Carts147 Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Hi all, Pretty new here so bear with me. I used to ride trials a few years ago, my bike of choice been a DDG Shooter with pretty much stock parts. That was about 7 years ago now, and now I'm a little older and wiser (25) I have had the sudden urge to get back into trials riding again. So to cut to the chase, here is my question. Would it be more beneficial/cheaper to buy a complete bike or to buy a frame and self-build? Looking for a 24" bike maybe an Inspired frame. Thanks in advance. Apologies for the short essay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials hoe Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 i was in the exact same boat last year only i'm 27. if you scour around you can build a cheap bike if you look in the right places, but a full build will always be easier and all depends on your budget. cost wise it'll be around the same, give or take a few, buying bits as and when is ideal if your budget it tight and your taking an ad-hoc approach to buying parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 If your not desperate to get riding right away, especially with winter coming up, then now is probably a good time to pick up some 2nd hand bits off here and build one yourself. People are already starting to sell up ready for a new bike/parts at Christmas so there's some good deals to be had, could probably pick up a full build at a good price too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al_Fel Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 Second hand will definitely be the cheapest option but if you're looking at building something new yourself have a play with this http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/bike_builder.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny00135 Posted September 25, 2012 Report Share Posted September 25, 2012 my friends selling an echo 24" for about £400-£450... or are you set on a streety 24"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
streetworksoldies Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 (edited) i have a different story , Im just a newbie to trials/ street trials riding am I too old Im 38 years old from Bulacan in the Philippines have a stock built merida 26 and slowly parting it out so i can built it for a street trials bike currently the bike is converted to a single speed 22 teeth chainrings and 18 teeth cogs lowered the seat should I change my suspension fork to a ridgid one? like the mosso alloy and or the fire eye crmo fork any suggetsions sir? Edited September 26, 2012 by streetworksoldies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carts147 Posted September 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Thanks for the advice guys. I'll have a play around with the Bike Builder on Tartybikes and see how I get on. In no particular rush, so building could be the best option, adding bits here and there as time and budget permits. What do you guys reckon to an Inspired frame? Worth the cash? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypermobilty Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 I used to ride a ddg shooter when I started riding great bike for the time very versatile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carts147 Posted September 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Ha yeah, it wasn't too bad to be fair! I just have the urge again to do it! Who cares about age?! my friends selling an echo 24" for about £400-£450... or are you set on a streety 24"? Set on a street ride if I'm honest. I'm currently in Hong Kong doing a bit of traveling and everywhere I go I'm imagining and thinking what I could jump off or hop on to! I miss it! Haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypermobilty Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Im 25 as well and just starting out again Almost got the bike finished just got to get a new chain and that's it done and I can ride again Where abouts are you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carts147 Posted September 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 Well, I'm traveling with my girlfriend for a few months and won't be back in the UK till next year. But I live near Birmingham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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