grumpy old git Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Hi, new to this forum, registered yesterday. Basically, been riding motorcycle trials for a while now and want to get a cyclo-trials to practice on and would appreciate some advice.I've tried riding my sons Mission Prodigy, but this feels way too small and I seem to be too far over the front end. So I was thinking about a 26" wheel bike, then I saw a 24" on ebay and started to wonder how much difference this would make. Also, which would be best to go for, single speed or 7/8 speed? Any ideas welcome. PS I'm about 5'10" or 1.75m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ints Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 If you have used to big fat motorbike then get 26".If you want to ride modern euro UCI style big move trials get really trials-specific seatless singlespeed 1065-1085cm wheelbase bike.If you want to ride not so seriously but to do addiotional training for your main sport(moto) then you can get away with less specialist trialbike: have seat, more like jumpbike geo, wheelbase 1030-1065, gears. A little modified MTB I say.Get your son to make you meet his friends and try their bikes!And welcome to the sport! trial=life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpy old git Posted October 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Thanks for the advice Ints. With regards to trying my sons friends bikes, only one of his mates has a trials bike which is also a Prodigy. After trawling around the web, I think I've narrowed my options down to a T-Rex Spec 1 or a Woodstock with the same spec parts. They're both similar in price, but from what I gather, the Woodstock has the better frame. I've looked on ebay, but entry level stock bikes seem thin on the ground at the moment, without resorting to a Saracen, which seem to take a real slating on here. Still, I'll keep looking in the hope something comes up, or the wife makes a donation to the buy G.O.G. a bike fund, seeing as Xmas is just around the corner! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Hey there G.O.G,Once you get validated on here look in the Classifieds bit, there's always bargains so you may get a second hand beauty for around your budget - often second hand good spec bikes are better than factory built ones.Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpy old git Posted October 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Cheers MadManMike, I've had a sneaky peek in the classifieds on here, trying to get an idea of what kind of price the bikes are going for and what to expect for my money. I think the big difference with the classifieds on here, as opposed to ebay, is that the sellers seem more open and respond to queries better as their item appears in a forum. And it's good that a prospective buyer can ask to see images of specific areas on a bike to check for wear and tear. I know that this type of bike is made to take a hammering, it's the same with moto's, but as with moto's, some get more hammer than others! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudirudirudirudirudi Posted October 31, 2007 Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 wish my dad was into trials. how cool would that be. theyd understand the copious amount of money your putting into your bike. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpy old git Posted October 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2007 Rudoxolty, being from Yorkshire, I never felt our reputation for thriftiness was well founded, but as I have got older, I have found that my willingness to part with money is inversely proportionate to my increase in years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.McMillan Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 My advice go for a 26, onza kinda thing 1stly convert it to singlespeed because it is less hassle than having gears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted November 1, 2007 Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 Yeah deffo no gears on a trials bike - just find the perfect gear for riding and convert it single speed.Less weightNo adjustingLess messy cablesLooks nicer(In my opinion!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpy old git Posted November 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2007 (edited) Thanks for that advice fellas. I'd more or less decided against anything other than single speed, simply because I think the derailer stuck on the back looks like it's begging for a good smack. But then again, I'd no idea if you needed gears or not, so what you're saying helps. And if it isn't there, it wont get broken.PS speedyjustice, that bike looks the muts nuts. Edited November 1, 2007 by grumpy old git Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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