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Fully synthetic is more suitable for MX, trials only really needs semi. Theres nothing wrong with the oil you bought, in fact its maybe too good. Your bike may just run a little oilier, but ultimately safer as its a better oil.

They shouldnt be overly hard. If they are, its most likely youve a bad seal somewhere

Am i sure in that he wont be riding a beta or that hes the only one capable of a top 10? He was contracted with GG for two years, although nowadays i suppose that doesnt mean that much. As for any other brit being a consistent top 10, i suppose its a little more likely with cabs gone, but still a long shot i think

Yeah, they have these rowing machines that work on dry land you know Gonna go against the flow here and say swimming isnt the best. Ok at building all round fitness, but doesnt work any real specific muscle group that you also use on a bike (and im a keen swimmer). Squating seems to be the in thing at the moment, across all sports. You only have to look at tonis and dabills legs to notice they work their thighs out a lot! What do you find you stuggle with during a trial? Arms, legs, out of breath? Focus on wherever you think youre lacking

Rowing, simulates pulling on the bars and also builds the legs

Stay away from any sherco with a diaphragm type carb (the airbox and tank inverted), any i see run like crap

I hear ya, the spanish will be rubbing their hands when they see all the grippy rocks ?

Why have the copy when you can have the original?

I have been to a WTC recently, and i certainly didnt go to see to see the trucks. If i wanted to see trucks id go to a MX or MotoGP, or to my local Scania dealer. Id prefer it if they did turn up in transits, at least we could see more of the riders and the mechanics rather than them hiding behind an awning. But you are right, its the world we live in now, and the big teams do have the clout to dictate for things like this.

Not for the majority of the fans it isnt, and its the fans that determine whether its a success or not. I could list at least 10 things that should come before "where will we park the trucks".

Who cares? Who goes to trials to look at trucks?

Pretty sure Cabs has retired, a post on paxaus FB page says he has

And riders that knew how to ride a mucky rut or a grassy bank!!! lol

Or maybe to make you believe the tyre was holding air..... At high pressure a badly fitting rim tape is forced against the rim and seals, low pressure less force so it leaks.

Rim tape, if your wheel has one

Dont think i am missing the point, ive competed in both!!! Why restrict a youth who is fully eligible to compete in the Acklams age wise, just because he scored a point at the adult round. If they really wanted as many riders out as possible, they would allow all youths no matter what ability to compete in the championship that they wanted, both if they wanted. Pitch the acklams at a lower level by all means, and if the youth elite dont want to bother then they wont, but they should be allowed compete in both. At the moment it just sounds like a championship aimed to force out the good riders so a rider of less ability can win. "Go away, youre too good" kind of attitiude Imagine a youth who competes at the adult round, finishes fifth out of 5, scores points but cant go to the acklams youth the following week. I thought youth classes were defined by your age, not your ability.... I understand the logic, just think its a tad discriminating on a few riders. Seeing five riders compete in the youth A all year is definitely not the way forward i agree

He asked for a good set of tyres... a tyre is only as good as the grip it provides Michelin X11, if you want good grip and decent longevity Dunlop if you are on a budget.

Ditto what brucey says, as the pistons come out they have less tendency to return as easily

Scotchbrite

Do you mean at club level or professional level? Its true that they just arent as common as they were a decade or longer ago but id say about half of the world field still wear them, raga, fajardo, cabs, farre etc

Im quite sure i have read your post correctly. From your post i understand (correct me if you have worded it incorrectly) there are 2 youth A championships and an "eligible" youth cant score points in both. Does anyone actually expect a good entry at the Acklams youth A events? Dividing championships only decreases numbers, isnt the idea to try and increase numbers?

Sounds like a right mess

The wheels, brakes and forks are pretty much standard across all makes, and have been for years. Sure they share the same tyres, levers, grips, footrests, chains, sprockets, carburetors, radiator fluid, petrol, gearbox oil. Sure theyre the same bike really If you believe that, you would believe anything.

Really? Id imagine they would want someone capable of a top 10. Dibs is the only one capable of this and it cant be him

The wheels forks and brakes are interchangable on all trials bikes. Again, Raga was GGs development rider for the last 10+ years, so no surprise that it feels like a GG