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Yeah i had one for my first bike and still have the frame
Do you have any bits/paperwork left from it? for reference purposes!
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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!
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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.
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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?
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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
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As above, just wondering is the T-Rex frame any good?
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Alright mate!
Iam the person middleageman is refering to
When you sort yourself a bike give me a shout ill ride with you sometime.
Add me on msn if you need any help etc, addy is - jimmy_c01@hotmail.co.uk
Keep in touch, Hope to see you riding sometime!
James
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-resistantgone , 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!
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Yeah man, with the town, park and especially the miles of prom and rocks! Trialers paradise I reckon.
I' m sure you could build a cheapish Trials as a starter bike, as I said, best
asking the others for advice.
Until recently, the only Trialer I'd seen in my town was a young teen on what looked liked a Xmas pressie Onza mod
and didn't want to approach him for the same reasons you expressed.
Then suddenly, walking home from work one evening, I heard that familiar sweaky squeal of a Magura trials brake
I'd heard so often on youtube vids and there was a guy in his 20's on a stock pullin' some moves!
I hesitated, but then approached him asking if I could "ask about his Stock bike?" A conversation was born.
Ask a few Trials related questions of these lads you've seen, mention this forum, they may be glad of some recognition of the
sport, rather than the usual "where's your seat?" quips!
You've just got to bite the bullet.
stay in touch.
middleageman.
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,
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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
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It's a bit off topic, but I'm sometimes in Prestatyn as it's where my gran lives, and I usually take my bike.
Might be up in half term if you wanted to have a ride and try out my bike or something?
Yeah sure that would be sound!
Sorry.............When"s half term :$ lol
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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 
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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?
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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!
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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?!!
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there classed as 20" wheels and the front wheel is 20" (like a bmx) but the back wheel is 19" so a much fatter tyre can be used.
Ah i see now, thanks orge.
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That frame is designed for 20in rims so you would be stuck with it like that.
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?
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Ah well, Just a thought as an onza is out of my reach at the moment.
Thanks anyway.
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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?
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can anu one tell ne what this is worth?
Hi this is a late 90's british built and adesigned trials bike it will come with all the parts fitted in the picture which are Monty circa 2003.Is it worth buying to get started?
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Probably your lack of capitals
I was validated within a couple of hours.
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
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Thanks for your comments guys, I'll keep an eye on ebay till I get validated here, gumtree was pretty rubbish earlier.
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Hi Hanna,
I hope i get validated soon then, can't wait to get started! I've never really used Gumtree, I'll give it a look.
Thanks
Daz
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Hi! practise to pivot your front wheel and back wheel to either sides, try to pivot further and further as you improve. Trackstand and rocking are crucial skills as well, that are easy to practise. There are some good sites with info on the different beginner skills; http://www.trials-online.com/trials-techniques.php and http://www.biketrials.com/how-to/index.shtml
Exactly the thing i was looking for.
Thanks
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i can recomend Argos, there very good if a little pricey!
Athough powder is much tougher, spray paint(wet) seems to chip much easier than powder(dry)
one thing to think of also is that powder will add about a pound of weight!
Onza T-rex
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No only have the frame and rear hs33 and seat