simlesuperlol Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 hi guys, I was thinking of buying a yaabaa 499 for my first trial. Question is : is it a good choice or what should I go with if it's not ? Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 The onza bird is a much better bike, and you only paying a little bit more than the 499. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liamjohnson_05 Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 I'm looking to buy my first trials bike aswell, thinking of a T Pro Not trying to hijack the thread but opinions on this as a beginner bike would be good too if anyone wants to help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haderz Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 I'm looking to buy my first trials bike aswell, thinking of a T Pro Not trying to hijack the thread but opinions on this as a beginner bike would be good too if anyone wants to help T-Pro are a nice bike to ride. i started with a T-Pro now i'm just in love with it. the only problem is the bar, forks and stem will need to be upgraded as you progress but the frame is a good frame to build around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukasMcNeal Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 T-Pro are a nice bike to ride. i started with a T-Pro now i'm just in love with it. the only problem is the bar, forks and stem will need to be upgraded as you progress but the frame is a good frame to build around.True. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simlesuperlol Posted June 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 Where can you find a t-pro? I just can't find one on tarty... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maladie Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 The onza bird is a much better bike, and you only paying a little bit more than the 499.Waheyy +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simlesuperlol Posted June 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 The onza bird is a much better bike, and you only paying a little bit more than the 499.actually the onza bird is cheaper... but man he's heavier than the 499 so it's a hard choice... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 actually the onza bird is cheaper... but man he's heavier than the 499 so it's a hard choice...Sorry i was looking at the 499 senior.http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/search.php?category_id=10I think the weight thing is a bit screwed on tartybikes. No way a 499 is lighter than a monty camel.Onza is always better than the yabbas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simlesuperlol Posted June 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 I think you want to say the 449... anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Shields Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 the yaabaa bikes are made by koxx, they are bound to be good. however my mate started on a t pro he is now really really good. bearing in mind it has sapped and sapped at his wallet from day one, he has now completely re-built it and its seriously nice to ride, but to short. so, think about your personal requirements, if your tall, dont get a short frame ect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5murf Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 I have ordered a Onza Rip for my first trial bike and it was £289 from my local bike shopTarty Bikes link: http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?pr...;category_id=10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willis-gu Posted June 17, 2009 Report Share Posted June 17, 2009 the yaabaa bikes are made by koxx, they are bound to be good. however my mate started on a t pro he is now really really good. bearing in mind it has sapped and sapped at his wallet from day one, he has now completely re-built it and its seriously nice to ride, but to short. so, think about your personal requirements, if your tall, dont get a short frame ect.You seen my t-pro yet fooking love it lolPeople can say i have down graded in my frames, 08 gu to a onza ice, now i ride a t-pro, i would seriously say its one of the nicest mods to ride, i obviously have my own spec parts on, however getting a t-pro, you can always upgrade like shieldsy said. I would suggest a t-pro, however they are just called a onza pro now i belive. But yeah t-pro!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simlesuperlol Posted June 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 t-pro is a bit out of my budget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobert Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 (edited) hi guys, I was thinking of buying a yaabaa 499 for my first trial. Question is : is it a good choice or what should I go with if it's not ? Thank you.hi I started on a yaabaa 499 for my first trials bike , and stock it is bombproof (made by koxx), I ended up modding it to the moon ,but now im moving onto a zoo! lynx frame but i found that the 499 was a very easy bike to learn on and id definaitley recommend it only problem i've had with it is the terrible stock headset with about 6 months of begginer trials riding it was completely shot.more or less everything else is super tough (frame ,bb ,fork , bars, cranks) so should last you ages and the wheelset is excellent.one point to note is that if you want to change the sprocket on the front you will need different crank arms as there doesn't seem to be any front sprockets available for the stock cranks (i looked for ages and found nothing)if you would like some pics of my modded 499 just give me a shout hope this helps with your decision happy biking Edited June 21, 2009 by zoobert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simlesuperlol Posted June 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 hi I started on a yaabaa 499 for my first trials bike , and stock it is bombproof (made by koxx), I ended up modding it to the moon ,but now im moving onto a zoo! lynx frame but i found that the 499 was a very easy bike to learn on and id definaitley recommend it only problem i've had with it is the terrible stock headset with about 6 months of begginer trials riding it was completely shot.more or less everything else is super tough (frame ,bb ,fork , bars, cranks) so should last you ages and the wheelset is excellent.one point to note is that if you want to change the sprocket on the front you will need different crank arms as there doesn't seem to be any front sprockets available for the stock cranks (i looked for ages and found nothing)if you would like some pics of my modded 499 just give me a shout hope this helps with your decision happy bikingDo you have any videos of you with it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshlyd1 Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 I want PICS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auzzy2000 Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 ive got a nice bike forsale.call me on 07832304380 or txt and i will send you some pics.post 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence--Trials Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 im not an expert myself but i do know a few good starter bikes! you could try onza blade, onza t-pro, onza t-comp, onza bird, onza t-bird, onza t-mag. yes i know they're all onza's dont know that many good starter bikes sorry.good luck.laurence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickyh Posted June 22, 2009 Report Share Posted June 22, 2009 My brother may be selling his onza t-bird. he only used it a handful of times and it wasnt even doing trials, almost like new. Il ask him if he is definately selling it and how much he wants then il let you know if your interested.i also ride a t-pro. ive just started riding recently myself and find the t-pro a comfortable and easy bike to ride. i love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sprog! Posted June 25, 2009 Report Share Posted June 25, 2009 The range of ozas are great to start on.by the way they are called trials bikes not trials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence--Trials Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 Sorry this might or might not help, but you could try and get a onza blade for that probally (not 100% sure) wich is the best starter bike, i would also advise for you to try and get hydrolic's Sorry if this didnt help. Good luck.Laurence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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