Matt Burrows

You're obviously having a bit of trouble understanding it (probably not helped by some incorrect posts from others who also don't understand, and mod riders making points that don't really apply to stock), but its a completely irrelevant point anyway! Modern freewheels have so many engagements that it doesn't matter where you fit them, it will be better than an ACS anyway. 50-60 engagements is more than enough, the main issue is strength and thankfully some freewheels are very strong these days (look at the Echo TR or SL) The reason why they are so common is they do have advantages for top level competition riders. For stock riders, the main ones are having better clearance and lower weight. Both of these points aren't going to have a big effect the ability of 90% of the worlds riders! But like most sports the market is led by the demands of competition, whether it makes much difference to the average user or not. Having said that, its not like there are many disadvantages to FFW. The biggest issue is getting your trousers caught in them. This may sound silly but if it happens at high speed you will be in trouble, it could even break your ankle. I've got mine caught twice, both at very slow speed. It was still a nightmare though, it took me 10 minutes to break free the second time and I thought i was going to have to cut my trousers out. If i'm wearing trousers now I have to tuck them into my socks Also FFW will work out cheaper, you have very few options for front cogs if you decide to put the freewheel on the back. You would need a 21 or 22 tooth cog and an Inspired bash which would cost over £50. Whereas a 15 tooth rear cog and an 18tooth front bashring can be had for £25

Search is pretty usefull for things like this, the same question was asked recently - view topic. Avid BB7s are the way to go if you're on a budget. I'd prefer one over a Hope even if they both cost the same, the feel is very adjustable on an Avid and the hold is great.

The mounts obviously aren't clamping the magura cylinders properly. This could be due to 1. Bolts are too long. (Try 5mm shorter bolts) 2. Clamps are touching, bent or damaged. (File clamps so they don't touch or replace) 3. Plastic adjusting rings are squashed. (Replace)

Not 100% yet but I'll try my best to make it

V adaptors surely aren't that big a problem if it means having a set of forks that last longer than 2 weeks? They are worth it, especially if you are a fork killer.

Just reach adjustment, its a lightweight lever designed for XC racing... Link

Pretty sure they are the same, and obviously they aren't going to make another lever just for trials. Also, post mount

Sweet vid Joe, really enjoyed it. If only every vid was that well put together and fun to watch! Oh and I love the dancing, had to watch that bit a few times for laughs

Nice work guys I really enjoyed that. Probably even more than Alis vid, and other tarty associated riding vids with brakes. Just looked like damn fun riding more than anything!

Are you sure you know what you're talking about

Is it a mix of two headsets? Just it seems wierd to have silver cups but then the top bearing cover (with FSA printed on) is black. Also on those new pictures there are extra parts that weren't in the first pic and look like they don't belong? Are they the right cups for the cartridge bearings? Its hard to tell but it looks like they have curved surfaces on the inside, when they should have flat surfaces to accept those bearings.

Looks like you have cartridge bearings, but you shouldn't be able to see the actual ball bearings. There should be metal bearing surfaces on both sides like this Also looks like your compression ring is missing, any chance of a better pic taken at an angle?

Middleburns are much stronger in my experience, I was extremely disappointed with my first set of Try-alls. Although in terms of stiffness I thought there was little difference, and there are plenty of cranks stiffer than RS7s.

I'm 27 and I wouldn't trust myself with an R8! Forget the fact that it is dangerous, I'd be far more bothered about how capable it is. To have any sort of fun in it you would have to drive a lot faster than other cars on the road. Its ability to overtake everything quickly would tempt me to do aggressive maneuvers. I'm pretty sure if I didn't crash it I would lose my license very quickly. I have enough trouble staying legal in my 90hp 306, and that makes windy roads at 60mph feel pretty damn fast! I don't think anyone would refuse it though, just take it and sell it. To think what you could do with that sort of money, an R8 is a big waste in my eyes!

Hell yeah, loving the classic mtb roots. 1. 1996 GT Tequesta 18" MTB - the first bike I started doing tricks on, snapped 2. Santa Cruz Chameleon - first bike with rigid forks, snapped 3. Orange zero, stolen 4. Planet X zebdi mk3, snapped 5. Planet X zebdi mk4, snapped 6. Planet X Pitbull street frame, snapped, rewelded (repeat x2) 7. Merlin 15" steel jump frame, snapped, rewelded (repeat x3) 8. Echo Pure 2004 - After years of shit bikes this was a revelation, my ability sky rocketed! (sold) 9. Leeson 609 Bump - 24" of beauty, sold 10. Echo Control 2006, sold 11. Adamant A1 2007 short 135, retired after 2 years abuse (still undamaged though!) 12. Adamant A1 2007 short 116, drilled to try and shave some weight, still going strong

Compared to bikes everyone used to learn on that is an amazing frame! Its quite neutral geo and will be easy to control, certainly plenty good enough for your riding level. I thought the Zenith was short and had wierd geo?

Word. The same as parkour really, trying to turn it into a show would just lose what its all about. Its a shame so many riders have no interest in creating great videos and concentrate on demos and comps. Nobody is making decent videos these days, the kind with some purpose and style that would make it appeal to non riders.

No. Hope and there riders won't admit it, but the difference in any wheel strength or stiffness is so minor it is negligible.

This! Although, thats not necessarily just on Jeremy. I feel the same way when I watch so many riders and videos now, there are very few people that make trials interesting and fun to watch! This is the reason why I'm moving away from trials, it has such a void of style now it is unreal! As for people doing better, I'm pretty confident I could and I'm probably not even in the top 50 in the country. Have you seen any demos lately? Ashton, the Mad team and Andrei just off the top of my head. All do a better job of building drama and anticipation into the show, and ultimately just entertain a lot more. Good on him for getting so far though when he is quite clearly not a natural showman and was so nervous, I'm sure it will give him opportunities.

I'm sure a lot more than two people remember Evolve... That was my inspiration in riding for a very long time. I still remember watching it for the first time and being completely blown away, before then I had no idea what was possible in trials.

The first comp I ever went to, back in about 2002 (The Section 7 sponsored YMSA) was the first time I saw Neil ride. He and Phil Williams cleaned the entire comp in red route, I think I scored about 70! He was riding a blue Pashley back then and was the smoothest rider I had ever seen. So yeah he was a pretty damn good technical rider before he ever became a power house. Back to the bike... I think it looks awesome Tom! So tempted to try something similar on my 2.1kg Adamant now I do like the look of straight pull Hopes, but they are still a pretty pointless design in my eyes! Hardly any lighter than the standard hubs, which are pretty heavy in the first place...

Once the seals have swelled all you can do is replace them. Or lube everything up, rebuild the brake and hope the spring strength is enough to overcome the seal friction.

Take off both the seals and try to fit just the piston. It should slide in quite easy, and obviously if not then sand it till it does.

That won't help if the seal has swelled up though...

The frame is from 2007/2008, with about +15mm BB. Earlier Adamants had about +60mm BB height. They are veeery strong frames. I rode one hard for 2 years, breaking pretty much every other component on the bike but the frame is still fine. They did 2 frame lengths, one was about 1090-1100 and the other 1070. That looks like the short version to me, which I think rides great but I may be slightly biased! It depends what style of riding you want to do on it.