steve-o1986

Hey guys, im trying to get back into trials but im lacking a bike, i used to ride a ddg shooter frame, anyone got any good segestions on bike for me to look into? any help would be much appreciated. Steve

Hi all, Ive just been looking at the 05 Base TA26 frame, i had the pleasure of trying one out last night. There awsome! i did kinda have my eye on the new Onza T rex frame for my rebuild but after riding the Base i think im gunna think on it a bit more so im asking for your help. Whats the advantages of an 11" Ta26 over the T rex? I use to ride a DDG Shooter, some reconmended a Ta26 to me cos theyre pretty similar. Whats the wheel base on a Ta26? its something like 1040 isnt it? I've always mixed a bit or a street feel into my trials riding so would the Ta26 be a better option? How does t handle on the back wheel? thats about it really, but i seriously like it. cheers Steve-o

unfortunately i didn't get the rims as the seller sold them to someone else at the last min, but i did get a pair of hope xc hubs, front and rear for £60, just need to get some rims now, any suggestions? I was thinking about the onza hog rim on the bag and the drilled version for the front, or would a Dx32 be better? i could always drill one my self. cheers guys Steve-o

I have just got a good deal on a pair of Alex rims Dx32's i was wondering if its a good idea to put one on the front? Or would it be to much better to go for a lighter rim such as a Onza Hog with sidewall drilled rim? and get rid of the dx32? and has anyone heard of Base BIkes Hubs? are they any good? Cheers guys Steve-o

Cheers for the advise guys, i'm seriously thinking about going single speed, i'll go try one out this weekend when i test out the onza t-rex. But i am still more persuaded to get a 6 cog cassette, i noticed that the pre-built onza t-rex comes with grip shift, i would of thought to put on rapid fire shifters as thats what i used to use, is there any advantages for using grip shift? Surely you would accidently change gear when you attempt any kind of hop? One more question regarding single speed, whats this i hear about the free wheel cutting into the hub? and would it be easy to fit it myself? Cheers for your help Steve-o

what ratios does everyone use? how many teeth does your most used kog have? and if i were to run a 6 kog setup what would be an ideal setup, size wise? cheers steve-o

about 5 foot, on my DDG shooter Steve-o

Hi all, what cassette do you recommend i use? i used t o run a 8 or 9 gears but i didn't use more than half of them, i've seen a fair few riders going single speed, whats the advantages or disadvantages of single speed? and should i go for that option or a smaller cassette? Cheers Steve-o

red all the way, i used to go with the black and white theme, but im building up a new bike and think ill go with black silver and red steve-o

Im 6ft2 and just a tad over 13 stone, its never effected my riding, only when i tried a 20" trials bike because i kept hitting my knees. steve-o

Nice intro, look forward to seeing a completed vid steve-o

Just wondering if theres any riders round the area, getting my bike in a couple of weeks hopefully. so i'm looking for a group to ride with as i found i pick things up quicker when there's some one else watching and advising. cheers Steve-o

Cheers for the advice guys, i've been looking into the t rex and it seems like my favourite choice now, looks cool, can take a beating, i think i might go test ride one this weekend, just to see how the frame feels. The only part i'm indecisive about now is the hog rims, any suggestions? cheers Steve-o

you mean stay away from the onza rims? what other rims should i look at then? i like the weight loss on the front rim with the drilled side walls, but i'm not fussed about the back rim. i used to ride on halo combats, what about the SAS? steve-o

t rex is looking pretty nice, full bike build from super cycles "New Onza T-Rex 2005 model, Armstrong crankset,New Magura HS33, Sora mech w/Gripshift, optional mini seat included" lol, maybe i should go for a pre - built one, then upgrade when needed. any one ridden a t rex? are they any good? steve-o