clinicalymad Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 Well its good to see that there are sites like this around, i am new to trials bike riding with pedals, but have been riding trials motorbikes for a few yrs now. Since we have been having all this wet weather lately i have looked into buying a trials push bike.. Can anyone give a mid 30s fellow rider some advice on what to look for in buying a bike, whats easier to ride, 20" or 26" frame choice etc! it really is a mine field.. Also are there riders in exeter area that meet up for riding round the city on some of the concrete jungle that has been built in the last few yrs.. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
531joshua Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 Hey.Welcome to Trials-Forum. Remember to read the guidlines and you should get validated in no time.Tarty Bikes - Try that out for some good bike parts etc. Also... In my opinion 26" wheels are better.Cheers, Josh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clinicalymad Posted December 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 cheers josh, thats the way i was swaying towards 26", are they a bit easier to control? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Has anyone seen my shoe? Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 Technically 20"s are easier to control, you might find however (depending on your height and build etc) that you would be more comfortable on a 26" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
531joshua Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 Technically 20"s are easier to control, you might find however (depending on your height and build etc) that you would be more comfortable on a 26" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clinicalymad Posted December 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 Well believe it or not am lucky, only 5-8" an 10 half stone. So i consider my self quite lucky for me age, am a active person, so thats why i thought i would give this type of trials riding a go. Are there any riders in Exeter in devon that i could ride with when i get me bike! was looking at an orange zero, do anyone of you guys have one, would love to hear comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
531joshua Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 Onza T-rexExellent bike to start off on.Josh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 You'll learn the basic's quicker on a 20" than on a 26", but the 20" could start holding you back, 26" tends to be easier to roll over stuff where as 20" is more hop orientated. What's your budget? You might find getting a second hand bike a better option as if you end up not using it as much as you thought you would, it should hold a fair bit of it's value, even if a bike has been rideen only a few times, as soon as it get's scratched it looses alot of value..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synergy Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 orange zeros were good bikes back in there day, there a bit out of date in my opinion now, as someone said onza t-rex is a damn good bike to buy,its perfect for learning on and then when you are a more confident rider and more skills you can easily upgrade it.there are also a fwe good buys after xmas on ebay.co.uk as eveyone gets new bikes or bits from santa so its well worth a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixed Pants™ Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 (edited) There's loads of people in Plymouth to ride with, i'm not sure if it's anywhere near Exeter, but if you can get a train there or something theres a really nice guy called Nick Wood that's going to uni there, he's been riding about 5 years so he's pretty well experienced, he's just one of them though, i'm pretty sure there's 10+ in Plymouth.I'd say a Mod, they're cheaper, less hassle to maintain and have less parts to break. I'm 5.7, 15 and around about 9, 10. (I ride mod by the way)Go mod Edited December 9, 2006 by Fat Pants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Beckett Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 Well believe it or not am lucky, only 5-8" an 10 half stone. So i consider my self quite lucky for me age, am a active person, so thats why i thought i would give this type of trials riding a go. Are there any riders in Exeter in devon that i could ride with when i get me bike! was looking at an orange zero, do anyone of you guys have one, would love to hear commentsORANGE ZERO http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/1010780/http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/1010779/my brother's old bike........sold it now, but bought a brand new exactly the same frame a few years after selling it, tis a nice bike to ride, but a tad too short for my liking (hit my knee's on the bars sometimes)would highly reccommend one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyB Posted December 9, 2006 Report Share Posted December 9, 2006 Welcome.Try to have a ride on a mod and a stock and see what suits you best. I bought a BT Raven off EBay quite cheaply. Best to bide your time. or wait until you're validated and check out the Sales page on this Forum.Anyway, nice to see another old(ish) member on the Forum.Have fun.Tony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clinicalymad Posted December 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 thanks guys its been good to read your replys, most helpful, does any one have a nice second had mod for sale, or 26 inch?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Has anyone seen my shoe? Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 Cant advertise for sale or wanted items in new members.You have been validated now though so you can use all other sections of the forum no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clinicalymad Posted December 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 Cant advertise for sale or wanted items in new members.You have been validated now though so you can use all other sections of the forum no.Thanks guys. look forward to using the rest of the forum, to learn things about trials, an hope fully meet some people in exeter to ride with!! cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan the trials man Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 ORANGE ZERO http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/1010780/http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/1010779/my brother's old bike........sold it now, but bought a brand new exactly the same frame a few years after selling it, tis a nice bike to ride, but a tad too short for my liking (hit my knee's on the bars sometimes)would highly reccommend one That bike has a seat Don't go mod you will find it harder if you wont to switch to stock, were as if you ride a 26 then swap to 20 you find them easier to chuck around .hope it helpsdan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clinicalymad Posted December 10, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 must admit i like the look of the orange zero, you see them for sale on ebay sometimes! just have to wait till i find a bike in my price range!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianttrials Posted December 10, 2006 Report Share Posted December 10, 2006 hi there, i reckon your best bet is to meet up with some of your local riders and see if you can try out both sizes. the difference between both sizes makes a lot of difference but so does bike set up, make, etc. even small things like stem length, lever angle make all the difference to each bike set up. go for what feels most comfortable, you'll probably know instantly if it feels right or not. hope this helps.gianttrials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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