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Meh. Riding wasn't exactly bad.

Adamant suits you MUCH better than the Zoo!. Song annoyed the hell outa me, but was a good vid on the whole Nice one.

'Fraid that's a re-post mate. AWESOME video though.

I've heard - from various accounts - that the try-all freewheel is utter... erm... bad. I don't know why (ie, wether it skip a lot, or just brakes easily) but from independant sources, I hear to steer clear of them.

Did anyone else get caught out riding by it today? I was out with Boumsong, and we took refuge in a tunnel for 2 1/2 to 3 hours... Wasn't all that fun. We then proceded to ride for another 3 hours Your stories? I have LOTS of footage of the lightening and rain. Video will be uploaded soon. 'Tis very funny some of it.

Perhaps not the greatest riding spot ever - but then, it wasn't designed for that now, was it? Architecturally, it's immense.

2:58 = Bad luck. That would have been phenominal.

Right. I put all the slowmo in as he said he wanted a video so he could watch his technique. I didn't think it'd turn out NEARLY so nice, and I was just gonna send it to him. No nettage atall. Were it a real video, I wouldn't have He's not nearly good enough to merit that amount of slomo. Hahaha

Ok - digging up an old topic for those who asked to let them know how it went. I decided to go for it. Got a set of SD7s, an XTR booster, cable, heatsink CNC V pads (x2 sets), bolts from Rich (Karsonlevoret) and he chucked a lever in for free! (Totalled £50 posted) Didn't fancy spending £30 on Heatsink adapter if there was a chance the cable would clip on my tyre, so I got a legend of a guy called Ed Potts (Dave85) to make me a custom one. He made, fitted, and set up the whole thing for £20 for me. A post from the man himself - as he has the bike, and I don't get it back 'till tomorrow - will follow. When I get it back, I'll be sure to whack some pictures up aswell for you all

If it's brand new, and skipping like crazy, send it back and get a replacement. No point trying to fix what can be replaced for a perfect one.

Is the headtube angle really abrupt, or am I just used to seeing bloody Pitbulls? I like it. A lot Different to most any bike I've seen. Think it would be infinately better with dual disk though. Love how big the tyres look with black rims. I know you can't - what without the mounts 'n' all - but still... I'd like to see it

+1 Really good effort there mate

If it can't be trued, just buy the widest front rim you can find?

Cabinet maker

Mod 2 just takes it on Mod 3. Both are lush - but 2 is... ...lusher. Hahaha

Mentalist. Hahaha

The BB area doesn't look so bad to me now. Would still prefer it to be solid, though the first picture looked as though it had only the top and bottom strips. May stand up to more abuse with 3 strips.

Can't view it. Someone convert to .mpg*, wmv or likewise please.

What's a boon?

My tyre rent itself in two.

Goo. As for the capitalisation thing - Echo is written in capitals on frames etc, yet that's not pronounced E.C.H.O. As is ZOO!, and HOPE. ZHI - for me - is the first sound of a "zee", then "he". Much like "Zhee". Czar is "K-Zar" in much the same fashion as above. These are all mine - not saying that's how it is.

Might be a stupid idea, but @ Synergy: Is your booster rubbing atall? (If you have one)

Been thinking it's probably easier, due to only having to tihnk about side to side balance - rather than all ways. I'll start practicing both, so that I have the capability when I come to bollards etc. Thanks people All cleared up.

Right - Been watching videos, then riding. Noticed that in videos, when they go for a sidehop - they'll stall on the back wheel for a bit, then go. I tend to stay on both wheels next to the wall, mini-pedal hop onto the back wheel (moves forwards about 8"), sink down into the bike, and then go straight away. Is the first method more effective or something? Everyone seems to use it. I tried searching, but couldn't find anything. Is it a technique you just find more useful when you gain experiance? Flipp

To someone wanting to upgrade from a T-Vee or something: £180-£200 as above. To someone new to trials, wanting to get into it with a slightly higher level bike than a T-Vee: £220-250 Not saying that's what you should charge - I'm saying that's what I think they'd be prepared to pay.