George-trial Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 hi all, im new to trials and im wondering where to start, buy a brand new bike or second hand, get a mod or stock?? well basically im 5ft 7 and weigh 13 stone, what's best for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilmac Posted January 5, 2010 Report Share Posted January 5, 2010 hi all, im new to trials and im wondering where to start, buy a brand new bike or second hand, get a mod or stock?? well basically im 5ft 7 and weigh 13 stone, what's best for me well how much money are you willing to spend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RazGman Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 what is your biking background mate ? bmx .. you would probably prefer mod if you a mountain biker like me you will more then likely feel more comfertable on a stock depends on riding style too. alot of street riders tend to go for 24" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George-trial Posted January 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 what is your biking background mate ? bmx .. you would probably prefer mod if you a mountain biker like me you will more then likely feel more comfertable on a stock depends on riding style too. alot of street riders tend to go for 24" iv done both dj and bmx for about 2 years each, iv got about £250 spend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt.price Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 da bombs are good learning bikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 da bombs are good learning bikes No, they really aren't. I would suggest meeting up with someone local and trying out mod, stock & 24 and see which you feel most comfortable on. Having done mtb & bmx I don't think you'd have much trouble with either. Beginners on a tight budget tend to go for a second hand Onza's, they're good value for money and perfect to learn on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George-trial Posted January 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 (edited) No, they really aren't. I would suggest meeting up with someone local and trying out mod, stock & 24 and see which you feel most comfortable on. Having done mtb & bmx I don't think you'd have much trouble with either. Beginners on a tight budget tend to go for a second hand Onza's, they're good value for money and perfect to learn on. cheers for that mate, my brothers got a zoo! python short and iv ridden that, not to my liking very much my mate has got a zhi wich i like very much to ride so i dont know wat to do Edited January 6, 2010 by George-trial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_Trials Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 cheers for that mate, my brothers got a zoo! python short and iv ridden that, not to my liking very much my mate has got a zhi wich i like very much to ride so i dont know wat to do Ask the guy the geo of the ZHI and try find a bike that's like it. http://tartybikes.co.uk/ could be a good choice for a new bike, or just to let you know more about the geometry of the bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onza_rip95 Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 Ask the guy the geo of the ZHI and try find a bike that's like it. http://tartybikes.co.uk/ could be a good choice for a new bike, or just to let you know more about the geometry of the bikes. £250 is'nt going to get you very far. I suggest you wait a bit longer and get a really good bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Sutton Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 second hand zona zip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ullapool Trials Rider Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 http://www.trials-forum.co.uk/forum/index....howtopic=146439 This is a fookin' beast. Take out a loan or rob a bank. It will be worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George-trial Posted January 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 http://www.trials-forum.co.uk/forum/index....howtopic=146439 This is a fookin' beast. Take out a loan or rob a bank. It will be worth it. i dont think ill be aloud that as a first bike, so do u guys think saving my money and byding my time to get a good deal on a nice bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ullapool Trials Rider Posted January 6, 2010 Report Share Posted January 6, 2010 i dont think ill be aloud that as a first bike, so do u guys think saving my money and byding my time to get a good deal on a nice bike Yep. I did. And I got an Onza Bird. But I had so much money left over to do it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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