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Hey, I *think* I was running an Easton EA50 90x20deg stem which I painted white. Either that or a Symtra ReSyStem which comes in white. Which I still have sitting in my garage if you're interested . Edit: Having watched the HD version on Vimeo (link) I was definitely running the painted Easton stem.

Because every time a new HEN product comes out I only ever seem to have negative comments. For this one it's basically poor finish and limited recess for the pad to sit in. Heatsink ftw in my opinion...

It's probably best that I don't comment. In which case... yeah they look flavoursome. Rasberry, pear, cola, apple and lemon. Mmmm.

He's still running it. Think he gets a new one every so often but doesn't mind because they're free!

Sorry . But it is true...

Exactly. Really bad technique.

Yeah, well trials really is the geeks version of bike riding... People will try and convince you that trials is cool and riders are along the same vein as downhillers and bmxers but it just ain't so!

I think there may be a discrepancy on what's being described. By front hooks I'm meaning bunnyhopping/pedalling into a big step so the front wheel lands on top then flicking the bike up and forwards onto both wheels or the rear wheel in one move. That can be done without a front brake. However, a static hook where you just hang off the forks before springing up obviously will need a front brake in most cases and may be what others are getting at.

I'm afraid your opinion isn't valid due to the fact you're French. Sorry.

I was of the impression that french cars suck... loads of electrical gremlins etc.

Cool, better than loose balls like the old ACS's that's for sure! Any idea when the production one will be around?

But hooks aren't two distinct movements of hooking the front wheel, stopping, then springing up to the top- your body should make one fluid movement so the momentum is maintained and the bike continues travelling upwards and forwards onto the step. To be honest I don't really know what I'm talking about as I'm not that great at hooks but I'm sure Rowan told me once that if you do it right you shouldn't be pulling the brake. Shouldn't really trust a postie though to be fair...

I didn't think you were supposed to use the brakes when hooking. And my wheels never move in my dropouts whatever I'm doing... Having said that, if that's what Tim says then I trust his word! I'm disappointed they went away from the tear-drop shaped downtube, but only for the old skool MHz-ness!

Hey Scott, is the freewheel based on a sealed bearing or loose? I can't remember if I've asked you before... But yeah, it sounds really industrial and Scott seems to be getting on really well with it.

It looks so retarded though... impressive but retarded.

Girls jeans, lol.

No reason not to. The only drawback is that you'd have to run a 22T front cog which is a bit on the big side by todays standards. Edit: I should also point out that you wouldn't ruin your trousers running FFW provided you use a bashguard. I run my Inspired FFW with a GU bashring and have never caught my troos in it.

Link.

Unfortunate typo there...

Hi, and welcome to the forum. Before you get in trouble for it, you're not supposed to have pictures in your signature .

Well if you were a pre-member then it would be against the rules. Because you're a full member it's just daft you didn't put it in the right section...

'98 Beta 250.

All ISIS BB's will have to have a shoulder for the bearings to sit against. Only BMX type BB's have constant diameter axles with no shoulders. I think. (Waits for Adam@TB to prove me wrong). The Try-All etc will all have a shoulder on the inside of the bearings- the alloy spacer tube is just to protect the cranks from flaring in the ends of the spline flute I think.

Exactly. It's as weird as guys wearing womens underwear, stockings and suspenders or high heel shoes. Oh, wait...

About £300-£350 complete.