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Pandora's Box

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  1. So much to learn and understand but I do enjoy the intricacies of understanding bike geometry. So going back to my topic. What does length and rise do for a trials rider? I'm 172cm and what would be a good place to start for a noob? I'm no Ape nor am I a T-Rex....just average arm length. My Monty 219 Kamel came with a 100mm stem and I estimate the rise at 20-25deg. I might be able to exchange the stem to a 150mm with similar rise if I go back and and get a swap from the shop. But I ought to do that as soon as possible as I just collected the bike a couple of days back. BTW, I'm from Malaysia and trials is quiet here as compared to the large market of mountain biking. Riding trials here is somewhat like asking you guys in UK to play American football instead of rugby...hahaha.
  2. Thanks for the input. From what I've read, caged is cheaper than platforms and grip is very much a personal preference. And I bet shoes make a big difference in how much grip either pedals has. I guess the only way to know is to try them both. I never see caged pedals in the mountain bike arena of freeride and downhill. So I was wondering if caged pedals were just trials specific. And looking at bike pictures here, it looks like platforms are quite popular.
  3. I'm completely new to trials riding and was wondering what's the difference between caged and platform pedals? Pros and cons of both would be great and would give me some insight on what will work for a noob. FYI, I've never ridden flats in the years I have been mountain biking. Only clipless pedals.
  4. I don't think I've left my twenties yet but my birth date states otherwise. Date of Birth....well, those are just numbers.
  5. Hahaha! We were once dumb teenagers laughing at some old coot doing something we thought he shouldn't. I'm sure you'd still be able to ride at 59 albeit less killer moves. But learning to ride trials at 59 is something else all together and so I'm glad I'm not there yet.
  6. I'm not sad one bit but looking forward to this. I'm 39 and completely new to trials. I'm just happy I'm not 59!!
  7. Hi there! Rode and raced mountain bikes for 15 years but I've stopped racing for many years. Currently I enjoy riding aggressive trail and some in the industry called this 'All Mountain'. Lately I've had less time (Family takes much of it) and driving to the trails is time consuming and so I had been thinking of trials as another means of enjoying 2 wheeled pleasures for months. Time wise I can just have fun outside my house. And trials had always fascinated me and I had always wanted to scratch this itch.....well, finally I am. I've done my home work on the internet and it seems like mod is a good place to start. I was very much wanting a stock as I ride mountain bikes and that I can transfer the skills learnt and apply it on the trails. But it sure looks like mod is the way to go for a beginner and I'm quite sure it's a good place to start. I've found a new Monty 219 Kamel and I'm set on it, in fact I've already made the purchase but haven't collected it. BTW, I've zero experience on riding trials and so it's going to be a huge learning experience....that's going to be exciting. I'm 39 years old and it's never too late to learn new things in life. "Old dogs can still learn new tricks!" LOL! Andy
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