*Calum* Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 Hi guys, this is my first post here so hi everyone lolWell I have just stopped riding dirt jump (due to my bike being stolen (bloody chavs)) and basically I have been interested in trials for a while now, a few of my friends ride and they have got me into it. i have been looking around at some bikes and so far I think the Onza Bird seems a good bike for a beginner, anyone think this any good? And are there any tips anyone could give to a new rider? lol thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 buy 2nd hand, you can get some epic bargains, try to find some local trials riders, they'll help you learn and progress faster, and most of the lads on here know trials bikes like the back of thier hand they will be able to check out any 2nd hand bikes. if your keen on buying new i'd advise you stretch your budget to the onza pro it'd be well worth it, as it has a much better freewheel (unless the bird has a tensile one?) and dual disk brakes which are (in my opinion) far better than rim brakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my name is kyle Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 i agree with ogre im new and i started with a second hand zhi z1 now im rideing a echo lite its a lot cheaper with second hand bikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Calum* Posted January 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 cool, yeah the onza pro does look nice, and i'm sure i could afford it.where would be the best place to look for one then?? ebay or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
my name is kyle Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 cool, yeah the onza pro does look nice, and i'm sure i could afford it.where would be the best place to look for one then?? ebay or something.tarty bikes is the best place to go mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onza boy27 Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 ive got an onza bird and it is a good bike to start off with. And get some shin pads or the pedle digs hurt with cage pedles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bob Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 I agree. I got my first bike second hand of ebay and it was a much better option than buying it new. I did'nt like the feel of it and so bought one of my mate which i did like. Onza's a great make. Both my friends ride onza's and they say there great. So if i were you try and get one off ebay! Good luck in finding the right bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 ebay can be risky, if you wait till you become a member look in the fs/wnted threads you can get some ace bargains Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigc Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 hi if your looking for a second hand bike try, ebay, gumtree, admag and other sites like these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George.E Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 HiI haven't been riding long only about half a year, I started off with a T-bird which is basicly the same, its a good starter bike, much better than a Onza Rip, the birds are nice bikes for begginers so i would reccomend it, if you are very serious about trials them maby think about making you budget a bit bigger ?Hope this helpsGeorgebuy 2nd hand, you can get some epic bargains, try to find some local trials riders, they'll help you learn and progress faster, and most of the lads on here know trials bikes like the back of thier hand they will be able to check out any 2nd hand bikes. if your keen on buying new i'd advise you stretch your budget to the onza pro it'd be well worth it, as it has a much better freewheel (unless the bird has a tensile one?) and dual disk brakes which are (in my opinion) far better than rim brakes.I agree, second hand is the way, I bought a second hand 24/7 Holroyd for like 200 and its aswome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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