Trialdan Posted April 26, 2007 Report Share Posted April 26, 2007 Hey everyone.I picked up my new trial bike this afternoon afterwork. Its a Mission Compo Magura 20" Mod.Im really impressed with it so far, seems well built and feels nice to ride. Ive been riding in the garage for a few hours and just learning the basics. I started to learn the rear wheel hop but could only go backwards but i can now hop on the spot. Im having trouble with the pedal flick though.I took all the reflectors and bell off and lowered the tyre pressure before i started riding. I need some brake boosters, especially on the back so im gona have a look for some of these at the weekend. Cant wait, just wanna get practicing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concussion Posted April 26, 2007 Report Share Posted April 26, 2007 I took all the reflectors and bell offGood start! Welcome to trials, hope you stick with it and improve that pedal kick technique. You know this place right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani. Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 It's always a good idea to invest in some decent rear brake pads if it isn't already equipped with some, because as you'll find out, when you're beginning, you tend to rely more on the brake than necessary especially when learning to hop around on your back wheel. There's a whole bunch of trials adapted magura brake blocks which will hopefully stop you in times of need. As for the "pedal flick" don't sweat it, it's a lot easier than it appears at first! In a few days of practice you'll be moving forwards nicely just don't forget to release the brake when you "flick" the pedals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom 20 Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 (edited) Hi there and welcome to the forum My first bike was a mission prodigy and i learnt everything on it , top notch bikes for beginners really.Very strong also Good luck with trials Tom..Anything you wanna know just ask. Edited April 27, 2007 by tom 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLeacock™ Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 It's always a good idea to invest in some decent rear brake pads if it isn't already equipped with some, because as you'll find out, when you're beginning, you tend to rely more on the brake than necessary especially when learning to hop around on your back wheel. There's a whole bunch of trials adapted magura brake blocks which will hopefully stop you in times of need. As for the "pedal flick" don't sweat it, it's a lot easier than it appears at first! In a few days of practice you'll be moving forwards nicely just don't forget to release the brake when you "flick" the pedals.i agree i just got a new bike bout 2 weeks back now, had the standad onza pads on rubbish is the only word to discribe them, i then got some rock pads and put a grind on the back rim also tar really helped my brakes really sticky but runs out fast good luck ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trialdan Posted April 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 Thanks everyone, The rear brake was spot on at locking up for the first two days but its now starting to slip. Im gona get some brake boosters for the back as i can see it pushing the frame out.Ive just had another few hours on it and im finally getting the pedal kick. I also started 1 finger braking and it feels quite comfortable now.In the words of Ronald Mcdonald, Im loving it. Thanks for the link, that will be very helpful to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLeacock™ Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 Thanks everyone, The rear brake was spot on at locking up for the first two days but its now starting to slip. Im gona get some brake boosters for the back as i can see it pushing the frame out.Ive just had another few hours on it and im finally getting the pedal kick. I also started 1 finger braking and it feels quite comfortable now.In the words of Ronald Mcdonald, Im loving it. Thanks for the link, that will be very helpful to me.i would also try using tar on the back rim, or maybe a light grind, however you will proberly need to get new pads for a grind.. i recommend rock pads great pads on a grind ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Posted April 27, 2007 Report Share Posted April 27, 2007 i would also try using tar on the back rim, or maybe a light grind, however you will proberly need to get new pads for a grind.. i recommend rock pads great pads on a grind benWheyyy, your confusing the poor lad. Grinding? Rock pads? Eh?Start by getting yourself some roofing tar (aka bitumen). Just a little bit, it'll go a long way. Rub it round your rims, but not too much because your pads will stick, just a light dusting until you start to feel your brake workin 20x better and becoming 50x noisier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hitcher Posted April 28, 2007 Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 Wheyyy, your confusing the poor lad. Grinding? Rock pads? Eh?Start by getting yourself some roofing tar (aka bitumen). Just a little bit, it'll go a long way. Rub it round your rims, but not too much because your pads will stick, just a light dusting until you start to feel your brake workin 20x better and becoming 50x noisier!Seconded. Ive still got the old maggies pad on my zoo, they work pro with a light tar, why fix what isnt broken?Just keep practicing is the best way to go, get out and ride as much as poss and once you get the hang of things you'll do well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam briggs-price Posted April 28, 2007 Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 hey nice bike to start on mate i started on a t-bird (tank) Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trialdan Posted April 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 Ok, was going out for a ride and was chewing a rowntrees fruit gum. I chewed it for a while and rubbed it around my rear rim and it works much better. Alot noisier though. lol.Im getting the hang of the pedal kick too. The 1 finger braking helps alot.Gona order some brake boosters from Tartybikes, any reccomendations as to which are good?. The bolt space is about 95mm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted April 28, 2007 Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 (edited) As long as you get a MOD booster you should be fine (Compo is 20 inch yeh?) 2 bolt or 4 shouldn't really matter, Just get one that will look nice with your bike, As most of tarty's boosters will be stiff enough for you Edited April 28, 2007 by Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shogun_gimp Posted April 28, 2007 Report Share Posted April 28, 2007 I started to learn the rear wheel hop but could only go backwards but i can now hop on the spot. Im having trouble with the pedal flick though.Yea im having the same problem of moving back.. But i think as long as you can hop eventually you stay centre... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLeacock™ Posted April 29, 2007 Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 sorry if i confused u ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrix Posted April 29, 2007 Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 you have the same bike as me, exept you have maggies on it!Watch your free wheel, it tends to go very quickly!also.watch your bash - they come loose, nice and easy.Unless all that's been changed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trialdan Posted April 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2007 you have the same bike as me, exept you have maggies on it!Watch your free wheel, it tends to go very quickly!also.watch your bash - they come loose, nice and easy.Unless all that's been changed.Thanks for the bike tips, ill get some thread lock on the bash guard then.What do you think to the bike? I did a search and it seems not many people have this bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gu_lew Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 good to see more people into trials welcome to the sport and stick at it you soon be up there with the best Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrix Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 Thanks for the bike tips, ill get some thread lock on the bash guard then.What do you think to the bike? I did a search and it seems not many people have this bike.The bike is a little heavy for my liking, but it does the job.My suggestion is to get new forks, if it already doesn't have them.Not many people have this bike, as it's not a desired model, but I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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