Jimbob 2705

Any other advice? I tried a search, but nothing came up which I was after. Thanks and ATB James

Thanks for that! How did you find it for 'Trialsy' moves? I'll have a look at those parts mentioned above tomorrow. Thanks and ATB James Also, when you say you had a 'Onza Sealed Hub' on the front, was this to allow you to fit a disk front brake? Also, how easy was it to change the hub? Sorry for all the questions! Thanks and ATB James

Hi Guys, What is your opinion on an Onza Zoot being used as a beginners bike? It will be used for Trials moves, and possibly some street riding. Also, what parts would you upgrade? I was thinking of the brakes - but unsure what to upgrade them to? Thanks and ATB James

Hi Guys, I am thinking of getting back into Trials again, so I am looking at getting another bike. I have seen a bike I like, but the problem is that the Downtube on it is fairly dented. When I say 'fairly' dented I mean bad dents, not just some small dings. I have added a picture of it. The frame is an Echo Team. What would your advice be on buying a bike with a frame like this? I am not new to trial, but my riding is like a beginner - So I would be learning on it. Thanks and ATB James

Hi Everyone, long time no speak! I am interested in getting into Road Cycling, and I would be grateful if you could recommend me a bike. It will be my first road bike, so I don't really have any idea on what is good/bad. My budget is around £500 MAX, but I would ideally spend less - and I don't mind buying 2nd hand. Ideally I would spend around £300. It will be used for general road riding (casual) and to be used for fitness. I live on Country Roads so they are fairly hilly (i.e. up and down a lot) but it will also be used on flat roads. I am 5 foot 7, 15 years old and still growing. What would be an ideal size? I would really appreciate some help! Thanks and ATB James

Oh, my rotor must be bent then! I will have to see if the rotor is bent then! Also, I think my Clarks Special Edition Front Brake needs a blade I assume - Any advice on how to do this? Thanks and ATB James

Hi Guys, On my 24Seven Slacker the front wheel is slightly buckled, nothing bad, but it is buckled, so when I put the front brake on, the disk brakes on the rotor rub which isn't ideal. Does anyone know what I can do to make it unbuckled? Could I just get a shop to re-lace it, and hopefully this will get rid of the buckle. Here is the bike : http://www.leisurelakesbikes.com/product/24sevenslackerjumpbike2011.aspx?&id=13828 Thanks and ATB James

Hi Guys, I wondered what the best way is to go about fitting some new grips? They are Edwins. I have heard that if you boil them for 5-10mins, it can make them more comfortable. Anyone have any more information on this? Any help would be very much appreciated! Thanks and ATB James

Wow! Thanks for all the quick replies! Just did what you all said, and it worked!!! Thanks a lot Guys! What would I do without you lot...... Might put a picture up of my new bike now! Thanks and ATB James

Hi Guys, I recently bought a new bike (well 2nd hand), a 24seven Slacker 2011, which has had Clarks Special Edition Brakes fitted! The bike came with only the rear brake fitted, and he just gave me the front brake. The problem is that I assume that the front brake has been squeezed with no rotor in it, so this has made the gap between the pads too small for the rotor to now fit in! I have looked at Clarks instructions for a very similar brake (they don't have instructions for the exact same brake), and it says : "As the disc pads are self adjusting, do not pull the brake lever before it is fully assembled with rotor. Pulling on brake lever without the rotor in, makes the gap between disc pads smaller and will prevent the disc rotor being fitted, always use the 'spacer' inserted between the pads to push them back to their original postions" I have found the pad spacer : http://www.clarkscycles.com/index.php/html/product/pagetype/aftermarket/id/120010053-pad-spacer But I can't find any information about it (eg thickness, etc) and I can't find anyone selling it! Does anyone have any idea how I can fix it? Any help would be very much appreciated! Thanks and ATB James

Is that meant to be £30? :$ Thanks and ATB

Any other views/advice? Thanks and ATB

Custom Frame, with the following Geo probably : Head Angle: 72 degrees once forks have sagged Chainstays: 365mm BB Rise: +25mm once forks have sagged Seat Angle: 72 degrees Reach (from center of top of head tube to center of bb): 660mm What do you think? In terms of performance, would 80mm and 100mm be the same or similar? Thanks and ATB James

Hi Again Guys! Still looking for some forks, but still haven't found any which I want! Just another quick question - What would 80mm Travel Forks be like for Street, Trials and DJ? Would a 100mm be better? Thanks and ATB James

Thanks for all the suggestions! I think I will possibly go for 22:16 - Will this be ok for Street and Trials? Thanks and ATB James

Thanks Milo! I did have a quick look at Bash Rings, but I couldn't find one to fit a 22T sprocket?! What is the advantage of using a BashRing? Thanks and ATB James

Hi Guys, I am thinking of getting the following parts for the Custom 24" DJ/Street/Trials bike I am building : Trialtech 170mm ISIS Cranks : http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/cranks_pair/trialtech_sport_forged/c514p10467.html Trialtech 22T Screw on Sprocket : http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/screw_on_sprockets/trialtech_sport_screw_on/c73p10409.html Neon ISIS Bottom Bracket : http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/isis_splined_bbs/neon_isis_with_bolts/c2p10840.html Does anyone know if these parts will fit together fine? Will I need to use a sprocket spacer? Also, what are the above parts like? Would they be ideal for what I want? Thanks and ATB James

Thanks for the suggestions so far Guys! Please keep the advice and suggestions coming! Thanks and ATB

24" Wheels

Hi Guys, I am making a custom bike which will be used for Dirt Jumping, Street Riding and Trials. The problem is that I need a Gear Ratio which will suit all the above types of riding. I don't know if it is even possible? The bike will be mainly used for Street and Trials. I find the gearing on my Monty 221 Pr too light for general riding, it only seems ideal for trials - anything else just seems unideal. I was wondering what you guys would advise? Ideally I am looking for a gearing ratio which would allow me to do Trials, but would also allow me to ride Street. Any help would be very much appreciated! Thanks and ATB James

Thanks Tomm. I have seen most stems that I am looking at are around 50mm, so that's 160mm + stack height of the headset and spacers. Just say 175mm + Spacers. Is there anyway way to work out how many spacers I will want? Thanks and ATB James

Only 3 Votes??!! :$

I never thought about getting a green frame, but then I saw that bike and I was like "Wow! " Thanks and ATB

Hi Guys, I am after a little advice/opinions on what colour scheme I should go for : Option 1 : Blue Frame White Forks with Black Stantions White Seat White Handlebars Black Stem Black Grips Black Wheels (Rims, Hubs, Spokes) Black Cranks White Pedals Similar to the attached picture - Just a few different coloured parts (Probably a slightly lighter blue) Option 2 : Grey Frame (This colour : http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/574/imagen067i.jpg ) White Forks with Black Stantions White Seat White Handlebars Black Stem Black Grips Black Wheels (Rims, Hubs, Spokes) Black Cranks White Pedals Option 3 : White Frame White Forks with Black Stantions Black Seat White Handlebars Black Stem Black Grips Black Wheels (Rims, Hubs, Spokes) Black Cranks White or Black Pedals? Option 4 : Green Frame White Forks with Black Stantions White Seat White Handlebars Black Stem Black Drips Black Wheels (Rims, Hubs, Spokes) Black Cranks White Pedals (Very Similar to this : http://lp1.pinkbike.org/p4pb4890285/p4pb4890285.jpg) I would very much appreciate any help! Thanks and ATB James