HargrovesToby Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 hi there people, im in the process of looking to buy a new frame, im not too bothered about the pirce yet as i just want an idea of what you people would reccomend, i want a stock freame so i was looking at either the new saracen frames, zoo pitbull or a marc vinco frame. what do you lot think?? cheers, Toby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisa Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 I just got a pitbull 1085 after copming from a Curtis and a Levelboss 1065 previous to that and the pitbull is astonishingly lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Nichols Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 You can't really compare a saracen to a pitbull&vinco. Both completely different price ranges... Also tell us what type of riding you do, your style, whether you do comps etc etc - helps us to help you (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HargrovesToby Posted May 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 You can't really compare a saracen to a pitbull&vinco. Both completely different price ranges... Also tell us what type of riding you do, your style, whether you do comps etc etc - helps us to help you (Y) ← ok then, umm... .....im a very streety rider, i like big drops and blunting up objects, i do a bit of natural but not often. i will be competing in comps eventually but probably next year and i currently ride an old style saracen team bike. cheers people, Toby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totaltrials Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 I think a 1060 model should be thought about, depending on how tall you are, the pitbulls and controls are both amazing frames which both ride really well. Phil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Nichols Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 .....im a very streety rider, i like big drops and blunting up objects, i do a bit of natural but not often. i will be competing in comps eventually but probably next year and i currently ride an old style saracen team bike. ← In that case none of the frames you mentioned! Leeson (streety/flicky but also very responsive and light and nice for natural) Curtis - Both are strong sweet frames that will hold their own on either the streets or the rocks... however the Street is obviously the streetier of the two and the Comp is well the more natural/comp orientated one. Giants are nice, good for natural and comps due to there trials geometry... but slap some sus on and they are very streety. Even without sus they are very flickable and nice for trials. Hopefully thats covered most different price ranges. Hope it helps (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandalf the Yellow Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 Leeson (streety/flicky but also very responsive and light and nice for natural) Curtis - Both are strong sweet frames that will hold their own on either the streets or the rocks... however the Street is obviously the streetier of the two and the Comp is well the more natural/comp orientated one. Giants are nice, good for natural and comps due to there trials geometry... but slap some sus on and they are very streety. Even without sus they are very flickable and nice for trials. ← agreed steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HargrovesToby Posted May 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 what giant model are you think of then, can i have a link to a place where i can get it please, much appreciated, Toby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James_Porter Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 from what read from your post a zoo pitbull 1060 or echo control would be the frame for you. you sound like you are into the same sort of riding as me (and many others on the forum) street with a bit of tech. the pitbull sounds just the frame for you, they are really nice to bunny hop and spin so the streety, style side of things are going to be what you want from the frame. they are also very stable on the back wheel with the short back end. the cnc'd job over the frame makes it feel very stiff and responsive, i went from a echo pure to a pitbull and the first thing i noticed was the stiffness over the echo pure. i am also able to get along with front wheel moves such as g-turns, switzerland squeekers which is also a bonus for when you want to go out onto the streets and do something different. if you want to know anything more you can pm me or ask in here. you can take a look at the frame and order from here www.selectbikes.com zoo pitbull frame also look into getting the echo control, echo control @ selectbikes.com as the new 05 ones look very nice and there arent very many about. thanks james Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Stedman Posted May 24, 2005 Report Share Posted May 24, 2005 How about a pashley 26GHz? Decent strangth, and not too hefty. wheelbase of about 1035, with pashley forks. spot on if you want a shorter bike thats going to last... and last... and last! You cant beat the feel of quality steel too, Its much more forgiving than alu frames. worth looking into if youre after a street bike anyway. Tim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thechink Posted May 25, 2005 Report Share Posted May 25, 2005 what about a revel. i see people winning elite at ebtc on revel stock bikes. and they seem to be streety aswell. thechink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave33 Posted May 25, 2005 Report Share Posted May 25, 2005 what about a revel. i see people winning elite at ebtc on revel stock bikes. and they seem to be streety aswell. thechink ← just ride as many bikes as u can an see what u like best dont worry about what other people say :angry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrishayton Posted May 25, 2005 Report Share Posted May 25, 2005 just curious to what bike you have at the moment. your profile says u have a black pitbull with a rather lovely spec. cant understand why you would want anything else :angry: but anyways. a control or a pitbull in the shortwheel base would be ideal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoyoyo Posted May 25, 2005 Report Share Posted May 25, 2005 sarecen mad, cheap and mine hasnt broken on me yet, but if uve got the money go for a pitbull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.