New To Trials After Bike Advice

[Kenan]

Hello all, after a few pointers in the right direction. I'v decided to give trials riding a go, seen all the videos on the net and looks like fun. I ride trails etc on my GT i-drive but don't know where to start with a trials bike. I was planning to get on of ebay.

I was thinking of getting somthing like a Onza T-pro as they seem to be going for about 140-200 second hand which is affordable. Would somthing like this be any good for a real beginner or should I be looking for somthing else?

Are the hydrolic brakes (non disk) the way to go and is it better to get a bike without the seat (can see anyone ever using one)

I know this may sould like a stupid question (most of mine are) but are trial bikes ok for using in bmx/skate parks?

Oh yeah I'm also 29 this year, am I to old?

Edited March 22, 2007 by Kenan

[Alley Rat]

Oh yeah I'm also 29 this year, am I to old?

If your too old at 29 then theres no hope for me....

[rudirudirudirudirudi]

too old? peh.

yea t pros are good starter bikes, i got my bike off ebay. £250 with hydrolics and quite good parts. It was worth a lot more and only needed a few small parts like bolts etc. ebay can be good but make sure your certain of its condition. a lot of people start with t pros. hydrolic brakes are good but not essential. some riders prefere using v brakes as they can be very powerful when set up correctly.

keep looking on ebay. you can get some really good deals from it.

Rudi

edit:as for the skateparks, you can use them there but not for bmx style riding. they just wont hold.

Edited March 22, 2007 by rudoxolty

[Tylerlovesalex]

Hi dude , there alot of good starter bikes out there

yes a t-pro or even a t-bird would be the way forward as they are great starter bikes,

and yes you would want hydraulics or you might end up 6 ft under hehe,

a t-pro does not have a seat were as a t-bird does, my mate picked up a mint t-bird the other day for £80!

can't go wrong! hope i kinda helped you, let me know if you want to know anything else happy to help

tyler.

Edited March 22, 2007 by Xx-OnZa-xX

[Kenan]

Thanks for the replys guys, nice to know I' heading in the right direction.

As for the age thing, went and test rode a BMX the other day with my mate and we looked like rights tits at our age on bikes so small. We also tried a T-Bird and it felt so much better (mid you I almost fell off jut braking)

I'll keep an eye out for a bargin and then I can post a new thread "I'v broken myself trying...."

[Matt_Zoot]

A mate of mine who's just started riding after a 5/6year break has just got a T-Pro and swears by it. Decent price, decent spec.

ONZA T-PRO ON EBAY

[echo8]

if a 20" fells to small try having a go on a 26" or even a 24"

[Sucram]

I started on a t-pro and i couldn't think of a more reasonable bike to start on. You can pick them up at a decent price, with Magura's.

As for the age, don't worry about it, your starting a wicked sport

[Lee Cable]

29? Thats nothing, we have a 42 year old on here somewhere. Keep posting like that, and your on the way to validation. In response to your question, may I ask how tall you are?

[Kenan]

I'd say I was 5'10 - 5'11, I suppose this could affect bike choice?

I'v been watching a few on ebay, they seem to be going for similar prices. My friend is also watching the same ones so will have to make sure when I do bid it's not against him lol

My other half is making me sell my second car to fund a wedding etc so I will need a new toy to stop me crying

[WeeGee]

I'm new to this also, but I know a bit about brakes! I think most guys tend to use a Magura HS33 (Hydraulic rim brake) on the rear with a rim grind and ceramic brake pads and a quality front Vee brake (XTR) alternatively a front disc, an Avid cable operated is pretty popular! You have to think about the weight issue especially with the front wheel. If you have the money then Hope do a Mono trials hydraulic disc brake setup (Need to be set-up well though). Hope that's a help...

Edited March 25, 2007 by WeeGee