Rabbia Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Just wondering which you guys would sugest i already have the t-bird with a hs33 rear brake, maxxis creepy crawler rear tyre and truvitiv hussefelt crankset but I'm wondering if its too small as I'm 6ft3 and fairly well built at 14stone so i have found that a mate wants to sell his a1 and preferably to me but I'm not sure i can't see myself using both. and i can do everything (granted not much at all) i can on both bikes bar sidehopping where I'm better on the t-bird but I'm thinking that this just falls down to familiararity of the t-bird. I'm liking the setup of the a1 aswell. the only thing the a1 needs is a full strip clean regrease and rebuild as its got a bit stiff in places. I'm currently borrowing the a1 to see if i can adapt to it and maybe progress a little. but because its not mine I'm not pushing like i would with mine so i think its holding me back on my choice. what do you guys think would i find trials better on the bigger a1 or should i learn on the onza then think about a bigger bike? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 the extra size of the bike will definatley help, most riders in the 6ft region ride stocks... the a1 is a sweet bike too, any comment on the spec/price so we can see if it's a bawgain? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbia Posted January 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 Ok here's the spec list Adamant A1 black frame drilled Tryall gold rims with grind on rear red Hope pro 2 rear hub red Hope front disc hub Maxxis Highroller 2.35 rear tyre Panaracer firexcpro 2.1 front tyre shimano 105 rear mech as a tensioner Adamant red 4 bolt clamps for hs33 with chunky ally booster Zoo bars Echo stem Echo forks Fsa Orbit Extreme headset Magura Louise Fr disc Echo bb unknown cranks Wellgo pedals as he's a mate he can't decide a price as he doesn't want to rip me off but at the same time i don't want to either and we both know its not a 50p bike but we don't know what to say price wise any help on this guys? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 350-400quid, needs a new chain, but thats an excellent bike to start off on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dann2707 Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 £200 max I would say. Everythings pretty outdated, looks a bit neglected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Moss Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 the a1 is a sweet bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted January 19, 2012 Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 £200 max I would say. Everythings pretty outdated, looks a bit neglected. sturdy parts though, the frame, cranks + hubs will last yonks, the rest is more dispose-able and less important... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbia Posted January 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2012 yeah £200 is what i said to him and im thinking i would strip service and rebuild it as it has been stored for a while and i would look at a different way of tensioning the chain because the current one is a rear derailier for gears that has been locked in position with a bit of wire plus i would want something thats a little more out the way because thats the side i hop and ive already hit it a couple of times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryanonza Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 love the a1 frames specially mods, if you get it got 200 you have still bagged a bargain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbia Posted January 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 Yep I'm going for it just need to get the louise biting better i managed to get it to stop when rolling but can't seem to get it to lock out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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