to v, or is it a job for me and my welding kit? Cheers Matt

get him an old skool monty with an eno, he'll be away, he has so much more in him on a shorter bike, i had the same thing when i was younger, im a short lad, i tried long bikes but rode much better on a pashley 26mhz and a leeson, you wouldn't have thought at first but long isnt always the way, even now i have to keep it shortish.

What a lot of people don't do properly and this really helped me get those big gaps sorted is pre-load, learn to throw your weight back and down before you gap and spring out, use your legs and arms as much as possible, a lot of people rely on a kick but you get bigger distances with you body not the kick. relax youself and become supple, try exagerating all your movement until the 6 foot gaps become easy then start trying further once they are done with ease.

This has been one hell of a wait for it, I have been wanting it since the first day that trailer was put up on the net and still want it soooo badly, that was a killer trailer, really really really fooking enticed you, good job . I expect the video will be mind blowing

I remeber downloading a trailer of a new glasseye dvd coming out a while back which the trailer looked imense on and i wondered where I could get it or whether it got released? If any one knows it would be appreciated. Thanks Matt

I find I get this too but find the best thing is to carry a very small towel and tuck it into your trousers or get a beer mat towel and carry that, they are cheap and quickly get rid of sweaty grips and sweaty hands :).

Yeah thats me. I hope to be at the next round, probably see you there (Y)

They are on eeeenwrjhldghlkajh how ever you sodding spell it. I tend to prefer not to wheelie gap, I can wheelie gap but I prefer the technique with static and feel I have achieved more if I pull it static rather than wheelie hopping it. I am not sure if I have improved since mod, my gaps are about the same but my sidehops are getting better but that is probably where I have just improved my technique over time. Steve o I remeber you from the second from last essex comp, I was riding an old skool steel monty x hydra. I should be at anoher round soon :deej: Atleast someone liked the music (Y) Oh and for the weight thing, I would say the best thing is to learn to drop your wheel and come to the back of your bike with your ass over the rear tyre and then as you go forward aim to hit your waist into the bars and then throw the bike with this movement. Practise on small gaps trying to use your movement more than a pedal and try gapping off rails so you dont have the room to use a lot of pedal to kick.

haha fair enough, I understand the music isnt to everyones taste. I like the 50 cent bit but that happens to start as my vid finishes so ohwell. Cheers for the comments guys, I usually do wear a helmet but point accepted I will from always now, :turned: (gf watched vid and commented about the helmet too)