stewie87 Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 two bikes is definatley the way to i have tried to ride a long distance on a trials bike and its not a good idea, the only problem with having a disc on the front especially while learning is you have a tendancy to slip off things and could possibly damage or even snap the rotor just something to bear in mind, my phase is in the post cant wait to get out on it, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 Thanks isitafox, Does it make a difference that the Onza has a front disk and the Phase has rim brakes? I see there seems to be a move towards disks up front? I suppose the trail bike thing is one of those things about trying to get a bike to do everything and ending up with something that does nothing well. So I will probably end up with two bikes. Thanks for the reply Matt. It seems we are both headed in the same sort of direction. I will let you know how it all turns out. It sure does loook like everyone is really helpfull even with the same old questions from all of us newbies. It's all personal preference mate, just depends what feels right for you, I run a front disc and rear maggie on my mod and dual maggies on my stock. Some people will swear by V's and others who use discs will swear by cable operated as opposed to hydraulic, once you get into the swing of things you'll be able to make your own mind up. It's like the whole grind your rim/don't grind your rim debate and what's the best pad, something that works for one person might not feel so great to the next. Just a pain in the arse waiting till you that setup that feels good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caranx Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Thanks for all the advice guys. I never thought about bashing the rotor before but as I am starting from less than zero I think that will be a distinct possibility. It looks like the Phase is the best option then, and I can always upgrade to a disc if it seems that the rim brakes aren't what I like. As you say isitafox it is always a pain starting somewhere and trying things out, but there is no other way really. Thanks Matt and Stewie, it looks like the budget is going to have to stretch to two bikes after all, pity...but it is usually better to get something that is reasonable to start with otherwise you never know if you are just useless or you have bad equipment. The downside of that is that if I end up pants I have nothing or no one to blame but me!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewie87 Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 no problems at all dude, glad to help im just starting as well that is the unfortunute thing about this sport its not cheap to get into but its defiantley worth it in the long run, i thought i would suck at trials but i managed to learn a few things then i had to go away for 6 months came back and had to start all over again, but im looking forward to a good summer just gotta find some local riders by me and get going on the steep learning curve, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattio Posted February 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 To be fair compared to a lot of sports it's not all that costly, it's once you start to get into it and start upgrading your bike and buying bits it becomes expensive. I've already been looking at bits for a bike I haven't yet bought. Hoping that the sun starts coming out on a regular basis, I just can't wait to ride! Thanks isitafox and everybody else who has posted up and helped out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 No worries mate, always happy to help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caranx Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 I know exactly what you mean about the cost of the sport being as expensive as you make it Matt. I am also a "tinkerer" and can't leave well enough alone. So I usually end up with lots of spare gear and keep upgrading things.I often end up with the "All the gear, no idea" syndrome, as when you get older it is sometimes easier to buy new parts and upgrades than to learn new skills. But that is my personality and it is what makes sports that have some technology in them fun for me. It is particularly rewarding when you do get good enough to appreciate the upgrades and realize that they are worth the money you spent on them. Having said that I am usually more enthusiastic than skilled and so buy the upgrades before I really need them, but with trials riding it seems that there is a very definite (and steep as you said Stewie) learning curve so hopefully I can rein in my enthusiasm to buy parts until the skill level catches up. Lots of practicing ahead I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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