sdm Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 Hey, I'm looking to build a bike for general use (nothing too strenuous!) but I'd still like to be able to ride trials. I used to have a custom Giant trials bike similar to Martin Hawes in the Chainspotting video so that's the sort of bike I'm looking to build. I'm not really up to date with bike components these days so I'm looking for a little nudge in the right direction to get me started. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockman Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 Maybe something like this, Ali C uses it for trials and it looks like it could be used for mtb aswell, not entirely sure though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Alty Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 (edited) A 24" or streety 26" (like the hex shown above), will be fun for doing trials, but could still be used for transport etc. Edited May 23, 2011 by Jon Alty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdm Posted May 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 Maybe something like this, Ali C uses it for trials and it looks like it could be used for mtb aswell, not entirely sure though. A 24" or streety 26" (like the hex shown above), will be fun for doing trials, but could still be used for transport etc. Perfect guys, exactly the sort of advice I was looking for. The Hex looks very nice! I had a look at 2011 Giant and Cannondale frames the other day in a shop, they didn't look that nice imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 What about the Because 26" frame with a seat post? From what I recall it's a bit similar to the '04 Pure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Alty Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 I dont think the new Giants/Cannondales are designed at all with trials in mind, where as the 24/26's on tarty are, so would be alot more suited for trials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdm Posted May 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 I dont think the new Giants/Cannondales are designed at all with trials in mind, where as the 24/26's on tarty are, so would be alot more suited for trials. Me either. I'm not sure the Giant ATX 890 was either, but it did a great job while I had mine. Will scan through the frames on Tarty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsy Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 Not sure if you can get the saddle up far enough for general riding in the hex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdm Posted May 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 Not sure if you can get the saddle up far enough for general riding in the hex Yeah that's the thing I liked about my Giant, it was a 16" frame so I could use it normally but also throw down the seat and do some trials. I'm after something similar to that.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Gibbs Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 The old 14" blunt frames were legendary! Strong as f**k, pretty light, quite short, i had 1 for nearly 4 years then my buddy had it for 2 years and hes a frame killer! I think one of his mates still has it now 8 years on its still running! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 Your best bet is to actually hunt out an old school frame like your old one. Nowadays people don't really have trials bikes that can also 'do anything', so frames with the benefits of the old ones don't really exist. You could always have a Marino built up with the same geo as your old Giant too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 You could always have a Marino built up with the same geo as your old Giant too... Or better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.KYDD Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 'Cuda Ghetto Giant STP? Whatever Norco it is Ryan Leech uses? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisboats Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 I was just about to suggest a norco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdm Posted May 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 Thanks guys, I'm looking into all of these suggestions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murph82 Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 Try ebay,sure i've seen an ashton cannondale on there last day or two,might have finished now though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al_Fel Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 Not sure if this is any good to you or not but I'm selling this beaut for £300 posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockman Posted May 24, 2011 Report Share Posted May 24, 2011 Orange Zero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murph82 Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 orange zero http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Orange-Zero-Trials-Frame-and-26h-Mavick-DH-Rim-/280682887155?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item415a00f7f3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Gibbs Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 Bit of props to WIP bikes there Luke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walker Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 Good topic! I was asking myself the very same question last week. I was thinking along the lines of a Planet-X JackFlash, as I've seen a few go cheap on ebay, anyne got any experience of this frame? If i remember correctly Orange Zeros and P-X Zebedis used to have problems with the chainstays cracking. It would be nice to have a bike that you could blast round the woods on then stop to do some trials. Maybe evern with a drop post if you have the money. A rear disk mount would be nice if you're caning it through the mud and still want a back brake that works when you come across the rocks. Don't think a 160mm would be powerful enough though. There's still a gap in the market for such a thing, but it's certainly a niche! The custom frame builder could be a good idea. I'd love to see trials competitions that involve riding a trials adapted mountain bike (32T with bash guard and 9 gears on the back, bring back those oldskool mid-chainstay chain tensioners!). Basically like a cross country course with the odd big obstacle thrown in your path with time penalties if you fall off or put your feet down. I'm on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Gibbs Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 Cool i'll have to check them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 Good topic! I'm on it! It is, and you my lad were on it a while ago and came up with the Rockman Switch. People still remember that you know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdm Posted May 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2011 Thanks all, lots to read and think about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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