NigelC Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 Hi guys, I'm fairly new to this forum. I'm looking to get a new trial bike. I've narrowed down my choices to two bikes. Inspired Skye Pro or Inspired arcade. I am 5'5 ft. Which bike would be more suitable for a short rider like me? Does anyone has ridden both these bikes and can provide some feedback for me? I know there is a difference in geometry and price. Anyone knows how does the geometry on the Skye vary from the Arcade? I also might consider the inspired Skye Team if it's worth the extra money! Thanks for your help! Cheers everyone! Kind regards, Nigel - Malaysia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Gething Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 Welcome to the forum. Perhaps have a look at this thread: http://www.trials-forum.co.uk/topic/184628-such-a-hard-choice-inspired-arcade-news-and-info/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FamilyBiker Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 yeah,but ignore the arguments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Gething Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 yeah,but ignore the arguments Emphasis on the 'perhaps' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 How about some info on what kind of stuff you like to do on a bike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Leigh Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 stuck in the same situation bro, but i reckon im going for the arcade didnt help much i guess haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelC Posted December 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 Hahaha was going through the thread and it's more or less what I'm looking into doing! the arguments are pretty funny hahaha I'm looking on doing more 180/360's and manuals for now. Would definitely look into doing more advance tricks once I master the basics. And as I'm still very new to street trials. I'm not very sure with many names of the tricks. Haha sorry Yeah, based on the thread on the first reply. I'm more inclined towards arcade! Haha it's cheaper too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Gething Posted December 1, 2013 Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 Just my opinion, but I definitely don't think you will find the stuff on the Skye and Arcade very valuable as a beginner. I started off on a 09 Fourplay and that was a massive mistake. Look at the Onza Zoot or Inspired Element if you have your heart set on street trials, otherwise you would learn significantly faster on a dedicated mod/stock trials bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NigelC Posted December 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2013 Thanks Lewis, might consider that. I was deciding on skye or arcade to avoid future upgrades on the bike! I'll definitely look into it thanks mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted December 2, 2013 Report Share Posted December 2, 2013 How about some info on what kind of stuff you like to do on a bike? I dont think he's going to be into hopping up walls side ways or riding comps if he's asking about these two bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psiron Posted December 2, 2013 Report Share Posted December 2, 2013 I think you should go for the sky. its cheaper and fairly future proof. the differences between the two seem very slight, in my opinion. Also i had the same sort of problem when i was considering buying my first trials bike a year ago, i eventually opted for the fourplay pro and have ridden it nearly everyday,since. I upgraded the wheels and brakes and messed about with different gear ratios and in hindsight i would have probably been better buying a fourplay team. I still consider myself a beginner, but i have mastered 180's, pedalkicks, gapping, sidehops, wheelies,etc. (still working on manuals). hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 This may be of some help to you relating specifically to the Inspired range: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willeyeam Posted December 3, 2013 Report Share Posted December 3, 2013 (edited) This may be of some help to you relating specifically to the Inspired range: Doesn't the Skye pro come with Avid Elixir 5s? A small error but worth pointing out as it's one of the bikes being considered in this thread. Edited December 3, 2013 by Willeyeam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 It does, this is the correct version: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew62 Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Man I remember waiting for the original Fourplay frame to become available on Tartybikes, and buying it as soon as it was. I think that was the only thing Inspired sold at that time (if you ignore the free T-shirt). Inspired have got to be pretty bloody chuffed at how far they've come in a fairly short amount of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjl1984 Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 It also says the skye pro has a hope pro 2 rear hub if im right it hasnt its got a trial tech hub 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Haha, thanks - changed again now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Jesus Adam get it together! Thats a handy comparison sheet, breifly ridden a Skye Team but Arcade geo would suit me better if I could ride one of these sorta bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 Jesus Adam get it together! I didn't make the chart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted December 4, 2013 Report Share Posted December 4, 2013 We all know thats irrelevant and you will get the blame anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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