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Single speed conversion, it's definately the way forward! As for backhopping forward and getting up stuff, thats what really takes a bit of time. As long as you start small and build up slowly it should come to you! Have you seen the Tricks And Stunts DVD?? Back when I started years ago I found some of the stuff on there very useful! http://www.amazon.co...D/dp/B000683VSO EDIT: Just seen your reply above and if your planning on getting a new hub then it's definately worth saving up and swapping your cranks as well to go for a front freewheel setup, best thing I ever did when I got my oldskool bike built up a few months ago!

Oh yeah, I use the tensile 9d's as well which feel nice and are quite light!

Good lad!! I hope you like them, how you finding the bike??

A lot of people swear by Trialtech risers!

Would see how the pads feel first, you may not need to but then again you might. What frame is it??

Just have to go at it with some paintstripper!

Pizza Boy, awesome oldskool 2d platformer!!!

Any idea when the normal site will be up and running again??? EDIT; we're back!!

Sounds good to me, donation sent!

Finally got hold of Dust Junkys album Done And Dusted and it is quality! MC Tunes, what a legend!!

Get the Fans, the skull WILL snap!

Bored at work so had a search for trials on ebay and come up with some very interesting items and prices!! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/shogun-trials-bike-/200518072305?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item2eafcef7f1 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/26-inch-frame-reefer-mission-trials-bike-/130427503464?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item1e5e15c368 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/onza-T-mag-trials-bike-/150490830413?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item2309f3d64d http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BASE-TRIALS-BIKE-/260652565411?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item3cb01a83a3 God I'm bored!!

Deng Qiang is a chinese rider who started his own trials brands and now produces Echo, Zoo!, Adamant, GU and Czar.

Suppose he does have a point, if a trials bike had to have a set amount of components it would be a bit more accurate but you've gotta think that people who run maguras have more components than those who use discs, and the same again for single speed against multi geared, and then you could run quick release skewers to add another component in, bar end plugs, seat, no seat, etc.....

Not sure bout drivetrain but I think what Danny suggested gets mentioned a lot with 24's. Pic of the bike though is very nice so far!!

Yes you need a +40 as the #5 is a 160mm not a 180mm

Sounds like either its got a bit of air in and needs a bleed or you've contaminated your pads on something. I had the same problem with my mono mini, ended up selling it to find that the problem was the disc, don't know what happened to it but it just went awful!

I've just ditched my inspireds as well, they just disappeared and I barely even ride much!!

I've had a play with one and can honestly say that if I had the money spare I'd definately get one!

If she's owt like any of the women I've known from that side then it all makes sense!!

How old is she?? And is she from east LA???

Get them from here http://www.heatsinkbikes.com/. They're pricey as when you buy them the first time you get some CNC machined backings which hold the pads square unlike normal plastic ones which will bend if your brakes aren't setup perfectly straight. But when the pads wear out you just buy the material, remove the old worn out ones and just glue the new stuff in the backings! Have a look on the site as they explain it a lot better than me!! I've got the yellows on both my bikes on the rear and I wouldn't use any other magura pads to be honest!

IP address must be blocked for some reason, have you looked at your warning status when you log on each time??

My first bit of advice would be to ditch them as standard magura black pads are terrible! I'd highly recommend some heatsink yellow pads although they are a little pricey the first time you buy them but cheap every time after!!

I'd give the headset a try first, and it is like you said loosen stem, tighten topcap then tighten stem. The brake pads may move slightly but I wouldn't think it'd be enough for you to notice it really, what pads and clamps have you got?? Is it a brand new bike as it may be a bit of play in the bearings or something.