TOMTRIALS123 Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Here it is! I was just wondering what you guys think about this as a first bike: http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/1418496/ I am 6ft1 and weigh 12 stone and I am a complete beginner, tell me what you think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake. Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Nice bike, overpriced since all the parts are old but in good condition. You're looking at £300-£350 realistically I'd say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 I agree, nice bike but way too expensive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*gentlydoesit Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 6'1 at 13? Jesus man, your going to need a 29er by the time your 18. All joking aside, im 6' not telling stone, a decent mod doesn't feel small, I expected it would, that's why I went for a stock, but it should be fine. Personally I also think that bike is over priced, judging by what I've seen in the for sale section on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsquirt Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/926153/ not mine, but it would be a good bike if you are 6,1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMTRIALS123 Posted December 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Thanks guys! Maybe I'll have a haggle and i'll check out the MBK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willeyeam Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Have you ridden trials bikes before? It would be good if you could try a couple of different wheels sizes before buying one. I know there are tall riders who get on fine with mods but i'm 6ft2 and the few that i've ridden have always felt too small. On the other hand the first time i got on a 24" i loved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMTRIALS123 Posted December 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 No, I have never ridden a trials bike before but me and f**megently are probably gonna meet up after Christmas for me to 'have a go'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Well tell him to bring his bike so you can have a ride as well! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willeyeam Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 That should help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*gentlydoesit Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Oh, you meant a bike ride... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crilin202 Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 if you come to B'ham fell free to give a shout and try my mod for comparison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMTRIALS123 Posted December 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2013 Sorry Mike, I thought was what you meant... and thanks Jose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMTRIALS123 Posted December 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2013 Guess what! ... I have just got the endo with no brake dialled! Time for the bunnyhop and sidehop... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*gentlydoesit Posted December 14, 2013 Report Share Posted December 14, 2013 Are you going brakeless then? I'm guessing a side hop if f'ing hard without brakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMTRIALS123 Posted December 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2013 No I meant I can kick the rear wheel into the air without using the brakes . I'm really not good enough to do that yet... so I can try to bunnyhop now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMTRIALS123 Posted December 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 Would this be more suitable for my height do you think : http://www.pinkbike.com/buysell/1442659/?directtofirstphoto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*gentlydoesit Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 Old, Low bb too, so similar to my pitbull. Looks a nice bike though. I don't get on with mine that well, not trialsy enough for me, it feels more like a well sorted mtb to ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMTRIALS123 Posted December 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 It was only an option... I'll keep looking . And if anyone is interested there is an inspired fourplay on ebay at the mo : http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Inspired-Fourplay-Trials-Bike-/331087824306?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item4d165f45b2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*gentlydoesit Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 http://www.trials-forum.co.uk/topic/185434-rockman-radix-full-spec-and-pics-up-l575-posted-bargain/#entry2556469 this is a nice bike (looks maybe no to taste) trusted seller too, maybe throw in an offer? He can only say no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 There's quite a lot of cheap onzas on ebay currently, one in Blackpool which is ideal as a first bike. Failing that the czar in the for sale forum is pretty tidy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMTRIALS123 Posted December 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Thanks peoples . So I am probably gonna wait until after Christmas to see how the 'money' is to get a bike (hopefully ) . In the meantime though just today, I have managed to break my BMXs freewheel which I was practicing on! Oh bother !!!!!! Its strange that it broke though cause I was only practising rocking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 This isn't far from you, bargain of a bike! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Onza-T-Mag-Trials-Bike-Perfect-Christmas-Present-/151188402303?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item233387f07f#ht_82wt_1172 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMTRIALS123 Posted December 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Thanks mate! I'll consider it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOMTRIALS123 Posted December 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 So I am probably going to get the Zoo but I will have to make him an offer. Do you peoples think that £325 + an old BMX worth £40 would be enough to tempt him? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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