DeeDougie Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 (edited) Just looking for peoples thoughts on an onza rip as a base bike and its compatability with parts to make it more of a custom build and to my preferred spec (when I find it!) Reason I ask is that I can pick up a RIP fairly cheaply locally for about £150 but would be very keen to use this bike as a platform to upgrade and make my own. For example does it have the ability to install a wider rear tyre or discs etc rather than the more "bolt on" components. Thank you in advance and I hope to hear and get involved more as I grow with this sport!! Edited June 11, 2015 by DeeDougie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Not sure about the older versions but looking at a brand new model I'd say no. The rear wheel is 20" which instantly writes off the potential to upgrade and it looks like it is fitted with V's so to even run maguras you'd need adapters which aren't great at the best of times, less so when run on a mod. I'd avoid it and keep saving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeDougie Posted June 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 OK thank you for the advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waybe2014 Posted June 11, 2015 Report Share Posted June 11, 2015 Where do you live as there are a few mods on ebay for around 150. Few older onza with dual hs33 and an adamant with hs33 rear and front disc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeDougie Posted June 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2015 Sorry hadn't seen that you had replied. I'm in Kent and I have been looking at a fair few bikes on eBay/Gumtree etc. The issue I have (as I'm sure many do) is price for a bike. However I am happy and in honesty id prefer to grab a real "doer-upper" at a cheap price that I can really put my stamp on. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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