fordy Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 Im sorry if this is a worthless post to everyone. I would like to ask if everyone that wants to learn how to 'trials ride', if you understand, does learn hot to do it. I'll put it this way, does everybody who buys a trials bike and who spends hours, days, months and even years riding, actuall learn how to ride? I am asking because i don't know if i will be able to learn how to ride properly even if i spend years riding.thank you, and sorry again if it is pointless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollocks Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 i learnt on a specialized hardrock 98 was a god starting point and as i made it on to more specialized trials bikes i got better and so did my kit i think any body could learn to trials ride in all honesty its just a question of perservirence lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordy Posted June 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 Ok, thanks. If i start i will be getting a T-Pro. What should i do to it to get it ready for someone like me?, someone who has never ridden trials before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 To be honest, an off the shelf T-Pro will do you fine for a while. Until you start to get the hang of a few things and know what you like/don't like about the bike it's hard to know what (if anything) to change. I may be wrong, as I haven't looked at the spec of T-Pros recently, although Looking at the T-Rex it's a pretty safe bet that for now, you will be ok. It will depend on your size, build, strength etc as to what to change in the future, but when you feel that there is something that a new part may resolve, feel free to get back on the forum and ask how to sort it etc. Anyway, to summarise, grab it as-is, and give it a while before making too many upgrades/changes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordy Posted June 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 Well, for my build, Im about 5'5" muscualr(ish) lol. quite strong leg muscles. And i dont know what else to put for someone to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A!! Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 Realy if you are starting you don't need to do anything to a T-pro it is a great learners bike as standard, you just have to be persistent in learning as it will pay off in the end, but trials is a sport that will take alot of practice. If anything you would need to do is just change the rear magura pads for some sticky ones for more bite, but as you are only learning there is realy no need in changing them until you feel that the standard ones aren't good enough and don't give as much bite as you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 5'5" so a T-Pro (or other mod) should be fine lengthwise, but the only real way to know what's best for you is to ride it.Get the bike, give it a little while to get used to the feel of it, how it rides etc, then you can start to consider whether you want a longer reach (random example) so therefore change the stem perhaps, or change the gearing etc etcI'll let a few other people have a say too, so it's not just coming from me, as like I said I'm not too familiar with T-Pro spec. Someone who's got one may be able to offer advice on specific parts/problem's that they have had or somethingLuke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoo Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 (edited) The only thing i've heard about being bad on them is their freewheel's,you could buy a tensile one from tartybikes.Although i am sure if you are a beginner the standard one should be fine for a while,you might want to get new bars and stem a while after having it.I don't think standard onza bars feel right for trials feel too narrow,if you need anymore help add me to msn (my address is in my profile thingy)zoo baby! Edited June 30, 2006 by zoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisboats Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 (edited) Im sorry if this is a worthless post to everyone. I would like to ask if everyone that wants to learn how to 'trials ride', if you understand, does learn hot to do it. I'll put it this way, does everybody who buys a trials bike and who spends hours, days, months and even years riding, actuall learn how to ride? I am asking because i don't know if i will be able to learn how to ride properly even if i spend years riding.thank you, and sorry again if it is pointlessAs far as i understand the question is will he be able to learn how to ride properly by just going out and riding. The answer to which is yes to an extent, you'll get used to the bike and how it performs but without the guidance of something like a video of someone else riding for you to imitate and learn from i'm pretty sure you won't be able to learn how to ride properly. Download some videos from the videos section and have a look at Trashzen.com... you will get the hang of it and if you can spend hours riding everyday you should get the hang of it pretty quickly, so long as you stick with it and don't give up if you feel like your not getting the hang of it.Within a year you should be a fairly competant rider Edited June 30, 2006 by Krisboats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashby-trials Posted July 1, 2006 Report Share Posted July 1, 2006 This is a good topic just watch loads of videos and trash-zen step by step or go out with your friends and practice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scazz Posted July 1, 2006 Report Share Posted July 1, 2006 The hard truth is: some people are just plain inept at certain things. There are a few people who are not disabled, but will never be able to wheelie, let along back hop. HOWEVER, perseverance and patients and dedicating time to riding for a year will (in the majority of people) produce competent riders even if they aren't awsome. Watch videos, and video yourself! When I was learning to backhop, I thought I looked pretty damn pro! Videoed myself and looked at videos of pros and thought: well - his knees are bent a lot more, his arms move earlier than mine. 1/2 an hour later and the difference was unbelievable! Scazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A!! Posted July 1, 2006 Report Share Posted July 1, 2006 (edited) I agree, watching videos and comparing them to your self is one of the best ways to learn. Say if you watch alot of videos with smoother trials riders in, without realising you will tend to mimic how they ride and you will notice that you get smoother. It is also a good way of finding new techniques, as there isn't just one way of getting up and down things. I always find watching videos gives me alot of inspiration aswell, through seeing what others can achieve. It also helps to watch videos before you go out to ride, as like i say it will get you inspired and thinking about how to ride stuff instead of just throwing yourself at it. Edited July 1, 2006 by huck_it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boris_on_trials Posted July 1, 2006 Report Share Posted July 1, 2006 Just watching videos and getting advice from people. Get in touch with local trials riders. I'm pritty fortunate because my local riders are really good.Sutch as Cap , Ben Slinger doesn't live to far Jason Clark. There all awsome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeCottTrials Posted July 1, 2006 Report Share Posted July 1, 2006 just a little comment to add. some times it does feel as though youre not making any progress but if you just keep plugging away you WILL improve. i remember when i thought 26inches was huge, now i dont see it as an obstacle at all, well unless its a thin wall and theres spikes, nettles, angry biddy, 100ft drop on the other side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordy Posted July 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2006 Thank you very much to who has posted and helped me. I will be looking forward to get a tpro and start trials with you, very helpful i must add, people. I will also be looking forward to meet up with some trials riders in my area so that i will be able to see how to ride and also so that they can help me. Thanks Again for the inspiration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey B Posted July 2, 2006 Report Share Posted July 2, 2006 Just wondering where "your area" is. I'm sure you will be able to find many riders here on trials forum that live in your local area and would be glad to help you learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordy Posted July 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2006 I live in Sheffield, Near worksop. But my dad lives in Chapletown Sheffield so i will be riding there and i Hav relatives in Barnsley so i will be riding there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamtrials Posted July 2, 2006 Report Share Posted July 2, 2006 Theres quite a few decent riders near to you i think, so you should be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3LLON_t-mag Posted July 2, 2006 Report Share Posted July 2, 2006 i learnt by riding mates Zoo! lynx and Echo control and then i got my t-mag and easily picked it up from there jus get the basics then build up your confidence to conquer drops gaps rails etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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