cthomson Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 I just finished building up an Inspired Fourplay, and I'm finding it very difficult to get the front end up, when I'm "J-hopping" or anything of that variety. So, my question is, what can/should I be replacing to solve this problem? Or should I just suck it up and learn to use it as is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 (edited) Apparently a J-hop is a bunnyhop. You may need to either - Tilt your bars back, put stackers under your stem, buy new, higher bars, or buy a new, higher stem, or any combination of those, in order of how much of a faff it is. How new are you to trials? If you are used to a trials bike, this should be easy to bunny hop and a spec alteration will more likely be the solution. If you are new to trials, it could be technique too. Edited November 8, 2010 by Revolver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John - Hynes Posted November 7, 2010 Report Share Posted November 7, 2010 Practice makes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cthomson Posted November 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 Apparently a J-hop is a bunnyhop. You may need to either - Tilt your bars back, put stackers under your stem, buy new, higher bars, or buy a new, higher stem, or any combination of those, in order of how much of a faff it is. How new are you to trials? If you are used to a trials bike, this should be easy to bunny hop and a spec alteration will more likely be the solution. If you are new to trials, it could be technique too. Ok thanks for the tips. This is the first trials bike I've owned, but I've ridden other peoples. Before, I was using my MTB to do some "trailsish" stuff and thought I'd build one up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dušan Posted November 8, 2010 Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 I dont find inspired very good bikes to start trials with..... although they are nice looking and riding.... it aint pure trials.... and some stuff might be harder to practice on it imho.... but some will be ofc easier...but nothing is impossible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dušan Posted November 8, 2010 Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 I dont find inspired very good bikes to start trials with..... although they are nice looking and riding.... it aint pure trials.... and some stuff might be harder to practice on it imho.... but some will be ofc easier...but nothing is impossible slow net double post sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cthomson Posted November 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 I dont find inspired very good bikes to start trials with..... although they are nice looking and riding.... it aint pure trials.... and some stuff might be harder to practice on it imho.... but some will be ofc easier...but nothing is impossible Well, I'm leaning more towards an urban/street style, and less pure trials, so I was told this was one of the best bikes out there for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted November 8, 2010 Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 Post a pic of your bike up it, see what you got on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew62 Posted November 8, 2010 Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 It is. Don''t be fooled, its an amazing bike. It is true it's not great for pure trials. Gaps can be awkward, taps...never tried them on mine, sidehops......only ever do them rolling so i don't know but from my experience it has made traditional, normal, Uk, whateverthehellyouwanttocallshittrialstrials harder but what it is, is the most fun bike you'll ever ride and it makes me smile every time i ride mine and i wouldn't swap it for anything. To me street trials is what it's all about so if you're in to that sort of thing then the Inspired will see you well. If it's tricky to get it up, just make the front higher however you can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cthomson Posted November 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 It is. Don''t be fooled, its an amazing bike. It is true it's not great for pure trials. Gaps can be awkward, taps...never tried them on mine, sidehops......only ever do them rolling so i don't know but from my experience it has made traditional, normal, Uk, whateverthehellyouwanttocallshittrialstrials harder but what it is, is the most fun bike you'll ever ride and it makes me smile every time i ride mine and i wouldn't swap it for anything. To me street trials is what it's all about so if you're in to that sort of thing then the Inspired will see you well. If it's tricky to get it up, just make the front higher however you can! Well now that's good to hear Yeah, I'm super excited to really get some good riding in on it. But yeah, I'll see if I can get some spacers in there, if not that, new bars and stem. Post a pic of your bike up it, see what you got on there. Will do, when I get home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cthomson Posted November 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 Pics of my bike. http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/5858470/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 I'd say you need a shorter, higher stem on that, and I'd also cut the bars down a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew62 Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 Pics of my bike. http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/5858470/ You my friend need to roll back your bars a lot. A shorter stem will help but for now get those bars right back - they are extremely far forward! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cthomson Posted November 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 You my friend need to roll back your bars a lot. A shorter stem will help but for now get those bars right back - they are extremely far forward! Ok, thanks. I'm still just learning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew62 Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 Most trials riders will tell you (and do themselves) to run there 'riser' bars ridiculously far forward so that the rise itself is actually making the reach of the bike longer rather than give any height (if you catch my drift). But what the f**k do they know? Everytime i see this i die a little and see no point in it. I used to ride more normal trials and had my bars forward a bit, but not to the extent some kids go - it's got a bit silly. These days my bars are rolled back a fair bit. T'aint great for trials but it feels beautiful overall and of course that is on an Inspired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cthomson Posted November 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 Most trials riders will tell you (and do themselves) to run there 'riser' bars ridiculously far forward so that the rise itself is actually making the reach of the bike longer rather than give any height (if you catch my drift). But what the f**k do they know? Everytime i see this i die a little and see no point in it. I used to ride more normal trials and had my bars forward a bit, but not to the extent some kids go - it's got a bit silly. These days my bars are rolled back a fair bit. T'aint great for trials but it feels beautiful overall and of course that is on an Inspired. Hahaha alright, I tilted em back today, actually made a difference, thanks! And with the Inspired bars, hopefully that'll make it perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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