Jake. Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 Hey there guys, I'm really interested in going 26" now, I've heard from a couple of people that they're hard to use, heavy, etc. I've ridden a 24" echo trial, and I got along with that really well. However I want to make the transfer to 26", I think a geo with around 70bb, 380cs, 1080-1090wb and 72 HA will suit me. I'm not sure though. Is the difference between 24" and 26" huge? I know there's a few threads about 26" bikes and choosing which to ride. But I'm trying to find out how difference it'll be between 24" and 26", and if I'll loose much of my ability. If height matters, I'm 5"11. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamKidney Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 I seem to be able to go between all sizes pretty comfortably. I went from 20" to to 26" and then back again without too much of a hit to my ability, and then on to 24" which I'd never even tried. I rode a Sky 2 26" the other weekend and its the nicest stock Ive ever ridden. Instantly comfortable. Similar geo to that you've got in mind. Switched between it and my 24" all day without knocking how I was riding. All down to set up. If you set it up with heavy parts, its going to feel cumbersome. My Ozonys Curve was relatively light, and rode really nicely, but could still have been miles lighter. Im around 6ft 1". Go out and try a few peoples stocks if you can, and see how different geo's feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Anscombe Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 (edited) dude im f**king tiny and i used to chuck around a zoopitbull 1090wb http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcAOvFVN5Qo Edited October 26, 2012 by Dave Anscombe 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valk Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 how tall are you Dave? nice bike btw ;o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Anscombe Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 5ft 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss-Higgy Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 I ride a 20" and a 24", but i cannot get used to a 26" bike i have a long and a short one but both feel waaay too big! You should be fine though being a proper trials rider and not just a spazz like me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsiain Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 I rode my cousins 26 pure after riding my 24" and to be honest it feels pretty much the same but i feel higher off the ground and its obviously a little less flicky and harder to move about but i think thats cause its a tad heavier than my 24. But at the moment the 26 has better choice of tyres (until next year when 24 tryalls are out) and more choice of rims Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted October 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 Thanks guys. I should be okay on 26" then... Mainly worried about how much I'll be limited in terms of actual trials moves now, like will the bigger wheelsize make it harder to pedal-up, do static wheel-transfers etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence--Trials Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 How much money do you have? you've JUST got a rockman bjorn? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted October 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 How much money do you have? you've JUST got a rockman bjorn? Not much, hence why it's open to swaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence--Trials Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 Ohh, i'll shh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Anscombe Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 when i went from mod to stock i found it easier to do most moves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.tattoo Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 i only used to ride stock found it fine, went to mod and found it easier, went to 24" recently and it feels amazing. i always found stock a litle big feeling some times but the 24 is lush. not sure id go 26 again now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted October 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 when i went from mod to stock i found it easier to do most moves You look really comfortable on stock, I guess it is all down to trying new stuff until you get exactly what you like. Gonna be gutted if I got a 26" and it felt horrible to me haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsiain Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 i don't think you will be that dissapointed to be honest, ask paul ruskin he had a 24" now he has a limey 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narrowbars Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 Your welcome to try my 26" if you can make it to Hook woods on the 10th November mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostrider88 Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 (until next year when 24 tryalls are out) What? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted October 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 Your welcome to try my 26" if you can make it to Hook woods on the 10th November mate Haha thanks very much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsiain Posted October 26, 2012 Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 Tryall tyres are coming out next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p_ruskin Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 Im the exact same height and moved from a echo trial to a stock with the same geo as described (limey 4), depending od what stem you run it can feel a little big, but definately not cumbersome or hard to move around at all I would say its the best decision ive made, progressed so much faster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostrider88 Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 Tryall tyres are coming out next year Where did you get this information? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsiain Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 I asked tryall on Facebook I'll screenshot it later when I'm on computer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Anscombe Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 I progressed with my riding a fair bit with stock! (from mod) I have no idea why ive had two mods since to be honest! Hence why now im going to give 24 a whirrrl! i hope 24 is the magik number! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsiain Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 Where did you get this information? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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