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Martyn has earned the right to express his views in a big mag like MBUK.

As far as his comments go (going by what I've read here, as I didn't buy either issue), I think he has got a good point. Him and Martin were important catalysts in the trials scene because they made it look cool. They had nice looking bikes and didn't go around in geeky one-piece skinsuits (ok, after about 96/7 they didn't...). Watching them ride made me want to get more into trials.

Recently I've been getting bored. I love watching stuff like the Trial Noir DVD, etc, but a lot of the more 'UCI-style*' videos bore me. Yes, the riding is of a VERY HIGH standard, but it's not the same. So, I can understand his issues with the 'pixie boots/trackies',etc - it sort of makes trials look a bit like it used to - not street and cool, but comp-focused, 'pure' and specialised.

I suppose I think this way as I got into trials because I wanted to 'do tricks and stuff' on my bike when I was a kid. I sort of ended up in 'trials' and while it's ok and fun, it's not really the same, and it's not as satisfying as 'the old days'.

Apologising seems a bit much to me (stick to your guns!) but I suppose he doesn't want to create a divide and discourage people. If everyone rides for themselves, for their own enjoyment, then we should all be happy. In theory...

*Yes, I know, it doesn't make sense, but you know what I mean

P.S. What was the thing in Japan about? Nick, does he really not have a front brake? Most other riders that would look crap, but I suppose it's Chris showing that he's just a true master of the bicycle...

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Martyn has earned the right to express his views in a big mag like MBUK.

As far as his comments go (going by what I've read here, as I didn't buy either issue), I think he has got a good point. Him and Martin were important catalysts in the trials scene because they made it look cool. They had nice looking bikes and didn't go around in geeky one-piece skinsuits (ok, after about 96/7 they didn't...). Watching them ride made me want to get more into trials.

Recently I've been getting bored. I love watching stuff like the Trial Noir DVD, etc, but a lot of the more 'UCI-style*' videos bore me. Yes, the riding is of a VERY HIGH standard, but it's not the same. So, I can understand his issues with the 'pixie boots/trackies',etc - it sort of makes trials look a bit like it used to - not street and cool, but comp-focused, 'pure' and specialised.

I suppose I think this way as I got into trials because I wanted to 'do tricks and stuff' on my bike when I was a kid. I sort of ended up in 'trials' and while it's ok and fun, it's not really the same, and it's not as satisfying as 'the old days'.

Apologising seems a bit much to me (stick to your guns!) but I suppose he doesn't want to create a divide and discourage people. If everyone rides for themselves, for their own enjoyment, then we should all be happy. In theory...

*Yes, I know, it doesn't make sense, but you know what I mean

P.S. What was the thing in Japan about? Nick, does he really not have a front brake? Most other riders that would look crap, but I suppose it's Chris showing that he's just a true master of the bicycle...

I agree with your sentiment.

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porter i think its cos your too far darn sarf to get reception and MBUK takes a month longer to get to you, your probably still only on the 200th anniversary issue ;)LOL!!!!

there is some nice pics ;) but i agree with you Mr Larsen ;):P i think chris is another one of these "wanna-bee's" hehehe.

Waynio.........................

i saw his resurecting the "black beast" yesterday at work...............i think hes filming for something else.... maybe another Vid??? :P:-

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What forks were they on Akkrigs bike?

so you have the special issue too?

if its the shoot from japan, it will be him on the 24 street beast??? if so they will be charge forks.

or if its some other thing i have missed and its his trials bike they will be koxx.

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haha bicycle with a seat...............

that forking wall ride is HUGE!!!!! the one where he is under like a motorway bridge like 10 maybe alot more feet up in the air!!!! one of the best pictures iv seen in a long time.............

MBUK maybe in bath, but porter is still further sarf than that............

Waynio.....................

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someone must have tore out the pages you wish to look at porter ;)

its issue number 205 with a guy on a Marin Northside Trail on the front cover, with green gloves and a really gay looking green sweatband!!!!! but it does stand out (Y) looks like "Sombrio" kit...........

Waynio....................

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