Ash-Kennard Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 martyn i hope you read this. well done and thank you, your column showed that you would even take the ideas of a 15 year old into consideration. that shows how open minded you are and how you can empathise with other peoples views, it means alot.but also, this months MBUK has a lrge amount of trials in it, Kenny Beleay, Vincent Hermance, Akrigg and vittorio Brumotto. where the Beleay vs Hermance i thought a lot of good points were raised about the sport, why it isn't that huge. I also really enjoyed reading the timeline of trials, there was alot of stuff that I didn't already know in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 What's the article about Ash?Help us non-MBUK readers out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted October 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 which one? the ashton column or the KB vs VH? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 Haha sorry...Ashton's column. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerider Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 finally, sounds like an MBUK actually worth buying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted October 20, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 it was basically saying how, his previous column had upset a few people on trials-forum, and said he would prefer to see people out riding in trackies and pixie boots than not atall. then he went on to say how we dress doesnt appeal to other bicycle diciplines, even though most of them consider trials amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophe' Posted October 20, 2006 Report Share Posted October 20, 2006 Good ! I love you all Trials is happy againyaaaaayyyyyyyyyy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gateeight Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 The Chris Akrigg in Japan article was rubbish. I mean he calls himself a trials rider then rides that abortion of a bike with a seat and no front brake. Trials bikes dont have seats anymore Chris, wake up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadChikken Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 The Chris Akrigg in Japan article was rubbish. I mean he calls himself a trials rider then rides that abortion of a bike with a seat and no front brake. Trials bikes dont have seats anymore Chris, wake up.LOLI can see yet another big seat/no seat and short/long bike argument spooling from that! Might have to go pick myself a copy up though and catch up, its only been like 4 years since I brought MBUK M@ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gateeight Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 (edited) why? Edited October 21, 2006 by gateeight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 how high was that chain link fence!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadChikken Posted October 21, 2006 Report Share Posted October 21, 2006 why?Cos you know what people on here are like! Quite a number of people seem to be unable to embrace the varied and unique styles of people that arent "pure" trials, whatever the hell that might be! Hence Im guessing why you made the sarcastic comment Wasnt having a dig at what u said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 he would prefer to see people out riding in trackies and pixie boots than not atallYea when i was in hospital i got my 1st ever NEW mag of MBUK and routed though it for the trials partsi was well interested to see what he had to say and all he did was slated most of the people i ride withi mean if he doesnt want us to ride in trackies what does he want us to ride in??? ive tryed most itemsbut even in trackies i get really bad betty swolloks - jeans like kills me!!!!!! so my 1st reaction was whata cock we have enough people telling us what to wear an how to act - an trials is 1 of the things i can do without my parents, teachers and other friends who dont ride having to put there imputs in its what i wanna doso i was like f**k you ashton!!! but i guess an apology is something and i understand how much he hasdone for the sport - with his frames, riding and collum writting. might go out and try an get my 2nd MBUKand see what he has to say loli really would like him to be on the forum - i know theres a lot of bullshit but id really like to hear moreof his veiws on the sport (as he obiously has some!!!) - but nice to know he still cares kinda thing..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James_Porter Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 what issue is this???? i brought one, november i think and there is none of this in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20inchsuperstar Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 what issue is this???? i brought one, november i think and there is none of this in there.exactly it says the new one is on sale this wednesday.... im confused Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 what issue is this???? i brought one, november i think and there is none of this in there.November 06 p182 on the left side collumIn short - "in common terms these days is "chav trials" which comes from the tracksuit bottoms being worn by many riders." more worrying than 1 peice suits worn ages ago "well i hate to say it but it looks terrible. mix the chavvyness with the ridiculas pixie style trials shoes many riders wear and you are verging on madness." blah shoes offer support and comp rules "but ive seen people wearing them on the street."then ..."honestly guys think before you go out riding. just say no to your tracksuit and throw your pixie boots back into the enchanted forest. normaly id say wear what you want but trials needs to be a cool sport and we can all help to achive it by avoid wearing bad clothes"........ didnt write it all out so sorry if i gave a unballenced veiw of it - but these were the bits that hurt me most!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe b Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 Does, actually, sound like MBUK is worth buying, again. I might go and buy a copy, but i won't be conned into buying them each month... Oh no... Cheers,Joe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 -->QUOTE(joe b @ Oct 22 2006, 10:58 PM) ←Does, actually, sound like MBUK is worth buying, again. I might go and buy a copy, but i won't be conned into buying them each month... Oh no... Cheers,Joe.just read the trials page in the shop - usually only 2 or 3 pages????dunno i only steal friends usually lol mags are so god narg expensive!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minitrialer Posted October 22, 2006 Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 (edited) chill out, it was a light hearted article. Your fault if you look like a cock while riding. Just enjoy it, he probably didn't have anything else to write about, so he chose that. Jesus. Edited October 22, 2006 by minitrialer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted October 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2006 i was commenting on how good it ws not how shit, check my other topic for that. linky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James_Porter Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 where is the akrigg article then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spode@thinkbikes Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 In Martin's defense - a column is supposed to be thought provoking and get people talking. Often when writing columns, you'll find yourself playing devil's advocate just to get a reaction. In reality, he's doing that. I didn't even know Martin HAD a column in MBUK until I saw the threads on here. So as far as Future is concerned - job done.I'm sure there a many people that agree with what Martin has to say, but he's at least got the courage to stand up and say it - knowing full well he'll be shot down for it. Someone will always disagree with your opinion - especially in something that is heavily opinionated (like a column). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 Ashton only gave his opinion. Like everyone does on here...You don't have to do what he says, he doesn't control us. If you disagree..then just do that. Don't start saying he hates trials and wants us all to be the same blah dee blah.He could've meant it in a friendly, jokey kinda way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gateeight Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 (edited) I dont think you have the lastest issue James. The rubbish Akrigg feature is in Issue 205 - 2007 preview issue. Edited October 23, 2006 by gateeight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted October 23, 2006 Report Share Posted October 23, 2006 I am disappointed that he (Martyn Ashton) backed down and apologisedAgreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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