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I don't know much about the T-raptor but I ride a T-rex wich I've had for nearly 2 years and It's still going strong, so I'd say Onza seem pretty good. I hear the garentees are good aswell. As for tips, just IMO but I would get some shin/knee pads (and a helmet of course) and then try to ride onto some low walls, as you progress increase the height. Also don't be put off if things seem difficult at first, just keep going. Good luck.

Does anyone know if there any trials shoes with ankle protection that arn't made from leather/suade as I won't wear leather?

I'm thinking of getting a UK24 from Heatsink myself, they look really nice but I've never ridden one.

Most trials specific bikes will tend to have a shorter back end (bottom bracket nearer to rear axel) and so back hopping will be easier. This varies a lot even on trials spcific bikes, some street trials bikes look more like a P3. A bash gaurd is a must on a trials bike - I don't know if the P3 has one. Hope this helps

I was just wondering how important it is to have more engagement points in a rear hub and what effect this has on your riding? My hope hub has 20 engagment points which seems better than my old one that had 18 but I'm not too sure. If you are used to say 72 engagement points, does going back to a hub with less feel really slack and unresponsive or does it not really make much difference? Cheers

The Uk 24 from Heatsink looks cool and I've only heard good things about 24" bikes (apart from not being able to ride comps). Has anyone else ridden one? How does the feel of a 24" differ from a 26"? Persumably lighter so easier to 'throw around'? Cheers

I was just wondering what 24 inch trials bikes ride like compared to stock bikes. I would be tempted to get a 24" frame to build up as a street trials bike (maybe with front suspension). Any comments/advice would be helpful. Sorry if this has already been mentioned in the forum.

Sorry If I misled anyone - I didn't know saracen mods have 20inch front and rear. Mods nearly always have 19inch rear don't they?

Shame them smashing working bikes I'm after a seat in blue or black but as Mat said I probably can't get an off the shelf seat post to fit my frame it's about 21mm diameter, much smaller than most bikes. Thanks again

Just my opinion - I'm not brilliant at these but I would first try to do backhops on the spot and then as you hop up add a small twist with your hips and arms/sholders. Good luck.

I ride a stock bike (26 inch wheels) so I'm not 100% sure but it sounds like you have a mod trials bike. If this is the case then I believe that you will require a 19inch rear and a 20inch front. If the rear is 20inch at the moment then mayby thats why it pops off. Hope this helps

This maybe my best option but how can I contact him? (sorry I'm new to the forum and not on msn) Thanks again.

Thanks for the help guys, I'll check these out.

I'm 23, older than a lot of riders, but your never too old to ride.

Does anyone know if you can buy seats from anywhere, I'm after a 'normal' looking seat to fit my 2004 T-Rex as I don't like the look of the small plastic mini seat. The only problem is that the seat post diameter is very small, about 21mm so a regular mtb seat post wont fit. Cheers

The first bike I used for trials was a Saracen Xile in 2003. I still have the bike but it's more of a jump bike so a bit heavy for trials. Now I ride an Onza T-Rex (blue 2004 model) which I find much better for trials.

Hi, this is my first post on this forum so Appologies if it is not done in the right way. I ride a stock (Onza T-Rex 04) and I,ve really grown to like the way it feels. I've never riden a mod but from what I've heard they are better for natural terrain than street riding. IMO I would go for the stock. Also if you ever intend to do other types of riding (mtb) then I think it is easier to switch from stock than mod as a stock is more like a 'normal' mtb. The Saracen looks like a good starter bike but I would be doubtful of it's strength at such a low price. You may be better off getting a good frame and then building it up over time to spread the cost. I hope this helps and that my post works ok