duckwars Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 So I have a topic in the new trials riders forum, but it seems to be dieing... I thought I might get better responses here. Sorry to make such a similar post, but this is a lot of money (to me) and I really don't want to screw up this purchase.This is the email I recieved about the bike I want to buy..."Hey,I have some pics of the bike for you. Here are the specs:Frame: Planet X ZebdiFork: Planet X KniffenSeat: Planet XRims: Sun RhynoliteHubs: Redline (frt. is standard, rear is re-spaced from 110mm to 130mm. It's athread on hub, good for running single-speed).Spokes: DT SwissTires: WTB VelociraptorBrakes: Hayes 9 (hydraulic disc) * Some people don't like these. If that's thecase, I can replace them with a Magura Louise front and a standard V-brake inthe rear (nothing special)Headset: FSA PigStem: Generic, 100mm X ~5 *degBars: Kore (710 mm)Cranks: Shimano (32t front)Freewheel: 7-speed ShimanoShifter: Shimano 7 speed triggerDerailleur: Shimano SoraThe rear brake is bleeding off pressure. I know there is a bad o-ring on thereservoir that I will replace- hopefully that's the problem. If not, I'll put av-brake on the rear and a Magura Louise hyd. disc on the front. Other than that,the f/w needs to have a spacer (something I can do). The bike is currentlyset-up as a multi-purpose bike, as I already have a dedicated trials bike. Ithas a 32t front and a 7 speed rear freewheel (14-28t). If you want somethingdedicated, I'll replace the cranks with a set of FSA's with a 22t and bash. Youwill have to purchase a tensioner and single-speed freewheel (or use thederailleur as a tensioner and the current freewheel set on either 18t or 20t).The way it is set-up now is pretty versatile. It's good for getting to a spot toride, and geared low enough that you can still do trials stuff 32/28. It canalso be used for mountain, park, street- pretty much whatever you want. Let meknow what you think."Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigamac Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 Old school frame.I think it's a little dated geo now but I have never ridden one.I know frika on here has one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 IT depends on what type of riding you're going to be doing. You'll be able to do street and TGS(sort of) on it, but compared to more recent bikes it'll seem different. But still, nice bikes. It depends on price too, whether you'll be able to get yourself a newer 2nd hand bike for the same amount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sstein Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 Those bikes ar f*cking lovely for street and park. But if you are trying to learn good balance a longer bike may help, then again I started on something very similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTian Posted May 13, 2009 Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 hayes 9 works well on my bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duckwars Posted May 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2009 IT depends on what type of riding you're going to be doing. You'll be able to do street and TGS(sort of) on it, but compared to more recent bikes it'll seem different. But still, nice bikes. It depends on price too, whether you'll be able to get yourself a newer 2nd hand bike for the same amount.What is TGS?I really don't know much about trials geometry. I've been doing searches and reading posts, but most of them are very specific and a little too difficult for me to understand. My thinking is a shorter wheel base means easier to do manuals and wheelies and stuff, but what about for hopping up and down onto and off of objects?sstein, what do you mean they are not good for balance? Not good for track standing, or riding on really thin rails?I plan on doing about 95% of my riding in the street, so I guess this bike is good for that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Trials Kid Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 I wouldn't it looks too old school but if your into that then yes you should buy it, but you should feel comfortable riding it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pashley26 Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Zebdi's are a good frame for sure !If anybody wants any old school Planet X bits I've got loads, Hubs, Hats, Shits, Seats, Bars, Pedals everything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackibrap Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Bit old like. Can i just ask. How Are you a new rider. Not even got a trials bike yet and have managed to post on the trials chat part for members. Spooky. Oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Yoshi Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Bit old like. Can i just ask. How Are you a new rider. Not even got a trials bike yet and have managed to post on the trials chat part for members. Spooky. Oh well.Because he is very enthusiastic about trials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siyross Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 (edited) That looks like more of a jump bike to me. But if it's cheap and it's your first trials bike then why the hell not go for it? Edited May 15, 2009 by siyross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Not being funny but there have been a lot of un'usefull replys in here, sure its an old school bikes with old school geometry its years old, but depends what riding your doing, I belive it has a BB drop and short stays, which makes it great for "core street" riding, i.e. manuals, taps and bunnyhops it will do beastly, but other more "trialsy" moves it will be harder to do, ie static (from rear wheel sidehops) and static gaps as the bike is a lot harder to control on the rear. I ride on the reg with someone who has one and hes really really good on it. How much does the bike work out costing you in sterling ££?? Because it should be dirt cheap I'll do a quick search but dont think frika payed much over £150 for his with dual maggies etc. so I'll have a quick look for you. Also the frames were kinda notorious for snapping (as were most frames in those days, it just "happened" a lot more, but frames through the years have been designed to be stronger and more durable) I could be wrong but think they mostly went arround the BB & stays? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 yeah really nice bikes. if i could get my hands on an alibongo on the cheap id have it for sure. yes i know its a zebdi, but its still a planet xcan anyone remember the alibongo geo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Yoshi Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 I ahve an old sarcen x-ile and it as the pretty much the same geo as this and it has done me wonders. It is a really good all rounder so i say go for it. It will do you well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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