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it'd b hard for any others to enter the market though. just think how many years magura have been doing this! new products need at least a few years to develop, unless they r lucky enough to be perfect first time. just look at echo frames? and with the cost of maguras nowadays, i'm sure that whoever made new hydro brakes would find it hard to compete on price too. there's only so many ways u can do hydraulic rim brakes. i remember those horrid orange hydraulic v-brakes. really took off those did :angry:" on a similar subject, have always wanted to make some maggie calipers of my own. maybe frame specific, built into a booster, a whole one piece unit. stiff maybe? haha as for the poll............. the word 'tit' comes to mind smithy

u done more than i have done for my first year uni exams! it isn't how much u revise, its how much u know! smithy

yeah!!! midlanders gotta take attacks from all sides!! need the strong trials skills we do! i think the riders from midlands area are always really cool people too. on local rides, everyones chilled out. no real competitiveness, but everyone pushes each other onto greater things. tis a cool place. and how did i get grouped with danny butlord and poyser? :) smithy

while its here, anyone got more of gamo's old vids and the ltc ones too? i'm sure tarty knows the ones. used to all be on t-s til it were revamped >_< not got em on ma new pc since then :( smithy

moral o the story don't bodge bikes. i used to all the time, and wasted lots o parts. not worth it for the sake of 2 days not ridin same reason i posted the thread about trials injuries and got my physio involved. for the sake of a week or two gettin fixed, ur settin urself up for a few months out in the future by riding on untreated injuries just think, after strippin ur threads in the crank, if u'd told supercycles straight away, they wud have arranged for replacement cranks and cover labour charges (at least, thats what ur entitled too, and u shud have pushed for it). now, because u bodged it urself, they have every right to deny u a new frame. worth a couple o days wait? hmmmmmmmmmm........ not pickin on the rider in question. just tryin educate some of the less experienced riders among us. i've been there and done this before. feels far better gettin new bits through the post than havin to not ride for weeks and work instead, savin to buy new stuff >_< smithy

the only 'proper' way to remove a crank arm if the threads have gone would be a 3 or 4 armed puller. cranks should only be removed with force applied to the crank arm and the bb axle. u shuldn't use the frame as a base for leverage. thats called 'ham-fisted' in engineering:p i know it is a way of doing it, but i'd be embarrassed to try passing the blame onto the bike manufacturer after doing that! i would recommend having the crank taken off by someone who has the right tools for the job, then remove the bb and and check the damage. then if u do need to contact supercycles, inform them that the bb was loose in the first place, and that the threads in the crank stripped even when using the correct tools. u should be able to get the cranks replaced, but i'd be suprised if they'll give u a new frame. if u tell em how u did it that is... >_<" if not, a decent bike shop, or custom frame manufacturer/repairer should be able to fix it. i'm guessing the onza mods have quite thick bb shells. the shell can be machined out, removing the damaged threads and some more material, before having a sleeve bonded inside. this sleeve will then be rethreaded (if it isn't already) and u can fit ur bb nice and easy :( smithy

DX32's are 38mm wide? otherwise, with 1in holes u got just over 1mm either side of the holes! :P smittens

ahaaaaaaaaaa i do indeed use an old koxx rear on the front. its 40mm wide, and weighs in at around the 600g mark. i reckon u cud go for a drilled DX32 style thing? maybe megamo rear or somethin? although they truly are cheesy, or so i've seen from rear wheel use. a really wide front rim is great fun. u have to run over 2.3 on the front though, otherwise the tyre won't perform properly. after that, u can just smack it into stuff, and just launch across gap to front wheel and a decent tyre on such a fat rim will just stick to anythin! :D i think i'm right in sayin the front onza hog rims are 38mm? they have the porcupines stamped out and the sidewalls drilled. they would give a good ride too :P smithy

hey, just had the cast off after the treatment spoken of above. am quite literally shocked at the difference!!! feels pretty tight after 3 weeks immobilised, but i can put weight on it eeeeeeeasy, and can walk already!! was a real mess 2 weeks ago before procedure and casting! am doin the 15min walk to work in the mornin for the first time in weeks!!! nice to hear u guys had a productive session with simon. he really is a top bloke smithy

be dacreful with ankle supports. if u get the fully supporting stuff, u don't excercise the ligaments properly, and it can make them even weaker. if theres anyone having to rely on supports, or with ankle injuries still givin u jip, i've got my physio (username 'physio') to post some information in trials chat Physio Advice. he's currently helpin a fair few trials riders (including me and will arnold) to strengthen their ankles back up, and is very welcome to chat to anyone who wishes to seek advice. hopefully more references for him soon, as he's meetin tarty, fatmike, and spacemunkee for an assessment later today smithy

cheers simon ^^^ as simon has said above, my ankle was gettin pretty bad. so bad it resulted in a fracture and ligament rupture, without even twisting my ankle! by all means, go to A&E after a bad sprain, to check for fractures, but i guarantee they will send u out with a tubigrip support, and tell u to walk on it ASAP. u won't even get crutches if u don't ask! all this is VERY BAD. rest it up and get in touch with simon as soon as u can. he is very good at explaining everything, and i can honestly tell you that he'll give a reliable, understandable analysis, with no bullshitting, and i recommend you take it all on board! i have had 3 bad sprains dealt with by the NHS now, and have ended up in a right mess. even went to the GP (on crutches!) after the last one. all he said was he could refer me to a specialist.... in 2 months time! would like to thank simon again for all his help. and he's been very generous offering advice to people i've referred to him, and i'm on the road to recovery myself. i know its a ball-ache, takin time off the bike. but i'm just 20 now, and wish i'd had mine dealt with properly when i first did it 2 years ago (Y) all you young lads need to look after your bodies. still lots of developing to do, and you don't want it marred by injuries! and i'm sure all the old giffers like me will agree!!! it ain't too late guys, get in the queue! ride safe people!! smithy

ok folks, not usin it, so its makin way for a new hub current spec mk1 giant team trial frame mk1 px knifen forks truvativ firex cranks, 22/3st rings with 32t bash XT vbrake on SD7 lever (rear) (no pads) SRAM g'shift/lever combo on acera x vbrake (front) (inc pads) Mavic 121 rims on Sachs front hub/Deore rear Sora rear mech and s/s setup Hot s tyres front and rear Azonic DWs (2in rise) on Azonic shorty stem (80mm) FSA Pig h/set DMR grips all above currently put together brand new chain, cables and outers and noodles + selection of pedals to complete setup £200 as is also: hope mono on XM719 front wheel (32h, 3X) £35 tyres - tioga DH 2.3 rear, fire xc 2.1 £5 each full set of HS33s (unbuilt, inc new rear hose and fittings, full evo mounts)) with unused goldtec prototype booster £30 would take £250 for the lot and any other bits i may have that u want. BARGAIN! pictures to follow (its late and my legs in a cast) contact me with sensible offers if u want parts off the bike. will give it 4 days on here before splitting. so get ur name down for parts incase i ain't sellin the whole thing smithy

now, i know everyone gets knocks and bruises n stuff. sort o more interested in more repetitive injuries. things that cause u problems in the future. like ligament trauma, and which areas it occurs. thought ankles might be pretty common with jumpin off and bailing all the time. but keep em comin!! and feel free to contact simon ^_^

btw, simon lord, my physio, ahs said if anyone wants a chat about repetitive injuries, or any that are buggin u, u can have his addy: slord@hotmail.com i promise u its worth it. i put up with a weak ankle for ages, and i've ended up with a double fracture, and double ligament rupture, with multiple ligament trauma, just from snapping a bb axle! thats how unstable my ankle was! didn't even twist my ankle or collapse or anythin! smithy

just because its pink, don't make it cheap bitch

u know my beast pisses all over urs jaime (Y) especially with ur spazzy reach setup! haha

in the lads defense, i think he's probs just a little new to the scene, and has not the experience of u or i, nor a fair few people on here. and with all the over biased bullshittin that goes on in this forum, its probs a little difficult to make up ur own mind!! take a chill pill and offer him some decent advice. not just about brakes, but how to best make a decision. as i sed previously, its better to go round tryin a few, rather than listenin to the opinions of people u don't even know, because u can never tell whether they r knobbers or not. help the newbies, and one day they shall become holders of wisdom themselves (Y) makes you feel really old skool seein em all 'growin up' :"> smithy

well, effectively, a rim brake is a massive disc brake! u've got a 2 pot caliper (pushes in from both sides) on a 20in rotor! but yeah, as i was sayin, u get water on a tarred front rim, and it'll get messy (Y) if ur serious about a hydraulic disc, its worth savin the extra cash and getting a mono trial. but see if u can get someone in the know to help u set it up. with avids, the setup process is soooooooooo easy, u'd have to be a complete pleb to get it wrong!! u loosely mount it to the forks, then wind the pads in til they are clamped on the rotor. now tighten the bolts up mounting the caliper to the forks. the caliper is now in the perfect position. no messin about takin it off and swappin the washers about. now simply pull the cable through and tighten it in position. both pads are independantly adjustable, so just wind them out to the desired position, and ur done! if u get urself a single digit avid lever (ie, any starting with SD....) then u have a modulation adjuster at the lever. this allows fine tuning for ur desired brake 'feel' and how much modulation u want. smithy

dear me young man, u have much to learn... maggies can feel ace, and work plenty good enough front v brakes can work ace, and work plenty good enough discs can feel shit and not work at all!!! it appears u r lacking a little experience. i suggest u get urself off to a big group ride with some decent guys, with a lot of experience. all will be willing to help u out, and offer u their wisdom. most will be quite happy to let u try their setup, and offer advice on how best to set brakes up. brakes are all down to qualoty of setups. the main idea with discs is they are far more reliable source of dependable braking, less prone to momentary contamination (water n shit on ur rims) but suffer from permenant contamination of pads/disc (unless ur really lucky and can clean em proper) but get out and try some brakes!!! don't just assume that buying any hydraulic disc is the way forward! u may find that u really like someones v-brake setup that cost £30! i've got an Acera X v brake, with an old no name lever, with shitty frayed cable and bog standard fibrax pads on an old bike, and they are wicked powerful!! swapped em onto ma koxx because they worked better than the xtr setup i had (Y) again, get out and try some brakes. u'll soon find what u do and don't like, and save urself a ton load o cash in the process good luck fella!!! smithy

whilst recovering from ma knackered ankle, i'm wondering whether it is a common injury amongst trials riders? because apart from a few bumps and bruises, i've never been too bad for major injuries. broke a couple o toes from clippin em on walls doin touch hops, but apart from that, its just been my ankle the ankle in question is my right, and as i'm left footed, its the foot i always step off with first. so, on a couple of awkward bails, i've had to step off the bike while still falling. the first time i had a real bad sprain, i landed on my toes and rolled my foot over (known as an inversion sprain) and the bike and myself collapsed onto the same leg, causin massive ligament rupture! also done the same falling over a bench, and getting my toes stuck in the slats. having such an unstable ankle has caused many problems since then. i can see how easily this can occur in trials, tryin to get off the bike in many awkward positions and situations, and wouldn't be suprised if it was very common. and the way the NHS has treated me for these injuries (that being incorrectly), compared to how a proper sports physio has been doing at the moment, has lead me to the state i'm in now! anyways, basically, i wanna know how common a problem this is, and try to figure out if it would be worth the industry providing a solution to this. i know we all need fluidity of movement, but i have a couple of ideas myself on ankle support that wud simply stop the ankle rolling once it got to a certain point. fully supported joints are no good as ur body isn't exercising them in the right situations. protection from extreme movement is what i'm talking about. so please enlighten me, as i think its somthing that would need dealing with if it is a big problem. we're all fairly young, and enjoying ourselves now should not mean we have to pay for it later. smithy ps, if anyone in the northamptonshire area or surrounding counties is worried about any problems, my friendly physio, simon lord, is very happy for u to get in touch. he doesn't charge for his services, and dealing with him has lead me to be disgusted with, and lose all faith in the NHS and their methods for such injuries. i'd like to thank simon for everythin he's done, and would recommend u people at least speak to him about any problems u have. pm me for details (Y)

is that aimed at me? (Y) never sed anythin bout it bein poo?

think it looks rubbish maself. i have a mk1 levelboss. i like the idea of upgrades like CNC bbyoke, and dropouts, but they managed to make them look crap! and the headtube is pretty pointless, as i don't remember any of the old ones goin there? and if ANYONE can think of a good reason for that seat tube, they deserve a lemon. come on koxx, i know the old ones rode nice, but thay still weighed 5lbs! whats the point i addin more mass to the damn things if there's no performance gain? smithy

well, just about every disc brake i know of uses a single piston with a pad, to push the disc onto a fixed pad. brake pump occurs in hydraulic discs (someone correct me if i'm wrong) when the piston doesn't retract quickly enough. therefore, the brake is staying 'on' even once u release the lever. some discs don't seem to suffer from this (like cable discs (Y) ), though i'm not quite sure how it occurs. anyhow, avids are the only cable discs i've ever tried which work well enough for trials. and i can honestly say, when set up correctly (which ain't difficult) they easily match, or even surpass, the performance of just about every hydraulic disc i've ever tried. smithy

i've been looking at trials shoes recently. am recovering from an unstable, and now DOUBLE fractured ankle, which is due to having rolled the same ankle about 3 times in the last 2 years. so, am really interested in some that'll be fairly durable (at least 12 months use!) though i don't ride comp or natural, and offer a decen't amount of ankle support, in that they prevent rolling ur ankles. have always used vans nu skools. get about 2 years use out o them, and only replace because the soles are that worn! ribo's look pretty posh, but wud only shell out that much if they're gonna last over 8-10 months. otherwise, anyone got experience with them 661 dualies? is the ankle protection for support, or just protection from knockin em on stuff? smithy

good to see u've done ur research on how discs actually work (Y) anyways, my experiences with hydraulic discs led me to usin an avid mechanical one. had a really well setup louise, but it pumped up like a bast@rd (u can get em a to lock up for a few secs if ur really good) and then it went pop. my friends newer louise doesn't pump as much, but goes randomly rubbish half through a ride every now and then. think about it, a cable disc isn't gonna leak. it isn't gonna go weird if u turn the bike upside down. u can't get brake fluid all over the discs because theres none there. i've had my 203mm avid for about 10months now, and haven't touched the damn thing yet. the pad adjust dials make it super easy to adjust for pad wear. and u can literally fit the things, ready to run, in less than about 3mins! mine is more powerful, and has better modulation (with single digit lever) than ma friends mono M4, which he paid nearly double for! i was a sceptic, like u, before i got one, but now see what all the hype was about! and i haven't had any of the problems u've listed. using same cable and outer (bogo shimano service items) and if use a cable tidy, ur cable will never fray! but if u seriously only want hydraulic, best o luck to u. just wonder how long it'll b before u get an avid after that.... deore M525 is probs only cheap disc i've liked. wudn't recommend magura :deej: avid! avid! avid! smithy