Ollied Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 Sounds dumb, but im new to trials and used to bmx, we used to line them up with our forks but now im not sure, so how do i set up my bars on trials ? Thanks,Ollied Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Fisher Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 There isnt a pacific way , its down to each riders preferance . the more forward the bars are gives a "tgs" feal while going further back give a "streety" feal. Just ride your bike and make adjustments untill your happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixed Pants™ Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 There isnt a pacific way , its down to each riders preferance . the more forward the bars are gives a "tgs" feal while going further back give a "streety" feal. Just ride your bike and make adjustments untill your happy with it.So you don't have to cross an ocean to find out? The further forward they're tilted the more stable it will feel on the back wheel, because it'll make you a bit more upright, if they're swept back it'll feel easy to pull up the front to manual but will be a bit sloppy feeling on the back wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew62 Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 I like the Atlantic way for my bars! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Moss Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 I prefer my bars to be forword and i do think that it helps with balance and feel when youre on youre back wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totaltrials Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 It all depends on your bike,the type of set up you already have, what bars you have and the style of your riding.In general if you bunny hop a lot you should have them swept back slightly. If you do a lot of sidehopping, have them more forward, this makes it easier to pull upwards in the direction you're going when you sidehop. From my experience, it makes a hell of a difference.I tend to go a slightly more forward but not too much. This way it's helpful for sidehops as well as tapping and other technical moves, where as having them set up simply for bunnyhops will make other moves a lot harder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted October 20, 2009 Report Share Posted October 20, 2009 I generally just set mine up so that they're properly tightened, then just loosen the bolts off about a quarter turn each. Just stand over your bike and tweak the bars until they feel 'natural'. I generally don't bother messing around too much with the angle of them 'cos it just seems that when I'm comfortable riding my bike, everything feels fine.OBM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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