plug fae bervie Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 Good afternoon fokes, Im Alan i stay up near Aberdeen and i thought id give trials a bash ive bought my self a second hand onza t bird first off i thought it was too small as am 6ft 2 but im actually getting used to it. Might buy a longer stem though. Hope to get some advice and tips from this forum and learn this awsome sport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jnthebiker Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 Welcome to trials, and welcome to the forum! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dngr2self Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 Welcome to forum. The bike looks like a good starter rig. What made you wanna get into it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plug fae bervie Posted June 25, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 Thanks mate hopefully itll do the job then ill treat myself once im really good lol. Just fancied something to get fit seeing the vids looks good fun. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dngr2self Posted June 26, 2015 Report Share Posted June 26, 2015 It is but can be frustrating. Have fun. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old boy chez Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 Welcome dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ Leigh Posted June 28, 2015 Report Share Posted June 28, 2015 yoho Welcome to the forum. Trials is Trials, its gonna be hard but eventually you'll have stuff dialled n' learnt. All about balance man, balance and control, making things nice and smooth even when they require power. you'll know what i mean once you've been riding for a while all the best buddy, whatever you do DON'T stop riding, keep being determined and once you've mastered the basics, push yourself every now and then and you'll bloody love it! (The forum can have some annoying people and time wasters, most of the time im one of them (apparently) but honestly I couldn't care, I'm too busy riding and I get my respect by being outside with riders, not on a keyboard haha, but theres a great bunch of people on here ready to help you out) All the best man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plug fae bervie Posted June 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 Thanks fokes. After a few outings on my bike it is harder than it looks lol i knew it wouldnt be a walk in the park but it will take time. Just trying to master the track stand but always got the urge just to bounce on the back wheel but suppose i better learn to walk before i run. Most of all im having fun doing it think ill try getting some pallets next. Not sure if its just me but im wanting to know if id be better with a 26" bike due to my height so ill have to find someone local to me for a shot lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnthebiker Posted June 29, 2015 Report Share Posted June 29, 2015 (edited) Not sure if its just me but im wanting to know if id be better with a 26" bike due to my height so ill have to find someone local to me for a shot lolPallets are always great(that's what have), but make sure you spend A LOT of time doing technical riding(rocks, balancing on narrow objects, etc). I rode only pallets and simple stuff before my first competition, then got there and realized that I could rear wheel hop(I couldn't pedal kick, gap, or do anything useful on the rear wheel), but couldn't trackstand, ride over small rocks, or anything that is necessary in a comp. Also, don't get stuck in the whole "you MUST learn rear wheel hops immediately, they are the only thing that counts in trials" thing. You will need to learn them and you can do that now, but get your basics and 2 wheel riding solid before you rear wheel hop/pedal kick/gap over everything. I'd stick with the 20" for a while. It's a great bike, and will be wonderful to start on. I found that 20" bikes are more flicky and make some moves easier to learn(also great in small spaces, tight corners, etc), while 26" bikes are more stable, and easier to control. I ride a 26" now, and really like it. That's just my opinion, everyone has a different riding style, bike, and attitude. The best thing I can say is try everything, and pick what feels right to you. It isn't about what other people think, it's about what you like. Good luck, Johannes Edited June 29, 2015 by jnthebiker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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