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Thanks for all the replies guys! Really appreciate all of them Yep thats kind of a bad habit of mine, been trying to correct that for awhile now Doubt there'll be a longer video, if any, in the future though. I spent waaaay to much time on this project than I was supposed to. The fact that 2 of the riders I look up most to liked the video makes my day

Hello all, i just finished up with a small video project of my own. It's my very first video which I spent so much time on, and I'm quite happy with the result so I wanted to share it with you all. Please watch it in full HD if possible! Here is it: https://vimeo.com/56588277 Hope you all liked it! The outtakes video should be done soon-plenty of fails there

Yep, not using a tensioner+rear axle not sitting completely in the dropouts=slack chain. Seems fine for now though. thanks, 23:17 though I'm looking to switch to 23:16 when I have enough money. That's the plan Oh, and I forgot to thank Mark W for the advice on painting! Thanks dude!

Not a new bike, but since I've bought some new parts for it and gave it a fresh coat of paint I decided to put it up here. Before... Painting... And it all built up! (Sorry for the muddy bike, I couldn't resist a ride(or 3) on it) Spec: Frame and Forks - Frame: Inspired Fourplay 2010 - Forks: Inspired Team Wheels - Front hub: Hope Pro 2 - Rear hub: Hope Pro 2 - Cassette Lockring: Trialtech - Chain tensioner: Nil - Front rim: Inspired Team, 24", drilled, White - Rear rim: Inspired Team, 24", drilled, White - Spokes: Sapim Race DB - Rim tape: Some random one - Inner tube (front): Random - Inner tube (rear): Random - Front tyre: Maxxis Holy Roller 24 x 2.4" - Rear tyre: Maxxis Holy Roller 24 x 2.4" Brakes - Front brake: Nil - Rear brake: Nil Drivetrain - Cranks: Trialtech 175mm - Front Sprocket: Trialtech 23T - Chain: Odyssey Bluebird without half link, still waiting for the chain to stretch. - Rear Sprocket: Trialtech Sport Splined, 17T - Pedals: Inspired Platform, White - Bottom bracket: Trialtech - Bashring: Inspired Seating - Saddle: Inspired Pivotal, Black - Seatpost: Inspired Pivotal White - Seat Clamp: Hope Steering - Headset: Hope - Stem: Monty Urban, 80mm 10 degree rise - Grips: Random foam ones - Handlebars: NS Proof

Not really today's riding, just random clips from the past few weeks. https://vimeo.com/52533858

I'm pretty sure the geo on the older fourplays were something like 1035 WB, +35, 385. That's with the inspired forks. Definitely get the Inspired. I've had one for 2.5 years, still going strong

Is there is deadline? My exams are ending in a few weeks, no harm getting a video out and trying...

Today I took out a link in the chain, and initially it was so tight that I could barely pedal. So I loosened the bolt slightly, and the tension was just perfect. Do I need to be worried about: (i) The entire wheel coming loose because of the not-fully-tightened bolt? (ii) The chain and sprocket wearing exceptionally quickly? (iii) Damaging the dropouts?

Sorry for the late reply guys, here's a picture of my current setup: And I'm not sure where I could hook the spoke unto, because from what i see from the Tarty crew's photos, they seemed to hook unto the axle just beside the freehub body, but in my case there are spacers(?) there. Is there any other place to hook the spoke around besides the hanger bolt or the freehub body? The chainline seems pretty damn straight too, so I'm pretty sure that isn't the problem.

Hey all, so I've recently been breaking more tensioners than I have in my 4 years of riding, and I'm tired of spending money to constantly buy new ones. So, I tried to build a spoke tensioner using the Tarty crew's method. However my chain has constantly been skipping off the sprocket and into the spacers. I've also tried 'caging' the chain by hooking the spoke around it, but it also pushes the chain off the sprocket. Is there something I'm doing wrong? This problem has really been frustrating me lately. Any help (hopefully a video tutorial, if anyone is kind enough to make one ) would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! P.S I'm using a 2010 Fourplay frame, if that make a difference.

Hello, I just want to ask, why is AILD's songs banned? I'm also thinking of putting their music into my next video.

For beginners a lower tire pressure(depends on what tires you use too, softer compound tires call for a little higher pressure) would be helpful in aiding basics like trackstanding and rear wheel hopping as there is more grip. But eventually as you progress you should go for a higher pressure as snake bites would be common if you're not careful. When I started off i used 18psi on Monty Eagle Claw tires, which are of a soft compound. After 8 months the tire was completely bald, and I increased pressure too. Now i've been riding for 1 and a half years and am using 40psi tires as i ride very streety trials. I guess its more of personal preference, and what type of riding you do. If you're more trials, go for a lower pressure. If you're more of street, go for higher pressure. But do play around with it, eventually you'll find a pressure you're comfortable with. As for set-up tips, do make sure your brakes are working fine. You definately wouldn't want youself slipping and injuring yourself while practising. Other than that, its got alot to do on what you're comfortable with. Hope that helped!

Thanks!

Hello, I've recently got a video up from last month after procrastinating the editing. Nothing big as I just returned from a break from riding to study for exams, and no one was willing to ride while filming some of my street lines so its pure trials. Sorry for the super bad quality, compact cameras suck. Will try to use a DSLR in my next video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lXNUlG9ZSA Thanks for watching!

Thanks for the replies people! Looks like i will be getting Holyrollers then!

Cheers for the replies guys! Looks like its down to personal preference now. Will definately be trying out both. And thanks for the super quick replies! Oh yes, and how do K-Rads fair against the other 2?

Hello all, i will be getting my Inspired soon, and i definately will be changing tires(stock tires are Kenda K-Rads, Inspired Team). So i'm considering between Maxxis Holyrollers and DMR MotoDiggers. Any comments about the two tires? I would really appriciate a comparison about their characteristics, eg: rolling resistence, punture resistence, shock absorbtion, wear life. Any help will be much appriciated. Thanks in advance!

The only thing i hate about mod is the small wheel size and the geometry. I have tried a friend's inspired and it felt awesome, tried other 24" and all felt good to me. But a short stock..........i dont know. Any suggestions for a stock?

Hey guys just wanna ask for your opinions and experiences with echo and neon. I currently ride a 20" DD monty but i hate the feeling, and im thinking of changing to either an echo 24" or a neon/because 24"(they're partner companies). If you all have any other suggestions, feel free to post here. Thanks!!! P.s some background info:Im 13 this year, ride a DD monty 221 pr. I ride mainly TGS with bunnyhops, manuals and stuff like that, but my monty is shit for those stuff.