ogre Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 hey all, i can do most moves quite well but my sidehops are shockingly poor, i used to be alright at them, since then i've lost them, i'm on an 07 pitbull (long low bb) what bar and stem combo would be best for sidehops? currently got a V!Z forged stem (120'x20) and 20mm of stackers with trialtech riser bars... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 If you really want to be a true TGS rider, then you need serious lows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Dunstan Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 I'd take the stackers off, I prefer riding with no stackers at all. Keep it low basically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andeee Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 25mm stackers, echo stem 130 x15 and trialtech bars work well for me.... its just the case of trying and putting effort into it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC12345678910 Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 25mm stackers, echo stem 130 x15 and trialtech bars work well for me.... its just the case of trying and putting effort into it.. aye but that different stem will make the bike lower and longer. I went the opposite way (from that echo stem to a trialtech 120 by 17) on my simple and the difference for me was profound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepo09 Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 (edited) I'm about to change to my stem and bars I'm going to buy TT stem (120x17) and try all rage 09 bars Edited February 3, 2011 by Pepo09 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncy H Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 I'm about to change to my stem and bars I'm going to buy TT stem (120x17) and try all rage 09 bars An what do you propose mr ogre will get from this peace of information. Anyway long and low seems to be the trend for making it more of a pogo/sidehopping machine. I haven't rode in ages, when are you guys next out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted February 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 friday afternoon sweetie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 (edited) My Leeds TGS must be rubbing off on you, pah! See you Friday big man. edit: wait, Friday's tomorrow, see you tomorrow lol Edited February 3, 2011 by dann2707 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 If you've got oldschool frame geometry, keep the front end oldschool - low short stem and low riser bars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Anscombe Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 simtra stem with trial tec bars the ones with less rise .....i ran those on my 07 zoo pitbull long.....and it sidehoped like a mother f**ker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MATRIAL Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 hey all, i can do most moves quite well but my sidehops are shockingly poor, i used to be alright at them, since then i've lost them, i'm on an 07 pitbull (long low bb) what bar and stem combo would be best for sidehops? currently got a V!Z forged stem (120'x20) and 20mm of stackers with trialtech riser bars... That my old set up ,, echo 130 x 30 and PRO bars ( riser) ,, pretty fun for tgs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Dale Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 If you really want to be a true TGS rider, then you need serious lows. ah u beat me too it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 (edited) I ran a Trialtech stem and bars on my Simtra, not stacks. Was perfect for the siddlesze0rzeeeahhoo00rsszzzmayteeee. EDIT: Well it felt perfect to me, but I couldn't sidehop any higher than about 35" when I was riding at my best. Edited February 4, 2011 by Muel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncy H Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 I'd love to come, i really have the urge to ride again. But I'm currently ill in bed I'll try and make it out at the weekend if thats ok for you guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alistair14 Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 I've got echo TR stem and TT high riser bars, and with the stem slammed right down, it felt great, now ive got it 20mm higher, i say lower it, it feels horrible to side with a taller bar/stem! D: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Oh, Trials-Forum... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob L Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 aye but that different stem will make the bike lower and longer. I went the opposite way (from that echo stem to a trialtech 120 by 17) on my simple and the difference for me was profound. when u got ur helmet the change to ur head size was profound Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bikeperson45 Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 TO learn them you'll actually have to practise frequently rather than trying to improve the way your bike does them. Just ride and get a feel for the bike and eventually they'll come, they won't just be a lot easier with a different stem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Vandart Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 TF Loves: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted February 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 i'm not a tgs sleg i just want to improve my riding, why not have my bike set up to give me an advantage, i practice as much as i can, i'm just clueless on stem geo :$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 Here's the deal. A low, longer stem gives your bike a more upright position on the back wheel. This means it feels 'easier' to sit on the back wheel. This is why a lot of TGS riders go on about how nice certain bikes are to sit on the back wheel, so when you're next to a wall about to sidehop it you can just chill out for a bit. The lower front end also means you can get a lower tuck over the bike, also improving style points. Those are pretty much the only benefits. For everything else it's more of a hinderance than a help. If you feel that your sidehops are that lacking that you're willing to let the rest of your setup suffer just so you can go up walls sideways slightly higher than you used to be able to then go for it. Something like a Trialtech Sport Forged with no spacers would be ideal. Don't forget to roll those bars forwards too so they only feel natural when you're in a really upright backhopping stance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewG Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 echo low riser bars and echo SL 130x17°stem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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