VAMPIRE V12 Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 Hi guys I am getting my new build in the next few days but i wanted to ask a question or two if you guys would give the time to read them? I am wondering what would happen if i pedalled my ONZA ZOOT for a long distance my local riding spot is like 3 miles away and i don't mind the ride and i know trials bikes are not geared for this but i dont mind riding with my legs flailing about, will pedalling my ZOOT every day this distance wear anything out? Will it damage or wear out my rear hub or front free wheel? (I have came from a dirt jumping back ground and my dirt jump bike held up to the every day pedalling but i thought i should ask first before i do any damage) Thanks guys Vampy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alistair14 Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 Hi guys I am getting my new build in the next few days but i wanted to ask a question or two if you guys would give the time to read them? I am wondering what would happen if i pedalled my ONZA ZOOT for a long distance my local riding spot is like 3 miles away and i don't mind the ride and i know trials bikes are not geared for this but i dont mind riding with my legs flailing about, will pedalling my ZOOT every day this distance wear anything out? Will it damage or wear out my rear hub or front free wheel? (I have came from a dirt jumping back ground and my dirt jump bike held up to the every day pedalling but i thought i should ask first before i do any damage) Thanks guys Vampy it wont damange anything or wear it out ..parts are made to spin for ever / be used, i used to ride 7 miles a day to school and back, and that did nothin to my bike! ..I dread to think how many miles i ride on my trials haha! Your bikes gunna be fine dude 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 Nah, shouldn't cause any problems at all for you. I used to ride my GT set up for trials 7 miles to my nearest town (before I could drive!) to ride (and then back again of course!). The only thing to keep an eye on if you're going to be riding distance is things like pedals and cranks. If they come loose while pedalling you could trash the tapers/threads etc so if something doesn't feel right, stop and check it out. Otherwise you should be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence--Trials Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 It shouldn't do, at the end of the day it is a bike and bikes are designed for traveling. The only real difference with a trials bike is the fact that it has wider rims and lower gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VAMPIRE V12 Posted December 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 Thank you guys it helps so much i had myself worried there Cheers guys!!! VAMPY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrialsIsHard Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 tyres will wear out faster? I'd recommend pumping your tyres up hard to travel around, then letting them down to ride trials. Take advantage of the freewheeling and downhill! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 tyres will wear out faster? I'd recommend pumping your tyres up hard to travel around, then letting them down to ride trials. Take advantage of the freewheeling and downhill! Yup.... mine used to wear out a lot quicker when i had to ride 3 miles to my nearest spot / train station to get anywhere else. On the plus side my front disc brake always seemed to work better than anybody elses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VAMPIRE V12 Posted December 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 yeah i went to discount uk and got my self a cheap bike pump for quid and i have a tyre pressure gauge so pumping up and finding correct pressure should not be a problem, are spare innertubes a good thing to carry around? Just like leave a spare one in my bag just incase? Thanks guys Vampy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeyseemonkeydo Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 Just like leave a spare one in my bag just incase? Definitely. You will get punctures. Best bet is to take a multi-tool that covers the majority of potential problems (cranks, brakes, bars/stem etc.) and tyre levers if required for your setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azarathal Posted December 12, 2011 Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 Thanks to the fact my bag is more like a tent it means I can always carry at least 2spare tubes, puncture repair patches, a set of allenkeys + a multitool and some small spanners I'd recommend a tube and some tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VAMPIRE V12 Posted December 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2011 i ride about with a puncture repair kit a roll of spanners a small cheap nasty pump an adjustable some cable ties a chain tool a gerber multi tool and some insulation tape i ride around with that in my bag most of the time and its fun when you try to manual hahah Vampy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VAMPIRE V12 Posted December 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 (edited) heyy guys Got my zoot today and when i looked at the tartybikes warranty sheet it says do not use this bike for ''transportation Over 1mile'' I google earthed my route to my local riding spot and its 1.63miles but i will be riding there twice a day aswell as riding about doing streety moves at high speed so i am bound to rack up the distance quick but what i want to know is will it actually wear out if tarty say so them selves? Pics will be coming tomorrow guys Vampy Edited December 15, 2011 by VAMPIRE V12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanonza Posted December 15, 2011 Report Share Posted December 15, 2011 Just ride and never look back If things break they break no point worrying if it will or wont happen go out and have some fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azarathal Posted December 16, 2011 Report Share Posted December 16, 2011 My hubs once set on fire from the friction. Just ride it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bike_dummie Posted December 16, 2011 Report Share Posted December 16, 2011 (edited) I think it may be because of un-eyleted rims and the spoke pulling through due to rotation? Pedals may also be designed for static use, but I'm not sure on that. Edited December 16, 2011 by bike_dummie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted December 16, 2011 Report Share Posted December 16, 2011 Vampy VAMPY Vampy Vampy Vampy See that username to the upper left of this writing? That's there so I don't have to sign off every post with 'JD'. The same applies for you VAMPIRE V12, honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Vandart Posted December 16, 2011 Report Share Posted December 16, 2011 heyy guys Got my zoot today and when i looked at the tartybikes warranty sheet it says do not use this bike for ''transportation Over 1mile'' I google earthed my route to my local riding spot and its 1.63miles but i will be riding there twice a day aswell as riding about doing streety moves at high speed so i am bound to rack up the distance quick but what i want to know is will it actually wear out if tarty say so them selves? Pics will be coming tomorrow guys Vampy Bwahahahahahaha, that is awesome, trials is mad as f**k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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