Joe@Onza Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 (edited) As the topic says, We at Onza are pleased to announce that Joe Seddon will be rider for Onza in the new season, Other new members of the 08' team will soon be announced. Here is Joe's New Bike, In the prototype stages now of course. Hopefully to be released next year. Edited November 16, 2007 by Joe@Onza Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawnmowerman Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 That looks interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe@Onza Posted November 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 Some more pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 (edited) Got to be honest, but I think that looks hideous. No doubt it's a good strong design but because it doesn't conform to the usual design of mods I think it looks wrong, coupled with Onza's history of making bikes with chubby tubing it just doesn't do the bike any justice aesthetically. A light bike should look light, and half the time with Onza a bike that is light, like the old T-mag looks chunky and obese because of the tubing. Not trying to start an argument or rub anyone up the wrong way but that's the impression I get when I look at pretty much all Onzas. Oh an the god awful, very dated, Onza writing is just the icing on the cake. Glad it's not on the proto.Just out of interest who designs the frames for Onza?edit: congrats to Joe, I wish him all the best in the new season. Edited November 16, 2007 by Scopse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe@Onza Posted November 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 Its Ok Scopse, Its why I post images. But saying every Onza you have seen looks like it, well Do you really want me to prove you wrong by up loading a couple of the 50 or so frames we have designed? By the way, I made the sticker. thought the existing logo is a bit too hard to make out on that frame. But I guess at 22, I'm dated and unfashionable. I mean, I haven't quite caught up with the gay tight jean society yet. Plus, that bike is really light and It rides a dream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 Im guessing the idea behind the frame is to improve stiffness by using that design like the vario was and the *** frame is. Looks good. You seem to be making so many prototypes though and not bring any of them out and it seems like all these prototypes are really good, it seems like everyone thinks of onza mods as beginner bikes and you arnt changeing that by bring one of these protos out and wowing people. I think this frame no matter how good it is will have the problem that some people wont like its looks and people these days take that as a big thing looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 Its Ok Scopse, Its why I post images. But saying every Onza you have seen looks like it, well Do you really want me to prove you wrong by up loading a couple of the 50 or so frames we have designed? By the way, I made the sticker. thought the existing logo is a bit too hard to make out on that frame. But I guess at 22, I'm dated and unfashionable. I mean, I haven't quite caught up with the gay tight jean society yet. Plus, that bike is really light and It rides a dream.I really don't doubt it at all, every Onza I've ever ridden has been pretty much spot on.You don't have to be in with the gay tight jeans society to realise the old Onza logo is way outdated and honestly looks naff right? Something very similar to your own logo would be spot on (just a plain readable clean font would be 'fashionable' look at deng logos, as much as I regret to say it, the look good) and I don't doubt that the 50 or so frames that you have designed are all chubby frames I just thought it would be good for the reputation if a frame was brought out, that rides as good an Onza, has thought put into it but also has some of the stuff that gives a bike 'sex appeal' (like simplicity). I think the t-pro was such a big hit because it was a simple design and good value, shame about the baby poo green paintjob though . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Evil1 Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 Finally!!!Well done joe ma man, you sound so pro now.Bike looks good aswell, im sure joe will have fun riding it.( just wondering, is the bike near production, or does it stil need a bit of tweaking?)Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe@Onza Posted November 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 Fair point, The graphic is just a sticker for now. Its a very clear logo though. Thats why I chose it. The Limey 20" and The Ice frame will be available next year along with this little bad boy. More then likely spring time. He is pro now. ha ha. Was really impressed with him down in London and his whole attitude makes us proud to have him on board. Well done JoeOne More pic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Rankin Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 Please dont take offence as i know nothing about anything but it does look a little ....... well ....... crappy. Its just looks too complicated, there is nothing sleek about it in my oppinion. It probably rides very nicely but cant see it selling as a high profile mod. SorryCongrats Joe, well done fella! I'm sure you will ride it like a beast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 Who's guessing I was abit bored?Anyway, sorry to Tarty for graffitting on their picture.Okay so I'm pretty appauling at Photoshop, but they say a picture paints a thousand words. So that's what I was thinking basically, the limey is a nice simple shape frame anyway, just logo and paintjob in opinion of alot of people think it looks 'cheap'.So I personally think this looks abit cleaner, 'fashionable' as you say and updated.Whats your opinion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Anscombe Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 would this be the jo who rode the xtp 2 at hook woods?if so ur blates one hell of a rider and i want to see some natty videos ......the bike.......at first it looked like a vario.....get a monty stem on that and some monty risers and your away looks tidy thoughi agree with scopes on the big fat tubeing though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 Youve removed gusseting though and the whole point of that was to make the frame stronger and stiffer. I dont think it looks cheap at all the limey infact i think it looks great and what onza need to start doing is making more frame like that and changeing them from being known as a company to go to for a beginner bike and thats it. The tensile products have been a big hit and what i feel onza need to do now is bring more quality parts out like them and more frames that people would ride at world level like the limey. I do think graphics wise onza could do with a update and also to start using better colours. Onza frames are so dull these days with the darker colours and people at the moment are loveing the stealth look (black) and white and silver and just something abit more brighter and uplifting that makes you feel good when your on the bike standing out because people say wooo because the bikes colour and graphics look cool and people not saying it to your mate on the deng. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boon racoon Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 Wasn't that logo designed by the ORIGINAL Onza company in the early 90's who started making the Ules, Porkipaws and HO brakes?That is pretty old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe@Onza Posted November 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 would this be the jo who rode the xtp 2 at hook woods?Yep, Joe used to ride an XTP 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bionic Balls Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 hope it fits in the car alright hmmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Anscombe Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 well done to him...........he rode it so well.......monsterous rider as well ....dammmm loads of poweri hope to see natty vids from this young fellow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrishayton Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 Got to be honest, but I think that looks hideous. No doubt it's a good strong design but because it doesn't conform to the usual design of mods I think it looks wrong, coupled with Onza's history of making bikes with chubby tubing it just doesn't do the bike any justice aesthetically. A light bike should look light, and half the time with Onza a bike that is light, like the old T-mag looks chunky and obese because of the tubing. Not trying to start an argument or rub anyone up the wrong way but that's the impression I get when I look at pretty much all Onzas. Oh an the god awful, very dated, Onza writing is just the icing on the cake. Glad it's not on the proto.Just out of interest who designs the frames for Onza?edit: congrats to Joe, I wish him all the best in the new season.frank the welder...seriously though, nice original design Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe@Onza Posted November 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 He will remain anonymous due to him not dealing with fame too well, ha ha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grantham Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 (edited) have known Joe was oding this for a while after spending the summer with him, top rider, super powerful, i'm sure he'll get on great Edited November 16, 2007 by grantham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 He will remain anonymous due to him not dealing with fame too well, ha ha. Oooh a secret?! This could be like trying to find a picture of Deng. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe@Onza Posted November 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 or trying to find a picture of me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 Too easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe@Onza Posted November 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 A real one, Am I right or left. ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 Well it says your a Male in your profile, so unless you take female hormones I don't believe you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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