Spicky04 Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 I really want to order one of these trial bikes, im only 16 no money and I want to save up for a car and not really spend money on something like this what do you think good way to get money to save up and like just start..trial biking looks like alot of fun really want to get into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 Well at 14 i was doing a papers round, 1ce a week took 2 hours got me 17quid. My 1st trials bike cost 230 brand new, and i sold my WTP nova BMX for 170 so only needed the extra 60! but yea ive always worked and if i earn more ill get a better bike! lol so if i quit work ill have to go back to a shit bike because i wont be able to afford to run itjust as a warning trials is a new expensive sport and if you love riding 24/7 you find it draining all your money funds very quickly! i recon ive spent 3000 pounds now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Owen. Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 i do a paper round and work in my local bike shop £50 a week isnt bad for a 14 year old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spicky04 Posted June 11, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 If I bought one it would cost me like 1500$ I dont know how much pounds that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhill_rob2@hotmail.com Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 If I bought one it would cost me like 1500$ I dont know how much pounds that is.Round about £718 Not the cheapest, but suppose on canada, trials bikes are sparc compaired to over here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnyMilton Posted June 11, 2007 Report Share Posted June 11, 2007 (edited) Hey mate, I used to live in canada, and when I lived there I used to do like 3 paper rounds, but had to use a bike with a saddle! lolwhere abouts in canada are you from, cause there are some good jobs at like little corner stores, my mate ahd a job at one, he made good bucks!Johny Edited June 11, 2007 by JohnyTrials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neomember Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 Hi from Canada,You might want to start with a Dirt Jump or Urban hardtail before buying a dedicated trials bike. It might be cheaper too. And if you don't like trials after all you can still use it as an ordinary bike or have less problem selling it.I am just starting trials right now and i'm using a 35lbs DJ bike(Norco Ryde 2006). I'm able to backhop and pedalkick just fine. I have not suffered from the weight yet. Look first for frame geometry and wide handlebars.Good braking, basic setup like 8-speed(single chainring) is nice to have also. Mine came with bashring and chain guide.You should avoid mechanical disc brakes unless Avid BBs. Good V-Brakes will do the job.You will probably have to consider a new rear hub someday when you'll get better. I know i will. One of those Chris King with 72 engagement points. They are a must. I've learned it by myself.Maybe am wrong! The pros may tell you otherwise!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walleee Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 the thing is, if you buy cheap, and end up wanting to progress, youll have to buy more stuff at some point.Buy the best from the start and you'l be able to sell the best if you decide you don't enjoy it. Try selling a heap of crap bike that cost you £300 to throw together but no one else would pay that much for it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManxTrialSpaz Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 i do a paper round and work in my local bike shop £50 a week isnt bad for a 14 year old It's not. Especially when you I only work 3 1/2 hours a week If you're not sure about spending the money on a trials bike, see if you can get a cheap second one, or just wait until ou've bought your car, got a steady income and an abundance of money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paolo Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 Well, first off, check out used bikes on pinkbike.com , the street hardtail demand recently fell in canada so prices are getting quite decent, though trials bikes don't seem to be affected as much... Anyhow, simple as getting some money, buying a bike with good major parts (wheels, cranks, brakes, frame) and slowly upgrading... Even considered 24" street/trials ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neomember Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 (edited) Well..."You buy cheap, you buy twice!!"This is a reality also. I never thought i'd like trials riding this much. I had to spend a thousand dollars on the bike just after a few weeks of riding. The Hayes mechanical brakes were not good enough and the Marz Dirt Jam Comp tops out insanely(horrible noises). But i have a good base to work on. I'm modifying the bike exactly to my liking.The best you can do is to find a bike with most of the components you want and upgrade parts that you don't like.Unless you are an experienced rider, you probably don't know what to look for. I'm glad i haven't spend too much on my bike initially because i would probably had made bad decisions on a 2000-3000$ bike also. Now i know why i need this or that. I think this is why it's better to start low and go bigger as you need it.Even if i had a dedicated trials bike, i would still need a "regular" bike. Trials frame with no seat are a bit too radical for me... yet. I still need the seat to make wheelies. You might want to impress girls!Stay away from Marzocchi Dirt Jam forks anyway!!If you want the car and the bike, you will have to go for a cheaper bike. Maybe a used bike like someone said. I'm sure there's a lot of used trials bike collecting dust in basements somewhere. Probably most of them are mods. Edited June 13, 2007 by neomember Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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