Nick Manning

Jon I've got plenty of T-uk t-shirts that I'll never wear, they'll probably be used for rags to be honest. I have an update. Dan has been trying to contact Gemstone (the financial company) a few times today and vice versa with them trying to contact him. They have now spoken, however he claims that he only owes me £30/£35 but is happy to pay the £70.21. However due to previous discussions between Gemstone and Dan about regular updates of what is owed, Dan is now claiming that I owed him £580 and so Dan only owes £70. But Gemstone have been through all there statements and letters and have only got a total amount of £400 owed to trials-uk, which leaves a clear £180 up in the air, plus the current £70, potentially entitling me to £250. Gemstone have asked if I want to just take the £70 and finish it there, or enquire further to see if I am owed more. I've chosen to go for an enquiry as Dan will fob anyone off when it comes to money. So Gemstone have no asked Dan for the invoice regarding this claim of £580 so that I can see what on it, as they feel that Dan may have added money to this from other purchases that I have made with him, even though I had fully paid him. So we will have to see the outcome. PS. Dan text me off his business phone today, explaining that he has tried to contact Gemstone and will continue to try ad get hold of them so that this can be resolved today, which is where Gemstone has now come to realise that he may owe me more. Also I mentioned to them about the transaction that occurred on my account on 23 December last year, where Dan took £100 from my account. It was agreed that I would phone him and make the payment, however he decided to just take the money with out any authorization. Gemstone has said that he is not allowed to do that, as that is illegal. They can't do anything about that, as it doesn't involve them, however I think that along with other things like the issues that others on here that I've mentioned to them, that they have a much better idea about Dan and his business.

Hey Shaun, il give them a ring today and find out, il pm you either way. As for people going to his house, I know he has never had CCTV outside his house before, the area he lives in, is a nice quiet area like a neighbourhood watch type of estate. I wouldn't suggest any threats or violence, just invade either he or his family called the police, but as I said before, if you can take any evidence with you that proved your purchase and/or return then atleast you show the police that if they came, and they can then see that your there for a genuine serious reason and are not there to cause trouble.

Not sure I thought the guy had a machester accent, but I maybe wrong.

If people are going then I shall come too. Just need to know date. But don't organize date or time on here incase dan see's or someone tells him. Just pm people.

when is he planning on going down there? Is he the guy that called me earlier? If he is going there and anyone else is going down, it would be probably best to have any sort of information with you that proves any purchase that has been made and not recieved, or any items that have been returned for refund but not recieved the refund, just incase the law is called. That way you have a reason to be there and police would have to look into it, as he has pretty much committed fraud.

Got no brake pads, so wont be riding this weekend.

The thing with Dan is that he can talk anyone into buying stuff, and for alot of people including myself over the years we have fallen for it. The problem is that he'll turn round and say stuff like 'I'l do you a deal, pay half now and the rest next month' The reason why on his case, is that once Dan has paid the company back, they can close the account and forward the money on to myself along with an additional £70 that I over paid them, so in total I'm owed £140.21 but I wont see it until Dan pays up to the debt management company. Though as previously stated, if Dan fails to respond to their calls and letters then they will get there loyers involved and they will contact his bank to resolve the issue and get the money back.

I only need the one ehich is £4.89, but then I still have to strip my bike and send it to tarty and get it sent back. Cheers Dave, as your living so close I think I'l take you up on that offer. Are yuou about this weekend? Cheer's Jon, I'm gonna see Dave and get it done there, but thanks for the offer.

I spoke to the debt management agency yesterday, they sent the letter to his home address. They said they'll continue to call dan everyday, but if he doesn't answer then it will probably resort to them legally taking the money from his bank account. I tried calling dan myself last night at 6:30 it rang out, so I tried again and he answered, he had no idea who was calling, even when I said it as nick he said nick who. He claimed that he was busy and would call me back in half hour but didn't. I rang his personal number which is 07595748791 so if anyone has anything that needs sorting I suggest who call him, if he doesn't answer then just keep trying, he'll answer eventually as I proved last night.

Yain how come you've moved? Your flat was so nice, seems abit daft moving up the road and then back in 6 months. Have you gone through all the women there and need a change?

Most likely Ben. Well I've had no response from him via Facebook. The reason I need to get hold of him is that he owes me £70.21 this is due to me be in some financial dificulty a year or so ago and signing upto a debt management company. Thankfully it is all clear now, however with lack of contact with Dan he has been over paid and now owes this company said amount. This isn't a case that he just owes me money, he actually owes this debt management company money. I'm awaiting a call back from them, as they have tried to contact him numerous times. He has failed to answer his phone and respond to letters from them, so I shall find out when I speak to them where to go from here. I have his home address and chances are they'll write to there, though it could become a legal issue. I'm also going to talk to them about the issues that have been had with customers buying from him, such as delivered items being wrong, refunds being owed and just find out what the best approach is to get everything resolved. Dan really has gone and put his foot in it now. Out of curiosity are there any forum members that still have things outstanding with trials-uk (dan)?

So you reckon you'll be riding Porthcawl Saturday or more likely Sunday? I've never ridden Porthcawl, so would be pretty up for it.

Cheers for the info Mike. Looks like il be going up there then, his shop has closed yet his site is still running, seems odd.

Its not only that its interesting it's informative too. I didn't realise that just hydrating yourself by water, wasn't actually that great for you. But now I know. Learning something new everyday!

Any idea on dates that you might be in London, Reading and Porthcawl? I'd be up for riding somewhere this weekend, depending on where your be.

Very interesting, especially the bit about being like a kenyan and powerthirst containing crystal meth

No, but for just the basics it sums it up. You can go into great detail to explain it. But the main point is that a rear magura rim brake is much more responsive than a rear disc, hence why a disc on the front and magura on rear.

A hydraulic rim brak is more powerful when applied the a disc brake for our sport. I think it's something to do with the fact that with a rim being wider than a disc rotor, the rim brake can apply more pressure to the rim which in turn will aplly more power to stopping the rim.

Hi there, main reason is that a magura rim brake tends to be alot more powerful and responsive than a disc, so it is used on the rear. A disc is generally used on the front because of the modulation you can get from it. So say if you want to use the front brake but only a small amount, with a magura it would most like be on or off and nothing inbetween. It does come down to rider preference, but there the main reasons.

ok cool, well I'l see what the plans are for the weekend and I'l let you know if I do come over that way.

Could perhaps pop down on Saturday, was gonna go shopping with the gf, so wouldn't actually be riding.

I've just sent Dan a message through Facebook, now whether he responds or not is a different matter.

I hadn't noticed that. Just searched for him, as he has removed me and found this.

Can't argue with that, lol. Thanks for all the help eeryone. It's all be wathced in my ebay, so when pay day comes ths week I wont forget what I wanted, lol.