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Where are you based? I’ll be finished there at about 5 on Thursday. Could ride somewhere after that, I’ll have my van so can get anywhere.

That would be good. Not sure how much time I’ll have but will see!

Whitstable

Thanks guys. Next week I’m filming in Kent, Essex and North London. Week after Stoke, Sheffield, Middlesborough, Newcastle then back down to Nottingham, Oxford and High Wycombe. I ride an Echo Pure so more natural/TSG stuff. Going to checkout Peak District on my trail bike too.

I’m about to do a roadtrip for work, I’m filming lots of locations across the country. Thinking of putting my trials bike in the van. Where should I check out?

Guildford wasn’t great for what I could find. Only little bit was in Stoke park, quite a few rocks around the paddling pool/pond. Took my street bike the second day, skate park was alright. Probably better stuff around Alton though!

I use Ritchey WCS foam. Nice firm foam with a much bigger diameter. The thin things are far too small for my hands!

Heard good things about that way. Will have to venture that way when I get a day off!

Really getting back into trials after about 12 years out. Ive never had a car and ridden trials so have lots more options now! Based near Brighton so can easily travel around the South East. Where should checkout?

I’m at a course for work in Guildford this Thu/Fri and next Monday. Going to go for a ride once I’m finished about 6pm. Anywhere good to ride? Anyone fancy joining?

I'm in Shoreham-by-Sea if you're still around here!

Ah that's awesome thank you! Yeah I know about the car, I was really struggling to find pics on Google image search. Some of those places are massive! Look loads of fun!

I'm in talks with my local council about redeveloping an old BMX track (now flattened). It's a pretty big site, 50x100m (football pitch) I'm hoping to make it a multi use bike "park" with Tarmac pumptrack, MTB skills area and a trials section. Any ideas for the trials section? I'm thinking concrete pipes, big rocks etc. I want to make sure it's hard wearing. https://www.google.com/maps/@50.8328397,-0.2855623,154m/data=!3m1!1e3

Trials is highly taxing on the nervous system. If you’re tired or stressed (or both) it will significantly effect your performance. Taking some time to warm up your nervous system can help, little basic moves, build your confidence up. Deep breathing and clearing you mind will also help you focus.

You can buy a taping kit and some bolts to DIY it’s pretty easy and will cost ~£20 https://www.tartybikes.co.uk/steel_bolts/onza_m5_axle_bolt_and_washers_kit/c523p11735.html?pos=2076&search_params=YTo3OntzOjEyOiJjYXRlZ29yeV9pZHMiO2E6MTp7aTowO3M6MzoiNTIzIjt9czoxNjoiY2F0ZWdvcnlfcmVjdXJzZSI7YjoxO3M6ODoia2V5d29yZHMiO3M6MDoiIjtzOjk6ImJyYW5kX2lkcyI7TjtzOjQ6Im1vZGUiO3M6MzoiYWxsIjtzOjQ6InNvcnQiO3M6OToicHJpY2VfYXNjIjtzOjEwOiJjb3VudHJ5X2lkIjtpOjE7fQ%3D% https://www.screwfix.com/p/tap-die-set-10-pieces/3783V?kpid=3783V&ds_kid=92700030952053079&ds_rl=1245250&ds_rl=1249481&ds_rl=1249796&gclid=Cj0KCQjw9LPYBRDSARIsAHL7J5lm1KL1oyEddbrH_XrI-EIUOqKL1BLWmKHk7aVmUa5a0qhqqe3yOLMaAoFREALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&dclid=CM2pusbGq9sCFYSlUQodvPUFEA

Hey all! Thinking about touring Europe in the summer for a couple of weeks with my bikes: Hex, Stumpjumper and CAADX. Any trials spots I should consider? Also any skateparks, pump tracks etc. Thinking of getting the ferry then heading to Germany, Austria, Switzerland, French alps, possibly Italy then back up France on the way home. Probably a mix of camping/air bnb. Any suggestions would be great! Seb

Probably got tight forearms. With most people spending a lot of time at a computer forearms can get tight causing pain in the hands. I got this really bad riding trails/dh in the alps in the summer. Generally muscle tightness gets worse over time unless you do something about it. So if you haven't ridden for a while, your forearms have probably got tighter since then. Try these exercises - also look into magnesium spray or even magnesium supplementation. Ive just ordered one of these, hoping it will help a lot - https://armaid.com/

I was at Birmingham university for 3 years (11 years ago!) Birmingham city centre was very good loads of different places. Matlock Bath had a really good quarry for natural/rocks if it's still there. Town was reasonable for urban too. There was a really good indoor skate park in Moseley too. Just explore, I used to just ride everywhere and found lots of places. Riding with other people really helps too.

Looks like this - Clarks S2

Ah yes I remember! Looking forward to riding a bit more again!

Sure, when/where do you ride?

Thanks for the comments guys. I've decided to take the plunge and go for the Hex. Will let you know how I get on! Little bit excited! Long time ago! What were you riding back then?

Hi everyone! I'm thinking of buying a Hex so that I can effectively combine my Koxx Levelboxx and Specialized P1 into one "do it all" fun bike. I've been out of the trials scene for about 10 years and getting back into doing a bit of riding. I've always preferred natural/pure trials but I picked up the P1 for £75 on Gumtree after a new skate park opened locally and it been fun riding a bit of park and street. Been thinking of upgrading my Koxx as I can see things have moved on, initially was looking at a new "pure" frame but actually become quite attracted to the idea of a bike I can have fun and throw at anything. Couple of questions - 1. Will the Hex be able to ride more pure trials stuff like I've been used to on my Koxx? And how will it fair in a skatepark for example? 2. I've seen a Hex frame for sale (in the sale section) I think it's 2012ish. How does the geometery/ride compare to the newer models? I can't actually find any new for sale anywhere anyway but is it worth waiting for the 2018 model? Cheers! Seb

Hi all, I've lost touch with the trials scene for a couple of years and really want to get back into it. I'm currently riding; Old Koox Levelboss (04?) 26" Echo Pure Forks Hope Trial Rear hub with CK 16t cog Hope xc front hub Echo (old) rims Middleburns with 20t Front Avid BB Rear Avid Ultimate with some trials pads can't remember what they are I will mainly be riding natural and would like to build a new bike as mine is a bit out of date now! Had a look around Tarty bikes and have no idea what is good anymore! Basically I would like to build a whole new bike to suite natural, I'm 6'1" so would like a longer bike. Strength and price is NOT a factor, just want something that rides super nice. What do people recommend? Thanks Seb

Hi Guys, I'm trying to make a content managed ticket and members system for one of my clients' websites. I know XHTML and css quite well now and have all the designs ready to "plug together" I had a guy working on it, but he's too busy and I would like to get it finished quicker. Ideally I need someone that knows what they are doing in PHP/mysql. I am willing to pay for any work completed too. If anyone can help or knows someone that can please let me know. Thanks, Seb