André Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Hi there, i'm coming back to trials after many years off. I'm unclear on the exact difference between stock and modstock. I'm guessing modstock is a singlespeed stock bike with no seat? Is the geometry specifically different between the two types of bike? Also I notice that they are making some frames in short and long versions (such as the Echo Control). Is this difference in length and geometry simply personal preference or is one length designed to perform better for a certain style of riding / type of environment? I imagine the answers to these questions are common knowledge to most riders these days, so I apologise if it's a dumb thing to ask but there were not many different trials specific frames around back when I origionally started riding. I've had a quick search for some answers but I didn't notice anything, perhaps it's just too fundamental! Many thanks for your time and help, André Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Modstock is just a normal stock frame, but with mod bike rear hub spacing. So it has a rear spacing of 116mm rather than 135mm.Generally, long bikes are better for natural riding, and short bikes are better for street(bunnyhops and spins and such). But really it's down to personal preference.Simple as that, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale-Hill Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Generally, long bikes are better for natural riding, and short bikes are better for street(bunnyhops and spins and such). But really it's down to personal preference.Wow Ben you said the totally opposite to what I was going to say. But then again I like short bike for natty as you can throw them around more. All just personal preference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Depends what style of street and what style of natty you ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
André Posted July 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Modstock is just a normal stock frame, but with mod bike rear hub spacing. So it has a rear spacing of 116mm rather than 135mm.Generally, long bikes are better for natural riding, and short bikes are better for street(bunnyhops and spins and such). But really it's down to personal preference.Simple as that,Thanks a lot for that information. I now understand! So can Stock and Modstock compete in the same competitions? Or are there separate categories? What advantage would the narrower Modstock frame have over a Stock frame? Perhaps there's a weight saving? Many thanks for the advice, André Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 (edited) They go into the same category. The only difference is the fact that "normal" stock frames have a mech hanger and a tensioner.Modstocks have horizontal dropouts and use snail cams with no mech hanger needed Edited July 28, 2009 by Ben John-Hynes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
André Posted July 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 They go into the same category. The only difference is the fact that "normal" stock frames have a mech hanger and a tensioner.Modstocks have horizontal dropouts and use snail cams with no mech hanger neededThanks again Ben, that's really useful info. I have never ridden a Modstock so I will have a look for one and give it a try, I do like to have a seat when i'm riding though! Thanks again, André Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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