Dwarf Shortage Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 I'm possibly going to test out a few bikes at the weekend, including the aforementioned Onza Rip, Onza Bird and Onza Hitman, as I can't decide whether I want to ride 20" or 26", but before I went I wanted to know if any of the bikes are of a decent build, and will they be suitable for a trials beginner (I literally have never put foot to pedal on a trials bike, I've ridden mountain bike a fair bit a while ago, then moved onto a bmx which I've rode for the past few years). I was also fair interested in the Diamondback Tekiya, but was put off a bit after reading reviews that a few of them had snapped, can anyone confirm/deny this? Sorry if it's in the wrong place/already been asked, this is my first topic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexxRogers Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Finally someone who can spell, anyway. Onza's are very good beginner bikes, perfect spec really. Im afraid I can say about the diamondback as I've never had experience with them. Alex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwarf Shortage Posted May 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Thanks for the quick reply Haha, one of the main reasons I joined was trials-forum has barriers against illiterate monkeys Do you own an Onza? I've heard the Onza Hitman is fairly heavy compared to most 26"s and want some further advice on that as I think I'm going to go the 26" road.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_Trials Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Thanks for the quick reply Haha, one of the main reasons I joined was trials-forum has barriers against illiterate monkeys Do you own an Onza? I've heard the Onza Hitman is fairly heavy compared to most 26"s and want some further advice on that as I think I'm going to go the 26" road.. Yeh onza hitman's are pretty heavy, to be honest i wouldn't get one You searched on ebay? Nothing wrong with getting a second hand bike, alot cheaper and usually upgraded to make nicer feel to the ride. By the way, iv'e submitted validation vote for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwarf Shortage Posted May 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Argh! I've looked at so many bikes, only to find problems with them later on from a review or another rider haha. Yeah, I've skimmed eBay, I wanted to get a second hand one in the first place, but I don't really know what I'm looking for, so it failed after a while lol, I think I'm gonna go 26", any decent starter bikes that are relatively cheap? Thanks for the reply and the vote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey1991 Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Argh! I've looked at so many bikes, only to find problems with them later on from a review or another rider haha. Yeah, I've skimmed eBay, I wanted to get a second hand one in the first place, but I don't really know what I'm looking for, so it failed after a while lol, I think I'm gonna go 26", any decent starter bikes that are relatively cheap? Thanks for the reply and the vote Have another vote from me. Anything with the name, Onza, Zoo, Monty, Echo, Czar, Adamant, King, Hope, Try-all, Koxx. Some of the main brands there for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwarf Shortage Posted May 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 Is there anywhere else aside from eBay? I've looked at Pinkbike, but my internet was going extremely slow, I'll check again to see if it's gotten any better. I've got about £250, but I could save up, I don't really want to spend £500+ on a bike, and then not really like trial biking, and be stuck with it, so I'll almost definitely go second-hand. @Jamie_Trials, you said the Hitman was pretty heavy, what will this actually change in the performance of the bike? Because I liked it until you said that haha, just want to know if the bike being a bit heavier will have a large impact on my riding? Thanks for the votes people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSmokeyJoe Posted May 12, 2010 Report Share Posted May 12, 2010 (edited) Ebay is probs the best place to get a bargain. You should ride both kinds of bike though, first just so it gives you a feel for them, you never know, you might prefer mod over stock! Don't worry about weight, it's probably better to learn on a heavier bike as once you change/upgrade to a lighter bike it'll make your riding better and probably be much stronger meaning you won't break as much stuff (first bike)! Submitted a valadation vote for you and hey presto, it must have been number 5 as you're now validated! You should have a gander around the for sale section once you have decided what type of bike you want to get as there are often quite a few bargains Enjoy the forum! Edited May 12, 2010 by BlueSmokeyJoe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwarf Shortage Posted May 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 13, 2010 Is it just jump length/height that a heavy bike restricts then? I've been lookin' at a Zoo Pitbull 26" (older model, doesn't look as flash as the ones on selectbikes, etc.. and it's grips have no ends, so I'm guessin' it's pretty old), which I've heard is also a bit heavy, but if the only difference weight makes is jump length and height, I'm not really bothered for my first bike. The eBay link - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/zoo-pitbull-26-pedal-trials-bike-/230471611170?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item35a92db322#ht_500wt_975 If anyone could take a look, and give me an estimate of what it would go to, or how much to pay for it without getting ripped off, I'd really appreciate it Don't steal! Thanks for the vote, and I'll be sure to check it out, cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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