Beaniemoo Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 Hello there, At the ripe old age of 26 I've finally got myself a trials bike. Ever since I heard about this sport when I was about 15 I've always wanted to get a bike and I've finally bitten the bullet and got one. To begin with I've got myself a cheap bike, (just to make sure I get on with it) a Monty 219 Magura off eBay for £100. Quite strange really because its the bike I've always fancied! Unfortunatly this is all I know about this bike so if anyone knows anything more about it (year ect) that would be nice. Anyway I've been playing round on it out the front of my house and I utterly love it. I can't wait to get it out on some proper obsticles Not the best picture but its the only one I've currently got Any advise on set-up, tyre pressures or anything would be much appreciated Also need validating Cheers Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowlly21 Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 Hello there, At the ripe old age of 26 I've finally got myself a trials bike. Ever since I heard about this sport when I was about 15 I've always wanted to get a bike and I've finally bitten the bullet and got one. To begin with I've got myself a cheap bike, (just to make sure I get on with it) a Monty 219 Magura off eBay for £100. Quite strange really because its the bike I've always fancied! Unfortunatly this is all I know about this bike so if anyone knows anything more about it (year ect) that would be nice. Anyway I've been playing round on it out the front of my house and I utterly love it. I can't wait to get it out on some proper obsticles Not the best picture but its the only one I've currently got Any advise on set-up, tyre pressures or anything would be much appreciated Also need validating Cheers Michael Old school ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streetrider2k10 Posted June 8, 2010 Report Share Posted June 8, 2010 I don`t no much about that bike and i`ve never seen it either. I`m just wondering did you get that bike with the hydraulic brakes or did you just have to buy them i do no that you don't want your tyre rock hard and you don`t want it to flat i`m just a begginner so i don`t much myself hope i helped a bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryan96 Posted June 9, 2010 Report Share Posted June 9, 2010 For beginners a lower tire pressure(depends on what tires you use too, softer compound tires call for a little higher pressure) would be helpful in aiding basics like trackstanding and rear wheel hopping as there is more grip. But eventually as you progress you should go for a higher pressure as snake bites would be common if you're not careful. When I started off i used 18psi on Monty Eagle Claw tires, which are of a soft compound. After 8 months the tire was completely bald, and I increased pressure too. Now i've been riding for 1 and a half years and am using 40psi tires as i ride very streety trials. I guess its more of personal preference, and what type of riding you do. If you're more trials, go for a lower pressure. If you're more of street, go for higher pressure. But do play around with it, eventually you'll find a pressure you're comfortable with. As for set-up tips, do make sure your brakes are working fine. You definately wouldn't want youself slipping and injuring yourself while practising. Other than that, its got alot to do on what you're comfortable with. Hope that helped! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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