Jowster Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 i am just starting trials and i was just wondering which would be the best to start trials riding on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sex_on_wheels Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 Modified (20" wheels)Pros:Superb standover clearance Easily manueverable in most every circumstance, especially anything rear wheel Less expensiveLess parts to break Nearly impossible to bend the rim of a well-built 19" rear mod wheel running enough tire pressure Learn to sidehop up to both sides without worrying about a rear derailleur Cons:Some people may think it's a BMX bike A pain to ride more than a mile or two on May be harder to find parts for it Harder to roll down things Easier to go over the handlebars (but less scary when you do) Doing wedge or wheelbase moves is less comfortable Stock (26" wheels)Pros:More stable Bigger wheels = roll everything easier Easier to do wedge or wheelbase moves Easier to pedal-kick on odd surfaces because of the larger diameter wheel You can ride to your riding spot easily (if you have a seat and working gears) Looks more like a mountain bike People won't ask you to "grind" stuff or think you do BMX vert or street Cons:Bigger bike = less standover clearance = pain if you fall on the bike Easy to hit knees on top-tube of most bikes Less room to work with for bending down before sidehopping, bunnyhopping, etc. or when absorbing landings More expensive because of greater frequency of breakage and more parts to breakRear derailleurs - easy to smash into things (though most bikes have replaceable derailleur hangers that will bend before the derailleur is broken) Wheels - 26" size = easier to get out of true or taco (20" wheels are extremely hard to ruin when built and used properly) Chain can slip down or up a gear while you ride if your chain is too loose, or you smack your derailleur in section and break it Heavier check it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis :) Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 personally i think 20" rides alot better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob rides trials Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 i rides a 20" i prefer 20" to a 26" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Monty Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaffacakes Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 I prefer 20" I think it rides nicer but really it is your choice, It's two completely different styles. Have a look at some movies and see what you like. It's ideal if you can have a go on both bikes as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sembo_trials Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 i like 26'' probarly because its like a tridition. my cousin rode one, my brother rode one , my mate road one,so i got one. it doesnt matter what you get because there disadvantages and advantages on anything you buy.personally i like 26'' even Ot Pi new the score, thats why he turned back to 26'' lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum Trialsin Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 ive got a stock bike at the moment but i also ride bmx, so now im changing to mod not because i like mod more just because going from a little bmx to mtb is harder than going from bmx to mod hope this helps Callum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishy Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 I ride both, but I prefer Stock much more. It might be because I started on Stock,but I did learn to do all the basic moves on my Mod.The only main con I have found with stock is that mine always seems to break, and my mod is almost bomb proof, even though it was a second hand nail. I have grown to love my Stock more, I would sleep with it, if I had a bigger bed jOefish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koxx1 Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 20" enough said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p...koxx Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 i ride 20" and have always preferred it to 26. i think your size also comes into it i am quite small and think that is why i prefer the 20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_PRO Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 20" for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granty Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 its got to be 20" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echoteam!! Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 20" all the way mate! or maybe 24" (I've never had a 26" bike in my life, bmxs and 24"mtbs all the way!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 You'll learn the basics way quicker on a 20", but I always found 'bigger' moves easier on a 26" due to the longer wheelbase (when you're on the back wheel, the front wheel on a 26" is higher off the ground than on a 20", more room to prehop/absorb landings as long as you have a small enough frame). I owned and rode a 26" that ate parts for breakfast until I finally replaced EVERY single part with something bombproof. By the time it got stolen it was a completely different bike from what it started out as. I also owned a second hand nail of a 20" Monty X-Lite, which helped me improve my technique no end, but had various problems left over from it's previous owner (a certain rider who's gonna be 'big' soon, but who I won't mention). Everything was a LOT easier to do on that bike, especially anything involving flicking the back end around. I finally flogged that off when I got annoyed with the breakages, and built myself another 26" around a Saracen X-Ile frame (yes, that's how long ago it was), and it startled me to discover that I could still do all the stuff I could on my mod, it was just that lil' bit harder because of the extra weight. However, the drops and big hops up stuff became easier. SO, if I were you, I'd start on a Mod (20") and move onto Stock (26") at a later date maybe. But that's just my 10p. You might wanna stick to mod, or just start on stock and graft at it until you've got everthing nailed.The other thing to consider is cost of parts and availability. I had a nightmare trying to find replacements for my Monty and Maguras back in the day (it's probably better these days though), whereas I could walk into any local bike shop and get a replacement part for my 26". Bear in mind that the massive rear tyre of a (decent) mod will be more forgiving of bad landings than the somewhat thinner and lower wall height found on most stocks.I hope that summed up the pros and cons reasonably. Bear in mind that my opinion is probably a little out of date because I haven't ridden for 5 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onza T-pro Rob Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 I ride a 20" as most of you guys would have known by my name, ive riden a 26" and i found it harder then a 20" it could be because im used to a 20" or either 20" is just alot easier, which it proberly is.I haven't riden a 24" yet but i would like to give it a try, in fact i don't think ive even seen a 24" yet.My opinions on all sizes is 20" is the best no matter what anybody says, 26" looks better i think but its definatly not the best to learn on and 24" looks kool so i want to try one sometime. Rob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerboysam1 Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 got to be 20" reallythat's all i can say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 I ride 26"I have found its all the young riders or people who havnt been into trials for long are the types that go for 20"Now this is ok if your small, but I feel most are riding 20" because they find it easier, I think thats a bad thing to do....you kinda get skill handed to you on a plate with 20". a 26" takes a little more work, but it really teaches you vital skills, its worth it in the end.Another reason I think 26" is better is that you get MUCH more satisfaction out of it. Say you sidehop 45" on a mod and then do it on a stock, you will feel better for doing on the stock because its harder....thats just how I feel anyway.Also, 26" is more suitable for other types of riding, dh, jumping, bmx etc, get most bang for your buck with stock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt rushton Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 definaly mod for starting out because thay are lighter and easy to learn on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Swindlehurst Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 i would rather ride a 20" easer to handle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat hudson Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 stock. iv ridden 26 all my life. so it makes sence to get a stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wez Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 "20 i ride a onza t-master and i love riding "20 wez Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiggy Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 Going against the lot and saying 26! Far more speed for getting to places to ride, seems logical to me. Also good for some of us who have to ride them to college too . Multi purpose too, great for dirt too! But to be honest I am after a 20" myself!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted January 9, 2006 Report Share Posted January 9, 2006 Modified (20" wheels)Pros:Superb standover clearance Easily manueverable in most every circumstance, especially anything rear wheel Less expensiveLess parts to break Nearly impossible to bend the rim of a well-built 19" rear mod wheel running enough tire pressure Learn to sidehop up to both sides without worrying about a rear derailleur Cons:Some people may think it's a BMX bike A pain to ride more than a mile or two on May be harder to find parts for it Harder to roll down things Easier to go over the handlebars (but less scary when you do) Doing wedge or wheelbase moves is less comfortable Stock (26" wheels)Pros:More stable Bigger wheels = roll everything easier Easier to do wedge or wheelbase moves Easier to pedal-kick on odd surfaces because of the larger diameter wheel You can ride to your riding spot easily (if you have a seat and working gears) Looks more like a mountain bike People won't ask you to "grind" stuff or think you do BMX vert or street Cons:Bigger bike = less standover clearance = pain if you fall on the bike Easy to hit knees on top-tube of most bikes Less room to work with for bending down before sidehopping, bunnyhopping, etc. or when absorbing landings More expensive because of greater frequency of breakage and more parts to breakRear derailleurs - easy to smash into things (though most bikes have replaceable derailleur hangers that will bend before the derailleur is broken) Wheels - 26" size = easier to get out of true or taco (20" wheels are extremely hard to ruin when built and used properly) Chain can slip down or up a gear while you ride if your chain is too loose, or you smack your derailleur in section and break it Heavier check it outONLY listen to this boi he has is!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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