Bimey! That vid was so so so good. It just shows you as a bunch of guys who know how to have a good time. Great music, shots and editing. And some fantastic riding from Danny and that Karbon chap too.
This is slightly related to the topic, I think it's BMW which is working on catching heat from the engine/exhaust and turning it into extra power using a steam engine mounted alongside the combustion engine. This apparently already works very well and significantly increases efficiency.
Great riding, looks pro. The only thing I didn't like were the sidehops, it looks like you're tucking more than you need to which reminds me too much of all these 14 year old TGS riders on mods. Other than that a fantastic vid, really enjoyed it.
That's what I used. It works but you'll never restore them to good working order. The only way to get proper braking again is to buy a new set of pads.
Nah, I understand you completely. If I were to build up a mod now, I'd get the same frame you've got. Kamels are lovely but expensive, this Bionic is lovely and cheap. So I guess we're both hypocrites
The frame is designed to be used with a hanger whether you run a mech or not. Failing to do so will void the warranty if something happens to the dropout. edit: More practical advice: riding without a hanger may have negative consequences but only after many weeks of use. It's not like you're going to break the dropout on the first ride. So order a hanger and put it on when it arrives, but in the mean time I think you're safe riding the frame as it is. The only problem you might encounter is that the hub axle will stick out of the frame making it impossible to screw down. If you're running a hub like a HD King which uses bolts to support the hub in the dropouts, you'll be fine.
Ditto. But it's all connected with the ability to hook vertical and greasy walls. Once you get the technique right, you loose the ability to cry over silly things like coursework. It's frustrating and annoying but only on Thursday evenings when it's raining sideways.