BETAstu Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 HI all,I'm trying to get started in cycle trials..CHEAPLY.I've seen a few frames for sale fairly cheap, but I have no idea roughly what a bunch of second hand bits might cost to complete the build.Am I wasting my time thinking about that???...would it be best to just try and buy a complete bike??any advice/ideas of rough prices would be very much appreciated.STU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALEX@BIKETRIALSFUN Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 I would get a Phase 1.3 these are brilliant bikes I think you will learn a lot with this bike and I think it is better to get a bike rather that parts because it will work out cheaper in the long term and they are such a good price only 299 pounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeymoped Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 parts i always go for parts............all the bikes i've built were from parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant H Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 (edited) bike companies usually put cheaper parts on their complete bikes (such as bb, headset, bars, stem) to bring the cost down.building a custom built bike will mean that the whole bike is branded, therefore alot better quality.just pointing out the obvious... Edited June 21, 2007 by Grant H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grantallsop Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 I got my Zoo! by getting parts for it, that was only becasue i couldn't get the money to buy a full build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boswell Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 (edited) I would go for a fully build bike as you are a beginner. Once you have your bike just upgrade the different components when you feel they are letting you down and before you no it you will have your dream bike. Edited June 21, 2007 by mr ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BETAstu Posted June 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Thanks for the replies guys...all very helpfull.I THINK I will probably try and build my own bike, since I'm not in a hurry I can also spread the cost then by getting a bit at a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cristoff Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 parts i always go for parts............all the bikes i've built were from partsme too, i like riding a bike i have spend time and effort into building, makes me feel proud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterjamesbailey Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 hi mate i built my bike for 600,and its a beast dats my frame on your left but if your a started i would check out the new onza rangexxpeterxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andeee Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 It is good building your own bike that way your building it up to your own standard specification of your personal choice:). Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConnorPowell Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Hey, i think build it form parts if you have the time and money to do it, because you can get the bike to look the way you want it to look with all the parts the right colours.Cheers Connor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Brodie Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 hey i would say if u wanna keep the price down go for a full build but i would advise buyin parts and shoving them together if u could raise your budgets then u will learn about the bike and also have a bike that you have designed and u have no limits as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrybaines Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Hey Stu I am in exactley the same boat at the moment but am leaning towards the build my own from bits to help spread the cost a bit. Anyone have any opinions on the Onza Zoot? just thought a 24" would be a happy medium but can't seem to find many 24" specific trials bits or should I stick with a 26"?Will add this bike is intended to help out for training for Moto trialsThanks all for any advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff-jeff Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Thanks for the replies guys...all very helpfull.I THINK I will probably try and build my own bike, since I'm not in a hurry I can also spread the cost then by getting a bit at a time. that is the same as i did and my bike has turned out amazing .if you stick with trials it will be alot cheaper in the long run.jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeymoped Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 even though i buy parts and build up from there i really can't be bothered about colour co-ordination etc. as long as it rides like a dream i ain't arsed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infinity Posted June 22, 2007 Report Share Posted June 22, 2007 Defonatly get the parts, you get exactly what you want that way and sometimes it works out cheaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsychem Posted June 23, 2007 Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 Much more fun building a bike from parts, a lot more rewarding when its finished aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeEden Posted June 23, 2007 Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 HI all,I'm trying to get started in cycle trials..CHEAPLY.I've seen a few frames for sale fairly cheap, but I have no idea roughly what a bunch of second hand bits might cost to complete the build.Am I wasting my time thinking about that???...would it be best to just try and buy a complete bike??any advice/ideas of rough prices would be very much appreciated.STUi would build from parts it might be a bit dearer but then you cant complain because u get the parts of your choice.i would have a look on ebay or on the forum for some cheap parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max-t Posted June 23, 2007 Report Share Posted June 23, 2007 Its usually a lot better to customise the bike to be honest because in the long run it costs alot more to upgrade parts when they break. So if you have good parts to start with which will last longer, you will be saving money in the long run.There are no local shops around hereford that do trials specific stuff so you will have to order online, or meet up with me cough, and buy some of my cough, stuff What sort of a bike are youlooking to get anyway? 26" mountainbike wheels or 20" bmx sized ?Max... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onza-Trials Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 build from parts then it will be exact as you wont it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil Jsy Chris Posted June 24, 2007 Report Share Posted June 24, 2007 I think buying a whole bike will save you time and money. I always have. But if there is something you don't like about the bike just change that part.Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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