oblongbob Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Ok I'm pretty new to this trials game, and probably shouldn't be so excited about this, but I've a big grin on my face.When I got my bike a few days ago, I was sure it was broken as it just wouldn't do what it was told. A few evenings mucking about and I'm well pleased with the result.I'm sure it looked ragged as hell, but it felt good!I do have one question for someone more experienced.....my bike is a diamondback kabuki mono. Apparently its got an 1150mm wheelbase. Looking at everything else in the world of trials this seems like supertanker length. I haven't actually measured it yet, and we're moving home and the measuring tape is in Glasgow and I'm in York at the moment, so not likely to do so. But if it is true, is this going to cause me problems with learning? Any advice would be greatfully received. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke_zoo Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Should'nt matter... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Yoshi Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Ok I'm pretty new to this trials game, and probably shouldn't be so excited about this, but I've a big grin on my face.When I got my bike a few days ago, I was sure it was broken as it just wouldn't do what it was told. A few evenings mucking about and I'm well pleased with the result.I'm sure it looked ragged as hell, but it felt good!I do have one question for someone more experienced.....my bike is a diamondback kabuki mono. Apparently its got an 1150mm wheelbase. Looking at everything else in the world of trials this seems like supertanker length. I haven't actually measured it yet, and we're moving home and the measuring tape is in Glasgow and I'm in York at the moment, so not likely to do so. But if it is true, is this going to cause me problems with learning? Any advice would be greatfully received.Shouldnt be a problem. Wats the whole geo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Griffiths Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 i learnt on a tekiya the down grade of the kbouki once they are on the back wheel they are fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oblongbob Posted July 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Shouldnt be a problem. Wats the whole geo?The only other stat I have is that the BB height is 350mm.Adam - It's good to hear you used the tekiya and found it OK. Not had a chance to ride anyone else's trials bike, so don't have anything to compare it against. I had imagined it would be easier to lift the front wheel, so was a little surprised it felt heavy, but now I realise I am probably not used to shifting my weight around enough. I'm 6'3" so I guess a fairly long WB isn't such a problem as if I was little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty M Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 I doubt thats the bb height my friend. Perhaps 35mm.Just use the search to check for a topic on the bike, if that fails just google it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Could be the BB height from the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oblongbob Posted July 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Just quoting the website, presume it is BB to floor, rather than BB rise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staphan Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 How tall are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onza rider.. Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Well done mate keep on trying and you will get the hang of it !. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinkdougie Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 Ok I'm pretty new to this trials game, and probably shouldn't be so excited about this, but I've a big grin on my face.When I got my bike a few days ago, I was sure it was broken as it just wouldn't do what it was told. A few evenings mucking about and I'm well pleased with the result.I'm sure it looked ragged as hell, but it felt good!I do have one question for someone more experienced.....my bike is a diamondback kabuki mono. Apparently its got an 1150mm wheelbase. Looking at everything else in the world of trials this seems like supertanker length. I haven't actually measured it yet, and we're moving home and the measuring tape is in Glasgow and I'm in York at the moment, so not likely to do so. But if it is true, is this going to cause me problems with learning? Any advice would be greatfully received.If your new, having an awesome bike doesnt really effect it, just keep practising on that until u get better then 6 months down the line change if you want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdmackay Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 (edited) Well... it says on your profile you ride Stock... if you bike is 1050 that is actually super short for a stock.EDIT: Just read the post again. You said 1150.That is crazy long! I don't see that being the case. Never heard of bikes being that long. Edited July 29, 2009 by hdmackay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oblongbob Posted July 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 (edited) Superlong indeed! Check out the Diamondback website....as I said, haven't confirmed it yet, but it does seem a tad excessive!Quoting the website:"Kabuki Mono Diamondback KABUKI MONO:The KABUKI MONO is the perfect bike for ripping up the urban play ground. With top name braking, stiff and specific trials frame with CNC plates and yokes and hydroformed down tube.The single speed converter allows the quick and easy change over to gears, but who needs gears when this bike will help you clean any section. Wheelbase: 1150mm BB height: 350mm"In response to Staphan, I'm 6'3", which I guess is 190.5 if you like metric... So pretty tall.EDIT - If anyone is curious - http://www.diamondback.co.uk/bikedetails.a...g=165&pt=16 Edited July 29, 2009 by oblongbob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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