TrialsMan Dan

New rear wheel- Atomlab Pimp with a Pro2 trials hub, ive got a carbon brake booster to put on, DMR Moto RT front tyre and a Trialtech stem although thats coming along later when funds allow.

As if we avent seen enough of the snow already (isnt there a thaw just now ) but anyway last week i managed to get some arty pics of my steed in the snow, not made any changes since last posting pics up but after Santa comes there will be some nice new sparkly bits . Comments welcome. Geo if anyones interested: 1035wb 385cs +20 bb 72 degree ha

did they not come with gears? unless you've converted it to ss. 22-16 is good all round gear for everything.

Its basically the same just with a different arm and the bit for adjusting the chain line is hex shaped instead of being round

Okay cool, and whats affects the bit where the spring sits into (funny round shaped thing) that has a 2mm pinch bolt on it too does it affect the tension much if that is rotated? God i sound like such a noob :$

Which spring is this? Theres one on the cage and one on the mounting bolt.

Reet guys just recently got a FireEye Spur double wheel tensioner, ive got it fitted and runs smooth the trouble is while there is an okay amount of tension in the chain i just think it could be improved to lower the chain a bit so reducing the risk of hitting the chainstay. Im not too familliar with double wheel tensioners with their crazy amount of screws and springs to play about with (okay that may be an exaggeration ) im normally used to single wheel sprung versions which are simpler but ive never really got on with them. Here's a pic of how its currently set up: And here is how id like it to sit for better chain tension: Please laugh if this is quite a noob thing to ask lol :$ but any help appreciated!! Dan

Firstly, dont use tar, when it gets wet you may as well take the brake off completely. Secondly i beleve the TNN pads are for a medium grind? And are you specificly looking for pads with metal backings?

Anyone know anything about driving conditions from the south? Im not really one for tuning into travel news on the radio :$ and whereabouts exactly 'are roads perfect'?

Ive looked at the pics the place seems awesome, maybe persuade Kev to include it as a round for the comps next year eh?

Not gonna make it to 'the mount' but i think me and a couple of bmx bums are gonna head up to Unit 23 for a 'park sesh on Sunday, judging by what Dumfries is like for riding at the mo i certainly dont think Glasgow would be any better considering the south has got away with the worst of the snow and ice. Might be nice to see one or two 'streety' trials riders there if its woth going anywhere at all.

Ashton effect, ive got a maggie on evo2 mounts think its about 85 or 90mm brake spacing and the rim is just the standard one it came with not sure on the width though, it aint big as its not a drilled rim

Reet guys maybe im being a bit silly here ive got a pair of brand new Onza lime pads and i'll need to get them on soon as my current ones are gonna die soon (just ground the rim again- bit harsher this time). So ive tried the TPA all the way out but when i put the wheel back it doesnt turn as the pads seem almost 'too big' and ive also tried taking the cylinders off completely and setting the brake from scratch again but still no clearance at all. I never had this problem with the V!Z pads, are the onza's 'thicker' than the v!z i.e with more material? Help most appreciated but it might be something simple im doing wrong haha :$ Dan

Heard about that yep i was looking forward to this ride, it would be the last one for me before christmas, heres hoping the place is rideable this weekend

the ride still going ahead? Ive heard the central belt got alot of snow the other day and theres more to come

I dunno, everywhere seems to be troubled with snow at the mo, but i dont believe it unless i see it for myself im hoping its a dry sunny one, dont mind if its a tad nippy

i hope no-one minds some bmx bums coming along :$

That is a sweet colour

Outside a wee town called Drumnadroichit (speling correct? :$ ) not far from Inverness

Took a wee trip to the granite jungle that is Dalbeattie at the weekend, rode a section of the 7Stanes red route for some natty then some street before it got dark. Perfect weather for riding, heres just a few snaps (not the best of pics though, only taken with my digital cam not my dad's fancy DSLR) tree tap

Isn't there a trials area at Balnain bike park?