Trials Smithy Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 I was wondering on the differences of frames. What the advantages and disadvantages are for going from a short bike to a long bike. Thanks in advance, Smithy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petit_pablo Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 I believe a shorter frame is easier to do "street" moves. Manuals, bunnyhops, jumps etc. A longer frame is more comp style. Very manouverable, good on the back wheel but not so good doing the above. Thats not to say you cant ride say a longer frame and pop manuals etc but they are slightly harder to perform as well imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mc Lovin Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 (edited) Short bikes are easier to spin and flick around, there also easier to bunnyhop up things and lift the front end up and feel more responsive, so are used mainly for street. With Long bikes you will have more balance to hop and rolling over and down rocks. Long bikes are also easier to gap having a longer wheel base, and are used mainly for Naural or comp. Edited November 25, 2005 by tom_wilko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo_Monkey Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 from personal experience i find short bikes more "chuck-able" and easier to bunny hop on, but with a long bike you can go much bigger - i think its all to do with leverage - imagine the bike is a big crow bar (not sure if that's how you spell it) - and you are trying to use it to lift the back wheel (and you for that matter) the longer the frame the better leverage you get - the higher/bigger you can go - but then to reverse the equation - if you are pivoting on the front wheel and the bike is really long - you have a lot of bike to swing round you, so it moves slower and is less responsive, but if you have a really short bike it will snap round quickly. you can probably see how this applies to many trials moves - hope that helps trust :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punkrider Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 (edited) The advantages and disadvantages have already been listed You should be fine with a long bike Wayne, just take a bit of getting use to :P Adam Edited November 25, 2005 by Punkrider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trials Smithy Posted November 25, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 Sorry to steal the thread... At the moment i am riding a Giant (1008mm) and was thinking about getting a zoo pitbull (1060mm) I ride street and i am 5 foot 7. I am not sure if the Zoo is to long, or if i will be able to ride it? Do you think i would be able to ride it, is it to big? A few people who i have spoken to say that i look like i am 'stretching' on my Giant? Cheers Adam Does this mean i should start another thread to get the answers i want? Smithy :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punkrider Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 (edited) Your questions have been answered Edited November 25, 2005 by Punkrider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mc Lovin Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 (edited) Does this mean i should start another thread to get the answers i want? Smithy :P You have been given the answers, what other's do you want :) . Do you think i would be able to ride it, is it to big? A few people who i have spoken to say that i look like i am 'stretching' on my Giant? It depends, are you feeling comfortable on your giant? If you are then i'm sure you would be fine on a zoo, What wheel base are you thinking about getting? Edited November 25, 2005 by tom_wilko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petit_pablo Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 Sorry to steal the thread... At the moment i am riding a Giant (1008mm) and was thinking about getting a zoo pitbull (1060mm) I ride street and i am 5 foot 7. I am not sure if the Zoo is to long, or if i will be able to ride it? Do you think i would be able to ride it, is it to big? A few people who i have spoken to say that i look like i am 'stretching' on my Giant? Cheers Adam I changed from similar sized bike, the heavy tools, to a zoo pitbull 1060. It has helped my riding no end, i find it much easier to ride. Im 6ft tall but my other half is 5'7 and she doesnt find it too big to ride. Just chose a shorter stem if you find your stretching over the bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punkrider Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 You have been given the answers, what other's do you want :P . It depends, are you feeling comfortable on your giant? If you are then i'm sure you would be fine on a zoo, What wheel base are you thinking about getting? Yeah i feel fine on my Giant so you think it would be ok? Cheers Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kb_trialer Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 smithy mate go for a MOD!!! i think there easyier to ride and i think you would be good on one!!! keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mc Lovin Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 Yeah i feel fine on my Giant so you think it would be ok? Cheers Adam Yeah I think you will get on well with it :P . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted November 25, 2005 Report Share Posted November 25, 2005 smithy mate go for a MOD!!! i think there easyier to ride and i think you would be good on one!!! keith yes they are easier to ride, while your learning and then you realize you should have gotten a stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey gav Posted November 26, 2005 Report Share Posted November 26, 2005 yes they are easier to ride, while your learning and then you realize you should have gotten a stock Don't think Craigleescott, Tra, benito ros.etc would agree with you there. if the guy wants a mod, he wants a mod why should your opinion affect him. just my opinion Gavyn :'( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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