paddyshepherd Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 Just looking at getting into trials, I've ridden dirt jump before and downhill, and currently still ride an mtb. With that in mind I think a 24" street trials would be probably most suited to me. I've been offered this Marino off someone I know for 350, will it be suitable for me? Spec is as follows: Frame set: Marino custom handmade steel frame (inspired fourplay geo) Fsa orbit head set Inspired forks (with custom foot jam plate bit tatty looking but works Sooo well!) Trial tech stem 35x50 Inspired handle bars Drive: Truvativ hussefelt cranks and external bb. Inspired 4bolt bash Onza duel wheel tensioner with alloy jockeys Finishing kit: Green BMX chain (only choice at LBS at the time) Éclat poly pedals Éclat suede seat and mc Neil pivotal post. (Green grips not included as they were a gift from a friend that I won't part with) Brakes: Avid bb5 rear & bb7 front, on sd1 levers with a goodridge hose on the rear and Ashima front cables. Duel 180mm clean sweep rotors Wheels: Hope pro 2 evo hubs, team green. On inspired undrilled rims Sapim spokes. Maxxis holy roller tyres 2.4 Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ooo Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 (edited) It depends what style you want to ride, my personal experience is that learning trials moves is way easier on a pure trials bike, and learning bmx moves is way easier on a bmx. I think riding a fourplay held me back but it was really versatile and creative feeling, if I could only have one bike its what I would ride. If you want to progress quickly, I think riding a pure trials bike and a bmx will progress you quicker as street trials bikes are a comprimise between two different styles. But that is just from my experience, there are plenty of people who get fourplays first and do well on them. The main thing is you need to ride for a bit before you can decide what style you want to ride. You will also know what is important in a bike for you. If you get a good deal second hand you can always sell it on when you want to change. Edited July 24, 2015 by ooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddyshepherd Posted July 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 Hi, cheers for that. I think looking at the geometry it seems similar to my old jump bike which was also a 24. Think it might be a nice combination. To me the spec seems ok for the money would you agree? I'm going to view on Saturday so will test ride it to make sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ooo Posted July 24, 2015 Report Share Posted July 24, 2015 (edited) I have no idea whether that is a good deal at the moment, how well a bike has been maintained makes a big difference too; if you have to end up replacing stuff. The bars stem and forks are all good/correct geometry wise and the tyre choice is standard so it will ride like it should, that's mostly what matters. The wheel set is a decent setup too. it won't and shouldn't feel like a DJ. Edited July 24, 2015 by ooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddyshepherd Posted July 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2015 Well, I bought it. Seems really nice, will stick a pic up later as my work PC won't let me copy Photobucket codes. Really easy bike to spin around etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlekarlypilkboid Posted August 13, 2015 Report Share Posted August 13, 2015 Sorry to thread jack and totaly irrelivent but just had to say props for the Alan Johnson DP. JLP Credit YOOO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ooo Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 Sorry to thread jack and totaly irrelivent but just had to say props for the Alan Johnson DP. JLP Credit YOOO Yeah man Project Zeus all the way!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlekarlypilkboid Posted August 14, 2015 Report Share Posted August 14, 2015 I'll be Charls, and you'll be my... Camilla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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