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The company was called Garie Bevan Powder Coating and the colour on their website is 5003. Used them as they're just down the road but they do lots of big jobs from all over the country. I was a bit worried bout the colour as picked it off the chart then checked on their website after and due to pc screen limitations it looks nothing like the real thing.

Never too old, Im 27 and just got back into it after 9 years off!

Here's a pic of how she looks now, bit dodgy as taken on my phone but you get the idea. Just need to sort 2 of the threads on the brake clamps but got a temporary fix for now. Big thanks to Muel for the frame an bars, JohnyMilton for the forks and Ben Travis for the stem!! Got my brakes through for the Python today as well so just gotta order some tyres an sort a bashring and that'll be built for next weekend!

YES!!! Got her built up thank god an can I say how awesome it feels to ride! Unbelievable how different yet easier/better it feels riding something that is a proper trials frame. Will get some pics up later as I'm on my phone at the mo but I reckon it looks well nice, look forward to everyones comments later!

Might take it new mills if my dad can't clear it with the wire brush. May be able to blag it free as Sams married to my cousin!

Well I was right, can't get the bottom bracket in for love nor money, starts going in and after about half a turn it gets immensely tight so don't wanna force it in case I strip the thread. Won't be gettin built up today! ARSE!! As for the cost, I spoke to the boss when I picked it up and he knocked it down to £30 for the hassle I've had and said if I take them anything again it'll get done as a priority but don't think I'll bother with them again!

This is true, to be honest I've only dealt with tarty as they tend to give great service and advice!

Well statistically doing that would mean you've just spent £170 more than the comp for basically the same spec. Have you had a search on here to see if anyone's got either of them and commented on how they ride? Comp 2009 Onza Pro 2010

The brakes are really the main difference other than the alloy the frames are made from. I personally would pick the 2009 model. From my experience reading on here and riding myself I find a magura on the rear with a hope hydraulic disc on the front gives the best braking performance, others may disagree but thats just my opinion. Now if you get the 2009 model I would think you have the better setup, not only performance wise but also for upgrading. It's hard to put it in words and keep it simple, my only concern is the Onza cable discs as I've never heard from anyone who runs them so can't comment on how well they perform.

I find getting it powder coated tends to be the best option, just had my Zenith done today and I've had a few old trail bikes done in the past. You get a stronger finish which will hold up to scratches and scuffs a lot better than a spray job as it doesn't usually take much to get that back to bare metal! Edit: My stock cost me £30 although I had a fiver knocked off for them mucking me about!

If I were you I'd probably go for the Onza Comp 2009 from tartybikes. Had a look at the Yaabaa an the 2010 Onza Pro and reckon you'd be better with last years comp, could just be down to personal preference but I think that gives you the best opportunity for upgrading various bits over the other 2 whilst retaining a good standard of parts to start with. All depends if you can stretch the budget to cover though! Onza Comp 2009

I'd recommend a Panasonic Lumix, even the 3 year old one I've got is still quality!

Ordered rest of the bits for it the other night so they should all be here next week and sent an email about gettin some stickers made up for it so that'll be built by next weekend (hopefully!!) Can see tonight dragging like mad at work now, either that or me not being able to get hold of some spacers tomorrow, summats bound to go wrong!

Finally after a long wait and a lot of ball ache got my Zenith frame back from the powder coaters today. Spoke to the boss when I picked it up who knocked a bit off the price for all the hassle I've been caused which is nice so I'll be putting it all together tomorrow, was gonna sort it tonight but I'm on nights and need to pick up some headset spacers and hose clips. Thought I'd stick a few pics up of the frame in her new colour and will get some fully built pics up tomorrow! The colour is sapphire blue and I love it, nice and dark and will be gutted when I get the first scuff on! Colour doesn't show up very well as it's going dark out now but will hopefully show better tomorrow when its built!

Sounds quality, just hope he had time to do me a bash an a booster. Would look awesome!!

I look forward to seeing the pics, is it fully built up yet? Heard it was a bit of a last minute thing as the cnc machine spat its dummy out!

You manage to do these??

Taxi for club_card!

I disagree, if you argue with them they're just going to be worse with you. If you just politely accept to move on you'll get less hassle from them. I don't know what the police are like in your country but it's worth trying to get to know your locals and talk to them so they know that your not a vandal or someone trying to cause trouble, this way they may tell you where you can ride where you won't be bothered and even turn a blind eye to you riding sometimes!

18t is how many teeth the freewheel has, its easy to remove but you might need a freewheel tool to do the job and they're available here. If you ring tartys to order one they can give you advice on how to remove it or watch their video guide which is very good here. If you're unsure about a few things its worth watching all their video guides just as a bit of a heads up! Hope this helps!!

When I built up my heavy tools there was a bit of metal in the middle of the BB shell stopping me fitting the BB so I just filed it down and has been fine ever since, could just be something like that.

Ah you got me, although the original post your quoting was sarcasm!

A bit off topic but your sig is a fail of EPIC PROPORTION!!