What Is A Trials Bike | MTB Trials

Published on November 11th 2017

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Long, and low, with super short chainstays, competition trials bikes are definitely pretty crazy looking. Martyn runs you through the reasons the agressive, dynamic geometry is necessary Thanks to Tarty Bikes (http://gmbn.eu/TartyBikes) for loaning us this trials bike for the video 🤘 Subscribe to GMBN: http://gmbn.eu/subscribe Get exclusive GMBN gear in the GMBN store! http://gmbn.eu/A6 Competition trials bikes look like just about no other mountain bike. But there is reason behind the mad looking geometry, trials riding demands a unique set up to allow for the insane moves riders perform. Frame: Crewkerz Jealousy Forks: Crewkerz Jealousy Wheels: Crewkerz 32h, 32mm wide front/47mm wide rear Tyres: Vee Tires, 26" x 2.0" Front/ 26" x 2.5" Rear Bike weight: 9kg Wheelbase: 1085mm Chainstay length: 380mm BB height: 65mm above axles Reach (from centre of BB shell to top centre of head tube): 680mm Head Angle: 72° If you'd like to contribute captions and video info in your language, here's the link 👍 http://gmbn.eu/A7 Watch more on GMBN... What is trials riding? http://gmbn.eu/whatistrials📹 What is a dirt jump bike? http://gmbn.eu/whatisdj 📹 Click here to buy GMBN T-shirts, hoodies and more: http://gmbn.eu/tHEGMBNShop