Dan6061

It's pretty impossible to make a perfectly shape tyre. Seeing as they're made in sections, then bonded together... or something. My tyres wobble about a lot, but my rims don't. I'm sure everyone's do too! Nothing to worry about really.

I used my grinder to cut mine, took 15mins if that!? That's including filing it down too so it doesn't puncture.

I cut my front rim down to single wall, which made a lot of difference to the weight! Also cut off every other side tread on my front tyre, makes it grip better, feels nicer, and it's lighter. Makes the tyre feel bouncier?

Brake mounts at a guess?

I don't think I'd want to trust an Echo freewheel anyway, especially that cheap! Any pictures of the internals? Or are they the same pawl/spring design like ENOs etc?

They so super, they're beyond needing powers.

Just cut a slot in it if the chain hits it? The welding doesn't look too bad, as long as it holds the plates on, and he didn't burn holes in the frame, it'll be fine!

If you can hop on the spot, all you need to do is twist your body and turn the bars in the directon you want to turn as you kick. Keep at it, and it'll soon be so easy, you'll wonder why you couldn't do it in the first place!

What's the actual problem with your hub? and is it a ProII Trials, or just the 'normal' XC one?

Another vote for ODI Longnecks here. They don't really wear out, they just squish down. Really comfy grips! Ritchey foam grips are nice too, they're a lot thicker than normal foam grips. I think Wiggle still sell them...

Post well, spell properly, and don't be a tool, and you'll get validated in no time! It's so easy, just read and follow the Guidelines: http://www.trials-forum.co.uk/index.php?act=boardrules There's a lot of people in New Members Chat that don't understand it, don't be one of them...

I have some old tatty Etnies Annex's. Was going to throw them out ages ago, but put them on for some reason and still found them really comfy! They have a really soft/worn out sole, which is good for me because I like my feet wrapping the pedals. I do have some DVS', but the soles don't flex at all, and I can't feel the pedals in them! What mine used to look like:

I love how everyone in the thread was playing along too.

That's pretty funny, shame he didn't get any good riding shots! People have different ways of looking at things, this guy probably saw exactly what you were using them for! I bet he just uploaded the pictures of you 'throwing' the blocks down just to have something to moan about on some community forum. All of us know you wouldn't just throw the blocks in, you'd put them down in the right place, so you can make the gap, right? I think you should post up, if you haven't done already, and say your side to the story. Should put him in his place.

4 bolt boosters are usually stiffer, making the brake feel more solid. Added weight though. Do you really need a booster though? Try setting your brake up so the pads hit the rim perfectly flat, if the frame still flexes, then get a booster. I say if it flexes a lot, get a 4bolt, if it's only flexing a little, get a 2 bolt.

Might want to put some sort of warning on the topic title... Think I saw Nathan in a wheelchair the other night, looked pretty bored!

Rear Profile. Bearings have been replaced a few times, hubshell is cracked, and the springs are all knackered, but it's still a very good hub. Avid BB7. Used it on 165mm and now 203mm rotors, amazing brake, wouldn't want a different disc brake. Rear Magura. Water bled for months, works perfectly. Try All Magura clamps. Makes setting my brake up sooo much easier, wouldn't change them at all. '05 Zoo Bars. Perfect geometry, wouldn't ever sell those.

Ah yeah, I can see how it offers added stiffness, just saying... I don't like it too much. Looks a little too busy and cluttered? I'm with Jon too, add disc mounts! Disc and Magura mounts on all the frames? Please? You'd sell so many more if you did.

Think of it this way... Say you're weight lifting, go for a heavy one, and you may struggle to pick it up, then knock a load of weight off it, and it makes it a lot easier. You can then throw it about and all sorts (please don't...) So it does make a lot of difference, if you can knock that much weight off your tyres, then the same again on each other part, imagine how much weight you'd have saved in total!

I've never been a fan of those extra BB looking tubes... I'm liking that hydroformed one though! PLEASE get some colours out now!? No more black, white, or silver.

Spill the beans Max...?

Catching up on Skins, don't know why... it actually sucks.

Get her something for your Mini?

Don't they get pinch flats pretty easy? I'd hate that!