wow. talk about dead....

[Trialsdave]

Thought there needed to be at least 1 post in this for this year. So, here are a couple pics of my bike. Not many others have seen it if they arn't down with the trials scene. enjoy.

http://www.observedtrials.net/album/data/500/3_Medium_.jpg
http://www.observedtrials.net/album/data/500/2_Medium_.jpg

[Lezgo Cycling]

did you get a discount on it since they forgot the seat and seatpost :crazy:

Nice bike. I have not seen a trials event ever in person only tv ....where can one get info on midwest events, if any

[decoeric]

Um, I don't get it...

[Lezgo Cycling]

Um, I don't get it...
really ? youve never seen a trials bike ?

[decoeric]

really ? youve never seen a trials bike ?

Nope, it looks like a trial trying to ride it...

[setzep]

The great thing about this bike is you never have to wipe your ass if you plan on riding soon.:jumpy:

[Lezgo Cycling]

Nope, it looks like a trial trying to ride it...


its very interesting to watch...ive seen it only on tv never in person, it is cool to watch though...takes talent for sure

[Tomg]

I know next to nothing about trials, so excuse what may be a dumb question. But why hydraulic rim brakes on the rear? I see that on a lot of trials bikes and don't understand why not disk front and rear?

[Lezgo Cycling]

I know next to nothing about trials, so excuse what may be a dumb question. But why hydraulic rim brakes on the rear? I see that on a lot of trials bikes and don't understand why not disk front and rear?


I wont pretend to know much either but from what ive seen...picture them bouncing on only the rear wheel from one obsticlet o another, Hydro brakes must hold better when squeezed (just my guess)

[Trialsdave]

Nice bike. I have not seen a trials event ever in person only tv ....where can one get info on midwest events, if any
The only events that I'm aware of are put on by Rudy and Peter during the Mont du Lac and Spirit Mtn xc races. Then maybe a couple of demos but nothing too significant.

Nope, it looks like a trial trying to ride it...
Its actually quite easy, just like riding a bike(just dont sit down)... :crazy2:

I know next to nothing about trials, so excuse what may be a dumb question. But why hydraulic rim brakes on the rear? I see that on a lot of trials bikes and don't understand why not disk front and rear?

Its a bit of personal prefrence. I like the hydo on the rear due to it it being up and out of the way (they also provide a tremendous amount of power). The rear rim is also ground up to make it much more abrasive and the pads grab better.

[Paul Swenson]

The only events that I'm aware of are put on by Rudy and Peter during the Mont du Lac and Spirit Mtn xc races. Then maybe a couple of demos but nothing too significant.


Hasn't there been a trials demo area in mpls during the Nature Valley Grand Prix?

[Trialsdave]

Hasn't there been a trials demo area in mpls during the Nature Valley Grand Prix?

I think they try to bring in some bigger name for it. So, its a little restricted for who can actually ride durning it.

[dvo1]

I like the biggie version myself,

http://img118.imageshack.us/img118/3882/dsc03683qq7.jpg

[Specialeded]

Nice bike....makes me want a trials bike again.

[snowcat]

I am infinitely envious of the balance people have to be good at this.

[Danimal]

Nope, it looks like a trial trying to ride it...

Eric,

Google Ryan Leech, he is by far the best trials rider on the planet. I think Norco is his sponsor still. He is by far the best and most enjoyable trials rider to watch out there.

[decoeric]

Ok, amazing stuff. But why the no seat deal?

[Trialsdave]

Eric,

Google Ryan Leech, he is by far the best trials rider on the planet. I think Norco is his sponsor still. He is by far the best and most enjoyable trials rider to watch out there.
Leech is a very good rider, but there are some other crazies out there too:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=0EXg4BSEmvs (http://youtube.com/watch?v=0EXg4BSEmvs)


Ok, amazing stuff. But why the no seat deal?
It gets in the way. You can really squeeze the bike under you with nothing there to stop it. We dont really ride for distance, moreso; over terrain.

[dvo1]

Leech is a good show man not a World trials guy though.

Kenny Balaey on the other hand,....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGuB77YK7Tg

[Trialsdave]

Leech is a good show man not a World trials guy though.

Kenny Balaey on the other hand,....


do you actually ride mototrials?? vincent hermance, benito... pretty much all the KOXX riders are extremely good.

[Slimpee]

That's crazy!

There is a motocross trials "track" at the Iron Range ORV near Gilbert.

[dvo1]

do you actually ride mototrials??

Yes,....badly.:hit:

Wish I would have started Trials instead of MX when I did, I could have become a good rider, sadly I listened to others about what was fun and followed the heard.

[Trialsdave]

Yes,....badly.:hit:

Wish I would have started Trials instead of MX when I did, I could have become a good rider, sadly I listened to others about what was fun and followed the heard.

Its never too late to get on a trials bike. Couldn't hurt anything...?

[dvo1]

Its never too late to get on a trials bike. Couldn't hurt anything...?

Hurt my pride, fall down a lot more.

Yes it could hurt.

BTW what's with the tire set-up? Holy roller front, hmmmm,......

[wildkona]

Hey Dave, lets ride together sometime!

[Specialeded]

Ryan Leech is good but I grew up on Trials King videos.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=uhw1Ls2LMJQ

[Trialsdave]

Yea, those guys are always doing some good riding. So, anyone intersted in meeting up this summer and doing some riding?? Josh, definitly need to find some time to get a ride going. Missed too much this past summer with work and all the other stuff I had going on.

[rudy]

If anybody is interested in finding out more about trials or would like to see it in person and try it their self let Dave or myself know.

The balance of trials is a learned skill. We all started out the same as everyone else.

[Specialeded]

Not that I am even a good rider, but a lot can be learned going no where on a bike.

The nice thing about trials is you can really start out on about any hardtail mountain bike and get the fundamentals down.

I have never attended a comp but would like to see one first hand.

[Trialsdave]

Not that I am even a good rider, but a lot can be learned going no where on a bike.

The nice thing about trials is you can really start out on about any hardtail mountain bike and get the fundamentals down.

I have never attended a comp but would like to see one first hand.


I think there are plenty of people who can actually ride more difficult terrain than they really give themselves credit for. I would love to see more people show up at a comp and see what they can do. There are different catagories just for that reason. People just need to venture a little out of the 'comfort zone' and see what they are really capable of.

[Paul Swenson]

a lot can be learned going no where on a bike.

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That's one of the best lines I've read on this board.

[Specialeded]

I think there are plenty of people who can actually ride more difficult terrain than they really give themselves credit for. I would love to see more people show up at a comp and see what they can do. There are different catagories just for that reason. People just need to venture a little out of the 'comfort zone' and see what they are really capable of.


Are there any comps in the MN area?

[rudy]

I hold two per year up in the Duluth area. We would love to see new faces. We also try to get a large group together once a month or so throughout the state. Anybody is welcome to come and partake in the fun. Smaller rides are held on a more regular basis.

[Specialeded]

I hold two per year up in the Duluth area. We would love to see new faces. We also try to get a large group together once a month or so throughout the state. Anybody is welcome to come and partake in the fun. Smaller rides are held on a more regular basis.



What is the ruling??? UCI?

[Lezgo Cycling]

I hold two per year up in the Duluth area. We would love to see new faces. We also try to get a large group together once a month or so throughout the state. Anybody is welcome to come and partake in the fun. Smaller rides are held on a more regular basis.

post up when your going to have these monthly events

[rudy]

What is the ruling??? UCI?

One of the events in in the NATS series which highly recommends UCI. Teh other one has been a mixture of BIU and UCI depending on class.

Quote "post up when your going to have these monthly events"

Will do. Do you travel? The best Natural is around Duluth. Lucky me.

[Lezgo Cycling]

One of the events in in the NATS series which highly recommends UCI. Teh other one has been a mixture of BIU and UCI depending on class.

"post up when your going to have these monthly events"

[quote/]Will do. Do you travel? The best Natural is around Duluth. Lucky me.

ill travel to Dultuh or anywhere in the north shore anytime.. :banana: love it up there

[toyota200x]

It is always fun to see new people try the sport and even more fun when they stick with it.

Here are some pictures from group rides we have had around Duluth.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/toyota200x/10-7-07%20Trials/IMG_1763.jpg
Me (below)
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/toyota200x/10-7-07%20Trials/IMG_1760.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/toyota200x/10-7-07%20Trials/IMG_1758.jpg
Mod trials bike
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/toyota200x/10-7-07%20Trials/IMG_1753.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/toyota200x/10-7-07%20Trials/IMG_1722.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y63/toyota200x/10-7-07%20Trials/IMG_1719.jpg

[dumbbikes]

What ya :banana:

[gus man]

Seeing that this thread has seen some recent attention, shouldn't we change the name?!?!?!


G
:banghead::beerme::metal::hammer::crazy:

[Trialsdave]

yea, probably could change it... just too lazy to bother.:D