the_source Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 hi. im wanting to get into trials biking . What bike shloud i start on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixed Pants™ Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 (edited) We realistically need some more info; what's your budget would be a healthy start, height, previous xpereiences on bikes just so we can get a background on things. Edited November 28, 2006 by Fat Pants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_source Posted November 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 umm.... about £300 i will need a 26" as im over 6ft tall! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeHayes Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 umm.... about £300 i will need a 26" as im over 6ft tall!Im 6.2 and ride mod . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoyoyo Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 Phase£300 so it meets your target.26".Also it's m.a.d's bike who have just split from saracen, but are normally quite renowned for their bikes being a great starter.Just something to think about. No idea on the spec though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_source Posted November 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 as i am new i dont know much so what is a mod?orite cool cheers...... not to sure on the colour though lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixed Pants™ Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 (edited) To be honest £300 will be a very basic entry level bike, there's a new range of bikes out from a very well known mountainbike display team, called Team M.A.D., the bikes are called Phase 1.3, Phase 1.2 and Phase 1.1, unfortunatley TartyBikes haven't got them in yet, but if you wait a few weeks they should be there, the Phase 1.3 is probably the best option for you as they're £300 and are a nice entry level bike (to the best of my knowledge). They look ok and should ride nicely.If you want a better spec bike for the money you have, it's best to go 2nd hand, there's loads of 2nd hand bikes on ebay, and in the For sale/ Wanted forum on this site, i'd say 2nd hand it the best option for you.You strictly don't have to get a stock, i've got a video of a Spanish (i think) guy on a Mod, he's 184cm if i remember rightly, and he's as nifty as anything on it. And by getting a mod you'll be able to afford a bike with a better spec.EDIT: Poo, beaten to it.Mod is a bike with 20" wheels. It may have a 19" rear wheel but we still call it a Mod. Edited November 28, 2006 by Fat Pants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robster Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 umm.... about £300 i will need a 26" as im over 6ft tall!Second hand all the way buddy.I got Martin Hawses old bike For not much more than that. Very well specced bike. Rides well looks good and should stand the test of time.Loads of lads advetise on here, or go on clean bikes websit and look under the nearly new section.Good luck and enjoy.John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_source Posted November 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 orite ok cheers for that. my knowledge is growing lol! i think i will get a 2nd hand bike, as you can get a really good bike for a really good price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mixmaker Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 you can buy for this moneyStark Trial Team - really not bad bikehttp://www.stark.ru/bikes/27/37.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_source Posted November 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 its not in english!! lol but thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan the trials man Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 To be honest £300 will be a very basic entry level bike, there's a new range of bikes out from a very well known mountainbike display team, called Team M.A.D., the bikes are called Phase 1.3, Phase 1.2 and Phase 1.1, unfortunatley TartyBikes haven't got them in yet, but if you wait a few weeks they should be there, the Phase 1.3 is probably the best option for you as they're £300 and are a nice entry level bike (to the best of my knowledge). They look ok and should ride nicely.If you want a better spec bike for the money you have, it's best to go 2nd hand, there's loads of 2nd hand bikes on ebay, and in the For sale/ Wanted forum on this site, i'd say 2nd hand it the best option for you.You strictly don't have to get a stock, i've got a video of a Spanish (i think) guy on a Mod, he's 184cm if i remember rightly, and he's as nifty as anything on it. And by getting a mod you'll be able to afford a bike with a better spec.EDIT: Poo, beaten to it.Mod is a bike with 20" wheels. It may have a 19" rear wheel but we still call it a Mod.then why do they sell 26inch mod frames Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_source Posted November 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 so... dan the trials man what does mod mean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Has anyone seen my shoe? Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 For all the basic info you need click here.Its a bit basic but its a good foundation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_source Posted November 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 cheers mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Has anyone seen my shoe? Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 No problem, if you need any more advice or anything add me to msn (in my profile). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_source Posted November 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 rightio dude! i will then i think i might need more understanding lol!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixed Pants™ Posted November 28, 2006 Report Share Posted November 28, 2006 then why do they sell 26inch mod frames What's that supposed to mean? If you're not being sarcastic, a 26" Mod is a normal stock frame with horizontal drop outs so you can run a single speed without a chain tensioner, and use chain tugs.so... dan the trials man what does mod mean?A Mod generally a biketrial bike with 20" wheels. To go into further detail it's got horizonal drop outs (where the rear wheel slots into the frame) and is single speed (normally), they're just the visual and most obvious but i'm sure there's lots more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 hey josh, reeeeeeeet, basically alex's bike is a mod, and mine is a stock (due to wheel size), the drop outs are the bits at the rear of the frame where the wheels slot into, as you may have noticed mine and alex's are different, but when a fram is 26" but mod, it means that theyve used the same drop outs as alex's bike but on one like mine (26"), itll all make sense through time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Biddle™ Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 i find mods are easyer to learn on but with stock i find theres more options to chose on parts wise really but thats my opinion other people will differ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 but if you get somehting like a GU with a high bb and considering your like 10ft tall youd love it, well see what you think when you use mine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Has anyone seen my shoe? Posted November 29, 2006 Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 Callum is full of resources Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_source Posted November 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2006 (edited) cheers adrien dude! i understand now lol! Thanks for leting me use your bike. Edited November 29, 2006 by the_source Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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