Spektrum Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Hi everyone, i just picked up trials riding a month or two ago and i wanted to get a little more serious and perhaps buy an actual trials bike. I know trial riding is big in the UK but in America its quite hard to find bikes. I've been stuck using my little brothers Trek mountain bike which basically fits like a BMX bike for me. I'm fairly tall about 6'1 or so, 154 pounds or 68.5kg so i'm not sure what size frame i should be looking at. Ideally i want to get the inspired fourplay frame however i am unsure of how a trials frame compares to a normal frame in terms of fitting. To cut to the chase, Im trying to find a decent Stock or 24'' frame/ and or complete bikeset that would fit someone 6 feet tall. I would also be willing to use a mountain bike that is suited for trials riding. Also it would be great if the supplier was from the USA, however i am willing to order from europe. My price range is $1,300 US dollars or around 840 pounds, i willing be willing to spend up to 900 or so but i cant really go higher. Any advice is welcome, and i hope to be around this site in the future : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebizap Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Im new to the trials also.From the states too! Seattle, WAI have found a few good online stores here in the US.Trialspads.com (They carry Inspired, trialtech and others)Webcyclery.com (lots of echo stuff, they do pre-assembled and built to order bikes, mod and stock)Midwestbiketrials.com (similar brands to web)So far these are three sites i have been looking at to put my bike together. Mine is a blue Inspired fourplay, should be here thursday! But i still need alot of parts to complete it.Hope these get you started good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 (edited) Buying from the UK isn't a bad idea. The exchange rate is in your favor at the moment, the only problem is postage, which could cost around $200 which ends up being about a quarter of your budget gone, as opposed to buying from the USA in which postage will be $30-$40 for a full bike.Have a look at the shops listed in this thread:http://www.trials-forum.co.uk/forum/index....=105504&hl=I think that's pretty much all of them.If you still decide to buy from here, have a look on tartybikes, and this:http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?pr...;category_id=50Get in touch with them and tell them you have £900 inc postage to spend and they might be able to sort you out with something at that price. Where are you in the states? Edited May 20, 2009 by JT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am-i-bothered Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Try the for sale section section on observedtrials.net They are mostly from the US Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianatrials Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Just go to tarty's Have a look in the 24" section. You could probably get an inspired for somewhere around your price range. If not, you could get a darn nice 26" for your budget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spektrum Posted May 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Alright thanks a lot for all the great links, Im in NY, NY. I have to run at the moment but ill be checking through all of them tonight. Thanks again : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Im in NY, NY.So good they named it twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spektrum Posted May 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 I've been looking at the pre built fourplay, http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?pr...;category_id=50 which comes out to around $1,400 US dollars without shipping (not sure shipping is included). I;m riding a almost brand new Trek Soho which i won in a contest; i hope to be selling this soon to help pay for the new bike. Just wondering, the bike in the link i mentioned earlier would fit me right? Also if there are any other good 24'' or 26'' bikes that you would recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jitters Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Good start there, Rebizap. Another yank, here.Also check out these guys. I've gotten nice service and some really good sale prices on various things.Tarty is also TOP NOTCH in my book. Very helpful and superfast service and delivery.-GaryUnique trialshttp://uniquetrials.com/V3/index.htmlHugo at HB trials in Canada. Puts some good stuff on sale sometimes.http://www.hbtrials.com/and trialsinhttp://www.trialsin.com/catalog/index.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indianatrials Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 I've been looking at the pre built fourplay, http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?pr...;category_id=50 which comes out to around $1,400 US dollars without shipping (not sure shipping is included). I;m riding a almost brand new Trek Soho which i won in a contest; i hope to be selling this soon to help pay for the new bike. Just wondering, the bike in the link i mentioned earlier would fit me right? Also if there are any other good 24'' or 26'' bikes that you would recommend.That would be good, but if your going to spend that much dough, you might as well get this: http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?pr...;category_id=47 Or something like it. The 24" might be a wee bit better to learn on, but if your going to be doing comps it wouldnt be as good. Where are you in the U.S.? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials ryan Posted May 20, 2009 Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 Hi welcome to trials,Tartybikes ship world wide very reliable and great service.Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spektrum Posted May 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2009 That would be good, but if your going to spend that much dough, you might as well get this: http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?pr...;category_id=47 Or something like it. The 24" might be a wee bit better to learn on, but if your going to be doing comps it wouldnt be as good. Where are you in the U.S.?Manhattan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.