Alex Dark

woodstock, because its light and it was cheap at the time! ( and just a bit more trialsy than a saracen x-ess!!)

2 x raceline hs33s both with koolstop pads, no grind, and the rear i use with tar

definitely the GU...so much better looking!

Welcome to trials forum!

I'd say white components.....white wheels would look sick on your bike, really stand out

Saracen Fastrax with a (mangled) triple chainset and vees.....good times

Look at as many riding vids as you can ( mastering the art from Ryan Leech, Dirty Tricks and Cunning Stunts from the Marts and obviously Youtube.com) and get out on your bike as much as you can!

Mastering the art of trials is a great dvd for learning techniques from. trashzen.com also has a lot of small clips to explain moves though

A grind would just eat those pads in a matter of hours......you're best off using tar with them, or buying some grind specific pads, like koxx bloxx or the like.

Nice bike, and pretty damn impressive skills for how long you've been riding!

It's great to see him in action, still an awesome rider!

It has to be one of the most versatile sports out there; all you need is a flat bit of tarmac and you can go.... and nearly all the skills you learn in trials can be used in whatever other forms of riding you do...... I agree it is really amazing to think how far trials has come from using cantis on an xc frame with a stupidly long stem, to the super light weight, specific bikes we ride now

I was looking throught the forum and couldnt see any topics with any special deals or offers....so i thought id start one. first off: http://www.bikes4trials.com/products.php?plid=m4b0s137p150 the above is a great wheelset thats taken easily all the abuse i can throw at it....only ever really buckled once, and that was a very sketchy 6ft side drop please post more good offers! sorry if this has been done before, but i couldnt find one

Nearly definite that it's a 22t

Theres 2 of us in lostwithiel, about 6 in staustell and a couple in par, all of them go riding in plymouth from time to time.

Cant do this saturday im afraid, going upcountry..... but, as you live in st austell i can come in most other weekends if you fancy it? Do you know Benny Baynon or Ryan Trott by the way? In reply to Bigman, a map would be great, thanks for the offer!

basically....got 4 free periods on a wednesday from 12.15 till 4pm so if theres any riders that either go to truro college or live in the vicinity could you give me reply please! I'm 16 been riding for a year and a half, and have got another 17 year old mate that wants to go riding at the same time. Anyway, post back if youre up for it!

When you "hop on the back wheel" are you using a pedal kick to skip the bike forwards over the ground, or, are you pulling on the bars and hopping backwards? If the first applies you are doing a "pedal kick" if the second, then you are doing a plain back-wheel hop. Check out www.trashzen.com for tips and a full explanation.

erm...bit of a long shot but hows bout some "roots manuva" tunes?

I think that if your forks are heavy enough to actually factor against your riding, it would be worth replacing them. I personally prefer hs33s all round. It is fairly essential that you use one finger braking as it allows a far greater grip on the bar.

Lostwithiel, Cornwall and i ride an Onza Woodstock

Damon Watson for huge moves....ryan leech for all round riding...

It could be the freehub slipping slightly before it engages.....as per the previous reply, check the bike over for any loose or badly set-up components in the drivetrain.

great bike, had one now for about a year...and still going strong.....extremely light, responsive and strong...on a par with my mates level boss.

Does anybody know of a good front freewheel for around the £40 mark? I need a strong model, 16-20t, high engagement.........any ideas people?