Jacko. Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 Hey, i see allot of topics about "what is best Mod or Stock", so i thought i would make this topic to show what I think the pro's and con's are.ModPro'sGreat stand over clearanceVery "flicky" rear end good for gapsCheaper partsStronger in the long runGood for side hops, no derailleur problemsCon'sCan be less comfortableLess parts availableNot so good grip on small wheelsStockPro'sMore grip on the larger wheelsCan be more comfortableGood balance and stabilityLess chavs asking you to go and do a barspin or grind somethingMore parts availableCon'sNot as reliableMany parts to breakMore expensiveDerailleur can be a pain, easy to hit on thingsRims are easier to get flat spots dents or what notQuite substantually *sp* heavierAdd anything else you think may be helpful to others.Jacko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwarrick Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 chicks dig mods Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat hudson Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 there are so many topics on this, and the answer is stocks for gods sake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Geary Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 Good topic but the tyers one is bull, mod and stock tyers grip the same really.I think this man here should be validated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey gav Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 Its on biketrials.com so i thought i would add it. Its abit outdated though but, meh!!Choosing between stock and modBoth modified and stock trials bikes have pros and cons:Modified (20" wheels)Pros:Superb standover clearance Easily manueverable in most every circumstance, especially anything rear wheel Less expensiveLess parts to break Nearly impossible to bend the rim of a well-built 19" rear mod wheel running enough tire pressure Learn to sidehop up to both sides without worrying about a rear derailleur Cons:Some people may think it's a BMX bike A pain to ride more than a mile or two on May be harder to find parts for it Harder to roll down things Easier to go over the handlebars (but less scary when you do) Doing wedge or wheelbase moves is less comfortable Stock (26" wheels)Pros:More stable Bigger wheels = roll everything easier Easier to do wedge or wheelbase moves Easier to pedal-kick on odd surfaces because of the larger diameter wheel You can ride to your riding spot easily (if you have a seat and working gears) Looks more like a mountain bike People won't ask you to "grind" stuff or think you do BMX vert or street Cons:Bigger bike = less standover clearance = pain if you fall on the bike Easy to hit knees on top-tube of most bikes Less room to work with for bending down before sidehopping, bunnyhopping, etc. or when absorbing landings More expensive because of greater frequency of breakage and more parts to breakRear derailleurs - easy to smash into things (though most bikes have replaceable derailleur hangers that will bend before the derailleur is broken) Wheels - 26" size = easier to get out of true or taco (20" wheels are extremely hard to ruin when built and used properly) Chain can slip down or up a gear while you ride if your chain is too loose, or you smack your derailleur in section and break it Heavier Gav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alun Goch Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 Also the larger diamater wheel on a 26" means landing on narrow things / edges is easier, as there is a greater circumference to work on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revell-Bikes Posted January 30, 2006 Report Share Posted January 30, 2006 stock can tap higher than mods- even though some mod pros dont even tap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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