ben_travis

the up to front and over the rail at hull marina was sweet. liked that.

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.

Did you just buy the frame matt? or is it a whole new bike? Looks awesome. Got a lot of time for the Lapierre aesthetics.

Luke - let us know how dunfermline is to ride, from my experience of driving through I actually think there might be some decent bits and pieces to ride. also - if you get a free weekend (unlikely with all this clan stuff) let me know. might well pop down for a ride sometime soon.

A good rider going big, although I think you need a wee bit of practice with your balance on the back wheel (just for an aesthetic point of view)

www.cleanzine.co.uk is a blank page on my browser.... EDIT: works now....needs more updates though...

Wow. That looks the dogs danglies. If i were nit picking i'd say shame about your 'pink' chris king mind you.

Ali - make sure you have either; your A-game at the ready to avoid the dog shit... an appropriate dog-shit removal tool at the ready and waiting...

The gloves in the back pocket (hanging out) was Spencer and not me. I don't think spencer ever tries to be 'cool', too much effort in that. Ali - its in a secret place that you can't ride because you'll rinse it and ruin it for the rest of us... ok....its in the link shown right (just below the arrow) https://www.google.co.uk/maps/preview?q=55%C2%B052%2728.6%22N+4%C2%B015%2756.4%22W&ie=UTF-8&ei=dcRPU7XlKIPsOrHbgbAJ&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAQ

Another chilled video. This time from Glasgow. Enjoy Vimeo Video -> Original Video

You could try the Zee M640's Sam....if you don't mind the newer style lever...they are 4-pot as well

As Jeremy Clarkson would say....POWWWWWWWWWEEERRRRRRRR. oh and hold... and mainly because hopes have ripped my legs to shreds in the past with sharp edges.

Boris heard that koxx had gone under and he does love a niche market to make money from. Who better than to have the British #2 under his team (Jack Carthy was too Northern for Boris)

WHAT AN ABSOLUTE BOSS! and finally some footage shot looking at what benito is actually doing. I normally hate slowmo stuff, but that video really does show how good his technique is. Who said benito had a horrid style?

What a beast. That last hop reinforces my belief that flexibility, balance and pre-load is just as, if not more, important than strength in trials* *obviously it helps that andrei is a unit

...ok its the full build with no major changes, but now you are here you might as well look.... I've added a set of Shimano brakes over the hopes, and since this picture I have made a few massive changes; Aligned the maxxis logo with the inner tube valve Put some pins back in my pedals Lowered my stem a little and tilted the bars further back Rotated my grips Crashed and Scratched the beast a fair bit Either way its easily the nicest set-up I've ridden, feels totally solid and I don't ever have any worries about it breaking. I'd highly recommend it to even more 'trialsy' riders if they are looking to get a streety bike. A massive thanks to the guys at Inspired for the support. I apologise for the pictures taking this long to get online. I didn't manage to get to the spot I wanted to take some pictures at so thought I'd get one up ASAP.

Don't worry trials forum, ali hasnt offended danny with his words above. Danny can't hear him from the sound of all the money he is bathing in... Please note that this picture is not an actual representation of Daniel Macaskill. Daniel does not condone smoking or drinking while in the bath. This could lead to disastrous Whitney Houston like consequences. Furthermore the use of £20 notes as a water replacement for bathing is considered dangerous by Daniel, Who only washes in £50's as they are less likely to cause paper cuts.

that moment where your use of 'clean' gets completely snaked... http://www.trialinside.com/abel-mustieles-lance-sa-marque-clean/

Chilled wee video. Comments welcome Vimeo Video -> Original Video

I very much agree with Marks comments. I also want to add, and while it may be down to jealousy more than anything, many of the things in this video are copied from how you know who rides. its become a staple of a 'top' street rider to be able to do a footjam whip drop for example. I more than anyone appreciate a FJW drop, it is an impressive move, no-one can deny that, however when done off everything a rider can find it ruins the style of a rider and puts you in the category of being a one trick pony (if you ask me). Variety is the spice of life and we (as trials riders) seem to find it very difficult to add the variety we could. It is one of the reasons we have factions in trials (the TGS vs. BMX debate), and we get stuck in a rut with the newest fad that comes along (before any one says - I know I am just as bad as any, I used to be a TGS'er, now i have an inspired arcade, stubble and ride round aberdeen pretending to be in the clan) Inspiration should come from all parts of cycling, the same reason guys on DH bikes are doing flips, whips, 360's over canyons, or dirt riders are building quarters in their jumps, or north shore riders are using trialsy skills (slow speed balance etc) to incorporate into their runs. Unfortunately many trials riders have the blinkers on, not realising just how much there is out there to be inspired by (name drop intended). In my opinion the street riders in this video don't incorporate enough trialsy elements, while the opposite can be said of the trialsy riders. Trials can be very impressive to the layman if done right, i.e gapping between rails, hopping up to back wheel on a bollard and taking off up a wall from there, or hooking a massive box etc. If you go on to mix this with streety bmx elements maintaining style and flow then you are onto a winner. Rather than one or the other. Ali's arcade promo video is one of the best examples, a solid mix of influences across a broad spectrum of cycling and maintains many trialsy elements in there. sidehops, hooks, gaps (no taps though IIRC - shame on you ali). There are many moves that are specific to trials and these are moves that not many other bike riders can do, this is a skill we need to preserve in 'trials' videos, but one we need to mix in with other elements of cycling to improve the appearance of trials and also move the sport forward. rant over. Must admit I was impressed with the boys bump hop barspin in the steps though. I re-wound to make sure thats what he had done and not some crazy euro x-up Holy cr*p didnt realise I had written for so long there. Apologies for all the reading. Here is a funny picture to make up for it

only cool people have failed at the bigger st. pauls gap :-D

Thats good he liked it. always a worry it might have had the opposite effect. His optimism / outlook on the situation is nothing short of amazing.

bike looks sweet miles. Although I agree that the curved forks are meant for that frame, if you do want a set of inspireds to spray, I have some in the shed that I'd happily send in return for a mutually agreeable fee ;-)

I am hopeful that Zoot_Alors has a field day with this....

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