Matt_Zoot Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 has anyone changed from riding 26" to a 24"? Have been having thoughts to get a little 24" but dont no anyone with one, and have never been on one so dont really have much of an idea.Any help??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Bleech Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 yeah I moved from 26" to 24" and it was the best thing ever for me...I have a kinda bmxy/mess about riding style and the 24" is perfect for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 I've just gone the other way and got myself a 26" (just been out on it for the first time)I really enjoyed the whole 24" thing, and would strongly advise trying it to everyone, but I made the switch so I had something a bit bigger and to refine some more 'trials' stuff within my riding Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echo8 Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 i havent made the move yet but i want on my mate 24" and i loved it im thinking about makig the move but i only just got my bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djb Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 Same as Leedstrials really, i've always had a streety/BMXeyness about the way I ride (mainly due to riding company) so switched to 24", it's the best investment i've made in my 8 years riding. The bike is much more flickable and feels so solid and confidence inspiring, I can't see me ever moving back to stock.I'd say the choice to switch has mainly to do with your riding style. If you've got more of a street/BMX flavour then i'd say do it, you won't regret it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 same as mike and dan for me too bmx/street influence has meant a 24 is perfect for my styleits just like stock, but a whole bunch more fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_Zoot Posted February 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 So if i was to say 'Onza Zoot 24", how would it go down?http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Onza-Zoot-24-Trials-...bayphotohosting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 haha i saw that earlier just change the bar and stem and itll be a nifty little begginers bike (singlespeed kit saves the hassle of dumping the gears and 450 is a bargain)i have a zoot atm, and its great, id like something a little shorter though (its a 1040mm wheelbase), because i want my riding to be more flowy bunnyhoppy rather than bouncy gappythats how mine is currently, crap pics i know, but it certainly looks better than standard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatsink Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 Needless to say I moved from 26" to 24", 24UK to be precise The flickier frame injected a new lease of life into my riding with rotation moves and bunny hops becoming easier. Here's a photo from a moment when the 24UK wasn't sat in the shed whilst I change nappies!I'm going to start riding at work lunchtimes again down the local and rather tame (fortunately) ramps Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Perkins Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 best 24" ever! Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t.w Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 at the moment i am thinking of making the move although i do not know which bike to get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 best 24" ever! tanxs better picamature, but its weird, cos it doesn't look as metallic as it should...ohhhh well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echo8 Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 best 24" ever! Tom i agree it is the nicest 24" ever it rides so nice as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 seen the new ciguena 24" frame on tarty? *drools* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnyMilton Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 tanxs better picamature, but its weird, cos it doesn't look as metallic as it should...ohhhh well Hey mate, everytime i look at your zoot it looks better, but with that paint job it looks''LUSH''Johny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wunderboy Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 Being in the US, I have never even seen a 24". Are they very popular, or do they have a more limited following? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 Being in the US, I have never even seen a 24". Are they very popular, or do they have a more limited following?It'ss fairly limited i'd say, theres fewer frames(zoot, ciguena, 24uk or iolos) + rims(V!Z, spank, dh ones) available compared to mods or stocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatsink Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 It'ss fairly limited i'd say, theres fewer frames(zoot, ciguena, 24uk or iolos) + rims(V!Z, spank, dh ones) available compared to mods or stocks.Components wise, there may be less choice of rims and tyres than for 26" or 20", but there is still plenty of choice between some great items. Standard 26" components can be used for all the other components aside from the wheels.Since the modern breed of 24" frame is built around a 26" fork geometry (following on from the Ashton ET 24"), the issue with limited availability of forks with the vee bosses 1 inch lower is sidestepped by running a front disk.As a case in point, have a look at the components on this bike belonging to Jan at trialsmarkt.deSteve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davetrials Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 Wooooooooooooooow, when are they avaible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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