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  2. 24 Inch Rigids - Like On The New Zoot

    in Beginners Trials Chat

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    im going to buy the Base 24/26 forks from bikedock, two V's, longer stem and wider bars. that should give me a fairly street/trials bike like the ashton one made for one of the tongue brothers a while back.

    the transition frame, granted, is 6.4lbs, but i have the overall bike built at the mo to be little over 30. a few mods could bring that down to 27-28. things as simple as running a trials seat and a cut down post etc will help shed the weight.

    i just think if i bought a fully trials 26inch bike I wouldn't get on with it...and I already have 3 bikes

    http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/?op=viewℑ=552437

    http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/?op=viewℑ=667153

    so it's probably best I don't keep on with the bike buying thing!

  3. 24 Inch Rigids - Like On The New Zoot

    in Beginners Trials Chat

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    so everyone, i have come up with a cheaper solution to me buying a new bike until I know I like trials lots.

    below is my 24inch street MTB. i figure I can adapt this. the pic isn't up to date, changes are dmr trailblades and a much smaller sprocket at front.

    http://www.pinkbike.com/modules/photo/?op=viewℑ=660886

    anyway, i though if i could get hold of some rigids with v-brake mounts for 24 inch wheel (not 26 like my trailblades) i could fit a front brake, new bars/stem, and easier gearing to see if i like trials before taking any drastic measures.

    any ideas? i had a look on the tarty bikes site, couldn't see any

  5. Beginner Spec - Changes/advice

    in Beginners Trials Chat

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    yeah, i ride a lot of bikes! my 24inch street bike seems a little bulky, which makes me think 26 wouldn't be for me.

    i ride flatland bmx (not very well), but im fairly good at street BMX, so i probably should just get something like a t-pro. i wont buy until after exams as no doubt i won't touch a book if i get it before!

    i live in belfast during week days for university, but live about 30 iles from there at weekend.

  6. Beginner Spec - Changes/advice

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    Well the spec you've got there is a little old school trials. I reckon whjat would be best for you is to buy a fully built bike like an onza. Then as you get better you can upgrade it, with parts that you will then need due to your improvements. If you are made of money try and get an Onza limey/woodstock spec. I've known people to get an Onza Trex/woodstock speck, so i'm sure supercycles could sort you out one. Yet if you're not made of dosh, a good old begginers t-raptor which will need some upgrading eventually. Finally i recommend you go onto www.tartybikes.co.uk and just go through all the pages getting used to all the parts and brands up for grabs. This will give you better trials parts knowledge! :D

    ah ha! tarty bikes, exactly the kind of site i was after, full of info. ill soak it up like im soaking up the fumes from the nearly varnished doors in my house...i feel a tad dizzy!

    im not made of money...been doing some extra hours in my part time job over christmas so, considering i have never properly ridden trials (i used to kind of when i started MTB), budget is £500 tops.

    cheers,a nd keep it coming!

  7. Beginner Spec - Changes/advice

    in Beginners Trials Chat

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    hey all,

    im in middle of revising for my final year exams at uni, and once again my mind has wondered onto a different kind of biking (last Christmas it was flatland bmx...which I still do).

    Ok, I am by no means new to bikes. I have been riding MTBs for 8 years, and know the ins and outs of MTB DH and street, and BMX street like the back of my hand.

    However, trials is a new world.

    So I drew up a rough spec for a biketo get me started...

    Planet-x ali bongo

    DMR Trailblades

    Mavic 721s (the new version of 521s) on XT hubs (not sure if they hubs will take it)

    DMR Moto tyres (maybe something different for the rear?)

    Cranks-wise, something like FSA 22T with bash ring

    Bar and stem-wise, I iwll probably run normal MTB bars, and a longer, higher rise stem, yeah?

    Brakes will be Avid vs probably

    Problem - I have no idea if I should buy a bike with 26s like above, or a 20. what are advan/disads? i know there is like the onza t-pro for £400, which would be hceaper than building the bike above, but then i don't know if 20 will be good for all in-city riding.

    i also dont know anyone who rides trials (all my mates are BMXers or MTBers) so I cant ride either of these kinds of bikes!

    help!

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