Ali C

I have heard of a few people running the eccentric hubs with no problems Also I think the diablus bars have loads of backsweep, I dunno what you like but I aint a fan....they might be ok tilted forwards though? if your gonna be using an 18tooth on the rear, I would try and find a 21 tooth front cog, ask the tart, I know he used to run one.

look into sdg i beam seats and posts, they are a lot lighter than railed seats, so can have more padding...look nice too.

theres no reason why you cant stay at college AND become a pro?

indeed I did kids!! it does fit, but I remember it being a little tight fit, doesnt flap about like a normal lever, but the springs in the brake normally sort this and it wasnt noticable.

natural for sure!! street is too repetative, a 45" wall is like every other 45" wall. There are no two rocks the same. Street is easy, nice flat grippy surfaces to ride on. natural is harder, irregular surfaces often covered in mud, moss or dust. I am very much into comps, I love the challengs and rules, makes it more fun.

either heatsink or bonz are what you want, heatsinks are cheaper and easier to get, but the bonz are a bit more adjustable.

I dont tend to take much if anything with me on rides, too much clutter.

ben savage for sure!!!!! thats only in the uk though.

I started 7 years ago gt alvalanch xc bike merlin crap jump frame built up pashley monty 20" a brisa 26" got another one when the first one snapped another monty 20" monty 26" echo pure global titanium echo hi fi echo control short echo control long now on an Ashton Justice

I can see it classes as advertising. are they friends of yours? can I come over?

well, I have never done a smooth grind, but I recken only just touch the grinder on the rim, just enough so it marks it, but no more.

you dont need a mental illness to think pythons ride like crap

on sharp grinds you will be lucky to get a week from them. I found mine worked really well on a smooth or slightly ground rim, give everything a clean and try them again

yep, he had it....I dont have it very much, but enough to cause problems, most people who I ride with dont even know I have it, they just think I am a bit random

I get most of my money through benifits, I was diagnosed with asburgus syndrome when I was 16, its very hard for me to get or keep jobs. I do however work part time at my local bike shop too, but I dont get payed for it yet cos it would clash with my benefits. But working in the shop means I get parts trade price.....my sponsors also help me to get cheap bits and free frames, forks and other stuff.

I got through a whole magura lever blade in 20 mins one of the old chunky ones too just dont make the mistake of mixing it in an alloy takeaway tray thank god I was doing it outside

I'll have to agree with people, you have definatley improved Wish I could learn that fast

not a great start for me either, bored out of my mind and ebay has messed me up, where's their new years good sprit?

narr, 2006 is a good year, I always see years that end with an even number as good years. 2001 did crap 2002 was tyketrial 20" champ 2003 did crap 2004 won loads of comps including every round of the british champs 2005 did crap 2006.....................

I agree with both of you, its hard to say one person really.... I will say Steve at heatsink, who else has put so much time and effort into such simple things as a booster and pads, top guy

I would be interested in somthing like this, deffo for comps as I have a comp only wheel and it would be ace not to have to worry aboutgriding before a comp (or even grind wearing down in a comp) If it worked then I would have a slighltly less harsh one for everyday use. always nice to have an option though, nice one

yeah but it just looks like two cars driving by, nothing out of the ordinary there

I dont drink, I dont like parties or going out, so I'll stay in and watch tv....like every night

wish my bike was working, otherwise I would go....I love it there, not far to travel either

my bb (or was it the tool?) came with a little round plate for taking the cranks off.