Camster911 Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Ok , i personaly prefer Mod bikes because im short lol , although some stocks have really nice paintjobs , i really like zoo's Mods seem easier to controll for me , although you have to pedal 500 times to get to the end of your road.Stocks , Look good , more mounainbiky , the seem less forgiving for new rders and its a long to the ground Post what you think here I ride mission compoIs there any riders that would like to do a ride in ilkley one day?(can get there on train via leeds station , nice little town) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaffacakes Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 (edited) Mod or stock?what is better stock or mod for a beginner?Mod Or Stock?Stock Or A Mod, for my frist trials bikeetc...Have a look through all of them at the pro's and con's of mod's and stock bikes and see what you like about them and what you don't like about them. . Edited January 21, 2006 by Jaffacakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Jax- Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Theres no saying which is best, its each to his own. Any one who owns and likes stocks will say stock, and visa versa.It just depends on what YOU like.Jacko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clawz114 Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 *agreed*personal preferanceClawz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomm Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Did somebody say 24? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Jax- Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 (edited) HaHaHa, yes i guess 24" are best that way theres no arguing, its between 20" and 26" . Although i prefer 20" .Jacko Edited January 21, 2006 by -Jax- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stiffnips Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Personally i would have to say mod as i ride one myself although never owned a stock, i would have to say if you are a short lad as you have said a mod would be the better option.Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
<trialsking> Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 definitly get a mod they r thew best. but if u want a slightly bigger bike get a 24" but don't get a 26"so mod is definitly the best for a begginerjamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 i ride stock always have not saying i always will but to me feels a lot more solid and stable you have to work harder and find it alot more demanding than a mod, personal oppinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tricalum Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 Modified (20" wheels)Pros:Superb standover clearance Easily manueverable in most every circumstance, especially anything rear wheel Less expensiveLess parts to break Nearly impossible to bend the rim of a well-built 19" rear mod wheel running enough tire pressure Learn to sidehop up to both sides without worrying about a rear derailleur Cons:Some people may think it's a BMX bike A pain to ride more than a mile or two on May be harder to find parts for it Harder to roll down things Easier to go over the handlebars (but less scary when you do) Doing wedge or wheelbase moves is less comfortable Stock (26" wheels)Pros:More stable Bigger wheels = roll everything easier Easier to do wedge or wheelbase moves Easier to pedal-kick on odd surfaces because of the larger diameter wheel You can ride to your riding spot easily (if you have a seat and working gears) Looks more like a mountain bike People won't ask you to "grind" stuff or think you do BMX vert or street Cons:Bigger bike = less standover clearance = pain if you fall on the bike Easy to hit knees on top-tube of most bikes Less room to work with for bending down before sidehopping, bunnyhopping, etc. or when absorbing landings More expensive because of greater frequency of breakage and more parts to breakRear derailleurs - easy to smash into things (though most bikes have replaceable derailleur hangers that will bend before the derailleur is broken) Wheels - 26" size = easier to get out of true or taco (20" wheels are extremely hard to ruin when built and used properly) Chain can slip down or up a gear while you ride if your chain is too loose, or you smack your derailleur in section and break it Heavier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camster911 Posted January 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 By the way... this was more of question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQuiT-man Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 (edited) Modified (20" wheels)Pros:Superb standover clearance Easily manueverable in most every circumstance, especially anything rear wheel Less expensiveLess parts to break Nearly impossible to bend the rim of a well-built 19" rear mod wheel running enough tire pressure Learn to sidehop up to both sides without worrying about a rear derailleur Cons:Some people may think it's a BMX bike A pain to ride more than a mile or two on May be harder to find parts for it Harder to roll down things Easier to go over the handlebars (but less scary when you do) Doing wedge or wheelbase moves is less comfortable Stock (26" wheels)Pros:More stable Bigger wheels = roll everything easier Easier to do wedge or wheelbase moves Easier to pedal-kick on odd surfaces because of the larger diameter wheel You can ride to your riding spot easily (if you have a seat and working gears) Looks more like a mountain bike People won't ask you to "grind" stuff or think you do BMX vert or street Cons:Bigger bike = less standover clearance = pain if you fall on the bike Easy to hit knees on top-tube of most bikes Less room to work with for bending down before sidehopping, bunnyhopping, etc. or when absorbing landings More expensive because of greater frequency of breakage and more parts to breakRear derailleurs - easy to smash into things (though most bikes have replaceable derailleur hangers that will bend before the derailleur is broken) Wheels - 26" size = easier to get out of true or taco (20" wheels are extremely hard to ruin when built and used properly) Chain can slip down or up a gear while you ride if your chain is too loose, or you smack your derailleur in section and break it HeavierIMO thats the most accurate highlight of the characteristics of mods and stocks that I have seen, and I totally agree with every point, especially for mod:"Harder to roll down things Easier to go over the handlebars (but less scary when you do) Doing wedge or wheelbase moves is less comfortable"Which people dont tend to consider.Id reccomend beginners to start on mod for their first couple of years perhaps, learn the basics ultra-fast, then when they move to stock, moves will require more power, but some moves seem much easier Edited January 21, 2006 by SQuiT-man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials_king_2005 Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 hieveryone has the prefferences i my self preffer 20" as they are easy to throw around but my best mate likes 26" because he is very tall and a 26" feels lyka 20" to him so you have to try both basically. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 (edited) Mod Or Stock?, Which is best , and why?By the way... this was more of questionThere is no better frame size. Its personal prefernce, like saying one colour cant be better than another (unless you have a concept suited to a specific colour ["Let's paint grass blue!]).JasonPS. Green is the BEST colour Mods are my PREFERED frame Edited January 21, 2006 by Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlynnP Posted January 21, 2006 Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 some stocks have really nice paintjobs , i really like zoo's Is it just me or do zoo's not have paintjob hehehe sorry u probs didnt mean that but o well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camster911 Posted January 22, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 well , i meant i really like the stack bikes from zoo's not the paintjob , but the logo is nice because it is from zoo mmmmm zoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve huddo Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 (edited) HeyIm 5"5 and I ride a stock, a mod feels too small for me.Look at Waynio hes about 5"7 and he rides stock,and Walker must be over 6"1 and he is riding modSteve Edited January 22, 2006 by steve huddo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMR Rider Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 Well Stocks are cool, easier to get around on and stuffMods are really cool, but hard to get from a to bUr choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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