Jakerz Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Hey Jake here,Was looking for some guidence on getting a bike and what to get! I currently ride a 26" mountian bike, so friends have recommended a 26" or a 20". I have about £300 to spend, once i've sold some stuff. So just looking for some help on what to buy as a complete novice. Cheers Jakerz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siyross Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Hey mate.I would start with something cheaper, You are probably going to end up scratching it and denting it so best not to spend too much.I have been a mountain bike rider/racer for a long time and i would recommend a stock (26").tartybikes.co.uk have some great bikes.tarty bikes here is a link to a fairly nice beginners bike.Good luck mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Morton Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 (edited) For 20" bikes i recommendOnza Rip or,Onza Bird both are around the £300 price mark.For 26" bikes i recommendKoxx Acid drop or,Onza SpyroGyra Both once again are round the £300 price mark. Edited March 22, 2009 by jackm9863 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam singlehurst Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Hey JakeWell, whatever you get try and get it second hand because it will be cheaper and at a higher spec.A couple of good 20" starter bikes to bair in mind are tha onza t-pro and the onza t-bird.You can pike theas up quite cheep now. Hope i have helped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveee Posted March 22, 2009 Report Share Posted March 22, 2009 Trial bikes are expensive and with £00 you won't get every far unless you get a second hand bike, T-Pro/T-Birds are mod good starter bikes and are not expensive if you buy second hand.If you get validated have a look in "For Sale" and try find a cheap starter, goodluck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onza boy27 Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 This is a good bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George657 Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 i have a mission prodigy, with highdolic front and rear brakes, maxxis tyres, just had a new chain. trials isnt my thing so the bike has to go, let me know mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siyross Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 i have a mission prodigy, with highdolic front and rear brakes, maxxis tyres, just had a new chain. trials isnt my thing so the bike has to go, let me know mate.No buying or selling is allowed is the new members chat section. You wont get validated either if you try to buy or sell here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boris Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 hi, i have a sort of simlar question/problem. having had a drunken mess about on someones bike i have re discoverd trials after a 6-7 year break and was looking for some genral help on parts and bikes etc as things have changed so much in that time so feel sort of out of touch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakejp94@hotmail.co.uk Posted March 23, 2009 Report Share Posted March 23, 2009 Hey Jake here,Was looking for some guidence on getting a bike and what to get! I currently ride a 26" mountian bike, so friends have recommended a 26" or a 20". I have about £300 to spend, once i've sold some stuff. So just looking for some help on what to buy as a complete novice. Cheers Jakerzpersonaly mate i would gt something nice cheap and a good spec like a onza t-pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakerz Posted March 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 (edited) Hey jake here,Cheers for the feedback guys! Expesially "siyross" Im still pretty undecided between a mod or Stock but theres still plenty of time.I really like the look of either an Onza T-bird or T-pro both look like awsome starter bikes, with that or a koxx Acid drop. Any way was just saying a big thankyou for the help. Just a quick note to say thanks for everyones effort in their replys.Cheers Jake. Edited March 24, 2009 by Jakerz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 Go for a mod, there much easier to learn on, there smaller so you can throw them around easier. If you want to buy new go for an onza pro (the new model with dual disc) it's more than you can afford, but you get so much more for your money; a better gearing, a better freewheel and much better brakes. if you bought cheaper, then upgraded later you'd be spending more on parts + instalation etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean_Monty_Kamel Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 Hey Jake here,Was looking for some guidence on getting a bike and what to get! I currently ride a 26" mountian bike, so friends have recommended a 26" or a 20". I have about £300 to spend, once i've sold some stuff. So just looking for some help on what to buy as a complete novice. Cheers Jakerzhi mate, i would get looking on ebay, i found my 1st bike on there, it was an ashton justice 26 inch with a set on magura brakes for 300 pound!i think thats the best place to get one from!dean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob L Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 I would look on Ebay mate because £300 goes nowhere in geting a decent bike new. Either that or look on the For Sale section on the forum. If your going for 20" I would go for a Zona Zip or some type of onza, if u can do better than this for the money (in decent condition) go for it. But for the love of God make sure it has Magura HS33's because V-brakes are rubbish!Hope this helps! Rob L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakerz Posted March 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 Cheers guys, probally gunna follow robs advice, check out a few ebay auctions, saw a bike on their erlier HH33's Cheers for the advice all.Jake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakerz Posted March 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 Hey Jake here, Finally decided, Onza T-bird! I think thats the way forward a bit over my price range but what the hell, you only live once.Well cheers for all the input from all you riders and fellow friends. Goodluck and stay safeCheers Jake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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