We would like to introduce ourselves into the biketrial world as serious manufactures of biketrial componentry:  

It is with great pleasure that I introduce Tin and Le Hua and Myself, Chris Russ as the men behind the new trials Brand :   " TNN "   

Q/ Who are we and why should anyone listen?  

Chris Russ :- Ever Wondered what the "CR" in "CRM" stood for in the Plazmatic pads ?  They are my initials.  All “original” CRM & PMG pads manufactured came from my workshop in Brisbane, Australia, but were sold and distributed under the Plazmatic Logo.  

A quick history:  

After making Tim's acquaintance in 97 through a bike purchase I was impressed by the rare Citric acid pads but not by the magura reds I had on the front brake.  I thought I could personally do much better than the Magura’s or the industry standard at the time (Monty).  After some prototyping and testing via Tim and test riders in the USA, Plazmatic pads got into full swing.  

10 years later we are ready for a new generation of rim brake pads.

Q/ What is our technical ability?  

The CRM material and PMG material were developed here in Australia through in house and rider testing.  Final Testing was done by Tim.  All in house testing was done on a custom built brake test machine made by myself.  Tim had this machine displayed on his PlazmaticBrakes website as "Big Murdoch".

All pad moulds and machinery to process the pads were also developed specially for the job.

Computer Stress analysis techniques will be used, for example, the Plazmatic Aluminium disc rotors.  This method will be implemented on future products to ensure the optimum design.

Q/ Who are TNN?  

TNN are a successful family owned and run engineering company in Brisbane, Australia who have been making engineering components for 14 years and are well respected - http://tnnengineering.com/index2.html .  Their equipment includes a newly commissioned, state of the art Mazak multi tasking machine capable of machining hubs (and more) with ease.  

TNN is run by Tin and Le Hua.  Le is a trials rider of 12 years with a passion for trials and developing componentry for the highest demands of the sport.  

Q/ What about the Plazmatic Name?  

Whilst the product name will be known as  " TNN " the Plazmatic name will continue to be used by Tim.  This will reduce any confusion between products in the future.  I will however reference Plazmatic to make people aware of my past connection.

Q/ So what are TNN going to make?  

The plan is to produce high end bike trial components.  I will contribute 10 years experience making plazmatic pads, rotors etc, Le and Tin can add technical expertise and manufacture capability.  We are starting with brake pads, but plan to offer a host of components – Middleburn Integrated bashring, Brake Boosters, chain tensioner’s, and on the books is an "instant engagement" hub, so stay tuned.