Pignut Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 How do i size a trials frame? I am 6ft and new to it... Also do I have to have suspension up front (I have alsways been a bit old school, started mtbing on a marin bear vally, back in the day) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skunky_bifta Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 Your options are 20" 24" and 26", its personnal preference, if you've previously only ridden 26" moutain bikes then you'd probably feel a bit more comfortable back on a 26". Suspension as a general rule... no. Just no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pignut Posted May 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 What about frame size, or is it not as important in Trials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 It doesn't matter. All trials frames are very low for clearance. Sizing is more about getting the seat height right, but most trials bikes don't have seats. If comfort is an issue you can change the stem and handlebars to alleviate pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted May 3, 2012 Report Share Posted May 3, 2012 (edited) Revolver is wrong, you ride 20" if your a boy, 26" if your a man and 24" if your cool EDIT: Admittedly, after reading that back I think I need to sell the 24 now. Edited May 3, 2012 by isitafox Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sstein Posted May 4, 2012 Report Share Posted May 4, 2012 Revolver is wrong, you ride 20" if your a boy, 26" if your a man and 24" if your cool EDIT: Admittedly, after reading that back I think I need to sell the 24 now. as much as i like this idea it is totally wrong. You just need the right reach to make you feel comfortable. wheel size is just preferance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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