Not sure, but they feel great. The geometry of that bike is deceiving, as it's actually longer than my mountain bike. So when you look at the bike as a whole, the bars may not look as wide.
I've tried using my lockout on my fork when doing trials on my mountain
bike and this makes things harder. in this case is it harder on a trials
bike and how much of a difference does a trials bike make while doing
trials because im looking to get one. thanks
+Zachariah Klapsis Trials bike may need some time to get used to especially with the High bottom bracket and long reach of the bike, however once you get used to the bike its probably the most precise and agile bike for Trial riding when compared to your MTB. However I wouldn't recommend using the lockout while doing trials on the MTB since it WILL damage the internals especially the dampeners so I suggest switching the lockout off with a plusher feel for the forks.
Hell yes... I almost never do anymore, but back when I was first learning I spent all my money on new wheels and tires. Pump them up to the max when learning.
Hey Seth, I Watch all your videos as I find them so useful and helpful for
me to progress my bike skills. I do mountain biking rather then this trials
stuff but I know they use the same concept and was wondering. Would having
a smaller wheel size such as 26 or 27.5's be easier to perform bunny hops
on rather then 29ers? And also would manuals and wheelies be easier on a
29er as there is a bigger surface area on the ground and a bigger wheel to
lean behind? thanks again, Chris
Hi Chris, these techniques can be performed on any mountain bike, but generally the smaller wheel sizes are better for everything. This is why dirt jump bikes and bmx bikes have smaller wheels. With that said, bigger wheels are more forgiving in rough terrain, so the argument could still be made that bunnyhops, manuals, and all these techniques are easier to perform with larger wheels when the ground isn't so smooth. I'd say a happy medium is a 650b, but it's honestly splitting hairs. What is much more important is that you have the right frame size for your body.
It depends. If you compare it to anything else like playing the piano, learning to read, or speaking a new language it's pretty damned easy. The best way to learn is to start small and find some things you CAN do and find really fun. Do it for fun, go out often, and you'll start picking up new skills through experience. Riding with friends is also huge.
+Seth's Bike Hacks thanks again ....i will try to do my best by learning from you...you are vey awesome and please dont stop your videos seth because if you will stop ,know that i will stop to because what have learned is everything from you.........see you seth in other videos,all your videos are liked from my and if i will learn more ,i will make an 1 more video for you so dont stop :)
+everything about mountainbiking Dude, awesome! Those drops were big, and you're doing them perfectly. I wish I had set a better example for you by wearing a helmet, but seriously you're a natural at riding street. Your video is also really well put together, showing how you cracked your chainring and then progressed to do drops clean and smoothly. I hope you keep mountain biking and keep making videos, really good job, and thanks for the shout out.
Where did you get that inspired track bike?? I live in California and I
want to get one but I can't find any retailers here and no one will ship to
me
It's true... trials is like brain surgery or rocket science in cycling. I can barely do it to be honest, but I think most riders can at least learn basic trials techniques.
How to do drops on a trials bike - MTB Trials for beginners
In the last video in our mountain bike trials series, we learned some different ways to get on to stuff. Today we'll be learning how to get down off those obstacles.
Hi Seth, why don't you lock the rear brake before you land? I know this is
not practical if you are rolling at speed but while dropping off from
static it gives you a far smoother landing. You can extend your legs more
and tilt the bike closer to verticle so you can cushion the drop more
efectively without the front wheel slamming into the ground. Also with your
brake locked there is no danger of you looping out and crashing on your
back. Love your videos!
+Peter Taylor Thanks, I guess from my BMX history I never saw the need to lock the rear brake and the habit stayed with me. If I need to land somewhere precise then I do lock it up, but if I plan on rolling afterwards I just keep going!
OK, just updating my progress, been doing mtb drops (hucks to flat, hucking
flats to steeps) for a while. But last few year been practicing pedal
kicks off skinnies when going slow. On my trials bike, can't really hop on
the rear wheel then hop off a drop, but can pedal kick and land on rear
wheel.
Have you been practicing rear wheel hops on flat very much? Seems like if you can master that part you will have way more options. Still, a pedal kick off a drop is really useful, and actually my weapon of choice.
Hey Seth & other Viewers!
I'm searching for a cheap(till 1000$) Bike (Hardtail or Fully) to doing
Drops, Jumps and went on Trails!
Can anyone send me Links or Product Names?
Thanks! c:
Haha,As your previous videos saying that you would rather get a C-Guide Then buying a new derailleur....Haha Be careful with your derailleur......Don't break it haha.....Take good care!!!!
+Mirza Loves Bicycle It's amazing how astute my viewers are...I can't even see those details on my screen. Yes, I got a Deore derailleur, cassette, and shifter, but the chain is Sram. The chainring is still Raceface! Maybe I'll do a review, as that derailleur really was a game changer for me.
How to English bunnyhop a trials bike - MTB Trials for beginners
Next video: https://youtu.be/Lntt0Ar7FMU?list=PL5S7V5NhM8JQMDBn-phBthNl7pCdQrC46 In the last video in our mountain bike trials series, we learned how ...
+phl1200r Platform pedals depend on preference especially for people with different foot sizes. The main trend for most platform pedals today appear to be going for thinner, wider and more pins. While looking for a set of pedals you have the consider the amount of concave the pedal has since this is crucial to get the most grip out of your pedals.
+phl1200r Thanks, and I'm just using some aluminum platform pedals. I don't think it makes much of a difference. For tricks and trials, platforms are the way to go. For racing and trails, you're probably better off clipless.