Help!

[oddies]

hello

im completly new to trials riding but i would very much like to learn.

i have no idea of what bike to get or what type so i wondered if you guys could help me out a bit :$ .

im only 15 and quite short on money, so im not up for buying something thats gonna set back £1000!!!

(PS. if anyone lives in or around brighton in the UK, please tell it would be nice to meet another enthusiast .)

Edited September 7, 2006 by oddies

[Tom_]

Hello welcome to Trials , and the forum.

The first thing you need to decide is wether you want to ride mod or stock? (mod 20 inch wheels, stock 26 inch wheels).

If you want a mod then I would recomend an Onza t-pro

But if you want a stock I would recomend an Onza t-rex

Both are good starter bikes in each size.

tom

[oddies]

Thnx for helping

could you please tell me the pros/cons of the two different types?

[Tom_]

Modified (20" wheels)

Pros:

Superb standover clearance

Easily manueverable in most every circumstance, especially anything rear wheel

Less expensive

Less 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 break

Rear 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

[Gilman]

For someone who is just starting out, mod will be much easier to learn the basics on.

Stock is more challenging with the same moves as on mod, so if you like a challenge then get a stock(my preference).

Mod is usually more affordable in the begining, seeing as you are on somewhat of a budget I would say go with a mod.

Matt.

[oddies]

OK, i think il go for a mod first.

Once again thnx for all the help.

[trials_noob]

I have an Onza T-bird which can be bought pretty cheap second hand. It's a great starter bike and i feel i'm progressing pretty quick on it. T-bird or T-pro (better) just depends on your budget.

[Lock-N-Load]

Onza T-pro's are excellent bikes to learn on :thumbsup:

[liam_thornton]

i have had t-pro and they are very good, but i would reccomend getting a white industries freewheel(tartybikes) and a rear brake booster because the frame flexes abit, thats if you get a 20" good luck

[travis]

hi mate

take a look on ebay there's some wiked offer on there at the moo take a look

[yoyoyo]

How tall are you?

You might find that having a mod means it will make you stretch more,obviously tall people ride mods. But it may be uncomfortable for a while until you get used to it.