|   mtb-trials questions | qtip
Dec 14, 2001 10:56 AM | | so i just started messing around with small trials stuff this summer on this bike. i started hopping up stairs and then moved to other non-uniform objects and have gotten stable at those basic moves. my strugle right now comes in at getting onto my rear wheel w/out an object to prop up my front tire at first.
is it possible to learn this on my bike not made for trials? it's not a huge frame and when i drop the seat i can get back, but it isn't a small trials frame either. i'm also running a 36-18 gearing so that might be an issue with getting onto the back wheel.
i'm just getting bored of doing stairs and basic stuff and wanted to improve to the next level - is my bike limiting me too much to make it to the next level? |
| re: mtb-trials questions | Regder
Dec 14, 2001 11:03 AM | | short answer, yes your bike is limiting you. Not the actual bike but your gearing will get you nowhere fast. An easier gear will make things a lot easier on you. The rest of the bike is just fine.
Something you might want to try to do seeing as your gearing isn't the best, is to do a little endo then throw your body back. It will get you onto the rear wheel, but you could still use an easier gear to help you out.
Nice single speed by the way |
| re: mtb-trials questions | qtip
Dec 14, 2001 12:31 PM | | thanks. what gear ration would you recommend? i've also got another ss that i've used for hopping around but it is a little bigger. however, it would be easier to get a desirable gear ratio, i could even put a cassette and rear der on it. or do you think the frame is too tall to even mess with? |
| re: mtb-trials questions | Regder
Dec 14, 2001 2:10 PM | | 22/19 is about the most common trials gear. That frame is pretty huge and unless you are 6'5", your private areas are probably going to be in contact with the top tube on a regular basis, might not be a bad idea to get a smaller frame and transfer the parts over. |
| If you gots a 18T in the back... | Trials4me
Dec 17, 2001 12:38 AM | | ...try switching out ur 36T up front for a 22T granny...that'll get you in the ballpark of the "right" gearing. You might also want to get a beefier rear tire... |
| re: mtb-trials questions | skills
Dec 26, 2001 12:11 PM | | heres my two cents:
1. lower the seat
2. a range in gears would help
3. bashguard
4. wider tires
5. shorter stem with lotsa rise |
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