shamage Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Hi there im looking to start trial biking, as i dont want to continue with bmx as i am getting nowhere.How hard is it to learn trial basics and are there certain aspects which help u learn better quicker, like having muscle etc.How hard is it to learn to balance, i couldnt manual or even keep my tyre up on a bmxIf i was to buy a trial bike what influences my decision on 20/24/26 inch, is it my height?I dont know if this helps butim 5 foot 10 inches tallim 10 stone/140 poundsim 117 pounds of muscle massIs trial biking more about learning tricks or is it more a thing your either good or bad at kinda like bmx.and if i have around £300 to spend what should i get?Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshlyd1 Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 You dont have to be muscular or strong you just need to be explosive in all your moves and it is more about the teqnique aspect and getting hang of useing the brakes at different times .At first it takes not long or along time to learn things it dipends on how you learn too.Also going on local rides will improve your riding imenselyHope i have helped Josh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirt jumper jake Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Hi there im looking to start trial biking, as i dont want to continue with bmx as i am getting nowhere.How hard is it to learn trial basics and are there certain aspects which help u learn better quicker, like having muscle etc.How hard is it to learn to balance, i couldnt manual or even keep my tyre up on a bmxIf i was to buy a trial bike what influences my decision on 20/24/26 inch, is it my height?I dont know if this helps butim 5 foot 10 inches tallim 10 stone/140 poundsim 117 pounds of muscle massIs trial biking more about learning tricks or is it more a thing your either good or bad at kinda like bmx.and if i have around £300 to spend what should i get?ThanksHi there, judging by your weight and height your nearly exactly the same dimensions as me, trials does take a while to catch the basics but once you've got lunging and sidehops etc. nailed you just need to have the balls really. £300 will get you a good decent starters bike have a look on ebay as i recently bought my new bike on there and occasionally there are some really good spec bargains pop up on there. I would get a 20" wheeled bike as they're good to learn i found, some like a good spec Onza t-pro or a Monty 221/219 is a good starter bike, have a look on Tarty bikes to get a good idea at what your looking for so you don't get scammed on ebay.Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miffting Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Confidence is a key point when learning. Make sure you follow through with everything and try not to pull out of things at the last minute, but dont try anything too hard for your ability. Work your way up slowly and get the techniques spot on. Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamage Posted April 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 thanks guys , how long does it take to learn how to like hop on your back Tyre, and is this controlled by brakes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Vandart Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Learning trials is all about reliseing you can already do things.By this i mean your body can already do it but you need to get your head around it.Once you teach your brain that you can do it it is amazing at how easily you do things you thought you would never do.As for learning to hop on the back wheel, check out ryan leech tutorials on you tube, ryan leech's site or better still get the DVD.It makes it a hell of a lot easier.Also relax on your bike, the tendancy is to stiffen up when you think things are not going right, by loosening up it becomes easier.maifting is spot on with the comment of folowing through. I got this into the heads of my kids and they were away.your more likely to hurt yerself bailing out at the last minute than if something goes a little bit wrong.Good luck, and definately buy your bike second hand.Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamage Posted April 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Thanks again, so how do brakes come into trials, what do they help with, also why isn't it possibly to hop on a bmx bike on the back wheel.Also 20 inch or 24 inch as a starter bike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogo Posted April 27, 2009 Report Share Posted April 27, 2009 Get to a ride and have a look. Its the best way to help yourself get into the sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sstein Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 (edited) Thanks again, so how do brakes come into trials, what do they help with, also why isn't it possibly to hop on a bmx bike on the back wheel.Also 20 inch or 24 inch as a starter bike?It is possible to hop around on the back wheel of a bmx, it is just a hell of a lot harder. I would say that 20" would be better to start off on as they are so easy to control, whereas 24" are an aquired taste if you catch my drift.As for having a go, come to london on saturday, there will be a couple of us riding and it should be a good experience, bring your bmx and have a laugh! Edited April 28, 2009 by sstein Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaïr Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Learning trials is all about reliseing you can already do things.By this i mean your body can already do it but you need to get your head around it.Once you teach your brain that you can do it it is amazing at how easily you do things you thought you would never do.I don't think this is really true... If you look it at that way, you could also say that I'm the best in EVERY sport but I just don't 'realise' it yet .But you're right with the teaching though , practice makes perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echo rider tom Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 it takes time to find your balance so dont get strestit is good to start on a 20'' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials ryan Posted May 2, 2009 Report Share Posted May 2, 2009 Hi the best bike for you would be a 20" as you are used to riding a bmx, a good recomendation for a starter bike would be a Onza Bird 2009. They are great for learning on and balance takes a while, its not about learning it its about finding your balance point which could take a few days or weeks.Here is a link for that bike i recomended:http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?pr...;category_id=10Ryan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack101311 Posted May 5, 2009 Report Share Posted May 5, 2009 In the amazing trials world its upper body strength needed, (arms, shoulders, chest, and legs although that isn't upper body it's just another muscle point needed) but i don't have much but you workout while riding really. Firstly you will have no problem pulling the front end of your bike up because they are so much lighter (you'll be surprised). The sport is mainly about tricks, but more the thrill of tricks and then you'll understand the love of riding. Once you can wheelie and stop in a wheelie using your back brake then push of again and stop again (all this is without putting your foot or front wheel down) then you will be able to back-hop a few times and when you can do that do the wheelie lift your bike up (back-hop but forwards) pull your back brake hold it until you've touched down on the ground and there you'll have your self a lerch.And bike wise, not many people ride 24" trials, it is mainly 20" and 26". If You are used to riding BMX then a 20" will suit you they are the same wheel size. I also find it easier to throw my weight around on a 20" more. But a comfortable ride is a 26" which have bigger wheels. A first bike Onza Bird 09 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Onza-Bird-2009-Trials-Bike/dp/B001DHIB1O postage on this one is £16 this is a great bike front cable disc can easily be upgraded to a hydraulic disc, found easily on the for sale section of this very website or a magura hs33 also found on this very website. I have also found you same bike different website http://www.ashcycles.com/power/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1279¤cy=BP not sure on the postage for this one something for you to look into.Hope i was of assist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mission Prodigy Trials. Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 In the amazing trials world its upper body strength needed, (arms, shoulders, chest, and legs although that isn't upper body it's just another muscle point needed) but i don't have much but you workout while riding really. Firstly you will have no problem pulling the front end of your bike up because they are so much lighter (you'll be surprised). The sport is mainly about tricks, but more the thrill of tricks and then you'll understand the love of riding. Once you can wheelie and stop in a wheelie using your back brake then push of again and stop again (all this is without putting your foot or front wheel down) then you will be able to back-hop a few times and when you can do that do the wheelie lift your bike up (back-hop but forwards) pull your back brake hold it until you've touched down on the ground and there you'll have your self a lerch.And bike wise, not many people ride 24" trials, it is mainly 20" and 26". If You are used to riding BMX then a 20" will suit you they are the same wheel size. I also find it easier to throw my weight around on a 20" more. But a comfortable ride is a 26" which have bigger wheels. A first bike Onza Bird 09 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Onza-Bird-2009-Trials-Bike/dp/B001DHIB1O postage on this one is £16 this is a great bike front cable disc can easily be upgraded to a hydraulic disc, found easily on the for sale section of this very website or a magura hs33 also found on this very website. I have also found you same bike different website http://www.ashcycles.com/power/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1279¤cy=BP not sure on the postage for this one something for you to look into.There all good bikes get a 20" for starters mate.Hope i was of assist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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