munkee Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 (edited) Its been way too long since my departure from the trials world and I have the itch again to be riding a bike. I've decided to get back in to cross country / general riding around fast and enjoying life. So I figure a hardtail will fit the bill nicely. Sadly I have no clue where to start with this plus, every bike I see looks completely queer compared to a trials bike (seat tubes? huge chain slack .. ..seat?!!!!! WTF). Anyway I need some suggestions put forward.. looking to spend anywhere from 500-800 on this one would prefer some decent stopping power and some none queer drivetrain would be lovely. edit: balls didnt realise we had a non trials chat related area.. this can be moved Edited January 28, 2011 by munkee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisboats Posted January 28, 2011 Report Share Posted January 28, 2011 balls didnt realise we had a non trials chat related area.. this can be moved Indeedy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixed Pants™ Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/forums/viewtopic.php?t=12746762 to you, 1350 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shamus Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 Bought an On-One 456 2nd hand off pinkbike about 3 weeks ago for 400, does everything I want ask of it so well! I would really recommend the steel 456! (although mines the summer season and my 140mm forks don't lock out so it is a bit slack for steep climbing, if i could wind them down to 120/100 it would be perfect Go second hand is my advice, more for your money and all that jazz. there were quite a few marin xc builds on there last time I looked and they ride really well ion my experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al_Fel Posted January 29, 2011 Report Share Posted January 29, 2011 (edited) I might be totally off the mark here but maybe this might be good for you? It's and old school trials frame that makes a decent XC/piss about bike I'm after £300 + postage for it. Forgot to mention its got old school Hope hubs too. Edited January 29, 2011 by Al_Fel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsmax04 Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Check out the On-one range and also the Ragley range. I have a Ragley mmmBop which i can ride DH/freeride on with my mates and there 200mm travel full sus bikes, then ride it home again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 Listen to him ^^ I did, ordered an On One 456 Summer season last week, it arrived within 2 days an I'm shocked at how good the quality is for the price. I ordered mine the day after they went back up to full price which was a bit annoying, but still the quality for £160 is brilliant, mega chuffed with it. Although I can't comment on how it rides 'cus I haven't finished building it up yet. But if it lives up to its reviews then I don't think I'll be disappointed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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