Webber Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 Ok i am sorry, i am sure you hear this day in day out on here.But i am finding it hard to make a choice between a mod or a stock.Just wanted to know how you guys decided what you wanted to ride and the pro's and cons of both?For any help i am around 5 11" but dont know if that would generally affect bike size choice.Any help is really appreciated.CheersJames Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 26" is way better, opens more doors, is generally more fun, and generally all the media coverage is for 26" riders. 20" is just generally not fun, but easier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webber Posted August 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 (edited) Ah yeah, my friend was saying 26" is a bit better.I was considering the phase 1.3/1.2 as a 26" bike and the onza zip 09 as a 20" (when it came out)Cheers btw Ash James Edited August 13, 2008 by Webber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txt2007 Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 26 deffinatly! get your self validated and pm me about my trex seriously though im about your height and i love my mod to bits now thats why im going to sell the trex but i didnt struggle on the 26 for any other reason than it was my first bike so i think its personall preference for you it all comes down to what you feel more comfy on how far you might have to cycle try and get down to a group ride and see about just having a little go on a couple of mods nd a few stocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webber Posted August 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 Ah yeah man, i was thinking it was more personal preference.Just wanted to know how you guys made your choices.Are moves easier or just as hard on 26". I would have imagined they were much harder with the larger wheels.James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieWilliams Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 Are you just starting? if so i would go for a mod something like a echo lite a adamant or a czar.hope this helps mateJamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txt2007 Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 (edited) Ah yeah man, i was thinking it was more personal preference.Just wanted to know how you guys made your choices.Are moves easier or just as hard on 26". I would have imagined they were much harder with the larger wheels.Jameswell i went ouit on my tpro for the first time today and i did my first sidehop and a backwheeled up soemthing then when i got home i did the same on some pallets jumped on my t rex and it felt horrible i couldnt even gap half as far as i can on the modjust found some old mod vs stock topics:Modified (20" wheels) Pros: Superb standover clearanceEasily manueverable in most every circumstance, especially anything rear wheelLess expensiveLess parts to breakNearly impossible to bend the rim of a well-built 19" rear mod wheel running enough tire pressureLearn to sidehop up to both sides without worrying about a rear derailleurCons: Some people may think it's a BMX bikeA pain to ride more than a mile or two onMay be harder to find parts for itHarder to roll down thingsEasier to go over the handlebars (but less scary when you do)Doing wedge or wheelbase moves is less comfortableStock (26" wheels) Pros: More stableBigger wheels = roll everything easierEasier to do wedge or wheelbase movesEasier to pedal-kick on odd surfaces because of the larger diameter wheelYou can ride to your riding spot easily (if you have a seat and working gears)Looks more like a mountain bikePeople won't ask you to "grind" stuff or think you do BMX vert or streetCons: Bigger bike = less standover clearance = pain if you fall on the bikeEasy to hit knees on top-tube of most bikesLess room to work with for bending down before sidehopping, bunnyhopping, etc. or when absorbing landingsMore expensive because of greater frequency of breakage and more parts to breakRear 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 itHeavierand a linky thanks to benjohn-hynes Edited August 13, 2008 by txt2007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 You need to ride both and decide for yourself, I'm exactly the same height as you and I've got a mod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webber Posted August 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 Are you just starting? if so i would go for a mod something like a echo lite a adamant or a czar.hope this helps mateJamieWell i used to ride one of those green LE onza t-birds back in the day, but was never really to good at it xDAlso i have about £300-£350 to spend and dont really know what i can get for that kind of money in both the stock and mod areas.Theres a pretty awsome deal on in Evanscycles at the moment, the Phase 1.2 at £350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-0 Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 26" street, going big, lots of fun with tricks etc20" more natural, amazing amounts of control, be very technical, different kind of fun...thats why i love both...Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txt2007 Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 Well i used to ride one of those green LE onza t-birds back in the day, but was never really to good at it xDAlso i have about £300-£350 to spend and dont really know what i can get for that kind of money in both the stock and mod areas.Theres a pretty awsome deal on in Evanscycles at the moment, the Phase 1.2 at £350 yeah but for 350 you could get a really good second hand stock bike or an awesome mod bike talking of which the trex im looking for about 300 hehe and your validated now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam_3 Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 Have you considered 24" ? i'm same height as you and LOVE my bike (pics on profile if you care?) but yeah as already mentioned you should ride all sizes then make a choice, happy choosing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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