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something was going through the snow and a large bird removed it.

pretty much finished my last essay of the year.

just cleared some more old trials gear

i've got some fairly priced gel tape spare (i fell off the roady and it cut one strip in half ) it isn't blistering, it's definatley discomfort from the position.

this is

it's to late now.

i like the thoroughly pitched forward bar angle. i'm not sure if the issue is only there when i'm rolling, or if it's just because i've been off the bike for so long that it's just one of those trials niggles.

no more beiber fever

self reflective essay is bullshit. trials forum is slow. think i've got the squits coming on and i'm in for a caffeine fuelled library all nighter. fml.

found that really boring... i don't know if i presume i'm more awesome that i actually am. but when i watch mtb stuff i seldom think, christ i couldn't do that on a bike.

f**kmegently currently has 69 rep points. i have a screen grab. but it'd be better if a moderator froze his account.

trialtech highrise bars and trial tech foam grips.

when i've been riding recently i've found that my 'the moon' and 'mars negative' area of my hand are uncomfortable. (excuse the stupid diagram and names, it's the only picture i could find that suitably labelled a hand for the point i'm trying to make) i think it's caused by the upsweep of my bars; with the highest point pushing into my hand at the MN and TM points. would some flatter bars like the inspired uber risers, alleviate this? i'm running trialtech highrise bars currently. Second point: anyone have any success using bar tape (roady stuff) on their trials machine? i have some spare, and thought i could have it thicker towards the centre of the bar, and thinner at the end, to create a 'flatter' grip for my hands. any thoughts? my bike/bar angle can be seen here. the rise on my bars pretty much follows the angle of my stem.

hillarious. do it. it's not like it will have any negative outcomes, besides weight, but your better than letting that bother you. enjoy your beefcake rotor.

it's fabulous mate.

grease the wife. we're meeting at 'graveyard gap' this is right next to the railway crossing in the centre of town, just away from the train station. i'll ask the locals for info on parking.

mate come up, it'll be chilly as tits, but you're welcome to join the bantersaurus rex.

anyone fancy lincoln on sunday? i've coaxed the locals out.. the more the merrier!

so long as you were both quiet, i salute you.

the halo rims are plenty sturdy (albeit a little heavier than trials ones) but you'll find the rear hub won't have a reliable enough freehub, you need (or will quickly find yourself needing) a hope pro2, a king, or a screw on type hub that you can fit a trials freewheel too. or you will struggle with 'pure' trials moves. trials frames aren't really like other bike disciplines where you have a certain size to fit a rider, you just pick a stem that reflects your height, i'm 6ft, i ride a 20", but i've spent enough time on 24s and 26s too. so don't feel your size should affect your choice. the fourplays are brilliant frames, they're made very well and the geo is awesome. i will say i think it's much harder to learn trials on a streety bike, and that it's easier to learn on a seatless 'pure' trials bike, with geometry that compliments trials moves. what sort of riding are you wanting to be doing? as far as brakes go, good cable brakes (avid bb7) are just as good as the premium hydraulics(shimano saints and hope mono trials) Vee brakes can be very good if you take the time setting them up and run some of the premium pads that are available.

i'm in the quiet study in the library, theres posters saying no phones and only quiet talking all over the place. i called someone out for being on their phone and they're coming at me about it. fanny.

trust you held it to back wheel while she crossed? almost halfway through final year. got a bullshit self reflective essay due in thursday and then i'm free for a bit. riding with the lads from lincoln on sunday, so excited for some hometown banter