Ben Swales

Global Ti

Pretty much my thinking too. I was getting a little bit bored (no offense) of all your Barrow vids, but this one's really freshened things up - there were some really interesting lines in there (I liked the ones with the pallet on its end, for example) and the riding was really clean and solid.

I couldn't remember the song - just the spot and the riding (and the fig rolls and sheep skull).

Bammmm.... that's the one. No idea how I didn't manage to find it! Cheers Luke

Epic bump is epic. Been talking to Flipp about this video today and tried to find it online anywhere - does anyone know where I might be able to watch/download it?

There is footage from Prague, just not in this video

It's an Inspired team video, so no

Let's not forget that there have also been sweeping cuts across some branches of the military where people have actually lost their jobs as a result. It's hard to see how conscription or national service would be justified in the face of that. But yeah, even if it does happen, as Luke pointed out - national service doesn't necessarily mean going to war. It doesn't even necessarily mean military service (although from what I understand in this case, it probably does); a friend of mine in Germany had to do national service (his was the last generation to have to do it) and lived and worked for a year in an old people's home rather than join the army. Even if this proposed national service was purely military service, there are a lot of non-combat military roles that would most likely be filled with national service 'recruits' - it would only be in the case of a large-scale war that these people would actually be called upon to fight (as seen in WWI and WWII, for example), which in this day and age is pretty unlikely. I have to admit, when I first read the OP's post and links, I felt a bit sad and a bit threatened, but after looking into it further and considering it logically, I think it's extremely unlikely and will now pretty much forget about it.

Sweet deal Getting pretty excited now!

Not sure it lives up to its title, but... https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=565611223495413

Cheers Dave Unfortunately I can't make it to this one. Bit gutted as it's nice and close for me and a really cool venue

I got a Hex after having ridden seatless trials bikes for years and loved it. It took me a couple of rides to get used to the differences in geo and handling, but after that it was fine. I still have both bikes and switch between them according to what sort of riding I'm doing. I find that riding the Hex has really helped my bike handling on the Echo, and that having ridden comps and more trialsy stuff helps with the trials side of the street stuff I ride on the Hex. I've even ridden a few comps on the Hex and really enjoyed it! I still really enjoy riding both bikes, but if I had to choose just one, it would be the Hex - it's a great all rounder! I definitely recommend getting one if you're thinking about riding more streety stuff but still want to be able to do the more trialsy stuff as well. Also, shameless plug: I am selling my Hex (to replace it with a 24" bike), but not got round to posting it up here yet, so if you do want one, let me know. It's Team spec, in very good condition and I have a few optional extras. If you're interested, let me know and I'll get photos and a price up

Me too. No shame.

Didn't happen unfortunately.

Pretty sure he did ride for GT for a bit - isn't he riding a GT in the video above? That's the video I had in mind when I wrote that post anyway. I'd almost forgotten about him riding for Orange! I remember a feature in MBUK of him riding in the Alps (?), going onto the roof of a hut on a Zero way back when. One of the coolest things I'd seen in the mag! EDIT: In fact, after a closer look, that looks like his 14" (!) Zero stickered up as a GT.

Lol, n00b. Petr Kraus is a pretty old school rider - used to ride for GT. He was World Champion in something like 1994. He was much more prolific (and a bit better) 'back in the day', but seems to concentrate more on shows, adventure stuff and Red Bull stuff these days in much the same way that other riders of that era (Lance Trappe, Ryan Leech, Martyn Ashton, etc.) do.

Just came in to say that the entry form is now up, but Neil's beaten me to it www.biketrialuk.co.uk/Events.htm

This all sounds like me when I'm over tired. Every single bit of it, even down to the hating how your jeans feel on you. Have you been getting enough sleep lately?

The Brimham event is on, yes. The venue's booked and the entry form will be going up very soon. Apologies for the delay!

What I find most interesting about these threads is how different people's tastes are. Some of the bikes that people post as their favourites I think are f*cking haggard and some of the nicest ones I've seen never get posted.

Congrats man!

Great day! Nice to have some decent (brilliant) weather for a change! Thanks Robin and Gill for organising and running the trial and to everyone who helped on the day! Results are online now by the way www.biketrialuk.co.uk/Events.htm

That's correct