bat man Posted March 1, 2014 Share But may be nice to start with a fork up front to get used to the riding before going rigid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameron123 Posted March 9, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach. Posted March 9, 2014 Share 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. braailegend 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bat man Posted March 10, 2014 Share 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 Peach. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bat man Posted March 10, 2014 Share Have a few to post later Edited March 10, 2014 by bat man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bat man Posted March 10, 2014 Share Echo Trial 24" - 425 PoundsInspired Fourplay - 600 PoundsInspired Element 24 - 350 PoundsDanny MA Replica - 450 PoundsEcho 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Letum911 Posted March 11, 2014 Share 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Letum911 Posted March 11, 2014 Share Do you have any vids showing you the basics? If not, drop me a pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peach. Posted March 11, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris De Jongh Posted March 25, 2014 Share 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 13-14kgMy trials 11.5kgBIG DIFFERENCE CheersChris Edited March 25, 2014 by carb9n Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
braailegend Posted March 25, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris De Jongh Posted May 9, 2014 Share 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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