No, im sure not a beginner. why you ask? yeh i think it is sumone called chris' old bike. do you know if he was any good. because the bike was mint and he said he had it 18 months. did he even ride it, thats what i was thinking! lol i'm even scared for my downtube still!!!! Tank forks. what do you mean by that? those forks are great and look sweet on the bike!! john