Luke Rainbird Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 The 2009 Lineup from ZHI (available this fall)....is looking pretty....pretty. What do you think?http://www.observedtrials.net/vb/showthread.php?t=36973 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andeee Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 Its rather random. The colour of them still looks raw its asif it just needs a few more laquers. Lol whats even weirder that the frames have been taken in a random vintage garage/shed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason222 Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 Those frame designs just look like ripoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanie-b Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 ripoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSE Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 (edited) Rather than put them straight on here I sent them to Vaughn to put on OTN, I was interested to see how long it took for them to arrive here.In addition Yao sent me these today; Edited July 22, 2008 by NSE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Owen. Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 Third down looks just like a Gu Le. Actually, like others said, most of them look like copys. If they ride as well as the frames they look like, and arent as expensive, they might be on to a winner! As long as the paint jobs arent too bad. Owen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishy Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 You complain that there isn't enough trials frames and different geometries, and you complain when you see something new thats adding to the whole foundation of trials with new components. Not really aimed at anyone but it does annoy me sometimes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted July 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 I hppe you don't mind, Fred. I figured that since they were up on the web it would probably be ok, but if you'd prefer I can remove the images?First one looks much like my old Control (which is a good thing, by the way)As usual, vee mounts and decent geo would make it - though the hose guides are in a very silly place surely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Owen. Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 You complain that there isn't enough trials frames and different geometries, and you complain when you see something new thats adding to the whole foundation of trials with new components. Not really aimed at anyone but it does annoy me sometimes...Fair point. I just think if they made a cheaper version of good frames, they may be onto a winner. As if they try anything drastic, they may put people off, as at first, noone will know how it rides, and some may not be willing to take the risk. (if you get what i mean). Owen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel C Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 http://img71.imageshack.us/img71/1761/img9747ro3.jpghow much are these frames going to be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason222 Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 You complain that there isn't enough trials frames and different geometries, and you complain when you see something new thats adding to the whole foundation of trials with new components. Not really aimed at anyone but it does annoy me sometimes...First of all, there are plenty of trials companies. Second, I don't think ZHI is trying to change things up, help the sport, or bring out anything innovative. They're just stealing designs from other company's to try make a quick buck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSE Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 I hppe you don't mind, Fred. I figured that since they were up on the web it would probably be ok, but if you'd prefer I can remove the images?First one looks much like my old Control (which is a good thing, by the way)As usual, vee mounts and decent geo would make it - though the hose guides are in a very silly place surely?No problem at all, pleased you have seen them!Thanks for your post.Fred. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted July 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 First of all, there are plenty of trials companies. Second, I don't think ZHI is trying to change things up, help the sport, or bring out anything innovative. They're just stealing designs from other company's to try make a quick buck.Please try not to slate too much - they're still decent frames if the old series are anything to go by, and have had some original designs and ideas. There are only so many ways of joining a few points on a bike with an individual look and functionality at the end of the daySo, Fred, 1065/385/+15/72 with vee mounts and corrected guides then, yeah?I'd get the matching forks of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoNnY__Mc Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 Frames look smart! Can't wait to see some more pictures and geometrys of each frame Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 That Bionic stem just looks too much like a stock catalogue stem they've cut the hell out of. Just looks weird.Hopefully the quality of that Bionic frame's going to be higher on the production models, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will4eva7k Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 nice to see some pics of their new designscant wait to see the new paintjob, hope theyre good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_ Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 They dont look bad, would be nice to know some geo.s though.Also that first stock pic has onza zoot dropouts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Smith! Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 controlczarkotcontrolkot?anything with high bb?Matx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gu trials Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 the third one up from the bottom is just a gu le 08 but in silver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16 years later Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 Those frame designs just look like ripoffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanie-b Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 First of all, there are plenty of trials companies. Second, I don't think ZHI is trying to change things up, help the sport, or bring out anything innovative. They're just stealing designs from other company's to try make a quick buck.My thinking.You can compare these frames to so many others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonMack Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 Advantage is that Zhi frames are always cheaper and lighter than the competitors frames.Would like to see some geo/weights of the frames though Also, Hydroxx? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reinis. Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 That ''hydroxx'' looks pretty good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonMack Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 Lets just hope they can get the wheelbase under 1000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_ Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 Pshhh, under 1000. Being a stock man, I only really seem to like the barge like mods... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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