rwalkden86 Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 hey guys, i want to start riding trials and i cant decide wether to get a 26" or 24" bike. ill mainly be riding street with a bit of natural stuff in the summer. im looking at the inspired element or the onza zoot. bit of a price difference but i cant decide which one to get. has anyone ridden either of these or know anyone that has? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrialsIsHard Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Depends what your price margins are, if you can afford the Element.. I'd buy it. But I've had a Zoot and they really aren't bad bikes at all, and a really good value for money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwalkden86 Posted February 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 Depends what your price margins are, if you can afford the Element.. I'd buy it. But I've had a Zoot and they really aren't bad bikes at all, and a really good value for money! thanks, im hoping to get the element,but if i cant then ill go for the zoot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 they're both very good bikes, i have a zoot and i'm realy happy with it, however the standard spec model for 2012 needs some alterations straight away: better chain tugs, quality brake pads, and alloy forks, other than that it's a sound bike, the inspired is a much higher quality bike, but the price reflects that, and you'd benefit in the long run as the need to upgrade won't be as significant, i had to drastically change the spec of my zoot for it to be right, i'd be far happier with the inspired as is, but getting the zoot earlier cause it's cheaper could do you some favours just so you can start sooner... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William trials Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 well if you have the money go for the element! it's a awesome bike that you won't have to upgrade. if you don't have the money for a element, go for a zoot! they are good bikes, but i would say you have to upgrade it a bit, in that case you want: new front hub that has a disc mount, a disc brake, better chaintugs, AND a new chain! hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conradm94 Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 You should get the element. You will probably spend the difference on upgrades anyway. But don't buy new. Be patient and you will find one cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwalkden86 Posted February 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 cheers guys, sounds like the element is gonna be top of my list, just a quick question are any of you around 6 foot? if so how comfortable is a 24" bike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlperkins Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 i had a zoot and snapped the frame after 2 months. just to let you know haha. get the element. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onza pro series guy Posted February 29, 2012 Report Share Posted February 29, 2012 cheers guys, sounds like the element is gonna be top of my list, just a quick question are any of you around 6 foot? if so how comfortable is a 24" bike? You'll be fine, I'm 6ft1 and have an old inspired fourplay (same geometry) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conradm94 Posted March 5, 2012 Report Share Posted March 5, 2012 I'm 6"1 and have the element. Seems like a great bike. Sometimes my knees hit the headset but that's expected with any bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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