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    • The problem i have is not trackstanding itself,i can tell that i do it well but when i getting on my comp bike from the even flat ground i loose balance and have to move the bike a little bit forward to get balance back and do trackstand(i am talking about when the bike is on even ground,on uphill is different,it is more easier).This is very annoying because most of the times i have to do correction hops immediately to not moving bike at all but obviously most of the rider do it. Strangely i can do it rightly on my other bikes but comp one... Maybe because it is BB is higher. So i did find this clip of Adri Bielsa and help me a lot mostly because he explaining more details about.He is not using his brakes but i would like to know how other riders do it,what brakes they use on what kind the terrain,stuffs like this. Otherwise,La Bourde this links are very helpful.Ryan Leech is one of my old school heroes and very good teacher,i guess. So if any comp riders share their experience would be great. P.S. Apologies gor any misunderstanding. English is not my native language. Have a nice time.
    • The cracks to the spoke holes are very interesting. When the spoke tension is too high, some cracks can appear, but mostly on the outside. When the tension is too low, the spokes broke (don't expect the hub shell to crack first)  
    • I have a Bluegrass (the other brand of Met), I like it. I bought a cheap Leatt (25 quids!) and it is surprisingly good. I have good experience with both brands. I have also a IXS light fullface and other stuff from them and I am also happy with. I ordered once a Laser, it was heavy and the shape did not fit my head (very wide helmet) My only recommendation: look at the straps, some brands have some that are really thin and brake easily. Check how they are connected to the helmet.
    • Rich rode an old inspired hex: Some nice moves there! Can't wait to see the upgraded version... I ride a similar one (a 2011) with front freewheel, v-brakes, inspired bar, hope 70mm stem and I really enjoy it.  
    • It is easier when you face a gentle slope uphill: Mastering the Art oft trials is really a good  video to learn trials.   There are 4 possibilities to regain balance: - use your foot pressure (release or add pressure with both brakes open), this is the most efficient way to maintain balance (but does not work when it goes downhill. The better you get, the less you move. Stand straight and tall, but relaxed, as strilingpowers wrote. - turn your wheel less or further (that is not something that one uses really, it is more a recovery move or setup move if you face against an obstacle and want to lean against for example) - pivoting on one wheel (like front then rear): used to setup correctly in front of an obstacle, to move laterally. Commonly used to align when your front wheel is on a rail or before a big move in front of an obstacle when the approach is short. It is a load transfer. When pivoting on the front, straight your arms but your shoulders over the bar, like a gymnast on a bar. When pivoting on the rear, you can first maintain the rear brake closed, but when you get better you can slightly open the brake and use your pedal to ease the rotation. - hop both wheels at the same time: cost a lot of effort, mostly used as a recovery or on really uneven surfaces (small pebble, cobble stone). Most of the time, use both brakes.   When you get good at riding, try to reduce as much as possible the rear brake usage. Use the pedal pressure instead, find some egdes, find some holes or slopes, etc.    
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