ben_travis

The top photo is almost pro IMO, just the two out of focus leaves in the foreground lets it down. Great shots though

no 180 out, no care

The pics just show a static to back in my book, although the technique is much the same as a sidehop to back (apart from the twist). Others might consider it differently. Who cares what it is called, it is still impressive how high some can do it. In my opinion, technique is a much undervalued attribute by some riders. Raw power alone will not allow you to Bersha / Damon sized sidehops. For me, the thing many people lack, and what I think stops them from going higher, is pre-load. The more you preload the more leverage on the power stage of the kick. In addition, one of the things I distinctly remember from my TGS days was my lack of flexibility. I couldn't touch my toes at all (middle of shins at most), and remember seeing Kenny B wrapping his arms around the back of his legs and touching his heels with the palm side of his fingers at a comp back in the day. I have definitely improved on my bike since i've spent more time improving my flexibility, I barely do any power work anymore, mainly because i'd rather ride my bike than spend it in the gym.

So seeing as no-one has gone yet, I'll throw my hat into the ring to get things started. Vimeo Video -> Original Video For anyone complaining about lack of time, i filmed this in three hours, threw it together in iMovie in an hour, so get out there and lets see some videos

you could repeat the pose in your profile picture to update it...

Aurelien is so powerful while maintaining style. More then once I guffawed at how big a line he did, whilst making it look like he wasn't trying. Still think his cameraman needs to lay off the drugs...or just watch the screen on his camera. Anyone know where that trials park is? Looks fun.

Hey Steve, I don't use maguras anymore, and it has been a long time since I have, but I do think the 04 lever style, 2 bolt clamp, with a better protected tpa design (similar to a Fresh products lever) would be the way to go. The direct piston actuation was a much better design in my opinion, easier to bleed, simple and solid. Have a look at making the lever blade wider (ala magura MT5 / MT7 lever blade (it's so comfy)) with some better ergonomics. a flat back on the blade to reduce the number of cut fingers would be good as well.

Is Zoot_Alors still going?

Love that. So good, James. Style for Miles

The one and only....

Added a leftovers video to the OP.

NAHHHHHHHHHHHH

Thanks for all the comments guys. Much appreciated. I was trying to minimise the number of BC's in my riding. The sidehop pedal switch thing was just so that I was left foot forward for the next part of the line, allowed the line to flow a little more, and just felt fun to do. I find that it looks a little more controlled if you don't have to back-pedal mid line. Spending more time honing my technique now-a-days, rather than constantly just killing myself trying to go big.

I know the alliteration makes the title of this topic more interesting, however we should definitely be calling this a 'kerb comp', unless your use of curb is to allow our friends across the pond to understand what this comp is about? In other news, I am in. Going hunting kerbs...

Cheers for the comments guys. Appreciated. This one made me laugh though. Sadly, I am light years away from Ali. Hence why I have to wear the same outfits as him...

Long Bike Riders - take note, no matter how big you go, this is how controlled you should aim to be on your bike. Good to see you pulling out the big sh*t Damon. One thing though, I hope that you somehow intend on going back over the roadside rail after the gap to the slanted wall (under the window) ;-).

Evening All, I was saving some of these clips for another wee project, but it won't be coming off for the time being. So thought I'd just release these into the wilderness. Sorry it has mainly been filmed using a tripod. Thanks to Flipp for filming the London Clips. EDIT: and Ross for the Glasgow clips Hopefully have a better video out soon. Go to Vimeo to watch in HD. Thanks to Inspired Bicycles and Phoenix Riders Co for their support. Vimeo Video -> Original Video Some leftovers put together in this video. Had to use the vimeo enhancer as the original music wasn't allowed; Vimeo Video -> Original Video

sooooooo good. great video guys! will be on repeat on the TV before tonights ride

stan shaw has some 24' TIOGA rims for sale in the FS section. Would be a good buy!!

That sh*t deserves its own topic. Even on TF. The ender clip is silly business...

Ask yourself whether you've just got the shite british weather blues? The weather is starting to improve, get out on a group ride or set yourself a day where you have no other plans but to ride your bike, get the headphones in and ride by yourself, no camera, no pressure, until you can't grip the bars. The former is more fun, but the latter certainly helps as well. If its not just weather blues, then here are my thoughts; May try mixing it up, sell the bike you have and get something different. I first switched to a hex, then to brakeless, then on to 24" bikes. Mix it up. Get out on the rocks, ride street, go to new places. I don't ride my trially as much as I used to, nor do I feel I am as good as I used to be, however I enjoy riding more than I ever have, and as such I will ride anything I can get too having an off day? Don't ride - If you force it, you'll hate that you can't manage something you were doing yesterday, that causes an increase in stress, and thus negative connotations towards riding (#firstworldproblems).

So my old arcade frame and cranks are finally reunited! You've done a decent job with that. I'd have sprayed the forks, but now I see it like that, I ain't sure which i prefer

Tom, what is the breed?

Do it on your echo first...