RVRider Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Hey Im new to trials riding but I've been doin MTB for a few years and before that just riding. But now I got a few extra dollars and I want to build a bike from the ground up. I am considering the A1 stock frame as it looks killer, and a single gear drivetrain. I am 6'2" (188cm) but I don't know whether to get the long or short frame, and the bike shops around here don't have trials bikes setup. Anyway it's hard as hell to find parts catalogs on the net, do you guys know of a place to order parts online, and ships to the states? Thanks for any help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max-t Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 It would be a good idea to get the Long Adamant if you are that tall. I high rise stem such as a Echo Hifi stem with 130mm length and 15 degree ris would be the best option...Both these parts and many others can be found at Tartybikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RVRider Posted April 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Okay cool. Two more questions: is it possible to ride a 24" wheel on a stock frame, without disc brakes? And is there two versions of the stock a1, the 135mm and the 116mm? I want to run a single gear with no derailleur so I think I want the 116 right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max-t Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 No, it will not be possible to run a 24" whel on the adamant a1 frames...116mm spaced frames require narrower spaced hubs. (mountainbike hubs are 135mm spacing) The 116 mm frames use snail cams/chain tugs which takes care of the chain tension and dont break when yu land on them...However...The 135mm spaced frames are also able to run a singlespeed gearing but also offer the choice to switch to gears if desired. But, the tensioner used is vulnerable to knocks and breaks easily...If you are going to stick with single speed set up, obviously get the Modstock.Any further questions?Its 4am and im the only sad ass up with a can of coke replying on here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomturd Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Auto Reply The topic starter has been validated. Moving topic from New Members Chat to Trials Chat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoyoyo Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Anyway it's hard as hell to find parts catalogs on the net, do you guys know of a place to order parts online, and ships to the states? Thanks for any help.WebcycleryThey are American so thats your best bet, i think theres one more but i can't remember it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 OTN is an American based forum that could be handy for sourcing second hand parts and finding local dealers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 trialsin.comall you need to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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