trialsrider. Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 Hello! I'm extremely interested in purchasing a bike from Tartybikes; I've been browsing this forum for a while now as a guest and have read all the advice given to new members about trying before buying... So, I've tried and tested a few bikes now, all 3 sizes, a few 20" bikes, one 24" bike and a few 26" bikes. I've decided that I should buy a 20" bike, as I deffinately feel more comfortable on a mod in comparrison to a 24" and a 26". I've been browsing around the Tartybikes website and I'm completely stumped on what I should begin with, I've got a budget of about £700 and have been edging towards an Echo Lite '09; I was wondering if anyone could throw some advice my way on what would be the best bike to begin on? Some help would be really appreciated!Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maladie Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 Hey there mate. Sounds like you have a very big budget there.As it's your first ever trials bike you don't need to spend nearly that much.Ofcourse, you can, but if you find out you don't like trials after you've spent that amount on a bike then it may be a little bit of a waste.I would recommend something like this: http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?pr...;category_id=10,because it's a very good starter bike, and very light and strong for the money.Or, if you still do want to blow a whole £700, then get this: http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?pr...;category_id=10James. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsrider. Posted July 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 Hey there mate. Sounds like you have a very big budget there.As it's your first ever trials bike you don't need to spend nearly that much.Ofcourse, you can, but if you find out you don't like trials after you've spent that amount on a bike then it may be a little bit of a waste.I would recommend something like this: http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?pr...;category_id=10,because it's a very good starter bike, and very light and strong for the money.Or, if you still do want to blow a whole £700, then get this: http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?pr...;category_id=10James.Thanks for your reply The Atomz is highly tempting! I was wondering if it would be better for myself if I were to purchase a second hand bike with a high specification and modify the parts subject to how I want them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maladie Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 Thanks for your reply The Atomz is highly tempting! I was wondering if it would be better for myself if I were to purchase a second hand bike with a high specification and modify the parts subject to how I want them?Yes actually mate, going second hand would be a much better idea for a beginner like yourself.And you'll only need to spend £400 - £500 to get a very high spec bike.When you become verified on here, take a look in the for-sale section, and make a post in the wanted section.Some really good deals pop in there every so often and you're bound to find something you like.And if that fails, there's always Ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skoze Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 Keep your eyes peeled on the second hand side of things dude, you'll get a LOT of bike for £700... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 Hello! I'm extremely interested in purchasing a bike from Tartybikes; I've been browsing this forum for a while now as a guest and have read all the advice given to new members about trying before buying... So, I've tried and tested a few bikes now, all 3 sizes, a few 20" bikes, one 24" bike and a few 26" bikes. I've decided that I should buy a 20" bike, as I deffinately feel more comfortable on a mod in comparrison to a 24" and a 26". I've been browsing around the Tartybikes website and I'm completely stumped on what I should begin with, I've got a budget of about £700 and have been edging towards an Echo Lite '09; I was wondering if anyone could throw some advice my way on what would be the best bike to begin on? Some help would be really appreciated!Thanks in advance Hello matey,Welcome to the forum - I just suggested you be validated as that's a good first post. As said above you should look at second hand, you can get some real bargains on the For Sale section so once you're validated you should check that out.I can't really help on specifics as I know literally nothing about Mods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsrider. Posted July 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 Hello matey,Welcome to the forum - I just suggested you be validated as that's a good first post. As said above you should look at second hand, you can get some real bargains on the For Sale section so once you're validated you should check that out.I can't really help on specifics as I know literally nothing about Mods.Brilliant, thank you! =DYeah, I've seen a fair few nice bikes waiting to be given to good home in the For Sale section, I've also seen a few nice ones floating about on Ebay, as I said though, I'm just not particularly sure on exactly what it is I want! I think I'm going try out a few more mods before I take the big leap and buy one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus Brown Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 A bit off topic but im also a beginner and i live in Southampton but where about's do you live in Hampshire? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsrider. Posted July 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 A bit off topic but im also a beginner and i live in Southampton but where about's do you live in Hampshire?No worries bud! I'm from sunny Portsmouth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quick_spider Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 Hi Hannah Max,Welcome to trials-forum. Keep up the good posts and you'll be validated in no time.Regards,Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom94 Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 mate if i was you i would blow the whole 700 cos that bike looks sick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joey 94 Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 echothats well worth it then u have £100 left over to what ever you want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Beach Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 (edited) No pics in sigs. But yeah, get the echo or maybe an Onza Comp/Blade. Edited August 5, 2009 by Jake Beach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Trials 31 Posted August 5, 2009 Report Share Posted August 5, 2009 Yeah, the Echo lite is the best you'll get with your price range from tarty, but I would suggest looking used. You'll get a much better bike for the money that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackMeek Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 (edited) With a £700 budget you will get nearly best bike out there for trials on the second hand Market. The idealThing to do is spend 450 and keep the rest back for maintence cost. You are in a very strong situation to end up with dream bike. Once validated you could post a wanted post for a high spec 20". there are alot of 20" after season use from compition pro's/riders which areGreat for all riding styles whenStarting up.Good luck don't rush which it seems your not doing. On the other hand one bonus aboutGetting a brand new trials bike is warranty and customer service.Find what hight you are and copy the geometry of a proffesional rider the same hight. Then over time tweak it to how your style develops. Edited August 6, 2009 by JackMeek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D A N N Y Posted August 6, 2009 Report Share Posted August 6, 2009 (edited) The echo sounds a good option but also have a look at some second hand bikes i got my koxx hyroxx for £ 450 ! and it was in new condition so just keep an eye out.Danny Edited August 6, 2009 by D A N N Y Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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