JonCongreve

Got up a little later than normal, and was planning on revising in the morning then going to school for my tech exam. Thought i'd phone a friend to make sure it was in the afternoon and he said it was in the morning . Jumped in the shower, put a my school uniform and and ran to my car. Never drove so fast in my life. Got in a few minutes late, but the invigilators were really helpful. I had been looking at the first exam sheet i got given, which we then got another where the exam had been moved to the morning. And i spoke to my tech teacher a few days earlier who said good luck for that afternoon ha. The exam went really well though as they always give you plenty of time

I haven't entered....? I was really looking forward to it when it was originally gonna be on 29th, but i can't make this one do to revision that needs to be done. I really hope these trials continue, would love to do most, if not every one, from now on as i haven't got to worry about exams after next week. As i paid for my membership at the first comp at Dudwood this means that i'll be entering all the remaining ones from now on

It's annodised (sp?) giving it a really tough finish, as i experienced when i sprayed my frame and had to sand it all down. Might be best to use nitromors (sp?) to strip to paint off chemically. Best way to stop rust would be to spray a few coats of laquer on if you're keeping it as a bare metal finish.

Yeah that's TRA alright Just looking a bit out of shape really.

Myself and a friend are up for it. I can't really book the ferry yet as it's not definate definate as we'll have to see after my exams, and also depends on when my friend can finish college. Really looking forward to riding there again though. Garmin charge too much to upgrade to European mapping

Thanks for the information and advice, 'tis good to know what it will be like Good to hear from someone about what it's like at Sheffield. Are there many riders round the city? I have been getting back into bmx again recently, but only really the little bit of dirt jumping. I'm going to be doing Architectural Technology, what are you doing?

I went for Koxx days and loved it so much that i said i'd go in the summer. Been talking to 2 friends you are hopefully up for it, but we haven't booked anything yet, just been planning. Are you thinking of camping up there? Would be good to contact Buthiers to see if they could open the facilities as long as we pay. I was thinking of going around the last week of June/early July, but it depends on other things atm so can't really book anything, but i'll have to let you know if anything changes

Ah cool. I'll be applying for Charlotte Court, Bramall Court and somewhere else. Did you get many room inspections? I'll have to give you a pm nearer the time about riding To what someone said earlier...i wasn't thinking of taking my bike until i get settled in after about 3 weeks.

I didn't think this many people would reply, it's good to hear what others do with their bikes. No matter how safe that they say that the bike sheds/rooms are I have always been put off keeping my bike in one. I like some people's suggestions with room inspections...especially Smo's ha. It would be good if i could keep my bike under my bed therefore it's hidden better and takes up less space. thanks for all your advice

I've tried searching but i couldn't find anything that was useful. I should be going to Sheffield Hallam university next year and i will definately want to take my bike. I'm not keen on leaving it in the providied bike storage/shed as i can imagine that anyone can go in there etc. Ideally i would like to keep it in my room (i know it will get in the way, but this will be safest), but i guess that most places won't alllow. What does everyone who goes to uni and takes their bike do?

That was awesome. It was really nice to see different lines in there, with some big moves in between. Really loved that, nice one

Buthiers.

Never really seen pics other than taken with your fisheye but these are great. So clear and sharp and some have a good shallow DOF which works really well. I want Stan's bike! What stem is he running?

I'm pretty sure that'd be fine. Just use the oven job to get the pads out of the plastic backings, and glue them in. I think normal superglue's alright, just make sure to clamp and leave it for long enough. I've heard people do this before and say it gives a really good brake so i wouldn't mind trying it myself

That looks really nice cause it's so plain and simple without the stickers. I thought you had an Ozonys, what happened to it?

LOL at your BB!!! What was it? I see you've got new cranks... Nice pictures Karl, getting really good

Was hoping that you'd post up some cool flash pics for some reason....Some good pictures in there! They would look really good if it was darker so there is less background, and also if your bike was blue

Enjoyed that. Quite a relaxed video with some smooth riding, and fairly big. I want your bike, looks so nice! Do those frames flex much?

Some really good pics there Bessel, never seen you post any before. What camera are you using? Looked like a really good event though.

Oops i forgot. Just rushed to put it all together. Ride there tomorrow if the weather's decent??? Seems like ages ago But still remember it now and the good times we had. Still got that first time we went on video where you tried racing that sport punto lolssss. You'll have to come down just so we can all ride sunny hunny again!! Was good to see you too. I also blame the blue frame from stopping me riding stuff ha.

Since i'd built my bike back up after spraying it i hadn't really rode it, so decided to go to Hunstanton for some natural riding along the beach. Kind of a little natural ride before going to Koxx Days. Just chucked it together in movie maker with a song. I would of filmed more street in some lit up areas but i came off quite bad so had to go home early. I know some of you may find it boring, but like i said just a load of clips chucked together. Let me know what you think Trials-Forum Video -> Full View • Download • Upload

Saw these tyres at Koxx Days, and didn't really like them. When i saw them on bikes being ridden they just seemed to go grey/brown. Bike looks nice otherwise though. I really like the Hydroxx frames!

Some nice pics there Karl. Wish i didn't have work and could of come earlier, as when i did it didn't stop raining Always wanted to go to that playground bit as it looks good. That pic of Wally's tweaked drop looks pretty cool

That'll definately be something for the summer! Good idea though. That's pretty cool that you dj'd your own party. I really want to go paintballing. Last time i went for my friend's 16th i think, we were against his sister and her friends and they beat us Definately gonna go stay at my sister's again. Last time they were ID'ing loads though. Will let you know if i do

What time will everyone be out until??? I finish work at 5 on Sunday (but might be able to finish at 4) so i could be riding an hour after i finish