Rich Pearson Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 DBJust stumbled across this little thing in Winstanleys. Looks quite nice for the price, thought I'd share it with the world Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Less than £200, that's bloody good value.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossMcd Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 I got at christmas last year and by this time last year it was already dead. frames go at the same place as 221TI frames. But the build did last me a while! It rode ok though Just VERY weak! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 I got at christmas last year and by this time last year it was already dead. frames go at the same place as 221TI frames. But the build did last me a while! It rode ok though Just VERY weak!but your like, a decent rider and a bit of a basher? (might have confused you with someone else, sorry if i have) this is aimed at starters? meh i like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Shaw Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 For £195 I think that is really good!Couldn't they have found a rear mech with a longer arm though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 but the ridiculous thing is....someone on ebay was selling them, frame only for £250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Its amazing for a starter bike !!! £200 new for a whole bike ?!?! The only trials frames around at the time I started cost a spectacular 450 - 500 christ my DMR sidekick frame was more than that back in the day !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 its defintely good for £200 complete, probably even better value than the onza range? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gogz- Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 (edited) For £195 I think that is really good!Couldn't they have found a rear mech with a longer arm though? +1 I think you would be able to rip that one off on a kerb lolwhat about the chain ring and bash.Nice and cheep but Imo its definitely not better than an onza just look at it , Even the mad bikes look stronger.Quote "With a Trials-Specific Frame and Forks, this Bike is designed to get you up, on and over anything from trees to telephone boxes! "Now this has got be some kind of magic bike hasn't it. lol Edited February 6, 2009 by Gogz- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 this Bike is designed to get you up, on and over anything from trees to telephone boxes! "Now this has got be some kind of magic bike hasn't it. lolim going to assume they meant a tree that wasnt standing upright? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Pearson Posted February 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 For £195 I think that is really good!Couldn't they have found a rear mech with a longer arm though? I must admit I've never quite considered ground clearence as a problem when talking about rear mechs, but, here we are.... Nice and cheep but Imo its definitely not better than an onza just look at it , Even the mad bikes look stronger.Hey! We've only broken... **counts on fingers quickly** ...7 so far! Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Tomo Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Similar style In my LBS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossMcd Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 this is most of the abuse that bike got I only started riding stock on it so i was never really used to it. Started really improving on the simtra. (which is snapped in half ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George.E Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 I have a mate who has riden one an he said that the front is really heavy and that it stem is a awquard angle to make the front easy to rise.They look good for the money though, just the geo apparently is not very good.(not my words) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike W Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 DBJust stumbled across this little thing in Winstanleys. Looks quite nice for the price, thought I'd share it with the world RichStupidly cheap like, very nice looking but i have heard alot of bad things about the frames, perfect bike to start on mind ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxis26 Posted February 6, 2009 Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...A:IT&ih=011here it is frame only for £250 i think he may have lost it a bit lolhe will never sell itand hes got a reserve on it guessing its around the £200 mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...A:IT&ih=011here it is frame only for £250 i think he may have lost it a bit lolhe will never sell itand hes got a reserve on it guessing its around the £200 markCorrect me if im wrong but I dont think that frame is the same as the full build one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RETROLEO Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Correct me if im wrong but I dont think that frame is the same as the full build one. I don't think it is well its maggie and disk for a start.I think a lad who had one like, he killed it cracked all over.Leo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam-Griffin Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...A:IT&ih=011here it is frame only for £250 i think he may have lost it a bit lolhe will never sell itand hes got a reserve on it guessing its around the £200 markThats the Kabuki Mono which retails at £600 for the full bike. The Tekiya is a completely different bike. Although i still think £250 is expensive for that frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandalf the Yellow Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 from the cyclelife website: "Wheelbase: 1150mmBB height: 350mm"^ holy shit!this is a right bargain. though its a diamondback doesn't mean it's made of cardboard, i have tried one before completely standard and it's a good enough starter bike, though if you wanting to do a bit of street it will see a bit of upgrading before becoming a bit bearable for more advanced riders.steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxis26 Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...A:IT&ih=011here it is frame only for £250 i think he may have lost it a bit lolhe will never sell itand hes got a reserve on it guessing its around the £200 markappologies boys was quite tired when i put that up and didnt notice the difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam-Griffin Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 from the cyclelife website: "Wheelbase: 1150mmBB height: 350mm"^ holy shit!this is a right bargain. though its a diamondback doesn't mean it's made of cardboard, i have tried one before completely standard and it's a good enough starter bike, though if you wanting to do a bit of street it will see a bit of upgrading before becoming a bit bearable for more advanced riders.steveSurely that geo's wrong ?! The wheelbase is extreme but plausible but 350mm Bottom bracket ride just isn't possible, is it ? Maybe they meant 35mm, hopefully Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikeperson45 Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Mt friend who wanted to start was wondering about this.Do you think that the wheelbase is too long to start on?(1150) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonMack Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 350mm from the floor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike W Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 Kabuki mono is a very good frame a friend of mine had one for a while.The other one however is apparently very weak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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