Luke.P Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 Hello all, i am 6ft 2 and half and i ride a echo lite mod. I have only been riding 2months but i am unsure if i am to big for a mod, would i progress more on a stock any opinions? My video Thats me on my mod if you would like to see. ^^ And just wonderd, What are the differences asin Gaps, Sidehops etc i am guessing you can sidehop alot bigger on a mod? cheers luke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borat Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 Yeah man, you look too lanky on that echo. Go stock and get the 07 echo control. Best stock frame, ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke.P Posted January 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 Yeah man, you look too lanky on that echo. Go stock and get the 07 echo control. Best stock frame, ever! I dont know what to do lol if i did go stock i was thinking gu or something. cheers luke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke.P Posted January 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 (edited) Anyone else got any views or opinions? Cheers Luke Edited January 16, 2010 by Luke.P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 You look fine, just need to get better man keep riding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 (edited) Stock. If you want an 07 control, harmertrials has one for sale for cheap. Well, his is actually an 06. Edited January 16, 2010 by Revolver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke.P Posted January 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 Stock. If you want an 07 control, harmertrials has one for sale for cheap. Well, his is actually an 06. Do you think id improve more because i am taller? i have noticed when i had a little ride today since the snow has cleared i have got alot better on the mod can do 6pallets and wheelswap 6pallets which i think it really wierd considering not riding for a while because of the weather. Stock bike look really nice, just wondering with me being so new to trials would i still be able to keep improving at the rate i am at the minute but on a bigger bike lol ? hard question but thanks for you help If i did go stock id want to swap my bike aswell as some cash if needed. Thanks for you help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 (edited) You live in Nottingham? Come out one day when some of the lboro lads are down, and you can try a stock and see. Do you have a car? There's a lboro or bunny ride tomorrow, so you could even go to that. Edited January 16, 2010 by Revolver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke.P Posted January 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 You live in Nottingham? Come out one day when some of the lboro lads are down, and you can try a stock and see. Do you have a car? There's a lboro or bunny ride tomorrow, so you could even go to that. Ollerton just outside of mansfield. Nope dont have a car :/ aint passed my test yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 Mansfield, eh? Send a PM to Mikey C and padarik. Paddy has a stock GU, or at least he did when I saw him last. Mikey might even have a stock, he was talking about building one. Hurry up and pass your test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke.P Posted January 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 Mansfield, eh? Send a PM to Mikey C and padarik. Paddy has a stock GU, or at least he did when I saw him last. Mikey might even have a stock, he was talking about building one. Hurry up and pass your test. Haha yea i will do and i talk to mikey all time, i think he is keeping that stock for himself. He is the only trials rider i know and have ridden with, So i need to pass to go on some rides and learn. I would love to have a gu stock they look nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 Ride his stock! You don't have to buy it from him, ride it, see if you're better on it. See if he'll let you take it out for the day, that way you can get used to it enough to see properly. Anyway, if you like it, buy one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke.P Posted January 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 Ride his stock! You don't have to buy it from him, ride it, see if you're better on it. See if he'll let you take it out for the day, that way you can get used to it enough to see properly. Anyway, if you like it, buy one. Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigamac Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 I'm thinking carry on riding mod, then see how you feel after you've been riding for a lil longer. Ride peoples stocks while out on rides and see how you feel on them. + for only 2 months riding, your doing very good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukasMcNeal Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 (edited) I think your fine, Im 6ft 2 and i've just bought a bigger/higher stem and it feels fine. Also your pretty good for about 2 months! I think all you need is better control on the back wheel then you'll be fine. But honestly you look fine and I would stick with mod for longer IMO. Edit: I could see quite what stem you had but I use this one and its fine for someone my height http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?pr...;category_id=29 Also look at Martin Grainger he is pretty tall and pretty good! Edited January 17, 2010 by LukasMcNeal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0zzy Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 pretty sure rick koeock is like that tall and it certainly doesnt stop him... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke.P Posted January 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 I think i am swapping my bike for a stock now anyways. Thanks for your help. luke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 There's nothing stopping a tall rider from riding a mod, but obviously they won't feel cramped on a mod, they'll feel fine. If our dude here is feeling cramped, then it means he could do with a stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsrider.chris Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 i think your fine on mod im 6ft 1 and i have a limey 2 . and i ride fine chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 im 6ft 1 and i have a limey 2 . and i ride fine But that's you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsrider.chris Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 But that's you... yeah but he asked if he was too tall . just sayin im around the same and i ride mod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 yeah but he asked if he was too tall . just sayin im around the same and i ride mod. True... but because most people who are tall use a stock, according to that logic YOU'RE DOING IT WRONG. See? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke.P Posted January 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 There's nothing stopping a tall rider from riding a mod, but obviously they won't feel cramped on a mod, they'll feel fine. If our dude here is feeling cramped, then it means he could do with a stock. Yea i am sure you could force yourself to ride a mod if you was really tall, but i want more room and stock seems to look good at the moment. So i think i am going to go stock or a modstock. Thanks for your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 If you can't find a swap deal, if you go for a modstock frame you can use your current cranks, freewheel and hubs, and brakes. Probably bars too, pedals... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke.P Posted January 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 (edited) If you can't find a swap deal, if you go for a modstock frame you can use your current cranks, freewheel and hubs, and brakes. Probably bars too, pedals... Hopefully i am swapping for an adamant a1 Do you rate them at all? i know neil T had one and also has damon W rode one of these in the trialtech vid ? not sure<< Thanks Luke. Edited January 17, 2010 by Luke.P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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