TrialsandTribs

I have both a 26” and 20” trials bike, and as a beginner, the 20” is definitely easier to learn on. It is lighter and easier to maneuver. The larger wheel bike does roll over natural terrain better.

I’m 50 this year and after doing head first back into mountain biking and losing 30 pounds so far, I decided that getting a trials bike would help with balance and other skills, and offer somewhat of a more complete workout to the rest of my body. I have found that I am improving very slowly as I work through track stands and basic things, but I am improving and can stay longer on the bike without paying for it the next day. It’s going to be a journey and I need to be careful to avoid injury.