Matt24.

Hey - Bent my shimano Standatd SLX disc in the rear the other day that came with my XT’s. I see jitsie do a disc for nearly 60 smackers. Anyone used or got an opinion on whether it is worth it or any compatibility issues with the shimano callipers width wise etc. Ta

So why the cut out on the head tube! Scoured tinternet to see if I could see any with a head tube cut out..... Couldn't find any. Looks neat if it was home done..

Hey, you can get some relatively slim Bmx railed option seats these days - something like this might work https://www.sourcebmx.com/collections/bmx-seats-1/products/relic-choice-slim-railed-seat?nosto_source=cmp&nosto=5f2266f260b2db48507175eb&loc=gb&lang=en&currency=gbp im not really clued up on what you can get mtb wise these days but the Bmx stuff is just relatively simple railed seats. Matt

If you are willing to pedal about a bit there is tonnes. Head towards places like Paddington, Wandsworth. North west holds a good amount of spots also. Head for house if estates and you’ll typically find some decent riding. Matt

Yes it took me a while to get used to it which you are acutely aware of after the messages about 6 months ago about whether to stick with it or go arcade but I am glad I stuck with it and it has paid off! I have to say being able to run a rear free hub rather than a front freewheel makes it feel so much better for faster rolling stuff. It’s only taken about 17 years to get to a point I really enjoy a seatless bike!!

Nice little edit that, enjoyed Some of the gaps and the up to fronts in particular. That bail at the end did not look fun!

You sir have you used lock down really well! Really nice video enjoyed all of it.. keep it up...

My latest bike. Has replaced the triton as my main steed. After spending a few months on a 20.1 I got more and more used to something agile and nimble and loved the balance of trials, Bmx and steel it can offer. Build includes: alias 20.2 frame, onza forks (removed rim mounts and powder coated), shimano xt 4 pot brakes, hope pro 4 on halo t2 rims (not a lot of 20” 32h options but are really impressed so far) eclat morrow tyres (seems grippy with dual ply casing so good replacement to the Rubens) top gun sl cranks, bonz 180x35 (I’m only short but the bigger stem made the bike feel a bit nice for bigger moves and allowed more movement around the bike) waw carbon bars. This is by far my favourite bike to date after a few rides so much fun.

I have run EBC reds and Trialtech, found the Trialtech grabbier which was sometimes not a benefit. The ebc reds offered up plenty of power and with a little less grab than the Trialtech worked better for manuals etc.

Nice - glad to see those bars get some use and not sit in my shed like most spares!!

Thanks - unfortunately it is now up for sale! I did very much enjoy it. Coolest bike I have owned, I am building up a new little Alias currently so this needs to fund it. Just fancy a bit of a change, have ridden 24s for 10 years now and there was never a street 20” in the past. I am only a little guy and getting on a bit and with an interest in Bmx the Alias seems to be a good bet for something to just have a little nibble every now and again, this Triton was wasted on me for the occasional nibble, hopefully it’ll go to someone who can put it through its paces like it deserves!

Little line on the little Alias today...

Nice, always great to watch edits of riders I remembering enjoying watching many many moons ago...

I saw Joe Maher advertising doing graphics at the moment maybe worth contacting through Facebook.

Been starting to film the odd clips recently as becoming quite apparent my body won’t handle this forever and would be good to have something to look back on! Monday evening nibbles.....

Pretty much did a little sex wee every time a new topic popped up within his name attached for a new video......Great re-post. So stylish, effortless, creative and big riding.....

Simply awesome..... Keep em coming

Yep - that was my same reason! All my leesons had been second hand when I was younger and my old one had taken 10 years of abuse through two owners so think it was only fair before it fell apart it got retired in one piece!

It was really disappointing that this never happened. I have emailed and messaged them on Instagram in the last 6 months without a response about whether there would be any sort of comeback or a one off to replace my current Leeson that has now retired so looks unlikely..

I currently use a 4 pot XT front and rear. Use Trialtech pads in the rear and I find it really powerful and grabby and that is only on a 160mm rotor on 24”. I find the Trialtech pads grabbier than reds with less modulation so depends what you are after. My choice of XT’s was mainly as didn’t enjoy the lever feel of Hopes pulling further than bite point, the Shimano lever tends to feel stiffer at bite point - against Magura I can’t compare as haven’t used but was put off by price and had read bits around the levers being prone to breaking when impacted. You are right on the above though - upgrade the brackets. I snapped two Shimano standard ones in as many rides.

Also - just to add on the injury & exercise point, the people who have suddenly taken up jogging after 10 years of inactivity or are riding a bike for the first time in 15 years are definitely more of a risk than I am at causing an injury to put themselves in A&E. Most people however would say they are biding by the rules and getting out the house to keep active. Trials bikes have always been my primary source of exercise and at this point in life it is safer for me to carry on with something I have done for 17 years than start a new form which is more likely to injure me.

I'd imagine like most people I am just trying to strike the right balance to navigate the situation as best I can. My hour out pootling about on my trials bike has been a god send to my mental health. My wife and I have been balancing full time jobs whilst looking after a 14 month year old and that small bit of release most days has kept us happy as a couple and parents. I don't mind people thinking I shouldn't do it as that is how they have interpreted the instructions. But I think this situation will be calmer and more enjoyable for all if everyone has some empathy towards others and allowing people within reason to get through it as best they can.

I guess my interpretation is that you can exercise as your normally would now, so go and film us all some video content ;-). I had interpreted the previous rules as I could ride for a reasonable amount of time within a reasonable distance and not to take too many risks that may burden the NHS with an injury. Just meant I rode my local town for about an hour on stuff I have ridden for the last 17 years that was pretty small. I didn't get any hassle off anyone, ironically got lots of thumbs up and people being quite pleasant and as places were very quiet it was really nice! I'd say if you can manage to ride mornings or later in evenings it is still going to be pretty quiet with everything still closed so less likely to see any hassle. I am pleased for the change though as I will ride a few local towns now in the evenings just to get some variety. I think as long as you aren't riding in groups and making a show of things you may get less hassle than normal with areas being quieter...

Not going to lie, I’ve really enjoyed it. I have a job I can do from home, the only two things I did prior to lockdown was ride my bike and go to the pub, I can still do one of these and I can drink at home! But the real silver lining for me is that I am able to witness loads of development of my 14 month year old boy - I definitely wouldn’t have witnessed his first steps with out it! Don’t get me wrong though I reckon another few months and I’d be itching to ride somewhere more than my local town and with some other people. I have been incredibly fortunate with this scenario so appreciate for a lot of others this wouldn’t be the case but witnessing some friends in different varying scenarios ive seen them chose to approach it with varying attitudes which has impacted how they have faired mentally as they progressed through it. I guess I have learnt that some friends may have it worse than others but it doesn’t mean some people you may think have it easier don’t need more support at this time. I think I’ve learnt a lot about mental health and those close to me through out this which in turn is another silver lining to help better yourself through out it.

I really enjoyed that. Relevant, well thought out and executed well, nice balance of some technical and gnarlier bits....