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It's more likely your rim is made of that kind of "soft" alloy, that doesn't really hold the grind for long time. It also depends on the pads compound: wether it's hard or soft one - the hard compound destroyes your grind faster. Also, PeanuckleJive, I guess, a new member is just not allowed to post anywhere except new members chat, but the signature might content any stuff a member want to put in it.

Thanks, Cap, I have already tried those. I'm currently using some cro-mo, but a riser 700mm handlebar and it increased the tricks heights obviously already after switching from the stock flat bar by onza. Also, the current stem is 175x30. I want to try a 185x35 aswell. Guess, it's going to "stretch" my position riding the bike.

Hello there. Since the approving system doesn't actually seem to work properly, posting here, lol I'm currently riding almost completely stock Onza blade '09. The frame has 1010 Wheelbase +50 Bottom Bracket 360 CS according to Onza site. It's time to change some parts, im about to order a new fork, stem and a handlebar and some tiny stuff, too. Which parts would you suggest to make my ride feel more comfortable b/c now it's kinda short: i'm 188 cm tall. It's all about a high-riser handlebar, but what about a stem geo? I'm choosing between Echo SL, the longest 185mm one and some Trialtech stems, which are 150x30 or 35 degrees.

It's all about your personal trials style'n'stuff you're about to do. If you don't really need that braking power for a gap to front or similar - go for a cheap juicy!

If you're about to get a disk brake, consider of buying Hope Mono Trials, the best one available on the thrials market atm. It's all about monocylinder: the main reason it's being used in biketrials. The downhill disk brakes have like 4 or 6 cylinders to prevent a wheel from being stopped at once. You do need that immediate braking power in trials, so, think about spending money for a real thing. Anyway, if your budget is kind of cut, look through the tech specs of the disk brakes you can afford and find the ones with monocylinder.

Tar can be used to improve braing power. However, the best way to obtain powerful braking effect is to grind a rim. Tar will not provide any extra power during wet weather. The surface becomes wet and it's even worse; while grinding a rim gives you extra kick-ass power. http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/media.php?group=guides&id=2

As a cheap variant, I'm running Onza Ronnie 19" on the rear, hog double drilled on my front. Going for gaps for like 1,5 meters they keep feeling well.

Double HS-33 is way better in the beginning, really. Why don't you get an Onza comp from Tarty? It's kinda cool got the start, and, also, a new one!

Those GT 'trials' frames are kinda oldschool, yea; but if you consider of buying a new bike, pay attention to modern models, like Echo, Zoo or Onza, really. The modern geometry of the specific trials frames and parts are getting improved from season to season, you don't need to get those old days past you. Obviously, if a rider knows the deal, he would use any frame set and spared to rock'n'roll, a carbon highway bike, lol.

You should try both stock and mod bikes first before making a decision. Stock bikes are easier to ride, it won't take you ages to get to another spot or something, you will never fly over the handlebar b/c of the large wheel size. Mod bikes are kinda more competitive: it's not a better choice for a first trials bike. Also, I would recommend to pay attention to the geometry: concider of asking some trials riders around which geometry would be more comfortable for you. Anyway, 13 y. o. is that kind of age you can never expect you still can wear your summer shoes next season Good luck.

Just get stuck on learing some balance stuff first, then move to two-wheels jumps: straight, then moving sides. It's even possible in some garage, not necessary to find a special spot. After you're done (going to take to like a week or daily trainings), head out and start trying some tricks to feel more comfortable riding your bike. Then go for the rear wheel balance and gap a little. That's all the stuff you need to know about biketrials actually, the rest is coming itself out in like two-three months.

http://vimeo.com/11995190 Just consider of buying a brake booster, b/c the Onza frames' chainstays seem to be made of plastic =P