michael2470 Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 Well basically im looking for a bike. Im 6'1 and im looking for a pure trials bike. After some research ive figured maybe a 20" is a good start and i was looking at the echo lite on tardy website. My concern is will a 20" be hard on my back since im so tall? If any one else has suggestions on a bike thatd be apprecitated. And ive also been riding dirt bikes for 10 years and i have a diamondback soronto ive tried to do stuff on lol i can do a side hop i believe its called, onto a curb about 8 inches high on it and stayed balanced at a stand still for however long i want. Thanks in advanced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waybe2014 Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 I was in the same situation as you as I only started trials this year and about your height. I started on a 20 but always found I was too big for it and was constantly trying to make it fit me. Then I switched to a 26 and was much more comfortable. I would say it depends on your budget, if you want to start cheap get a 20 and fit a 180-35 stem as this seems to be how taller riders set up theirs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMTRIALS123 Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 (edited) Its different for everyone, I am 6ft 3 and I have a 26inch bike but I personally enjoy riding mods more. So I'm looking for a swap for my pitbull Go with the flobby water... Edited November 4, 2014 by TOMTRIALS123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted November 4, 2014 Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 It's not really the wheelsize it's the geometry that affects how a bike rides. You'll probably want something with quite a big reach as that is what tends to cramp you up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael2470 Posted November 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2014 It's not really the wheelsize it's the geometry that affects how a bike rides. You'll probably want something with quite a big reach as that is what tends to cramp you up. hows the echo lite? I was looking at high rise bars that i could get. And is there a certain number to look for? I want to buy this month because its 10 percent off at tarty all month and thatll save me about $200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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