musicality Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 I am 6ft2" and 11 stone, about a month and a half ago I purchased a 26" onza t-raptor thinking that due to my height I thought I would be better off with larger wheels. I have since rode with some friends who all ride mods, I had a go on one and found it to be much easier to ride. my t-raptor will take a 24" wheel, can I have some of your opinions on whether or not to buy a set of 24" rims or buy a new bike with 20" wheels alternatively I could keep a 26" wheel on it. Let me know what you all think?cheers guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannytrialskid Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 I am 6ft2" and 11 stone, about a month and a half ago I purchased a 26" onza t-raptor thinking that due to my height I thought I would be better off with larger wheels. I have since rode with some friends who all ride mods, I had a go on one and found it to be much easier to ride. my t-raptor will take a 24" wheel, can I have some of your opinions on whether or not to buy a set of 24" rims or buy a new bike with 20" wheels alternatively I could keep a 26" wheel on it. Let me know what you all think?cheers guysI think that a 20" is better, because the bike is smaller and most probably lighter. Also a 24" + don't look as good to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossMcd Posted August 23, 2009 Report Share Posted August 23, 2009 Its all down to personal preference I prefer stock whereas I started trials on a mod because it got me started. But moving to stock I improved shit loads more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spektrum Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Its really preference and terrain. If you like riding more natural such as rocks or objects that larger wheels can easily go over then you should stick with a stock. Mods are easier to move around on because of size yet their small wheels may have trouble rolling over some obstacles. In the end you can ride any terrain with any bike, but if you like the feel of a mod better i'd say go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy. Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 if i were you i would go with stock because you are quite tall,but you can still get 20" as you could keep that under control aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamant jamesie Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 stock is so much nicer to ride and easyer to control i tryed to start on mod and just done nothing but fell off :L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 It's all down to personal preference. Go to a group ride and have a go on a few different bikes before you buy. I'd say you'd be better off with a stock though, I'm only 5'11 and I ride stock, when I started i was about 5'7-8 and rode mod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan_echo26 Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 I have to agree with Ross. It is really just preference.I ride stock and I prefer it but I probably ride better on mod. I find stock much more fun though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loonytoon Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 As a couple of people have said it mostly down to personal preference an what you find the most comfortable an easy to ride, if you do go to a mod there are long mod frames out there which would suit your height better. The idea of going to a group ride is a awesome idea as you can have a go on all manner of stock or mod bikes, you might find its just something silly like just the wrong set up on your current stock.cheers Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen G. Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 i would say that mod would be easier to learn on because they are lighter and easier to move around and spin. i ride a mod bike and i am learning on it fine. i hope this advice will help you make a desicion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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