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Hi Guys, Perhaps the wrong segment of the forum, but since the competition/events section doesn't get many posts, figured I'd try here. Trying to gauge interest in a trials competition with sections set out at locations across the South West (Bristol/Somerset) area. Been speaking with a few guys and tempted to organise one or two and see where that goes. Please circulate if you know people who'd be interested. Cheers Ben

Did anyone make the December ride? The weather was terrible, didn't see any hype online so I assumed it was cancelled.

Thanks man, much appreciated. Phil on the forum kindly highlighted that to me as well. Hoping the weather is good too. GMBN just out a video out of Jack Carthy riding Bristol.

Hi everyone, I gather there is most probably very little calling for a public indoor trials spot, especially given most indoor skateparks I know struggle some years to make ends meet. I wonder therefore if anyone in the South West (Somerset and neighbouring counties) are aware of any indoor private spots? Would be keen to meet other guys who ride trials and visit such a spot, interested to figure out how anyone could achieve such a thing without being loaded enough to buy your own barn/rent a warehouse. I used to have a private BMX trails spot and still dig trails, so am fully aware of the necessity to keep such spots "underground" so to speak. Wonder if the guys from the Werkshop are on this forum? Same for the ShinDig guys. Maybe if enough interest exists, a bunch of us could work something similar out.

Ah nice, good to know. Going to look at it tomorrow I think.

Just came across this Ali C video - Suggests using tape to stop the pads moving around. I wonder if sanding the pads down would affect the pistons. I know some manufacturers make brake pistons from magnesium which is a soft metal, so assume a sanded brake pad may have the potential to erode a piston? No idea what material Hope are using for their pistons in the trial zone calipers.

Nice, feel free to drop me a line or organise a group ride via a post in the forum when the weather improves. I live in the area and often ride the spots in Weston, there's a good mix of spots from natural rocks at low tides to all the street spots in town. Burnham on Sea has some good spots also. I've been thinking that the Gorge in Cheddar and a few quarries around the area might be worth checking out.

I checked out the pads (Trialtech Sport) and its clear the piston has bedded into the rear of the pad.... + No paint to sand! Doesn't appear as though the wear mark is in anyway highlighting that the pad is moving over the piston. Squinting with a fine eye, it may appear the wear "circle" of the piston is ever so slightly asymmetrical perhaps. In that respect, the top loop definitely appears asymmetrical though suggesting movement in some way within the calliper.

@AdamR28 and @Daan - That's truly really kind of you to come back to me so quickly. I'll have a go at sanding the rear of the pads! Nice one guys.

Hi Guys, I ride most disciplines and recently got into trials, I know one or two people near me in North Somerset but still, a lot of folks have precious little time to get out riding and so I'm often out there solo'ing which is fine. I wondered if there are any groups of guys getting out regularly/semi-regularly in the area? No doubt Bristol has a strong scene, but don't know anyone within these circles. Hopefully hear from some of you. Cheers Ben

Hi All, Has anyone experienced issues with Hope Trial Zone disc setups? Specifically with the rear calliper making a "clunking" noise when on the rear wheel? I love a quiet riding bike, so find this super annoying! For context, below is my setup: - Frame = 24" Inspired FourPlay, Brake = Hope Trial Zone, Hub = Hope Pro 2, Rotor = Hope Trial Zone (200 mm). In detail, I tend to find that when on the rear wheel, a clunking noise emanates when completing forward/rearward/upward moves. Below follows the steps I've taken to resolve: 1) Early on, I found that the upper most frame/adapter bolt would routinely work loose. I put this down to torque reversals, which eventually would ruin the threads inside the adapter. 2) I then replaced the adapters, used longer bolts so the threads of the adapter are fully utilised, applied a small amount of thread lock and applied a decent torque (11 nM). This appears to have resolved that particular issue. 3) I still was getting clunking noises from the rear, so threw away the Tarty bikes chain stay protector and adapted a tube to dampen chain noise. OK the bike now runs quieter, but still the clunking noise is present... 4) I then wondered if the rotor itself was working loose, so replaced the hub bolts and torqued them upto 6 nM. They appear to be holding fine now, and still the clunking noise continues. 5) With the bike on the flat, I clamped the rear brake and rapidly rocked the rear wheel back and forth to re-create the forces. Definitely the noise is coming from the calliper. In conclusion, I believe that the pads probably "rock" to some degree within the calliper, despite them bolt holding the pads in place being tightened to 5 nM. Has anyone else experienced similar issues? Super annoying if you like a quiet running bike! Cheers Ben