mint_jay

This guy is incredible.

Think I'll give it a bleed then Cheers guys!

Yes its a Hope DH4.

After riding for five or ten minutes the front brake looses power. When I pull the bike up onto the back wheel, lean it back and pump the brake 15-20 times it goes back to its original state. Anybody have any ideas why this is?? Cheers. J

Not taken... But mate, I get plenty of compliments when riding, definately not uncomfortable riding it in public. Not reeaally that bothered though man, I'm just out to enjoy myself! Yeaaa I see what you mean, compare them to small jump bikes... Only real difference is the forks. Got some DMR motos on the way, should be a nice medium. Plus the fact I'm getting them for a tenner each brand new! What's the setup on the 24" you're building up?? Haha cheers bud! You know the bars look good!! Thanks again man.

Cheers buddy Actually riding more TGS style, but need some tyres with less rolling resistance for the amount of riding around I do on it. Hows the because?

Gea ratio is 18-12. Possibly looking to go up to 22 on the front though Cheers dude. The saddle is very almost, practically useless but weighs nothing Considering an inspired pivitol or a bmx saddle at the moment.

My echo 24". New grips and street tyres are on the way.

I know that sounds strange! But I was riding through the level in Brighton and I was stopped by a guy with dreadlocks asking if I wanted to take part in a show on Sunday. I'm pretty useless at trials at the moments so I told him I wouldn't be able to put on much of a show! Just thought I'd give everyone a shout if they are in the Brighton area to get down to the level and talk to one of the guys if anyone is interested! Peace

Looks nice man. What bashring is that btw?

Possibly the most beautiful bike I've ever seen...

Dude, whats the gearing setup? Bike looks sweet!

Mate, looks sick! Loving the colour scheme!

Thanks for the advice. Finding it difficult to put a normal link back in though!

Yea same tensioner, there was nothing wrong with it really, it was the mech hanger which was bent. Haha not really learnt any moves, still getting a feel for the bike... can get a few rear wheel hops going on and bunny hop is getting good now What moves would you recommend working on?

I have a small problem with the split link on the chain. When the split link moves through the front sprocket, it catches on the bashring slightly causing the chain to skip. Can anyone help with a solution? Would filing it down slightly, help? Cheers

Haha I know mate. The bike is great though thanks, taken the stickers off and got some risers on order. Got the front brake serviced so its sweet atm. I think I will make a spoke tensioner as the tension is not quite right, the tensioner on there at the moment doesn't seem to be making any tension.

Just wanted to say I snapped my mech hanger yesterday at 2pm, ordered a new one from tarty online at 4:30pm and received it about an hour ago today!!! Thats what you call outstanding service Thought I was going to have to miss out on riding today! Muchos gracias to Tartybikes!!

Perfect, cheers pal!

Sorry guys another question. If I'm to build a bike, Could someone please explain how the whole crank/bb section works? As in what is attached to what, what does what etc. I mean I sort of know how it works but then I was reading about fixed hubs/free hubs... freewheels... sprockets.. chainrings etc etc and quickly realised I wouldn't have a clue what to order! (Sorry If none of this made any sense!) Cheers J

Thanks for the info I think I'm going to carry on looking second hand for the moment. See what I can find

Thanks for the specs chaps, will start getting a spec together for my bike soon as. But seeing the prices you guys sold your Leeson and Inspired for I think I may keep looking second hand for a little longer, surely I'll be able to find something soon! What does everybody think? Brand new or second hand?

Hi guys! I've been on the forum for a while now, scouring the for sale section for a 24" bike. I have about £600 to spend but have something I need some help with. Whilst this whole time I've been looking for a second hand bike, it occured to me to build my own bike instead. I know a dude that can get me any part at cost price which works out at pretty much half price! Was just wondering if £600 is a reasonably amount to build a 24" bike bearing in mind i'll be getting about £1200s worth. If so I could use a little help with a list of parts? Cheers guys. Jamie