benbarden Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 hello all i have never done trials riding be for and don't no much about it apart from it looks like fun and i want in so all the help you can give would be cool hear are the dum nob questions20 24 26 wheels what is the difference are they meant for diff ant types of riding or is one easier than the over?how much would you look to spend on a 1ST bike?gears or single speedso much any over help you can think off would be brilli live in Exeter a small city so i think street would be the best thanks all sorry about spelling I'm dyslexic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slink Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 s'up bro,http://www.trials-forum.co.uk/wiki/Choosing_a_bikeThat should see you right, have a look at the rest of the wiki also, some interesting pages on there to get you started Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukasMcNeal Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 20" Best for starters, better for smaller/younger people24" Street, If you wanna have a mix of bmx and trials26" Ideal for taller people and also are a bit harder to ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benbarden Posted October 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 a ok so me being a fat man at about 17st i would what to go for a 26" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarriLye Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 its not how heavy you are its how tall you are..PLUSits what you perfer..you might enjoy a 20" more than a 26" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benbarden Posted October 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 ok so I'm just under 6ft i think 24" looks good as you can ride it about and still small so you can pick it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarriLye Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Do you mean light not small?24" are very exspensive..Your best bet is to get a second-hand one !www.tartybikes.co.ukif i was you looking for a 24" ill just look on ebay or somthink? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benbarden Posted October 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 lol I'm more confused now than when i started so 24" cost more cos there are newer to the market20" is like riding a bmx which i never did like 26" more like a mtb which is what i ride at the mo so that would be best Mab i will just buy it and hope i think if i can get a bike for about 2-300 it would not be to much of a loss if i did not like itOK so what about gears?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan_echo26 Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 (edited) lol I'm more confused now than when i started so 24" cost more cos there are newer to the market20" is like riding a bmx which i never did like 26" more like a mtb which is what i ride at the mo so that would be best Mab i will just buy it and hope i think if i can get a bike for about 2-300 it would not be to much of a loss if i did not like itOK so what about gears??20" isn't anything like riding a BMX and 26 isn't really anything like a mountain bike either. They feel completely different to ride.The best thing to do would be to have a go on other peoples bikes and see what you prefer.Trials bike mostly don't have gears. The standard gearing for a 26" is 18 teeth at the front and 15 at the back. For a 20" its 18-12. Edited October 27, 2009 by duncan_echo26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarriLye Posted October 27, 2009 Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 Yes..just go on your friends bike or somthink...then make your mind up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benbarden Posted October 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2009 OK i think i may do that i no 1 or 2 people who ride trials thank for all the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve g Posted October 28, 2009 Report Share Posted October 28, 2009 Hey, not sure if you know this but theres a bike shop in exeter that stocks a few trials bikes. Im sure they would be happy to let you test ride a few, see which wheel size you feel comfy with Im not sure what its called but i know its along the canal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benbarden Posted October 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 is there thats gr8 i will go down there as soon a i can get the time thank you all for the help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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