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  1. Trials Hot Spots - Map Of All Your Favorite Riding Spots

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    Posted · Edited by walker

    This may or may not have been done before, but I couldn't find anything myself, so I created my own.

    Firstly I would like to thank Shaun H, Matt B and Tim Stedman for helping me in getting the ball rolling by adding the first locations, cheers guys!

    The point of the map is for everyone to add the riding spots that they know and ride at so that they're there for everyone else to enjoy as well. All you need to do is click on the link and click edit on the left hand side of the map. You will then be able to pinpoint the location, even down to the very line (!!). Whether you want to share it with everyone else or just show off about a line that you did.

    A few points for using the map:

    - Please read the Guidelines on the map before adding or ammending locations. These are available on the left or in the key that floats somewhere in the North Sea!

    - Please use the correct style and colour of marker as explained in the key to distinguish between natural, street etc.

    - Add a name and brief decription of the location. For the benefit of others you can give a detailed description with a rating in the format that is described in the Guidelines on the map

    - The more you add, the better the map will be for everyone

    At some point everyone has been to a new place knowing that there are things to ride, but don't know where they are or where to look. This map will allow everyone to go straight where they want to, even if it's their very first visit. With advancing mobile phone technology this could be a really useful tool when out on a ride!

    Another cool feature to add is a link to photos or video from the corresponding location. You could also write a brief description of the moves that have gone down and where the most insane lines from your favorite rider's videos were shot. Or maybe some history of an epic ride or funny story that took place.

    Hope you enjoy it and make good use of it.

    Get adding locations now!

    LINK - Trials Hot Spots - CLICK HERE

    EDIT: you do need to have a google account to add locations, but that takes less than 2 min to register - Create Account - CLICK HERE

    Thanks in advance,

    Andy

  9. Rockman Or Gu?

    in Trials Chat

    Posted

    Rockmans are designed to be lighweight, there's no arguments there, so to fulfill this, material must be taken away from places. This is done in two ways, CNC machining and tube gauge. Rockman do save a lot of weight from clever CNC gussets and braces, but to get the extra bit of weight off the tubes must be made lighter. When it comes to what you refer to as 'strength', the rockman frame will probably be equally as stiff as the Gu, particularly the front end of the frame. However, lightweight alloys with thin wall thicknesses are greatly weakend by deformation. 6061 T6 or U6 alloy will be suseceptible to cracking if it is dented, and this is what most people refer to as 'strength'. People buy lighweight frames so that they can jump higher, 400g can make quite a difference, but then they complain that they are weak when they dent and brake.

    If you're going to buy any lightweight frame, then make sure you look after the downtube and chainstays as a heavy knock could lead to the end of it.

    Kieran, I look forward to seeing how long your Speedrace frame lasts if you ride it in the same way (only you will probably know this).

  11. Ymsa Supertrials Urgent Date Change Now 11Th July

    in News

    Posted

    A positive and well worded reply Danny, thanks.

    I probably was a bit blunt with my first post, however, I would have preferred to see my criticism taken on board rather than the reply that I got. Again, please take this constructively, but if 'extremely big" sponsors are involved then I think it is paticularly important to get the poster looking professional. I really do appreciate all of the time that you have and will continue to sacrifice in putting together a great event, thank you.

  12. Ymsa Supertrials Urgent Date Change Now 11Th July

    in News

    Posted

    I imagine what Andy was trying to get across (correct me if i'm wrong) is that it looks like a font cover from MBUK but from 10-12 years ago, this is supposed to be the biggest trials competition in the country trying to attract both the tops riders and the general public's interest. The post is everyone's first point of interaction with the event and as such should look professional, exciting and informative.

    Dave's amendment doesn't really help the cause, unless it was meant in jest, which we all know is hard to put across on an internet forum.

    The event format and locations look awesome, really hope it works out and opens trials competition to a wider audience.

    Fully agree, perhaps your diplomacy betters mine!

  16. Ymsa Supertrials Urgent Date Change Now 11Th July

    in News

    Posted

    It's difference Dave.

    And I was just trying to be constructive, I haven't quite worked out whether your reply was in jest or not, but I was trying to make a serious point. If that last post wasn't meant to be dry humour then I suggest that you should think before attempting to make enemies with any entry paying riders, as it's entries that you have struggled with in the last few years.

    Thank you

  17. Ymsa Supertrials Urgent Date Change Now 11Th July

    in News

    Posted

    I don't mean to be rude, but if that's the flyer, I think you could do a lot better. If you are wanting a good crowd of spectators then I think it would be a good idea to put a little bit more effort into the poster/flyers. I know it might not be your thing, but I'm sure someone could help you out here. Please take this as constructive,

    Thanks

  25. Try-All Shoes - What Do They Weigh?

    in Trials Chat

    Posted

    What is the weight of a new pair of Try-all shoes? I've had them for a number of years now and have eventually got fed up with their pathetic durability. So I'm looking for some sort of alternative. I'm not going to go down the Ribo route, as I dont think they're much better, but I am curious to know what sort of weight have I had hanging of my feet for the last few years (5+ years!).

    Unfortunately I dont have any means of weighing the ones I currently have, and they've about dropped to bits anyway!

    Thanks,

    Andy

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