trialsmax04 Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 Hi,Im starting to feel a bit uncomfortable on my monty 221ti. Ive come to the point where i can not get any better. Im 16, and im 5' 11. I weigh 13 stone and when i ride my 26 inch mountain bike, i can hop higher than on my monty. Any one had the same experiance with a mod? Would a stock be a better option?max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronz Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 (edited) I dunno really, it's personal preference so I don't think someone can properly answer it for you. I'm 6'4" and 14.5 stone, and comfortable ride mod (though I think I might look a bit of a tit). Edited May 7, 2009 by Bronz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsmax04 Posted May 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 WOW! Thas sounds cool. Maybe its just my frame that im uncomfortable on. As my mate has a t-bird and that felt more natural to ride.max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psycholist Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 My guess is you need to raise the handlebars on the mod if you're having trouble bunnyhopping but can hop other bikes. The only people I know with mod bikes are over 6 feet tall, so height isn't that big a deal, just get the stretch from the cranks to the bars right... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 Sounds just like me when I moved to stock, I was 5'10 and about 12 stone, best decision I ever made. You could try a longer mod frame, but I'd say just try and ride a stock if you can and try it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam F Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 12 stone of muscle or 12 stone of fat Mr Muely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 (edited) I was pretty thin at that point, not six pack thin but I was getting there. (Then winter came and I failed dismally). Edited May 7, 2009 by Muel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsmax04 Posted May 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 Sounds just like me when I moved to stock, I was 5'10 and about 12 stone, best decision I ever made. You could try a longer mod frame, but I'd say just try and ride a stock if you can and try it out!I think thats the way im going to go muel. In the summer im going to try and get down to plymouth for a ride with the guys down there. Hopefully someone will let me try one out.Id like to get down ther sooner really, but ive got my exams coming up and i just cant spare the time.max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 If you can make it to a group ride or two it'd be really handy for you to try a couple of peoples' bikes out for size and really help you to make a more informed decision before diving in at the deep end.There's a fair few of us out in Plymouth most weekends (including this Saturday if you fancy it) so keep an eye on the Rides/Locations subforum edit; you had the right idea as I was posting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsmax04 Posted May 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 If you can make it to a group ride or two it'd be really handy for you to try a couple of peoples' bikes out for size and really help you to make a more informed decision before diving in at the deep end.There's a fair few of us out in Plymouth most weekends (including this Saturday if you fancy it) so keep an eye on the Rides/Locations subforum edit; you had the right idea as I was posting!Cheers man! Like i said, im going to defonatly come down some time soon. Just possibly not in the next 3 or so weeks because of my exams and some pretty big moto-trials (nell and ron higgins national)cheers for all the help max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdmackay Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 Do bear in mind that Monty's are very short bikes. You should have a go on a frame that's like 1030-1040 and see how it feels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigamac Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 If I'm thinking of the right frame that your riding. It is a awfully short and low frame. This could be why your struggling. Anyone tell me if I'm right or wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 I was pretty thin at that point, not six pack thin but I was getting there. (Then winter came and I failed dismally).Fat boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsmax04 Posted May 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Its a Monty 221ti im thinking its 06 or 07.cheers for the help guys.max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 Fat boy.Skinny geek.From the pics I thought your's was an 04 Max? Not certain though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsmax04 Posted May 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 you could be right muel. I dont know why i said it was an 06. There was a monty back along in the forsale section on here, and the guy had it up as an 05. But someone commented saying the 05's had disc mounts on. Mine has the disk mounts so im presuming its 05 onwards. Probly not 07 though lolmax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
middleageman Posted May 8, 2009 Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 I had a mod/stock predicament, although when choosing my 1st bike. Mine was not down to height or weight as I thought, but maybe down to my age (40). On the idea of purchasing a mod, I thought I might look like a Dad doing his Son's paper round.Or even worse....My advice, is ignore logic and go for your gut feeling! (I did, and bought a 24 ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsmax04 Posted May 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2009 haha that made me laugh!Im starting to think its just my riding ability thats holding me back not the bike. Just need somewhere to practice really.max Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 22tis are very short mods as well....which wont help, maybe something pythong length would be more suited? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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