Ben Swales

It was an awesome evening! The new format threw up some surprise results, and it was certainly exciting! Danny Mac didn't ride, but he was there for a quick interview with the commentators (as was Steve Peat), and they showed his video instead... There's a write-up and photos up on Tribal Zine (here). Thanks to Ian Cross (pics4all) for the photos!

FIM World Indoor Trials Championship - Round 1 - A full write-up and photos from the first round of the World Indoor Trials Championship in Sheffield this weekend with photos from Ian Cross (pics4all) Little Limelight 3 DVD - The third DVD from Björn 'Mister Limelight' Henrici, with an impressive cast and dynamic editing! Kenny Belaey's Big Time 1/3 - A short feature on the first episode of Kenny's trials documentary on the Extreme Sports channel. Kenny Belaey's Big Time 2/3 - A short feature on the second episode of Kenny's trials documentary on the Extreme Sports channel. Kenny Belaey's Big Time 3/3 - A short feature on the third episode of Kenny's trials documentary on the Extreme Sports channel. Max Koch indoors - Another video from 'Mister Limelight', this time of Max Koch riding indoors in Cologne. Bogdan Kiss No.1 in Oradea - A video from Romania of an indoor contest that took place on the 12th and 13th of December.

Tribal Zine & K-124 - We are proud to announce that Tribal Zine will now be supported by K-124 in addition to our other partnerships

Guillem Mauri the Spanish street sensation! - A fantastic street video from seasoned competitor Guillem, who is just 17 years old! John Webster in Vancouver - A cool street rider from one of Canada's top riders! Kenny Belaey by Graeme Murray - The making of video from a photoshoot with Kenny Belaey in New Zealand on behalf of his sponsor Red Bull. Photos and video by Graeme Murray, a master of mountain bike photography! Vlatislav in Spectrum - Our Czech correspondent Vlastislav Čiháček has managed to get trials included in a big extreme mountain bike production by Fullface Productions, featuring all MTB disciplines!

I've been wondering about the dropouts and whether you could run a hub with bolts like the pro2. The holes look too small for the bolts to me, but I suppose a QR would fit through. Still, it'd be a shame if they were ruled out, the only downside I can see to these frames. I really like the tensioner idea too - it's good to see some innovative solutions to mech hangers and the like coming out this year!

Yeah, thanks very much for uploading these and posting them on here - you've been a real boon to those of us that don't have Sky! I really enjoyed watching the shows (although the advert/intro was WELL annoying!!), I think Kenny's done a good thing there - he's promoting the sport in an interesting, accessible (to riders and non-riders alike) way, and having a lot of fun at the same time by the look of things! Bravo Kenny! Edit: Rusevelt, it looks like the same section to me. He also talked about not letting your competitor's actions affect you, whether they ride good or bad, which I assume was a subtle reference to that as well, given the footage that was being shown at the time. The comp footage was well good, I never actually realised just how different the big UCI events were to the more 'traditional' comps that I go to!

Gilles Coust & Performance Athlétique - A brief article about Gilles' new coach and preparation for the 2010 season. A more detailed look at his preparation will be up soon! Scott Wilson - End of 2009 - Scott's last video of 2009, with footage from the various comps and demos that he took part in. The Fontenoys at Cran Gevrier - A few photos from a training ride on Boxing day, with some very big moves! The Cousts & Théau in "The Cave" - Some superb photos from Frank Chastel of Gilles, Giacomo and Théau going big on Christmas Day! Ambrogio Chessa in training - A series of photos of Italy's No. 1, taken during a training session on the Mediterranean coast! Marc Caisso by Sergio - The last of the media from the PBS roadtrip last year, with a video of "The Cat" in training. Smooooth...

Inpulse Racing Bikes - Trying to get caught up with the translations - here's one from a while ago! An interview with Cédric Fontenoy, who has launched a new brand of competition trials bikes, Inpulse, and a team of riders to represent it, with his brother Aurélien Fontenoy at its head!

There's a few riders in Sheffield - not too far away!

My Mrs and two riding mates (one of whom has dislocated his knee) are coming with me, so I won't be able to ride, even if the snow clears up I'll keep an eye out for TF faces!

Cheers mate! It's nice to hear that! Here's the first of our Spanish article translations. A big thanks to Alvaro Lopez! Interview with Raúl Gutiérrez

I think it's the Tyke Trial AGM that day, in which case I won't be able to make it. Boooo...

Been a bit slack with the translations lately - bit of a break over the festive period and been snowed under at work so not had much time. Here's the latest and most exciting piece of news: Tribal Zine & Trials Riders - Alvaro Lopez, webmaster of Trials-Riders.es, has joined our staff to bring us all the latest news and info from Spain! We'll be adding a Spanish language section to the site, alongside the existinf French and English ones, and I'll be translating as many of the Spanish articles into English as well.

Vittorio Brumotti...Trials, TV & politics! Former Expert Wolrd Champion Vittorio Brumotti has branched out into the worlds of TV and politics...

Got my tickets See you there! Well up for a ride before or after too - weather dependent!

Happy Holidays from Tribal Zine! - And end of year round up of all the great moments of 2009 and a look back over what has been a brilliant year for Tribal Zine and for trials!

Rockman Manus & Aurem III - The catalogue pictures and official geos of the Rockman 20" frames for 2010

The 2010 Rockman range - A look at this year's 20" bikes from Rockman

How did you do the chequered bit?

Jorge Ferreira's green Slate - Jorge's new super-light build - just 8.565kg! Presentation of the Curve 26 - Studio photos of the new Curve 26 from Ozonys.

Some better photos of the 26" Curve: I haven't translated the article yet, I'll try and fit it in this afternoon some time!

That was a good watch! Cheers for uploading - you're a hero!

In the article Jérome wrote he says that "the frames have been improved", but doesn't say how. I'd imagine he'll be getting one to test before long, so we'll have a full review soon (hopefully)

I've just finished translating our article on the Atomz Co Factory 2010 & Quark II. It seems that the Co-Factory sponsorship is aimed primarily at riders in France, which is a shame. No further info on the bikes I'm afraid, but some more photos (I say more, they're the same, but closer...):