MadChikken

I know this gets asked all the time, but if one of the guys who tests for hope, or somebody can give even a rough idea of when they might be turning up, would be hugely appreciated. Have put off getting a new back wheel for 6 months in anticipation of this hub, so could do with any info at all Cheers guys M@

Ian have u got a pitbull now aswell?!!? I thought Adrian was getting one, didnt realise you did too!! I'll be back down there over xmas itself so will come out for a ride with you buggers. It'll be embarrassing cos Ive only ridden once since Ive been back at uni :) See you then mate Matt

oooooo Havent been down that way in years!!! I thought they'd banned all riding around haytor? Not heard of Bone Hill, but if the rocks are anything like as good as what Haytor used to be, will be awesome!! Wish could make it down, but dont think it'll happen! M@

Cool, will let u all know when Im about. Have car, can travel + all that :ermm: Ive only been out on the bike once or twice at uni recently, so will be nice 2 get out for a ride. Will be out with the guys down in Woking aswell over xmas day etc, so will b amusing to see how bad I am after not riding lol. C yas at sum point :ermm: M@

Ace, thanks people, most appreciated!! Anybody else got any savage snaps or cracks in frames they'd like to share? Cheers all M@

Damnit now Ive moved away from somerset there's riders everywhere!!! Im in Stafford at uni but will be at home just outside bridgwater at sum point over xmas. Havent ridden taunton in years, so will have to meet up with you lot at some stage (Y) Will put a post up closer to time or something. Is there lots 2 ride down there now? I know there used 2 be some, but it was bout 4 yrs ago I was there!! C yas M@

Interesting design, like said not really for trials though!! It looks like a mega mega lightweight XC frame, as things like the zipp wheels (which are carbon, and cost riddiculous amounts of money circa £1200!!!), carbon bars and sram xo mean its uber expensive!!! If anyone's interrested, the website is here - Slingshot Bicycles $1200 for a frame? not cheap but a tad crazy!! M@

Hi all, I know there's been so many posts etc of stuff about broken zebdi frames. There is reasoning to this though, Im doing a final year university project on stresses on frames, and want some photo's as examples of failure. I know quite a few zebdi's snapped, to say the least, but Ive trawled through the archives and all the pictures have been taken down :P If anybody still has piccies of their zebdi, or any other frames for that matter, that have snapped/cracked/failed in some way, please post or email to me!! I'll be referencing anybody who contributes in any way whatsoever. Any questions dont hesitate to ask. Thanks loads in advance Matt

LOL yes it was a bit of an "Emo-fest", bearing in mind Im not the slightest bit "Emo" but never mind. The average age there was about 12 though, so I felt really old (Y) Half the bands arent exactly Emo either, Killswitch are pure metal and Rise Against are more punkrock, was awesome night though The Used didnt pull out, but werent anything special like I said. Their lead singer just stood there yelling "F*cking this and F*cking that" and pissed off everybody over the age of 16 =/ One of best moments of the night was somebody throwing a full bottle of coke at his head, which missed by about 6 inches (N) Good times though :) For everybody who loves Rise Against, they played the accoustic Swing Life Away, which was sooooo special <_< M@

Anybody go to Taste of Chaos gig in Birmingham 2nite? Was awesome, Rise Against, Story of the Year, Killswitch Engage, The Used and Funeral for a Friend all under one roof, plus a load more supporting bands. Was ace, only gripe was that I didnt realise what a complete f*cking asshole the lead singer from The Used is!!! (Y) Ah well, top nite. Rise Against were absolutely immense as ever. Story of Year very good performance 2 Any comments if you went? M@

Am back at Staffs at the Stafford campus though, final year ;) I know there's load of guys up in/around Stoke that ride, havent made it up there yet though! Any time ur going out just let me know, may be able to pop up there. Have only made it out once on the bike since I got here, damn staffordshire weather ;) C yas M@

Ive had my Clear 660 with a 1.0m dead wheelbase for about 3 months now, and it truely is an awesome bit of kit! Im only 5'9" so the shorter bike suits me a treat, amazingly easy to bunnyhop over bar height. Gapping is tricky if u go for a really short one but the manoeverability is second to none.Absolute blast to ride, havent ridden a 24 version but I imagine just as good. I'd reccomend one to anybody, and I'd let u try mine to see, but ur a fair way from Surrey! If u can find one to try then do, but even if u cant I very much doubt u'll regret buying one. Even if ur not happy with it once you've tried it, Clive'll give you a full refund or build you something different. He's an ace guy like that, was a rite sh*tter when the demo bike got nicked (Kris' bright pink clear660,one of the early ones he made) Braking is no different on a 26" bike, and as for rims, there are plenty that people on here will reccomend. Sun Ringle, Atomlab, Tioga and DMR all make decent 24" rims, so once you decide which size you want, get in there and get the bike!! If u have any queries at all just ring Clive, he's always willing to chat and offer advice. I spent about 3 hours on the phone to him in total before I got the frame! M@

Cant ride saturday due to work :huh: But am up for sunday if ur gonna go then mate M@

Hehe was a laugh rollin onto the skip. Ben pulled a sweet 360 after few goes, though everybody kept getting in his way!! I was the muppet on the d.blue leeson that took too much speed up the ramp and bailed over the back of the skip :"> Was all good fun though :huh: M@

Yep was an awesome day even with the dubious weather :) Great to finally meet lots of you, and thanks to Sue,Em and everybody for putting on a great day.(Plus the pig for supplying itself as nosh :) ) M@

Youch sorry 2 hear that mate. Hope u heel soon so you can get back out there :) Take it easy M@

YAY I got the day off work :) Happy happy happy Im comin ( Matt Davies) and bringin Adrian Jordan (aj_trials) with me in the car. Does anybody have any spare brake cylinder washers (the black plastic bits that go between clamp and cylinder) that I can purchase? I took mine apart today and the old one is split in half lengthways >< See you all tomorrow, cant wait it should be awesome!!! M@

Cool, I finish work bout 8, so will come straight out after that if the weather's half decent. C yas all later :rolleyes: M@

OK so depending on whether I can swing the day off work, I'll come :) Few things, firstly if I drive is it a.) easy to get to b.) easy to park at the football ground? If its easy will probs drive up with a few Woking-ers. Can someone supply me with a postcode for the place and I can multimap it.Ta :deej: Hopefully see u all on Friday M@ Edit: Found postcode through the joys of google (Y) but could still do with other info please :D

*Ditto* Well upfor it, Thurs is good for me, as I know Adrian etc are busy Weds... Let me know, or call into work (Y) M@

Hiya peeps, have finally got some new pads for me leeson, and gettin back wheel sorted today so does anybody fancy a spin round Woking 2nite? Im sure AJ will be upfor it (pop into work later mate if u like (Y) ) Anyone else? Jonny J, Chris? Hopefully see you all soon if not tonight :deej: M@

The only major problem with that is that there's nobody else available to open up the shop in the morning or cash up at the end of the day :- Its just all a bit crap really M@

All the big hairy gayness in the whole damn world means I have to:- a ) Drive back from gig Fri nite in Birmingham b ) Work Saturday :- (Y) :) :D So all in all Im really really cheesed off about the whole thing. :P (N) :'( (N) Please everybody have a great day for me, just wish I could be there. Am gona plead with the boss 2 try and sort something else out, but otherwise Im screwed =/ Boo Hoo Poo M@

they do run a shuttle bus from castle cary to the showground aswell, duno if its free etc but u can sling your bags/bikes on there possibly? :) Other than that get some kind TF member with a car there to come get u :) M@

Im having the same problem with getting new pads. At moment still using good ol' koolstop pads, had no problems whatsoever but they wearin out now after forever! Got a Sun Mammoth rim with bit of tar, and by the sound of it either rimjam reds or zoo pads are best bet? Need sum pretty urgently, so this advice better be quick/good/reliable :S Ta M@