GooseTrials Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 Hi,Im just getting into trials riding, after moving to Lincolnshire, where i've come to realise that it is rather flat over here, so consequently im selling my GT i-drive and purchasing a trials bike. So was hoping that some of you experienced riders, who have been in my shoes before will be able to offer some much needed guidance.ThnxGOOSE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom 20 Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 which one (onza t-rex)spec1 or 2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GooseTrials Posted September 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 which one (onza t-rex)spec1 or 2?Spec 1 mate, both bikes around £500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-20-rider-t Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 (edited) i'm not an experienced rider and have only been riding for about a month and a half but i ride a 20" bike and it is easy to ride on. I would recomend buying a 20" biketo start on. also where abouts is spalding because i live in newark not far from lincoln. Edited September 28, 2006 by t-20-rider-t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomeoneNew Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 trex either spec! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skuzzbucket Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 As M.A.D are no longer supported by Saracen you should be able to get quite a good deal on a 2six hyd if you shop around but then the 07 onzas are out in nov so shops would probeley be having a cleariance sale on the 06. My advice would be find a shop with 1 of each in a see what feels best and buy that one. after all you'll be riding it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GooseTrials Posted September 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 i'm not an experienced rider and have only been riding for about a month and a half but i ride a 20" bike and it is easy to ride on. I would recomend buying a 20" biketo start on. also where abouts is spalding because i live in newark not far from lincoln.I live near Spalding in Lincolnshire, not to sure how far it is from Lincoln? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-20-rider-t Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 (edited) I live near Spalding in Lincolnshire, not to sure how far it is from Lincoln?i live in newark. It is about 20 minutes on the train to lincoln Edited September 28, 2006 by t-20-rider-t Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxis26 Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 sarcen no good ive just broke mine, one of 5 ive owned, all broke in the same place right on the rear fork welds,dude go for the t-rex its the better option and will last alot longer than the saracen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-LUV-TRIALS Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 sarcen no good ive just broke mine, one of 5 ive owned, all broke in the same place right on the rear fork welds,dude go for the t-rex its the better option and will last alot longer than the saracent-rex any day mate so much better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old_boy_rider Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 Go for the Saracen - some great deals around on the 06 models, and it rides better than the T-rex. I am really heavy and still cannot break mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrenhopper Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 I've ridden my 2six now for about 8 or 9 months. Just changed to a t-Rex. The 2six is a smashing bike, it's a good length for most kinds of riding & the components hold up better than the frame. I broke mine just behind the BB on the drive side. I reckon there's a bit too much flex in the frame if you ride heavy on the pedals. Also, under heavy braking the seat stays flex like hell.Only been on the Rex for a couple of days now but it certainly feels stiffer & the over-built rear end gets rid of alot of the flex caused by the brakes.If you can manage it, I'd recommend a couple of hours on each to get the measure of them & decide on what feels best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kid creole Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 i had the saracern rode it for about a week and got my money back cause the chainring ate into the frame and i know someone else this happened to aswell but they kept riding it and it snapped, also it comes with magura hs 11 which arnt as good as the hs 33 and they dont have single finger levers.now i have a trex and its alot better, feels unbreakable but you will proberly have to upgrade alot of stuff like the rear hub which is ruined on mine now and also the bottom bracket and cranks wernt that good overall i say go for the t rex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 Go for the Saracen - some great deals around on the 06 models, and it rides better than the T-rex. I am really heavy and still cannot break mine. hmmmmmm disputable i kinda.... snapped / cracked my saracenid go 4 the t-rex basicallysaracens are nice rides though!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomtrials Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 To be honest the t rex was such a nice bike to ride and could just take hammer like no other frame i have had The only downside to the frame is that its slightly heavy at the back but none the less is light enough and that is the bike i would go for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTF Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 I would personally go for the t-rex. Good bikes to start on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abtrials Posted October 3, 2006 Report Share Posted October 3, 2006 I would go for a Saracen, I have been riding mine for about 7-8 months now and had no troubles what so ever, it rides really nice and considering how cheap they are it has proved well worth the money I paid. I only brought the 2.6 bike which I only have the frame left, as I have slowly added all the parts I want, like pashley forks, azonic stem and bar combo, magura hs33, burns, hope pro2 onza Ronnie rim, maxis tyres etc.......... it is a nice bike to start on and build up gradually as you progress. now I love it and it is riding so nice for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionicman Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 Id go for the t-rex its stronger with more welding and will ride better than a saracen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel G Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 get a t-rex there well nice bikes when st up properly as well as riding nice they also look great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeNNy Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 Hey are you Sam?! Working in Halfords with Joncon?Probably dont remember me, but i was in Halfords the other week!Im Benny btw Yeah! get T-Rex for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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