MOD bikes riders

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The 20″ variety of trials bike (known as a modified or mod bike) is a small, short trials bike with a 20″ front wheel and a 19″ rear rim, consisting of only one gear, a bash guard to protect the frame from any damage and to grip onto objects, and a large rear tire similar to a trials motorcycle rear tire. The term ‘mod’ comes from the fact that the frames were originally modified BMX frames, now used for trials. These where also the first type of training bikes for mototrials riders. Modern "Mod" bikes have longer wheelbases, making them easier to ride over obstacles. Pros: * Superb standover clearance * Easily manueverable in most every circumstance, especially anything rear wheel * Less expensive o Less parts to break o Nearly impossible to bend the rim of a well-built 19" rear mod wheel running enough tire pressure o Learn to sidehop up to both sides without worrying about a rear derailleur Cons: * Some people may think it's a BMX bike * A pain to ride more than a mile or two on * May be harder to find parts for it * Harder to roll down things * Easier to go over the handlebars (but less scary when you do) * Doing wedge or wheelbase moves is less comfortable