Just finished building up a new trials bike yesterday, and am looking forward to giving it a go at a local rock riding area today.
It should be a little lighter this year. The Saint rear hub I use is much sleeker and lighter, I’m trying out an FSA carbon fibre handlebar, and I’m using a lighter front tire. I have a fresh grind on my rear rim too, perfect brakes make a trials rider smile.
It’s that time of year when sponsors send their new gear along. I basically ask for enough stuff to build two identical trials bikes, and a mountain bike for both Caryn and I (Norco Fluid LT’s). So my basement bike room turns in to a bit of a mess, a good mess albeit!
I’ll be leaving for the Sea Otter Classic in Monteray, CA, in one week today. It’s a two day drive, and we (Norco and I) like to arrive early so it’s easy to maneuver our trailers in to position at the expo area. The event goes from April 16-19. After my ride today, I think I’ll go pick up some plywood and make a platform on the roof racks on the canopy of my truck so I can jump from my trailer to the top of the truck during my demos. Always nice to add a line option.
Then this afternoon, it should be nice and warm, so perhaps I’ll set the hammock up in the backyard. Nice!
Hope you all have a nice Sunday!
RL
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hey1 i’ve been struggling at doing some stuff for a while, simple, absic stuff i hate to admit like wheelies and holding the bike while stationary, can you give me some tips please, anything helps, and how to improve my runs through the forest, many, amny thanks, nath..(ps. your an amazing inspiration to follow by the way, keep up the fun and smiles!!)
Hey, I wanna get a trials bike but I dont really know where to look. Would you reccomend building one or do you know of any cheap ones for beginners thanks.
What is that fork dude? I’m looking to setup a 26″ trials bike and I am looking hard at the Manifesto if I don’t make the frame myself, and I need a good light, low travel fork. You’re sponsored by Marzocchi so it’s a Marz… what?
I would hate to destroy my F80 by doing trials on it, and come to think of it, my race bike needs it! My DJ has a Marz DjII on it and it’s like 5+lbs… Suggestions?
I’m a bit ignorant on the the specifics…Marzocchi builds the forks and I ride them; I’m quite spoiled. Feel free to e-mail Marzocchi (attn Ronnie) directly and ask them how they do it:
techron@marzocchiusa.com
Hey Ryan, I was wondering if you have tried a disc brake setup on your rear before if so did it work as good as a rim. what would the best brake type be.
I honestly haven’t given it a fair try, I’ll be trying soon though with the new trail version of the XTR’s, might even try a saint caliper.
im having trouble finding a frame. , mtb style instead of a trials specific frame, any suggestions would be helpful. I dont see a trials section on the Norco website no more. How much does your bike weight?
What kind of rear brake do you use?