Chicky Posted January 5, 2012 Report Share Posted January 5, 2012 Hey TF, Been a good few years since i visited, i've bought a couple of bikes from these forums! I've decided to take up trials again, i used to ride when i was a kid but even then, didn't know anyone who was into trials. Anyway, having a bit of a dialemma. I've got a 20" mod which is lovely, has been sitting around gathering dust for years but i've started riding her again. Yet again i run into the same problem, the damn thing is too small to ride around town. I feel like a right bellend trying to get places on such a small bike, when i'm 23. It's fine for chucking in the car and driving to a decent spot, but i have no car anymore, and no one to ride with. I'm looking into getting a 24" (because i want a seat, and to bust some street, yo) , but i'm skint so that will have to wait. I was considering buying a 24" frame and rims then putting all my mod parts on it. Not sure the front freewheel/gearing will be the same. Will this work? Also, any rider meets in the South West? I live in Wiltshire. One last thing, where did all the decent 20" trials videos go on youtube? It just seems to be little kids in their backyard. Link me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Gibbs Posted January 6, 2012 Report Share Posted January 6, 2012 Hey buddy. I know how you feel i ride alone now as everybody else jacked it in and i find it harder to ride these days. As regards to the 24 you might want a shorter stem with a few stackers something like a 90x25 stem or 70x35 is becoming popular now. Something like 18-14 or 18- 13 gearing will be good for both styles of riding. Where abouts in Wiltshire you living? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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