Feste Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 First, thanks to the people who helped me out yesterday...And after looking at some different sites, I think I might get the Saracen Instinct 2.There's some info here.What do you guys think? And has anyone ever had/riden one of these (or one of the similar ones). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrAd-Tpro Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 Sorry, did'nt read your other thread, are you planning on using this bike for trials? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feste Posted February 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 Yeah, along with other thing, but I want a bike with a saddle. And I can't really find alot of other bikes I like. But any recomendations would be cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbell123 Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 (edited) plaese dont get that you can get something a lot better than that for £350 my mate is selling his DMR sidekick on e-bay for £300 with good spec. but your have to look for it as if i give you a link the mods mite thing im trying to sell you it. sorry your want it for trials. :$ but still dont get that. Edited February 23, 2007 by paulbell123 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feste Posted February 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 Well I did say I only might be getting it, I'm still open to other ideas. And I'm new to all this, so it's hard to know what to look out for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flas12345 Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 for that amount of money you could have my DMR SIDEKICK. plus that is a saresen and they are poo. look on ebay for my dmr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feste Posted February 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 What about a Onza T-raptorAny good?Sorry about all these questions guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Sheehan! Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 (edited) Go for a 20" (smaller wheels) if you are new to the sport!An Onza T-Vee or T-Bird would be great for you.You would find the basics so much easier to learn on a 20". JoeIf not, for £350 you could find an Onza t-pro!Good bikes so i hear! Edited February 23, 2007 by sheehan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feste Posted February 23, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 I'm really looking for a 26" to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted February 23, 2007 Report Share Posted February 23, 2007 That will be horrible for trials.It's Saracen's version of a cheap jump bike, that will break if you jump it. You'd be better off getting a good started bike, and then some other bike for getting about. You really cannot combine the two, unless you have something like a BaseTA26, a Looooong seatpost, and gears... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feste Posted February 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2007 (edited) So trials only... would the raptor be an OK bike to start with?Even if I did you use it to get around, it really wouldn't need to get me far at all, just 10 minute ride to town or something, which I could easily do on a bmx. I'm not going vast distances. Edited February 24, 2007 by Feste Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeCottTrials Posted February 24, 2007 Report Share Posted February 24, 2007 So trials only... would the raptor be an OK bike to start with?Even if I did you use it to get around, it really wouldn't need to get me far at all, just 10 minute ride to town or something, which I could easily do on a bmx. I'm not going vast distances.Yeah the t-raptor would be fine, thats what i started on, however in my experience it is not a good idea to use trials bikes as get around bikes as well. A trials bike to me is strictly for trials lump it where im going on trials gear, ride, then lump it back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feste Posted February 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2007 Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave85 Posted February 24, 2007 Report Share Posted February 24, 2007 A planetX of some description (zebdi ideally) would fit the bill. I'm sure you could get one from ebay or fs/wtd here with a very good spec. for 350 quid.T-raptors are ok, you're always going to be hindered by the fact they take a 22.something mil seatpost, and most mini seats have a short post. Saying that, I always used to ride mine to places sitting down and I'm on the lanky side of 6 foot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feste Posted February 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2007 Saying that, I always used to ride mine to places sitting down and I'm on the lanky side of 6 foot.Same as me then... And thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feste Posted February 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2007 I've just spend a while looking around, I can't find a planet X zebdi anywhere, anyone know any sites they sell them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsr lee Posted February 24, 2007 Report Share Posted February 24, 2007 hi,Add me on msn i have a bike i am selling worth over £800.my addy is:trials-r-lee@hotmail.co.uk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano_1 Posted February 24, 2007 Report Share Posted February 24, 2007 Go for a 20" (smaller wheels) if you are new to the sport!An Onza T-Vee or T-Bird would be great for you.You would find the basics so much easier to learn on a 20". JoeIf not, for £350 you could find an Onza t-pro!Good bikes so i hear!no offence mate but it doesnt matter what bike you start off on i started on a saracen x-ill now i have an echo pure 26" is just as easy to learn with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moto_psycho Posted February 24, 2007 Report Share Posted February 24, 2007 (edited) take your pick!http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/category.php?id=10http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/category.php?id=50http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/category.php?id=47http://www.missioncycles.co.uk/Trials.asphttp://www.gripcycles.co.uk/category2.php?...es%20-%20Trialshttp://www.allterraincycles.co.uk/p.php?pr...p;header=Trialshttp://www.cleanbikes.co.uk/bikes-trials-20.htmhttp://www.cleanbikes.co.uk/bikes-trials-26.htmhttp://www.cleanbikes.co.uk/Bikes/Bikes%20...20Freestyle.htmhttp://www.airevalleycycles.com/products.php?plid=m1b0s3p0and of courseTHE BEASTit really does pay off to have a proper good shop about! there are plenty more shops and bikes about! Edited February 24, 2007 by moto_psycho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianttrials Posted February 24, 2007 Report Share Posted February 24, 2007 (edited) don't get it, i used to work for halfords who sell these types of bikes there not worth the money, u can get better deals anywhere else (the list above). try something like a kona, giant, etc with a small frame if you want to start budget but good value.Ben WST Edited February 24, 2007 by gianttrials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GyTrials Posted February 24, 2007 Report Share Posted February 24, 2007 get an 04 echo pure frame and build it up, two people are selling them on the forum at the mo think ones £60 you could easily build it up with the rest of your money to a fairly decent spec Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowman12 Posted February 24, 2007 Report Share Posted February 24, 2007 (edited) try something like a kona, giant, etc with a small frame if you want to start budget but good value.Ben WSTi started on and still ride a giant. its a great bike and strong as fook. there is a frame set and complete bike currently on ebay. last week there were 5 complete bikes!!!!LINKYLINKY 2i love mine. but i'll be getting something without a seat soon. Edited February 24, 2007 by bowman12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feste Posted February 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 I just found a Onza Woodstock REX-1 spec 1 (Link) that I can afford.Are they any good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fyfey Posted February 25, 2007 Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 You're going through every bike I was first gonna get. First I looked at the T-raptor, then the Woodstock Rex Spec-1. Finally settled on an Echo Control. Costs a bit more, but will hopefully save me some money in the long run as it wont fall apart straight away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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