luca19721

so all you experts is that Monty a nice bike? Tell me something cause tomorrow morning Im going to see the bike and buy it eventually Ciao

yes..that is what I thought..I consider myself quite lucky I founded this nice bike with really serious brakes for a good price. p.s. thank you for your explanation about the backings,

Yes I should try the 20 ..but I remember when I was bmx freestyling with my Haro bike : ) I could easily learn to bounce on back wheel and after some months on the front too...Im 5,7 tall and I remember that standing on back wheel on that 20 bmx was quite natural feeling.On the Fourplay instead ,I could easily lift the front wheel.(Im used to the weight of a long suspension MTB front fork) but I got panic when I was up on the bike on the air...The distance of pedals from the ground was quite weird sensation.The main problem is that I got seriously injuried on my upper arm/shouider with a MTB crash 4 years ago (still I have 13 screws inside my shoulder, I really I did a mess with that crash ) and I really don't want to crash hard while learning, still not being able to crash in safer way.That alone let me think that learning really simple trail moves on a 20 is less scary thing for me. All that makes sense? I guess not Anyway..that Monty is a sweet deal anyway, right?...It think has steel fork and handlebar but if I will get better those are not expensive upgrades right? The guy told me that he also will give me a can of special spray to make the rims grippier and also he put alu backings for the brake pads ( I really don't know what this upgrade really means altough ) Now I see that I can put some pics of the bike

hello, this is my second post.. I'm getting closer to the trial world in these weeks , thinking that my first bike could be a street trial 24 bike. I thought this since Im an ex bmxer and actually a mountain biker. So I thought the mid sized wheels could be a good compromise, to let me feel to move a lighter bike than an MTB and not so extreme like a 20 trial bike. A guy over here ( north italy ) ,nicely, let me try his Fourplay.--Well , coming from years of MTBiking, the feel of zero suspensions and immediate response on the ground was a real pleasure, but still the 24 wheels felt too big for me moving the bike around.and when I tried to raise the bike on the back wheel I got the height a bit intimidating ,The bike itself felt like anything I tried before.The position reminded a bit the feel of a BMX but the longer wheelbase and powerful brakes and high BB was a total new feel to me.I decided than I was quite wrong about my idea. ( always better to try..not to guess) and starting with a 20" is maybe a more friendly first step.(Also a budget 24 street bike costs no less than 600 pounds, a bit too much for me ).Now I have found a 2010 used Monty Kamel 219 for 290 pounds.The guy says ( I still have to meet him personally and see the bike itself ) that he used the Monty for just 5 months and is really in good conditions.Only a few (small) marks here and there and no real dents .To me looks like a good bike and has HS 33 front and rear.He will also give me a new Magura brake service kit and some other small parts and stuff..He is selling it cause he moved over motorbike trial. You think is a good move to buy this Monty? The bike , bought as new, costs more or less twice the price he is asking, plus all the spare parts I would put a pic of the bike on here but as new user I cannot do it yet Thanks to all and please forgive my bad english. Ciao!

thanks I guess I will buy new average parts..Here in italy is not easy to find used parts for a 24". I woul like to find used wheels and brakes maybe.But thinking about a new frame. Tarty bikes has some interesting things.I was thinking about Because Street frame or Onza Zoot Pro Kit.(frame+fork+headset+saddle) Now I will look on the forum for infos about differences on brakes (Hydro or disc ) or freewheel types.( on cranks or on rear hub) and so on.. it is a new world to me

Hello everybody. Im from Italy , 38 year old..Im a keen mountain bike rider and ex bmxer ( well...when I was kid).I don't know..maybe its too much time I've been mountain biking..or somehow I miss what I could do with my freestyle and track bmxs, but Im really approaching the idea to get closer to the trial sport. I don't know if Im another victim of Macaskill videos but I like the idea of a 24" street trial bike. Well..I guess is also an interesting compromise between a 26 and 20 bike..for a MTB biker like me.. Im here to get a clue about how this trail world lives and enjoys this sport..and also to learn how to choose the right bike/frame/parts for a beginner like me. I think I would start to buy a frame and then go over with parts, I don't need to have the bike ready immediately.. I guess I prefer to spend a bit more money in a few orders than spending for a complete beginner bike of lower quality. I will get back to you with a few tech questions.. I wanted to put a pic of my steel Ragley front MTB but I see that as a new user I cant.I hope I will be able to do it later. Thanks to all Luca