March 18, 20206 yr My name's Mike, I'm new to trials. I bought my first bike 2 months ago and probably put 30 hours on it so far. Love the bike, looking forward to trials meets when the virus is under control. Unfortunately the bike I bought has a bearing that spun in the rear hub so I'm looking for one of those currently. Going to try some shim stock and sleeve retainer as a last ditch effort. Anyway nice to meet you all!
March 18, 20206 yr Hi Mike Welcome to trials! Well 30hr is some going in such a short time! practice the basics a lot. Lot n lots n lots - huge hours will pay off! find a bump or a slope and do figure8 in all different angles. Dependant on the gap between the bearing and the hub I would either use some loctite 620 bearing fit which can fill some impressive gaps, or a speedy sleeve. Ralph
March 18, 20206 yr Welcome to trials Mike! Be careful because it's far more contagious than the virus!
March 18, 20206 yr Author 6 hours ago, nzralphy said: Hi Mike Welcome to trials! Well 30hr is some going in such a short time! practice the basics a lot. Lot n lots n lots - huge hours will pay off! find a bump or a slope and do figure8 in all different angles. Dependant on the gap between the bearing and the hub I would either use some loctite 620 bearing fit which can fill some impressive gaps, or a speedy sleeve. Ralph Thanks for the tips Ralph, definitely going to give the 620 locktite a go, I have some in my toolbox at work. I'm fortunate to have a couple acres of woods at my house with quite a few rocks so I can ride whenever there is time. Nice to meet you.
March 18, 20206 yr Author 2 hours ago, rich500 said: Welcome to trials Mike! Be careful because it's far more contagious than the virus! Thanks Rich, I've been pretty obsessed with it since I attended a few meets as a spectator last summer. Being able to spend hours on a few small obstacles even just in the driveway makes it a super convenient and challenging way to get outside and ride without having to travel. Im 30 now, I wish I would have found this sport 10 years ago.
March 19, 20206 yr 30 is nothing mate! You've got plenty of time and judging by the pic you're already making some great shapes on the bike. I met a chap at a trial a few months ago that was about to ride his first trial at 71!!!! ?
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