BRmitch Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 i have 150 at the moment, however should have about 350 in about a weeks time, so i was trying to decide between an iphone 3g or a trials bike.http://www.all-about-the-home.co.uk/onza-r...very-2086-p.aspi really like that bike, though i have been told that vee brakes are really bad, what do you guys think/recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty-boi Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 (edited) i have 150 at the moment, however should have about 350 in about a weeks time, so i was trying to decide between an iphone 3g or a trials bike.http://www.all-about-the-home.co.uk/onza-r...very-2086-p.aspi really like that bike, though i have been told that vee brakes are really bad, what do you guys think/recommend?Trials bike all the way, then get the I-phone on contract.That way you get the bet of both worlds.Oh and Vee brakes are not sufficient, they may be ok at first but you will quickly want magura's or disks. Edited April 28, 2009 by dirty-boi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRmitch Posted April 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Trials bike all the way, then get the I-phone on contract.That way you get the bet of both worlds.naa, no chance of getting a contract to be honest, parents wont allow it. im deffo going to get one when i can though, its 18 isnt it?what do you recon to that bike btw mate?Oh and Vee brakes are not sufficient, they may be ok at first but you will quickly want magura's or disks.can you suggest a bike in my price range that looks good and also has a good spec with disks please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty-boi Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 naa, no chance of getting a contract to be honest, parents wont allow it. im deffo going to get one when i can though, its 18 isnt it?what do you recon to that bike btw mate?Yes its 18.The bike is a bit crap, have a look on www.tartybikes.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyBazz (: Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 (edited) As a first bike, you should probably go for something strong and durable, such as an Onza Pro, Onza Blade. There's not much point in buying a good bike first, because you'll be throwing it around learning the basics and its just going to break. As for the Rip... I would advise against one as they have 20" rear wheel, and not a 19" with a fat Tyre. And, as far as I know, you cannot replace the 20" wheel with a 19".So, my advise would be to get a Pro or Blade, then just upgrade the parts/ brakes as you get better and there you have a high spec decent bike Hope this has helped in your choice PS: keep an eye out on Ebay and on the "For Sale" section of the forum. If you are patient and check regularly, you will pick up a bargain Edited April 28, 2009 by D A N N Y B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maladie Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 Hey mate, if you can get £350 then that's perfect as the Onza Bird (Like I have ) on Tartybikes costs £360.I think it is well worth the money, it comes with a 19" rear wheel and front disc brake which is actually working great for me atm.They also look quite nice in black, and come with nice fat Maxxis Creepy crawlers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty-boi Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 QUOTE (D A N N Y B @ Apr 28 2009, 08:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>PS: keep an eye out on Ebay and on the "For Sale" section of the forum. If you are patient and check regularly, you will pick up a bargain I did, got a T-pro frame for £30, it's a bit tatty but I will break it as discussed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRmitch Posted April 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 (edited) Hey mate, if you can get £350 then that's perfect as the Onza Bird (Like I have ) on Tartybikes costs £360.I think it is well worth the money, it comes with a 19" rear wheel and front disc brake which is actually working great for me atm.They also look quite nice in black, and come with nice fat Maxxis Creepy crawlers.http://www.all-about-the-home.co.uk/onza-b...very-2087-p.asplooks nice, you think it will last a while? Edited April 28, 2009 by BRmitch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty-boi Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 http://www.all-about-the-home.co.uk/onza-b...very-2087-p.asplooks nice, you think it will last a while?If you like white.http://www.onza.com/v2/products/2009/comp/comp.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials-ryan Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 a good first bike in my opinion is the onza pro or onza blade as i think they are good starting of bikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maladie Posted April 28, 2009 Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 http://www.all-about-the-home.co.uk/onza-b...very-2087-p.asplooks nice, you think it will last a while?I'm not sure because I've only had mine for a couple of weeks, but i've had no problems so far.And i've heard from other's it's a pretty reliable bike for beginners who don't have a big bag of tricks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRmitch Posted April 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2009 ive seen that blade on ebay, only 300 + 10 for delivery, so i think i will get that.i was only going to get the iphone really to show off, though i recon learning tricks on the trials bike will be alot better. so do you think that onzo blade will last long?like the idea of the disk brake though its only on the front, and am i wrong in thinking that i need more stopping power on the rear wheel for getting up on the back wheel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maladie Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 ive seen that blade on ebay, only 300 + 10 for delivery, so i think i will get that.i was only going to get the iphone really to show off, though i recon learning tricks on the trials bike will be alot better. so do you think that onzo blade will last long?like the idea of the disk brake though its only on the front, and am i wrong in thinking that i need more stopping power on the rear wheel for getting up on the back wheelThe V brake that comes with the Onza Bird works perfectly good enough for anyone to be able to backhop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_malcolm Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 reading through this, a rear v is fine when your learning just make sure its set up right to start with. A well maintained/decent v brake set up is equal to that of a hs33(hydrolic rim brake)as for it only having a disk on the front if you look at most stocks ( 26 inch wheel ) they tend to have a disk front and rim break rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 (edited) Oh and Vee brakes are not sufficient, they may be ok at first but you will quickly want magura's or disks.Nothing wrong with vees, mine has better bite and hold than any magura i've used.All depends on the set up! Edited April 29, 2009 by Marvin the Martian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack101311 Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 trials bike. and onza rip is a good bike but if you say you could have 350 then try get a decent second hander. and you could save money.glad to be of help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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