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javimic last won the day on July 8 2023

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    Javier
  • Bike Ridden
    24"
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    Fourplay Team 2020
  • Country
    Argentina

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  1. Hello! Welcome to this journey! I have also read Julien Happich's book and I love it. Good opportunity to say that Julien did a solid job there. Now, the good thing is that the practice is mandatory since no one has gotten drunk to understand the meaning of the word wine, you have to drink it. I started the trials when I was 43, three years ago when I bought my Fourplay, best decision ever!
  2. It is done! It's nice to ride it now as I'm not only using the new chain but also the Pro 5 Hub. Thanks for your advice, Peter.
  3. OK! I have a new chain in stock… These days I will change it. Thanks La Bourde!
  4. Hello again everyone! This is to see if the chain stretch gauge is a good point to replace our chain speaking of snapings (not drivetrain wear). In my case, the chain in the pic is only 5 months old but the tool says it's time to change it. 😅 Thanks in advance guys Javi
  5. Hello Sam! What a bummer dude, speedy recovery! I started the trials journey at the age of 43 almost 3 years ago. I never worried about my age. I will be 46 yo next November. Baby steps is what I recommend because a micro victory it is a victory, but not what I actually do. 😂 Keep riding bro!
  6. Thank you all for the experiences and alternatives you gave me. I take note of many models. Unlike Ross I grip the handlebars in the middle of the grip and the double clamps don't bother me (by now). I read the article and it seemed contentious at first, but I'll give it a try if I ever use push grips again. Because I've suffered enough with some of them! 🍻
  7. Looks like I'm getting used to wearing gloves. However, I prefer hands free because I have to put less pressure on the grips. Maybe it's some insecurity of the rookie. I have never tried the foam grips (comas) but I would like to. My girlfriend has Salt Plus grips (with ribs) in her bmx and they’re awesome. 🤙🏻
  8. Good point! I don't feel good wearing gloves and I tend to over-squeeze thinking I might loosen the bars. As a result, my forearms tire faster. If the odi longneck flangeless are not accordionized next to the lever, they will be perfect. I saw that Ali C put them lock on version in his last Hex built. I hope they have the same compound. 🙏
  9. Hello everyone, There is a personal factor but: What is the standard width grip to avoid killing forearms in trials? 30mm? My forearms are like rocks since I changed the grips. I had been using the odi longneck grips 🥰 for a year with no problem. No gloves. I changed them for a pair of Synchros dh lock on grips because they were the same ones I had on my DJ but the compound is different and the new ones gave me blisters the first time. So I wear gloves and now my forearms are like rocks as I said before. It seems that the gloves could be the truly reason because I am not used to wearing them. 🤷🏻‍♂️
  10. javimic

    New Hope Pro 5

    RIP the last Pro4 too. I'm going to try the Pro 5. In the meantime I have a Trialtech 108 e.p. on my second set of wheels and it runs fine. 🫶🏻
  11. It's on the to-read list. 🤜🤛 Apologies to others for the off-topic comment and photo. 🙏
  12. Requirements that do not match, at least stand out and attract attention… 🤷‍♂️
  13. I agree with you. The max torque is 6 Nm while the max torque that the handlebars admit is 8 Nm. Besides the inside there are no hard edges (fortunately). What do you mean when you say 22s?
  14. Hi, Just to say that I was surprised to see that the recommended stem for the respective sqlab trials handlebars does not have the 46mm minimum clamping area that the company specifies. When I measured it is only 40 mm. My classic trialtech stem is 45/46mm so now it stays. Seems like a wider (in this case) clamping area would be better... doesn't it?
  15. Congrats! The Nishikubo model is very beautiful. The aesthetic is amazing and scratching it would hurt! The strength of the frame (Yohan) is proven. You will probably change the rear hub, maybe the rotors or not (personal opinion). Being the first edition they have done a very good job that is very competitive. Canyon has sold a lot of them and we don't see people complaining. One would have to wonder why they have chosen some parts when they have all to do the best possible: financial resources, pro rider, etc. Mystery!
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