Danny@phatworks

9/16" x 20 tpi I believe Edit: http://www.parktool.com/repair/readhowto.asp?id=89- at the bottom

http://www.foroswebgratis.com/foro-Tema.php?id_foro=24811- Biketrial-Spain forum.

Talcum or graphite powder is used in car tyres because of the amount of heat caused by friction between the tyre and tube, without it the two can vulcanize from the heat. This makes tube removal very difficult/destructive as fragments of tube get stuck to tyre casing. Bikes obviously don't produce anywhere near the amount of heat to vulcanize innertubes. Talcum powder however does release the air faster when a puncture occurs, as a tube what gets stuck to the tyre casing will retain air after thorn penetration for example because the thorn plugs the casing hole leaving the tube hole with no outlet. This applies to 'snakebites' as well which is why sometimes if you land harsh the 'snakebite' doesn't occur till 10 minutes later for example. So talcum powder does prevent this, as it does stop the innertube sticking to the tyre casing. I don't understand how it would help prevent a 'snakebite' though as an innertube inflated cannot move in the tyre, regardless of the use of talcum powder because no transitional forces exist and on top of that, the holding force between the tube and casing is large.

I don't see how you can heavily criticize a frame that hasn't been distributed/on sale yet, Phase bikes isn't Saracen is it? so how you can make a comparison to the Saracen frames I don't know (apart from the fact they have both had design input by MAD ). If you owned a Phase 'MAD' frame and snap it fairly easily/quickly then yes, you do have a valid say on the quality/lifespan of these frames. These bikes (as far as I am aware do only come as a full build bike) are clearly primarily targeted for people who are just starting up trials being as MAD are after all a demo team who are introducing people to the sport, so why not showcase full build bikes which people are going to look at as a realistic price in comparison to a frame only what is the same price? I personally like the frame myself, the geometry sounds good, they come in a good range of colours as oposed to the 'long, low and silver' type frames and the components on the bike look pretty decent for the price, it will be interesting to hear the kind of feedback they get.

That was briliant. Music was good, editing was good and the riding was great, was aggressive and powerful but smooth at the same time, kind of like a more 'hoppy' version of Akrigg. Keep it up

Geometry I believe is: Wheelbase: 1000mm Head angle: 72° Chainstay length: 405mm As its been said if your riding is very street orientated it should suit you nicely.

Really, really nice bike their Mike. The only thing thats looks out of place to me is the GU forks, something like pashley forks would have looked much better but you obviously chose the GU forks for its features/performance. The eccentric dropouts (even if the idea first originated from Hoffman) is a really neat feature, will be interesting to see how that holds up over time.

Faq link

http://www.trials-forum.co.uk/forum/index....showtopic=83189

True, however if you look at half the topics on here and the 'trials chat' forum they are asking for opinions on some sort of component. This is a forum, it is used to generate opinions, thaughts and ideas about everything asked

Really enjoyable video, looks like it was a fun day for all and the video portrayed that nicely

Whats wrong with the frame being old and that it doesn't have a 'modern style' geometry? some people feel more comfortable and prefer the shorter wheel base/low amount of bb rise bikes...

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Then keep on continuing to do so, be patient, follow the guidelines and I am sure you will be validated soon enough.

Yes due to him having a 31.8mm clamp stem. The ZOO! bar seems to be the most popular choice now, however you are not restricted to just using a trials brand for a handlebar with a 31.8mm clamp stem as most manufacturers are producing most of their bars in 31.8mm as well as the standard 25.4mm diameter...

Nice video, good to see that you have the motivation to go out and ride/film by yourself and it looks like Italy has some good riding locations to offer. Keep it up

:unsure: Awesome.. You beast Matty B that video was simply amazing, well worth the 4 hour download time <_< :ermm:

:P :P How much did your parent´s bribe you to get results like that! :) :P Fairplay :P Last year I got 1 A, 2 B´s, rest C´s apart from french i got an F in :P

Cool little vid their Ben, you seem to be getting into the swing of things and getting basic moves dialled :blink: keep it up :- Cheers, Dan.

Hey Sam, I have pretty much every Worcester/Sham videos ever made (including trials-punks 1-12 :) ), I am hopefully getting broadband at home next week so I will upload them all to eenglididoe for you (Y) Cheers, Dan.

Hey, at Fatmikes house now going back to Spain in the morning. Cheers to all that turned up for the rides, Bristol was an awesome day, Birmingham was a good laugh, just was a shame about the weather, and by the time Reading came round me and Nick were far too shattered too ride so sorry to Sam and Danny we were like zombies :( But anyway, has been a good, fun week (apart from Nick Manning slapping me round the face with ducktape really hard and farting on my head twice!!!!! :- :P and Steve-A and Nick duck taping me to my bike :) ) haha all fun and games :D :P Looking forward to coming back over in the near future, and a big thanks to Fatmike for letting me stay at his and helping me out with my bike and Matt Burrows for the same reason and Tim Stedman for driving us down to bristol and staying for another 3 or 4 hours when he was in huge amounts of pain after his crash (N) :- :( and finally again to all that came to the rides :o should hopefully get a video done in the next couple of weeks If anyone from any of the rides wants to add me to msn they are more then welcome to its dantrials@msn.com Cheers, Dan

Stav never edited the trials-punks videos, he was just the webmaster for it. Guy called Steve made the video's :sleeping: Tim you beast, had an amazing crash in Bristol though hahah, i had to help you get all cleaned up because you were a right mess (Y) cheers, Dan

LMFAO LMFAO LMFAO that was so funny man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! have to wait for me video before ul see it off mine :D Mike will have it uploaded soon though (Y) todays ride was OK weather was shit but James, ben, sam made it a right laugh :) :P All worcester lot and Nick Manning are rding Worcester tommorrow if anyone wants to join us :D Reading on monday as well will post train times sunday night :D cheers, Dan

nice one fatty, cya there Ben Trinder is coming as well, we will be in at 11.16 so cya at the gap out back l8erzzzzz (Y)

Myself, Fatmike, Matt Burrows, Tim Stedman and Steve-A are heading down Bristol tomorrow will be at Temple Meads at 12. Anyone else up for this?? Dan