Day2k Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Hi AllMy name is Dave and I am very new to trials riding.. will to be fair any kind of biking.I have found your website very helpful the tutorials and videos on the main site are great although I just dont seem to be able to get the knack of any of it.Now maybe im just lame, or maybe I cant do this stuff on my bike.. (a Giant terrago) but i suspect that I just dont quite get it and need to see it in real life,So my question is... Are there any of you guys from herts that meet reguarly?CheersDave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 not from round there, but my only advise is to just keep practising, trust me mate, you'll get the knack of it soon, what have you been trying to do? if you just keep trying the same move over and over again i was riding for almost a month before i could back hop, and almost 2 before i could skip, now i don't have to think about it it just comes naturally, so the more you practise, the easier it'll be, i find it helps if your more chilled out aswell, whenever i start getting pissy my riding just goes down the drain, when things start getting stressy, take a little break and try something else. hope this helps good luck mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_chester_ Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 and try to find a more trialsy bike, 2nd hand maybe cos if you're just starting out you probably won't want to be paying from brand new gear cos it costs a fortune. there's people selling stuff on here and also on ebay etc all the time. a lighter bike with a trials geometry will make learning a lot easier for you. worked for me. that and what the 1st guy said, practise makes perfect and try stay chilled// adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 get a nice begginber trials bike( rigid forks around 0bb rise,shortish frame,) and you'll pick stuff up in no time at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soul Reaper 13 Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 I'm about to start soon. So im a noob too ^^. A mate got me into it and i can't let go!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoby Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Keep going at Trials and you will get it in no time! I keep trying to do new things but my heart is telling me not to sell my bike .I’m going to try my hardest to stay on Trials and I hope I do!You will love it when you can do Trials it’s so fun!Craig. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
das Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 hello dave and welcome to the forum have you tryed onza there good beginers bikesa good 20 inch rim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day2k Posted March 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 HIThaks all for your replies, Yes I will keep practicing, at the moment jst trying to stay upright when stationary and pulling up the front wheel.Thanks againDave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisboats Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 Hi and welcome. You are most certainly right about the frame holding you back, that thing is massive. If you've got any of the versions over 14" (seat tube measurement) then you'll find the large frame restricts your movement a fair amount. I think a really good idea might be to keep and eye out in the FS/WTD sections for a cheap second hand frame, something like a base for a seated frame or one of the slightly older deng (makes echo, adamant, GU etc) frames if you can live without one. You can always fit your wheels and bars etc to the new frame and you'll progress very fast with a better suited geometry.And as with everything else, trials is just about practise, so keep riding and you'll soon get better and once your into pedal hopping everything else follws a lot more rapidly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day2k Posted March 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 (edited) Hi againThanks for the advice, Seems I have bought the bike, got this one with hope of doing downhill stuff, which is awesome but, kinda wanna do more and trials really caughtmy eye, its unlikely that i will be able to get another bike or frame, if i dont should i just give up untill i can get a frame with a more suited geometery or should i keep on trying with this one?And if i do get a new frame, could i still use it for downhill/single track stuff?The frame is a Giant's Small which i believe is a 17"? by the wayMany thanks for all your adviceDave Edited March 2, 2008 by Day2k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soul Reaper 13 Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 Thanks for that advice it helped me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 you could get something considered a little more oldskool like a giant team trials or a planet-x zebdi...you can pick up a zebdi for around £50 and transplant most of the parts of your giant onto it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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