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  5. Ben Slinger

    in Videos

    Posted

    Congratulations again to Ben (Y)

    Interesting video, I was wondering what a major trials event looked like! Much more people on the course than I realised- inspecting it etc (I guess thats what they were doing?)

    ~Gaz

  6. Little Video!

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    Thanks guys,

    One of my friends dads works in an industrial estate, maybe I should go "visit" there at somepoint (Y) Or even better if I ask nicely he might be able to get some for me...

    Hi Henrat, no Im not actually from York, I live not too far from Chester but Im studying at York. (Y) Ill be in my second year when I go back in october. Ill be living off campus, not too far from the uni, whats the trials scene like there?

    The jumpspot in the pictures is a place we called "The Sandies" and its in Hawarden in North Wales. I think iits been flattened now though, Ill have to ask around!

    ~Gaz

  7. Starting Out

    in Beginners Trials Chat

    Posted · Edited by ghosts_cloak

    Hi there (Y)

    Im new to trials as well, only just over a week since I got my trials bike but im having an awesome time as well!

    Just going to do some uni work now, then as soon as Im finished Ill be out on the bike (Y)

    The trashzen site is well worth a look at as mentioned, and trials-online.com has some good reading material/tips and vids also.

    Good luck!

    ~Gaz

  8. Khe Collapse Chain

    in Trials Chat

    Posted

    Hi!

    Just adding to Onzaboymark's post about the noisy KMC's... mine is a litte annoying also. I think it is everytime it passes over the "shifting tooth" on the rear cassette it catches and makes a sound. Its not the rear mech adjustment as I have fiddled with that many times already! If the Collapse is quiet I might consider that if/when I need a new chain.

    ~Gaz

  9. Little Video!

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    Thanks for the comments (Y) Daahnihillaaaa, your post made me laugh!

    Im not as quick at learning as some of you seem to think though - I used to ride DH/dirt jump a few years ago so I had some *skill* controlling the bike....hmmm... maybe (Y) , lol.

    pbpic17304.jpg

    Thats me on my old Santa Cruz a few years ago down the local jumpspot.

    Any ideas where I can get some pallets from anyone? (Y)

    Thanks,

    ~Gaz

  11. Thin Rubber Grips

    in Trials Chat

    Posted

    As mentioned, the Odi Ruffian lock on's are nice and thin. I got mine with an MBUK subscription. They certainly do lock on, and havent slipped at all but Im not finding them all that comfortable. Having said that as I only started trials last week it is probably just my hands rather than the grips! My Yeti grips I had on my DH were much more comfortable.....

    ~Gaz

  12. Little Video!

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    :- Thanks for the support everyone!

    I have been out for 1-2 hours most days, after that I am a sweat-ball and cant take anymore (need to work on the fitness!)! But when I am out it is non stop riding (Y)

    I cant wait to get back out on the bike tommorow!

    ~Gaz

  14. Little Video!

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    Hi guys!

    I just quickly made a small (2 megabyte) video of me hopping about in my bike yard.

    Its only a small yard so there is nothing exciting, no drops, gaps or spins!

    My mum filmed it on my digital camera for me. I will make a better, longer video soon (my g/f said she will film me somewhere) but what do you think?

    I have only been riding trials since I got my Leeson 6 days ago - - previously I rode downhill on a Santa Cruz Bullit until about 3.5 years ago, and I only started riding that again this easter but realised trials was for me (no transport anymore since my dad died , thats why I stopped riding originally)

    Oh, and the music is my own, comments on that are welcome to!

    Looking forward to any tips/ constuctive criticism on my hopping!

    The video

    Thanks (Y)

    ~Gaz

  16. Brake Pad

    in Trials Chat

    Posted

    magura backings snap from time to time. i have seen a handful of snapped ones. it is not a heatsink specific problem. i have seen both powerpad and magura backings snap. it's just a case of bad luck and a manufacturing fault. nothing to worry about.

    Thanks :)

    ~Gaz

  18. So What's Up With Pedal Kicks?

    in Trials Chat

    Posted

    I was practising these as well yesterday and today (only started learning them on thursday).

    On thursday I could manage about 2, yesterday I did well and lost count (travelled forward about 20 feet doing little pedal kick hops) and today could only manage 7 or so! It can be a bit disheartening when you cant repeat something you know you can do! I found it helps my balance trying to do them up and down the curb (I can manage getting up a curb and keeping on hopping but not easily down (front wheel drops too much))

    Good luck practising,

    ~Gaz

  20. Cracking Sound....

    in Trials Chat

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    Hi guys! I have been busy riding on my new bike today (only had it since monday), but I notice that when I pull on the handlebars or occasionally just stopping or starting something makes a "crack" sound. Not very loud but definately there!

    Its coming from somewhere near the front of the bike I think - what are the main suspect areas to check?

    I guess headset, and making sure all the bolts are done up okay - any other suggestions?

    All the parts are new by the way and the headset is an FSA Pig Dh pro...

    Thanks :)

    ~Gaz

  21. Brake Pads

    in Beginners Trials Chat

    Posted

    I have the heatsink honig pads on a smooth rear rim - only had them on the bike for 3 days, but here is what I think so far:

    day one: not too bad but not great- as is to be expected for brand new pads

    day two: awesome, really "grippy", confidence inspiring!

    but.. day 3: they dont seem to lock as much today for some reason and have slipped a couple of times.

    Im not sure how to explain the change in power - I havent touched the rims or got them wet etc.... any ideas?

    But for £3 a pad they are (were) a bargain!

    ~Gareth

  23. Bike Pics - Closed!

    in Bike Pictures

    Posted

    Brand new Leeson Fluid!

    gallery_7485_1115_60082.jpg

    The specs:

    1020 mm wheelbase

    380mm chainstays

    120mm headtube

    +20mm BB rise

    74 degree head angle

    Pashley forks,

    Sun Rhyno lite rims on hope XC(rear) mono lightweight (front) hubs

    Magura HS33 with heatsink honig pads

    Easton EA 70 bars and vice stem (80mm)

    Schwalbe Racing ralph tyres

    Middlesburn cranks

    DMR V12 pedals

    Tiagra mech and cassette with XT shifter

    KMC Kool chain

    FSA PIG DH Pro headset

    WTB saddle

    Leeson 6 bolt rear brake booster

    ODI ruffian lock on grips.

    Its great! :P ;)

    Bye - off to ride it!

    ~Gaz

  25. How?

    in Trials Chat

    Posted

    Hi,

    As Im new to trials (Well 6 year absence and I wasnt very good last time anyway!) I was wondering this as well. The things people have said make sense, practise, practise and depth perception / coordination.

    I cant wait to start practising!

    ~Gaz

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