pfoster23681 Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 Is that what it's generally known as? the "Pink Freak"???Mine is commonly know as the "Shed"!!!!! The Yaabaa you're looking at has nice tyres alredy on......if I had my way I'd buy a well specced bike straight out, but I never have that much money, and i ain't the best at saving! This is why I have to do things one step at a time......I feel we must also apologise for taking over this thread with a two-way conversation.......others welcome!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirius Posted April 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 (edited) Yeah it's the Pink freak Because it's freaky lolJust thinking, would a 24" bike like the Inspired use 26" or 20" forks and wheels?Oh yeah! Sorry to anyone for us just 1-hit posting, anyone wantsa to join in, shed some light on any issues we've underlined here it'd be apprechiated I now go in search of Coffee, I've just had a Major caffeine crash @_@ Edited April 22, 2009 by Sirius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Welcome all to full member-dom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfoster23681 Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Thanks a bunch Sampson, didn't realise it happened that quickly! Been nosing through the members threads, but because I am kinda new to all this, I'm afraid I don't have any input!For the most part, I haven't got a clue about 20"ers, my bikes a tank, and I literally am a beginner to trial/street.I've done dirt on a BMX before, but it was a long time ago! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirius Posted April 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Yay, full membership!I've already started posting around on different threads I'm still undecided on whether I want a 20", 24" or 26"I keep changing my mine... but I think I'm 80% swaying towards the 20" Yaabaa 449 Senior,I just hope it's an ok size for me, I think I'm around 5'7 onwards, maybe 5'9 and I weight between the regions of 8 and a half to 9 and a half stone... I cant remember what it was last time I checked 3 lol... ages ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Thanks a bunch Sampson, didn't realise it happened that quickly! Been nosing through the members threads, but because I am kinda new to all this,sImpson (damm your already getting your spelling wrong )Thats the whole point of this forum, the mods / admin who made you members don't expect you to know everything about everything, as the whole point of this forum is that you are new to the sport and need encouragment and help from the older, more experienced riders who can help you out so you may as well make good use of this resouce, Just make sure you search for topics using the search function as chances are someone else has already answered 60% of your questions 8X already before lol. Just keep your posting as high standards as it has been so far an you'll be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirius Posted April 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 sImpson (damm your already getting your spelling wrong )Thats the whole point of this forum, the mods / admin who made you members don't expect you to know everything about everything, as the whole point of this forum is that you are new to the sport and need encouragment and help from the older, more experienced riders who can help you out so you may as well make good use of this resouce, Just make sure you search for topics using the search function as chances are someone else has already answered 60% of your questions 8X already before lol. Just keep your posting as high standards as it has been so far an you'll be fine The Forum Search Engines are a godsend!Sometimes it's good to go to forums your not even signed up to and use them if your looking for an answer to do with something in a particular niche Then again you can find anything on Google, yahoo, MSN, Ask etc... 'cuz most of the pages on the forum will get indexed and archived anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfoster23681 Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Simpson, did you like my deliberately bad spelling? (ok, so maybe it wasn't deliberate!)Was the whole "need encouragment and help from the older" you having a dig? I'm not exactly a spring chicken myself! And I have had a nosey and a search, think I'm gonna be asking advice very soon, when I have got at least SOME money available........till then I'm riding a tank, looking like a bit of a muppet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 Was the whole "need encouragment and help from the older" you having a dig? I'm not exactly a spring chicken myself! no no no, what will you find on here is a lot of 12 year olds, whos parents have just brought them a brand new £1k bike and think they know everything about everything, the people on here 16+ can give much more valuable info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirius Posted April 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 no no no, what will you find on here is a lot of 12 year olds, whos parents have just brought them a brand new £1k bike and think they know everything about everything, the people on here 16+ can give much more valuable info And they arent always 12 year old myspace addicts either!Sometimes you even get pissy adults too! Or so I've found out in the past,Still, if you dont want to be spoken to in a certain way, dont leave yourself open to it, if you see my meaning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfoster23681 Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 no no no, what will you find on here is a lot of 12 year olds, whos parents have just brought them a brand new £1k bike and think they know everything about everything, the people on here 16+ can give much more valuable info Well I can safely say I am not a twelve year old with a £1k bike, and I have got quite a few years on people who are 16+!! My issue is thus: My bike has a dirt/jump frame, 26", but I also use it for commuting......what are the easiest things to do to half convert to trials for messing about on, but keeping the sensibility and practicality?Any answers much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickkkkk Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Well I can safely say I am not a twelve year old with a £1k bike, and I have got quite a few years on people who are 16+!! My issue is thus: My bike has a dirt/jump frame, 26", but I also use it for commuting......what are the easiest things to do to half convert to trials for messing about on, but keeping the sensibility and practicality?Any answers much appreciated! linky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfoster23681 Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Cheers for the link!!!! According to that I'm halfway there already......riser bars, flat pedals, rigid forks and mags. Have lowered the seat as much as I can, but as a commute I do need to sit down without it being too uncomfortable.........I'm 6'1"!!!!!I need to sort out my crank, as it's still the original 24 speed, so was thinking of single cog at the front? I don't really use the other two anyway. I also need to remove some links out of my chain, because it is slacker than the preverbial! Oh, and a beefy tyre for the rear, was thinking a 2.35?Cheers Nickkkkk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Post pics / spec and we will be much more use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirius Posted April 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Thats a useful link there, made interesting reading, thanks for posting,Yeah post up some pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfoster23681 Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 At this moment in time I have no means of getting the pics on the comp, as I'm not at home. Will post some pics later on today, but be warned! It's a tank! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirius Posted April 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 (edited) It'll be good to see it Edited April 24, 2009 by Sirius Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfoster23681 Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Well here we go, feel free to laugh and take the .......... all you want!!!! I don't care! So there it is in all its glory! I did warn you!Spec is:Barracuda Subway frame (or equivalent (multibranded))Tranz-X Stem (halfords!)Club Roost grips (well worn)Generic barsShimano Deore Easy Shifters?Magura Hs33s front and rearMagura red padsMaxima Tracer crankDeore LX rear mechMavic D521 rims front and rearShimano Deore LX hubsVuelta 1.95 tyres (shocking I know)Victor VP-565 pedalsKona Project 2 forksGeneric SeatpostSeat nicked off my old £60 Brand new Parallax MTB bikeThink thats it.........And before you ask, the dogs name is RoobarbAnd I included a pic of my kids because they rock. All clever little sods, and I'm well proud of them!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 Well here we go, feel free to laugh and take the .......... all you want!!!! I don't care! New crankset and new hub really is a must. Your probably better off buying a cheaper trials bike in the f/s wanted and leaving your old bike as it will probably work out cheaper in the long run than doing up your current bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfoster23681 Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 New crankset and new hub really is a must. Your probably better off buying a cheaper trials bike in the f/s wanted and leaving your old bike as it will probably work out cheaper in the long run than doing up your current bike.Like I said though, I like a difficult project! And it's only for messing about on. It's a slow process! And about the crank, I think its on it's way out anyway.......clicking on the left. Looks like its moving slightly, and it can only get worse!I'm a right pain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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