JAMY Posted February 28, 2006 Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 This is me on my pride and joy, I used to absolutely love trials, but then came the full time job and the girlfriend, and as some of you well know, seriously cuts down the amount of riding time!I've been out of trials for about 4-5 years but i still went out on occasions with my brother gaz, still attempting crazy things, here is a pic of me 'getting back into it'.Unfortunately I'm not going to be able to ride trials again.while I was kicking over my motocross bike without boots on,(this was a 500cc 2 stroke) . It gave a serious kick back which resulted in a broken ankle. I was in plaster for a month and off work for two.They think it will take 2 years to heal but I have lost the side to side movement and was very lucky that the bone didn't die. If it breaks again I could be a cripple. Therefore, I hope you all enjoy your riding, make the most of it because one day something might take it away from you. Guess I will be camera man for my bro.Thanks for your time.Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walleee Posted February 28, 2006 Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 That's a beauty of a bike, your brother's too, shame you can't ride anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_chisholm Posted February 28, 2006 Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 hey, really sorry to hear about that and i am going to make the most of my riding now.thanks you have opened my eyes into enjoying what i have now instead of waiting as i may not be able to do trials later in life so i am going to now try everything i have previsly never tryed beforecheersthanks and you both have very nice bikes jaf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzatprodude Posted February 28, 2006 Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 yer sorry to hear about the injury hope it gets better quick. least you make a good camera man shots look simple but good.cheers fergie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted February 28, 2006 Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 By any chance have you ridden in MK - Milton Keynes before? I recognise your brothers bike, especially the paintjob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMY Posted February 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 By any chance have you ridden in MK - Milton Keynes before? I recognise your brothers bike, especially the paintjob. Yeah, I live in MK that's my brother gaz, he's just sprayed his pace grey. Surely everyone who knows mk knows gaz!?Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeCottTrials Posted February 28, 2006 Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 (edited) How did you manage that rail gap on that appauling bike?but sorry to hear the news you must be going crazy knowing you cant ever try anything again Edited February 28, 2006 by mikehulltrials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Nick Riviera Posted February 28, 2006 Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 appauling bike ! hang your head in shame boy thats the beast of the east! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted February 28, 2006 Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 How did you manage that rail gap on that appauling bike?but sorry to hear the news you must be going crazy knowing you cant ever try anything againtwatthats the old ashton trials frame, feckin ace old school bikesjust cos it isnt long, low and silver, doesnt mean you cant ride it like a beast-thats the kinda thing the older riders had to 'cope' with-i personally think thats how a trials bike should pretty much look, i dont really dig the gayness of most of the frames out nowalso the fact hes on what is considered a restrictive bike nowadays, means hes was pretty goodanyway, shame to hear about you injury, its not just trials it affects though, must be quite annoying in general havin the lack of mobility you used to have, hell it was bad enough for me taking a few years out cos of my back after a fall on my scrambler nice to see the support you are giving your brother, would be a shame to see the passion for biking to die just cos you cant ride anymore, at least you can give help and get some cool snaps/footage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Posted February 28, 2006 Report Share Posted February 28, 2006 My dad had a honda 500 back in the day and i remember his mate trying too kick it over with trainers on and at first he couldnt even kick and then when he did it kicked back...Doh Thats why i'll always stick with a 125 or a 250 four banger Sorry to hear the bad news mate hears to a speedy recovery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stiffnips Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 (edited) That sucks dude, being a photographer isn't as fun but its still real cool, hope you get better soon and are you planning to sell your bike? i would love to see what something like that could sell for nowdays.Nick Edited March 1, 2006 by stiffnips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 Auto Reply The topic starter has been validated. Moving topic from New Members Chat to Trials Chat.Have you tried for a second opinion? Alternatively, tried looking for ankle braces? There are some out there, so you never know...Good luck with it though dude, I hope you find some way back into the sport anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 appauling bike ! hang your head in shame boy thats the beast of the east!I don't think it is the beast of the east. I forget exactly what Cannondale named them, but I'm pretty sure the beast of the east was different to that. I don't think Ashton ever rode one of those frames either. They're pretty random frames - no standover and long chainstays, but they still rode OK. Anyway, hope your ankle gets better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Bleech Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 that was the ashton signiture model was weird because the frame size was about 4" higher than the one ashton rode and before that he rode a F700 or F900 which was the headshock one.anyone cool pics and i hope you get better soon and still stay involved somehow in trials Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walleee Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 Yeh the one ashton rode and the one they sold as the replica of his were differant bike altogether, there's no doubting that. At the time though, Deng was still using stabilisers so the cannondale was pretty much one of the best 'trials' frames about. I know if someone offered me that cannondale or a pitbull, i'd take the cannondale straight away.What exactley is appaling about it anyway? Your profile says you ride a t-raptor! in terms of clearance and such those two bike are pretty much the same! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biff... Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 Just dont have kids then you will never get out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMY Posted March 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 Thanks for all the replies, I can't really wear an ankle brace , I could probably ride ok, it's just if I have to bail that's where i'd do damage.Gonna have to sell the cannondale now....pics will be up on sunday.Will still enjoy watching my brother and taking pics.Cheers, Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 Those in conjunction with a good trials shoe with decent ankle support?Meh, you know what's wrong with you I guess, but just a suggestion. If you're still into the scene and able to enjoy it it's not all bad I guess? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 Yeah, I live in MK that's my brother gaz, he's just sprayed his pace grey. Surely everyone who knows mk knows gaz!?Dave. haha, yeah. I thought I recognised the bike in the bottom pics. But when I saw him, I was a mere newbie on an '03 T-Bird Hope it all goes well for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trials Punk Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 How did you manage that rail gap on that appauling bike?but sorry to hear the news you must be going crazy knowing you cant ever try anything againI think you need to buy tricks and stunts 1 & 2 for some education my friend. You are in need of it.I hope you do ride again mate, I'm sure theres a way. Just get a bmx or mountain bike and crusie along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeza Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 I understand what you are feeling i was out for 4 months, take it easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Pearson Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 07830151250 - ring that number now. The guy on the other end should (If I've got the right number) be Simon Lord. Si is one of the best physiotherapists I've ever met (and I've met a few). He's worked with god knows how many trials riders including Neil Tunnicliffe and Dave Cleaver. He will tell you if you can or can't ride trials again. If you still want to be able to ride trials, this is the guy who will help you do it.A year ago I shattered both my talus's (spherical shaped thingy in yer ankle...) jumping out of a first floor window. The doc's told me I would never ride again and that I would most likely never walk unaided. Si changed a lot of that, and I ride all the time now and with absolutely (well, 99%) no worries.Seriously mate, give him a call, have a chat, DON'T SELL YOUR BIKE YET (and an awesome bike it is), and see what he can do for you. There is always a light at the end of the tunnel.Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-man Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 07830151250 - ring that number now. The guy on the other end should (If I've got the right number) be Simon Lord. Si is one of the best physiotherapists I've ever met (and I've met a few). He's worked with god knows how many trials riders including Neil Tunnicliffe and Dave Cleaver. He will tell you if you can or can't ride trials again. If you still want to be able to ride trials, this is the guy who will help you do it.A year ago I shattered both my talus's (spherical shaped thingy in yer ankle...) jumping out of a first floor window. The doc's told me I would never ride again and that I would most likely never walk unaided. Si changed a lot of that, and I ride all the time now and with absolutely (well, 99%) no worries.Seriously mate, give him a call, have a chat, DON'T SELL YOUR BIKE YET (and an awesome bike it is), and see what he can do for you. There is always a light at the end of the tunnel.Rich ^^^ With him on this one, didnt sort mine out in the end because it healded itself but he is a very pleasant chap to speak with an will tell you everything you need to do in order to fix your problems. He does get abit obsessive (sorry matey :$ ) but he only wants to do whats best for you. Give him a ring on that number up there and he will deffinatly be able to sort you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisboats Posted March 2, 2006 Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 (edited) 07830151250 - ring that number now. The guy on the other end should (If I've got the right number) be Simon Lord. Si is one of the best physiotherapists I've ever met (and I've met a few). He's worked with god knows how many trials riders including Neil Tunnicliffe and Dave Cleaver. He will tell you if you can or can't ride trials again. If you still want to be able to ride trials, this is the guy who will help you do it.Seriously mate, give him a call, have a chat, DON'T SELL YOUR BIKE YET (and an awesome bike it is), and see what he can do for you. There is always a light at the end of the tunnel.RichThat is the right number, he is definately very eager to help. He will go out of his way to look at getting a personal consultation with you, and as far as i was aware he said something along the lines of "first visits will be free, because you trials riders are crazy!"EDIT: silord@hotmail.com if thats easier for you Edited March 2, 2006 by Krisboats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMY Posted March 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2006 That is the right number, he is definately very eager to help. He will go out of his way to look at getting a personal consultation with you, and as far as i was aware he said something along the lines of "first visits will be free, because you trials riders are crazy!"EDIT: silord@hotmail.com if thats easier for youThanks very much guys I will contact him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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