Ross McArthur

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We love it though so its got to be done. I'm less of an experimental builder but more of a use-what-works-best-for-me type of builder and very close to finishing a project I've been working on.

Swish! How are those rear/rims for grinds? I have one here and I'm dithering on whether to build that or an old trial tech rim up!

Cant wait to see this. Is that a big 20mm axle on the front king? I take it you have a QR conversion in mind? Going to heat gun off the head badge? Smooth out those chain stays before paint too?

Yes! Looking forward to seeing what you do with this

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Wasn't it more Ashton having a dig and Carthy going along with it? Ill take your point though.

I want a trials time machine!

They do wear some questionable compression clothing

Hmmm. As a wise Tarty Adam once said, you're not holding onto the front axle. If the frame feels long, aren't you going to have the opposite effect by running the angle set? Why not try a backwards facing fork (a la Jeff Anderson) to shorten the WB? It might look a bit special but you aaaaare riding a trials bike (GU no less).

Zero power? Really? Might be worth looking at your set up. Disc size for example. Bigger the better for more powerer. The Zee, if set up correctly, bled well, centred, bedded in properly etc, should be decent enough. The red EBC, as good as they are, will only give a little extra bite. Don't just think running the EBC will dramatically up the braking performance.

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Pedals are going to fall out riding them like that

Haha. Class. Very nice steed.

Best tuck the derailleur cable in boy, you'll catch that on a trip wire.

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Looks like the longer stem is working out well for you, James. Always enjoy a dual-disc-long-bike video from you.

Trying to imagine what that would feel like to ride. That geo. Those tyres. No grips. With the rear rim side wall repainted, that would look the ticket.

Thanks guys. Unfortunately the brakes need a service so the bike wasn't ridable in that state (not that I would ride it in anger anyway ) Might get the Manifesto built next?

He’s running the mounts at their widest already. It does look like you might have a teeny bit more give in the mounts. Once the brakes bled, loosen the bolts and pull the lever which will push your pistons all the way out.

Is there nostalgic reasons for wanting to run the quick release on the mounts? Why not chuck that and just run a bolt like on the non drive side. Would look so much cleaner and takes away the silver from the lovely lumi on black look.

Love an alloy piston upgrade.

Pretty sure Hermance has a mrs who rides.

100% most interesting part is that he's not running a tensioner.