Hodgey1 Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 hi im bit of a noob when it comes to trials and i was wondering whats the diffrence between a 20inch and 26inch wheeled trials bike other than the weight thanks alot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex-Mitchinson Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 One has bigger wheels than the other? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bollo you ball-bag Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 About 6 inches? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 (edited) About 6 inches? You only said that because the other knob said that \/ One has bigger wheels than the other? Either way, absolute twats, he was looking for help... Is that too hard to understand for you neanderthals? Defference between bikes <that's a great site, mate. Look over it and things will become clear Edited July 10, 2008 by BenJohn-Hynes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgey1 Posted July 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 cheers BenJohn-Hynes thats helped alot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 cheers BenJohn-Hynes thats helped alot Aaaaaaaaany time mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mista-neos Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Some times 4" and its true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kona1991 Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Some times 4" and its true.26-20=6so how can that be 4?muffin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jandamna Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Some times 4" and its true. No validation for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kona1991 Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 No validation for you Ha, I think there should be a maths test before validation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Modified (20" wheels) Pros: Superb standover clearanceEasily manueverable in most every circumstance, especially anything rear wheelLess expensiveLess parts to breakNearly impossible to bend the rim of a well-built 19" rear mod wheel running enough tire pressureLearn to sidehop up to both sides without worrying about a rear derailleurCons: Some people may think it's a BMX bikeA pain to ride more than a mile or two onMay be harder to find parts for itHarder to roll down thingsEasier to go over the handlebars (but less scary when you do)Doing wedge or wheelbase moves is less comfortableStock (26" wheels) Pros: More stableBigger wheels = roll everything easierEasier to do wedge or wheelbase movesEasier to pedal-kick on odd surfaces because of the larger diameter wheelYou can ride to your riding spot easily (if you have a seat and working gears)Looks more like a mountain bikePeople won't ask you to "grind" stuff or think you do BMX vert or streetCons: Bigger bike = less standover clearance = pain if you fall on the bikeEasy to hit knees on top-tube of most bikesLess room to work with for bending down before sidehopping, bunnyhopping, etc. or when absorbing landingsMore expensive because of greater frequency of breakage and more parts to breakRear derailleurs - easy to smash into things (though most bikes have replaceable derailleur hangers that will bend before the derailleur is broken)Wheels - 26" size = easier to get out of true or taco (20" wheels are extremely hard to ruin when built and used properly)Chain can slip down or up a gear while you ride if your chain is too loose, or you smack your derailleur in section and break itHeavier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sex_on_wheels Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Some times 4" and its truei dont get the "and its true" bit? lool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samtrials Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 Some people say that 20" bikes are easier to learn moves on and better to start off on? <-( If that is true I don't know) One advantage to a 20" other than weight would be that you have more room to move around on objects because you have smaller wheels. I personally started off on a stock and still ride one and love it. Hope that helps a bit. -Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bol Maaaaaaing Posted July 13, 2008 Report Share Posted July 13, 2008 hey hodgey 1,like you im a noob to trials and have been given alot of pros and cons for both 20" and 26",but ive decided to get a 20", because they are less likely to break, and are cheaper etc...and i think they look cooler! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam-Griffin Posted July 13, 2008 Report Share Posted July 13, 2008 ModLess expensiveLess parts to breakMay be harder to find parts for itStockMore expensive because of greater frequency of breakage and more parts to breakSurely thats Bullshit ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-baby158 Posted July 13, 2008 Report Share Posted July 13, 2008 Some times 4" and its true.I think he means 4" from 20" - 24". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul_C Posted July 13, 2008 Report Share Posted July 13, 2008 (edited) I think it's a preference thing, so see if you can ride both and see what you prefer. One may ultimately feel more 'right' for you.Although I like 20's and 26's so you may end up wanting both!I do use the my 26'' jump/street/everything else bike more than my Monty though (when it's not in pieces in my garage...). Edited July 13, 2008 by Paul_C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mista-neos Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 i mean 4" as in 24 like 20 + 4 = 24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodgey1 Posted July 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 thanks for the help guysi think i may go with a mod to start off with and see how it goes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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