Dangle_kt

Well done Michael Caley! I like seeing the odd cock up, followed by the successful effort - kind of makes it all the more impressive when you realise how hard it actually is to get it right, if that makes sense?

Name: Dangle the Spangle Age: 2cough...7 Location: Liverpool Bike: onza tcomp 07 Trick in Practice: Well I'm starting from scratch, so track stand, wheelie, endo etc. but would love to be able to pedel hop and do a 180 endo into and riding backward (don't know the proper names...sorry!) by the end of summer.

Did a water bleed, working sweet now.

Oh thanks Hannah - no I didn't realise! That said, it was a bit of a silly newb topic, so my small victory probably belongs where it was posted

Had a quick go at bleeding my magura hs33 rear brake last night. Failed. Did the old trick of leaving it overnight with a light elastic band on the lever, gave it a good clang around whilst taking it back off and into the sink, released the grub screw and sure enough a few big, and a haze of small bubbled came out to play - same happened on the caliper end. Nice responsive rear brake now. Pitty its so dark or I'd have given it go in the back garden Really pleased I have an 100% working bike, to match my 100% lack of skill

I enjoyed that. Good song too, classic.

Cheers Jordan - I'll stick to avoiding landing in the kids padling pool for a bit longer.... couldn't get the dam rear brake to improve. It's nearly to the bar. grr. anyway. I've got a bike now smoby, but thanks for posting in my wanted ad, and then following it up - very organised

Well all credit to you guys, I picked up an Onza T-Comp and had a 20 min wobble round the back garden before. DAMM its not easy! You guys have got some skill. I've ridden MTB for years (when younger), and MX, minibikes, supermoto and road bikes for years - but trials is tough. First thing is something as straight forward as starting, normally I'd draw the pedal up, and it would take best part of 1/4 turn of cranks before it engaged - not on this, the front wants to jump up and the whole bike lurches forward! I found it easier (in the tight confines of my small back garden) to just push off with the pedal at the bottom of the stroke and then pull it up once rolling. Track stands were pretty straight forward, and I'm sure I'll be able to dial that in with some practice, but again the bike is so highly strung, every small input has a big result. The bike is real light too - much lighter than I was expecting! really pleased with it. Rear brake needs bleeding, and is whalling like a stabbed walrus - going to try water. so...yeah - Qudos to you guys and girls. Baby steps....baby steps.

I know I'm new, but for whatever it counts for - that is my new favorite vid - love the flow. So smooth. Also looks like he is having fun, throwing in a few jumps to liven things up a bit. Insane. *applauds*

wheres you tash?

thanks everyone, really useful replies. And just so you all know, it is not because I don't feel physically capable of getting in shape, or getting some abilities/skill, its more feeling a bit daft - but the more vids I watch the more I am convinced I could learn the basics in the back garden! Thanks everyone. Now for my next post - "what is a good bik...." only kidding

hey Jordan. Thanks for all the good replies everyone, a bit of back yard riding sounds like a good idea till I am able to get a level of skill! Just got to get a bike and get all the kids toys out the back garden....

thanks

yeah thats cool. I got no bugger to ride with though... bit weird a 27 year old riding over to a load of kids. "hi little boys can I ride with you?" its one step away from, "do want a sweety, well get in my car" how would I go about learning? Is there magazines with guides on stuff, I cant see a "learn to.." section on here. Thanks HAHA! Small world! Hey mate! How are you? Hope you're good!

Hi everyone, Just registered. Bit of background on me first then I'll hit you with my first of many questions - but dont worry it isn't "is this a good bike...." So I'm 27, not hugely fit, got a passion for motorbikes, and was thinking of getting a beta rev3 or similar, but then I'd have no where to ride it except cowm quarry which is hours away. Then stumbuled over some crazy seatless bicyles which are also called trials bikes.... so read a bit and figured I could have a laugh on it, and the worst that could happen is I could get some skills which would come in handy if I ever got a trials bike with an engine! BUT I'm 27. Its all well and good being a 12 year old falling off all over the show, its kind of acceptable...but I'm going to look a pleb arn't I? I used to be really into MTB (mostly single track) years ago, and found that wobbly track stands were about my limit as far as tricks went. So questions 1) anyone else a late learner? 2) what are good locations to learn? 3) are trials bikes easier to learn tricks on that MTB's? The gearing looks well different, so I'm guessing that makes it alot easier to loft the front wheel? Thanks folks - looks like a good forum.