SmileyBaldyBloke Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 First post.I'm 37 and recently started trails. I purchased a Monty 20" on eBay which is good to ride, but I can't help thinking (at my age & 6' tall) I'd be better off on a 26"Any thoughts? Or recommendations for a 26"I also like my Eagle Claw bash plate & I haven't seen any 26" bikes with one - are there any?Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txt2007 Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 yeah stock would probably feel more natural and i've never seen a stock with a bashplate only rings you'd have to drill the frame or something to get a bash on a stock me tinks, unless there's some foreign make...and a recommended bike would depend on what style of riding your into and budget, imo if your a beginner look at onza, to me there's no other beginner bike than onza but for the same price as a brand new onza you could buy a second hand bike off here when you get validated so it depends what you want new or used then what style of riding or a certain geo you favour...but then if you get along with the monty okay stay with it untill it's dead... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialin Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 First post.I'm 37 and recently started trails. I purchased a Monty 20" on eBay which is good to ride, but I can't help thinking (at my age & 6' tall) I'd be better off on a 26"Any thoughts? Or recommendations for a 26"I also like my Eagle Claw bash plate & I haven't seen any 26" bikes with one - are there any?SiBASE has 26" with plate but not ringpersonally I think 26 has more fun in speed and powerwhen you spin, you can feel 26 exists; 20? most you feel will be your arms and legs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1337 Trials Posted September 12, 2008 Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 26" would suit you more mate. I ride 20" at the moment and im 5ft 11. I want to go stock really as I go to the gym 4x a week and im bulking up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmileyBaldyBloke Posted September 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2008 I think natural stuff more than street is for me.I tried a new Monty 231(?) (£2k+) very nice and a very colorful Koxx which wasn't so goodThey do feel more like my mountain bike and would be much easier to roll over things i guess.So, what's a good 26" for that style?Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samtrials Posted September 13, 2008 Report Share Posted September 13, 2008 You can really ride either, its just your preference. I personally like stock just because thats how I roll. I am 6'2 and if I try out a 20" it does not feel awkward or anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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