Jonny Jones Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 OK I was gonna get a 24", but the entire bike is gonna cost me a fortune, frankly money I dont have or that I need to use to put towards camera kit for work. So ive had the idea of simply changing my Ashton frame for a different, streety frame. No matter how many websites I go on, there's not one frame I have seen that isn't long, without a seat, Deng-ified... you get what I mean. Id just love to see a frame on the market that is for 26" that isnt for sidehops, gaps, drop-gaps and taps, or of the UCI persuasion. Bit of a rant I know but I was speaking with Leon Neil today and he's got hold of a Pace RC250T and an Orange Zero to blitz on (2nd maybe 3rd hand of course) - so its a cry-out from us streety, tech (ish) riders to manufacturers to start making these legendary types of frames again, as, frankly, I can't stand any of these 'modern' trials frames. Something like an Inspired would be great, but for 26" wheels that doesn't cost a fortune like Leech's signiture frame or the Reset. </rant> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 Revell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Jones Posted January 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 Not a fan im afraid Adam. Ive had a Base in the past as well, didn't like that either haha, im not easily pleased Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEON Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 Just got rid of a 26mhz you could have had Keep an eye on ebay, and on here i've had quite a few decent offersBut once all the old frames are broken i reckon i'll end up giving Mr leeson an old orange catlogue and say "copy"Leon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aener Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 (edited) Wasn't there a topic, very similar to this, very recentley?Someone suggested the TA26 as a strong option.Edit: Too slooooooow Edited January 9, 2008 by Flipp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 But once all the old frames are broken i reckon i'll end up giving Mr leeson an old orange catlogue and say "copy"i seem to remember reading in mbuk that leeson designed the zero? of course it could be my bad mixed memory or typical mbuk rear end mouth diseaseWhich base did you have jonny? the older one was tripe, but the latest one is LUSH to ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Jones Posted January 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 i seem to remember reading in mbuk that leeson designed the zero? of course it could be my bad mixed memory or typical mbuk rear end mouth diseaseWhich base did you have jonny? the older one was tripe, but the latest one is LUSH to ride TA26, silver one. Was a couple of years back I think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeM Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 (edited) Wasn't there a topic, very similar to this, very recentley?Someone suggested the TA26 as a strong option.Edit: Too slooooooow Link <- it's Canadian but they have lots of streety type things i think. Not sure how much it would cost to send though? Don't forget that the exchange rate is like 1.97 against the Canadian dollar.Edit: They don't have that many in atm... They had loads like 2 weeks ago. Take a look round the whole website. Edited January 9, 2008 by Joeee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEON Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 i seem to remember reading in mbuk that leeson designed the zero? of course it could be my bad mixed memory or typical mbuk rear end mouth diseaseWhich base did you have jonny? the older one was tripe, but the latest one is LUSH to ride This one? its the original prototypeHe may well have done looking at this oneLeon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Jones Posted January 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 LinkThanks for the link dude, the frames look nice on there, theres a dark candy red one in there, dont think its meant for Trialsy stuff though haha as with the rest of their frames. Yeah that Zero really was the start of things to come... that went? I still reckon its time for a change in the frame market, even if its a small one... Streety frames, seatposts (with a hole for a seat), head angle of the Ashton (cos its pretty perfect as far as im concerned), with short wheel base... an Inspired in 26" lol that would be near enough perfect perhaps!?... Im really hoping im not alone on this :$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Aston Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 onza Woodstock ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEON Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 I'm with u JJ I think the production zero was alot prettier anyway If only the chainstays/tyre clearance weren't so pathetic Leon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Jones Posted January 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 onza Woodstock ?With all due respect to Onza owners, I'd never buy an Onza. Thats just me and my opinion talking though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 norco, the czar free trials, 04 pure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Jones Posted January 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 norco, the czar free trials, 04 pure?Cheers for all the suggestions people! Ash, Norco as I mentioned costs a fortune - unfortunate really as I recon it would be an interesting frame. Czar and Echo are just two of the frustrating makes of frame, the basis for this thread pretty much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bessell Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 Norco, ftmfw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEON Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 (edited) I had a norco, while the bike suited me 100%.........id cracked a seat stay and a brake boss in 6weeks, and gave it the most horriffic dent you've ever seen, it clunked everytime i pedalled Plus they're not worth anything near what they cost.By streety I'm talkin 1040 wheelbase absolute max, i prefer 1020 - 1025 myself, anything more just aint the sameMy 3 best bikes ever LEON Edited January 13, 2008 by LEON Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsguru Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 (edited) Im really hoping im not alone on this :$you're not alone jonny, im really wanting a new frame like that at the mo to. its just a shame people seem to link streety stuff with 24" wheels, we never had them before and rode all sorts on 26"! Edited January 9, 2008 by trialsguru Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials_pimp Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 (edited) Ah bikes from My Prime of trials.Those where that days, bikes where short and hard to do anything on, but it was so much more fun doing it.If it was my Desision, I would hunt for a Rocket FAB Pro Trials.That was a frame. Loved all 4 of mine to death.Ill keep an eye out for all the people round here Who still have these bikes in the shed doing nothing, Might be able to get hold of some real old skool treats.PS dont forget the Club roost Stinger Trials...... Edited January 9, 2008 by trials_pimp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEON Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 Completely forgot the rocket fab Leon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streetjibs Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 funny that these posts always resurface and YET iv been tryin to sell a MINT condition PASHLEY 26MHZ for the past 4months!!!!$800Australian. Includes freight.Frame n fork... will throw in azonic bars and some spare bitspics have been posted many times... dannyboy@biketrials.comSurely that was the ultimate streety frame which Ed Tongue killed everythign natty street comps etc on.... Wheres the luv gone????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidehop Posted January 9, 2008 Report Share Posted January 9, 2008 Mate of mine loved ddg shooters.. bout the only old school frame i know...still the market should be wider than deng...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petrum Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 I kinda like this one:yaabaa mururoa , its only like 250 euros as well (190 pounds) , available on biketrial.de Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Smith! Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 (edited) what about them yabaa thingys? made kinda by koxx or something, remember some having seats, dunno if there any good though.EDIT: Faaaaaaaak didnt read full topic.Matx Edited January 10, 2008 by Mat Smith!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waynio Posted January 10, 2008 Report Share Posted January 10, 2008 Jonny, i could do you a norco frame cheap????let me know if you are interested, brand new in gunmetal grey colour. its a leechy signature bike.id be thinking somewhere around the £250ish? maybe a touch cheaper? i just need to be in front of the computer at work and can work you a price out?E-mail, or txt me? 07793976264 or give us a bell at work 01535 610839. il do it as cheap as i can. if your interested id rather it not gather dust when it could be ridden?Wayne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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