Mithra Posted April 9, 2008 Report Share Posted April 9, 2008 Hi, I'm new to the forum but I've been looking at trial biking for a while I was just wondering whether anyone could answer a few questions I've got about it:1) What actually is the difference between Trials and BMX? I know the difference between the bikes, but what do you do thats different? 2) How practical are they for riding around town? I have read that they have little to no gears, but are they usually high or low geared? and 3) How much would I be looking at for a decent but basic bike? What kind of size wheel is best for starting? Any advice would be great on any of this. Also I've noticed on many of the trials bike videos on youtube people seem to be riding what looks much more like a 'normal' mountain bike, are they actually very light mountain bikes, or just trials bikes which look like this? (e.g http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYIKfEU8yl8)So if anyone could answer any of my many questions it would be a real help thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted April 9, 2008 Report Share Posted April 9, 2008 (edited) Hey! First things first, where abouts in Essex are you from? What kind of Bikes have you ridden previously? (this will help find what should be best for you).1) What actually is the difference between Trials and BMX? I know the difference between the bikes, but what do you do thats different?- BMX is mainly a trick based sport, wheras in trials, they are intended for competition use, which basically involves getting from a to b without putting a foot down ("dabbing") in the fastest possible time. But alot of us ride alot of street as well, the skills used in the competitions are used on the steets and have a good time.2) How practical are they for riding around town? I have read that they have little to no gears, but are they usually high or low geared? - Very low gearing! I personally run an 18 tooth front cog and a rear 15 tooth cog. Lots of power, no speed, so not brilliant for riding around town, especially since most modern trials bikes have no seats!3) How much would I be looking at for a decent but basic bike? What kind of size wheel is best for starting? - You can pick up a well specced and looked after bike for well under £500 second hand, So for the price of an average complete bike new, you can get a very well specced high end bike from the classified section, or eBay!As for wheel size, it depends what you have ridden previously, if it is mountain bikes, then i would reccomend a 26", if it's BMX, then a 20" and if you've ridden Dirt etc.. probably a 24"- With regard to the "Normal" mountain bikes, they are what is called a stock bike, which means it has 26" wheels, which is what i ride! There are Stocks (26") Mods (20") and 24's (self-explanatory, 24").Hope i have helped, any more questions just ask! Brilliant first post by the way, you'll be validated in no time Matt Edited April 9, 2008 by Skoze Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted April 9, 2008 Report Share Posted April 9, 2008 Hi, I'm new to the forum but I've been looking at trial biking for a while I was just wondering whether anyone could answer a few questions I've got about it:1) What actually is the difference between Trials and BMX? I know the difference between the bikes, but what do you do thats different? 2) How practical are they for riding around town? I have read that they have little to no gears, but are they usually high or low geared? and 3) How much would I be looking at for a decent but basic bike? What kind of size wheel is best for starting? Any advice would be great on any of this. Also I've noticed on many of the trials bike videos on youtube people seem to be riding what looks much more like a 'normal' mountain bike, are they actually very light mountain bikes, or just trials bikes which look like this? (e.g http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYIKfEU8yl8)So if anyone could answer any of my many questions it would be a real help thanks.1. Trials = low gear, no seats, strong brakes ; bmx = ridiculously high gear, has a seat, pretty poor(or no ) brakes2. Fairly practical i guess, i ride mine to college most days...mines extremely low geared with virtually no speed, but loads of acceleration, a real hill climbing gear3. You can pick up a nice specced beginners bike for as little as £250 nowadays....e.g http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?id=2115second hand they're even cheaper4. For a beginner it depends where you've started...if you're small and quite young or rode a bmx ...then mod, if you've ridden a mountain bike, then stock....if you ride street or dirt jump then probably a 24"5. A lot of the videos you were probably looking at were either oldskool videos, or street trials ( bunny hops, spins kinda stuff )Modern trials bikes look more like this nowadays: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mithra Posted April 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2008 Thanks, thats a lot of info, I'm from up in north essex, about 45mins from Cambridge.I've mostly ridden mountain bikes before, so sounds like 26" wheels are best then I've been wondering what people meant by 'mod' bikes. And now I know Thanks again, really helpful stuff there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted April 9, 2008 Report Share Posted April 9, 2008 Alex your steed is 4 years old If your ever down Southend way and are on the lookout for bikes, get in touch and i'll sort out some different types/ styles for you to try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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