markrat Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 Rite im after a new/second hand (new to me) frame and have seen a couple on here for sale. One is a Zona Zenith and the other is an MBK T1000, now hat i need you guys help with is that because ive been out of trials for a bit i dont know wether they are any good etc. So could I have your advice please. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oli Smith Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrat Posted July 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 Cheers for the reply. Not the most helpful though.lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Czar-rider Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 mate we're newbies so we can't buy from other members on this forum! until we are validated! Best bet is to look on Ebay buddy! .... Jake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 I'm assuming that this thread is purely to find out about the two different frames, as you've no doubt read all the rules and intend on sticking to them... The MBK is a more expensive frame, with a longer wheelbase and higher bottom bracket Off the top of my head, I think the MBK is also a bit lighter (I had a Zenith which was around 2.1kg, so I'd imagine the MBK would be 100-200g less) Both are good frames, with BB rises relatively similarly proportioned to their lengths, so the more suitable of the two for you will depend on your size and riding style If you're bigger, or more comp-style oriented, then I'd say the MBK sounds more up your street Smaller/little more streety stuff might be a little easier on the Zenith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markrat Posted July 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 I know the rules about buying and selling. It was just to find out what the frames are like. Cheers for the reply monkey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_addison Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 If the MBK you saw was Ben Leacocks then id buy it without hesitation. Ride really well and looks top aswell. Havnet had much experiance with Zeniths but they look really strong sturdy frames. As its said above the MBK is more exepensive but its lighter, for me that would outway the cost really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLeacock™ Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 MBK rides REALLY nice. Zeniths are nice also but like mentioned are slightly heavyer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey vajda Posted July 8, 2008 Report Share Posted July 8, 2008 imo , the MBK is a great frame, and many riders use it and enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_ Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Zenith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Duck Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 I'd say the feel of an MBK T1000 is suited to a pretty tall person, with long arms. I'm 6ft 2, and felt uncomfortable when I rode one belonging to a certain MBK factory rider for the first time the other day. The Zenith however, has more all round 'nice' geometry. Isn't too long, isn't too short etc. And for the money (I'm guessing the Zenith is slightly cheaper?) the zenith would be my preference. I've never owned either, but have ridden both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samtrials Posted July 10, 2008 Report Share Posted July 10, 2008 I would personally go for the MBK. From what i have heard they ride super nice and also are very light weight. -Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtiisBrookhouse Posted July 11, 2008 Report Share Posted July 11, 2008 what bike do you have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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