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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,

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

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The alu backings mean what the coloured pad material is attached too. Their better because they're stiffer than plastic ones, just have to make sure you're setting up yours pads squarely.

And when you're learning I think it's hard to hurt yourself too bad, you'll focus more on the technique than doing big dangerous stuff. Although shin pads are a worthy investment, the scars on my shins are proof of that.

Forks and bars look good enough, I think. Depends what you consider expensive, I'm really cheap so anything over £10 requires considerable thought.

And the Monty looks good, wish I had started with Maguras instead of cheap vees.

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,

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It's hard to tell really.

You say that you found it hard to get height, but most people struggle with that to start off with (depending on what you did in BMX...) Although, it maybe that because of your BMX background for trials you would prefer a mod.

The Monty sounds like a good deal, I'd defiantly l look at that first as it may be a higher spec than a budget 24".

Have you tried riding a mod before? I think that will make all the difference at this point

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

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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!

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Welcome! Sounds like you've got your head screwed on straight! A 24" seems just right for what i assume you're after, it won't feel completely alien to ride but will open up the world of trials to you. Keep an eye out second hand and see what comes up - you can get a very good deal if you don't buy new

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

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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