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Im working away next week in Scunthorpe, so wont have much to do in the evenings and wondered if anyone rode there? Im building my first trials bike at the moment, so thought I could see what you guys were using and abusing kit wise, and chat see what people liked/recomended? Plus see some trials up close, maybe i can learn something.................... :lol Give me a shout if your near and i'll pop over! Thanks Daz

Yeah sure I don't really use msn, I have a hotmail account though will that log me in? or email me dlcorner@hotmail.co.uk

Cool, what you doing with them? If nothing, do you want to sell them? If so i'll have them, dont want to break rules so it'll be once im validated obviously,

No only have the frame and rear hs33 and seat

Do you have any bits/paperwork left from it? for reference purposes!

Thanks Alex, I am planning a build, just need to get some cheap parts together as a starter, think I might get it powder coated white first though not really sure what to put on it yet though, i have maguras hs33 so their going on, other than that its a fresh start! any suggestions for me? P.S. remember im on a strict budget for my first bike!

Righty ho then! The frame arrived this morning, seems the rear hanger got damaged in the post as it wasn't packed very well I've try'd looking for some info on the T-Rex but i cant really find any, except the history bit on the Onza website, but no proper spec. I've done some google searches but haven't turned up much. What do you guys know about it? Geo, headset size pictures etc.

Hi Alex, sorry was one of those rash fleabay thing's, i've been searching for a bike to do a budget first bike build, and saw this and thought, at that price I couldn't go wrong! Seems I could! Lol oh well i can always sell it on and use the hs33 for the spares I need. Do you think it would be totally a nightmare for a newbie to learn on? Hi Alex, sorry was one of those rash fleabay thing's, i've been searching for a bike to do a budget first bike build, and saw this and thought, at that price I couldn't go wrong! Seems I could! Lol oh well i can always sell it on and use the hs33 for the spares I need. Do you think it would be totally a nightmare for a newbie to learn on?

Clicky Clicky After some Very quick research it's a 2001 Onza T-Rex, What do you think? At that price I think its a steal! the hs33 spares will be handy too. If you know any thing about the T-Rex please let me know, like I said though its a first bike so hope all is well. I'm not looking for a totally bombproof bike just something to do some learning on

As above, just wondering is the T-Rex frame any good?

Hi James, Thanks, think I could do with some coaching! Took my mtb out today, dropped the saddle right down, removed the chainrings for a bit more clearance......................................And promptly hit the deck! Leaving most of the skin on my left knee bonded to the inside of my jeans :$ Having only recently re starting cycling to get fit, I've realised my balance and coordination are totally non-resistant gone , I used to leap around at speed all over the place. think this is going to take a little, well a lot longer than I thought The suspension fork didn't help either so that will have to come off, I'll put the P2 back on I think. I've found some tutorials on the web and here, but can anyone else recommend good tutorial videos to watch, other than the regular youtube vid's? P.S. is balancing and manoeuvring any easier on a dedicated trials bike(stock) or is it the same as a regular mtb but with more clearance!

That's a good way to start thing's, thank's for the tip! I've been busy reading as much as i can, wiki and the net, )

Ok mate nice one, I cant send PM's yet so let me know on here. Nice quote in your sig by the way, made me chuckle

Yeah sure that would be sound! Sorry.............When"s half term :$ lol

There's some nice trials stuff near you there, I used to ride up there a lot. Looks like a budget build is out of the question then, how did you bump into your first trials rider? I've seen guys riding near me in Denbigh, but being a bit older that the guys who were riding i didn't really feel comfortable just approaching them, I'm quite a shy person at first but, also was a bit scared they might think I was some kind of weirdo

Yeah I know it looks a mess at the moment, I found some stuff on it on the web and it seems it was quite good back in the day! Just thought if it was cheap it mite make a good bike for me to start on while I collect bits to build a stock 26" wheeled bike?

Hi, Middleageman, Where about on the coast? i used to live in Rhyl then Rhuddlan, Now I'm over in Denbigh, seems I'm running from the sea! Things aren't looking good with work at the moment, possibility of redundancies, So I really need to keep things as cheap as possible really. I have been riding mtb's for years but never got into trials, but now just seemed the right time, kind of like you!

Ok , looks like that one is out the window so to speak, :$ once I get validated, or should I say if I get validated, (sounds like its quite hard!) I'll have to go and drive a hard bargain in the for sale section. think Im right in saying Im not aloud to ask for stuff yet too?!!

Ah i see now, thanks orge. )

Sorry to be stupid, im still learning. I thought mod bikes were 20in wheels? Would i not be able to inter-change some parts that way?

Ah well, Just a thought as an onza is out of my reach at the moment. Thanks anyway.

Im on a tight budget so onza new prices are out, and I have the bits to complete it, hs33 etc ball park guide price?

can anu one tell ne what this is worth? Link here Is it worth buying to get started?

Yeah, capitals are not my strong point. Neither is punctuation, or spelling, but i am trying mod's! To honest a polish keyboard on my laptop doesn't help either

Thanks for your comments guys, I'll keep an eye on ebay till I get validated here, gumtree was pretty rubbish earlier.