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Alex Dark

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  1. Freewheel: ratchet based system ( usually ) on a bike that lets the bike freewheel ( hence the name ) tensionre: Tensions the chain when running Single speed, or can provide additional tension in a geared system to stop drivetrain from skipping
  2. Welcome back!...anyway...on the topic of chain tensioners >> take a look at this link: http://www.trials-forum.co.uk/forum/index....=95273&st=0
  3. There seems to be more on each biggish group ride i go on....so i guess its increasing round my area...
  4. Ive just gone singlespeed last night...now im on the lookout for light cheap front + rear tyres...any suggestions?
  5. I havent been able to find one...and andrews one ^^^ is now sold..... ant other suggestions?
  6. Few too many colours for my liking, and not too sure about the echo stickers, apart from that it does look rather nice though...the green components are a pretty cool choice, i dont often see that many green themed dengs.....
  7. Erm, well its your old frame.....so looks like ill be using the same stem as you! By the way....would a 120mm be too long?
  8. Couldnt someone make an e-zine? like a sort of newsletter, then email them to a subscription list? Im suprised tartybikes dont do it, they could put adverts on/in it.....
  9. i need a freeware 3gp to avi converter that'll run on a p3 450 w. 64mb ram << a relic i know but my main pc is broken...anyone? ( super wont work )
  10. Alex Dark

    Lol

    Not particularly interesting but yeh, i see it.....few minutes diff in each post tim ( part from last 2 / 3 ) chronologically descending...great
  11. Right....I used to have a woodstock with: Koxx forxx Sora rear mech kmc kool chain try-all caged pedals mtb chainset ( w. just the 22t ring ) <<now tensile cranks Tryall wheelset hs33 racelines rb front booster, outland rear kenda kinetics tyres F+R ( 2.35 ) try-all replica bars onza stem m:parts headset Onza un53 bb <<now isis Fake hope QRs 8spd stx-rc cassette deore shifter pod ? grips I've now decided on getting a pitbull frame for xmas, and my question is.....what should i upgrade from the parts that I've got ? Im thinkin FFW, new tyres and an SS kit....but if anyones got any better suggestions id be appreciate them!
  12. Yeh, im going to do some practice stuff first, then first chance im getting im going up to wales! Ill record some footage as well.....
  13. Base ta26 built up cheaply? http://bikes4trials.com/products.php?plid=...26_Wheel_Trials ERm...colours a bit :sick but tis a pretty good bike, would be ok for dj, street and could do some trials as well....
  14. As above really...getting my new pitbull in about a weeks time, but the downtube is fairly bashed....and id like to also stop it from getting more dents So....does anyone have any ideas as to how to go about making one? materials, etc? I have made one from checker plate with some rubber behind it, but that didnt give much protection.....
  15. What are the best pads for wet weather riding with a grind....? are there any that'll work ok in the wet without a grind?
  16. Im guessing they would , but before i go up to Cwmcarn again with me shiny rims on, i just want to know if anyones done this before, and whether it's sensible......
  17. I dont ride trials much in the winter, due to zero brakes and b**ger all traction...so instead i ride dh... .and get plastered in mud
  18. Yeh..ill do it a bit later...got a lecture now
  19. liking the mod bikes hoooge air off the table!
  20. A zero bb rise bike is awesome for some trialsy stuff....trials can be done on virtually any bike, even if it does have a seat and a bouncy bit at the front!
  21. She's a beast!......not too into huge bb rise...buts its still pretty sweet to ride.....
  22. I've got an 820...which is v. similar...i learnt trials on that....only problem was i put rigid forks on a susp frame ; ... so i ended with -30 bb....fun
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