Bol Maaaaaaing Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Hey, im not to knowlagable on trials bikes and would gladly appreciate any infomation and help i can get. is a p2 a good bike to learn trials on? if not, should i get a 20" or a 26"? i was looking at a zhi zm2, is it a good bike or not? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie East Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 Hi Joe, By P2 do you mean the Specialized P2? If so i wouldnt reccommend it for trials as at is primarily a dirt jump/street bike, but could also be used for trials, although the suspension may cause a problem (increased weight and less connection/feeling with the ground). Also the frame is quite heavy (depends whether you have the cromo or alu one). Not sure about the ZHI, as i have no personal experience of them, theres one for sale in AustraliaHERE Have a look and see what you think, the frames look pretty nice. About wheel size, depends what youve ridden before if youre used to 26inch then stick with it, as the change would be very different. There are no real advantages to either. 20 inch lighter, smaller, more flickerable, cheaper (only slightly), easier to learn 26 inch more parts/frames to choose from, more practicle/useable (with a seatpost), easier to roll over objects. I ride a 26 inch, and would highly reccommend it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bol Maaaaaaing Posted July 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 thanks for the info,i've had mixed answers about what i should get and still dont completely know what to get.i will use your info to the best i can.yes i do mean Specialized p2, and its an alloy not cromo.is there much difference in the geometry of the p2 compared to the 26"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kona1991 Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 yeh i agree, i wouldnt use a p2 for trials, would be way to heavy and uncontrolable.i started on a 20", was quite heavy but allowed me to get the basics down with ease. of course the more money you have the lighter the bike you'll be able to have.but yeh, p2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordon23 Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 hi dont get a Specialized p2 for trials as it a dirt jump bike (as i ride dirt as well as trials and bmx lol)start on a 20"inch hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bol Maaaaaaing Posted July 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2008 thanks guys.i think i will get a 20" bike, ive heard mixed opinions about both and its been a bit confusing on what to get, but ive decided on a 20"......now i just need the money to buy one!thanks for all the help guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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