Control-Trials

I have seen this problem on a fair few mods to be honest. It always confuses me as to why it does it, what I noticed the majority of riders doing was setting there chain at a really tight tension, then once you do a few pedal hops...The chain will slacken off and hopefully be at the tension you want it to be. You could also give chain tugs a try and see if it makes any difference.

Well, Going back two years ago, the Echo supertrial tyre's and Monty white/yellow line seemed to be the big attraction for mod riders. Having just come back onto the trials scene, I've heard numerous reviews on these "Maxxis creepy crawlers", seem like a great choice. Try-all tyres are also great, unreal amount of grip but their wear life isn't good when riding with them on the streets.

Mod an stock both having there good and bad points. People say height becomes an issue when riding stock, if the rider is too small they should ride mod, I personally disagree. Stock can be run without a Derailleur, I think thats why this new 'Mod-Stock' was designed, so stock riders can have the freedom of not having to worry about there Derailleur, however, there are now tensioners out there that can be run on a stock to tension your chain, that doesn't matter if you hit it or not, clever in my opinion. Advatages of mod, for starting on i reckon everyone should be on a mod, with the smaller wheels it makes things easy...not as much bike to move, also feels lighter than a stock to begin with so easy for the rider. Mods are maily for sidehops and gaps, not alot of mod riders hook, tap or front wheel gap on mod, reason being these moves are apparently easier to do on a stock. Adavantages of a stock, people sometimes see stock as the harder side of the sport, with the bike been genrally heavier and having bigger wheels, but that makes thing's more of a challenge, even though you won't improve as fast, you'll improve over all better in the long run. You generally tend to see stock riders doing taps, hooks and front wheel moves alot more than mod riders, however, sidehops and gaps are still perfectly easy to do. It's all personal prefference of what you wish to ride. Some say Stock. Some say mod. Thats the reason the sport has the two different sized wheel bikes to suit different people's needs. 24" has also been brought onto the scene for more 'streety' type riders, which is also another option for yourself. If you don't wish to go into the whole 'Tap,Gap, Sidehop' type of riding, then the 24" style is also avaliable to you, which consists of more spinny, technical and tricky style riding. Some people find this more interesting and more of a challenge than the standard TGS. I seem to be only ranting on about the Street side of things here, there's also the Natural terrain type of riding to take into accout, both mod and stock are rode on Natural, 24" isn't. With natural riding, people seem to focus on the weight of there bike, seeing as natural is a link of alot of movements and not just the standard sidehop or gap. Once again, people find Natural terrain riding more fun and challenging than street riding or TGS. Just have ago on a few bikes, get the feel of what you want to ride and what path you want to take in trials. Maybe attend a YMSA round or a British Championship and have a look at what goes on at Competitions. You could also attend the National Bike show or Nass where all different type's of riding happens. Suck as Trials, Bmx, Freestyle etc. Don't go rushing into what you want, take your time and make sure you confident on what you want.

Im guessing it's the difference in frame. With you going from something with very different Geometry, the change may affect your riding alot. The length of the GU may also be affecting you, depending on your height that is, maybe try a shorter reach stem with more rise ? But from the sound of your front end set up, It doesn't seem as though front end is heavy either hmm. Could also try tilting your bars back slightly, makes the bike feel 'Shorter'.

Heard a few things about these frames to be honest. People say the Geometry of the frame is really nice. Yet the weight is an' issue. I've got a friend who rides's one of these frames. Im not a fan of Mod's anyway, but this one felt really nice to ride, it was as though it was flicky and felt like a small stock. Overall I was impressed by the Zona Zip, Remind's me very much of the 2005 Zoo! Frames in both looks and Geometry. But overall, seeing as it was a mod, I thought it rode great.

Wheebuilding isn't as hard as people make out. When I built my first wheel, I'll admit, I had someone there to point out if I was going wrong but i was following the Sheldon Brown WheelBuilding Guide. My first wheel took me just over 5 hours to build after multiple mistakes and in-correct lacing, the only things to bear in mind, is having alot patience and willing to carry on going even if you make errors. The only way you can really mess a wheelbuild up is when it comes to the tensioning because you can cause the rim to 'egg' if you tension in-correctly. But on the lacing side of things, It's really hard to 'mess it up' because you can always take the spokes out again and re-lace. Also looking at another wheel which is the same amount of Cross's as the build your doing, I found that helped. I've built 5 wheel's in total and i've found that the more you do it the quicker and easier it becomes. In the long run it's worth it, It's better than paying £20 at a Local Bike Shop when with abit of Patience and effort you can learn to do it yourself.

On my T-Rex, Im currently running a locked out Hope XC and I have a ACS claws 18 tooth welded freewheel on the front. I know that is stock and your's is mod but i was just stating. On the mod side of things, I prefer to see a Freewheel set up to be honest. Freehub is fine on a stock but freewheel on a mod is awesome. From past experience. The White Industries ENO offerd the best performence if i'm correct ? Because all the internals are replaceable and they offerd 72 points of Engagement. Im currently looking into Upgrading to a rear freehub with a decent amount of Engagements on my T-rex. Heard mixed opinions about what I should get. A few friends have recommended a "Hope pro II Trials" and others a "Chris King Classic". Seeing as funds arn't amazing, I've decided to go for the Hope Pro II Trials. It still has 48 Engagement points and that's plenty in my opinion. As for Headsets. With me riding a T-Rex it's very limited as to what I can run in my frame with it been internal. I'm running a standard Onza internal headset, I suppose it does the job. However, If your usuing a frame which doesn't take a Internal headset you have a few options. If money is an' issue and your after something that's remotely aesthetically pleasing, long lasting and durable. Look into the FSA headset range, should be able to pick one up for around £25. However, If money's not an issue and your after something abit special for your bike. Their's the Chris King and Hope range. Avaliable in multiple Colours and both offer Strength and durability and on top of all that, they offer a great warrenty service.

I run a Front Magura. Performence isn't great at the moment. Saying that, I havn't touched my bike in two years. Current set up is: Magura HS33, Plaz pads smooth rim. Think im going to upgrade a Hope mono Trials soon. Not to sure, because that means i've got get a new front hub and disc forks.

I've not got alot to say. Apart from i've just got back into Bike-Trials after been out for two odd years. It's amazing how much everything as changed, frame designs etc are looking much better. My names Dan. Come from Manchester. Im 17 years old. Ride an Onza T-rex. Looking to upgrade to a Echo Control soon once money allows it. Thanks.

It all depends on what kind of brake you like. I've found when running a smooth rim, the brake feel's 'spongy' at the lever and not as bitey as when you use a grind. But all does entirely depend on the pads and rim surface. A few reccomendations. Plazmatic Crms in CNC backings on a sharp grind. Koxx Browns on a harsh grind. Zoo Pads on a smooth rim or dead grind. Or ideally: Pad Review Thread. Tells you everything about brake set up's you need to know.

Hi guys Where would you recommend the cheapest place to buy a "profile mini cassete hub" from the uk or america not fussed. Cheers !!! Dan !!!

Damon Watson ! What more is there to say ! Cheers !!! Dan !!!

Cheers. anywhere else ? Cheers !!! Dan !!!

right : 20 spokes (ruffly) 2 onza bottombrackets 2 chain's 2 05 magura levers 2 pairs of onza shin digs

Hi guys where can i purchase a 16 tooth eno trials freewheel. ? Cheers !!! Dan !!!