Wingerz Posted September 24, 2010 Report Share Posted September 24, 2010 I havn't riden a bike for nearly 2 years, im looking for a new hoby/sport and i thought trials looked pretty fun, i was wondering how long it will take me to get okay and just comfortable with the basics if i practiced two/thee times a week for about an hour each time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Dunstan Posted September 25, 2010 Report Share Posted September 25, 2010 Everyone is different. Just practice and have fun doing it. And you don't have to be good to have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkD Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 It's kind of a weird question. Progression is about practise, practise, commitment and did I mention practise? Watch a lot of videos on technique, get your bike, go outside your house and practise basics until you've got them without thinking. Trackstands - being holding your bike upright, still on both wheels, mastering the basics is the primary thing that leads to progression. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kane666r Posted September 27, 2010 Report Share Posted September 27, 2010 I havn't riden a bike for nearly 2 years, im looking for a new hoby/sport and i thought trials looked pretty fun, i was wondering how long it will take me to get okay and just comfortable with the basics if i practiced two/thee times a week for about an hour each time? mate i took up trials last november, took alot of practice, and then some more, but its all about enjoying it, i'm not that good but doing gaps, rear hops, the more you learn the better it gets, i,m 29 if i can anyone can, good luck mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Tore Posted September 30, 2010 Report Share Posted September 30, 2010 Well, I got my first bike about one year ago. I've been riding different bikes all of my life, so I soon felt comfortable riding the long, stretchy bike. Took me a week or two to get the pedal kicks going, and that's really when the fun begins. I feel it's very important to feel comfortable on the bike. Everything works out better then. If you go angry after failing several times, nothing will come, and you'll just grow tired. In the end though, everyone progresses differently. The guy I'm riding with, who learned me the basics, I've passed by miles now. But that's much because he's a pussy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 Also, if I'm anything to go by, some people will never pick up trials! I had three different bikes, couldn't get the hang of it so went to 24" street / dirt. I have no doubt most people pick it up better than I did anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angua Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 Trials is a great hobby because like the first comment says, you dont have to be good to have fun.I would recommend trials to anyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigtom.0791 Posted November 13, 2010 Report Share Posted November 13, 2010 yea ur totaly right becuseivebeen doing trials for 6 months now im now just getting on to pedal kicks it takes time effort and progression and it good fun if ur in a group of trials biking its even better just getting my m8s in to it now theres 4 of us Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drummer man Posted November 17, 2010 Report Share Posted November 17, 2010 (edited) As all the other guys have said it is just lots of practice. I have been riding for 7 months now and i have just got my head round most of the basics. What really helped me was a DVD i got called 'Mastering the art of trials by Ryan Leech' - it brilliant, break downs or every technique beginner to advanced, Mastering the art of trials - All the sections of the DVD are on YouTube Hope it helps. Edited November 17, 2010 by Drummer man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinks1 Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 As all the other guys have said it is just lots of practice. I have been riding for 7 months now and i have just got my head round most of the basics. What really helped me was a DVD i got called 'Mastering the art of trials by Ryan Leech' - it brilliant, break downs or every technique beginner to advanced, Mastering the art of trials - All the sections of the DVD are on YouTube Hope it helps. thank you drummer man i saw one of those ages ago and couldn't remember what it was called. believe me it helps so much with other styles of riding . ive had my trials bike for 2months now and already i have noticed a difference in my downhilling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Dunstan Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 . ive had my trials bike for 2months now and already i have noticed a difference in my downhilling So, your riding downhill with a trials bike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 So, your riding downhill with a trials bike? So you chose to ignore the rest of his post? He said it helps with all styles of riding. I would assume balance and control etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Dunstan Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 So you chose to ignore the rest of his post? He said it helps with all styles of riding. I would assume balance and control etc... Yeah, chose to completely ignore it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnyboy Posted November 18, 2010 Report Share Posted November 18, 2010 pretty much the same with me! Haven't been on me bike for a long time and fancied something a bit different (going into it a tad naive as usual) I can see myself steadily improving which is pushing me forward, the only down side is that i live in the country so don't have many people around here on trials bikes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronMac Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 I would say practising at the amount you said it may take between 3 and 6 months to get the basics dialled. But as im sure others have mentioned it depends a lot on whether you're going to ride stock or mod, street or natural and how driven / enthusiastic you are to learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonmoore Posted November 19, 2010 Report Share Posted November 19, 2010 As all the other guys have said it is just lots of practice. I have been riding for 7 months now and i have just got my head round most of the basics. What really helped me was a DVD i got called 'Mastering the art of trials by Ryan Leech' - it brilliant, break downs or every technique beginner to advanced, Mastering the art of trials - All the sections of the DVD are on YouTube Hope it helps. I've just got that DVD it looks like the quick snap i caught on youtube was decent enough & thought that might help. I'm 28 & i'm waiting for my bike to arrive i choose trials because i used to ride the motorbike version & i got half decent nothing heavy i didnt rock hope the bike wasnt good enough but enjoyed it. I race speedway bikes in the summer months but i cannot handle having nothing to do in winter so decided to take up trials. I'm hoping that the tuiton on the dvd will help me. I'm trying to find some riders local so i can possibly ride with them & learn i find if your in a group it eggs you on to do better. I hope i can pick up the sport i've been walking around & there ar plenty of places to ride in town. Simon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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