sdm Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 (edited) As some of you know I'm looking at getting a new mod trials bike but since I'm coming from a stock bike that had a seat it makes me wonder if I would need one? My choice is pretty much between two brands, Onza and Monty, the Monty's have seats.. (I realise you can remove the seat from the Monty) Seat or no seat, that is the question! Edit: this isn't the deciding factor for getting either bike, I'm looking for your opinions. Edited June 30, 2008 by sdm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 (edited) I bought a full size seat (and 27.2 seatpost) for my TRex. Not a mod obviously, but just thought id mention cos way better than those stumpy seats (I have one of those too) which you cant pedal when ur sat down on. Ofcourse I dont ride trials with any seat on, but if I know Im going more than a few miles Ill put the seat in my bag, which i usually have anyway for tools and drinks etc. Edited June 30, 2008 by Chandler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdm Posted June 30, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 I bought a full size seat (and 27.2 seatpost) for my TRex. Not a mod obviously, but just thought id mention cos way better than those stumpy seats (I have one of those too) which you cant pedal when ur sat down on. Ofcourse I dont ride trials with any seat on, but if I know Im going more than a few miles Ill put the seat in my bag, which i usually have anyway for tools and drinks etc. Yeah I've not sat of one of those little trials seats before, I'm guessing they're pretty much useless anyway? (getting a trials bike) GF: When you get a bike we can go on cycle rides together? Ha ha, I just noticed this in your signature, my g/f said the same thing last week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 LOL yeah that was the other reason for getting a proper seat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsutton Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 I took my seat off i found it got in the way and would rub across my legs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZHI-sam Posted June 30, 2008 Report Share Posted June 30, 2008 they are a royal pain in the ass, i hate seats on trials bikes. reasons 1. they are in the way and hit your knees 2. they are uncomftable and if you have a seat you'll sit on it 3. they make the bike took ugly imo. a trials bike is not ment to have a seat, a street/freeride bike is 4. u get little kids coming up to you saying stuff like 'why you got a small seat' or my favorite' can i sit on your bike, i wont rob it i swear' lol.......yea right mte Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Beach Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 dont have a seat!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron.Tottman Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Only if you need to ride far.i did the same with my T-Rex but as soon as i started riding it came strait of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wIbBs Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Hey,A seat just gets in the way. Like if you were pre-loading for a sidehop you always catch it as you spring up. It's a right pain. But theres no point in a seat. Trials Bikes were made to suit competitions and you don't sit in a comp, apart from when you're resting But it's up to you mate if you want a seat or not. You're decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeperson45 Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 not much point, they're too low down to actually use really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!!()`/D Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 (edited) Well, if your frame has a hole for a seatpost id get one because they look gash without one, i run a seat on my base and its good for resting and doesn't get in the way i suppose it comes down to how big your seat is aswell. Edited July 15, 2008 by !!()`/D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeperson45 Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Yea if it's got a seatpost you might as well use it. A base would be ugly without a seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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matt rushton Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 On my monty, it once had a seat but i removed it, and if you get the little seat pad it looks ace! £8 from tartybikes click face-> or trials uk do a different variation of it also for £8 I have the first one, i prefer it to the other and i have found it wears out a few months slower!If you do buy one i would file off the hole! If you dont you will find it will peirce the pad!JamieThey are the same pad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otaylor38 Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 They are the same pad.they arnt, if you look closely you will see that the lines on each one are slightly diffrent. Although i would agree with you that they are very simular.Sorry to be picky, but it needed to be said lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDoom Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 http://jforjustice.co.uk/banksters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kona1991 Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Well, if your frame has a hole for a seatpost id get one because they look gash without one, i run a seat on my base and its good for resting and doesn't get in the way i suppose it comes down to how big your seat is aswell.Yeh same, only my seat is some ugly union jack one. Looks chavy but im n ot bothering to get a new one seen as im trying to sell the bike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ti-mig-guy Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Tire at about 18-20 lbs, make a great seat on a mod IMO. My mod came with a seat, hit my calves on it all the time, so away it went. If you sit on most mod seats, and try to peddle, you will kick yourself in the ass...too low to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeperson45 Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Yeh same, only my seat is some ugly union jack one. Looks chavy but im n ot bothering to get a new one seen as im trying to sell the bike!Dis you get it off eBay? out of curiosity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kona1991 Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Dis you get it off eBay? out of curiosityyeh i did... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CroTrials Posted July 16, 2008 Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 I had the same dilema a few months ago. I went from a BT Raven 06 to a Planet X Zebdi so that i could sit down every once and a while. Soon i found out the seat was useless because it was to low for me to sit and pedal at the same time. So unless you're willing to adjust your seatpost height every 5 minutes i wouldn't suggest buying a bike with a seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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