earsy104 Posted September 12, 2005 Report Share Posted September 12, 2005 Hey people iam wondering if you could give me an idea for a beginners trials bike as i have no idea i was thinking onza t-rex but i can only go up to about 400 and at max 500 quid i would like a 26inch as well?? cheers <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzamad Posted September 12, 2005 Report Share Posted September 12, 2005 Alot of people would disagree because they apparently 'snap like cheese' but IMO the t-raptor is a good buy for £400, thats the bike i have got, ive not had any problems with it and it has done alot of hard riding, and it has lasted, the bike is now nearly 2 years old, and still rides great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kb_trialer Posted September 12, 2005 Report Share Posted September 12, 2005 you can always check on ebay! kb_trialer <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted September 12, 2005 Report Share Posted September 12, 2005 Apparently? I snapped two, and every other person except Barry Huskinson that i know rides one, has snapped it. Oh, and of course Chris Akrigg. For 400 quid you might be hard pushed to find a decent, new, 26" full bike. You tried second hand? Theres a decent Echo Pure for sale for 350 somewhere, or it was for sale anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canned Posted September 12, 2005 Report Share Posted September 12, 2005 Go the extra 100 quid and get yerself a Trex - I've heard nothing but good about them - I own one myself but haven't the skills to feel I can give you an accurate view but I feel it's not heavy and build quality is solid - seems to be the general opinion of any mention I've seen of it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross_uk Posted September 12, 2005 Report Share Posted September 12, 2005 (edited) I Vote you go for the t-raptor m8,,, ive had mine for 2 years 3 months now. and guess what!!! It hasnt snapped, even after harsh 7/8 foot drops and when i say harsh I MEAN HARSH!!! lol..... anyways they ride sooo nice, and are also quite springy even for a beginners bike, Also try and find a great package like tht on the market for 400 squidders.... <_< :ermm: :unsure: good luck with it if you decide to buy one.... Ross Edited September 12, 2005 by Ross_uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lankyri Posted September 12, 2005 Report Share Posted September 12, 2005 i would save up an extra 100 pound and buy the t-rex very nice bike and very well made i love mine and im sure everyone riding a onza t-rex is very happy with its perfomance go for the t-rex you wont be disappointed trust me but if you are il have the frame off you (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Control-Trials Posted September 12, 2005 Report Share Posted September 12, 2005 hi mate dont get the £500 t-rex thats what i got as my first 26 inch bike and it was wank ive had to spend loads on my bike doin repairs and stuff, so if you are going to get a t-rex get the £700 spec or the woodstock t-rex witch is £950 i no the spec 2 £700 t-rex is a bit out of your price range but its worth it. if you want ask me anyfin about the t-rex just add me to msn. www.freewebs.com/26biketrials dankearns13@hotmail.co.uk cheers!!!!!!! dan!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMonkey Posted September 12, 2005 Report Share Posted September 12, 2005 hi mate dont get the £500 t-rex thats what i got as my first 26 inch bike and it was wank ive had to spend loads on my bike doin repairs and stuff, so if you are going to get a t-rex get the £700 spec or the woodstock t-rex witch is £950 i no the spec 2 £700 t-rex is a bit out of your price range but its worth it. if you want ask me anyfin about the t-rex just add me to msn. ← What!!!!!!!! Are!!!!!!!!!!!! You!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Talking!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! About!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted September 13, 2005 Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 get a saracen mad you can pick them up for £250, all the components are a piece of crap but part of it all is building it up ive built a lil' baby for just over £300, got the bike for £220 (scratch money off) hope titanium bulb on onza ronnie £65 magura and deore £30 and my prized bar ends haha but thats about it, more things need doing but its graduall not having to pay out £600-700 bulk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earsy104 Posted September 13, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2005 sounds good thanks (pissin on the fence guy) cheers well as i have to get a new bike now i hva eno choice i already have magura,s and d521 rims and other stuff i just need a new frame and forks so i will take your idea in to account as i havnt much money at the moment. :- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clownbike Posted September 15, 2005 Report Share Posted September 15, 2005 Get a good second hand one. Better quality and should last longer. (doesn't always i know, but check it out) I wish i had done this. I always say that second hand bikes for beginners is the way :) Good luck anyway, i'm sure you will figure it out :) Neil ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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