Comments on: Riding

By: steven davies

steven davies — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:07:02 +0000

hey ryan u are an awesum rider just wanted to know what made you get into trials riding cheers.

By: Ryan Leech

Ryan Leech — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 21:13:25 +0000

Hey there Heath,

I haven’t had any issues with my tight chain on the trials bike. I do lock out the top couple cogs on my rear casette by adjusting the limits on my rear derailleur though.

The chain stays tighter and is less likely to fall off the front chainring, which can be dangerous, and there is less chain slap on the chainstays.

All the best!

Ryan

By: Heath Inglis

Heath Inglis — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:13:25 +0000

My son has a Giant STP and is attempting to set it up similar to yours in “the art of trials”. He wishes to reduce the slack in the chain (as you showed) but was told that simply breaks a lot of derailleurs. Does this setup provide a lot of benefits or problems?

By: Scott Sailor

Scott Sailor — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 04:22:20 +0000

Hello Ryan,
Since MBA magazine failed to show your trials bike and only showed your cross country bike (an error in judgment on their part I think) I would like to know what size stem and bars you use. I’ve been riding a Moment frame for four years now and I love the bike but have lately questioned my set up. I have a 110mm Thomson stem with 15 degree rise and Azonic bars with 2& 1/2″ rise. (And a Fox F80 RLT shock.)
Besides the fact that I started riding trials and this bike in my forties and am naturally a little slower to learn at that age perhaps I’m thinking that my set up might be less than ideal as well. Since you appear to be about the same size as I am (6′1″ 170ish) I thought your insight might help. I’m finally getting pedal kicks and starting to manual but it has taken a long time!
Specifically I’m thinking that lowering my front end (stem, bars) will make things easier.
I sure would appreciate your thoughts and wouldn’t mind trying your set up (which looks lower in front..)
Thanks so much!
Scott

By: Roshaan

Roshaan — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:33:19 +0000

Hi Ryan,
ur bike tricks are ****** AMAZING….
I ride a specialized p2 and yea I cant do much tricks on it … its a bit heavy…around 30 lbs. I cant bunny hop on top of benches or anything like that….the weight really restricts me..Should I keep practicing on this or move on to a lighter one??

By: Luke (UK)

Luke (UK) — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 22:51:00 +0000

Hey Ryan, how’s things?

Just wondering if you’ve ever considered going down the 24″ route at all. I’m assuming the 26″ keeps things a little more ‘normal’ for spectators, but perhaps for yourself as a second ride?

Hope all’s well your way,
Luke

By: Brad

Brad — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 13:58:40 +0000

Ryan,

Could you share with us your bike set up. I would especially like to know what style and model brakes you use. I think I speak for many!

Thanks,

Brad

By: nathan

nathan — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 23:50:49 +0000

hi ryan

i would like to no some thing about how i would get my name out there in this big bad world lol.

i have been trails riding for 2 month but i am good for only riding for 2 month if you would like a nother body to ride with you i would any day.

I was thinking about the people that would think woooooo ryan leech is riding with young people.

But thats up to you.

from nathan XD

By: Ryan Leech

Ryan Leech — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 23:03:11 +0000

Hi Luke,

Often, the writers work a number of months ahead of schedule, so it could be three, four, or more months until it is on the news stands. I’m usually the last to know about these things!

Cheers….

By: Luke

Luke — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 18:46:09 +0000

When does that issue of MBA come out? So i can take a look at the spects