onza t-stu Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Right, iv been rididng for ages now and think its time for a new frame. Im about 6'. I was just wondering which frame to get, out of the Zona Zip and the GU typhoon. Weather its worth paying the extra for the GU or if the ZONA is just a bargain? Thanks guys for any help you give Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revell-Bikes Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Get a Zona- good ratings from reviews or for for style, GU, basically it what you think best for yourself Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zipper Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 lol hullo stu, i think you should get a zip personally, but because you want something different from everyone else the zonas been taken LOL hense the frame selling Seriously though i think youll benefit from gettin the zip as u will have money over to improve your spec EVEN MORE!Jay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Swindlehurst Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 get the zona the ratings and the review r high and i have 1 and i luv it and they r also very strong cheap frames Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Monty Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 Zona, i had the gu and it was bad i hated every thing about it and the bb rise it taking the cake in my opinyon but i have heard nothing but good things about the zona's and they are cheaper so go for it dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onza t-stu Posted January 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 thanks guys. really helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trials_king_2005 Posted January 31, 2006 Report Share Posted January 31, 2006 hi m8 id get the zona 1 there cheap and from what they look like they could possbly ride like zoos the gu seems to expensive and fancy the zona luks a decent frame and cheap, everyone on the forum rates the zonas highlytrials_king_2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilky_mod_legend2 Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 Hi Mate,Get the zona, i have it and its a lovely frame well worth the money, also the zona has a bash which makes it better for mod rides , the frame is super strong. I havent had any problems with mine yet, iam sure i not going to any time soon. But dont mean to put you off, but there are a few MINOR problems. 1) the brake mounts arent always square, so it makes it hard to set brake up on a skinny rim ( ronnie ), i have changed to a "Hog" rim which is MUCH better.2) Also i would ask for a onza t-pro bash plate as the zona 1 is a bit weak at the front were the holes are.But they are only little problemsThe frame is very nice on the back wheel and iam sure you will improve rapidly on it.Hope to see pics soonGood luckHope its all goes well, and hope advise was helpfulcheerswilky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr ailsbury Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 get a GU they ride ALOT nicer and look ALOT nicer feel lush on backwheel and sidehop/gap brilliantly but they do cost more so its up to you on how much you spend... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 r u all mad i have bin riding the 05 t-pro for about two months and had 2 make this decision but i went for the gu it may cost more but the outcome is amazing!!r u all mad i have bin riding the 05 t-pro for about two months and had 2 make this decision but i went for the gu it may cost more but the outcome is amazing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 The back end of the GU and the Zona is almost identically geometry wise, so it's really up to you how long you want the front end to be. The Zona's wheelbase works out as 1045mm compared to the GU Long's 1035mm, but because the rear triangle is the same that's basically all down to how long the cockpits are. I'm 6'2", so I've gone for the Zip and I'm really pleased I did. The geometry is spot on, and it's basically the nicest feeling trials bike I've ever ridden. Feels a hell of a lot more lively than the Pythons 'cos of the shorter stays, and it's just great fun to ride.Seeing as there seems to be deals galore on with the Zip from Tarty and Supercycles, I'd go for one of them really unless you're pretty short, in which case either the GU short or the GU long might be a better idea. Saying that though, I know someone on here who's pretty dinky got the Zip and gets on with it fine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 ive got a gu long and its improved my confidence and l like to think my rideing as well but up to u personally ive never rode a zona and havent heard anything bad about them nor have i about gu. just try and find someone and have a go on one. not sure about zona but gu has high bb so jst try a bike with high bb see if you like it or not as not everyone likes the same thing. hope could help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey gav Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 Even though i have a Zona you should get a Gu. There lighter, they feel longer they're more "flicky".Their is loads of room to "tuck" GO for the GU Gavyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travis Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 errrrr { G U } think about it zona r shit and gu r shit hot boy lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andypro1 Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 hard choice that but i would go for the zona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
part_timer Posted February 2, 2006 Report Share Posted February 2, 2006 i have a zona, but the GU is a whole different world of bike niceness, rides awesomely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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