amser666

Hmmmm... I'm finding myself trawling the web for photos and info... but what I really need is to see up close and have a go on both mod and stock bikes. So if 20" means mod and 26" is stock... what's 24"? Where do these terms come from?

The consensus seems to be with stock rather than mod, but I was also thinking in the back of my mind that my 7yr lad could start messing around on a mod (albeit much to big for him for a good while) sooner than a stock bike?

I'm from near Dolgellau. I was up north near Dyserth in the Cheshire Youth trial today (not riding myself)... took my son to do the D class conducted. Is that Echo bike made by the same company as this Zoo! ? http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?pr...;category_id=10

Thanks very much for the replies guys! One of the main things I have taken from these comments so far is how much more likely they are to snap than I thought! I had thought that the more you pay, the stronger and tougher the bike is. I suppose it is a trade-off of weight. I'm 5'10 and weigh 13st. I wouldnt be dropping off huge steps or trying to make big gaps just messing about trying to look cool! Oh... and getting into shape! I'm still into the idea of getting a 20"er to throw about but would be concerned about the thing breaking as I'm quite heavy!

Hi guys, I've been riding trials (motorbikes) since I was 7 (I'm 31 now!). Now my son's 7 and he's got a GasGas TXT50... Anyway! I've always wanted to get into bike trials... not competing, just messin around. I've played on mountain bikes and BMX's but never ridden a proper trials bike. I want to get into it to get into shape and get the right muscles working as I've started competing at expert (club level) trials on my Sherco. I dont do things by 1/2's and I've been looking at the Monty Kamel 221 '08 or '09. I know this is one hell of a bike, but are there any negatives or weaknesses and are there any other bikes you would recommend instead? Cheers!