duane Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 (edited) Hi, I am attempting to learn to ride trials, but I am probably too old, too heavy and too far away from any other riders. There is certainly no potential for natural riding here in Dubai, so I am stuck with concrete which is bloody dangerous with my lack of skill. On the upside I got a genuine thumbs up and round of applause from some guys that had never seen a bike pivot off a 4 inch curb before, I may just be the greatest trials rider in Dubai right now. Thats unless there is someone here that can bunny hop higher than a coke can. My bike is a completely stock Scott Aspen, basically your bog standard MTB with front suspension, I would be interested to hear from anyone that has started out on an MTB are suspension forks a huge hindrance or just a convenient excuse for lack of ability, its a real hassle to order forks from the UK so any advice would be much appreciated, Regards Duane. Edited January 19, 2006 by duane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synergy Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 dude dont be silly mate, give it a go see what you think and if you like it keep at it.all trends start somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 If you have a bike and a passion for trials, you can do anything. Whether you live in Dubai or the trials capital of the world, you can, and will learn.I was riding on my own for a good year, and i still loved it. No doubt you'll find more riders, and if i recall correctly, i do actually believe there is others in Dubai.Age also isn't an issue. I know riders that are in there late 20's are just starting, and riders in early/late 30's are still going strong after years of riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 sorry to be rude, but how old actually are you? beside it's not really to do with age, more like fitness, i know 14 year olds that can't even run 100m without slowing down (they may be fat but it's beside the point ) and there's like 40 year olds who are really fit, the other day i saw a polce man about 37-40 get out of his car and run like mad. (i don't know why i he was on his radio, and running.) the only thing i can really say is get your mits on a bike (Mod or Stock whichever takes your fancy) maybe try both out if there's any biker near you like Simon says. and see what you think, give it a couple of months, and if the worst come to the worst, you can always sell it. I'm selling a cheap Mod if your interest, don't talk on here cos it's not allowed in the member's thread.Sorry mods! Mike!!!I'll add you to MSN or you add me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
011001000110010101110010 Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Welcome to the forum My dad has just been to Dubai, is it still really dusty there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane Posted January 19, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Hi, 'Guys as old as late twenties just starting out', Im soon to be 33, mind you I had a magnesium injection moulded kirk revolution MTB famously made from a cubic meter of sea water at a time when people thought that was a good idea. You only had to look at it to snap the frame, theres a very short article and a picture of the road version on this page http://www.centennial.hydro.com/cgi-bin/ww...rget_inter.htmlDubai gets very dusty whenever the wind gets up, over time the dust tends to polish most surfaces so there is a complete lack of grip, even with a track stand the front wheel can start to creep away.Back to my Suspension question, I know that a rigid fork is obviously better suited to trials than front suspension, but are suspension forks a complete disaster or can most people master most moves with them ?Regards Duane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2sixstreet Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Hey welcome aboard and dont let age bother you. I'm right up there myself so I know it can be done. Practice and patience. It doesnt really matter what bike you're on to get going. A reliable drive train will make you feel safer however. Maintenance could be an issue in Dubai Ryan Leech is a known trials rider who uses front suspension (and a proper seat). Whatever floats your boat really. If the fork is adjustable i'd probably slow down the compression and rebound or have it travel limited.What you doin in Dubai? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tank_rider Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Welcome, and good to hear trials is appealing to people of all ages As for tiders in Dubai, i believe the member who goes by the name of Mr Tweek is from dubai, might be worth giving him a shout, over PM.As for trials, so long as your enjoying what you do it doesn't matter!! Thats the beauty, most people can't do anything remotely like a trials rider and it's always a great feeling to see people impressed with what you can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tank_rider Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Auto Reply The topic starter has been validated. Moving topic from New Members Chat to Trials Chat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Kearns Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Age does not matter mate because look at old boy benito ross, how old is he about 30 lol.Dan ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Thomson Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 (edited) Welcome, and good to hear trials is appealing to people of all ages As for tiders in Dubai, i believe the member who goes by the name of Mr Tweek is from dubai, might be worth giving him a shout, over PM.As for trials, so long as your enjoying what you do it doesn't matter!! Thats the beauty, most people can't do anything remotely like a trials rider and it's always a great feeling to see people impressed with what you can do.Yay, someone remembered!!Abu Dhabi but oh well...Thank GOD there's someone else now...Not as close as hoped, but still...close enough....To keep it relevant...I wouldn't say that having front suspension set ups really hinders beginngers....I started on a full sus bike all those years ago!I'll send you a PM nice and quick snapp! Edited January 19, 2006 by Mr_Tweek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophe' Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Welcome to the forum My dad has just been to Dubai, is it still really dusty there?I think it is dusty Fred,,,,Unless it has rained Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Welcome to the forum, Good luck with your trials! I went to australia in august and we stopped at dubai,30 degrees-6 o'clock in the morning!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophe' Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Welcome to the forum, Good luck with your trials! I went to australia in august and we stopped at dubai,30 degrees-6 o'clock in the morning!!! Was it dusty though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Thomson Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Was it dusty though? It's not really dusty, depends if there a storn in the desert really....all the shit get's blown into town!...It's still prety chilly actually...it was about 19 celcius this everning i was freezing my arse off outside...Try and keep to the topic lads.....Going off on a bit of a tangeant here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophe' Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Hi, I am attempting to learn to ride trials, but I am probably too old, too heavy and too far away from any other riders. There is certainly no potential for natural riding here in Dubai, so I am stuck with concrete which is bloody dangerous with my lack of skill. On the upside I got a genuine thumbs up and round of applause from some guys that had never seen a bike pivot off a 4 inch curb before, I may just be the greatest trials rider in Dubai right now. Thats unless there is someone here that can bunny hop higher than a coke can. My bike is a completely stock Scott Aspen, basically your bog standard MTB with front suspension, I would be interested to hear from anyone that has started out on an MTB are suspension forks a huge hindrance or just a convenient excuse for lack of ability, its a real hassle to order forks from the UK so any advice would be much appreciated, Regards Duane.Sorry to go off on a tangent! Its just i like dust To be serious.If you have just started learning, i would say that all you need to do is, Put your sadlle down and get a bash guard Dont worry about the forks yet. Look at Ryan Leech!DaveHave Fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manguin2001 Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 nice one man its good 2 see some older peoples coming into the game from random countrys good work Seriously keep it up we are ALL BEHIND YOU! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tricalum Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Dubai's real good, iv been on holiday there once before. Is it summer over there now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Thomson Posted January 19, 2006 Report Share Posted January 19, 2006 Dubai's real good, iv been on holiday there once before. Is it summer over there now?Stop asking random things about Dubai!!! Haha..If you really want then start a topic in Chit-Chat or soetmhing, it's jsut filling the thread with silly! Supppose me saying this is just as bad....It's Christmas over here...Just like over there.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie Posted January 20, 2006 Report Share Posted January 20, 2006 Stop asking random things about Dubai!!! Haha..If you really want then start a topic in Chit-Chat or soetmhing, it's jsut filling the thread with silly! Supppose me saying this is just as bad....It's Christmas over here...Just like over there.. I don't see why people can't ask him questions about Dubai - Gives him a chance to speak and make friends with some people on here etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane Posted January 21, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2006 (edited) Hi, As the topic title includes the word 'Dubai' and no reference to suspension or rigid forks I don't see any harm in a few Dubai questions. At the risk of getting the thread moved heres a quick overview of Dubai and why I am here-I moved here 6 months ago transferring my job from London to Dubai, because its tax free over here your take home pay nearly doubles. The seasons are the same as the UK, we are both in the northern hemisphere, however being much closer to the equator and having only a shallow sea Dubai rarely gets colder that 19 degrees and even in December 29 degrees is common enough. In the summer it gets as hot as 50 degrees with upto 80% humidity which makes the air just about unbreathable. So in the summer when you see cheap holidays advertised for some of the stunning 5 star plus hotels in Dubai, remember the heat and humidity and go stay in a B&B in West Wales instead. If you ever get a chance to come between October and May, make sure you do, its getting better every week, the latest addition is a shopping mall with a 400 meter real snow ski slope sticking out the side - http://www.skidubai.ae/gallery1_eng.htm?mid=1&sidehop=4During the winter Dubia is great with three or four events on every weekend, as an example, in December in one weekend we had the X-Games, The World Off Shore Power Boat Championship and the A1 Grand Prix, its a hell of a lot going on for a place not much bigger than Croydon. Why is an old git like me trying to ride trials ? well about 2 years ago I saw some riders in Tenby west wales doing tricks on funny looking mountain bikes, then a few months later I saw more of the same in southend and got to thinking I wouldn't mind having a go at that, so here I am,Finally yes its dusty, about once a month we have a sand storm, you first notice the sky turning black in the distance, next out of nowhere the wind starts to rage, this is when you run into the nearest shop because next comes a wall of dust thick enough turn midday to darkness, visibility can be as low as ten feet. I am off to have a go at unlearning my old cross country bunny hop and learning the proper way to do it, Duane. Edited January 21, 2006 by duane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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