Holten Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 (edited) Hi! I'm 14 years old, and live in Norway! I've ridden a homemade bike for about 3months now. And I'm sick of getting my rims bent and fcked after every run. So, I'll take a HUGE chance, and buy a brand new Adamant A1 from WebCyclery.com. http://webcyclery.com/product.php?producti...t=76&page=1Ok, enough talking..over to the questions!-Can I trust WebCyclery? Are they nice, and helpful?-Can you tell me the weight and what the frame is made of?-Is it a good beginners bike?-I'm about 177cm tall, and I think I will be about 185cm in a couple of years. Should I choose a Long or a Short frame? And Why?-Other Pros and Cons? Why should I buy/not buy this bike?Alot of questions, but I hope you will take the time and answer most of them! Best Regards Jim.IS THIS THREAD AT THE WRONG FORUM? Edited May 1, 2007 by Holten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boswell Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 Cool you made your own trials bike, please post some pictures up. As for your questions yes Adamant A3's are excellent bikes, the high BB rise makes them feel really easy to ride. As for the length i would go for a long to get the maximum time out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holten Posted May 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 Thanks for the reply! I'll see if I can dig up some pics sometime!I'm sure you mean the A1 and not the A3? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luano Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 i have an A1 short and am 6ft 3, so it'll do you. absolutley love it,it seems light to me and compared to alot of my mates bikes.not a clue what its made from, regarding where to buy from id say HERE(www.tartybikes.co.uk) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holten Posted May 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 But it is ALOT more expensive there! $2450, at WebCyclery it is $1450..Why? I dont have a clue what all the parts are..or which are the best. Is the TB bike better? Will I like that one much Better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Quigley Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 (edited) The Adamant A1'a are Awesome frames, made from Aluminium.It's a pretty damn good top level frame, let alone beginner.Edit: After looking at the spec it will be an awesome bike to ride, I'd reccomend the long personally.Brakes are top notch, and the White Industries Freewheels are great.Can't comment on the shop though, sorry Edited May 1, 2007 by ReverendJQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holten Posted May 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 Thanks ReverendJQ!! I got alot smarter now Sorry, you are writing " Let alone beginner "..is that a good or a bad thing?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Quigley Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 That's a good thing, basically means the bike is good enough for a rider of high ability, so for a beginner should be amazing and last quite a while.Also I havn't heard of any of those frames snapping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 Tartybikes a1 and the one you linked us to are pritty much the same really. Look at tartybikes for all the information you want on the frame for weight and geo ect. Long or short well short will be easier to throw around and more flicky i would think. But long will be better for taps ect its just preferences with each rider and you need to ride a long and short frame to find out which you like really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 webcyclery sponsors Observedtrials.net which is another major trials forum, the main one for the non uk. so they are definately reliable. if you live within webcyclery's postage zone then i would go from there. really good price for an incredible bike. definately get the long, short bikes with high bb's feel very cramped and will restrict your riding evenually.also those frames look like the old models (06 ones) so will be even better for learning on.This bike is the shit, enjoy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holten Posted May 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 Hey! Thanks for a good Answer! I'll guess I will order from WebCyclery then, cus' they have the bike in blue As I wrote in the first post, I live in Norway. So, what if I brake a part or something? It'll be exspensive to send the parts over the sea 'n stuff....but, that doesen't matter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 answer-dont break it haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 Personally I wouldn't go into high-bb frames, I've owned one of these Adamants for about 8 months now and I hate it with a passion. It has it's pros and cons, just like dating a beautiful and horny yet very dumb girl. In general it's an incredibly stiff and responsive frame, good for most static moves but no good for taps. The long one might be better. If I were you, I'd get a long Control or 2007 A1 long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z o o !! Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 Do You Live In America ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant H Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 Hi! I'm 14 years old, and live in Norway! Do You Live In America ?hands up who thinks OnzaTrials23 is a bit of a plonker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holten Posted May 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 lol No, I dont live in AMERICA, I live in NORWAY Hmm...I'm a little confused right now! But I think I'll go with the long frame! Can somebody give me a link to the 07 model? Cant find it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onza-rider Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 hands up who thinks OnzaTrials23 is a bit of a plonker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant H Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?id=2029thats if your buying off tarty... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holten Posted May 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 (edited) I sent an E-mail to WebCyclery yesterday! They strongly recommended buying the bike here in Norway! Cause it will be $400 just for the shipping An if I should brake something on the bike it wouldn't be so expensive (shipping)Though the bike cost's $2.333 in Norway anyway..FU*K!!! I'M SO PISSED RIGHT NOW!! AAARRRRG Edited May 3, 2007 by Holten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 (edited) That's utter bs man.$340 is the price for a 30 pound box sized 45/15/15" by Global Priority mail (1-3 business days)$75 is roughly how much you will pay for shipping of the wheels by EMS (3-5 business days)Indeed if you'd want to send the bike in one parcel, it would cost a hell of a lot more so why not send it in two parcels. I think they just don't want to send overseas or have no idea about what they're talking about.Edit: or ~$600 for the lot shipped by FedEx priority Edited May 3, 2007 by Inur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jed Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 I sent an E-mail to WebCyclery yesterday! They strongly recommended buying the bike here in Norway! Cause it will be $2500 just for the shipping An if I should brake something on the bike it wouldn't be so expensive (shipping)Though the bike cost's $2.333 in Norway anyway..FU*K!!! I'M SO PISSED RIGHT NOW!! AAARRRRG If you pm one of the guys from tarty you could ask them how much it would cost to ship? If not... you buggered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holten Posted May 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 (edited) Sorry guys! :$ That was a BIG mistype..I mean $400 It is 2500NOK though hehe Edited May 3, 2007 by Holten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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