jay119 Posted June 24, 2006 Report Share Posted June 24, 2006 Hi guys, Just signed up this morning so thought I'd say hi. I've been riding for a little while now (I'm 19 now) and currently ride a 24/7 custom build that you can see in the bike pics thread. Just a question though, I was thinking about making my bike more trials specific, I've had full-on trials bikes in the past and want to go down that route again now. I'm definatly going to get rigids and a smaller chainring, but what about the frame? Its really, really light, feels rigid and strong and has great geometry for street but do you guys think a trials specific frame would be better, say a Zoo Pitbull? Or should I stick with the 24/7 and change out some parts?Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willsey Posted June 24, 2006 Report Share Posted June 24, 2006 well i like the 24/7 you have now, but i think it would be better for a cruiser or maybe a jumps bike.. a zoo frame would suit you if you really would like to get back into the trials world, as they are strong, sexy and light... it would deffinately help you in the long rn if you wana use it for trials..as i can see the frame you have now, doenst look to stirdy for trials..but its your choice..if you have the time and money a pitbull is the way to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobnobs Posted June 24, 2006 Report Share Posted June 24, 2006 From what i saw, the 24/7 will not really suit trials no matter what you do. The BB will most likely be far too low, chainstays too long, and frame too short. Best bet would be to get your hands on either a second hand frame like an echo control, or something which has fairly standard trials geo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoyoyo Posted June 24, 2006 Report Share Posted June 24, 2006 It depends.If you want to ride street style, you might get away with it for a while. But eventually you might start to find the limitations of a jump geo compared to a trials one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay119 Posted June 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2006 Thanks for the advice guys, I was afraid you were goin to recommend a new bike! Ah well, if I HAVE to buy a zoo pitbull then so be it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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