leeross Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 What would be involved in converting a road version tiger cub ready for trials? Is it cheaper to buy a road tiger cub and convert in to trials trim - or just buy one already modified off a well known internet auction site? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old trials fanatic Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 In the long run much better to buy a bike already in Trials trim. You will still need to change some of it depending on hoe competitive you are but most of the work will already have been done. converting a road bike to trials trim is a nightmare. Basically all you would keep is the motor, possibly hubs and main frame loop. The rest goes in the skip or back on flea bay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totalshell Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 always buy a complete bike where possible the costs associated with converting a std bike might seem easy 1 piece at a time but add it all up and your on a hiding for nothing. essentials when buying a trials cub.. pvl ( electronic ignition) wide swinging arm alloy rims (21 and 18 inch) minimum std heavy duty cub forks cub hubs front and rear anything else is bling / nice or simply un necessary but look for domino levers, renthal bars, tank without a sealer, modified, narrow rear subframe, alloy oil tank, alloy mudguards, folding kickstart. understand what gear ratios/ size sprokets it has, branded trials shocks, decent tyres with a square edge if worn. loads of cub stuff about expect to pay min 2k for a running useable bike expect to spend another 2-500 making it your own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucey Posted July 6, 2012 Report Share Posted July 6, 2012 I agree with what Total Shell said. Really depends upon how much you want to do and what budget you have, Putting alloy rims, tank and oil tank can cost £500+ for second hand stuff. It's better to buy a bike with it already on for around £2k (with electronic ignition) and tidy it up if necessary. I bought a complete bike and ended up replacing 90% of it anyway because it had all steel bits on it! Good luck with your build. There are plenty of photo's and advice on this forum. Bruce. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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