CallMeJake Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Hey guys just wondering if someone could help me out, I'm going to buy my first bike very soon and I can't decide if i should get a 24" or a stock, i was hoping that maybe someone out there might help me decide. I was also wondering if this bike is a good starting point: CLICK ME (which is a 24") or maybe this one, which is a stock CLICK ME Also if you have any tips or suggestions please post, Oh and hello i'm new to this forum ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSnowden Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Hey guys just wondering if someone could help me out, I'm going to buy my first bike very soon and I can't decide if i should get a 24" or a stock, i was hoping that maybe someone out there might help me decide. I was also wondering if this bike is a good starting point: CLICK ME (which is a 24") or maybe this one, which is a stock CLICK ME Also if you have any tips or suggestions please post, Oh and hello i'm new to this forum ;D Hi mate, I'm new to this forum too, but if i'm wrong with the following im sure someone will correct me and we can both learn from it! It is all down to personal preference in all honesty, do you have any experience in riding MTB 26+ wheels? or maybe a little BMX history? Personally I'm leaning towards a 20" Mod bike for my first when I get it.. I've got experience with MTB 26" XC/Endurance stuff, but I fancy a little change, and from what i've heard/read/seen, it's a lot easier for beginners with the 20" wheels/frame as there is less material so it is lighter/cheaper and more maneuverable etc. But if you're ruling out mods, then I would suggest a 24". How tall are you? because in terms of maneuverability the taller you are, the easier it would be to do trials with a bigger bike (i think!?) Hope this helps :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbert Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 (edited) ^^^ "How tall are you? because in terms of maneuverability the taller you are, the easier it would be to do trials with a bigger bike (i think!?)" I sorted hight out with buying a new stem http://www.tartybike.../c41p10461.html I bought the 110mm i actually got 2 because I fitted one to my mates onza zoot, as for hopping around, his £440 brand new zoot is more fun than my £1500 fourplay at new as for that zoot you are looking at, dont buy it I can get you a brand spanka for £440, so for £40 more you may as well have a new one being new too it all my self ive had a good introduction I started on a 20", and thats how I learnt back hops and doing a 180* spin on the front wheel but quickly moved too a 24" ( inspired fourplay 2010, found 1 for a good price) after my mate buying an onza zoot like the one your looking at, I decided street riding was so much fun it was for me as me and my mate are both noobs at riding, we r kinda at the same level, as he has a zoot, and I have a fourplay whilst we are learning its really good to see the comparison in price mainly, to see how different they really are, for the £1060 price difference... (fourplay) you get a lot smoother bike, comes with better brakes, much smoother brake leavers, nicer seat, all the little things you can up grade too but the zoot, is really not far off, for the money you cant go wrong, wen ever we go riding, I always steal his beacause the actuall frame iz lighter, for some reason its more fun riding his £440 zoot than my 1500 fourplay, where abouts are you, we should meet up to go riding, I wouldnt buy a bike unless you've tried it, Its easier said than done, we bought my mates zoot completly lucky dip, it was cheap, new, no 1 rides one ( must be a reason 4 it) I had no idea, was i wasting £440, not at all, I highly recomend one but there is always personal refrance, but id still be happy to catch up, me and my mate whos got the zoot always go to london, south bank area riding so just pm me if you interested Edited July 12, 2011 by Gilbert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
its_matt Posted July 12, 2011 Report Share Posted July 12, 2011 Hey guys just wondering if someone could help me out, I'm going to buy my first bike very soon and I can't decide if i should get a 24" or a stock, i was hoping that maybe someone out there might help me decide. I was also wondering if this bike is a good starting point: CLICK ME (which is a 24") or maybe this one, which is a stock CLICK ME Also if you have any tips or suggestions please post, Oh and hello i'm new to this forum ;D hi there , im new to this fourm but have been riding for just over a year. personally i would go with the stock. it is cheaper and i have found that it is better at actual trials things. i have ridden my friends zoot when he had it ( his name is euan beaden youtube him ) i found it better for bmx / trials and its a bit chunky in my opinion ( could just be because i ride 20") but i think the 20" is more for you because it is cheep for a first trials bike and better for trials things. the zoot is 4 X price. but i think it would be better for you if you have ridden bmx in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1nsane Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 (edited) I am new too and started with a stock bike, Zoo Pitbull 07 long which is kinda uncomfortable for me, I am 1,75. If you are tall like 1,70-1,80 my personal advice is to get a short stock frame, do not make the same mistake like mine Edited July 13, 2011 by 1nsane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 Jake (is it ok if I call you Jake, CallMeJake?) Buy the Zoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gilbert Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 dont buy the zoot Id try one first, or at least have one fresh out the box, because then you know what exactly youve done to it, whats stock whats not you know of any damage etc etc when should i stop, for £40 id have a new one any day, how mine camebuilding it.when Ibought my fourplay, this was bent, and that was out of line, chain snapped, and the axel whashers are chewed up, meaning I had to use a hammer to get them in and out of the drop outs Ive already spent over £100 trying to get it right, but being new to trial push bikes, I have to work it all out If it was brand new, I know exactly what goes wrong where, because at the moment I dont, I cant guarentee every thing on my bike is stock? hanvt a clue only the things ive bought, trialtech spring tensioner ( comes standard with the inspired team bike, instead of my stock fourplay one,) if you can, ride as many 20"s,24", and even 26", dont take the risk of buying that £400 zoot and not like it, you might end up sticking with 20"'s because i nearly did :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howvard Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 havent really read the other comments, but dont buy the MAD phase, I started on a stock and have now moved down to a mod and its much better for my body size.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rourke Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 Have you seen Danny macaskill? If you want to do that kind of riding get a zoot or fourplay or a element. I was positive that was what I wanted so I went along with buying it. It was well worth the money it came in looking great. I bought it from tartybikes.co.uk. I have had it for a month now and the only upgrades I thought were necessary was new grips and brake pads in the back. But you don't need any thing right away. I think it rides better than my friends adamant that was twice the money. It also is very light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallMeJake Posted July 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 Thanks for all the comments guys! I think I'll take the advice and try giving different bikes a go ;D Anyone in Newbury area who might let me tag along when they next go biking? please message me on the forums or email me on puppetmaster101@hotmail.co.uk. P.S. I have never even touched a trial bike lol, so if I do get a go.. It could be interesting Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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