Stock? Mod?

[bikeperson45]

Hello, this is my first post! yipee.I've been doing some o that trials stuff for about a month now, got the basics, pretty much done. (Except for "bunnyhops") I don't have a trials bike, I've actually have a 07 hardrock with tora forks, not the best for trials.

But, now I'm looking for a trials bike and was wonderin, what is the difference between mod and stock? I've read stuff and it just said personnal preference. But is there anything else?

Also, if I can't zap tap onto a bench, does this mean I won't be able to on a trials bike. (I really need a bashguard)

So goddbye and thank you.

[!!()`/D]

Well as youve done the baisics on a hardrock which is a 26" then i would say stock because your more used to this wheel size.

EDIT :

Stock 26"

Mod 20"

Edited April 15, 2008 by lloyd6666

[LukasMcNeal]

Differences are a mod has smaller wheels (20 inch) is generally lighter and easier to throw about and a stock is bigger (26 inch)

but if you cant decide get a 24inch trials bike

[bikeperson45]

I really want to try a mod though. I am angered because my "local" bike shop is 8 miles away and I can not drive.

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[NileBrown™]

Thats why online shops such as trials uk and tartybike post to your door, so you shouldnt have to go anywhere mate

[Callum-Luvs-Trials]

Thats why online shops such as trials uk and tartybike post to your door, so you shouldnt have to go anywhere mate

Trials-uk takes about 1000 days to deliver to your door thow.

Edited April 16, 2008 by Callum-Luvs-Trials

[Adam-Griffin]

I made an order at about 2PM yesterday and it arrived today

[bikeperson45]

Cool, thanks for replys!

Never seen trials uk before, looks cooleo. Been looking at bikes, pretty much want to get stock (I never liked small wheels anyway).

Saw the Onza Syprogyra its the only one relly in my price range and looks ok. Anyone seen it before?

thanks again

[Gogz-]

i just had a look and it looks OK as a starter bike . if your going from a 26" then sticking to 26" would be a good idea . i do think 24" would be really sweet to ride

ps use www.tartybikes.co.uk

Edited April 16, 2008 by gogz69

[bikeperson45]

Trials-uk takes about 1000 days to deliver to your door thow.

What did you buy? I doubt a bike would come the next day

I thought about 24inch, but they seem to be harder to get.

thanks

[otaylor38]

mod 20" wheel

stock 26" wheel

i would say that you need to ride both types of bikes.

as you already ride a 26" bike then you may find hat it is easyier to ride a 26"

20" bikes are alot easier bike to throw around nd stuff (better for begginers)

but i would say that you need to ride both types of bikes and see what you think

[cai]

Both modified and stock trials bikes have pros and cons:

Modified (20" wheels)

Pros:

~Superb standover clearance

~Easily manueverable in most every circumstance, especially anything rear wheel

~Less expensive

~Less parts to break

~Nearly impossible to bend the rim of a well-built 19" rear mod wheel running enough tire pressure

~Learn to sidehop up to both sides without worrying about a rear derailleur

~Lighter

Cons:

~Some people may think it's a BMX bike

~A pain to ride more than a mile or two on

~May be harder to find parts for it

~Harder to roll down things

~Easier to go over the handlebars (but less scary when you do)

~Doing wedge or wheelbase moves is less comfortable

Stock (26" wheels)

Pros:

~More stable

~Bigger wheels = roll everything easier

~Easier to do wedge or wheelbase moves

~Easier to pedal-kick on odd surfaces because of the larger diameter wheel

~You can ride to your riding spot easily (if you have a seat and working gears)

~Looks more like a mountain bike

~People won't ask you to "grind" stuff or think you do BMX vert or street

Cons:

~Bigger bike = less standover clearance = pain if you fall on the bike

~Easy to hit knees on top-tube of most bikes

~Less room to work with for bending down before sidehopping, bunnyhopping, etc. or when absorbing landings

~More expensive because of greater frequency of breakage and more parts to break

~Rear derailleurs - easy to smash into things (though most bikes have replaceable derailleur hangers that will bend before the derailleur is broken)

~Wheels - 26" size = easier to get out of true or taco (20" wheels are extremely hard to ruin when built and used properly)

~Chain can slip down or up a gear while you ride if your chain is too loose, or you smack your derailleur in section and break it

~Heavier

[bikeperson45]

Cooleo, thanks for the replies (although you've made it harder for me to make up my mind!)

Just wondering are mods more "flickable" like endo turns?

Did you guys all start out on mods?

thanks again

[Callum-Luvs-Trials]

Not all of us start on Mod.

You should try some of your friends bikes and see if you like them.

But if your a big'ish person I would go for a stock.

Mod's are easier to flick about on the backwheel compared to a stock, But only if you have the write spec.

I do enjoy riding a stock every now and then.

[bikeperson45]

I would try out my friends bike if I had friends. Well I do have friends but I'm the only guy in the town that trys to do trials. It gets very lonely

I pretty much want a stock though because I would be riding some short distances to get to riding spots.

thanks