riddler Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 i just joined on the forum. was directed to this site the other day whilst we were having some work done in our house i have a trials bike but have never really got round to learning the art of trials, i ride it around but have never really grasped how to ride trials. thought id join on here take a look see what everyone else is upto.any advice on how to learn trials? or is it just a matter of practice???cheersdan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben H! Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 (edited) hi mate welcome to the forum Edited March 2, 2008 by Czartrials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoyoyo Posted March 2, 2008 Report Share Posted March 2, 2008 Trashzen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riddler Posted March 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 cheers i have a look at that urmmm any ideas for a decent bike aswel? dont want anything to expensive just something a bit better than i currently have. which is a saracen mad 6 trials bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riddler Posted March 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 also currently on the saracen iv got normal v-brakes (not hydraulic) would it be better to have hydraulic brakes? and would it be better to have disks or normal pads?another question is currently this bike does have gears. if i was to get anothr bike would it be better if it was just a single gear no actualy gears??some noobie questions sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoyoyo Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 (edited) I wouldn't change the bike if your a starter. One of my first bikes was a saracen mad, and they are ideal beginners bikes. If your set on buying a new bike check here. Don't know about the onza's but the phase is the new version of your bike (mad split from saracen and now do phase bikes) With the brakes, people will argue that a vee can be just as good as the other two, and people will say hydraulics and disks are best, so it's mostly down to preference.Should hopefully help you a bit.Oh and single speed is usually seen as lighter as you don't have the mech or cassette on the back. But it means that you have to stay in the same gear(obviously) and can be annoying if you have to pedal quite far to get to the riding spots. Edited March 3, 2008 by yoyoyo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riddler Posted March 3, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 cheers mate helped alot. i will look into all of those things.thanx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilf Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 Welcome to the forum mate.As said above, don't change bikes just yet, learn the basics first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolfa Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 Just echoing what others have already said, the bike you have is pretty good to learn on when you consider alot of us started on full size mountain bikes with the seat down theres really no need to buy a new bike.A full top spec mighty trials machine won't give you super trials skills, you've gotta learn it all, and it takes a LOT of patience!And hello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_RIDE_ECHO! Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 Hello mate. Stick to the rules, try and use correct spelling and punctuation and you will be validated in no time (probably before me) Oh yeah, no buying or selling in new members chat! Just giving you a heads up mate. You will be able to buy or sell when you get validated. If you need anything do not hesitate to ask.CHIGS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riddler Posted March 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 looks like im keeping the bike for a little while longer thenthanks for the tips and help everyone and off course the welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 just keep riding, the bike you have is easily good enough to start you off on.....have a look at "tricks and stunts" - halfords or "mastering the art of trials" by ryan leech...both great sources of information that'll help you along nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir koxxy Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 hello mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
das Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 i just joined on the forum. was directed to this site the other day whilst we were having some work done in our house i have a trials bike but have never really got round to learning the art of trials, i ride it around but have never really grasped how to ride trials. thought id join on here take a look see what everyone else is upto.any advice on how to learn trials? or is it just a matter of practice???cheersdanwhat bike do you ride? i don't think u told us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riddler Posted March 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 what bike do you ride? i don't think u told usit is up there somewhere but ill get across the details anyway.i am currently riding a Saracen Mad 6 Trials Bike. the frame has recently been reinforced after a slight scare with a crack in the frame but its working again. totally standard at the moment, looking at upgrading it in the near future though. will get some picks of the bike in its current state soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoby Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 Hellos welcome the forum... Follow the rules and I'm sure you'll be validated in no time!Craig.AKA Smoby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
das Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 it is up there somewhere but ill get across the details anyway.i am currently riding a Saracen Mad 6 Trials Bike. the frame has recently been reinforced after a slight scare with a crack in the frame but its working again. totally standard at the moment, looking at upgrading it in the near future though. will get some picks of the bike in its current state soon. nice one mate thank you yeah i think i missed the bit where you said what bike you ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon_Rider Posted March 6, 2008 Report Share Posted March 6, 2008 it is up there somewhere but ill get across the details anyway.i am currently riding a Saracen Mad 6 Trials Bike. the frame has recently been reinforced after a slight scare with a crack in the frame but its working again. totally standard at the moment, looking at upgrading it in the near future though. will get some picks of the bike in its current state soon. just a little question..... where is this crack ? lolnowhere to dodgy i hope lol welcome to the forum dude and i hope riding treats you well.if you practice trhe basics on your current bike you should improve nicely and with little amounts of cash now and then buy new bits would definatly go for a hydrolic rim brake for the rear pretty soon though ]]]will make learning a whole lot easier dudeneed any questions answered just post em up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riddler Posted March 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 the crack was along the back part of the frame going towards the gear block have got some pictures of it somewhere. dad fixed it up and reinforced the frame with extra metal and got the crack welded up sooo shuldnt snap again.cheers urrmmmmm think i have asked all the questions i need to so far, think of anymore ill fire them away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_addison Posted March 7, 2008 Report Share Posted March 7, 2008 Alright matei'd keep the bike you have now, learn the basics etc etc. i dont even have a trials bike at the moment at have progreesed really quickly to back hops and other stuff.Have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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