Although there are a number of riders that can do good trials stuff on a
24, I'm not so sure how many learned it first on the larger wheel.
I can ride backwards on my 24 and 29. But the extra hight means I am
much more likely to land on my back if I screw up, then with a 19.
So a 19 with a low seat has a super advantage, the confidence that
being close to the ground, and a better shot at landing on ones feet,
can provide.🙂
Once you are good at something on a 19, it is often not much harder to
do the same thing on a 24.
But I think anyone would benefit from learning most new stuff on a 19
or 20.
Perhaps if money is tight, buy a cheap 20 now. Later buy a 29 for
neighborhood exploring.
You don't need a trials uni right away unless you are very heavy .
Their only advantage is extra toughness for jumping stuff, that a new
rider would not be doing for a while. A Torker lx with a KH seat is all
most riders could want in their first year of riding.
29's and 36's are very easy to ride ( I got a 36 after riding one
month). I have a Torker ax 29. That would be an excellent choice for a
second uni. The ax's are worth a little more money IMHO, for the cool
alum frame and lightness. Otherwise, the lx and ax series are very
similar quality wise.
If you want a Torker, check out this site. Mine came ok in one week. I
recommend them because with free shipping, I think that's the best
prices on the web
http://brandscycle.com/itemlist.cfm?pageId=180
Really, there is no good all around uni. Like golf clubs, most of us
have several. 36 ing and trials riding are almost two different
hobbies.
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