raoulduke

Looks good, I'm too short for a frame that long though!

That made me want to go riding! Really enjoyed that.

That was hilarious!

I've noticed a few people on this forum with a similar problem, and it's putting me off horizontal dropouts. From what I know after 18-15 most people use 18-16 so I guess that would be the best way to go, but it would be good to hear from somebody running 18-14, I imagine it would be good for street/BMX style riding. Anyway good luck, I hope you get it sorted. RD

The Phase 1.3 has a cable disk already. Personally I would switch over to single speed first then upgrade anything you feel would improve your riding. Not sure what disk brake the 1.3 has on it but I know people seem to like the Avid cable disc's. Other than that Stooie made some good points. RD

Stock bikes don't have a bash plate and i have never known anyone using 2 Bashrings, and that seems to suit the majority of stock riders. Also I don't hear too many people complaining about ruining their frame this way. Also I am left foot forwards and have always found that my left crank takes most of the damage after my bashring of course. If it is personal preference fair enough, it just seems like a lot of money spent on something most riders live happily without. And I did think before I posted, however for me the cons seemed to outweigh the pro's. Apologies.

That was... different. Your signature made me laugh! I have to learn Welsh!!

Can I just ask why anybody would want to have 2 Bashrings because I think whatever the reason there has to be a better alternative. Thanks

I certainly hope 25 is not too old. I've literally just got back into trials myself (brought a bike last week), after an 8 year absence. I'm 25 Do it, it'll make me feel better!

Here; http://tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?product_id=10934&category_id=74 rd

Personally i prefer short, because i love to do manuals, etc... However for what you want to do I think long is your best bet so I voted long. It's all personal preference though, whatever you feel most comfortable on! rd

Akrigg. I love the street style and combining of other disciplines of riding. I'm really enjoying Pavel Borisevich's videos at the moment though. rd

Sounds like your Allen key is rounded also. Can you get a Saw blade between the Booster and the Maggie mounts? If so I'd just cut the bolts at this point. Good luck!

Nice!! Did you get it second hand or have you been riding a while? Never mind just saw your other post with the vid! Nice riding!

At least if you go cinema you can go out after for a beverage and you have something to talk about... No excuses for awkward silences!!

This; http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?product_id=11268&category_id=50 Only with platform pedals!

The link doesn't seem to work. This should... http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?product_id=10173&category_id=14 As for your question, I don't have any experience with Echo's so I can't comment, but at least the link should work! Cheers.

Hi, Heard only good things about Avid BB7's. http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?product_id=10083&category_id=12 RD

Just wanted to say welcome, I've just got back to trials after an 8 year break, got a Phase 1.1 today, only ridden it back from the bike shop so far but it feels so different in every way from my old steed! Hopefully weather permitting I'll give it a proper test ride tomorrow. My only concern at this point is all the muscles i haven't used for 8 years ceasing up on me!! As for advice I basically spent a couple of months looking at previous topics on here, and reading all the advice on Tartybikes, along with watching their product and maintenance videos, and it's been a great help so far (they have covered literally everything!) Good luck! RD

Well, you learn something new everyday! Cheers Mark. So... Short Wheelbase, steep headtube angle, and high bottom bracket. I'm guessing +20mm to +40mm is ideal then as +65mm is a bit too much? Cheers

Welcome, Similar story to mine, (i started on a modified Saracen X-ile). By the sounds of it a 24" would be the way to go for you. Depending on your budget, there are some good bikes. If you are keeping the budget tight i know a lot of people on here have said the Onza Zoot is a really nicxe bike, (£500, although Tartybikes have recently put the price up slightly). Anyway welcome to the forum, I'm sure you'll find plenty of good information. Cheers.

Hi, A good street bike would have a shorter wheelbase, steeper headtube angle, and a lower bottom bracket. Trials style frames tend to take these to extremes when compared to the rest of the Mountain Biking world. Mainly to cater for the large amount of time spent on the back wheel in trials. Cheers.

I agree with 'rab' especially if you're as big as your name suggests! Shin pads are definitely the way to go. Raoulduke

Though I too am skeptical it is important to remember that he is not a god (though I have been wrong before?!) He may just like to chat about riding or rolling about when he is bored like anyone else... Personally I wouldn't want people to know it was me if i were that famous for fear of being pestered!! Anyhow, I'm new to the forum also, so you're welcome to tell me to shut it!

Ah, I see your point! Well, my friend and I started on Saracen hardtails (X-ile and X-ess to be exact), and we could do some pretty big stuff on them, we were both able to get up to a very good level of riding on them and enjoyed it. So I think your best bet would be a 14" hardtail which when I started was the norm, and there were a lot of good riders, ( the Martins, Akrigg, Tongue, Lenosky, Leech, etc...). Nowadays people say a certain frame is poor due to Geometry but back then the only geometry we looked for was frame size, (14" was good, 15" was bad), quite funny now. Anyway I can't be any more help as I don't know the particular market you're looking in but best of luck and I look forward to finding out what you go for in the end! Cheers raoulduke. p.s. I really didn't expect the Fear and Loathing reference to get noticed so fast! I'd validate you just for that if I could!!