petit_pablo Posted October 8, 2005 Report Share Posted October 8, 2005 Hi all. Ive been absent from trials for some time and am getting back into riding. However, im after a new frame as my current bike is a heavy tools trials (that should date when i last rode properly!) Whats peoples recommendations? Im looking to spend between 250 and 300 on the frame then a little more on a new bb, headset etc as i guess the HT stuff probably wont fit. p.s - once im sorted with the new frame i will be out and about in abingdon so keep an eye out if your local! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMonkey Posted October 8, 2005 Report Share Posted October 8, 2005 How do you ride? What style, etc etc. Fill us in as much as you can about your riding style etc then people can help you out much more (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew_Gibson Posted October 8, 2005 Report Share Posted October 8, 2005 If you are after a cheap frame, I have a Saracen MAD going for £50 Inc Custom booster! I'll be on MSN tonight if you have it my address is at the bottom! Cheers Matt (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petit_pablo Posted October 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2005 My riding style.... (Y) Im more of a hop about rider as opposed to a street style i guess. Helpful? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp101 Posted October 8, 2005 Report Share Posted October 8, 2005 Echo Control, maybe? It's relatively inexpensive, and light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petit_pablo Posted October 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2005 Echo Control, maybe? It's relatively inexpensive, and light. I was looking at echo frames and the zoo frames Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted October 8, 2005 Report Share Posted October 8, 2005 personnaly, i think the pitbull is the best frame to get. now is probally the best time to get it because the price has droped alot : SELECT BIKES £279 (not inc. post), TARTY BIKES £299 (inc. post) hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Harrison Posted October 8, 2005 Report Share Posted October 8, 2005 Get a short pitbull or one of these, both around 250-300 quid. If you've been riding a Heavy Tools then you probably won't want something super long... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petit_pablo Posted October 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2005 Get a short pitbull or one of these, both around 250-300 quid. If you've been riding a Heavy Tools then you probably won't want something super long... I had noticed newer frames were long and low. Is that geometry better in any way? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Harrison Posted October 8, 2005 Report Share Posted October 8, 2005 A longer frame makes it easier to do most things, like front tap, etc, and I found that switching to a longer bike helped my bunnyhops. Depends how and what you ride, but on the whole longer bikes are better. I wouldn't go as long as say 1100 as I think I'd find it harder to ride... 1055 suits me fine. Lower bikes are a lot better as you get more clearance. If you look at the recent Bristol pictures thread, see how when people sidehop super high they crouch right over the side of the bike. Also, smaller frames tend to be lighter and stiffer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petit_pablo Posted October 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2005 A longer frame makes it easier to do most things, like front tap, etc, I always found front taps realy hard on a short bike so thats a plus. Thanks for the help, think im going to spend a few quid (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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