Team Ashton

I've been to see Gav & family this morning. He's in a very bad way. However we all need to pray and have hope. The dude is a warrior and if anyone can pull through then Gav can. I've been riding road with him lately and trust me the guy is as tough as they come.

Where you at with the build man? I might be able to help - i've got a few bits stored away. Martyn

The Effect is being released. DB are behind the project 100% Look guys, I'm sorry that you are waiting. I'm deserate to get bikes out too, and they will be available very soon. We have had a delay due to exchange rate/price change in the far east etc. The details will be on the site ASAP. Thanks for your interest in the bike, it really is appreciated. Martyn

Hello All, Just wanted to let everyone know that Rowan's new vid is up on www.teamashton.co.uk (Rowan 2008 Video 4). I have to say, it's bloody good. Rowan has been working really hard for Team Ashton this year and has already released 3 other awesome videos this year, including footage of Sam Pilgrim winning at the London Qashquai Final, Ben Savage on comp duty and the original Rowan vid. Check it out, we guarentee you'll be itching to get out on your bike once you've watched it. Cheers, Team Ashton

Hello all, Team Ashton would like to make all Trials Forum members aware of our new 'Live' competitions on www.teamashton.co.uk 'Live' Competitions run under a few different formats. At the moment there is £100 box of goodies available for the best 'Balance' picture recieved by 12am 22nd July. The last comp was for a MET Kaos Helmet awarded for the first correct answer to a stupidly easy question. The idea is to create regular site visits and keep you updated with what Team Ashton Diamondback is up too; plus you can win cool stuff (not a bad deal really). Because we support Trials riders on our Team (Ben Savage, Rowan Johns, Martyn Ashton) we will have great Trials products up for grabs; these prizes should interest everyone on here. As mentioned the formats change and timimg of comps is random, keeping everyone on their toes (and fitting with busy Team schedules). Other prizes planned for 2008 include product from MET, Hope, Diamondback, SRAM, Animal, Trialtech, Tartybikes, TSG and even a full Team Ashton Diamondback bike towards the end of 2008. We wanted to give our fellow Trials riders a 'heads up'. I hope this is useful info and everyone takes time to enter over the year. Happy Riding, Team Ashton www.teamashton.co.uk PS: We are looking for a new 2009 Team member. If your interested and can show us you have what it takes to go Pro then contact us at jointeamashton@btinternet.com This oppertunity is open to anyone, Him or Her who feels they can represent Team Ashton Diamondback in a positive manner. Either through results, demos, photos, vids or maybe something we haven't thought of?

I agree with Dave. You could of had the 'who's who' of International Trials, it really wouldn't of made any difference. At an event like this the course must be the Star of the show, not the riders. From what i heard, some great riding went down, just sounds like hardly anybody got to see it? Giles and team had a go, did the best with what they had. I can't really think of what i would of done to improve the situation. Hopefully the event gets another shot in 08. Martyn

Hi, Seems the budget is being blamed for the Line-up and format. To this point i have never recieved a fee for 'riding' at the BIKE show, nor has any other Trials rider that i know of. Myself and Martin obviously recieved a fee for feature management but that just covered our days working on the build, same as any other contractor. This format cannot be simply blamed on budget. Martyn

Some more background information: The BIKE show was originally owned by Future Publishing (MBUK and others) and run by their events Team. The last few years the event was owned by Haymarket Exhibitions who in late 2005 decided not to run the show in 2006 (the end thus far of 'The BIKE Show'). The guys behind NASS took the oppertunity to book the 07 date with a similar name at the NEC at that time. I was approached by The National Bike Show to run the Trials feature but after those initial site visits was told that Giles would be running it instead. I presume from what Giles has posted that my format was not suitable, if offered those time constraints i would of walked away. I also presume that Giles was told i was on board from the start as i would be very surprised and disapointed if he would wish to decieve knowledgeable trials supporters by promoting an event with names he had not confirmed, that would be very naughty wouldn't it At the time i was moved off the project i had confirmation from Kenny Balaey that he was coming, after informing him of the change of feature manager he removed his commitment. I would also be quite confidant in securing the following list as they are friends who have enjoyed good times at the event in the past: Chris Akrigg Vincent Hermance Ben Savage Chris Doney Neil Tunnercliffe Wayne Mohamet Martin Hawyes Ali C Myself I had penciled in approaching the following riders who haven't previously appeared. James Porter Danny Mac (big fan) probably a few others but 14/15 would of been my limit. I am (clearly) gutted not to be involved as i truly believe i could of run a great feature this year, i think we have all missed out on the feature we deserved. I've also worked very hard on my riding over the winter; a show on that date is always perfect to try and pull new stuff out the hat. It would of been 'Death or Glory' from me thats for sure (foot jam whip 360 drop, Flair, flip drop). All that said; lets all go and support as thats what any UK bike event needs, hopefully see some of you there? Laters, Martyn

Sorry, i think i have made it read like i am seeking an invite; I'm not and don't want one. I just want to make sure there is no promotion for the Trials feature of this event with incorrect information about me. Thanks for the props though, see you in the crowd. Martyn.

Hi, Just want to clear something up. There has been some mis-leading info posted about the 'Official' line up at The National Bike Show. Just so it is clear; I have not been approached by the Trials feature manager to appear at the event and will not be riding. Martyn Ashton From Best Rider topic 'At 'THE BIKE SHOW' in the past we (Ashton/Hawyes) have always tried to represent 'Trials' as best we could. I initially asked to be involved with 'The National Bike Show' but after a few site visits was told that Giles would be running the Trials feature? I have not been approached by Giles too ride at the show and don't appreciatte the use of my name in an 'official' list when i have not been asked to ride. So if you are interested in the line up; please go ahead and mentally delete my name from the 'Official' list as i am nothing to do with it. Martyn'

At 'THE BIKE SHOW' in the past we (Ashton/Hawyes) have always tried to represent 'Trials' as best we could. I initially asked to be involved with 'The National Bike Show' but after a few site visits was told that Giles would be running the Trials feature? I have not been approached by Giles too ride at the show and don't appreciatte the use of my name in an 'official' list when i have not been asked to ride. So if you are interested in the line up; please go ahead and mentally delete my name from the 'Official' list as i am nothing to do with it. Martyn

Yo! Happy New Year to you all. 07 Justice frames will be here for Febuary (hopefully). New year, new graphics, the frame design is basically the same but with slight tweaks in Geometry, the aim; to enhance the distinctive feel of last years bike. Also waiting on some prototypes at the moment (Ali and Gav will be testing these, so pester them for test rides as i would love as much feed back as possible). These Prototypes are longer versions of the existing Justice, both Gav and Ali requested longer frames for comps. These bikes are unlikely to ever reach production in the present design but the positive aspects (hopefully all) will go into a completely new design that i am working on at the moment. Testing has recently started on the new 24, it's amazing fun and i can't wait to release that bike, we plan for a complete build bike to be available for October 07, also a complete Justice at this time as well. Website will be up very soon (i have said that before) actually think it will be soon this time though, probably because i'm not building it... Any feed back or ideas then let me, Ali or Gav know about it. Cheers, Martyn.

Ryan Leach Lenosky Jordi Tarres Cesar Canas Chris Akrigg Libor Karas Rob Warner Hans Darren Bearclaw Ed Tongue Ot Alfie Kurt Brain Thierry Girrard (Sunn) Dougie Steve Peat Lisa (on a Duke) Rossi (giving Lisa tips on cornering) Chopper Diego Bosis Eddy Lejune (Honda TL360 Twin Shock) Chris Smith Petr Kraus LL Cool J (for Lisa) Horsey Amos Bilbao Evel Knievel (in Snake River Canyon kit and Sky Cycle. Launch him like a Firework as a Finale) All doing what they want at a dream venue that could accomodate all. Wow! Martyn. Ooops Forgot: Matt Hoffman Jay Mirron Guetler Gavin (to annoy Horsey) Steve Murrey Dennis McCoy Mark Webb and Ali C.