Tioz Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 Hi guys, I've just signed on so I think I should say hello. I'm currently based in London and riding BMX but I wanted to try trials and see how that fits me. I'm not looking for a 20"..I think I'll just start with a 26" as further on I might want to move on to a 24". On tartybikes I saw the Onza Hitman (http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/26_inch_trials_bikes/onza_hitman/c47p10275.html) as it is the only affordable one. I know it won't be much good but could it be ok for starters? I don't want to be spendig money on something I might not pick up. Do you think I could get a better deal looking through used bikes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Culshaw95 Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 Hi guys, I've just signed on so I think I should say hello. I'm currently based in London and riding BMX but I wanted to try trials and see how that fits me. I'm not looking for a 20"..I think I'll just start with a 26" as further on I might want to move on to a 24". On tartybikes I saw the Onza Hitman (http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/26_inch_trials_bikes/onza_hitman/c47p10275.html) as it is the only affordable one. I know it won't be much good but could it be ok for starters? I don't want to be spendig money on something I might not pick up. Do you think I could get a better deal looking through used bikes? if you do bmxing the best thing for you is to move to a 24" Bike because they are more street based riding. I ride a Onza Zoot and it is a really good bike to start on. I got the bike at Christmas time for i moved on from bmxing but i wasnt very good at bmxing since i got a onza zoot i have improved a lot it is a nice bike to ride but then that is my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForrestDump Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 If I were you I would try and have a go on both a 26" and 24" before you buy a bike to see which size you prefer. As for buying a bike defiantly check through the 'For Sale' section on here as some pretty good bikes pop up now and again for around the same price as that Onza, also the parts on used bikes are usually quite good so there would be no need in buying new parts which you may want to do if you bought the Onza. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tioz Posted April 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 Ok I'll keep an eye open on the sale section What would be some good 26" that I could find under 300£? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tioz Posted April 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 (edited) Wow 180 pounds! http://cgi.ebay.ie/ONZA-HITMAN-BRAND-NEW-2010-TRIALS-BIKE-/250805455678?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item3a652b8b3e At this price wouldn't it be worth getting this one? Edited April 20, 2011 by Tioz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Culshaw95 Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 Wow 180 pounds! http://cgi.ebay.ie/ONZA-HITMAN-BRAND-NEW-2010-TRIALS-BIKE-/250805455678?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item3a652b8b3e At this price wouldn't it be worth getting this one? umm i don't know my mate has a Onza Cleaner which has similar parts to this but by what i have seen it looks really clunky watch this video and you will see what i meanalso if there is a bike you like and you find it somewhere cheaper TartyBikes will try and match the price of that bike but if its a really low price say over £100-£150 lower they may not do it because its making it a lot cheaper than it usually is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tioz Posted April 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 umm i don't know my mate has a Onza Cleaner which has similar parts to this but by what i have seen it looks really clunky watch this video and you will see what i mean also if there is a bike you like and you find it somewhere cheaper TartyBikes will try and match the price of that bike but if its a really low price say over £100-£150 lower they may not do it because its making it a lot cheaper than it usually is I don't like it much..it looks a bit "supermarket" to me But on the other hand 180 pounds is a great price What do you think I should do? PS: how's 300£ for this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForrestDump Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 Well I can see why you don't want to spend much for a bike as you are new to trials; however, the more you spend the better the bike will be (theoretically speaking). In my opinion I wouldn’t go for the 'cheap' 26" Onza, therefore if I were you I would defiantly go for that Lesson 24", looks like a rather good bike, especially for £300, and the only thing you would need to buy extra would be a front brake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tioz Posted April 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 (edited) Well I can see why you don't want to spend much for a bike as you are new to trials; however, the more you spend the better the bike will be (theoretically speaking). In my opinion I wouldn’t go for the 'cheap' 26" Onza, therefore if I were you I would defiantly go for that Lesson 24", looks like a rather good bike, especially for £300, and the only thing you would need to buy extra would be a front brake. Is this onza really that bad? I'm just very afraid of spending too much for something that I might not pick up.. Edited April 21, 2011 by Tioz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForrestDump Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 Well I don’t think there’s anything worse, but that is my opinion, some people might like them, however I would go for that Lesson 24" while it’s still for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tioz Posted April 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 (edited) Well I don’t think there’s anything worse, but that is my opinion, some people might like them, however I would go for that Lesson 24" while it’s still for sale. ok I'll see about that If I find something I'll post it here Edit: Found this one http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/4041291/ Frame: phasse 1.3 blue with one larger scuff on the downtube no dents or cracks has not been riden hard Forks: standered phase forks sprayed black disc only Wheels: are standered wheels super strong mini buckle in the rear wheel and has a faded grind Echo short low rise stem with onza bars and random grips Has avid sd5 brake levers and hayes mx2 front disc with shimano roter Then a v-brake on the rear with good silver arms and avid lever again Echo driveside crank and standered left crank ( i do have the other echo its just the pedal threads are gone ) Its single speeded so has a tensioner, and its running a paneracer front tyre not to worn and a 2.3 tioga on the rear The guy would want 200 to 250£..what do you think? Edited April 21, 2011 by Tioz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tioz Posted April 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 (edited) ok I'll see about that If I find something I'll post it here Edit: Found this one http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/4041291/ Frame: phasse 1.3 blue with one larger scuff on the downtube no dents or cracks has not been riden hard Forks: standered phase forks sprayed black disc only Wheels: are standered wheels super strong mini buckle in the rear wheel and has a faded grind Echo short low rise stem with onza bars and random grips Has avid sd5 brake levers and hayes mx2 front disc with shimano roter Then a v-brake on the rear with good silver arms and avid lever again Echo driveside crank and standered left crank ( i do have the other echo its just the pedal threads are gone ) Its single speeded so has a tensioner, and its running a paneracer front tyre not to worn and a 2.3 tioga on the rear The guy would want 200 to 250£..what do you think? Or this one http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/818681/ this one looks quite sweet and this http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/814649/ Edited April 21, 2011 by Tioz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tioz Posted April 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 Bump C'mon guys I wanna know wich of the three you think is best ^^ Phase 1.3 - 200£ http://www.pinkbike.com/photo/4041291/ Simtra ST-1 - 200£ http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/818681/ Phase 1.3 - 150£ http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/814649/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForrestDump Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 I personally think the Simtra ST-1 looks quite good, has dual Maguras too which is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tioz Posted April 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 I personally think the Simtra ST-1 looks quite good, has dual Maguras too which is good. He'll sell it for 175£..I think I've found my bike then Apart from the maguras how are the other specs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Yoshi Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 It looks pretty good so I say go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForrestDump Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Yeh looks alright I'd say, looks like a good bike to start off with and one that you can upgrade as you get better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tioz Posted April 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Great I'm going for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onza1 Posted April 25, 2011 Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 Have a look on winstanleys cycles if you haven't already got a bike phase 1.2 £250 with delivery bargain and a really good bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwards 99 Posted April 25, 2011 Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 I personally think the Simtra ST-1 looks quite good, has dual Maguras too which is good. yer i think the simtra st-1 is the better one out of the 3 because it has double maguras and it is more up to date parts on it go for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMiller Posted April 25, 2011 Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 Hey guys im new to trials and ive just ordered the onza zoot 24" im 14 and about 5ft 7 do you think it will suit me ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForrestDump Posted April 25, 2011 Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 My friend has an Onza Zoot and he’s 6'1" and he more than happy with it, and that’s only a few inches taller than you. I'm sure you'll be fine on it, you’ve just got to give it some time so you can get used to how it feels to ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwards 99 Posted April 25, 2011 Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 Hey guys im new to trials and ive just ordered the onza zoot 24" im 14 and about 5ft 7 do you think it will suit me ? [/ you should get on with fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMiller Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 Ok thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tioz Posted May 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 Back again..can't seem to get hold of a bike for the life of it... What do you think of these? http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/804781/ http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/820709/ http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/832576/ http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/776750/ http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/777089/ That brakeless one seems nice..obviously I'll throw on a pair of HS11..only my BMX can be brakeless 200£ is a bit steep and I don't know if it's worth it but I'd like opinions anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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