Trials bike

Author	Message

specializedrider57

Posted: Oct 6, 2007 at 13:29	Quote
Im looking to start trials riding because it is more accesible where i live I want to get a 26 inch because i don't want to upgrade down the road im looking at an echo pure any suggestions

crunch

Posted: Oct 7, 2007 at 0:47	Quote
a 26 inch isnt an upgrade from 20 inch. in fact some people would view a 20 inch as the better bike.

chronic-poker

Posted: Oct 7, 2007 at 1:00

Quote

There is no better bike...... Its up to the rider whats better. However, a 20" is easier to learn rear wheel balance on.

Being a newb, anything will be tits. If you have the cash, try a pure. Thats what I am riding now and I love it, I started on one three years ago, now I am back. However the geo has changed drastically.

The only determining factor is whether or not you actualy like trials. If you do, it only gets better. I would advise you stay away from high high bb bikes. Like +60mm bb frames. Those will f*ck you up right off the bat if you dont know how to appreciate them.

+20-40 is a good mix for start. Infact, I would almost push you to try something in the +20mm range as I have found even +35 requires some serious attention otherwise its a c*nt. Its easy to lose balance but easy to gain. they're really twitchy shits.

So, lower is probably better for a beginner. As for parts. Just do some searching. Good luck.

howiehucker

Posted: Oct 7, 2007 at 8:00	Quote
26 is no upgrade from a 20 inch i no people that have rode 24/26 for years but still prefer 20 its the waay u ride anyfing thats possible on 20 is possible on 26(vissa verssa) so its all on the rider but if ur lookin to buy 20 inch i would look at echo pure(to end) or get as good bike with a budget price from onza maybe the t-rex ???

specializedrider57

Posted: Oct 7, 2007 at 11:26	Quote
Thanks guys ill do some searching

20inchonly

Posted: Nov 1, 2007 at 1:36	Quote
search, research. and if you get any chance at all. ride a 20 and a 26.

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