Ritch Posted December 20, 2010 Report Share Posted December 20, 2010 (edited) hi lads not really a 'new member' signed up years ago but hardly ever come on so dont know if someone could move this into 'bike pictures' forum? anyway just quick post of my brand new Leeson660: Pics / Spec Managed to persuade Clive to make me a new one! Almost everything is brand new and we took real care building it up to ensure everything is perfect and super smooth. It rides so nice absolutely love it! I appreciate that this will probably laughed at as I know trials has moved on a lot in the past few years but we (trials-uk.com) are still riding Leesons and loving it more than ever! cheers all! Edited December 20, 2010 by Ritch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimo Posted December 20, 2010 Report Share Posted December 20, 2010 That's pretty cool. What geo isis? How was your experience with Clive? Fast build? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted December 20, 2010 Report Share Posted December 20, 2010 Definitely won't be laughed at mate, that's a sweet looking bike I much prefer the old skool!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FINDUS Posted December 20, 2010 Report Share Posted December 20, 2010 Hi welcome to the leeson owners club! looks stunning you have done very well. whats is the geo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franksx2005 Posted December 20, 2010 Report Share Posted December 20, 2010 (edited) but we (trials-uk.com) are still riding Leesons and loving it more than ever! Just curious as to why you name dropped trials-uk when they have such a bad reputation here? Edited December 20, 2010 by Franksx2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6ft-midget Posted December 20, 2010 Report Share Posted December 20, 2010 Just curious as to why you name dropped trials-uk when they have such a bad reputation here? The trials-uk.co.uk shop has a bad rep, Not too sure about the .com riders website. I think they're two completely different things, correct me if I'm wrong though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franksx2005 Posted December 20, 2010 Report Share Posted December 20, 2010 The trials-uk.co.uk shop has a bad rep, Not too sure about the .com riders website. I think they're two completely different things, correct me if I'm wrong though. My bad, was thinking its strange to do that. Didnt realise there was two different websites. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey1991 Posted December 20, 2010 Report Share Posted December 20, 2010 I love the fact that everything is oldschool styled! So nice, such a shame there so hard to come by now, getting Clive to make one is even harder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted December 20, 2010 Report Share Posted December 20, 2010 That is damn lovely very jealous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritch Posted December 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 hi guys Cheers for the comments trials-uk.com is a website I started back in 2001 - just a group of us in Cornwall nothing to do with the .co.uk shop. the geo is the standard 660 (nice and short) bought my first Leeson 660 in 2005 and stuck with it for 5 years, she finally gave up a few months ago (well big crack could be seen on the weld down on the chainstay). Anyone whos dealt with Clive knows things can take a long time! but this time worked quite closely with him to deadlines (which he told his wife about so she was hassling him as well!) - all in all everything went really well the guy is a legend. He's done a fantastic job and quality of finish is top notch. im not sure if he is wanting to build much now - i think it was more a favour as both myself and Ross who i ride with have been dealing with Clive for a long time but I may be wrong. Hopefully now get some vids on the go cheers all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted December 21, 2010 Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 Videos of you guys riding needs to be seen. Can remember bumping into you at Looe with Rich Pearson a year or so ago, old school trials kings style, awesome to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casualjoe Posted December 21, 2010 Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 (edited) I spy an oversized handlebar Edited December 21, 2010 by casualjoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted December 21, 2010 Report Share Posted December 21, 2010 Ive always loved Trials Uk media. This update is no exception. It's a nice looking bike but the Ethiopian seat tube always made me not like Leeson 660s plus as said, oversized bars? Come on!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ritch Posted December 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2010 cheers for the comments guys. on the oversized handlebar comments sorry for being thick but are you reffering to the 31.8 or the big width?! if its the width i got rid of the azonics (albeit cut down to 28") and went bk to Eastons 27" feel much better on the bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted December 24, 2010 Report Share Posted December 24, 2010 cheers for the comments guys. on the oversized handlebar comments sorry for being thick but are you reffering to the 31.8 or the big width?! if its the width i got rid of the azonics (albeit cut down to 28") and went bk to Eastons 27" feel much better on the bike. Hey, I've seen some of your videos around looe and Minions, do you fancy riding there any time soon? maybe get a spot of filming done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted December 24, 2010 Report Share Posted December 24, 2010 I was referring to the 31.8'ness. That aint old school?! Anyway, it was just a joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted December 24, 2010 Report Share Posted December 24, 2010 The trials-uk.co.uk shop has a bad rep, Not too sure about the .com riders website. I think they're two completely different things, correct me if I'm wrong though. Yeah, completely un-related. These guys used to be absolute monsters back in the day - the Duality vid always used to get me in the mood for a ride! Looks gorgeous though mate, something about Leesons... They're just right (hence why i've owned 3 haha) Very pleased to see that there's another one been made, this is the 3rd or 4th i know has been done this year - all as favours to old friends as you've said, but brilliant to know he's still doing them. My dreams of a 2win disc 609 may still happen one day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted December 24, 2010 Report Share Posted December 24, 2010 the Duality vid always used to get me in the mood for a ride! Somehow this vid completely passed me by - must've been during the time that I didn't come here (shock horror!) for a year or so. Awesome to come across it now, cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusevelt Posted December 26, 2010 Report Share Posted December 26, 2010 Such clean lines for old skool, win The only thing i would change is the stem and replace it with a Trialtech sport high riser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted December 26, 2010 Report Share Posted December 26, 2010 Such clean lines for old skool, win Old school steel frames tend to have cleaner lines when compared to modern alu frames.... The only thing i would change is the stem and replace it with a Trialtech sport high riser. Why it would be totally unsuited to the geo of the frame and you can't beat a Thomson stem for coolness! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimo Posted December 27, 2010 Report Share Posted December 27, 2010 Just watched the Duality vid. You ride them Lessons really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaRtZ Posted December 27, 2010 Report Share Posted December 27, 2010 That bike looks incredible! Loving the style! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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