Gandalf the Yellow

huh? whats with the beef? anyway. you're probably right the fact that no one has a pro model in the uk yet, but judging from the name 'pro' and pics (better design on the drop out and seat tube/stays) its going to be an improvement over the current 08 model, so a logical guess and from a manufacturing point of view...its stronger, but how much stronger is the real question. i've had mine since beginning of march now and mainly ride street, its been aight. its flexy, but i think in a good way as it like springing me about. though i am sometimes under 10 stones (depending if im at uni or not ) and not a big fan and big big heavy moves. i wrote a pretty hefty 'review' of my dob to Matthew Gibson, he might still have it in his inbox, pm him for it. hope i've helped steve

awesomeee. old websites with old riding pics are the best steve

what. the. f**k. totally another level. sidehop was insane, didn't expect him to make that...and gap...whoaaaaat! steve

my holiness that is some light stuff! p.s. pengsmelly: i would, echo rims are HEFTY! steve

been posted before... and at 1.17 that bit is pretty legendary, but how was it funny in the slightest? steve

doesn't work anymore, its not the same vid steve

awesome im in it good job nick! steve

i had it for a few months now, kind of want to save it, seems like i've almost forgot i had the film. but i might watch it today as day off and waiting to go riding now you guys reminded me.. steve

great pics adam, wished i stayed for a little longer! steve

your rear rim was battored though. and yess i don't do rides when there too many people. i'm too shy :$ steve

i don't think i am anymore el skinto plus i need my detoxing weekend.. steve

COOOOOOOOOOOOOOL steve

very nice, will be awesome if you get rid of them tyres too steve

nice meeting you biddle! your bike is sweet whack some pics and vids up! steve

sweet pics... MORE from abingdon please! steve

i did a well retarded thing and proper pulled a muscle in my neck, almost like a whiplash and can't even move my head.., and shame gary snapped his brake lever too so we decided to leave just as people were heading to the gardens... the good thing was loads of people turned up from all over the country for a massive meet, and im sure DJ would have appreciated it either way. big thanks to everyone that helped to organise the event! ride in peace DJ. steve

just been on a mates birthday, and surprised im still energized... wasn't drinking though cos i don't want to be dehydrated all day long tomorrow! wooop woooop!! bring it on. steve

i know these are rare, how many uk riders actually own 1 of these? lush bike either way.. steve

doing what?? film and make a vid if you can't ride steve

and LOL steve

im so excited, and im so getting lost when i get there because by the looks of things im driving on my own with no sense of directions... great. steve

damn! steve

there's some good ideas on here, i think a product preview/review would be awesome, and tested by a particular rider, maybe a good idea to get the tarty guys or trials-uk riders involved in this as they will be most likely to see and have access to new products. im looking forward to this 1.. steve

never ridden the toxin, but i've ridden my aorta for year and a half before i got my dob, feels great, and most people thats ridden it said my set up was near enough perfect for the geo. no cracks on mine, probably the only 1 to be honest, i've heard many of them cracking at the rear drop outs. as for frame flex there's a bit so at least a 2 bolt booster is recommended, i had a 74kingz 1 (freaking beasty) it was really good. the aorta shares the same geometry as the ZHI Z2, 1075, 380, +30, 72ha. which many people had said the geo is spot on between street and natural. im about 5ft9, shortish legs and the bike seem to suit me alright, being quite biased i'd give the aorta ago, possibly a ZHI Z2 steve

just keep doing it till it dies, i can never tell if my grinds are harsh or not so i don't really care just tend to get on with it...plus it makes predicting hard... i think you'll be alright with a fair few grinds with the echo rims as they were revised to have thicker sidewalls for extra grinds. steve