gilly Posted April 21, 2007 Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 I've recently started having some serious bottom bracket issues with my giant team trials frame, to the point that i'm actively looking for a replacement before it dies entirely....However, call me crazy but i want a trials frame with a proper seat which narrows my choice somewhat...I know a custom frame from Leeson would be ideal, but also very expensive which makes me reluctant to get one.I'm finding myself drawn to the base bikes TA26 simply because of how amazingly low the price is, exactly HOW snap happy are they?Also what is the Onza woodstock like? I've not really heard much about them and am interested as to how they ride....I have a decidedly streety style of riding so a trials frame thats good for manuals bunnyhops etc would be nice...If anyone can help me at all it would be most appreciated! Thanks..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted April 21, 2007 Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 get a second hand 04 pure short - awesome street frame - has the ability of a seat and are fairly indestructable - job done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omgnoseat Posted April 21, 2007 Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 A guy named ''endohopper'' on here has owned a few base TA26's, I'm sure he won't mind if you send him a pm and ask about the frames Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilly Posted April 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 get a second hand 04 pure short - awesome street frame - has the ability of a seat and are fairly indestructable - job doneOoo wow that sounds good. I know this isn't the for sale section, (where i'm also asking about getting a replacement Giant) but whats its sorta rough geometry? Also how much would you be asking for it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted April 21, 2007 Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 Ooo wow that sounds good. I know this isn't the for sale section, (where i'm also asking about getting a replacement Giant) but whats its sorta rough geometry? Also how much would you be asking for it?He isn't offering it you he is saying get one. I cant remember the geo properly but its something like 1060 wb i think ino its short for sure with maybe +10 bb and 380/5 cs but dont quote me on that as im not absolute sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilly Posted April 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 He isn't offering it you he is saying get one. I cant remember the geo properly but its something like 1060 wb i think ino its short for sure with maybe +10 bb and 380/5 cs but dont quote me on that as im not absolute sure.Oh wow oops my bad! That will teach me to read things to quickly! Yeah i'll look into that though ideally i'm after something about 1040 wheelbase with my fatty forks.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexxx Posted April 21, 2007 Report Share Posted April 21, 2007 I second the pure idea, it'll be about 1060 or something but lovely frames to rideAlexxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al_Fel Posted April 22, 2007 Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 Pure's are by far one of the best frames ever made. They have got good geo and are pretty indestructable. I'm sure only a handfull have broken and i've seen them take some serious abuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endohopper Posted April 22, 2007 Report Share Posted April 22, 2007 A guy named ''endohopper'' on here has owned a few base TA26's, I'm sure he won't mind if you send him a pm and ask about the frames Indeed , my fellow Dutch rider . The Base sprang to mind immediately upon reading the topic , and yeah I'm biased , but it seems to meet your requirements . For the absurdly low price you get a decent frame with geometry similar to the old Pure . Just discard the supplied bashplate and you have a flickable frame that is stable and obedient on the back wheel . As for strength , the early versions had an issue with seattube fracturing , but the new generation ( as supplied by Tartybikes ) seem to be fine . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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