cubechris Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 Hello All, I have been riding MTB's for a while now and have decided to give Trials a go. I have been doing some research and to get the kind of bike i want i am looking to build one myself. Just a few things i am unsure of, i am thinking of going for 24" wheel's but im not sure what size frame i want? Does this depend on my size? My overall budget for the built is around the £350 - £400 mark but over time the excitment might push this up a bit. Also as its my first trials bike the frame and other parts will be taking some stick/damage so i dont want to be spending loads on these part's as eventually i will upgrade them. With that in mind i still want them to be decent part's for a beginner. Any help would be greatly appreciated, Many Thanks, Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz96 Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 I dont think you'll manage to build a bike on that price mate, unless you dont mind getting everything second hand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke_zoo Posted June 8, 2011 Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 Hello All, I have been riding MTB's for a while now and have decided to give Trials a go. I have been doing some research and to get the kind of bike i want i am looking to build one myself. Just a few things i am unsure of, i am thinking of going for 24" wheel's but im not sure what size frame i want? Does this depend on my size? My overall budget for the built is around the £350 - £400 mark but over time the excitment might push this up a bit. Also as its my first trials bike the frame and other parts will be taking some stick/damage so i dont want to be spending loads on these part's as eventually i will upgrade them. With that in mind i still want them to be decent part's for a beginner. Any help would be greatly appreciated, Many Thanks, Chris. Drop me a pm, Il soon sort you out with 24/26inch old school trials frame. i ran it as 24inch with rear disc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubechris Posted June 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2011 I dont think you'll manage to build a bike on that price mate, unless you dont mind getting everything second hand? I don't mind buying a few bit's second hand, like i said over time i will upgrade as i get more into it. The budget is flexible as i am not 100% sure on what parts to buy etc. Drop me a pm, Il soon sort you out with 24/26inch old school trials frame. i ran it as 24inch with rear disc. What have you got for sale?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwizera Simon Posted June 9, 2011 Report Share Posted June 9, 2011 you can get a full new bike from Tartybikes.com for that price. Stick with some cheaper/ easier to replace parts until your are settled and confident on the bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agram Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 yap,for that money u can get a new mod at tartys.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubechris Posted June 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 you can get a full new bike from Tartybikes.com for that price. Stick with some cheaper/ easier to replace parts until your are settled and confident on the bike. The cheapest 24" bike on Tarty is £540. I'd rather build one with mixed new and used parts, i wouldn't fancy ruining a brand new bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T'owd Man Posted June 10, 2011 Report Share Posted June 10, 2011 eBay. Picked my Onza T pro up for £50. Be warned though, trials bikes are nothing like MTBs (like doh!)and when I get back on my big bike it feels really odd BUT it is certainly adding to my trail ridding skills. Good fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwizera Simon Posted June 11, 2011 Report Share Posted June 11, 2011 eBay. Picked my Onza T pro up for £50. Be warned though, trials bikes are nothing like MTBs (like doh!)and when I get back on my big bike it feels really odd BUT it is certainly adding to my trail ridding skills. Good fun! Trials is a great way of improving your general riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endohopper Posted June 20, 2011 Report Share Posted June 20, 2011 Trials is a great way of improving your general riding. And vice versa , a lot of competition dabs are attributable to maneuvering between the actual obstacles . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tioz Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 I picked up my phase 1.3 for 100£ Why don't you have a scout round pinkbike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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