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Archie H

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  1. Hi, so currently looking at a brake change on my trials rig. Currently running hope tech 3 trial zone with v2 200mm rotors front and rear. I've only ever used hope but I've found parts are expensive, the feel is not very consistent (despite having new fluid and fully bled) and the levers are a bit clumpy. I was wondering what brakes people think are best for street trials? I was trying to stay away from mt7 due to the price. I saw John langlois runs the mt4 and seeing what he can do I assume they are decent (and cheap)? Also is shimano Saint still a contender? And mabey another brand?! If could suggest a good replacement I would be very grateful. Thanks :rolleyes:

  2. 2 hours ago, Rory Semple said:

    I like it but not as much as I liked the blue model and would agree that in the image the colour looks quite similar to the previous flow but then the new Hex looks very different in person compared to the images of it...

    Which blue one are you talking about? The newer greyer one or the imaginate deep blue one? Personally I think either the deep blue or the orange was the best as they kind of stood out from the other bikes. Yellow has been done a lot before on the old elements, flows and fourplay so so it doesn't seem as special. Also it's interesting they kept the name. Considering Danny left I thought they may have changed the name as it doesn't really relate to him any more, but fair play to inspired still giving credit to Danny for the bike. :rolleyes:

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  3. Not quite the beutiful priceless carbon beast but it's still pretty cool, and will still leave a hefty hole in your wallet. Personally not sure about the yellow as it looks a bit too much like the flow, thoughts, opinions? Also, has Fabio left inspired? (Not listed on team athletes...mabey specialised will be releasing a trials bike, never know...)

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  4. Hi, I was wondering if anyone has ever done any sort of modification to a standard fork to make it fully internal routing. Not just through the steerer tube but also down the fork leg and out to the calliper. I was considering doing some hole drilling but I can't work out if it's genius or completely idiotic. Any advise or past experience would be gratefully accepted? Thankyou! :rolleyes:

  5. Might have to whack one of those on the trials bike, would definitely help getting around, and it doesn't look at all stupid and oversized so I don't see what the problem is. Bolt on that massive bag/battery thing and get all the style points too.

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  6. How much is it actually rubbing by? Does the wheel not move at all or is there just a lot of friction from it? If it is the second one then you could just spin the wheel for a while and let the disc sort of eat away at the caliper. Might weaken it but it may be better then grinding down bolts a lot which could snap and leave you in a tricky position. Or carefully grind or file down the edge of the disc so it doesn't rub. Best of luck anyway.

  7. 20 minutes ago, Tony Harrison said:

    PS for those who don't like Ryan Taylor...

    https://www.liveleak.com/view?i=fcf_1397950251

    That was kind of enjoyable! It's people like him who give bikers a bad name. Not only is he going round pissing people off for no reason other than views, he is inspiring all the kids who watch his videos to do the same. Why can't he spend his time making a sweet edit instead of jumping into swimming pools, or breaking into theme parks. Shame.

  8. 20 hours ago, Synergy said:

    24" happened and ruined trials.....

    No no no no, quite the opposite. 24" provided a way into trials that was much more natural for lots of people. Mountain bikers and BMXers could look at the bikes and relate to it in a way. It looks more like their bikes so that are more enclined to buy one. As for the 'traditional' style. That was completely alien to those guys, they looked completely bonkers and just we're not as functional so BMX and MTB guys were not as interested. 24" has brought so many new people to trials, and has defiantly played a huge part in making it more well known thanks to social media. All the 'traditional' bikes are still out there, there is just lots more 24" in the sport. Which is AMAZING!

  9. 25 minutes ago, Ross McArthur said:

    Yep, anyone with half a brain could work out its a Santa Cruz Carbon trials frame/fork/rims...

    Heard through the grape vine he's working on a San Fran edit as a welcome to the team video for SC. Heard some other stuff too that ill keep shtoom about for now.

    Exciting times! I sense another viral edit coming.

  10. 50 minutes ago, Daviesdt said:

    Most likely a prototype in development that Danny is helping to develop. Thought he had some kind of deal with inspired for trials bikes though, presumably this ties in with whatever deal he has with santa Cruz. Guess this was just a taster and more details will be on their way. Also spotted last night he had bust his knee cap. Ouch.

    Is it possible he is leaving inspired to only ride for SC? He doesn't have the inspired decals on his bike, they are not listed on his Instagram? Have to wait and see I guess. Bet the broken knee is going to sore aswell.

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