tim_mx Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 hi guys as you have probably guessed im very very new to trials riding. (and a little too old for it at 29). im riding an onza t-mag 07 model and am having a little trouble making the dam thing do anything that looks remotely interesting.any tips or techniques on back hopping or how to get maximum hight on side hops etc. what should i be learning first etc etc. anything helpfull would be most appreciated.oh and is my bike pants or decent.cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickkkkk Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 hi guys as you have probably guessed im very very new to trials riding. (and a little too old for it at 29). im riding an onza t-mag 07 model and am having a little trouble making the dam thing do anything that looks remotely interesting.any tips or techniques on back hopping or how to get maximum hight on side hops etc. what should i be learning first etc etc. anything helpfull would be most appreciated.oh and is my bike pants or decent.cheers One of the first things you should realise is that there are lots of different phases in trials (so you shouldn't feel intimidated by the stage you are at). When you have got used to your bike. Pivoting and general balance should be your prime objective. As i dont know how good you are i could sound a little patrionising. Anyway pivoting is where you hold both brakes in fairly hard so the bike is unable to move, and you move your body fairly suddenly to make the back wheel and front wheel lift to gain you more and more balance at the static speed you are at (simple). The reason this is done is because it allows you to set yourself up for an obstacle or hill. Trials will become very boring if all your do is pivot all day, so making sections will let you get more fun out of your riding and still be able to learn the pivoting skills. (just include alot of pivoting in). Get used to riding on natural terrain aswell as street as natural riding is much more of a challenge!Lerching/ Back-hop:This should come after you have learnt to pivot and get a good style on your bike. Look on www.Trashzen for an explanation of this as i might forget something. Hope this helps.Nick P.S those bike are awsome i ride an Echo Team 20" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim_mx Posted March 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 thanks for the help mate i appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 The best tip i can give you isVisit www.trashzen.comAll the techniques are there and very helpful!And,you're NEVER too old for trials!Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peperami Posted March 30, 2008 Report Share Posted March 30, 2008 Watch the rides/locations section and try get out on a group ride in your area. Everyone is dead friendly, and you'll learn 10x faster with other experienced riders around you to guide you. You can then meet people who ride local to you and get a few riding buddies, who'll guide you along.Most of trials is so hard to put into words, you'll be surprised how quick you learn with guidance from others.Oh, and curbs are your friends. I think everyone learns on a curb, and things develop from there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sstein Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 I am fairly new to trials, but I have improved massively lately and I thought that tips from someone who has just learnt something would be best, after learning to balance it is helpful to learn hopping on the back wheel: -Start off by doing a small endo with both brakes locked and then throw your weight backwards, this should get you onto the backwheel.-As you feel yourself start to fall back pull the bike towards you hard, this will cause you to hop backwards and land on the back wheel.-When you land loosen up your body and let yours legs absorb the impact and you body move to keep the balance point.-Keep practicing until you can get at least three or four of these continuously, when you can do this you will find it easy to learn the next step.-Try again but this time when you get on the back wheel try to stand up straighter and pull the bars closer to your body, try this along with smaller hops. This will allow you to hop on the back wheel but stay in the same place.Sorry if you are already past this point as this may have sounded a little bit patronising but it might help any other begginers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve@banbury-trials Posted March 31, 2008 Report Share Posted March 31, 2008 Everyone is dead friendly, and you'll learn 10x faster with other experienced riders around you to guide you. You can then meet people who ride local to you and get a few riding buddies, who'll guide you along.Most of trials is so hard to put into words, you'll be surprised how quick you learn with guidance from others.this is pretty muh what i was going to say .i have been on severall group rides and its made me better as i have people who i can discuss bikes and techniques with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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