holymush

I could of saved a fair bit of weight, But as I've been building I've noticed heavier = cheaper and lighter = really quite expensive. Its got some nice bit and some not so nice bits, but all in with buying some tools and little bits i didn't have, im close to 1000 pound mark so for now this will do nice Did make a post about brakes, was looking at mt 2's couple people rated, no one slated so as far as i can work out they good for the money. if anyone knows different say so and i'l look into something different Mike

naw, took it to a spray shop quality finish on it

I shall buy myself a spoke key and have a go! Don't think there's much to see in a picture! Ty guys Mike

Any way of saving them? Mike

yeh its an onza BB...i like nice things but im working on guidance from tarty + the fact im incredibly new to this not gonna fork out mega money just yet. wheels are gonna be http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/1920_inch_wheels/tryall_elite_disc_rear_19_inch/c61p11898.html and the 20" front to match. Started building! Echo SL bars Trialtech stem echo SL headset Echo SL forks Bionic b5r frame with a beautiful pink paintjob onza BB try all expert cranks rockman 108 free wheel

More bits! im close now

anyone run this brake? any good..bad? the time is almost here to purchase wheels and brakes so doing some research Mike

my bag of shit bike continues to anger me! my rear brake has now decided to leak all over the place! close to just angle grinding the bike into several pieces! sunday might be a no go...its just too embarrassing! :/

Indeed im now very much aware of this now i have a bit of knowledge and this forum behind me ...was buying it without ever even seeing a trials bike before so knew nothing at all :/ Tempted to spank the credit card and get the new bike going now Mike

I thought cheap bike to start with, have a go if I like it then more expensive bike eventually! 120 quid off eBay ....why...o why did I buy it!!!! Clearly not looked after in any way! I basically need a new bike now as this one spends more time being fixed/ in the shed with me realising the only way to fix is replace...but would rather buy new parts for my new bike! I'm true upset...but rant over! Thanks for listening. Mike!

It is a bionic b5r. Other parts, echo sl forks, try all cranks, viz 72 free wheel, echo tr rims and hubs. Front magura disc and rear rim brake

Pic of my new bike so far! Forks and BB on their way tomorrow hopefully! The t-pros BB is still in a bad way....tempted to start building the new bike early but i want a whole new bike to get on in like 2 months....cuz im weird like that! Mike

Lol! Ok il just take my bike away from people from now on

Got magura rim brakes! It's the rear one, no booster on it. I'll get one then if it doesn't work il have to take a hammer too it! It's so loud it irritates the neighbours :/ Mike

I pedal kicked up a kerb and clean over a drain cover today.....I'm now pro lol While I have your attention my brakes are squeeking ....a little bit I can handle but its driving me to distraction....any ideas why? Mike

passed my test at end of april! got a 1998 zx6r...so awesome! the corsa vxr is up for sale now Mike

im on the night shifts but will try make it down for an hour atleast...but need to sleep so will be a flying visit Mike

Will defo stick at it...just need to meet other riders...more fun in a group. Anyone wreck brake hoses on a regular basis...split my front one after 10 mins today Mike

Ok so the bike is in one piece.....bottom bracket sounds like its gonna last a week tops but it works for now . Yay! Had a trackstand for like 30 seconds...I rock Mike

.....wanting something but not being able to have it until payday arrives!! Mike

WOW! i was using my tape measure and looking at stuff the BB was about 1 mm too smal in diameter so wasnt quite catching thread properly (i bought the bike with it in). so went and got a cheap BB to see if it was beyond help....but ITS IN! ..woulda made people cry watching me try get it in...but it spins and its all good for now! gonna put my bike back together and keep this one whilst i purchase a whole new bike in pieces in the background im new so a shitty bike wont hurt me for a few months Mike

what is the size of the thread for bottom bracket? i measured 1 3/8" and how many thread per inch? lots of questions sorry...this is bugging me and wanna get on to fixing it asap! Mike also emailed tarty bikes.....they like a million miles away if i can get it sorted a bit closer to home i will but if needs must il send it away