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MINT, i know Dan's a load better now aswell but that was still nice one

ace Patt, good riding, looks like a mint place to ride, bit sliipy though , pissed meself when you had the crash hehe, was awesome.

well, anyone that knows me knows that i don't use stuff that isn't up to scratch. Also trying to help the guy out, as koxx forks are very over priced. I've had a few sets of urbans, 2 of which i cracked but have new ones on the limey under warranty.

How about the new meta forks? Same quality if not better and a fair bit cheaper.

looks ace dude, very nice job. So light aswell, nice one!

nice one dan & ben.

nice pics Jon, have to meet up for a ride soon!

It's on it's way from Canada, all the reviews i've read have rated it highly, has been tested by some of the worlds top riders too (cousts/tra etc). Alot of company's just design a frame, produce it and sell it without much rider input/feedback and harsh testing. This has been tested for a very long time and has not only show it rides amazingly but it's also solid, so can put up with both comp/natural and street. I'll have a vid out very soon after i've received it and also some pics and a review etc -Hugh

hey guy's I'm really please to announce that i have now signed a deal to ride for the Meta bikes factory for 2008. This is a great opportunity for me and i would like to thank Jon and Dimitri at Meta bikes for their help and effort that has gone into sorting this out for me. I'll be riding their 26" vtt bike and i hope to really progress my riding on this. Take a look at www.metabike.com for their ever expanding range of products, which are available here in the UK through tartybikes and trials-uk. Also check out my website www.hughbarker.co.uk for more updates etc (pics of me on the new vtt 26" will soon be added, also a video). Thanks-Hugh

Hey guy,s, ive just done a few updates on my site, basically i've just signed a deal to ride for the meta bikes factory for 08. Check out my blog etc for all the news. thanks-Hugh

i run a light drind and my cnc heatsink reds are amazing! They give a good honk, great bite and amazing hold.

looking at the frames i thought the black was far nicer but that looks ace! Nice job dude.

nice one dave, another mint series by looks of it. see you soon!

well done scott, really pleased for you dude. I think you'll be really happy with the bikes. love you xxx

nice one Adam, i bet all the guys are over the moon. Well done to all the guy's at tarty's

drop Steve at heatsink an e-mail dude, i have red's in my bike and there amazing. steve@heatsinkbikes.com

nice pics dude, looks like your enjoying the coust!! Edit:lol just rear your post properely, glad you like it.

lol ive been home for quite a while now, i'll try and figure out how to put all the pics of you in a zip file and send it over dude.

awesome Tom, great ride today, You suit the new bike so well it's unreal, and your riding was amazing! Check out riding pics section for Tom in action on the Hoesel!!

Hey guy's, i met up with Tom and Toby for a ride today at Wellington rocks. Really good day, got quite a few pics:

agreed, it did take some abuse though!

Anyone riding Kent this week? Maybe toad/wellington rocks in Tonbridge? thanks-Hugh

They weight 2kg as far as i know but you can get them lighter if you run internal cable routing and get a dremel on headtube etc but not worth it to be honest. Second hand you can pick them up for £150 ish but there arent many about. You could get new one from supercycles/onza on ebay for a good price if you take a look. cheers-hugh

limey 2 dude! The new one is solid as a rock. 1085 wheelbase but one of the longest reach frames. I'm 6ft and it's comfy for me, maybe even more for a slightly taller person. around a +10mm bb but anything much higher and it doesn't tap too nice.

ace pics guy's, great riding and great spot, really like the new bikes too!