Rich J Posted October 28, 2005 Report Share Posted October 28, 2005 (edited) hi im new to trials i started a topic a little while ago and i decided i might as well start. i have been offered a saracen mad for £350 with middleburns, saracen comp forks, ashton pedals, hand painted frame and maguras. i was just wondering if you could tell me if this bike is worth having or not and if it is a reasonable price. thanks rich Edited October 28, 2005 by dickj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!aNT! Posted October 28, 2005 Report Share Posted October 28, 2005 The saracen mad, not a line you want to follow, see the forums in the new members chat, there are alot of complaints that the rear chainstays snap! £350 doesnt sound bad but it all depends on how much it has bein ridden...look for cracks or stress fractures on the frame, and im sure someone who knows what they really are on about with that frame can tell you more! !aNT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teaming Posted October 28, 2005 Report Share Posted October 28, 2005 I think for a first bike, it won't really matter what spec you have on your bike, as long as its suitable for what you're capable of. For example theres no point in spending over a grand on monty x-lite when you're just learning to backhop. For that you probably just want something cheap and value for money, i.e t-pro, t-bird or maybe one of the cheaper montys (x-alp 219?). Just a suggestion..... I'm not keen on saracens personally but I guess it's all up to your personal opinions and how you ride. I think that it sounds alright though for a first bike :D :P even for a more intermediate it sounds alright as well, so it'll probably last you. Jackery :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!aNT! Posted October 28, 2005 Report Share Posted October 28, 2005 It may be more worth listenin to him, but ride it first, if you like it, go for it!! !aNT! By the way I missed the im a new rider bit hehe :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emery Posted October 28, 2005 Report Share Posted October 28, 2005 I think that would be good as long as the bike is kind of new as they arn't the best of bi8kes but loads of people have got on well. You will probally have to upgrade when you get better like a new frame, but as it has middleburns you shouldn't need new cranks really. toby :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich J Posted October 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2005 ok thanks for the advice not going to bother with it any way now because its to far away and i cant get their to test ride it. i understand what you are saying about needing to i have had some bad experiences before. looks like im still looking for a first bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emery Posted October 28, 2005 Report Share Posted October 28, 2005 Are you going to ride stock or mod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich J Posted October 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2005 thinking stock because i prefer the feel and i am 6 foot 3 so will probably need a bigger bike anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rupertsub2003 Posted October 28, 2005 Report Share Posted October 28, 2005 not trying to put you off but my friend snapped the disc brake mounts off dropping off a wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emery Posted October 28, 2005 Report Share Posted October 28, 2005 Ok look on ebay and try and find one on there or lookin f/s section and speak to them on hotmail :P toby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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