Jon E Cash Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Hi, I'm new to the forum and I hoped there might be some knowledgeable people here who could give me some advice. I rode for 3 or 4 years when I was younger then just gradually stopped when I was at uni. I ended up selling my trusty 221 pro because it was just sitting in the garage gathering dust. Recently I've been thinking more and more about riding again and I'd really like to get back into it but I have no idea where to start. My last 3 bikes were the monty 221 pro, an Orange zero peter kraus edition and a pace RC 250 so you can tell I'm a little behind the times! I did a search on ebay and I'd never heard of half the brands (ZHI anyone?), I also had a look through MBUK which used to feature a little trials but they seem to have stopped covering it now. So I was hoping I might be able to get some advice on what bikes I should be looking at and where I should be looking? I think things have probably gone a lot more digital and I'm completely lost. Thanks in advance for any help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'scoolfool Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 (edited) this was me a few months ago i just bought an old giant and zero like yours as they were good enough then and the new "bikes" look gay as fook and all look idential no imagination whatsoever they just copy eachother and cut the headtube differently. Before i went back to the oldschool bikes i did alot of searching and testing and really liked the feel of the Inspired Hex and Echo Pure 2011, although not as good as the 2004 model with the long forgotten seatpost, are you looking to buy a full build or build one yourself? ZHI are okay not great, some popular modern brands are Speed Race, Rockman, Neon, Gu and Koxx, Zoo/Echo and Monty are still around too the main site and pretty much the only one like trials-uk was is tartybikes.com so check out what they have There's a stunning Leeson Clear 660 in the For Sale Thread for £400ono if your wanting to "keep it real" haha Edited July 24, 2011 by old'scoolfool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon E Cash Posted July 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 ZHI are okay not great, some popular modern brands are Speed Race, Rockman, Neon, Gu and Koxx, Zoo/Echo and Monty are still around too Thanks for the help. When I last rode Echo and Zoo were the new kids on the block lol. I think I'm looking to get a complete bike, preferably second hand for money reasons. 20inch and not looking to spend more than £300. What are Onza's like these days? I'm seeing a lot of them for sale. They were always seen as a bit of a beginners bike in my memory. I knew a few people who had them and the quality was quite poor but a lot can change in 4 years. There's a stunning Leeson Clear 660 in the For Sale Thread for £400ono if your wanting to "keep it real" haha I just looked at that, beautiful bike! Brings back memories. I always wanted a pashley so that's what I'd want if I was gonna keep it old school. I've also been considering 24inch's. I saw a video of Kenny Belaey riding 24 in LA and it looked a lot of fun. Thinking I might just stick to what I know for now though and I can experiment a bit more later maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'scoolfool Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 (edited) i think there still pretty much beginner bikes apart from ther £750 onza comp and for that price youd be able to build a much better build yourself, keep checking ebay alot of mods end up on there for cheap as far as 24"'s go you could get a onza zoot used for £300 they're pretty decent for the price although more a street bike than a trials bike heres two in your budget http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Onza-Zoot-Trials-Bike-/110719199787?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item19c760ea2b http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/24-Onza-Zoot-Trials-Mountain-Bike-Spare-Parts-/120754095883?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item1c1d81470b Edited July 24, 2011 by old'scoolfool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon E Cash Posted July 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Thanks I'd not seen the zoot before. Not sure about v brakes but looks good. Ebay prices seem very cheap to be honest. Some really nice bikes for under £500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old'scoolfool Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Thanks I'd not seen the zoot before. Not sure about v brakes but looks good. Ebay prices seem very cheap to be honest. Some really nice bikes for under £500. i've only recently found out a good v setup like an xtr/sd7 with good trials pads is as good as a magura without the hassle, if they are he standard zoot vee's though they are rubbish lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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