Bringing Observed Trials to Malaysia

Pls help me part 2

im looking for a 24" or 26" bike. can anyone recomend me?? what is most suitable for beginners? if possible pls post a pict of it too. thx

Permalink Reply by Jack on August 3, 2009 at 10:27pm: Hi Zack,

When I first started out in BikeTrials, I bought an ECHO Pure 26". The BB was quite high on the 26" and therefore the center of gravity higher. Thus more difficult to track-stand and balance when compared to a 20" or a 24".

I am 5ft 11inches, pretty tall and big size (that time, I was 85kg, now only 80kg.. :-).

After training on the 26" for a couple of months, I tried out a 20" and found out that the size was smaller and much more easier to handle. This was especially true during the beginning when we just started learning the basic stuff like balancing (track-stand, rear wheel hop, extending, etc.).

Whenever I am trying to learn a new skill or technique, I prefer to use the 20". So much more easier to practice and learn.

So if you ask me, I would definitely say start out with a 20" or in your case a 24"... really depends on what your goal is... :-)

Cheers!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by zack on August 4, 2009 at 4:05pm: thx. but im interested in street trials. so i would prefer smthing which will fit me more.. any recomendation??; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jack on August 4, 2009 at 4:12pm: If that is the case, then I would go with the 26".... looks much cooler... LOL.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by zack on August 4, 2009 at 4:57pm: LOL.. then what brand or model of bikes do u recomend?? im totally new to trial. What price range should i go for??; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jack on August 4, 2009 at 5:37pm: If you can afford it, go for this bike.. the Monty Kamel 231

Of course Echo, Koxx and Neon are popular brands as well... i.e. all just a matter of budget. Quality parts make a huge difference in the pricing.

For me, my budget would be SGD1000 or less, preferably second-hand so that I can really trash the bike... LOL. But I would make sure I have a good set of front disc brakes and really sticky rear wheel rim brakes.

Example this bike - http://www.chaosinduction.com/cforum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1067; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by zack on August 5, 2009 at 6:36am: oh lol.. ok. then where can i get all these bikes??; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jack on August 5, 2009 at 11:35am: Er... I am not sure... I suppose you can contact Walton (+65 6344 4579) of Attitudebikes for Monty, Matthew (dunno Matt's contact) for Neon bikes or Peng/Hor Fun (+65 9710 3902 or +65 9670 2375) for Rockbikes, Koxx or Echo.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by zack on August 5, 2009 at 2:47pm: do they hav a shop whereby i can visit??; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Jack on August 5, 2009 at 10:04pm: Try calling the numbers and get the directions from them :-)

I am in KL, so you probably know better... LOL.

Permalink Reply by bryan on August 6, 2009 at 7:30pm: wow, that build will be like 4k+ SGD? Must be freakin rich. Not like me>; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by zack on August 6, 2009 at 9:12pm: which build???!!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by bryan on August 7, 2009 at 11:18pm: The 231 kamel bulid in the pic...; ▶ Reply to This

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