FIRST RIDE: The CARBON Avenger - Extention Street Trials (24')

First we unboxed it, now it's time to give it a test! For the Extention Avenger first ride, we took it to downtown Portland to ride all of my favorite street trials spots. I noticed the difference in frame material almost instantly - in a very positive way. The steep and short geometry of the bike gives it a different feel from the other 24" street trials bikes I've ridden. I was able to knock down a big manual line that I've never attempted before, and I know that with a bit more time on this bike, I'd be doing quite a bit more.

My bike setup:

Riding Gear:
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[JosephBank]

So fun to see you riding it outside. I love how you are still continuously teaching us stuff with little tips here and there even as you demo ride. Looking really smooth on those manuals.

[SOACRAPUBG]

Man this video must get millions of views. You're super good!!!! Hard working

[BahmanTrialsAndTrails]

Another awesome video from you? Yeah I'm not surprised. Watching this in the morning gives me enough doses of encouragement to take my trials bike and go practice. You're the only YT channel I have the notifications on for. I've never been inspired by someone this well. I've been so inspired by you that I bought an inspired bike lol. I can't even believe it myself but after so many years of just dreaming about what it'd feel like to do trials on a bike. My dream of being able to do those things is not just dream anymore. Gonna wear my Super Rider hat proudly. and I have a proposal, can you please travel to the states/cities with the most subscribers and do a one or two days training classes for us? I'll pay whatever it costs to learn from you in person.

[boog]

your skills are definitely amazing! combine it with an awesome bike and youve got one crazy video 😄

[leonardhpls]

Torque wrench and carbon paste are a must. Man u got skills awesome video

[maxpainxl]

your contents were always so exciting....

[islarun]

Have to say this.
I try to learn bike handling
And begin with look some adry biel bielsa combo
Then discover juanda de la pena and i arrive on this lovely channel.
Thanks for the content 💕

[liuwenjie]

Lol, recently just built a 26" carbon hardtail xc bike for trail riding, and ordered just the same shin guard from Amazon 😂

[Teracis]

The call out!
The only thing that becomes an issue for the torque wrench is reverse threads or having the wrench set incorrectly. Always double check before you tighten!!!
Lots of parts have the markings on them, else consult the manual or online.

As for reverse threads my small wrench (5-25nm) appears to work fine in reverse from some quick testing, the digital one I have definitely does but the range is too high (40-200nm) for most things though it does show the numbers below minimum so I should double check for accuracy then use that in reverse like I used to! The larger mechanical one I have (13-150nm) only works to tighten standard direction threads so is useless for reverse threads on pedals and some axles. I had a loose pedal on pre-ride inspection today after having used the small wrench on 25nm even though the only spec for Truvativ Descendant cranks I can find online says 31.2nm, no damage to any threads so it must have happened right at the end of the last ride, it wasn't even a quarter turn out, just unlocked. I'll have to compare to the digital one properly below it's range, or buy another one with the correct range, then set them to the right spec!



That said, tight enough and checking things regularly is generally good enough, but if you tighten to spec you can pretty much be sure it's right the first time, you also get consistency and importantly, protection from stripping threads etc. I have a 1.5 to 8nm wrench too which is perfect for doing up the brake lever clamps to 4nm like the manual says so they move when they get hit but don't slide too easily, I know for sure I'm not going to strip them out either!

[robertovanzella]

Sei troppo forte potresti prenderti il monociclo sei sempre con una ruota 👏👏👏🤟

[rogermorse_]

The bike looks amazing I didn't even know it was chinese. I started recently trials but with slow progress as I am over 30 already. Using an old Monty. I will order the Extention pedals: super cheap and they seem really good (not like other chinese pedals on amazon that have the axle higher than the pins...no grip at all). With this white carbon and smooth lines reminds me of that Canyon prototype Fabio Wibmer is riding lately.

[willrogers]

Hey - you didn't mention the weight in either vid. I'd assume the carbon bike is much lighter. Can you weigh both your Fourplay and this bike and do a quick follow up with the results? Answering here is fine, too, of course. Love the vids!

[jeffhayes]

Are those anti skateboard bumps installed at your bunny hop location? (5:05 ish. )
Enjoyed the video!

[dansacco]

I have a topeak nano DX torque tool that fits in a pocket. Has a few of the common bike sizes with 4, 5, 6 Nm adapters. Might be a good addition to your standard riding kit especially for carbon bars. Nice review on the bike. Do you think there is a such thing as too stiff?

[sapinva]

A torque wrench won't save you from that. Freshly installed parts need to be stressed a little and re tightened, especially with soft materials like carbon. I've learned the hard way to do this in front of my garage instead of some place less convenient.

[mtbcarlosruiz]

Hey mate, one question. Why you’ve chosen the extention avenger instead of the canyon trial?

[rogermorse_]

Does anybody know what is happening with Extention? Do they still exist? The website has been long offline...and the shops I know that had Extention parts, are selling out the parts and not replenishing stocks...

[quickathletes]

any suggestion for a fork without suspension?

[at]

How would you compare this bike against the Hex?

[TBC]

Which you choose between extention heimdall or inspired flow?