Nick Manning

I'm up for either day, though Saturday maybe easier for me, but depends on who else comes and who can do what.

I use water in my brake. I'm using a current Magura HS33 rear, not had any problems with mine, I just give it a re-bleed now and again, but it's not that often probably 6 months or so. Rob Brodie has an Echo TR rear brake, and his leaks too, he's on his second, after sending his first back. As far as I'm aware he's gonna send his current one back, and possibly get the Echo CNC or a traditional Magura HS33. I've not used the Echo brakes, but after looking at Rob's it looks like there's a problem with the seals in the master cylinder where the lever piston pushes the fluid.

From my experience of places I have ridden I would suggest the following. For street: Portsmouth, Bristol, London, Birmingham, Plymouth, Leeds, Newcastle For Natural: Portland Bill, Hook Woods.

I'l come up if it's next weekend too.

I've text him but had no reply. It keeps going to answer phone, he must be out on the piss.

Lee McCaw and I will be riding Worthing this Sunday, everyone is welcome.

I like the flag with the red dragon in the middle, and in all fairness Wales is part of the UK and falls under our government, unlike Scotland who have their part inthe Union Jack and are part of the UK but don't often use our government.

Too far.

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Was an amazing ride, got pretty damn cold during our search for hot food, but was a fun day. One of the best ride's I've been on this year. It was great meeting new people too.

Waddy, as your up, get Stan and Ali and come down to Brum.

Grant you gotta be on your best behaviour. see y'all in the morning.

Though Rob, Andy and I didn't get there till 8pm, we still all had a great couple of hours riding. There wasn't much to ride but plenty of lines. I thought it was great and will be definately coming back next year. Not so sure cant Rob and Andy, they may have only just got back to Eastleigh at mid-night.

Pat come to Brum, you know you you could do with the street practice. Your the shiz on natural, so no need for practice.

Because we plan it like that You must be flipping lonely, being the only rider in Worthing. I can't see WYC lasting.

Shame Pauly, would've been good to ride with you again. Finger's crossed she doesn't come, lol. I don't think it will matter too much, I've never spent much time at Vicky sqaure, normally been moved on. I'm looking forward to this ride, Brum is always a good laugh.

I'm getting in to Bourne End station at 18:04 from Reading. Not sure where to go from there.

C'mon Adam, you know you wanna make a special effort for me

I've not used a smooth rim so I can't really give much help. But I have found phat pads and Heatsink pads, both on cnc backings to be great on a grind and long lasting. Might help you slightly.

That was an awesome video, really enjoyed that. He's got some great skills.

They look like some great riding spots, loving those lines on the Monty, they looked too big for a mod to make. Clearly not for you.

Bout time Dave Site looks really good Dave, easy to use and looks modern and futuristic.

What time is this event gonna finish by?

It was Jez Avery doing those big dirt jumps on the Proflex in 'DIRT' I remember touring the UK in 2006 with him, and we spoke about 'DIRT' and other classic mountain bike videos and rider's such as the great 'JMC'.

Nice lil vid there, looks like your riding well. We should get a ride on at West Bay, I love that place.