bikeperson45 Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 Fianally got a trials bike ay! Saracen flea 1. Nothing special, but just to get started on.Few questions though:1. How do you pick the front wheel up high when moving? I could do it till I came off backwards on my hardrock, think its to do with having rigid now?2. I just don't get how to manual!!!!!!!!!!3. Do you have calluses? Should I try and treat them?Any help appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chudders22 Posted May 10, 2008 Report Share Posted May 10, 2008 The change in fork should not make too much of a negative difference with manualling, personally i find it easier on a rigid, as the front of the bike should be lighter now, so almost easier.The difference is to do with the shape of the frames, I find it quite difficult to manual some trials bikes, especially as the frame I had was very easy with it, and have been riding a jump/freeride bike for the past 7 or so months. It will take some time to get used to but keep at it. Don't be afraid of going over the back, it is inevitable really, and you can nearly always get out of it without too much hassle. Starting on grass is a good idea too. That sorta answers the first 2 questions, because they are the same thing to me, unless i am mistaken.Callouses are just a side affect of grips, not much you can do, but the more you ride the skin will harden up and it wont be so bad after a while!Hope that helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimo Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 Also try and use the same grips if you have more than one bike. That way they won't have to change to suit your other grips. If they do they can split which stings, like most people know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeperson45 Posted May 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 Thanks for replys. I think I got used to preloading on the suspension befroe picking the wheel up, I'll get used it.Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoNnY__Mc Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 I have a questionWhatever happened to the post a pic of your missus thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeperson45 Posted May 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 (edited) I can't have a missus, I'm to young, which is probably a good thing Edited May 11, 2008 by bikeperson45 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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