Do-M Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 My friend Tom, who some of you may know as T-OM, has recently introduced me to trials riding. Now, he's explained a bit too me, but what do I do now?/ where do I start? Or, in one question; How do I start? (Also, I'm not too sure about his level of intelligence, generally becasue he couldn't find the edit button , so I don't know if what he told me is right, but I'll take his word for it.)Any help would be greatly appreciated. Do-M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixed Pants™ Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 (edited) Get a bike, watch some vids, GOOD TRIALS HELP SITE, and just keep practicing. Is Tom any good? if he is ask him how to do stuff etc... Edited October 25, 2006 by Fat Pants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 Im a little confused as to where you are starting from:Are you looking for advice on buying a bike?Do you already have a bike and are now looking for help with learning tricks?Please give us a bit more info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-LUV-TRIALS Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 My friend Tom, who some of you may know as T-OM, has recently introduced me to trials riding. Now, he's explained a bit too me, but what do I do now?/ where do I start? Or, in one question; How do I start? (Also, I'm not too sure about his level of intelligence, generally becasue he couldn't find the edit button , so I don't know if what he told me is right, but I'll take his word for it.)Any help would be greatly appreciated. Do-M look for a cheap starter bike best one to go for would be a t-pro you can buy them new from tartybikes.co.uk or look on ebay where you should be able to get a good deal .adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Do-M Posted October 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 Im a little confused as to where you are starting from:Are you looking for advice on buying a bike?Do you already have a bike and are now looking for help with learning tricks?Please give us a bit more info.I'm looking for advice on buying a bike, then I'll be looking for help on what tricks to do first.Do-M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 Ebay. thats where I got my starting rig from.be patient and you'll pick up a bargain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Do-M Posted October 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 Am I better buying 2nd hand or 1st hand bikes? Will it make a difference?Do-M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 (edited) 2nd hand is definetly better value.If you are buying off ebay make sure you are careful though because people can be sneaky. If you find a bike on ebay that you like post it on the forum and people will tell you if ots a good choice Edited October 25, 2006 by ted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Do-M Posted October 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 Tom suggested building a bike from scratch, is that a good idea? Or an expensive one Do-M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saracen Kid Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 when ihave somemoney iam building from scrach its better as you chosse the components Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 Its more expensive to do it that way.Its best to get a cheap yet good second hand bike and then upgrade it at your own pace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Do-M Posted October 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 What would be the best make to start with? I have been suggested a Onza T-Pro but I want some other opinions.D-oM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 Yes, the onza T-pro is the bike i'd reccomend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Do-M Posted October 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 (edited) Is this a good deal/bike/thingy The BikeDo-M Edited October 25, 2006 by Do-M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-OM Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 Is this a good deal/bike/thingy The BikeDo-M yer I thinks that a good price for that t-pro if it sells for that price go for it bid on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaRtZ Posted October 25, 2006 Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 If your beginning theres no point in building a bike from scratch because although you will learn alot about components, what good is that going to be when you can't ride trials harshly enough to fix them when they go wrong?So i advise against building from scratchThat ebay bike is good if you can get it for under £150 its a fairly old T-pro so theres a chance its been hammered already, but still doesn't mean its going to break when you get on it and start learning to back hop. If you have the time and/or paitience, keep searching ebay until you find a better bike or one that you like the look of more.Right, now that you've got your bike (you haven't yet, im just saying that for theatrical purposes) you need to learn to ride www.trashzen.com has animations on all the moves that I think anyone has ever done ever on a trials bike. However its not always the best to learn solely from that. Go to rides and meet other riders and ask for tips from them. Thats one good thing about trials is that it doesn't matter how crap you are, people will still associate themselves with you (unless you're an annoying tit) because you're a trials rider Final word of advice is practice. Like ateast 1-2 hours a day. Even if its just riding slowly, thats still part of balancing which is crucial.Hope you enjoy the sport as much as I Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Do-M Posted October 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2006 If your beginning theres no point in building a bike from scratch because although you will learn alot about components, what good is that going to be when you can't ride trials harshly enough to fix them when they go wrong?So i advise against building from scratchThat ebay bike is good if you can get it for under £150 its a fairly old T-pro so theres a chance its been hammered already, but still doesn't mean its going to break when you get on it and start learning to back hop. If you have the time and/or paitience, keep searching ebay until you find a better bike or one that you like the look of more.Right, now that you've got your bike (you haven't yet, im just saying that for theatrical purposes) you need to learn to ride www.trashzen.com has animations on all the moves that I think anyone has ever done ever on a trials bike. However its not always the best to learn solely from that. Go to rides and meet other riders and ask for tips from them. Thats one good thing about trials is that it doesn't matter how crap you are, people will still associate themselves with you (unless you're an annoying tit) because you're a trials rider Final word of advice is practice. Like ateast 1-2 hours a day. Even if its just riding slowly, thats still part of balancing which is crucial.Hope you enjoy the sport as much as I MattAre there many rides in the North-East England area, like in Northumberland? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaRtZ Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 i don't know lol don't ask me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Eddy- Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 Im in the North East, Acklam to be preciseAdd me eddy-jones at hotmail.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Do-M Posted October 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 Add you on msn? Or just email you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 (edited) Im in the North East, Acklam to be preciseAdd me eddy-jones at hotmail.co.ukAdd you on msn? Or just email you? Edited October 26, 2006 by ted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubZero Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 First thing to practice is balance! this is the key for everything!and you dont need a good bike to practice it! martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deano15 Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 also seen as nobody has wrote it when you have your bike sorted and are looking as to where to go next www.trashzen.co.uk is a very good site when learning tricks it helped me alot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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