basenji Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 (edited) Hi, just need some advice so i thought this would be the best place to ask!Grandsons's 14 and wants a trials bike, it'll be his first one, i don't know anything about them or anyone who does.Anyway we've been looking on ebay and there's nothing near enough to actually be able to check out before paying so it'll be by carrier, just so he doesn't get ripped off (i'm bidding he's paying) can anyone give me some advice on this bike please. A manufactured bike i could check out reviews etc but wouldn't know where to start with this one!Also any idea what it would go for, is worth!In fact any advice on a first bike at all would be appreciated.Thanks http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=190321414850 Edited July 16, 2009 by basenji Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basenji Posted July 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 Sorry couldn't see where to edit this post again.Just checked out the listing again and it's suddenly been ended ????Still would appreciate advice on a first trials bike though.Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rab shropshire Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 AS HE IS 14 I WOULD RECOMMEND A MOD BIKE IE 20 INCH WHEELS, TO BE HONEST YOU WOULD NEED TO GIVE US A BUDGET OF HOW MUCH MONEY HE HAS ETC BUT ONZAS WHICH CAN BE BOUGHT FROM SUPERCYCLES ONLINE ARE NORMALLY A GOOD PLACE TO START, ALSO CHECK OUT PINKBIKES.COM YOU WILL FIND SECOND HAND BIKES ON THERE HOPE THIS HELPSTO MODERATOR SORRY FOR TYPING IN CAPS. MY CAPS LOCK WONT COME OFF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 Auto Reply The topic starter has been validated. Moving topic from New Members Chat to Trials Chat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickkkkk Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 (edited) as it's his first bike, i recommend buying 2nd hand the bikes generally take alot of beating whilst learning, it will also be cheaper and if the bike has been well looked after then it will require very little parts maintenance for a while... have a look on the for sale section on this site or ebay. my msn is nickems@hotmail.co.uk if you want some more help Edited July 16, 2009 by Nickkkkk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted July 16, 2009 Report Share Posted July 16, 2009 (edited) Buying second hand is the way really, it means you can pick up a dirt cheap bike, but it will have a super spec, and depriciate less if he decides to sell. All the Onza full builds on www.tartybikes.com and this year it looks like theyv'e got it right! The spec's are pretty good and the prices are very reasonable, however most riders, will upgrade the Onza's as they go along to make them easier to ride, and this can get pretty expensive. I would say look out on here, as some bargin bikes come up! I'll be selling my top spec KO bike for about £300 soon, but there are loads of bikes out there which will suit your grandson. I would stay away from that bike you listed. Look for a good quality frame (ie. the frames on tarty), the most durable brands are the echo, zoo, adamant, etc. With companys like koxx and monty selling light weight competition frames which genrally tend to be a bit snap happy)What size is he looking at getting a mod bike 20" or a stock bike 26"EDIT: and how much money has he got to spend? Edited July 16, 2009 by Simpson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordMersey Posted July 17, 2009 Report Share Posted July 17, 2009 How tall is he? If he is quite tall he might like a 26 inch bike. But again its all down to budget and if you about £500 then i would recomend the lastest Ashton bike. Which can last for ever as far as i can work out. Also if he dosnt take to trials ridding then it will be easy to resell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basenji Posted July 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2009 Thanks guys, haven't been able to post an answer 'til now, just been getting errors, sorted now it seems.As to checking on the for sales on here, we have! all part bikes at the moment or way too expensive for a first trials, as said it'll take a few knocks while learning so he doesn't really want to go over the £200 or thereabouts for now.From reading the posts on here looks like a 20" mod is what he wants.Nikkkkks he'll most probably take you upon that offer of help, thanks.I'll send him the link and sign in to this forum and he can take it from there.Thanks again guys...Appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted July 19, 2009 Report Share Posted July 19, 2009 For £200 the best bet you have is looking for a mint condition 2006 T-Pro with dual magura brakes, I sold mine a while back for £150, there really solid starter bikes and a great platform for progressing, just keep an eye out on here and post up if you have a bike in mind and need any advise, as to wether its a good first bike or not, because there are some bikes to stay wayy clear of, eg. the old missions, which had funny headtube sizes, and some of the older stock montys which used funny sized wheels etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Nichols Posted July 19, 2009 Report Share Posted July 19, 2009 '07 T-ProI'm not really clued up on mods but that looks like an ideal starter bike to me, room for negotiation on the price too I would imagine.Personally I think that's pretty much spot on.But don't take my word for it, hopefully someone more knowledgeable on mods can post their thoughts on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted July 19, 2009 Report Share Posted July 19, 2009 (edited) '07 T-Proyea thats the bike I was talking about I would say £150 for the bike and £15 postage.Edit: £200 is still a good price, for the few upgrades hes done. Edited July 19, 2009 by Simpson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basenji Posted July 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2009 I've asked if he'll accept £150 plus postage, that's if he hasn't sold it yet. Thanks for the help all.Lewis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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