alex_trials Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 A mate of mine has recently bought a Saracen Flea 3 and I had a go on it seeing as I'm interested in getting into trials. I felt like I was really leaning over the front wheel and didn't feel very balanced. Is this normal on a trials bike or is it just this particular bike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 I'd say it's just the bike. It's not got the best geo in the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex_trials Posted April 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 (edited) For my height 5ft 9" and weight, around 145lbs, would a mod be better? Edited April 29, 2009 by alex_trials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickdonboy Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 For my height 5ft 9" and weight, around 145lbs, would a mod be better?yeah im 5'10/11" and im on mod, feel to small on stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke-O Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 Yeah well i ride a Onza T-Pro and im 5ft 9" too and feels fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex_trials Posted April 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 Does it feel like you are right over the front wheel on most trials bikes then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigamac Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 (edited) I'm 5'8" and i ride mod. But when i can i'm going to change to stock. After riding my mates bikes and so on i ride smoother on a stock.It's all personal preference so try loads of peoples bikes before you buy a bike yourself.EDIT: and i weigh 11 stone. Edited April 30, 2009 by bigamac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex_trials Posted April 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 The only problem is I know nobody whatsoever that rides trials, so I can't try any out. I was thinking of going to AshCycles in London and trying some out there as they have a lot of Onza's (both mod and stock).Thanks for the help,Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigamac Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 The only problem is I know nobody whatsoever that rides trials, so I can't try any out. I was thinking of going to AshCycles in London and trying some out there as they have a lot of Onza's (both mod and stock).Thanks for the help,AlexWhere abouts do you live then? I can almost assure you there are some riders within some reachable distance from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginger allen echo Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 yeah im 5'10/11"Lanky b*****d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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