Slobert

Hello all, I am a big fat dude who loves bikes. I have been learning trials on my 03 zoo boa for a couple of months now, and I think I need a stiffer ( and longer ) frame. On the boa I can flex the frame enough for the rear wheel to rub the chain stays. Hmmm. Unfortunately trials isn't that big in the 'States making it hard to find many choices. I have been looking at the '09 Zoo python because I can get it at a good price and the rear end looks stiff. I would appreciate any one chiming in with thier opinions on a good solid stiff stock frame, especially opinions on the Python. Any other large guys out there riding tials?

One less thing to snag your junk...if you know what I mean. Though I too like to tell the little kids on my block that some one stole my seat, or that I can't afford one but I am saving up...gotta quarter?

Hey Guys, I am the fat guy on the little bike. I have been riding trail bikes and downhill with some freeriding for years. I have always admired the balance and precision of trials. Then I saw a frame on Ebay and I took the plunge. I ride an '03 Zoo Boa with echo wheels running on surly single speed hubs. Its a fun bike but I am saving my pennies for something a little longer. I am a big dude at 280 pounds and 6'3". ( sorry all you metric guys on here, I am another Yanky) I live near Seattle Washington and have been on my trials bike for a few months now. I can track stand pretty well. I can hop in place pretty well. I can pivot on the nose great, and somewhat on the rear wheel. I can rock back onto the rear wheel, but seem to be stuck trying to actually hop on the back wheel. Sure is fun trying though, and a great work out.