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Somebody get that man a rim!! Or a complete rear wheel loan for the day?... Haven't ridden with Mr John's for years!! Dave P.S. Yes I'll be there

It's kind of illegal... hence it being taken down repeatedly... won't be long before this thread's closed either... Downloading now.... Dave

Didn't think this needed a new topic and sorry if it's already up somewhere but a vid of the whole comp is on YouTube. Some crazy riding going down... and some rather scrappy, sketchy riding too!! Dave

I think there's only an admin fee if you change vehicles within the same policy. However, if you find that insurance is much cheaper elsewhere and want to cancel the insurance on the Scooby it tends to work on a sliding scale- if you're 3 months into a year policy you might get 60% back, 6months in get 35% back etc. That's how Bennetts do it with bikes anyhoo. Dave

I personally think that a lighter bike only really makes a big difference in comps. On streety stuff it really shouldn't matter how light the bike is (within reason) and in fact a slightly heavier bike ought to equate to a bit more material and hence strength and lifespan. However in comps where you're going to be hauling the bike around in 2 minute sections all day then you will of course use less energy chucking a light bike around than a heavy one. Having said that, a good technique will also mean using less energy used. I ride local comps and the occasional national and am perfectly happy lugging round my 221Pr rather than a Ti because I ride the bike on street and practicing in between and don't plan to change bikes every 5 minutes! Dave

Thanks to all the observers and people who set up what was a really good trial. Sections were long and tough but not too long or too tough... Shame my freakin' arms were pumping up so badly (that's what you get for not riding enough) although I somehow still managed to come 3rd in Senior which I was quite pleased with. Dave

Heheh, each to their own!!

But of course! Although I#ve only ridden a couple of times in the last month due to being on holiday so don't expect much from me!! Dave

Hey dude, yeah am now back on the 20" beast full time- sold most of the adamant off, just a few odds and ends left. See you on Sunday! Dave

Not sure actually. Dan didn't have any complaints, I know that much. Probably worth dropping him a PM to ask though (think he's now Dan Jones on here- imaginitive no?!) Dave

Rims were £10 each to sand blast and powder coat (2 thick coats) at Ferndown Powdercoatings. They did Dan Jones' frame in yellow for £20 too which I thought was very reasonable. Dave

Cheers for the comments guys! Yes, drilling holes does weaken the plate but not too much if you're careful about placement (look at the Echo ones which come pre drilled). What can I say- I was bored and in the middle of milling a bit of ally with an inch (might've been 25mm) cutter. P.S. the rims are because I think the factory Montesa's look kinda sweet with the Repsol rims and decided the Monty would suit it too. Dave

Here's my ride since around December last year. Fairly standard 221Pr with Eno, KMC Kool, Hope Trial's, Onza sealed front hub, Monty Ti rear hub, powder coated rims in Repsol orange... and Onza carbon bars. Also drilled a few inch holes in the bash 'cos I got bored in the workshop last week... Big shout out to Ads and Dave at TB for helping me out! Enjoy. Dave

All you need to do is sort out the chain length/gearing so you can run some chain tensioners. With horizontal dropouts, the wheel WILL move when you put trials forces through them when gapping etc. If you can't use snail cams, get yourself some BMX 'lollipop' type tensioners and it'll sort it. Also get a new rear sprocket, for the sake of your chain/back/head if nothing else... Dave

Aye, fair do's. I've never had a body fat test thing done but I'm just saying that my body 'doesn't do' fat, on the outside at least... And Chris- full time job? Pah, never set foot in a gym in my life! Sit at a desk 8 hours a day, eat the normal crap and ride my bike every so often is enough for me. Seriously should look into selling myself to medical science... also of note for that case is that I never get bitten by mosquito's. Could be worth millions to the right people Dave

Sounds like just because he's a councillor he feels he has the right to do what he wants. You don't see anyone else moving next to a road and complaining that cars use it. Surely on a small minority of the traffic are actually going to Addingham? Fair enough if it's the noise of 100 2/4 stroke trials bikes every day that bugs him but traffic on a ROAD of all things... how dare they!! Dave edit: Did Dougie Lampkin not grow up in Silsden and learnt his trade at Addingham? Reckon if a 14(?) times world champion was to state a case for keeping it open someone would listen...

Just over 6' and about 11 and a half stone. Probably 1% body fat... if that! Dave

Aye, she's a beast!! Looking very swish Ads! Getting my rims powder coated this week and will be giving you (or Dave) a ring tomorrow to sort out a new rear hub as cup and cone just isn't for me! Dave

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Lol, fair enough. Comments respectfully withdrawn!! Post box is in fact the post box from hell- Appologies for doubting you... Dave

Yeah, I get that... but look at the picture and it's clear that the spikes are not part of the postbox moulding and are almost certainly not metal. Didn't realise it was April 1st already...

But if you look at the picture you can see they're not part of the postbox... Looks to me like it's a circular rubber mat with moulded in spikes. The way the spikes point follow the contours of the rubber mat. Explain!! Dave