Smifee Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 Hi all i'm new to bicycle trials.. I'm Smifee or Mike Smith.. I've been racing motorbikes for years now and have been convinced that i need to start gettin fit... Over this year i have lost 2 + 1/2 stone so it's not going bad... I've been doing a bit on my carrera road bike for fitness wise but due to the crap weather i haven't been able to get out much.. So after watchin some video's on Youtube i have decided Trials would be good to have a go at and get me out and about.. I've Decided on stock as i'm a tallish lad... Lookin about i see a few bikes but fancied something new and like having a seat so thought the Spyro would be the bike for me... Is there anything on the bike that will need changin soner than later to make ridin easier for me ??? Also i've been lookin at puttin Disc brakes on it but obviously the Frame doesn't have Disc brakes fixings on it.. Are the adabter brackets any good to use or should i just forget about the idea ?? Also i was lookin at the onza smart Guy forks are they much better than the steel ones on it ??? Cheers Smifee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted January 2, 2011 Report Share Posted January 2, 2011 (edited) look at putting better brake pads on the back tnns or phatpads are very popular for their high performance it'll give you alot more confidence if you know your wheels will lock up when needed. That and a better freewheel anything from here, except the ACS claw will make your bike feel great. after that upgrade as appropriate. The only fault with the bike is that the forks are very heavy for trials, look at getting some lighter alloy ones, if you get validated, keep posting like this and you will be soon... you could pick some up 2nd hand for a great price... try and find some locals to ride with too, it'll help your progress no end Edited January 2, 2011 by ogre Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smifee Posted January 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 Sound mate i will have a look into getting a new free wheel then.. What are tnns pads ??? What do you think to the smart guy onza forks ?? Cheers Smifee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Gibbs Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 Tnn pads are made by an Australian company they have Aluminium backings which are mega stiff with the super grippy material give awesome lock and hold and look super pimp too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smifee Posted January 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 Sound bud just found em on tartybikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted January 4, 2011 Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 yeah, they are cool bikes actually. As people said, freewheel and pads are a good idea to upgrade. As for disc brakes, they are pretty good, but I wouldn't bother with the effort of getting one to fit on the rear. The spokes flex and give a slightly vague feel when on the rear wheel, plus it's something to hit if you fall off/don't make a move, they work pretty well on the front, you would need to buy a new front hub/wheel for them it to fit though. The forks are heavy as mentioned, but not worth upgrading until you break them or feel you will benefit from the weight saving. The tyres are also farily average but once you decide what type of riding you prefer (bmxy street or more tranditional trials including natural) you can swap out to some lower profile or softer treaded tyres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smifee Posted January 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2011 Sound Mate top advice... I am uming and Aring about putting discs on it and you've made perfect sense... To be fair i'm thinking i probably should of got a 24" bike but duno yet so i'm gonna swap out the brakes for some tnn pads and boosters and fit a decent free wheel just while i learn the techniques.. If you say the forks ain't that heavy i'll leave em on till they bug me Might invest in some sexy wheels too... But been looking at frames on tarty bikes and am undecided about building a because street 24" or buying a onza zoot for a 2nd bike once my wages catch up with my spendin habits .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrialsMan Dan Posted January 7, 2011 Report Share Posted January 7, 2011 just one thing to note about the tnn pads, you have to have them set up exactly square as the metal backings to not have ANY give or flex at all so that also means your wheel needs to be as near 100% true as you can get it. also i beleive the tnn pads are for a ground rim, not smooth which yours will be from stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Vandart Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 yeah, they are cool bikes actually. As people said, freewheel and pads are a good idea to upgrade. As for disc brakes, they are pretty good, but I wouldn't bother with the effort of getting one to fit on the rear. The spokes flex and give a slightly vague feel when on the rear wheel, plus it's something to hit if you fall off/don't make a move, they work pretty well on the front, you would need to buy a new front hub/wheel for them it to fit though. The forks are heavy as mentioned, but not worth upgrading until you break them or feel you will benefit from the weight saving. The tyres are also farily average but once you decide what type of riding you prefer (bmxy street or more tranditional trials including natural) you can swap out to some lower profile or softer treaded tyres. Holy shit! Someone that agrees with me on this. just one thing to note about the tnn pads, you have to have them set up exactly square as the metal backings to not have ANY give or flex at all so that also means your wheel needs to be as near 100% true as you can get it. also i beleive the tnn pads are for a ground rim, not smooth which yours will be from stock. Wrong answer, wrong answer.......TNN LGMs work loverly on unground rims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smifee Posted January 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 Sound guys good to know cause i wanna avoid grindin rims if i can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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