Black&Whyte Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 Arrhhh! I’m cringing and my toes are curling at the naivety of this post. :$ I’m an ‘old skool’ BMX’er who loved being out and all day, just trying stuff on my bike (PK Ripper). I’ve been into mountain biking for ages but am getting bored of flying around the countryside with my mates and fancy having a fresh go at trials and stuff. Thing is, most of my riding will be over three miles away and I can’t see me honking (can you say that?) all that way. Is there a 24 incher that meets MTB and Trails, half way? I know it’s a compromise but I’m 40 and don’t expect to drop off from roofs - just 360’s and ground stuff etc. Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted August 8, 2009 Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 Hey dude, welcome to the forum There's definitely a bike to fit your criteria if it's just getting to and from the spots your worried about (i.e. not using it as a mtb as well as a trials bike!) You could get something like an Inspired and whack some gears on, get the smallest cog possible on the cassette and Robert's your father's brother. Admittedly it won't be the fastest way of getting about but it's definitely far easier than those of us (me included) who ride a mile or two to spots with single speeds (i'm currently running 22:17, pretty tempted by gears though...) And it'll open up loads of options to you, being able to change to lower gears for the static stuff and go fas when you want to, unlike having to find a good compromise between the two.Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black&Whyte Posted August 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2009 Hey dude, welcome to the forum There's definitely a bike to fit your criteria if it's just getting to and from the spots your worried about (i.e. not using it as a mtb as well as a trials bike!) You could get something like an Inspired and whack some gears on, get the smallest cog possible on the cassette and Robert's your father's brother. Admittedly it won't be the fastest way of getting about but it's definitely far easier than those of us (me included) who ride a mile or two to spots with single speeds (i'm currently running 22:17, pretty tempted by gears though...) And it'll open up loads of options to you, being able to change to lower gears for the static stuff and go fas when you want to, unlike having to find a good compromise between the two.MattCan I get a seat post in it and ride without my knees round my ears? Sounds good if I can. Thanks Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sstein Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 Can I get a seat post in it and ride without my knees round my ears? Sounds good if I can. Thanks Matt. Yes and know. You can have a seat but you won't be able to get it up as high as you can on most mtb's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redneck Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 a comment on the 24". why not go 26? i hear 24" trials stuff is fairly difficult to come by and you are probably used to 26 from the MTB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 a comment on the 24". why not go 26? i hear 24" trials stuff is fairly difficult to come by and you are probably used to 26 from the MTB.Nah it's fine, only problem you'll run into is if you want a front rim brake, 'cos no-one makes trials forks with 24" rim brake mounts. (unless you look second hand, or get some Pashleys with lowered mounts)Re; the seatpost, yes you can! Even with my pivotal setup i can get it high enough to ride it comfotably from place to place if i can really be bothered (and that seat post's very very short) Obviously you could put a seat post as long as your seat tube in if you were running a normal saddle, so it's definitely do-able Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black&Whyte Posted August 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 Nah it's fine, only problem you'll run into is if you want a front rim brake, 'cos no-one makes trials forks with 24" rim brake mounts. (unless you look second hand, or get some Pashleys with lowered mounts)Re; the seatpost, yes you can! Even with my pivotal setup i can get it high enough to ride it comfotably from place to place if i can really be bothered (and that seat post's very very short) Obviously you could put a seat post as long as your seat tube in if you were running a normal saddle, so it's definitely do-able Thank you all. I have a much better idea of what I want and after a fair bit of research, I now know where to get it, or at least who to talk to. Casualty here we come... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted August 9, 2009 Report Share Posted August 9, 2009 Nice one! I hope the place you're talking about is Tarty I really can't recommend the guys there enough - absolutely brilliant.Keep your eyes peeled on the second hand side of things too, dude! And good luck with it all, even if you do make a trip or three to a&e! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black&Whyte Posted August 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Nice one! I hope the place you're talking about is Tarty I really can't recommend the guys there enough - absolutely brilliant.Keep your eyes peeled on the second hand side of things too, dude! And good luck with it all, even if you do make a trip or three to a&e!WOW, these Inspired Fourplay's are hard to come by. October's end before they arrive at Tarty. British Racing Green sounds a close second to a white with brown a very clear last choice. I wouldn't buy a second hand MTB without knowing where it's been and a trials is no different. Thinking of combining a fishing trip to France and come home with a frame for £300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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