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Tim prepares to rear-wheel drop gap from a boulder
Bike Setup

New Bike Blues

After riding the new bike on pallets for the first ride, it was time to try it in the woods on some rocks. There were some struggles both with me and the bike.

By Tim Chemacki, 3 yearsOctober 15, 2023 ago
Tim with his new 26-inch trials bike
Bike Setup

First Ride On My New 26-inch Bike

I just got a new trials bike! This is my first ride and my initial impressions. This 26-inch bike definitely feels different from my other 24-inch bikes.

By Tim Chemacki, 3 yearsOctober 8, 2023 ago
Tim balances on his trials bike's rear wheel on a pointy rock
Maintenance

A Fresh Grind & New Brake Make the Difference

This week there were only three of us this week: Jim, Ryan, and me. We chose to ride Glacial Park this week – this time without all the rain and slop. After many months of procrastination, I finally gave my rim a fresh grind and swapped the loathsome Echo TR Read more

By Tim Chemacki, 4 yearsOctober 9, 2022 ago
Echo TR disc brake caliper with bore cap and pistons removed
Maintenance

How to Replace Pistons and Seals in Echo TR Hydraulic Disc Brake Calipers

About This Tutorial After dealing with leaking Echo TR disc brakes a couple years ago, I decided to rebuild my calipers by replacing the pistons, piston seals, and bore cap seal. I am totally not mechanically inclined, so it was a small win for me that I was able to Read more

By Tim Chemacki, 4 yearsSeptember 13, 2022 ago

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