A Trialers Paradise.

[N.Wood]

What?

For the price, they're pretty damn good.

[DrDoom]

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[middleageman]

Dear Full Monty, forgive me for my cryptical explanation:

I reside in a neighbouring town, eastwards, of the 'Blackpool of Wales'.

[Dan6061]

Everyone saying 'go out and try a bike' ...where exactly? I don't let anyone I don't know on my bike, regardless of how friendly they may seem when asking. I'm sure many of you are the same too. It's not like every bike shop has built trials bikes on display, the sport isn't that big yet!

I went for a mod, as when I started riding, I just stopped riding bmx, so I was used to the smaller bike, plus I was pretty small too, so it seemed best. I've tried to ride stocks before, and I just don't get on with them! They feel all big and sketchy to me, doesn't feel like I have total control like I do on my mod.

Best thing to do, as see how you feel manouvering your (26"?) bike about, and then the same on your lad's bmx. Obviously neigher of those are specialist trials bikes, they're set up completely different to trials bikes!

If you can easily get your bike about, balance on the spot (trackstand) on it, etc, then I'd go for a stock. But if it's easier on your son's bike, I'd go for a mod.

24s are more streety, spinny, trials/bmx bikes. They can still be used for 'proper trials' but they're just big bmxs with brakes really!

EDIT: Just another bit I though I'd add. If I lived a mile away from a beach with some decent riding spots, I'd happily ride there everyday! I used to ride 5miles on my mod just to ride the nearest town, which isn't even that good! Also used to ride about 2 1/2miles to a little industrial place with a few pallets and a loading bay...

Edited December 20, 2008 by Dan6061

[middleageman]

Thanks for the advice folks.!

Dan6061, you've hit upon a point that had crossed my mind. Being, not quite of the younger generation, even if I saw someone kicking around on a Trials, it may feel a bit weird asking them for a go.

Think - grandad on a skateboard, granny on a pogo stick! You may get the picture.

I feel this mod/stock/ 24" may be a choice I have to make on my own, through research and careful consideration.

But hey, i'm enjoying the ride!!!

middleageman.

Edited December 22, 2008 by middleageman

[Will Arnold]

hey, i live in north wales too, in bangor though. there are a few of us trials riders scattered across the north wales coast. if you fancy a ride sometime, just give us a shout

[Typhoon_Rider]

I have rode 38 miles on a stock and a mod.... both uncomfortable after 20 miles haha but i started with a

stock, just as i got the hang of it i changed to mod. wish i was riding a mod from the start but hey ho.

at the end of the day everyone has a different perspective on what to ride so it will be personal to you

i personaly think it depends on build but having said that my friend is pretty damn tall and he rides

a mod. i think mods are easier to hop, and get up walls on, but stocks are easier for getting over stuff

and i think they balance better =S lol

sorry il stop blabbing on now haha. i would say get a mod to practice on

[Ducko]

where abouts in n wales you from as there are a few riders around here for e.g im from llandudno

mod is easiest to learn basics on, stock is more practical i think