georgieporgie Posted June 17, 2007 Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 (edited) my cousin wants to start trials and needs bikehe insists that its new hes quite short he wants decent stopping power i have some ideas but i need some more "experienced" veiws on reliability ectthnx PORGIE Edited June 17, 2007 by georgieporgie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Hundley Posted June 17, 2007 Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 have a look at www.tartybikes.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgieporgie Posted June 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 have a look at www.tartybikes.co.ukbeen there they only stock a few and i no theres quite a few small companys(mission, saracen ect) who arnt on there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted June 17, 2007 Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 been there they only stock a few and i no theres quite a few small companys(mission, saracen ect) who arnt on thereno no no nono nothey are the two worst makes in trials at this moment. Them and shogun.Tell him to get £400 together and get a T-Pro,then at least he will have a slightly decent frame to upgrade around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Hundley Posted June 17, 2007 Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 yeah t pro's are really good starter bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grantallsop Posted June 17, 2007 Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 Or he could go one lower and get the T-Bird, but dont get the newest one because they only have v-brakes get the 05 or 06 one becasue they have hydraulic brakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgieporgie Posted June 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 Or he could go one lower and get the T-Bird, but dont get the newest one because they only have v-brakes get the 05 or 06 one becasue they have hydraulic brakes. i had a t-bird used it for 6 months ish then got a gu it was really good but the cranks broke on the first day (really not good)what do others think about the t-bird? good bike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted June 17, 2007 Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 i had a t-bird used it for 6 months ish then got a gu it was really good but the cranks broke on the first day (really not good)what do others think about the t-bird? good bike?Rubbish. The cranks are crap, the geometry is crap, the build quality is crap, they are heavy, far too small. Etc, etc, etc.My mate had one. I hated it so much I wouldn't ride it after I got my T-Pro and realised what trials bikes should ride like. Then he sold it for £275 and got a T-Mag for £300 BRAND NEW!How? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgieporgie Posted June 17, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2007 Rubbish. The cranks are crap, the geometry is crap, the build quality is crap, they are heavy, far too small. Etc, etc, etc.My mate had one. I hated it so much I wouldn't ride it after I got my T-Pro and realised what trials bikes should ride like. Then he sold it for £275 and got a T-Mag for £300 BRAND NEW!How?yes thats all true but apart from that the 06 one has good ish spec maggies ect.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay-Inspired Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 hey one of my mates has recently started trials and brought himself (DA bomb pro team magura) i know da bomb aint the best but iv rode it it and personaly it feels realy nice and perfect for a shorter rider it also comes with ok specs aswellStyle 20" Wheel Trials Frame Da Bomb 7005 double butted Alloy frame totally redeisgned frame provides true trials geometry.Hidden seat clamp Forks ALLOY Chainset Da Bomb redesigned crank to allow high quality freewheels to be utilised. Fitted with removable 18 tooth ACS freewheel Bottom Bracket Shimano sealed Freewheel Fixed rear sprocket 12 tooth Headset Black sealed aheadset 1 1/8" Stem Da Bomb alloy stem Handlebars Da Bomb alloy Trials Front Brake Magura HS33 Rear Brake Magura HS33 Brake Levers Magura HS33 Rims Alex DX32 Alloy in black Front Hub Da Bomb Sealed cartridge bearing Rear Hub Da Bomb Sealed cartridge bearing with 14mm axle Spokes Stainless steel Tyres 2.0" Front 2.5" Rear Bigger Wheel Fitted Saddle Da Bomb mini trials saddle Seatpost with saddle Pedals Twin cage sealed bearing not bad for £300 exelent starter bikehttp://www.bikes4trials.com/products.php?plid=m1b0s11p315i dont no wether this is any help to you ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC12345678910 Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 (edited) Onza t-bird 06. but thats what i'm going 2 say isn't it, I ride one! seriously though look @ onza. I doubt u'll get any thing better than those 4 ur money.BTW: would the guy with the da bomb b interested in a silver dx32 back wheel? the sprocket is knackered though.Edit: sorry, just realised it was ur cousin. Edited June 22, 2007 by CC12345678910 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Brodie Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 hey if you want one in your budget i would say the new t-pro but the only thing is that they have v-brakes not maguras but for about £100 over your buget you could get the older t-pro with maggies. T-pros are meant to be the best starter bikes. hope that helped .rob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeCottTrials Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 06 T-PRO the best bike for a beginner hands down unless you can afford something i would expect you to upgrade to anyway i.e. python, adamant, monty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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