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I didn't actually see anyone with a camera there... Was my first outing on the 20" and had only ridden it a couple of times before so expected to really struggle. Actually rode surprisingly well and might even have been pushing for a win if I hadn't taken so many stupid 1's... unlikely though! Finished Expert on 12. Dave

Well, the statement that we should of kept ourselves to ourselves doesn't really stand when you get a nutter like Saddam doing what he did. He basically left the civilised world no option but to take action. There's a touch of sarcasm in there but only a little. Just to clarify- by Shite's I mean the Shi-ite Muslims or which ever sub group he decided were disposable and subsequently tried to wipe them out.

That was going fine until Sadam decided to start invading his neighbouring countries, masacreing a load of Shite's or whatever they were and then all these retarded Muslims started flying planes into buildings and bombing anyone who disagrees with their pathetic excuse for a religeon... They didn't give the US much option but to invade and steal their oil! On the execution thing, I see it as an easy option. They should stick him in solitary confinement for the rest of his life and throw away the key. Dave

Can someone confirm that expert (Red route) will be run under BIU rules? Looking forward to this...so long as it's still going ahead with restricted access for setting up after Friday afternoon Dave

After talking to Scott and his dad at the Hampshire today, it seems that UCI rules are a little anal... and although the following is taken from the UCI regs I doubt they really mean anything, particularly for the upcoming comp. "7.2.14 In choosing sections, it would be as well not to exceed following maximum jump heights (if it needs to be, the international panel may require this of the organizer): 20'': white: 0.60 metre maximum; 20” & 26”: blue: 0.80 metre maximum; green: 1.00 metre maximum; black: 1.20 metre maximum; red: 1.40 metre maximum; yellow: 1.80 metre maximum; Women: pink: 1.00 metre maximum;" In setting out the sections the organisers have to cater for a massive range of abilities, so the maximum step for any route will depend on what comes before it and after it and what actually makes the step. I know that doesn't help but just turn up, ride and have fun- don't worry about it! Dave

One thing that really winds me up is the numpty's who say "Hope he falls and breaks his neck". Who do they think they are making a statement like that? Generally people are fairly oblivious to what I'm doing providing I keep out of their way. You'll get the odd old person tutting or shaking their head but are generally too scared to say anything! Then there's those who are genuinely interested in riding and ask sensible questions and think it's great. As has been said, the problem is those narrow minded people who think that having fun is bad and any hobby which isn't 'normal' must be the work of the devil. Leave them to think what they want and go about their sad existence and just keep riding!! Dave

Yeah but last time I checked Rob was going to the gym for a few hours a day 5 days a week and bulking up like crazy!!

Would do if there wasn't a Hampshire trial on in Bransgore... Have fun! Dave

Ah but some muscle and raw power certainly helps to bypass flaws in technique!! Dave

Ok so it's not really an optical illusion but look at this... Apparently children see a picture of dolphins since they have no concept of anything sexual. Whereas dirty minded sods have trouble finding the dolphins at all!! Dave

you bas' ye Freddo... This one's even more freekay courtesy of Mr Ratcliff!

I wanna know where he's taken off from in that bottom one... doesn't appear to be in the shot and must be pretty large! Never been keen on that 'kissing tyre' thing... Gay pose kind ruins what could've been a very sweet shot IMO. As Rob said... his arms aren't that big heheh Dave

Wish I coulda stayed now... Looks like the riding went from strength to strength! And Rich even got to show off his Tattoo! See you on Sunday... on the ikkle wheels... Dave

Interestin to see yours came with a standard bash too... Monty have advertised it as coming with an eagle claw but it seems like they've been shipped with normal ones Ah well. dave

Get mine tomorrow alhough I've also got a set of Hope trials and an ENO freewheel to upgrade straight out of the box. Will update once I've actually ridden it...

Awesoom Looks like Christmas has come early!! Cheers for your help Ads and putting up with my mind changing every 5 minutes! Getting a set of Hope Trial brakes and an ENO with the 221Pr so hopefully it'll be close enough to a Ti without the $'s

Listen to Adam... he sells the things and gets them from MRS, the UK importer. From what I've heard the 221Ti's were shipped with the wrong freewheels or something so needed to be changed. Hoping to get my 221Pr in the next few days too Dave

Definitely very different to other Pitbulls... colour's lush! Stick some pics up once you've sourced an Ashton 'seat'. Take it easy bud, Dave

Those make a fair difference but there are others. New rims and bars are better quality metal, rims are predrilled and of course they're white... Cranks are ISIS instead of square taper, freewheel is the new Monty one instead of an ACS... Other major difference is the frame construction itself. I believe both frames use the same geometry but the Ti is triple butted for higher strength:weight ratio, uses an internal headset and no magura mounts. It's basically a lot of little details really. I've actually just ordered an 07 221 Pr disc with a set of hope trials and an eno. Reckon in the long run I don't really need all the fancy stuff on the Ti. Dave

I did this on my old BMX and yes it will work. The evo mounts will have to be upside down and you may have to file them down a little bit to allow enough adjustment. Tyre clearance around the little arm things as well may be an issue. To be perfectly honest it's hardly worth the bother. My current BMX has a chrome rim and well set up Fly U-brake and it's easily as good and less problematic than the maggy ever was. Dave

Where are these pics?! I wanna see what it's like built up before I order a mod... Dave

He used to ride for Monty back in the day didn't he? When he was a 20" Junior beast!!

Team Trialsman?... "Trialsman team is nearly complete, we have our 20" riders, once negotiations are finished with a prominant 26" rider I'll put some news up."

I'm very tempted by the a3 myself... I've been told a monty will be too short for me so I guess I'll be dropping the dual disc idea and going for something a bit more traditional (!) like the adamant with a rear maggy

Try -9.00 in both eyes :$