andy riddle Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 my son wants a trial bike what do i get as a starter bike i think i wll have a go too any help people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam-Griffin Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 Mod or stock ? probably a T-pro for mod and maybe a T-raptor or similar for a stock, check out ebay as theres normally some bargains on there for begginner bikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy riddle Posted October 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 t pro's i have seen are on v brakes would maguras be better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ticker Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 Ye get an 05 or 06 t-pro they have maguras.You can pick them up on Ebay for about £200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy riddle Posted October 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 Mod or stock ? probably a T-pro for mod and maybe a T-raptor or similar for a stock, check out ebay as theres normally some bargains on there for begginner bikesall the t pro's i have seen are on v brakes or would maguras be betterYe get an 05 or 06 t-pro they have maguras.You can pick them up on Ebay for about £200.how easy to retro fit maguras on a v brake model Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidehop Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 If you buy an 07 t-pro you will get it with vee brakes. If you wish you can change the rear, As for the front just buy some good pads for it and it will be mazin.To fit a rear maggie, on a t-pro 07 model. Simply remove the grip from bar. Remove lever from bar, (There will most likly me a small nut on the back)Remove the cable from frame. Mite be frame clips these just pull off, BUT keep them.The vee will have adaptors in the back. Remove the vee arms with the bolt at the bottom of them and pull them off.Take the adaptors off. Should be 2 bolts on each.Provided you have bought a magura, You should have bolts and clamps.Simply set up the callipers on the back using the mounts, Its not too hard and if you are stuck see the wee book that comes with your magura.Then put the cable back up the frame using those frame clips. Put the lever onto the bar, Again the nut on the back is used.slide the grip back on and wa la. You have a working maggie on back. Also i advise you buy some nice pads for the back. Hope thats a help to you sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy riddle Posted October 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 If you buy an 07 t-pro you will get it with vee brakes. If you wish you can change the rear, As for the front just buy some good pads for it and it will be mazin.To fit a rear maggie, on a t-pro 07 model. Simply remove the grip from bar. Remove lever from bar, (There will most likly me a small nut on the back)Remove the cable from frame. Mite be frame clips these just pull off, BUT keep them.The vee will have adaptors in the back. Remove the vee arms with the bolt at the bottom of them and pull them off.Take the adaptors off. Should be 2 bolts on each.Provided you have bought a magura, You should have bolts and clamps.Simply set up the callipers on the back using the mounts, Its not too hard and if you are stuck see the wee book that comes with your magura.Then put the cable back up the frame using those frame clips. Put the lever onto the bar, Again the nut on the back is used.slide the grip back on and wa la. You have a working maggie on back. Also i advise you buy some nice pads for the back. Hope thats a help to you sir.great help will look for a second user model on ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidehop Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 (edited) Yeah, Second hand bikes are always a winner for a start, If your son looses interest in it as many do because they can't pick it up and sidehop 50'' you arn't left with a £1000 bike you son dosnt use.I started on a ... Da Bomb school with dual vees. Which i picked up in scot-ads for about £100 so Consider the paper my friend. Edited October 25, 2007 by sidehop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy riddle Posted October 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 Yeah, Second hand bikes are always a winner for a start, If your son looses interest in it as many do because they can't pick it up and sidehop 50'' you arn't left with a £1000 bike you son dosnt use.I started on a ... Da Bomb school with dual vees. Which i picked up in scot-ads for about £100 so Consider the paper my friend.was looking at this any thoughtshttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...A:IT&ih=020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidehop Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 (edited) Defo, Get a bid in on that. OR buy it now, Thats a reallly good priceJust rember you have to collect it. Edited October 25, 2007 by sidehop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam-Griffin Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 Alot of the time its worth asking the seller if he would use a courier if you were to pay say £15 extra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamAllen Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 was looking at this any thoughtshttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...A:IT&ih=020Screw bidding.. buy it nowThats a Bargin!Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_Hops_Alot Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 Damn straight mate, deffiently a bargain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy riddle Posted October 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 Screw bidding.. buy it nowThats a Bargin!Adam thanks guys bought it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamAllen Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 Good choice... even if your son decides trials isn't for him... you shouldn't lose any money on that bike.Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonny Clarke Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 Starter Bikes - Heres a topic i made, just a few bikes to help you out. What bike did you buy off Ebay, link doesn't work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy riddle Posted October 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 Starter Bikes - Heres a topic i made, just a few bikes to help you out. What bike did you buy off Ebay, link doesn't work. i bought a onza t-pro with HS33 HYDRAULIC BRAKES, ECHO LITE FORKS AND STEMMONTY HANDLE BARS ,BRAKE BOOSTER,ARMADILLO FRAME GUARDVERY GOOD CONDITION. £175 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_Hops_Alot Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 Sweet bike for a starter bike mate. Deffiently got yourself a bargain there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidehop Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 Well done man. Now get your son out there but try keep him at it. Do you have any other riders in your area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy riddle Posted October 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 Well done man. Now get your son out there but try keep him at it. Do you have any other riders in your area.the best rider is andrei burton and there are others too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidehop Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 (edited) Is he friends with them?He will have a dam good kick start if he is riding with guys that know the score already. Edited October 25, 2007 by sidehop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy riddle Posted October 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 Is he friends with them?He will have a dam good kick start if he is riding with guys that know the score already.he will be riding with one of the riders taught a few things by andrei and his ride mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davetrials Posted October 26, 2007 Report Share Posted October 26, 2007 Onza t pro i think is the best begginer bike, as they actually ride pretty dammed good and world champion ben slinger used to love his£399 from tartydykeshttp://www.tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?id=2113 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy riddle Posted October 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2007 i drove 450 miles and now have the bike i was hoping for some more advicei have some questions which i will keep short1 the rear rim has a heavy grind very rough do i need to replace this2 what rear pads(magura hs33) do i get they are realy worn3 the tyres are worn to about half tread when do i replace them and what with4 what tyre pressures do i run 5 can anyone recomend any dvd's to learn from as a beginersorry about all the questions but tis is the best site i have found to get any answers fromyou were all very helpfull in helping me choose the bikethanks again andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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