jamesb

Same old

I agree! My dream set-up would be something that can be bunny-hopped if needed, but still do vertical hanging hooks and not be fatiguing on rear. Not sure it exists, unless I train like mad.

Hey La Bourde! Thanks for the kind comments, and I have everything sorted now, but thanks for the offered support! I used to compete at world cups, and I would like to start competing again! Next year maybe. The issue is that the closest competition is still a plane ride away. I might be moving though...

I found them from Joacim Lundgrens Instagram. Heavy as a prehistoric lizard. Skraeckoedlan is a wicked name too. I got out to Calabogie for a day. This place is the best, minus the 2 hour drive and the bugs...

I ride g-form stuff because they are small enough to wear discreetly under pants and they are the most flexible pad I've found. Not the best protection though for mega-hits. Great for trials too, just enough padding to stop the shin digs. https://g-form.com/knee-pads-mountain-bike-prox3

@La Bourde Yes! I'm doing the C1 in Bentonville to start.

Silly and beautiful and pointless.

@La BourdeThanks! I chose the Clean based on availability. If both were available I probably would have chosen the small crewkerz. It's has a proven reputation.

I'm part of the trials club again? Maybe? Short shorts and leggings are coming...

Watching the footage, it looks like I was finally riding well on the new-school bike. It had to be returned to the owner, but hopefully I'll have a new bike of my own soon (stuck at customs)... Also, I need to move to BC permanently. It's too good out there.

Slowly coming back.

https://www.pinkbike.com/news/first-look-hope-pro-5-hubs.html 108 engagements, less drag, most standards available. Could be the next big thing for trials riders! My I9 hydra has been faultless, but this could be a competitive option.

Thanks! Yeah, tilting the bars back made a huge difference. Easier to lift the front, and no stem to nuts contact on taps. Taps feel so good now!

I have the drive to ride pure trials again. I've ordered a bike for myself (the one in the video is a friends) and I'm excited to do some inch hunting!

Sometimes a quick push in the reverse direction frees up some bubbles. Just did a couple hs33/racing line brakes like this. Tons of extra bubbles came out when I reversed. I started doing this last year with disk brakes that use double syringe bleed kits too.

Everything looks sick except for potential ankle digging on the new XO crank. I ride with my feet hugging the crank sometimes.

I'm a noob again Went out on it again yesterday and I felt like I was closer to reaching full potential. So cool hopping on a real modern trials bike. Gaps like crazy. Sidehops are sick. Ups to front and hooks are great. Taps, not so much.

Loved it.