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depends on frame/hub, but generally I think modern mods are just the bolt...

basically watch lots of vids and work out what style you want to ride, if you want a trials specific bike and you can't find them in SA try tartybikes.co.uk they ship worldwide. Its worth checking the manufacturers websites and seeing if they have distributors in SA. Try to contact other riders from SA. Once youve got a bike, just ride as much as you can and be really patient, it takes a lot of dedication. I couldn't find dealers for africa from the manufacturers i looked at (ozonys,echo,inspired,koxx). So best bet is http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/

Not a fan of the colours inspired usually put on their bikes, this looks awesome!

Start with these tutorials: work on balance, hopping, rocking, pivots, trackstands, endos and raising the front wheel. After a couple of weeks you will know where to go from there. Balance is important because it helps you learn more complex moves without wasting loads of time getting lined up, start with the basics and get a solid foundation and you will learn faster with less frustration. http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL70170F3DAC2E5DC0

open your profile, then click edit up at the top, the first page it shows you should have an option for 'Member Title' you can change it there. Not sure when it unlocks.

oh I've got a playlist for thinkbikes too: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL70170F3DAC2E5DC0

Im new to 24, and I was wondering what tubes people are running ? Is there anything other than downhill tubes that will work ? Im using a 2.4" wide tyre. Any opinions are appreciated...

But, what's on the other side ?

I have just moved from a mod to a fourplay, my two cents from having ridden it a little bit, is that it feel very different and wants to be ridden in a different way, mainly its about conserving momentum (because of the weight). But aside from that I think you would be better off buying a used fourplay or element sooner and riding it, instead of waiting ages to save up all that money for a skye. As you will be able to become familiar with the style of riding sooner. If you are happy with a fourplay then start to save up for the skye if you think you want that geo more.

http://www.trashzen.com/ is a good place to start, as for bikes, choose a wheel size (20,24,26) and decide if you want a light pure trials bike or a more streety thing. The issue of wheel size is much discussed, but it pretty much boils down to small wheels are more hoppy and big wheels are more rolly. Have a browse on tartybikes.co.uk to see what kind of thing exists. if you havent read this already check it out: also check out these video tutorials: hope that helps

You're videos are getting better, good to see. It must be hard to talk and concentrate as well. When I was learning pedal kicks I found practising the preload separately helped get them bigger, just stay still on your rear wheel and lower your front wheel up and down.

I can understand that it doesn't feel right, but I would urge you to try it for a few rides. Elbows pointing down = TFCC stress, especially during moves that lift the front wheel. Elbows out = the stress across your triceps and lats which are huge and able to cope with the stress. Stick your elbows out as much as possible, it will help massively.

I've experimented quite alot. Maximise rise of the bars, stem and stackers, and you will get put more weight on your feet less on your wrists. Applies for shorter cockpits too. If you rotate your bars forward you have to make sure you keep your elbows pointing horizontal, and not down at all, otherwise it increases stress through the top ulnar side. Rotating bars back, or increasing backsweep reduces stress on the thumb. Higher rise bars will reduce ulnar sided stress. You can take loads of stress of your wrists just by rolling your elbows outward ridiculously. But I reckon if youve got wrist problems, go for at least 10 back 10 up. Try the trialtech high rise, theyre good. I would also recommend experimenting with padding the end of your grips (fourth and little finger), so they are wider, it reduces the forces on the small wrist bones. Also, rotating your brakes downward, will ease ulnar stress, and upward/horizontal will reduce thumb stress.

The 2012 Czar seems to be rocking 24" CNC rims, so maybe they will be available soon.

When I was learning I got stuck on 3-4 hops because I didn't have my balance down, spend more time on track stands, hopping and rocking and narrow lines. If you are dropping the front its just because you aren't leaning back enough; try standing up straighter. Also remember the hops have a purpose and are used for correcting balance or to adjust position.

I just take the crank off ( get a crank puller / extractor tool ), I've heard that undoing the chain can make it weaker, so shouldn't be done on a regular basis.

If you can't fix the problem it might be worth looking at chain tugs instead of snail cams, but I don't know if these fit. can you take some pictures of the rear setup ?

Its worth taking your wheel off and checking your rear hub for rotation. It should rotate freely. When hub bearing rust or seize, they cause the snail cams to constantly come loose. Im not sure if its a sealed or cone hub, if its a cone might be a quick fix. Bearings are usually pretty cheap to replace if thats the case.

Definitely go for some of the pads skunky recommended and grind your rim too. Also magura have a bleed video on youtube, you will see that you don't need much oil, a small bottle should do 4-8 bleeds.

Hi Im looking for a video where aaron chase is riding along the street through peoples front yards downhill. I saw a video that mentioned it briefly but I guess it was one of the NWD's, does anyone know what Im talking about ?

Ive been using these ultra thin 0.8mm discs, Im finding it gives a really sharp grind. http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Power+Tool+Accessories/Cutting+Discs/Ultra+Thin+Disc+115+x+08+x+22mm/d80/sd1750/p39737 Ive been thinking about trying those diamond ones too.

The olives are compressed by the shroud nut to create a very tight fit. The Shroud nut goes on the line first then the olive, place the olive end into the lever then push the shroud over and tighten it. Its fairly simple, See page 11-12 of the following document, you will need a new olive, I think rock n roll bikes is cheapest. http://www.magura.com/uploads/media/downloads/FELGEN_06_E.pdf To Fill and bleed watch this:

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You're doing pretty well for only being a few months in, all you can really do is keep practising. Just pay more attention to when the mix is out and try to correct it quicker, and think a bit more about when you drop in the next tune so that it creates a progression or a mix that the crowd will enjoy. The tune selection worked well together too, keep it up. What CDJs are you using ?

The word Electro is overused. The first one is really commercial electro. the second one is mainly progressive house, third one is dutch house. Youll be better of searching for progressive and dutch. If you want electro check out labels like sick slaughter house and big fish, artists like lazy rich and wolfgang gartner and zedd. Electro: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_RbgflvPGg