Wanting a trials

[bat man]

But may be nice to start with a fork up front to get used to the riding before going rigid.

[Cameron123]

Hey i also live in PMB and i am keen on doing trials, i have a GT DJ bike that i wana turn into a trials bike, who can i speak to about that? Batman where do you ride? Are you still building a trials bike or you gonna buy that echo? Thanks

Edited March 9, 2014 by Cameron123

[Peach.]

Hey

 

Best things to change are

- Longer stem 100mm ish

- good brakes help

- gearing 22 front - 18 back, you could just run a normal cassette and der at the back like Ryan Leech.

 

That's all you need to learn the basics.

[bat man]

Hi Cameron, I live and ride up in Hilton.

 

I'm still in two minds. Peach let me ride his Inspired Fourplay (amazing) (Thanks again Peach!). Even though I only rode it for a little while before running out of steam, I'm hooked - really waaaant to get one.

 

I am going to be traveling overseas to the UK in June this year. Peach told me about Pink Bike. I have checked the site out and there are bikes like Peach's for 450-600 Pounds. I could pick up a really awesome bike that side for a fraction of the cost. Just have to wait though. Although saying that, I've just checked and there are 120 trials bikes in the UK for sale, so there is a huge market to choose from compared to here .

 

Trying to do the rear wheel hop on my MTB, eish it's hard but all the more practice can only help. I manage a one/maybe two wheel hop so far once in a blue moon .

 

Anyway, Cameron, where do you stay? We must go for a ride sometime??

Edited March 10, 2014 by bat man

[bat man]

Have a few to post later

Edited March 10, 2014 by bat man

[bat man]

Echo Trial 24" - 425 Pounds

Inspired Fourplay - 600 Pounds

Inspired Element 24 - 350 Pounds

Danny MA Replica - 450 Pounds

Echo Control 26" - 380 Pounds

 

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m616/batman51545/file_zps67816b91.jpg

 

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m616/batman51545/file_zps2d31223c.jpg

 

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m616/batman51545/file_zpsef8bd4c7.jpg

 

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m616/batman51545/file_zps25b6adec.jpg

 

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m616/batman51545/file_zps25ebc868.jpg

 

Prices are much cheaper than here, I think waiting is the best option, some of the extra cash can be spent on awesome upgrades.

[Letum911]

Hey guys, We'll be riding in Pmb the weekend of 26 April, pm peach for the details. It will be awesome if we have a decent group ride!!

 

Most of the SA riders started on converted DJ bikes, they are heavier and harder to ride but are also bomb proof, so awesome to learn on!

 

Ps: for those of you waiting for a response from Dylan, I have some bad news. He had a big crash at the argus, broke both thumbs, hurt his shoulder etc. so im not sure when he'll be back at work...

[Letum911]

Do you have any vids showing you the basics? If not, drop me a pm

[Peach.]

Hey guys, We'll be riding in Pmb the weekend of 26 April, pm peach for the details. It will be awesome if we have a decent group ride!!

.

 

That weekend is the Provincial champs for KZN XCO, DH and Enduro.

If we get a bunch of guys there we could have an official but unofficial KZN champ

[Chris De Jongh]

Oh, yes, just checked them out now. That is a bonus!! The Inspired Element looks really nice but quite a lot of piggies to break open.

 

What's the opinion on building a trials bike using a DJ frame, is the geometry suitable??

 

Nope, a trial bike's geometry is totally different, I have a Giant STP dirt jumper and a Onza Zoot dual disc trial bike, 2 totally different bikes, can't compare

 

Dirt jumper weight more ore less 13-14kg

My trials 11.5kg

BIG DIFFERENCE

 

Cheers

Chris

Edited March 25, 2014 by carb9n

[braailegend]

STP is an awesome bike, can easily be used as a street trials bike. Jeff lenosky has been riding the STP for years(still is riding one) and there is very few people in the world that can compare to him.

 

Id rather go for a street trial build, much more versatile than a pure trials bike and can still do exactly the same as you would on trials bike

 

I had exactly the same model as this one, wasn't heavy at all

 

 

 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3uMgzhn3JQ

 

 

http://youtu.be/0IKuRdgcUVI

 

http://youtu.be/3Ed8PUb-VD0

 

http://youtu.be/vApUMdQXkoU

Edited March 25, 2014 by braailegend

[Chris De Jongh]

By the way I'm selling a brand new, not ridden once (pedals still in a box) Street Build Trial bike, cheapest unused Street trial bike you can get... Price R9999.99

 

https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/73837-24-street-trial-bike-onza-zoot-2013/