diamond dave Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 Hiya.Just thought i'd do my first post, as 2 hrs of the simpsons is doing my head in !!Very new to trials...... i don't even have a bike yet, but i have been biking on & off for 35 years..... had an origional raleigh chopper he he ! I'm looking for a wee bit of advice. What bike is best for a novice ? I have looked at a few websites & its all greek to me .Is there any good places to "play" in East Lancs ? Are there any tricks that an old stiffy like me could learn easily ?Any info would be great.Thanks Dave.This website looks really helpfull & i think i might become a regular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_CRED_ Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 I presume you are looking for a 26" unless you are a midget (no offense if you are )In that case I would probably go for an ONZA T-REX they are probably the cheapest but still good.It all depends how much you want to spend.Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamond dave Posted July 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 I presume you are looking for a 26" unless you are a midget (no offense if you are )In that case I would probably go for an ONZA T-REX they are probably the cheapest but still good.It all depends how much you want to spend.Hope this helps Thanks for the info Cred, i'll have a butchers at them. I gather that the 26" is frame size or wheelbase ?Thanks again mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 both wrong, wheel size. i also suggest getting the t-rex, nice geometry and strong as a tank. almost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamond dave Posted July 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 Oooops ok. Why the two wheel sizes ? what is the difference between mod & stock ?Please bear with me here guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 Mods have 20" wheels, stocks have 26" wheels.If you used to riding 26" wheels, your probably best sticking with a stock.Nice selection for you here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-BAD Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 mod is 20", this has the same wheel size as a bmx, except the rear rim is 19". so you can fit a Fatter tyre in...stock is 26", standard mountain bike sized wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theone2be Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 (edited) The wheel sizes are the difference between mod and stockmod = 20" wheelsstock = 26" wheelsEDIT- Damn t-bad and jt beat me to it Edited July 9, 2006 by thwaites14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robwalker Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 Mods are alot more controlable also, but for an average sized 40 year old you would just dwaf it, so yep stick to a 26 inch bike. T Rex is probaly your best bet not much else out there begginer wize unless you want to go straight along the lines of a ZOO!/Echo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ollie2000 Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 Wow a trials rider that is older than martyn ashton (last time i checked his age) If i was you get a saracen 2.six there great for bigeners (sorry about spelling if its wrong) and ride really well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 EAST LANCS!!!!!!!!!gotta be one of the best places in the uk for riding oppertunities, the place is FULL of quarries, also your not that far from blackstone edge (which is fecking awesome!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley Smith Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 hi, im from barnoldswick, not far from barrowford, bout 5 mile awayquite gd for riding in colne and burnley and as ali saidash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted July 9, 2006 Report Share Posted July 9, 2006 ohhhh OHHHHHH BURNLEY!!!!!its the BEST town I have ridden for street! ohhh, I am going there again soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamond dave Posted July 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2006 Thanks for all the info guys, it's much appreciated.I'm gonna get myself a bike in the next few days or so . I have a lovelly front wall that i'm eyeing up........ gotta watch the roses though......they hurt ! Thanks again guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrishayton Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 ohhhh OHHHHHH BURNLEY!!!!!its the BEST town I have ridden for street! ohhh, I am going there again soonhaha burnley is suprisingly awesome, pretty varied too. just realised after ali said something that im from east lancs lol. backcowm quarry in rochdale is rather good. not as good as blackstone edge though. nothing can beat that place. add me to msn if you like and im sure youd be welcome to come for a ride with us when you get a bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawnmowerman Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 (edited) You should come to Blackpool as well mate. There's loads to ride here from beginner stuff to expert. That's about a fifth of what we have. Edited July 11, 2006 by trialsboy560 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poopipe Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 You've knocked lego off the grandad spot you know Seriously though, it's nice to see other people picking it up later in life, I didn't start with the trials til I was 25.Don't listen to all that garbage about big people dwarfing mods, I'm 6'1 ish and ride a mod fine - if anything I'm considering getting a shorter one. Base the decision on your favourite wheel size - not how big you are.Head over to trashzen.com for tutorials etc. The basics (pedal hops etc.) are all there. anywaygood luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamond dave Posted July 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 You've knocked lego off the grandad spot you know GRANDAD ?? dunno 'bout that ! In saying that, my oldest is 16 in a few weeks.....youngest is 2 I've bought a T rex stock from Aire Valley & hopefully pick it up tomorrow, so i'll probably be in A&E by tea time :$ Thanks again for all the suggestions guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Cable Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 Good choice. Let us no how your first day riding is. You will probably find that riding a trials bike is alot different to anything us. Having extremely wide bars always felt strange if i didnt ride for ages. But use trashzen as mentioned above. Its a good website. good easy and to understand. If you need any help with anything at all. Dont be scared to ask on here. There is always someone around to help at short notice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poopipe Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 GRANDAD ?? dunno 'bout that ! In saying that, my oldest is 16 in a few weeks.....youngest is 2 Don't let it get to you. I've got one on the way and there's at least one more dad on here already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamond dave Posted July 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 Don't let it get to you. I've got one on the way and there's at least one more dad on here already He he i have enuff grey hairs not to let it get to me Enjoy your baby when the time comes, they don't half change your live !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Cable Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 So you rode your trex yet? how it go? learn to track stand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamond dave Posted July 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 Nope, the shop was closed today, hopefully get over there tomorrow.What is a track stand ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawnmowerman Posted July 12, 2006 Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 You're validated now mate so you can post in the rest of the forum if you haven't noticed yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamond dave Posted July 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2006 You're validated now mate so you can post in the rest of the forum if you haven't noticed yet.Oooooh thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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