godzilla Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 Im looking to build a bike to tool around on. 26" probably a mountain bike frame with gometry lending its self to trials, with trial gearing. I have had a look on chain reaction ect at frames but the choice on the market is staggering and i dont want to buy a frame no good for the job. can anyone give me some advice or point me in the direction of a good sensibly priced frame or is evertthing specific to its task? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwarf Shortage Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 (edited) So you want a frame which is good for riding around on, and trials? I got a M.A.D. Phase 1.2 a month-ish ago, it is a trials bike, but I ride it to my girlfriend's pretty much everyday, and it's around 6 miles there and back, up and down hills, although it's pretty much like a normal MTB for me though 'cause I hate sitting down on bikes... I've seen a lot of people start out on a normal MTB for trials, then get a trials-specific bike when they get more advanced. EDIT: +1 validation Edited July 8, 2010 by Ninja Manatee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godzilla Posted July 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 So you want a frame which is good for riding around on, and trials? I got a M.A.D. Phase 1.2 a month-ish ago, it is a trials bike, but I ride it to my girlfriend's pretty much everyday, and it's around 6 miles there and back, up and down hills, although it's pretty much like a normal MTB for me though 'cause I hate sitting down on bikes... I've seen a lot of people start out on a normal MTB for trials, then get a trials-specific bike when they get more advanced. EDIT: +1 validation I had a quick go on a M.A.D phase yesterday, im the oppersit to you and totaly need a seat for this bike, i remember a few lads round our way on pace Dmr and pashley framed trials bikes but i guess there are frames amongst the hordes out now with similar angles (I dont have Pace or Pashley money) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raoulduke Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 (edited) Hi, I personally would go for either a 'Because Street', found at; http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?product_id=11000&category_id=14, or a Rockman Switch found at; http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?product_id=11089&category_id=14. With either of these you can have a seat, (which you'll want for long distances), and the geometry is Trials specific, so ideal for a bit of fun. I would just get a comfy but streamline seat and a rear derailleur and you're ready to go! Cheers, raoulduke. The 'Because' is only £219.00 (pretty good value I think). Edited July 8, 2010 by raoulduke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godzilla Posted July 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 They both look sweet and good value not quite what im after. i could do with a seat that reaches my ass without too much bother. Keep the ideas comeing, frame money is burning a hole in my pocket. Love the name, Raoul! Fear and loathing on the trails-forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raoulduke Posted July 8, 2010 Report Share Posted July 8, 2010 Ah, I see your point! Well, my friend and I started on Saracen hardtails (X-ile and X-ess to be exact), and we could do some pretty big stuff on them, we were both able to get up to a very good level of riding on them and enjoyed it. So I think your best bet would be a 14" hardtail which when I started was the norm, and there were a lot of good riders, ( the Martins, Akrigg, Tongue, Lenosky, Leech, etc...). Nowadays people say a certain frame is poor due to Geometry but back then the only geometry we looked for was frame size, (14" was good, 15" was bad), quite funny now. Anyway I can't be any more help as I don't know the particular market you're looking in but best of luck and I look forward to finding out what you go for in the end! Cheers raoulduke. p.s. I really didn't expect the Fear and Loathing reference to get noticed so fast! I'd validate you just for that if I could!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godzilla Posted July 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 (edited) Has anyone seen these, or some of the other frames they sell, any good? or are they a load of poppycock? i know the script is german but im sure you can work it out. >Linky Linky< Edited July 9, 2010 by godzilla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 Wouldn't really recommend as sounds a bit cheap, hasn't got the seat your after and hasn't got magura mounts on the back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godzilla Posted July 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 (edited) Woops wrong link, was one of there other frames. Edited July 9, 2010 by godzilla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 Just out of interest whats your frame budget so I know what to look for?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godzilla Posted July 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 Probably £200 ish, i may have to look at a used frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 Then my suggestion would either be to wait till your validated and have a look on here in the classifieds till something comes up, or get a 24" The ashton/diamonback effect looks spot on for what you're after, frame is only £209 and when it's built up its more than suitable for riding around with the seat up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack c Posted July 9, 2010 Report Share Posted July 9, 2010 I am not sure but I think you can get a 26` zoo python frame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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