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I recently fitted some Heatsink CNC backed pads and they have been great, they are couple to a ground rim and have been awesome. I Pinched flatted my rear yesterday so had to take the wheel off to sort the flat but apon putting it back the brakes are naff! so i did the usual undo both sides, undo the tpa, line pads up (1 side at a time) make sure they are straight onto the rim then pull the lever slightly then nip them up. Spinning the wheel back wards i get the nice 'Chirp' sound but forwards and it just mush.... so i took the pads out again and then used brake cleaner on the rim, the back of the pads are slightly dirty but I just cant understand why they were purfect before removing the wheel. I even rode up and down the road to bed them back in but they are still mush, no chirp sound apon braking just a mushy sound. Should I lightly sand my pads? any other ideas... Pics of me bike just because I can

Purchased some Echo Tr 2011 pedals (in the best colour) from tarty bikes and thought I'd take some weight measurements for referrence. Echo TR DMR V12 with mag axle DMR V8

Great skillz mate. Just how Id like to be able to ride! Looking forward to your next video installment

Does anyone know if its being televised? and if so what channel will it be on? Its Rd 4 at fortwilliam this weekend. http://dougielampkin.co.uk/index.php?option=com_events&task=view_month&year=2010&month=06&day=24&Itemid=79

I am so impressed mate, you've done a great job. Can i ask how much the materials have cost you?

I just ordered a set of cnc backed ones be interesting to see if they are any better, http://www.heatsinkbikes.com/?p=magura

That was some awesome riding, I really need to ride Fort William

Just got a replacement wheel for me single speed bike and put me new Trialtech sprocket on but the cassette seems to come away from the freehub body. Is this normal? Once the wheel is in place im sure it will be ok but just wanted to ask if this is meant to happen. I have pro 2's on my Orange 5 but have never had this issue. Also I bought a new chain Trialtech K810 Kool, 3/32'' but was wondering if theres a quick release link you can use thats like the sram power link ??

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Sounds like a right pain in the arse but you got there

Does the brake actually work? sounds to me like there is not enough fluid in the sytem or there is air in there. Time for a top up and bleed.

Old Tshirt or kitchen roll with brake cleaner you'll be surprised how much shit comes off.. Uber clean

I felt like a right gheyer touching you up to see what was broken You were in shock while i was undressing you take your top off and pants so i can check for bruising mwwhhhaaaaaa

Glad your alright mate, I turned round just as you fell and thought thats gonna hurt. I thougth you were just winded, broken ribs suck big time!

Im going to get a set of shin guards and can only really see 2 options the try all shinguards( http://tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?product_id=10438&category_id=119 ) or 661 veggie shinguards( http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=30895 ). Can people please postage the views on both e.g. comfort, fit, easy of use, overheating issues etc.... Are there any other guards I should look at?

Have you removed them? I did think this but those spacers form the CPS (caliper positioning system) so by removing them would render avids amazing positioning system useless. I run the Xt M775 on my other 2 mountain bikes and they dont have a CPS they just have left to right adjustment on the caliper/bracket and they are awesome.

After contacting CRC they sent me the correct (front) 185 adapter. I have been able to install the brake. I have followed this set up http://howtosetuptheavidbb7.weebly.com/how-to-set-up-the-avid-bb7.html but there are 2 things that are puzzling me. Firstly the disc doesnt appear to be fully utiized (see picture) can other BB7 owners check the pad/disc contact. The second issue is centralising the disc and then tightening up the CPS bolts. Ive had avids before and I quite rate the CPS bolts but if you follow the instructions below the outer pad is already touching the disc so it seems as if my brake mount on the fork is in the wrong place/or bent!!!! "Use the pad adjustment knobs to back out the pads all the way. Now turn the inner pad adjuster all the way in as far as it will go (though don't force it). Then back out again by 10 clicks. Now turn the outer adjuster in until the caliper is locked against the brake disc. Tighten the caliper mounting bolts. The caliper will now be centred properly. If you have Avid Speed Dial levers you should now adjust the brake lever reach (always do this BEFORE you tighten the cable pinch bolt on the caliper). Now pull the cable tight and secure it with the cable pinch bolt. Now back out both the pad adjustment knobs all the way"

I have the AM40 and Mp56's both awesome shoes for trials and XC... I did buy a pair of 5 10 Karvers but they had a funny instep on the outside of the shoe which my feet didnt get on with.. I wish they still made the Mp56's but they have been discountinued, you can buy the mp66 but they have a flap on the underside so that you can run SPD's which can get ripped off!

Well this is disheartening, I just fitted an old xtr 950 that i had lying about ...... havent had a chance to ride yet.

I was bought a mad 1.3 for my birthday and I have bought some bits to upgrade it. The avid BB7 185 I got from chainreaction doesnt appear to fit? is this because the fork is an odd shape? or am I being a MONG!!! I fitted countless other brakes to my other bikes (Orange 5 and On-One Inbred) and never had a problem. The disc doesnt sit inside the caliper, the adapter is the right way up as you can see from the pix, Any help or ideas greatly appreciated.

CRC are brilliant, I have spent possibley 1000's on their site, I always recommend their site to friends and people I meet. Always excellent service but I have noticed that its not always next day delivery where as 8 months ago it always turned up next day. Long life CRC!

Im going to attempt to build my 1st wheel but was wondering if its possible to use a 36 rear hub with a 32 spoked wheel? can the 4 remainding holes just be left empty? There doesnt appear to be an abundance of 36 spoked wheels.

That really good information thank you for taking the time to type it.

You've got to get out there and practice, practice, practice Lets hook up tomorrow so we can learn together. Fingers crossed its not pissing it down or snowing!