Jeromboii Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Which bikes are better 20" or 26" and why ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Well, it's all down to your age. 20" trials bikes are generally meant for children, while 26" bikes are for mature riders. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew_Gibson Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Each to their own! Why - everyone's different! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt24. Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Completely wrong!!!!!!! 20/26/24 are all designed for different styles of riding. You can be 6 foot and still ride a mod and 5 foot 5 and still be ok on a stock. Try and get out on each one have a go and see what you feel you suit, I have ridden all types over many years and each type has helped me progress on the other... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Leech Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Well, it's all down to your age. 20" trials bikes are generally meant for children, while 26" bikes are for mature riders MEN. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the mysterious leemur Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 It all depends on you style and what you prefer as said earlier there are 6:5ft + poeple who find mods comfy and pretty short guys who ride 26 . 20" and 26" are pretty decent all round bikes for street , natural and comp style riding whereass 24" in more for street style moves incorporating bmx and trials tricks . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrialsIsHard Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 I spy an arguement.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 None are "better", Each have their pros and cons I think. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 what dan said, each bike is easier for some moves and harder for others, it's like comparing short and long wheelbase and high and low bb rises, they all suite a different purpose... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 24. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azarathal Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 It all depends on you style and what you prefer as said earlier there are 6:5ft + poeple who find mods comfy and pretty short guys who ride 26 . 20" and 26" are pretty decent all round bikes for street , natural and comp style riding whereass 24" in more for street style moves incorporating bmx and trials tricks . You've obviously never seen the 24" frames designed for pure trials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzatrip Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 26. Done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiuSliS Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 Well, it's all down to your age. 20" trials bikes are generally meant for children, while 26" bikes are for mature riders. Tell that to Benito or Comas... I'd tend to disagree. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Vandart Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 ah but mods are for queers............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aener Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 ah but mods are for queers............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave33 Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 ah but mods are for queers............ And what bike did u have not so long ago ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0zzy Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 both have there benefits, i found my mod a lot better for sidehops and wheel swaps, however i found stock to be easier doing every thing else.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave33 Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 26 are slowly turning into a 20 with 26 wheels, trying to get all the best points into one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 It'll be interesting to see where 24" bikes fit into things now they're a bit more accepted by everyone. Savage was doing some mental shit on his Kabra when I saw him riding that in Porthcawl, and Benito had a pretty decent 24" video out a while back too. Seems like more 'big' companies are getting involved with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave33 Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 24 is in the middle so best of both worlds, hopefully there will be some more come from other companies soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Vandart Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 Aw sorry Anear, I was only jokings, as can be seen from Daves post. 24 is the way forward, been spouting that for ages.......... Now if someone would just make some proper good tyres for them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsbeginner Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 if you want advice or anything go to http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/media/guides/product_guide_20_inch_vs_24_inch_vs_26_inch_wheels/m8.html the vid will say advantages and disadvantages of each Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cai Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 Pretty good site that helped me choose when I was starting out. Choosing between stock and mod Both modified and stock trials bikes have pros and cons: Modified (20" wheels)Pros:Superb standover clearanceEasily manueverable in most every circumstance, especially anything rear wheelLess expensiveLess parts to breakNearly impossible to bend the rim of a well-built 19" rear mod wheel running enough tire pressureLearn to sidehop up to both sides without worrying about a rear derailleurCons:Some people may think it's a BMX bikeA pain to ride more than a mile or two onMay be harder to find parts for itHarder to roll down thingsEasier to go over the handlebars (but less scary when you do)Doing wedge or wheelbase moves is less comfortable Stock (26" wheels)Pros:More stableBigger wheels = roll everything easierEasier to do wedge or wheelbase movesEasier to pedal-kick on odd surfaces because of the larger diameter wheelYou can ride to your riding spot easily (if you have a seat and working gears)Looks more like a mountain bikePeople won't ask you to "grind" stuff or think you do BMX vert or streetCons:Bigger bike = less standover clearance = pain if you fall on the bikeEasy to hit knees on top-tube of most bikesLess room to work with for bending down before sidehopping, bunnyhopping, etc. or when absorbing landingsMore expensive because of greater frequency of breakage and more parts to breakRear derailleurs - easy to smash into things (though most bikes have replaceable derailleur hangers that will bend before the derailleur is broken)Wheels - 26" size = easier to get out of true or taco (20" wheels are extremely hard to ruin when built and used properly)Chain can slip down or up a gear while you ride if your chain is too loose, or you smack your derailleur in section and break it[*]Heavier The information is a little dated, but it's still solid advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the mysterious leemur Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 You've obviously never seen the 24" frames designed for pure trials. I own one .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azarathal Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 I own one .... Then you should know your 24 isn't designed to "incorporate bmx moves" although whether you ride it streety is up to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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