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ben_travis

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  1. That always makes me laugh when I see Kev's signature. If you are down in the direction of Pau there is a trials park next to the university - https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@43.3178192,-0.3611555,17z (click the satellite link and then scroll up a little - you will see the BMX track and surrounding it is loads of trials stuffs.
  2. People have expectations, if danny doesn't put the front flips in then the general public are likely to be less impressed. Unfortunately, in my opinion, dan is his own worst enemy as he will have to continue pushing to do crazy big stuff for people to be impressed, where as the techy trials stuff that he does with more style than anyone goes unnoticed by the majority (except us lot, and trials riders are a huge minority compared to the viewers of his video) I know Dan likes to push himself, and the only real limit to that boys ability is his imagination, however its likely to come a time when he can't always do that stuff in a 'calculated risk' situation. Maybe i am wrong, and i perceive the GP to be more naive then they actually are, it is the evidence i have from doing / watching trials shows where the most claps and cheers are for high drops, when there is so much more on show that they have missed. Either way, that ender clip is unlike any other line i have seen in any other part of the bike world. Its just silly, and deserves the banger status
  3. Away to watch that again, my god. What a setting that place would be. Agree with Rowan, although that last flip over the sign...HOW. JUST HOW. The matadero line in general was just epic, however i think the wallride 360 line was my favourite, the poise on the up to front after was sweet.
  4. Its the fakie front flip and that huge transfer at the end that made me post. Boys got skillls
  5. Vimeo Video -> Original Video
  6. Great video Flipp, riding first class, camera work was good as well, only thing I wasn't a fan of was the music, thats just personal preference. you've some imagination bud, i would never have spotted half the lines you did in those spots. favourite line, 180 down, kept on back wheel and back up line...WOW Mods - why isnt there a 'fapping' smiley...i think its inclusion in the smiley range would benefit this forum greatly
  7. Great video stan, some nice tech lines in there. Really enjoyed it.
  8. i was honestly expecting a massive braveheart rant about scottish independence from you there Kev, i don't know why, but i did. I would give my opinion, although based on what i said above i am sure it is pretty obvious, however neither side has given any real ooomph to their side of the story so Its hard to really know what would be the best option for the country. Salmonds manifesto seems to sit on the fact the oil industry up in the NE of Scotland is strong and worth a lot of money...an industry that might not be sustainable in the long term. Then what is the industry scotland has to back that up? Suppose there is always Barr drinks co. to work for. Thankfully if independence does go through, and it could with the amount of 'bravehearts' supporting it, it wont happen till the summer of 2016 so there is plenty of time for them to explain to the people why they havent been let directly into europe, why they aren't joining a currency union, and why free prescriptions are no longer available on NHS scotland. Don't get me wrong I love it up here in scotchland, i just don't think independence will give any real benefit to the country, and it does seem that Alex Salmond just wants his wikipedia page updated to say 'Gave Scotland independance' then he will leave and disappear into insignificance, and probably move away to barbados to live in a big house or something.
  9. I used the da bombs for over 6 months with no problems. Highly rate my arcade riser bars too though I guess you have to work with your budget and see what's best for you
  10. 100% the latter i am afraid... that first up to front was just disgusting.
  11. brilliant rider. Enjoyed that p.s. massive CHOOOOOOOOOOON
  12. As adam said, the arcade comes with a full black one, you'll get a hold of one . surely paint will do the same job...
  13. I get you now Matt...I'm sure either way is fine no? Got them on now. No pictures yet guys I'm afraid but much nicer aesthetically in my opinion EDIT: sorry matt - I just ran standard tubes, but recently cut up an old DH tube to make the rear beast a 'dual ply' as such with a standard tube in there...
  14. I am tired of holy roller punctures. There was no compromise on tire pressure. If you don't want punctures you need a rock hard pressure. I like to still ride trialsy where possible. In fact i've had to cut an ol' 26 DH tube up and use it as a liner / second ply of my tire at the moment just to reduce the number of punctures i get at the moment. From riding the guys bikes in glasgow, the conti's do seem to be a great tire for how i want to ride. I certainly havent heard any real complaints from them. That said, if i could ride like the guys in the BSD vids then i'd run my tires rock hard and holy rollers would be fine. I <3 BSD
  15. there was an up-to-front in there...
  16. at the time I agreed. Holy Roller was the best tire for streety 24's, however the problem with them is that they are the best of a bad bunch. It was the only tire that really fitted your requirements. I am pretty sure people would have said this tire, had it been out but it wasn't, and nor was there any clarity on its impending release. anyway...i've bought a pair of the contis. just hope i can get danny to sign them. you want my holy rollers?
  17. YUUUUSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS EDIT: i have two holy rollers i now need to sell to pay my mortgage...any takers? £15 each?
  18. good video man...enjoyed that.
  19. Contacts + being a nice guy + nae bad on his bike = stardom
  20. The seals on my levers were both leaking after about 2 years of use. No replaceable parts available unfortunately
  21. LOL good video guys. Nice to see Aran in a vid. Still got it
  22. the up to front and over the rail at hull marina was sweet. liked that.
  23. Andrew Dickey is one of very few TGS'ers who really put any effort/creativity into their riding. And with it comes a real respect. Why can't more TGS'ers put out videos like this? Hats off to you Andrew. What a video. Easily one of my favourite trials riders out there.
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