steve-o1986 Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 Hi all, Ive just been looking at the 05 Base TA26 frame, i had the pleasure of trying one out last night. There awsome! i did kinda have my eye on the new Onza T rex frame for my rebuild but after riding the Base i think im gunna think on it a bit more so im asking for your help.Whats the advantages of an 11" Ta26 over the T rex?I use to ride a DDG Shooter, some reconmended a Ta26 to me cos theyre pretty similar.Whats the wheel base on a Ta26? its something like 1040 isnt it?I've always mixed a bit or a street feel into my trials riding so would the Ta26 be a better option?How does t handle on the back wheel?thats about it really, but i seriously like it.cheersSteve-o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 Whats the advantages of an 11" Ta26 over the T rex?ive never found clearence to be a problem on my base, if you are really into sidehops and stuff, it may hinder you (remeber if you run a seat you lose even more room)I use to ride a DDG Shooter, some recomended a Ta26 to me cos theyre pretty similar.not really......shooters are shit, bases arent itll be a huge jump from a shooter to a t rex as the t rex is really long in comparison, so i guess people were getting at it wont be such a jump if you get a base Whats the wheel base on a Ta26? its something like 1040 isnt it?dependant on fork choice, but yeah around that-mines 1040 with fattys apparentlyI've always mixed a bit or a street feel into my trials riding so would the Ta26 be a better option?yeah for sure, base will be easier to manual and spin, and its a tad lighter i believe, they feel great for most types of riding, really universal-they still are loads of fun on the rocks How does it handle on the back wheel?super short back end, makes it really easy to handle, it feels real nice, a longer frame will be easier to balance on, but only a tiny amounthope thats a little help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endohopper Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 Totally with Pauloliver on this one , the TA26 is an excellent choice , offering great value for money . Having discarded the supplied bashplate , you're left with a reasonably light , obedient bike ideally suited to streety / spinny moves . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apocalypse_reaper666 Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 I HAVE 1! AND THEY ROCK I WILL LET YOU KNOE SOON! IVE JUST FINISHED BUILDING IT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted April 1, 2006 Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 o yeah, ive aquired another base frame, so if you want one secondhand, then add me to msn: mummysboy32@hotmail.com and we can sort something Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted April 1, 2006 Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 (edited) if you are gunna get a ta26 id keep the reseat as you will be more than likely taking it back because its cracked. the base is a better bike for street movesbut the trex are so strong and are really nice to ride so dont leave it out of the picture. and i think they are 1040 the bases Edited April 1, 2006 by andy h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onza Kieron Posted April 1, 2006 Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 if you are gunna get a ta26 id keep the reseat as you will be more than likely taking it back because its cracked. the base is a better bike for street movesbut the trex are so strong and are really nice to ride so dont leave it out of the picture. and i think they are 1040 the bases Base will be lighter and spinnier but the T-Rex will never need replacing and it may take like a week longer at the max to get used to. I can nearly get 360' spins on the rear wheel now on mine so it obviously can't be that bad, you know which one you want, don't let other people choose for you, pick the one you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted April 1, 2006 Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 idde go fot t-rex much stronger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramps Posted April 1, 2006 Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 T-rex. Base are crap, my mate cracked a brand new one in 3 months, they do ride nice though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisboats Posted April 1, 2006 Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 T-rex. Base are crap, my mate cracked a brand new one in 3 months, they do ride nice though.And yet i've had mine since november 04 without any problems, I'm guessing you're friend just didn't run a seat and is a bit on the harsh side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtbjosh Posted April 1, 2006 Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 yes thats right, i cracked 2 bases in about 7 months, the new one in three months, i had a seat in it AND so what if im a bit on the harsh side with a few things, its a trials bike for crying out loud. although it does ride nice i would now strongly advise against it, i now have an ashton justice and love it, its really chuckable, yet feels great on the back wheel. the base and t-rex are totally different in goe! have a look at wheelbases inbetween like 1060's thakyou please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramps Posted April 1, 2006 Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 I am sure Josh meant to say geo there and I concur with all points he made in his post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisboats Posted April 1, 2006 Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 (edited) yes thats right, i cracked 2 bases in about 7 months, the new one in three months, i had a seat in it AND so what if im a bit on the harsh side with a few things, its a trials bike for crying out loud. although it does ride nice i would now strongly advise against it, i now have an ashton justice and love it, its really chuckable, yet feels great on the back wheel. the base and t-rex are totally different in goe! have a look at wheelbases inbetween like 1060's thakyou please^^^ Not a seat mate, sorry to be the one to have to tell you. You need a seatpost, seat clamp and a proper seat not a curved piece of metal. Using one of them plus being a sketchy heavy lander is what has led to you killing three bases.EDIT: There's not really a lot of that seat tube left either... wouldn't have helped it much Edited April 1, 2006 by Krisboats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor Posted April 1, 2006 Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 awsome frames brought mine off paul quite a while ago now, and its still going i seem to be able to ride mine fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Geary Posted April 1, 2006 Report Share Posted April 1, 2006 awsome frames brought mine off paul quite a while ago now, and its still going i seem to be able to ride mine fine.Yeh but it won't last much longer i don't think with the shiz your doing.I've Just cracked mine, i din't run a seat though becuase i'm hardcore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesoupdragon182 Posted April 2, 2006 Report Share Posted April 2, 2006 There realy nice street frames and there shorter than 1040 wheel base mine was only 1015 with fattys on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onza t-rex Posted April 2, 2006 Report Share Posted April 2, 2006 hi go for the t-rex i got one and mine is great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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