Fat dwarf Posted September 8 Report Share Posted September 8 I guess it’s just getting used to it, but is there a way to make an inspired Fourplay a bit less twitchy just while I’m getting used to it? I was thinking something as simple as handlebars angle adjustment but wouldn’t know which way would make things better. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Bourde Posted September 8 Report Share Posted September 8 Do you want a bike that is more stable? What is the year of you Fourplay? The Fourplay is not so much twitchy compared to a Skye or an Arcade. The first Fourplay version is even more stable. So I think you are not used to it, it is not related to this specific model. What background do you have? MTB? Bmx? If you are used to a MTB, a Hex is for sure easier to get used to. To make the bike more stable, you can change the headset angke.,for a slacker one. There are some angleset headset available, but that is quite expensive and not all frames are compatible with. So using the adjustment available on your bike, you can only lower the bar and tilt it forward, so that you get more weight on the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat dwarf Posted September 8 Author Report Share Posted September 8 1 hour ago, La Bourde said: Do you want a bike that is more stable? What is the year of you Fourplay? The Fourplay is not so much twitchy compared to a Skye or an Arcade. The first Fourplay version is even more stable. So I think you are not used to it, it is not related to this specific model. What background do you have? MTB? Bmx? If you are used to a MTB, a Hex is for sure easier to get used to. To make the bike more stable, you can change the headset angke.,for a slacker one. There are some angleset headset available, but that is quite expensive and not all frames are compatible with. So using the adjustment available on your bike, you can only lower the bar and tilt it forward, so that you get more weight on the front. It’s a 2023. I only got it over the weekend. I’m used to mtb’s but I’m in the shorter side so I really fancied a 24”er. I’ll try angling the bar forwards, thanks. Just got to get out there, eh? my MTB has a slack geometry so I’m guessing the 4play is going to feel a lot different. I just didn’t expect the difference to be so severe. plus the 4play feels so much lighter and tougher. I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brettoll Posted September 10 Report Share Posted September 10 On 9/8/2024 at 12:36 PM, Fat dwarf said: It’s a 2023. I only got it over the weekend. I’m used to mtb’s but I’m in the shorter side so I really fancied a 24”er. I’ll try angling the bar forwards, thanks. Just got to get out there, eh? my MTB has a slack geometry so I’m guessing the 4play is going to feel a lot different. I just didn’t expect the difference to be so severe. plus the 4play feels so much lighter and tougher. I love it. Take the time to practise - if you ride a MTB, moving down to a 24" will be a little different, then add the trials geometry then it can feel alien for a while. Stem length, spacers and bar angles are often the areas that help to change the feel, for example - neutral or slightly back bars will be great for bunny hopping, but less easy on the rear wheel at first.. also some of the riders swap out the 90mm stem for a 100/110mm (some go even shorter to 70mm). If you can get out on it often and rolling about, basic moves etc. will help you get accustomed to it (particularly if you are only a few days in), then getting out with other riders and trying out their set ups to see if it feels a little more "you". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat dwarf Posted September 10 Author Report Share Posted September 10 1 hour ago, Brettoll said: Take the time to practise - if you ride a MTB, moving down to a 24" will be a little different, then add the trials geometry then it can feel alien for a while. Stem length, spacers and bar angles are often the areas that help to change the feel, for example - neutral or slightly back bars will be great for bunny hopping, but less easy on the rear wheel at first.. also some of the riders swap out the 90mm stem for a 100/110mm (some go even shorter to 70mm). If you can get out on it often and rolling about, basic moves etc. will help you get accustomed to it (particularly if you are only a few days in), then getting out with other riders and trying out their set ups to see if it feels a little more "you". Perfect advice. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brettoll Posted September 10 Report Share Posted September 10 1 hour ago, Fat dwarf said: Perfect advice. Thank you. More than welcome! Also, this website, https://trashzen.com/ and this absolute beauty that I wore my VHS out on are both great resources for new and old - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat dwarf Posted September 10 Author Report Share Posted September 10 2 hours ago, Brettoll said: More than welcome! Also, this website, https://trashzen.com/ and this absolute beauty that I wore my VHS out on are both great resources for new and old - You’re a legend for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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