ben_travis

you will not officially called - not as big as the spanish big man

it seems like they have taken the tarty 'about us' page and just used the quotes off that. tartius might be able to clarify more.

this is something i would love to see. It would HAVE to be organised like the red bull bike battle if it were to be done. The reason for this is that it is more spectator friendly. There are no real rules the audience have to understand, its just a case of ride your arse off and let crowd judge who wins. Basically, any riders involved should not be doing it for the win or any prize, they should be doing it to show trials how it is today. (and no its not just TGS). there are loads of different genres of trials, and all should be shown to the general public. Further to this it is my opinion that 'modern' riders should be on show as well as the usual suspects. I understand that the Marts, leech, lenosky, and all the riders of that era are a big part of trials history, however new riders should be on show as well. This will allow the public to understand that our sport is for people of all ages. I still think the event needs some big name riders, and if there is a judging panel then the icons of the sport should be included in it. However I believe the event should be invitation only. A riders list would include some of the following - Vincent Hermance The Coustelliers Ben Savage Danny Macaskill Ali C Damon Watson / Neil Tunni Thomas Oehler Rowan Johns James Barton Leechy Akkers TRA Felix Mucke Ashtonio The reason i put these out there is that recent events such as the quashqai were more dirt jump orientated. Even when the red bull bike battle went stateside it became more jump orientated. This is great for mountain biking, but not great for trials. Just my opinion obviously, but if you look at my list above there is a good mixture of streety riders as well as competition orientated riders which would offer a great mix of abilities and different genres of riding that trials consists of. I am now preparing to be ripped to pieces

the sidewalls are fine. Depends on what pressures you run.....i run 25-30psi and only puncture was from glass!

Part No. MSRP (USD) Bead FT/RR/PR Sidewall/Tread Size TPI Type Weight 264687 $54.99 Aramid Dual Black / Black 26 x 2.5 (64/55) Dry 60 Clincher 725g 89295 $54.99 Aramid Dual Black / Black 26 x 2.5 (64/55) Wet 60 Clincher 750g http://bontrager.com/model/02855/en

Well i have had no real problems with grip, living in scotland i have to contend with all the crazy wet weather to ride in, rode in quarries, sea rocks, street and the tire is holding up nicely, slow wear rate and it seems to grip everything. Highly recommended

still running it aye . had one puncture on it. but that was glass.... Really liking the tire and would definitely recommend one to anyone really . fair amount of tread left on it as well!

cheers for all the comments boys. Really appreciate it. Riding the without the back brake was such a revelation. So much fun as well, so i am thinking i might make a full brakeless video sometime soon. We will have to see how much i hurt myself .

you back in the UK now lad? or still living it up in oz? go front free wheel . Tensiles are well worth a look at too. Same engagement as a pro II me thinks,

jesus christ. loved that.

obviously not aware of how the scottish muckers roll are you!!! in the country.....well away from the public and any phone signal.......the muckers strike. and we rape you

i have waited 6 years for someone to pick up on the anagram that my name makes. and you have figured it out. You win a mars bar. difference is i bought an xc bike knowing it was for that purpose. You both bought them thinking you were going to become the next steve peat

shit me, thats some big shiz....crazy how high he can hop.

thanks man. Really appreciate it. Im glad your thinking of me on my special day. p.s: cheers to all the other folks

its already been stolen by a certain english person.......... I AM THEIR RULER

Right. Short clips video of me riding one night with no rear brake. The video will be pretty self explanatory as to why i was riding brakeless. Its on vimeo only as i cannot upload to trials tube. Your thoughts on the video would be lovely. - and yes. every clip is shot with no rear brake! http://atomz.canalblog.com/ - (should be here soon) http://vimeo.com/2345213 - (should be here already) ta Benny boy

danny regularly tells people he cannot manual though....he can do all the crazy crap, but his manualling skills are erm......shite. seriously though....instead of actually pulling up i prefer the lean back technique...

gigapipes are one of the strongest bb's on the planet. Definitely reccomended.

Video to maybe come later. Sweet pics ross. they are the bestest...

love his style. I want to ride as smooth as that p.s can someone get me a map of where this place is?

man - be one

A better weather website is - http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/ta/...ecast_temp.html

Really good video ross. Your coming on leaps and bounds now! Sweeeeeet.