frozenfrogsocks Posted January 8, 2006 Report Share Posted January 8, 2006 Well to start off I'd just like to say hi.Anyway, I'm starting trials, and after about a month of riding it on my street bike I'd like to get a proper trials bike. As it says in the title which would be better to start on? Oh and I'm not that well off at the moment so I'm leaning towards a mod...Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kb_trialer Posted January 8, 2006 Report Share Posted January 8, 2006 if your tall get a stock and if your small get a mod!!!!keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p...koxx Posted January 8, 2006 Report Share Posted January 8, 2006 I have only been riding trials for just under a year and i have always ridden a mod. I tried a 26" at the beginning because my boyfriend had one but i just found the 20" so much easier to handle. I guess you really need to try each one out and see what one suits your style of riding best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granty Posted January 8, 2006 Report Share Posted January 8, 2006 Mod all the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozenfrogsocks Posted January 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2006 I was thinking it would be easier and cheaper to start on a mod but no one around me rides trials/owns a trials bike so I can't really try either of them out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p...koxx Posted January 8, 2006 Report Share Posted January 8, 2006 Yeah your size does help as well. I am only 5"4 so the mod suits me better but, my boyfriend is only 5"4 and he rode a 26" for over two years but is now trading it in for a mod so you can still ride a 26" if you are smaller but the mod would probably suit you better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozenfrogsocks Posted January 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2006 Yeah your size does help as well. I am only 5"4 so the mod suits me better but, my boyfriend is only 5"4 and he rode a 26" for over two years but is now trading it in for a mod so you can still ride a 26" if you are smaller but the mod would probably suit you better I'm 5"7 but I'm only 13 so will probably grow a bit more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wez Posted January 8, 2006 Report Share Posted January 8, 2006 Well iv been riding for about a week now and i love mods im not sure about stock beacause iv never rode one but apparently there hard to ride so anyone who rides one and rides it well i have respect for but i still love my mod wez I have got only two stock riders that i really respect they are Gary and Pete they are amazing but i have loads of mod riders that i respect they are rob (my best mate) tom,keran,alex and loads more i just cant remember thir names and then thers me im not very good though but hopefully i will get better in time.wez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris222pher Posted January 8, 2006 Report Share Posted January 8, 2006 i have always ridden mod but am now selling up and going for a stock! im 6'4 but thats not the reason. coming from a downhill backround and still riding downhill i am just more comfortable to a stock because its what i know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wez Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 Yeah i suppose you cant really ask someone what to get its what suits you.wez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaffacakes Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 I have got only two stock riders that i really respect they are Gary and Pete they are amazing but i have loads of mod riders that i respect they are rob (my best mate) tom,keran,alex and loads more i just cant remember thir names and then thers me im not very good though but hopefully i will get better in time.wez Aaah shucks . Mod is allot easier to learn, its lighter and easier to through around. So I would go for a mod if I was you, ether a T-pro or a T-mag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wez Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 Aaah shucks . Mod is allot easier to learn, its lighter and easier to through around. So I would go for a mod if I was you, ether a T-pro or a T-mag.Ahh tom you no you love it. wez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozenfrogsocks Posted January 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 Thanks guys, I'll probably be getting a mod then...But if I'm going 2nd hand with not much money what would be my best bet for a bike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 Just always riddern stock, im quite short 5'11ish but am built go gym e.t.c. so have always been able to handle the larger bike and muscle it arround e.t.c. but if your only 13 you would be far better going for a MOD and looking for a stock when bigger if thats what you are looking to do. But i started stock when i was 15 so its all swings and roundabouts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sembo_trials Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 Well to start off I'd just like to say hi.Anyway, I'm starting trials, and after about a month of riding it on my street bike I'd like to get a proper trials bike. As it says in the title which would be better to start on? Oh and I'm not that well off at the moment so I'm leaning towards a mod...Thanksu dont need to get a mod bike because u are beginner. my first bike was an onza t-raptor which i baught from here and i sont regret it the are easy to move around.hope i helped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Onza rider Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 take my advice (you dont have to but ) Istarted off on a stocl, got pretty good, then i had a go on my mates mod and i was shit hot i was killing every one . so i sold my stock and bought a very VERY nice mod loved it to bits got pretty darn good, then i got a zoo and i was preety hot on that but i found that i was not built for a mod so i have gone back to stock and my days i wishehed i had never got rid of my stock now ive gone back to stock and i love it its great.No offence to mod riders because im not saying its easy AT ALL but its alot harder to become shit hot on a stock, there are mod amazing riders riding 20" now than 26". So i would say get a stock, it will take longer to learn but it will pay off at the end when your killing every one on thier mods it feels alot nicer on a stock aswell.BUt its your choise man, id say go stock you can get great 26 inch bikes for very cheap prices. I bought a echo urban the other day VERY NICE SPEC ic i may say so bought it with the money i got for selling my zoo. this cost £150, so i had quite a bit of cash left for upgrades, i took it out and found the bad parts and replaced them, within about a week 2 weeks i have one of the nicest stock bikes in my area. Hope mono mini hope xc's tensiles heatsink CNC's and its very nice.Id say GO STOCK !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozenfrogsocks Posted January 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 Now im confused again Can I get a pic of your stock which cost £150 as I always thought i could get a nicer mod for cheapAlso I'm not really bothered about how many other good riders there are as I'm not gonna enter competitions or anything I'm just doing it for a bit of fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 "fun" plus 13 = mod for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 Really it's best that you try out the two bikes, they're both very different to ride.If your starting and planning on getting a new bike, go forThis ModOR...This StockThey're both really good bikes, i've ridden both and personally think they Ride beautifully and as they're bot really common the parts are really compatible so you can upgrade easily Hope I help Mike!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 I agree with chris....a mod will get you good quick, so if you wanna impress your mates and look good quick go for mod.However, you wont learn the skills as much as you would on a stock......a mod is kinda handing you skill on a plate.Stocks take longer to learn on (debatable) but you need to move your body about more (body english) to get good results....this is really good for you in the long run as when you start going bigger you already know the body movment, just need to make them bigger.........with a mod, the bike does half the work.Thats the reason why I started on stock, its just so much more satisfiying than mod.also, I see just about every new rider getting a mod, then they just learn to back wheel and just do that all the time, as if their front wheel doesnt exist....it drives me up the wall....whatever bike you get, just remember that theres more to rear wheel control Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun H Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 You're 13, a begginer and are (currently) low on money.I'm also guessing you're not (yet) built too muscly.Get a mod to learn on. It'll be cheaper, easier to learn basics on (I would have got one if I hadn't ridden 26" bikes all my cycling "career") and it will be easier to chuck around. Then after maybe 6 months to a year get a stock, just remember to keep in mind the whole time - MODS SUCK. Stock *** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Street Lee Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 I rode BMX for ages and I'd have thought a mod would have suited me better but I ride a stock (albeit a very short one) and it feels a lot more natural/comfortable than any mod I've rode.Stock *** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_PRO Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 Whichever one you start on stick with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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