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There is a Glasgow street ride planned for the 10th organised by Drop N Roll, meeting at the Clydeside Amphitheatre at 1315

Good topic for me as I've been contemplating changing the bar/stem on my comp bike as been advised to fit a more modern combo. But I've no idea what I like to be honest, it's just a bar/stem to me at the moment. It's an Echo 24 I'm riding for comps, picked it up as really enjoyed my first ever couple of comps last year.

Cheers Alex, the Lewis brakes have been brilliant so far, I've been running them since July last year, zero issues. The only downside I can think of is they are only sold in pairs.

Just went to have a look and it's looking like there is a new updated design which I can't comment on: https://www.tmsurbanshop.com/734-moyeu-arriere

Most reliable hub I've had since getting back into street trials just over a couple of years ago is the TMS hub. I've had a Pro5 and can concur it likes to skip but is the most free spinning. I'm running an I9 just now, it skips now and then but overall very good and the amount of engagement points is awesome. But saying that, I will be putting my I9 up for sale next week and going back to my TMS hub. Mainly to free up a bit of cash for my upcoming house extension.

Scottish Bike Trials will be hosting the BIU European Cup 2025 at the amazing Bob MacGregors venue on May 10th/11th Hope to see you all there

sent you a PM, thanks

Thought I'd share my latest incarnation of my TMS Silex V4 24, the bike that got me right back into street trials just over 2 years ago Frame and Forks - Frame: TMS Silex V4 24" - Forks: TMS Street cr-mo Wheels - Front Hub: Inspired 15mm through axle - Rear Hub: I9 Hydra bolt-on - Front Rim: Inspired - Rear Rim: Spank - Spokes: Sapim Race DB - Rim Tapes: Jitsie - Inner Tubes: Continental - Tyres: CAST Stunt Double 24 x 2.4" Brakes - Lewis LH4 Nebula - Magura HC 180mm rotors Drivetrain - Cranks: Inspired with integrated bashring - Chain: KMC Z1eHX - Rear Sprocket: Inspired 16T - Pedals: Inspired Pro - Bottom Bracket: Inspired Seating - Saddle: Demolition pivotal - Seatpost: Demolition pivotal Steering - Headset: Hope - Stem: Trialtech 80mm x 40˚ - Grips: Animal Edwin's - Handlebars: Inspired Team Riser

How are you getting along with this?

Best hub I've had since getting back into street trials a couple years ago is the TMS, it's a bit draggy but not skipped once and decent engagement. I'm running an I9 just now and it skips every so often, I might actually sell it and built up my TMS hub again.

Always a bike I've fancied getting, looks awesome!

Personal preference but I do have an Inspired Arcade frame kit for sale if of interest? Are you in the UK?

I received my Cast Stunt Doubles last week and had my first proper session on them on Saturday, heavy but very grippier than the Conti's. I've also ran Massis Rekon's which are grippy, light but wear fast and I've found they pinch flat fairly easy if running lower psi. I tend to run 30/35psi and still running a tubed setup.

4th round of SBT series is next weekend on 14th July at Newcastleton. Online entry £15 . On the day entry £20 https://www.biketrialfederation.uk/product/scottish-bike-trial-round-4/

Jack Heard does and rides brilliantly