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  1. Angry Bird's Guide To Bunnyhopping

    in Beginners Trials Chat

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    Thanks angry bird! I can now bunny hop much better than all my mates that I ride with. I think they're well jealous.

    Here's a picture I took of a quick late night sesh so everyone can see how well this guide works!

    scoutzknivez0000_2.jpg

    After switching from the usp to the scout i really noticed the difference.

    I'm not actually going to read that, but you can have a validation vote considering you put the effort in. Looking forward to seeing the video. :)(Y)

    Priceless.

  3. What Does Cycling Mean To You?

    in Bike Chat

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    I'm working with a group of friends to organise a small fund raising event for an 11 year old boy in need of a tandem bike.

    Now before you stop me right there, I'm not looking for money from any of you! What I am looking for though, is a few quotes from avid cyclists about why cycling is so important to them. I couldn't imagine my life without a bike, and I'm sure you guys feel the same.

    The boy we are helping was born with retinoblastoma, a form of eye cancer. He has recently become completely blind at the age of 11. He has done bike ability training on a tandem, and enjoys riding, but his family can't afford to buy one themselves. I will be writing to my sixth form's head master and in the schools news letter to get the go-ahead for a non-uniform day, where everyone brings in two pounds to put towards the cause. I want to include in the letter some quotes from avid cyclists, and I'm turning to you for help!

    So, what does cycling mean to you? What do you love the most about biking?

    If you would be kind enough to take a moment and leave a message, not only would I be much obliged, but you could help make a huge difference to a young boy's life.

    Thank you.

  11. Check This Video Out

    in Beginners Trials Chat

    Posted

    so while all of you are still running around in your wee 20inch mod bikes and hoping around on a rock, look to the skies because i'll be a commercial pilot, flying over you and dumping the toilet waste on you

    I ride stock, and i have a national private pilots licence. Am I immune to your troll?

  12. Mod On Cover Of Berkshire's "local Policing Summary"

    in Trials Chat

    Posted · Edited by Kiwi

    Thames Valley Police distributed this year's "Local Policing Summary" today. Usually I don't give much notice to such material, but this leaflet caught my attention this morning because of the nice little trials bike on the cover.

    I thaught you guys might be interested too, so here's the front page:

    tbpolice.jpg

    As far as i can tell, trials biking wasn't mentioned at all in the summary, although you can check out the entire leaflet here:

    http://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/acc/pub-...-summary-09.pdf

    At a first glance, I was worried that it would be yet another negative image for street riding, but it seems that it is well natured and was used on the cover simply because it's an interesting picture.

    What are your thoughts? I think it's just the sort of publicity trials needs more of.

  13. Helmet/no Helmet! :o

    in Beginners Trials Chat

    Posted · Edited by Kiwi

    I read a great article about the use of helmets a while back, and i think it'll help inform people on the subject, so i'll quote:

    I'm not going to start by saying that you're an idiot for not wearing a helmet. Instead, I'll present the way I think about trials and safety.

    The thoughts that guide me are the following: I enjoy trials, I do it because it's great fun. I understand the risks involved. Therefore: I want a way to enjoy without permanent consequences.

    I don't care about a scratch or two, I'm talking about not being able to ride for months or big time screw-ups like having problems maintaining balance, remaining blind for the rest of your life or dealing with never-ending amnesia, and all of that because your head hit the concrete just when you were about to bail that 5ft drop like you usually do.. Or because you were riding down your street and your slipped on a wet pile of leaves or hit a wall when some kid ran out from between two parked cars or hit the sign at bus-stop (hi Danny! :-). There are so many picturesque brain-damage related injuries -- you don't want to get me started.

    It doesn't matter where you ride, how long you ride and whether you are on a bike for the first time in your life -- it can happen anywhere. Nota bene: you are NOT wearing a helmet because you expect to be crashing every few rides. You are wearing it because you expect one bad crash in 6 years. It's all about one crash, but since you don't know when it'll happen, you have to always wear it.

    I needed my helmet about 3 times last year, and without it I'd be seriously injured and wouldn't be writing this. I'm lucky because my occasional crashes remind me to keep wearing it. Don't be lulled into false security! ALWAYS wear a helmet . Besides, they won't let you enter any competition if you don't have one.

  14. Help [new]

    in Trials Chat

    Posted · Edited by Kiwi

    I tried to adjust the handlebar and i now forgot at what angle should the brake levers be facing downwards!

    HELP! ANYONE?

    PS: My brakes squeak like hell! Is there anyway to reduce the sound ??

    Just set them to an angle you like the feel of. Make sure that angle will be comfy for both normal riding and while you're on your back wheel or you might find yourself hurting your wrists.

    I think you'll find that the squeaky brakes will gradually become quieter as you use them more. If it is still a big problem after a month or so, I know that you can slightly angle the brake blocks so that they hit the rim at a very slight slant, as aposed to completely front on. This reduces oscillation, and so reduces the noise.

  17. Recomendations For A Tall Guy

    in Beginners Trials Chat

    Posted · Edited by Kiwi

    DO NOT GET A T RAPTOR

    try a t-rex, bt, ashton or mbk

    The t-rex seems like a nice bike, i'm not so sure about the colour scheme though...i suppose its nothing a can of paint couldn't fix.

    Could anyone point me towards a shop that is selling the 'bt or mbk'? google doesn't return much.

    hi mate

    i think a ''inspired 4 play'' 24' would be a good bike for u

    i would recomend u gettin it from tarty bikesn:)

    Well Tom, i'd absolutely love to get one of the inspired bikes, they look very nice indeed!

    Unfortunately, they're slightly out of my price range and i fear a newby like me would do more harm than good on such a high-spec bike.

    What sort of differences do the 24" wheels make to the way you ride?

    Thanks for the comments guys, i'd love to hear more opinions!

  18. Recomendations For A Tall Guy

    in Beginners Trials Chat

    Posted

    Hi guys.

    I'm looking for a bike to start trials on, and would greatly apreciate some expert opinions on the subject.

    I've been moutainbiking for a long time now, so i'm very interested in the 26" bikes.

    After searching many different online shops, i've seen a couple of bikes i'm interested in, but nothing that i think is exactly right for me. My main concern is finding a bike that will fit me. I'm about 6ft 6, but not very heavy (tall and thin) so i'm looking for a bigger bike that's not quite so strength orientated.

    My main questions are:

    What bikes would you recommend for a tall rider?

    Should i just purchase a general starter bike, and see where i should go from there? (if so, any good suggestions?)

    Thanks

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