Showing posts with label Bike Trials. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bike Trials. Show all posts
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Video: Chris Akrigg's new video
How the! What! Noooo! OMG!
Through the mill from chris akrigg on Vimeo.
And now, wait for my write up of my Vietnam bicycle tour!Friday, July 6, 2012
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Friday, July 22, 2011
The Trials of a Trials Bike Ride
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What is a Bike Trials?
"Mountain bike trials, also known as observed trials, is a discipline of mountain biking in which the rider attempts to pass through an obstacle course without setting foot to ground." -wikipedia
What about a Trials Bike?
"Trials bikes are often designed without regard for attaching a seat. Competition riding does not require the rider to sit down and the omission allows for a lighter bike which interferes less with the body movements of the rider." -wikipedia
Ok, so the story goes that ever since I was in secondary school... Some 10 years ago, I loved the idea of riding Trials. But never had the money to buy a proper Trials Bike. When I was trolling Togoparts.com/marketplace for a mountain bike (Another story), I saw a Trials Bike for sale @ $250
I jumped at the chance and contacted the Seller to view, next thing I know I now own the bike and I have to ride the bike back from Pasir Ris. Well, taking a cab would have been much easier, but where's the fun in that!
So without a seat, super low gearing, fat tires and a rather feminine paint job. I set off!
... A very short while later, I set down at a bus stop huffing and puffing... How do those guys in mountain bike races continue on when their seat posts have gave way? Mad!
At my second pit stop along Old Tampines Road... The afternoon sun is getting to me...
Along Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 the last stretch home... By now my wrists, ankle, arms, calves were all complaining... Hot and dripping with sweat...
Only on the next day, did I find out what kind of work out riding in the standing position gave me. The whole body was aching but I felt good, it was only in the army days where one would find your entire body aching! haha. Awesome ride. Now to recuperate and do some Trials!
What is a Bike Trials?
"Mountain bike trials, also known as observed trials, is a discipline of mountain biking in which the rider attempts to pass through an obstacle course without setting foot to ground." -wikipedia
What about a Trials Bike?
"Trials bikes are often designed without regard for attaching a seat. Competition riding does not require the rider to sit down and the omission allows for a lighter bike which interferes less with the body movements of the rider." -wikipedia
Ok, so the story goes that ever since I was in secondary school... Some 10 years ago, I loved the idea of riding Trials. But never had the money to buy a proper Trials Bike. When I was trolling Togoparts.com/marketplace for a mountain bike (Another story), I saw a Trials Bike for sale @ $250
I jumped at the chance and contacted the Seller to view, next thing I know I now own the bike and I have to ride the bike back from Pasir Ris. Well, taking a cab would have been much easier, but where's the fun in that!
So without a seat, super low gearing, fat tires and a rather feminine paint job. I set off!
... A very short while later, I set down at a bus stop huffing and puffing... How do those guys in mountain bike races continue on when their seat posts have gave way? Mad!
At my second pit stop along Old Tampines Road... The afternoon sun is getting to me...
Along Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 the last stretch home... By now my wrists, ankle, arms, calves were all complaining... Hot and dripping with sweat...Only on the next day, did I find out what kind of work out riding in the standing position gave me. The whole body was aching but I felt good, it was only in the army days where one would find your entire body aching! haha. Awesome ride. Now to recuperate and do some Trials!
Tags: Bike Trials, Commuting, commuting on a bike trials bike, commuting on a Trials Bike, cycling in singapore
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Bike Trials Video Share
When I was young I saw a couple of guys around my neighbourhood doing BikeTrials, at that time I didn't know what BikeTrials was. All I knew was I had to get a mountain bike!
I really can't describe the sense of achievement when you get a trick right, it's really hard work and it's pretty unique sport.
Anyway I just have to share this vid:
[vimeo=http://vimeo.com/23775311]
I really can't describe the sense of achievement when you get a trick right, it's really hard work and it's pretty unique sport.
Anyway I just have to share this vid:
[vimeo=http://vimeo.com/23775311]
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