after my last sorry attempt at hopping around on my much-neglected trials-equipped mountain bike and finding myself flat on my back with the wind out of my lungs, i was slow to do the necessary repairs on my bicycle. weeks and weeks later i have finally secured a second-hand, but functioning set of magura hydraulic brakes to replace my antiquated and faulty hydros.
with great pleasure i was bouncing on my rear tire, walking front and rear wheels and generally having a good time this evening on my old beast of the east cannondale mountain bike. seems i’ve been able to keep most of my basic trials skills, but my arms, heart and sweat glands got a hellacious workout in a mere 30 minutes of hopping.
some fine-tuning is necessary, but it’s good to be back on two wheels.