earsy104 Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 Hi iam just wondering what your opinions are on the base ta26 whether you have had one in the past or have heard stuff from your mates anything????????are they good or are they bad?this will only be my second bike also so it isnt like iam pro........yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synergy Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 i like the frame although the headset can be weird as like where the forks go in it can make the bike high up on the front i found. imo anywan. but ilike them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Geary Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 Great frame, very flicky and streety get one mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endohopper Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 Great value . Having discarded the supplied bashplate , you're left with a light , flickable bike that feels obedient on the back wheel . Full build pictured in my sig below . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earsy104 Posted March 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 Great value . Having discarded the supplied bashplate , you're left with a light , flickable bike that feels obedient on the back wheel . Full build pictured in my sig below .thats one hot base mate very good colour co-ordination.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramps Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 My mate has a pink one. It did ride nice when it had a magura he then ruind it with a v brake and it now doesn't feel quite as nice. Good value frame though so get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 There a good bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat hudson Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 they ride really nicley even if the brakes and stuff aren't set up propperley cough*tom*cough. got a big following and loads of people swwear by them. i like the idea of bash plates on stocks aswell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biff... Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 There a good alround frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 (edited) had a base, bought a curtis, went back to the base frickin awesome bikes, i love mine, its 1 of the best handling frames out i think its also the perfect medium for those stuck between short and long before i changed wheels and bar/stem, i shall upload a new pic later Edited March 4, 2006 by pauloliver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat hudson Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 short and long its called a semi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 its called a semi not if your sister is involved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat hudson Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 (edited) you could get the same effect with your livestock thoguh paul Edited March 3, 2006 by mat hudson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo_Monkey Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 got a base as my back up / street rig. and i have to say sometimes i like it more than my pitbull - not all the time though.works so well as a street trails rig if you get one run it with d521ns and fast roling tyres, short stem and riser bars makes such a sweet bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitbat Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 great great frames, i think im right in saying the origional silver base was the same geo as the Ashton, which speaks for itself, not sure on the geo of the newer bases now, doubt they have changed it much, if at all its for the better, i loved mine and would definatly get another one if finances came to it, actually come to think of it i have a 2 week old one stuck in the attic, must consider getting that out IMO buy one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Dale Posted March 3, 2006 Report Share Posted March 3, 2006 yea i had 1 and liked it! didn't break it either? get 1 cos there quite cheap too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watto Posted March 4, 2006 Report Share Posted March 4, 2006 (edited) yeah get one they are amaziong for the money very nice to ride i used to have one will edit when i find the pictureEDIT:piccy onepiccy 2 Edited March 4, 2006 by watto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earsy104 Posted March 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2006 yeah get one they are amaziong for the money very nice to ride i used to have one will edit when i find the pictureEDIT:piccy onepiccy 2lool nice bike......amazing though one minute has disc brakes the next minute has v brakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watto Posted March 4, 2006 Report Share Posted March 4, 2006 yeh it had vbrakes first then went to disc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitbat Posted March 4, 2006 Report Share Posted March 4, 2006 That is the origional Base you have there watto and to be honest they have nothing on the newer base with the bash plates etc. The origional base is more like the Handsomedog but a slightly higher bottom bracket,They ride nothing like the newer Base bikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_Al Posted March 4, 2006 Report Share Posted March 4, 2006 The Ta26 is a lovely frame to ride! For they money, they really are amazing! I've ridden a few of my mates, and they feel really nice!I have however heard that you need to run a proper seat post in them, as they are prone to cracking at the seat-tube/seat-stay junction when used without a seat post.Just something to bear in mind Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisboats Posted March 4, 2006 Report Share Posted March 4, 2006 I love mine, i think it's great i shall be sad to see it go when i replace it sometime very soon, i need a much longer bike so i can sit more comfortably on it. (i'm very tall) Aboslutely love it though, never regret buying it and has lasted well too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Endohopper Posted March 4, 2006 Report Share Posted March 4, 2006 Certainly a great buy . As Big Al suggested though , they must be run with a conventional saddle / seatpost combo as opposed to a push in miniseat . My old one ......perished , but was replaced by the manufacturer , for which I was very grateful .Go get one . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurftrial Posted March 4, 2006 Report Share Posted March 4, 2006 I was going to get the 20 inch version but the guy didnt want to sell it in the end! it was a shame!.................smurfy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisboats Posted March 4, 2006 Report Share Posted March 4, 2006 They can look something along the lines of this.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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