Forred Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 Hi all, I'm David from Northumberland. 36 years old, 6'3 and overweight - going to learn to have some fun on a trials bike - no problems there then !! I've ordered a bike, stock which should arrive monday from rock n roll bikes. It's based on a t-Rex chassis with lite guy forks and magura front and back and drilled rims, single speed etc. This should be ok to learn? Do you think being rather large will cause any problems? Obviously no big drop offs to start with, just balance. Many moons ago I used to ride bmx, mtb, skate boards etc, so must be a mid life crisis! Does anyone know of any clubs in Northumberland or the north east? Thanks, I look forward to taking part in this forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials owns Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 hi there, any bike is really good for starting trials and that t rex should be awesome never to old to start and weight shouldn't be a problems, i saw a big guy biking and he was amazing. anyway welcome and have a validation vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryan-carey Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 A good friend of mine bmxs and he's certainly not stick thin, but he's quality. I'm very new to trials, but I'm sure the same is true... Welcome to the forums from a fellow newbie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Vandart Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 Yo. http://www.youtube.com/user/surfcoast#p/u/1/d5AP2LmSYBM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Hi David, you're now validated, so you no longer have to look forward to taking part in the full forum! Enjoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigman Posted November 22, 2010 Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 I would say that there is nothing wrong with riding trials over weight, I am around the 20st mark at the moment and the only reason I am not quite at the top of my riding at the moment is due to not riding as often as I would like/used to! Good luck on learning, its pretty cool that people at an older age find an interest in the sport and are looking to take part! Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forred Posted November 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2010 Thanks for the support. The new bike arrived today as promised by rock n roll bikes. Very happy with it, should do the job. Had a quick ride up and down the drive in the rain. It's going to take a lot of practice!!! Little and often until my unused muscles remember what they are supposed to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old School Swindon James Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 Thanks for the support. The new bike arrived today as promised by rock n roll bikes. Very happy with it, should do the job. Had a quick ride up and down the drive in the rain. It's going to take a lot of practice!!! Little and often until my unused muscles remember what they are supposed to do. Well done I am 35 and ride trials, just go out and and enjoy it. Maybe try Ryan leach's "mastering the art of trials" very helpful for core to advanced skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisboats Posted November 27, 2010 Report Share Posted November 27, 2010 I'm 6'5" and rode a t-rex for over 3 years and it was second hand when i bought it. Those things are bombproof and still good for riding geo wise compared to todays modern frames. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facktrials Posted November 29, 2010 Report Share Posted November 29, 2010 At the age of 51 my Dad began riding motorbike trials. He Hadn't ridden a motorbike in over 20 years so inevitably he was a bit rusty and often came home with a scratch or a bruise. However now he's a competent novice rider and loves riding his bike more than ever! Age isn't a factor as long as you're enjoying what your doing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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