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Ah the good old Vario, a staple of the trials comps of the late 90's! I remember wanting one of them as well when I first started riding as they were the first proper trials frames (other than the 26" Megamo's) I'd ever seen.

About 2005ish I think and I think there were two models, a long version and a short version. Quick search on here should bring up some info!

Right starting a new thread to to get a bit of interest going. Is there a bike/frame that you wanted but either couldn't afford at the time or couldn't get hold of? I'm talking actual possible purchases and not dream build stuff either! Here's two of mine, first is a Speedrace Solo stock I remember seeing when I first joined the forum (I think it was Ben Travis' but could be wrong). Second which I would still love is a Meta in this exact colour, absolutely stunning bike

Great frame, loved mine!

I remember the day Mike Beck followed me on Instagram, funny when I check his profile though it doesn't say for me to follow back

Had a quick hour before work playing where I started off riding 20 years ago. Can finally tackle some of the bigger stuff though, love a bunnyhop to rear

Could just be that the bird is a low bidget model aimed at beginners (I think). Most of the modernish mods I've ridden are really short with high BB. Maybe look for an Echo or similar, even an oldish Zoo Lynx would probably do what you want.

Geo has changed a lot since them days! Whereabouts are you from? Maybe worth seeing if there are any riders local to you so you could meet up and have a go on a few different bikes to see what feels nice. Might end up on something completely different to what you used to ride!

Not the ones off my old black Zoo mod are they??

Do Echo not still do one?

On the lookout for a front brake for my Adamant and happened across these on eBay https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F254025532459 I don't plan on investing but wondered if anyone had seen them or used them before. Research suggests Promax is a bit of a cheap and nasty company for budget bits so I'm not expecting anything amazing but £38 for a new brake isn't bad even as an entry level option!

Anyone know roughly what will/won't work with a D521 due to the narrow profile? And does anyone have a pair of said compatible forks available??

I loved my mk1 Zoot. The geometry was great (for me) and I'd happily have another one. The only thing that needs changing (assuming they're still the same) is the forks as they're steel and weight and absolute tonne. Set of Inspired forks or some Echo Urbans will do the job!

Nah you'll be fine on a 24 mate just a case of working out what feels right regarding stem and bar setup

Bike is filth, red Hope hubs on D521's with matching skewers, road cassette and mech on gripshift, tensile cranks, V12 pedals and sketchy as f**k USE forks. Forks are disc mount however and front wheel isn't so will have to source some suitable replacements and get another magura to match. Or strip it and sell the sellable bits.... Ooorrrr ride it with a rear brake only like a hero

Literally no idea on the spec but got hope skewers by the looks of things so hoping so

Mate of mine just posted on FB giving away his old Adamant for nowt so I thought sod it! Gonna pick up tomorrow, should be interesting

Just blagged this old beauty off a mate for the princely sum of free!

I've been thinking of building one up myself recently, got a weird desire for a Hex. Looks tidy!

Just spunked out on some carbon Renthals so might give these a go at the same time

Nice Dave will have a look!

Just wondered if anyone on here has used foam trials grips on their mtb and if so, how did/do you find them?

I love how having not properly looked on here for years the good old T Pro is still going strong as the go to starter/budget bike build. Looks clean

Even when I was more active on here they were like hens teeth to get hold of, does anyone still do a thick foam grip nowadays as all the thick options on Tarty seem to be out of stock?