The Legend Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 (edited) Hi! I have just started to get into trials biking after riding one of my collegues trial bike. I was wondering what would be a good bike to start with. My budget is round £250 Personally I was thinking a MAD Phase 1.3 but apparently it will need its brakes upgrading because they are not powerful enough and the forks are heavy but the frame is very good. Edited November 21, 2009 by The Legend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maladie Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 If you're of a suitable size for one, then yeah, go for it.They're really good beginners bike, and to be honest the brakes that come standard really aren't that bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Tore Posted November 21, 2009 Report Share Posted November 21, 2009 You'll get a better bike second hand though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh barker Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 You'll get a better bike second hand though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzaboy09 Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 How tall are you because I ride an onza t-comp 08 and it rides nice and if you are getting a mad phase 1.3 have a look at this:http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MAD-1-3-Trials-bike-...=item2a02c1c681But if you want a 20 inch, have a look at this:http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Onza-T-Comp-Trials-B...=item4a9c4e9477I am 5ft 7 and I thought I would try a 26 inch but it was a lot harder than a 20 inch which is why I have gone back to 20 inch.Hope this has helped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzaboy09 Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 As i said before it depends on your heightat least 4ft 7:MODat least 6ft:STOCK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiten Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 £250 a great budget, just wait around and soon you will find a great deal! I just got a Onza Proto Ice for £300 and that was my first trials bike and I know someone who got a Zoo Python for £200! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 As i said before it depends on your heightat least 4ft 7:MODat least 6ft:STOCKNot true, actually. If you're tall, you'll probably fit a stock better, but there are plenty of big mod riders out there. I seem to recall CLS being one of them.It's all about setup, if your mod feels cramped, a longer/higher stem will help.Interestingly enough, the stem geometry affects the BB rise. This is why mods have massive BB rise, because they need longer/higher stems.Anyway, if you're cramped on your mod and you don't like the feel of a longer/higher stem, a frame with a longer top tube and higher BB rise will even out the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted November 22, 2009 Report Share Posted November 22, 2009 (edited) £250 a great budget, just wait around and soon you will find a great deal! I just got a Onza Proto Ice for £300 and that was my first trials bike and I know someone who got a Zoo Python for £200!Me Edited November 22, 2009 by OnzaKid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Legend Posted November 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 (edited) Hi. Thanks for all your replies so far. I am 5ft 7 in height if that helps. Also where would I be able to buy a second hand bike apart from ebay? Also the MAD Phase 1.3 has gears so is it a good idea to get a trials bike with gears or not because I have heard very varied opinions on it. Thanks Edited November 23, 2009 by The Legend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSmokeyJoe Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Also where would I be able to buy a second hand bike apart from ebay?On here! Have a browse in the for sale section, nearly always some bargains to be had . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzaboy09 Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 If you are about 5ft 7 which is what I am I would reccomend an onza t-comp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 As i said before it depends on your heightat least 4ft 7:MODat least 6ft:STOCKKinda... There's some more info here: http://tartybikes.co.uk/media.php?group=guides&id=8Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ullapool Trials Rider Posted November 23, 2009 Report Share Posted November 23, 2009 Look on ebay for a mod bike. Mod's are better for beginners because they are easier to chuck around and are usually light. Try having a look at this. It looks great!http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Onza-Blade-Trials-Bi...=item3357a75adc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialserboi Posted December 7, 2009 Report Share Posted December 7, 2009 if your looking for a stock i would get a second hand one for that sort of price, it will also have a better spec then a cheap bike.the same for a mod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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