dc13 Posted February 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 Yeah man, with the town, park and especially the miles of prom and rocks! Trialers paradise I reckon.I' m sure you could build a cheapish Trials as a starter bike, as I said, bestasking the others for advice. Until recently, the only Trialer I'd seen in my town was a young teen on what looked liked a Xmas pressie Onza modand didn't want to approach him for the same reasons you expressed.Then suddenly, walking home from work one evening, I heard that familiar sweaky squeal of a Magura trials brakeI'd heard so often on youtube vids and there was a guy in his 20's on a stock pullin' some moves!I hesitated, but then approached him asking if I could "ask about his Stock bike?" A conversation was born.Ask a few Trials related questions of these lads you've seen, mention this forum, they may be glad of some recognition of the sport, rather than the usual "where's your seat?" quips!You've just got to bite the bullet.stay in touch.middleageman.That's a good way to start thing's, thank's for the tip! I've been busy reading as much as i can, wiki and the net, ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
middleageman Posted February 13, 2009 Report Share Posted February 13, 2009 Cool, also use the 'search' tool on here, all the information, from everyone that's ever posted!(once you learn how best to use it!) But also post, good, considered questions and topics on this forum, there's some good people out there!Just start a topic and ask away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy_c Posted February 14, 2009 Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 Alright mate!Iam the person middleageman is refering to When you sort yourself a bike give me a shout ill ride with you sometime.Add me on msn if you need any help etc, addy is - jimmy_c01@hotmail.co.ukKeep in touch, Hope to see you riding sometime!James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc13 Posted February 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2009 Alright mate!Iam the person middleageman is refering to When you sort yourself a bike give me a shout ill ride with you sometime.Add me on msn if you need any help etc, addy is - jimmy_c01@hotmail.co.ukKeep in touch, Hope to see you riding sometime!JamesHi James,Thanks, think I could do with some coaching!Took my mtb out today, dropped the saddle right down, removed the chainrings for a bit more clearance......................................And promptly hit the deck! Leaving most of the skin on my left knee bonded to the inside of my jeans :$ Having only recently re starting cycling to get fit, I've realised my balance and coordination are totally non-resistant gone , I used to leap around at speed all over the place.think this is going to take a little, well a lot longer than I thought The suspension fork didn't help either so that will have to come off, I'll put the P2 back on I think.I've found some tutorials on the web and here, but can anyone else recommend good tutorial videos to watch, other than the regular youtube vid's?P.S. is balancing and manoeuvring any easier on a dedicated trials bike(stock) or is it the same as a regular mtb but with more clearance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Morton Posted February 15, 2009 Report Share Posted February 15, 2009 How do i side-hop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gogz- Posted February 16, 2009 Report Share Posted February 16, 2009 How do i side-hop Try using the search !st but I have done it for you. Search Results for side hop's .Mr dc13 in some respects a purpose built trials bike will be easier to dalliance on and learn on yet again it can be a tad tricky getting used to not having a seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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