Ordinary Juan

First of all, thank you all for your help and comments! Reading your posts, I see it's a bit contrary to what I've read online and even here on the forum. I had understood that a high rise handlebar helps with front wheel control. With the original Flow handlebar, I’m gaining quite a bit of control over the front wheel, to the point where I can almost pivot 360º on the rear wheel. Backhops are coming along, but they're proving to be harder than I expected. Although my static balance and hopping (jumping up stairs while using both wheels) have improved a lot, and I can now keep my balance for over 20 steps. A month ago, I couldn't even stay still on stairs without panicking. Honestly, I’m finding it difficult to do bunny hops (when on my 26'' full suspension bike, I have way more control, but I’ve also been riding it for 10 years and it has suspension). I can jump, but no higher than 35 cm, while I see athletes clearing walls up to 1.20 meters. I still feel like I’ve got a long way to go. Same goes for the manual—I can't seem to find the balance point. I feel like my weight is too far forward on the bike in general, and I’m not sure if a high rise bar would help with handling and balancing that geometry. Could someone explain how a high rise bar might negatively impact rear wheel control? Does it help with manuals and backhops? Overall, I feel quite in control of the bike, but mostly on the front wheel. Maybe it’s because I know I don’t have the rear wheel down yet, and I’ve focused more on the front. @Szymon I’m 1.75m tall, so I don’t think that’s an issue for me.

Hi trials community, Two months ago, I bravely decided to get an Inspired Flow 24 from a Spanish shop that distributes trials bikes. I've been practicing nearly every day for the past two months, working on my technique. I've made solid progress on the basics, and my balance on two wheels has improved a lot. One day, I'll post a video of my progress, in true "Cook and Sons" style, who have been a huge inspiration for me. My question comes from watching a lot of videos and checking out riders' bike setups: the handlebar rise. I’ve noticed that the "Inspired Pro Riser" or the "Arcade Handlebar" is very common on all Inspired models, and pretty much all the pros use them. If not, they seem to go for similar models from brands like Deity, SQlabs, etc. I know I’m not quite at the level to be picky about bike fit and components just yet, but... Does a riser bar actually improve control and bunnyhops? Would upgrading to a bar with that "riser" help me progress faster in terms of technique? What alternatives are there to Inspired bars with similar geometry? For now, I’m riding the stock Inspired Flow handlebar, tilted slightly back, as I’ve found it more comfortable for controlling the rear wheel and pivoting on the front without straining my wrists. Best regards, and thanks for sharing your knowledge!

Hi trials community, I'd introduce myself, but I know there's another forum for that, and until I get my new Inspired Flow, there’s not much I can do... A few months ago, while researching trials, I discovered that you guys in the UK have an incredible culture, with TartyBikes leading the way. In fact, they even sponsor this forum! I stumbled upon their YouTube tutorials by chance, and hearing that amazing voice with perfect delivery and that look, I couldn't help but think of CVP. It’s a channel about the latest in the audiovisual world. I need to settle my curiosity - are they the same person, but with an impressive glow-up? Honestly, they've aged like fine wine. I trust I’ll find the answer here in this forum. Best regards!