Ross McArthur

I second the Nukeproof Mega but in Blueberry.

The ars fell out the 26" mtb market when the industry realised that new standards were going to make them money. So its a buyers market in that sense. Stuff will hold its value until next year when the model hub you had is now 1mm wider and pretty much useless....Or that's what they want you to believe!! Boutique carbon frames will hold some sort of value, yeah. Upper end anything will hold its value, especially if its Santa Cruz. And im not saying that just because im a fan boy. I've trawled a lot of sites - eBay, Gumbush, PB etc etc and that's the feeling I get. You're right about trials though. A pretty much brand new (old) hex for £150 (in FS section now) with seat and headset. Total bargain for buyers.

So. Many. Factors. I'd rather just get scammed off PinkBike till I get what I want.

That bike looks absolute murder to make a wheel swap look good. The position you're in when you switch to back looks very uncomfortable! Hops straight to back from rear look a breeze! Cool spot!

To me the direct sales thing makes prefect sense. Imagine having to call up the bike shop for an update. "Hey bike shop, have Hot Lines (the distributor) got back to you about my bike yet? Hold on, we'll give them a call. Hey Hot Lines, its bike shop here, have the Bike Company (manufacturer) got back to you about that bike yet...? No" Id much rather be in contact with folks myself instead of relying on chasing multiple people up down a chain. Its just a shame it just doesn't seem to run as smoothly as it all should.

I think if I was going for a 27.5 full build it'd be the Nukeproof Mega in Sam Hill Blueberry. I'm not sure how much the Capras are new but the Mega comes in at 5k. I've never had any issues with getting refunds out of Chain Reaction...

Now that’s tight! Crewkerz who?

Are you running bar ends?

Aren’t you scared that Echo, Czar are going to come out with slightly worse looking versions in a few months time - like they do with most stuff?

Shudder. You got all Rusevelt’y at the end there.

He's ginger. Anything is possible.

Liked seeing a couple of clips in there which didn't make it into Trial Noir. Plus it was cool seeing some of the TN clips with no music over laid, with the sound of the derailleur banging on the chain stay.

Got out on a 3.

There he goes!

That’s just an inspired element dude. Not sure on the geo!

Have you seen the Canadian boy Geoff who rides the Yess? Running his fork back to front. "Better for front wheel moves". That's some serious negative rake.

It's about time for an update on this insta page!!!

Then don't have it. Instagram is what you want. Don't fight the FOMO.

Which Marino is that bud? Do you mean the Vader? I know how everyone loves that name. Anyway, Cocky has it now and is doing a better job of riding it that I was!...before his ankle kissed the ground. The geo was aimed at using a short stem on a frame that was roomy enough to throw around like a comp bike. It worked, to a certain extent.

Yeah, I'm kind of over the whole, must have a seat to look like a normal bike (aka BMX) thing. I blame my change of tack on Kenny B.

mmmmmm... Beef.

Joy Pads.

Nicely produced dude. Enjoyed that. I cant find the video but hitting shins always reminds me of the clip of Ali riding his Proto Hex, in I think it was Redcar industrial estate? "Yeeeaaawwww..." Edit. You made the pick bike home page. https://www.pinkbike.com/news/video-homemade-hack-puts-the-pins-on-the-shoes-instead-of-the-pedals.html

If you’re after a seat’n’post combo, I’ve got one for you.