2sticks Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 Hi. Anyone here use a trail push bike to practice on when they can't get out on their trials bike? I was just wondering if they could be worth a purchase? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael_t Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 Here is a similar... http://www.trialscentral.com/forums/topic/56329-trials-push-bike-for-moto-trials-training/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyc21 Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 I ride both a trials push and moto-trials and feel it helps me. I ride intermediate... I don't know if it would help if you ride the upper levels... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lineaway Posted August 18, 2016 Report Share Posted August 18, 2016 Depending on age, size and ability, a good mountain bike does wonders too. The 20 inchers are a little small for most. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axulsuv Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 I've got a Fantic trials bicycle (with wrong length cranks on it, to long ! ) And it kicks my a*** in about 5 minutes .... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2sticks Posted August 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 Thanks for your replies. I'm a complete beginner so anything that helps is a bonus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsdtr Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 I have been thinking about getting a bicycle for practice, especially for winter time, but don't want to drop a great deal of money on a purpose built trails bicycle (I get enough grief on my current trails expenses!) Does anyone have any specific advice on what might be a cheap substitute? Modified BMX bike etc?? One issue for me is that I am 6'5" tall, so some small bike wouldn't work to well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 Toni Bou rode cycle trials before motorbikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyc21 Posted August 19, 2016 Report Share Posted August 19, 2016 I have been thinking about getting a bicycle for practice, especially for winter time, but don't want to drop a great deal of money on a purpose built trails bicycle (I get enough grief on my current trails expenses!) Does anyone have any specific advice on what might be a cheap substitute? Modified BMX bike etc?? One issue for me is that I am 6'5" tall, so some small bike wouldn't work to well. I would think a fixed frame mountain bike with good brakes, the lowest seat you could find, and maybe a some trials handle bars (if you can make them work) would be better than a BMX bike for trials skills practice. Unless you want to do street BMX/trials type riding then maybe a BMX, but even then at 6'5" I would think the mountain bike would work better... My 2 cents... hope it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2sticks Posted August 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2016 You'll be fine with a 26 inch trials bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirko91 Posted August 27, 2016 Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 I practice with the bike and do races with the motorbike and it helps loads, if you ask to any high level rider they come from a bicycle background or they train with both. I'm 1.83cm and I ride an Inpulse 20" and I don't feel too big on it, there are pros around 2 meter tall riding on 20s so it all comes down to personal preference. Any size you'll get 20,24,26 will improve your riding, but if you really want to progress get a bike with modern geometries so short wheelbase and chain stay and high bottom bracket rise. Best price/quality bikes are Echo which are setup with good components and reasonable price. Cheers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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