its mark Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 I was considering buying an onza zoot which I assume you all know is a 24", I thought that it being a 24", it would be a good idea to start on (because its kind of in the middle: size wise)However after talking to people, I’m now not sure, and am a bit confused now Which is the easiest to learn stuff on: 20, 24 or 26? Any info on any bikes would be greatly appreciated!Cheers, Mark! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tris Posted November 25, 2008 Report Share Posted November 25, 2008 What do you wanna learn?? Basic trials is easiest to learn on a 20". Things like hopping on the rear wheel, sidehops etc.If you want to do more spinny stuff like hops manuals endos etc then go for a 24". 24" aren't quite as easy to keep on the rear wheel and the geo isnt perfect for trials specific moves........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoby Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 20" To learn basics . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
am-i-bothered Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 They suggest 26" for mtbers and 20" or 24" for bmxers. Im a mtb'r and i like 20"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan- Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 Hey,If you know any riders ask them if you can have a go and get a feel for the bike.Everybody has a different opinion on what feels the best/is best for learning on.For example i started on a 26" and i had a go on my freinds 20" and to me it felt so much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
its mark Posted November 26, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 cheers, thats a good point of getting a shot on different ones, but a dont really know anyony that does trials around where a live ! kinda sucks !am gonna try to have a shot on one before buyin ! thanks anyway ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Beach Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 Some people say 20" are the easiest to learn on and 24" are the hardest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAX (M.A.D) Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 cheers, thats a good point of getting a shot on different ones, but a dont really know anyony that does trials around where a live ! kinda sucks !am gonna try to have a shot on one before buyin ! thanks anyway !If you don't realy know anyone who rides trials in your area look on the rides section and look for a ride not to far away fron you and post a few comments saying your comming and would like to try out a few bikes and go up their on your bmx or somethingHope tis helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Thornton Posted November 26, 2008 Report Share Posted November 26, 2008 20's to learn the basics on.Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon_lee9900 Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 im just starting out, havnt got a bike. i ride downhill usually but really want to get into trials. Im used to 26inch mtb, so im planning on getting a 26 inch. If anyone knows of one going cheap just for a starter please let me know. when i mean cheap i dont mean a grand bike for 400 i mean under 100 quid im a poor student who loves bikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
its mark Posted November 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 yeah me too, a usually ride dowhinll and jumps (pretty much ride everythin . . . except trials) but a want to give it shot, looks awesome fun ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Metcalfe Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 I think its personal preference what size bike is beat to learn on.And you'll always get conflicting and contrasting views.I personally think MOD is best to learn on. As the frames are more compact so any movement is exaggerated, Thus you can see where you go wrong or right.That is my opinion, So please don't rip me to shreads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETROLEO Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 If you don't realy know anyone who rides trials in your area look on the rides section and look for a ride not to far away fron you and post a few comments saying your comming and would like to try out a few bikes and go up their on your bmx or somethingHope tis helps yeh sounds a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack.lad Posted November 27, 2008 Report Share Posted November 27, 2008 my onza zoot is for sale in the for sale section hugh heffner is the seller. i started on my giant stp then built up my zoot and its a nice little bike as its not far off a 26 inch with a more streety element. give it a look only 220 quid or give me an offer cheers Jack . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendy Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 I started on a 26" and wish i had gone 20" to start with if your a big fella you might well be better of on a 26". try and meet up with some riders and have a go better that that trow money down the drain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tibor Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 i started with 26" rode it for about 2 years ,and then switched over too 20" and now i'm evolving like crazy ! so i would say the 20 " here you can see what i mean , look at the two http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=FB-MqB_edeo <<<< 26"http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=xjpOezvHhCU <<<<< 20" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon_lee9900 Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 i rode my mates mod and also stock, mod seems a lot more natural and easier to move, but iv just bought a stock monty, hoping it will be better in the long run with the ability of a bigger variety of uses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!!()`/D Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 I think it comes down to how your built really, im 5' 8" last time i checked. I started out riding stock and i still am, i had a go on someones Mod and didnt like it at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan- Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 I think it comes down to how your built really, im 5' 8" last time i checked. I started out riding stock and i still am, i had a go on someones Mod and didnt like it at all.Yeah,well im nearly 6 foot and i prefer to ride a mod.It may well have something to do with what bike you used to ride before you decided to get a trials bike.For example i rode a BMX so that may be why i prefer the mod and my freind rode a mtb and he prefers to ride a 26".I hope this helps a bit.Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 i started off on a a mountain bike and slowly converted that into a trials bike....worked fine for meId say stay clear of a zoot as a beginners bike....i really like mine but i imagine it'd be pretty hard to learn on one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlAdE Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 You can learn faster with 20' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gogz- Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 (edited) i started with 26" rode it for about 2 years ,and then switched over too 20" and now i'm evolving like crazy ! so i would say the 20 " here you can see what i mean , look at the two http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=FB-MqB_edeo <<<< 26"http://nl.youtube.com/watch?v=xjpOezvHhCU <<<<< 20"Sorry but i think you looked better on the 26" . . ..I ride a stock atm but am comtenplating getting a 20" as lell for a bit of a change. Edited December 3, 2008 by Gogz- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onza_t_comp_boi Posted December 3, 2008 Report Share Posted December 3, 2008 I was considering buying an onza zoot which I assume you all know is a 24", I thought that it being a 24", it would be a good idea to start on (because its kind of in the middle: size wise)However after talking to people, I’m now not sure, and am a bit confused now Which is the easiest to learn stuff on: 20, 24 or 26? Any info on any bikes would be greatly appreciated!Cheers, Mark! if i was you i would get a 20" but thats just me there easy to chuck around and nice to ride ............. ;p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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