[Sending A Bike By Courier Woes... :-(]

Hiya guys!

Im trying to send my DH bike to the other side of the country (ebay) and have got myself a nice big bike box from the LBS. I think the whole package will weight about 25kg and the box dimensions are : 1.4m*.87m*.29m.

Parcelforce: "The box is too big we cant carry it sorry"

DHL: my online quote came to over a grand???!

Citylink (best so far): "next day for £40 if what you say is correct"

Any other suggestions? Im looking for cheap and reliable over speed (hopefully under £40).

Thanks a lot!

~Gareth

ps: I looked in the faq on the buy/sell section but didnt find much help regarding sending such a big heavy item.

[Get Up Techniques]

Hi,

I am a little nervous about getting my trials bike and bunnyhopping actually. I can bunnyhop my DH bike half reasonably (with a bit of practise I can get it over a 1.5 - 2 foot wall without touching it) but whenever I have tried a hardtail rigid my compress / rebound / pullup technique no longer works and I only get a few inches :P(

Good luck with your bunnyhops!

~Gareth

[Ideal Geometry/ Test Ride]

i have 380 stays - 74 degree headangle - +25mm bb - 1030 bb rise on mine and it rides great.

People are often surprised how good it is on the back wheel (i prefer it over my mates zoo!), plus it also small and flicky which is great for street :-

it also handles itself well on natural. after all it is a trials bike - just shorter than the norm (nowadays) and has 24" wheels.

I would say that 1030 is a good length to get, you could get 1040 though if you are worried about it being to small and run a shorter stem if you decide too.

don't forget curtis make a nice 24" too :P if you don't wanna wait

mike

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Hi, thanks for the info - although darn you as well as your post has made my anticipation increase even more!!

I am definately going for a Leeson now, Curtis's are very nice but Leesons just have "something" (special) about them!

[Ebay Scam?]

That is a scam as I've had exactly the same email, down to every word, from someone interested in my Revell.

Avoid it.

James

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Ahaha thought so! Cheers, I havent heard back anyway!

~Gareth

ps: I now have a (hopefully) reputable buyer with good feedback and Im going to put it on with a buy now price... :P

[Ideal Geometry/ Test Ride]

Hiya guys!

Haha that has to be the best avatar I have ever seen Danny B) Im not quite sure I follow how the smaller rim will cause more powerful brakes but I am blonde!

Thanks for the info Madchicken, your bike sounds awesome. I cant wait to get mine now, although I gave heard that it could be 10 weeks because he is busy at the moment (N). I guess I can pass the time by deciding on all the bits and bobs I am going to get for it and ordering them in!

Going to check out the 24' faq now,

~Gareth

[Teaser - 9.2ft Gap (flat To Flat)]

Nice riding! (N) Good soundtrack to your vids to, I approve!

I checked out some of your other vids too, I want to go out riding now but its time for bed!!

~Gareth

[Street Trials 2005]

Hmmm megauploads isnt working for me either, it was 2kb/s but that dropped to nothing (N)

Another vote for hosting it somewhere else!

~Gaz

[Ebay Scam?]

I'd think it was a scam if someone was trying to sell something to you, but seems as your selling something, then you should be fine. JUst get him to pay cash upfront or by paypal.

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Thanks for your opinions, I have e-mailed him back with a link to all the pictures and details he wants and told him I would accept paypal only, so Ill see what he has to say (Y)

~Gaz

[Ebay Scam?]

Hey there guys (Y))

Im selling my Santa Cruz Bullit on ebay - well, I was until the only bidder backed out! But anyway I just recieved this e-mail (the auction finished this afternoon by the way):

Hello,

    I got the advert for the sales of your bike and i will like to know if you still have it for sale cos i want to buy it for my son..

  please if the bike is still for sale,get back to me with the condition,the pictures and the amount in GBP ok..

  You can call me on +44703184xxxx or email me on xxxxxxxxxxx@yahoo.com

Thanks

Hmm Im pretty sure its a scam after hearing all the stories of ebay scammers. Should I proceed with caution - do you think this is legit? What would you do?

Cheers,

~Gaz

[Ideal Geometry/ Test Ride]

If where you ride the spots are far apart then get gears. 24" bikes at the moment are specifically designed for street so there won't be comps for a while on 24" me thinks.

ash

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Yeah, that makes sense. Here (at home) I will mainly be riding within a few minutes of my house I would imagine, but at uni Im not sure where the local riding spots are (didnt take a bike for my first year) so it could be quite a trek to wherever the local riders go (York university if anyone rides around there ? )

Thanks,

~Gaz

[Ideal Geometry/ Test Ride]

1. Yes very nice for spins and manuals, due to Maneuverability.

2. Not sure, so just phone up and ask him.

3. Single-speed is good is you can't be bothered to faff around with gears, you can have them but you don't need to as you cannot attend comps for the meanwhile.

4. Not yet

5. not me and I doubt you will find someone as they are not very common.

All in all they are quality bikes and way worth getting and reliable.

Ps. If you find you want gears you can always just fit some on, because Leeson mech-hangers fit mechs and the Leeson K.I.S.S.S kit for either.

ash

EDIT: If you go up to the Leeson family home I'm sure Clive would let you test try any of the bikes. Well he did for me :rolleyes:

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Wow cheers dude thats an awesome reply :P.

Thats cleared up a few thoughts/doubts I had. Not being able to compete is a bit of a pain, but as the most I can do is little bunnyhops, backhops, wheelies (ex DH / dirt jumper) I wont be able to realistically compete for years yet anyway!

I did ask Clive above a test ride but he said their test bike was stolen :D , so he recommended I ask around on the net!

I am tempted to go single speed to avoid the hassle of gears, get a stronger chain, no chainslap (I imagine..?) etc but I think perhaps gears may be more useful.

Thanks,

~Gaz

[Ideal Geometry/ Test Ride]

Hi :angry:

Ahhh okay, too stiff; any suggestions for a good trials/street gear ratio compromise. To handle trials and street perhaps going with a cassette might be a better idea? 22-road cassette? Im used to a 42t ring - normal cassette so these trials ratios sound tiny!

Yeah leeds is a good 2 hours away but I could probably get the train there if there were any willing volunteers! (Didnt think so!)

Rich (or anyone) when you say if you ride street 100% are you implying that its no good for trials at all? As I want to do trials as well!

Thanks,

~Gareth

ps: Just thought - how much would 24 inch wheels reduce braking power by (Ill use maguras - any suggestions for rims?)

EDIT: I doubt Mavic D521 cd's come in 24 inch! :">

[Ideal Geometry/ Test Ride]

Hello there guys (Y))

I have put myself on the waiting list for a Leeson - it will be 6+ weeks before he is ready to make it but I like getting things straight in my mind now.

As has been discussed in past topics I will be using it for street and trials. At first I thought the clear (26 inch) was best for me but now Im having doubts as I can imagine the Fluid (24 inch) would be a blast to ride, and really manoeverable. I have never ridden a 24 inch bike nevermind a Leeson so Im unsure what is good/ bad in terms of geometry.

I have a few questions/facts too confirm for anyone that can help :o)

1) Short chainstays are good for manuals, spins and bunnhops (street) etc - as is a short wheelbase, at the detriment of natural trials.

2) Im 6ft2 ish I would need a longer top tube?

3) I notice most pics of the fluid have single speed, whats single speed like for street and trials, what ratio's would you recommend (something like 22 - 12)?

4) Can you compete in trials comps with a 24 inch bike?

5) Anyone in the chester area with either a clear or a fluid willing to let me have a spin around the street or whatever sometime in the next few weeks? :">

Thanks a bunch! :angry:

~Gareth