BTR_Vince Posted August 18, 2009 Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 That's the one. They dropped the T because they no longer felt the need to reinforce the fact Onza is a trials brand.Sorry what? I heard the T-Pro is the older model, with a seat. The Pro is the 2009 model, with no seat.It's a fair bit better than a rip or blade.I'm pretty sure you mean better than the Rip or BIRD, not BLADE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unipsycho Posted August 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2009 Aye, the Blade reference threw me Well it turns out by the time I get that bike and try it out and send it back, I won't be able to get my money back, and from the pics it seems there's a hole in the frame, a crack or split or whatevs, I dunno, but some sort of gaping void which shouldn't be there My mate, cousin actually, who is a specialist in a bike shop AND did trials for two years says a Bird is good to learn on, it's what his friend had too. It seems I'm just gonna have to splurge it on a Bird then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTR_Vince Posted August 19, 2009 Report Share Posted August 19, 2009 Aye, the Blade reference threw me Well it turns out by the time I get that bike and try it out and send it back, I won't be able to get my money back, and from the pics it seems there's a hole in the frame, a crack or split or whatevs, I dunno, but some sort of gaping void which shouldn't be there My mate, cousin actually, who is a specialist in a bike shop AND did trials for two years says a Bird is good to learn on, it's what his friend had too. It seems I'm just gonna have to splurge it on a Bird then Yeah I wouldn't take the Rip simply because it has that 20" back wheel. Go for the bird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unipsycho Posted August 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 What's the difference between a 20" and a 19" back wheel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghostrider88 Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 obviously size:-)but seriously,most of 20 bikes have 19inch rear rim,because standard rear tires like creepy cravler,try all etc are much bigger(higher profile) than the same front tires Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTR_Vince Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 What's the difference between a 20" and a 19" back wheel?Think of it like having two front tires, one in front and on at the back. If you compare the pictures of the Rip with another 19" wheel, you can see that the 19" looks way stronger, with a fatter tire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unipsycho Posted August 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 True, my creepy crawler maxxis tyre on my unicycle is huge, I can see the sort tyres you mean (It's a 19" trials unicycle ) Is the old model of the Bird (T-Bird, yah?) significantly worse than the new one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unipsycho Posted August 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Was too slow to edit it, but now I'm looking at a T-Vee, dead cheap, is it gonna be alright to learn on? And do bike with " 20" wheels " come with 20" front and 19" back or 20" both, or is it not a hard and fast rule for that one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
articrider65 Posted August 20, 2009 Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Was too slow to edit it, but now I'm looking at a T-Vee, dead cheap, is it gonna be alright to learn on? And do bike with " 20" wheels " come with 20" front and 19" back or 20" both, or is it not a hard and fast rule for that one? Well I have a T-vee, and I think it's too heavy. It has got front and back '20 wheels which makes it a little harder to learn on. I got mine for £80, for that price it is realy worth it. But if you do have the money go for the bird which is the next one up, it will make it a little easier to learn on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unipsycho Posted August 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2009 Yeah, mine's coming to about £70 so it'll be good enough to learn on. Ah well, if I'm only learningthe basics on it, a 20" rim with a slightly thinner tyre won't make that much difference will it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mission Prodigy Trials. Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 My 1st bike was an 2006 Mission prodigy which was pretty good for a starter bike, Tad Heavy but I did not do much on it anyway .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sstein Posted August 21, 2009 Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 If you are getting a first trials bike, the better you get the easier it is to learn on! Also if you think you will keep riding for a fair while it is worth spending the money now so you don't have to spend it later, don't follow the false economy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unipsycho Posted August 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2009 Yah, I've actually given up on rushing into this and getting a bike asap, that way I now know a lot more about bikes before I get one, and I will actually probably end up getting a better bike than if I got the first one that took my fancy. It's worth saving up for a good bike then, so you learn more in the waiting period, and get a better bike, and it'll last longer before you need to start changing bits.I've been on ebay for a few days now, perusing bikes, and they're selling just over my range, but its definately helped on the whole learning front. As my birthday's just gone, I'll be able to put some "birthday money" towards it, and then put my own money towards it, and be able to theoretically double the money I'm willing to spend. Sooo I'll probably end up getting a new Onza Bird 09 model or something. But first I have to go on holiday for a week before I can return to my bike browsing...still impatient about getting a bike, but still, will mean there's a new selection available on ebay to look at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinkdougie Posted August 22, 2009 Report Share Posted August 22, 2009 Look on ebay you will be amazed at what you can get for your money!Agreed got my echo team 07 for £140 off ebay!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unipsycho Posted September 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Decided to get something new, so I can moan if it goes wrong, or sell it for a lot if I don't get into this much I'm looking for a 20" bike with a seat and disc brakes, help anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Dunwoody Posted September 26, 2009 Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 Hi look for other makes not just onza because onza are good but if you look hard enough you could find the same bike but different name and cheaperHope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unipsycho Posted September 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2009 Any websites with trial bikes on that aren't onza brand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZooRYDER Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 I'm wanting to buy a bike to begin with, and from looking round here, it seems a T-pro or Bird is best to begin with, but they're a bit out of my price range. I've messed around on a basic halfords mountain bike but we all know halfords bikes are rubbish bikes I'm looking for a bike up to about £250, £300 at a push, with a seat and preferably gears. I'm not too comfortable buying second hand either, 'cause I'd like to be able to complain if it's faulty.The best I've found is the following, but I'm sure it's not gonna be the best, or there's something wrong with it.http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?pr...;category_id=47I don't really have a tremendous amount of knowledge about the little things on bikes, so any help is appreciated. Thanks Hi, I have a T-Pro For sale, in very good condition, with amazing brakes, and little use. It is an 07, and im selling it because i need money to fund a trip to Canada. You Could have it for 250, or 225 if you respond quickly (due to needing a quick sale) Thanks. Jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unipsycho Posted September 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 Nah, sorry, tempted as I am, I'm near enough settled on a T-Bird 'cause I want something with a seat for my first bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martin555 Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 I wouldnt be so worried about having a trials bike with a seat. 90% of trials bikes with seats on are too low or small to sit on anyway. Theres no way you'll want to ride around on it anyway, because as some one mentioned earlier the gearing is way way too low for riding about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unipsycho Posted September 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 It's not so much for riding about on as...getting to the places to ride. Make sense? It's only my first bike to see if I take to it seriously rather than something I'm gonna start fine tuning to my body immediately. Just a casual investment like I say that, £300 is a bit iffy seeing as I was looking to spend £200 in the first place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Pollard- Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 what the best make for a beginner? a mate told me not to get a brand new bike as i can get a higher spec second hand one is this true? sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevcampbell Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 what the best make for a beginner? a mate told me not to get a brand new bike as i can get a higher spec second hand one is this true? sam well i bought this for £160 the other day http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...T#ht_655wt_1165 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Pollard- Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 im looking for a mod soo :/ but thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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