Twiggy199 Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 (edited) Hey,I started trials about 2 years ago and have decided to start again. I used to have an Onza T-pro '04. I was wondering whether to start back on the original, T-Pro, or, go for the T-Mag. I was also wondering if anyone had ridden both of these bikes, which bike rides best?Cheers Twiggy. Edited June 27, 2006 by Twiggy199 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG L Posted June 27, 2006 Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 For starters i ride an onza t pro 04 and my mate rides a onza t mag 05. I personally think that he t pro rides better than the t mag as the t mag has a heavy front, it is too short and the bike is just heavy compared to the t pro. Although the t mag comes with all the fancy parts and looks better it doesn't mean it is. As they say it's not the tools you use, it's how you use them! Well it isn't up to me is it, it is what you feel most comfortable on. If i was you i would try to get a go on both bikes to see what you prefer. Good luck mate i hope you do well.Cheers BIG L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiggy199 Posted June 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2006 (edited) Thanksyeah, i guess i should try both bikes, i used to have the '04 Onza T-Pro and i loved it. I was reading a thread the other day and some say the T-Mag is not as good as a T-Pro even in value for money. Tarty bikes say "The best value for money 20" trials bike in the World? We think so!"(T-Pro) "The second best value for money 20" trials bike in the World? We think so!"(T-Mag)Cheers Twiggy Edited June 27, 2006 by Twiggy199 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 I far prefer the ride of the T-Pro. Maybe get one of them if you're after a new bike, then use the money you've saved by not getting the T-Mag to upgrade some bits 'n' bobs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt! Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 t-pro twiggy ride better, henstock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ned1 Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 hi there, iv just upgraded from t-pro to t-mag and think the t-mag is waay better.Although it is alot shorter i find it easier to flick about a little easier...but im still getting used to it yet as i only got it yesterday but i do like the t-mag and with an armadillo on it it wont get dented either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt! Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 (edited) hi there, iv just upgraded from t-pro to t-mag and think the t-mag is waay better.Although it is alot shorter i find it easier to flick about a little easier...but im still getting used to it yet as i only got it yesterday but i do like the t-mag and with an armadillo on it it wont get dented either.it can but just not where you armadilo is, top tube, chain stays etc. Edited June 28, 2006 by matt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiggy199 Posted June 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 The T-mag is Shorter?? Are shorter bikes easier to ride? Cheers Twiggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zIp-AdE-dOo-DaR Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 yes they are easyer to flick around, as there is less bike to move making it easier.Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A!! Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 (edited) I had a T-pro for about 2 years and loved it. I found it was easy to learn new moves on, and was quite easy to flick around. In my opinion I prefer the looks of the T-pro compared to the T-mag aswell, it has a good overall finish to it. Edited June 28, 2006 by huck_it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiggy199 Posted June 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 Been riding Gaz Meridith's Gu Typhoon today, loved it. If I had that type of money, that bike would be mine! I think it's a short model and I was just wondering, which out of the T-Pro and the T-Mag, would be similar in size? Cheers, Twiggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ned1 Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 (edited) the t-mag is closest to the same length as the short gu. Edited June 29, 2006 by ned1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiggy199 Posted June 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 Hey,I still have'nt decided which bike to get yet, by the sounds of thing, the T-Pro is better in riding terms.Cheer Twiggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poopipe Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 I far prefer the ride of the T-Pro. Maybe get one of them if you're after a new bike, then use the money you've saved by not getting the T-Mag to upgrade some bits 'n' bobs?Certain very nice trials shops have been known to do t-pro frames with t-mag spec for the same price as a t-mag if you phone up and ask nicely enough. Either bike is going to be front heavy because of the standard forks - they weigh about the same as the frame. New forks should be one of the first upgrades to make Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Gibson Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 post the links of the shops that offer you that please, thanks alot eggi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz M Posted June 30, 2006 Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 (edited) the t-mag is closest to the same length as the short gu. No its not. Dont get a tmag. Edited June 30, 2006 by Gaz M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiggy199 Posted June 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2006 (edited) Yeah, send me the links for these shops Edited June 30, 2006 by Twiggy199 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Booth Posted July 1, 2006 Report Share Posted July 1, 2006 I can imagine itswww.tartybikes.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Elson Posted July 1, 2006 Report Share Posted July 1, 2006 HIDeffineatly a t-pro , i heard that t mags arent that great, also t-pros are cheap and good for starting again.Hope this helps Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Max Posted July 1, 2006 Report Share Posted July 1, 2006 i've got a t-mag. i would say its worth investing in a good freewheel (maybe Tensile or if ENO if your loaded haha). I was on my third freewheel (cheap and cheerful) in about 3 months of getting my t-mag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twiggy199 Posted July 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2006 (edited) I have decided which bike I want, thanks for all you comments, close topic. Edited July 1, 2006 by Twiggy199 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeCottTrials Posted July 1, 2006 Report Share Posted July 1, 2006 i dont think theres that much difference between them really, i did have ago on a t-mag recently and a recon i could have ridden it quite well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel@hull_trials Posted July 1, 2006 Report Share Posted July 1, 2006 i used to have a t pro and it was ace one of my mates has a t mag and it rides like a sack of spuds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeCottTrials Posted July 1, 2006 Report Share Posted July 1, 2006 i used to have a t pro and it was ace one of my mates has a t mag and it rides like a sack of spuds harsh, very harsh but true shud get him to try more stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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