justfuzzit Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 (edited) hey,im lookin for a trials bike, im around 6'5" 185 lbsive been looking at the echo hifiecho controladamant a1zoo pitbullgu typhoon 26any other sudgestions?also something with a saddle would be nice. Edited May 12, 2006 by justfuzzit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dashed Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 I'm not definate on this one since your quite tall but have you thought about a DDG Shooter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justfuzzit Posted May 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 I'm not definate on this one since your quite tall but have you thought about a DDG Shooteri have a specialized P.3 currently. but im looking for something a little more trials oriented Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoo Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 Are you serious about the shooter? i hope not Zoo pitbull's are really good mate,but no seat on them,they should be long enough for you zoo baby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dashed Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 The base TA26 looks good but i don't think you could class it as having a saddle lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeCottTrials Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 I'm not definate on this one since your quite tall but have you thought about a DDG ShooterI can say definitively DO NOT GET A DDG SHOOTER i mean really a DDG shooter but all those frames you mentioned would be excellent choices but if i where you i would decide between a high bottom bracket bike or low bb because some people really do not like high bb but others really like it. if you do a search you will find plenty of things on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justfuzzit Posted May 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 I can say definitively DO NOT GET A DDG SHOOTER i mean really a DDG shooter but all those frames you mentioned would be excellent choices but if i where you i would decide between a high bottom bracket bike or low bb because some people really do not like high bb but others really like it. if you do a search you will find plenty of things on iti think i would like a lower bottom bracket. i feel more stable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dashed Posted May 12, 2006 Report Share Posted May 12, 2006 I can say definitively DO NOT GET A DDG SHOOTER i mean really a DDG shooter but all those frames you mentioned would be excellent choices but if i where you i would decide between a high bottom bracket bike or low bb because some people really do not like high bb but others really like it. if you do a search you will find plenty of things on itthats funny because when i was going to buy my first bike quite a few people recommended them to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris mac Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 hello, please dont get a ddg shooter, ive had very bad experiances with them, when you buy them new the only thing that is worth keeping is the maggies, i didnt bleed mine for 6 years serously dont buy a ddg shooter, its the worst thing you will ever buy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamtrials Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 hello, please dont get a ddg shooter, ive had very bad experiances with them, when you buy them new the only thing that is worth keeping is the maggies, i didnt bleed mine for 6 years serously dont buy a ddg shooter, its the worst thing you will ever buyThere not that bad, the only thing that ever broke on my old shooter was the cranks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 ashton, leeson both have seats have you thought of a limey theres so many bikes the list is pritty long best way is to go on a biggish ride and ride other peoples bikes that you like the look of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor Posted May 13, 2006 Report Share Posted May 13, 2006 echo hifi anyday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendan@medway riders Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 i think you shoul go with a gu typhon they are really good bikes with cood components on them they are strong and they look good when you are boosting down the road an them they are also lite and good value for moneybut you decide only you know what is good for you tell which one you get good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the judge Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 The base TA26 looks good but i don't think you could class it as having a saddle lol Why not?Go for the echo control, they ride sooo well and don't have a stupid ammount of bb rise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will17will17 Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 (edited) Read post wrong-- Edited May 14, 2006 by will17will17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 i have an echo control which may be up for sale soon its super nice an a good bike all round - it introduces the BB rise but not so too as extreeme for it to be silly or anything - id advise it to anyone - if your looking for a trials specific frame very few will have seats i mean the ashton does..... but i wouldnt sit on it exactly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justfuzzit Posted May 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 i also thought about the norco evolve. something on the cheaper side. upgrade a few parts. but the wheel base is only 1081, and they only make it in one size. me being 6'5'', i think it'd be a lil short. or is it?other than that. something a little bit better. the echo control, zoo pitbull. look promising Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.McMillan Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 ashton seat is really cosmetic, it works but u cant sit to far back on it as it just bends, but its better than nufin spose, and u have the option to take it offhave a look at the CZAR frame, go on http://82.110.105.16/tartybikes.co.uk/category.php?id=14 there are loads of frames on here and alot of varied prices Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 na mate, go for the GU typhoon 26" 1100 frame, thats what ive got and its perfect for me and im 6'1" and its basically the longest bike you can get..... it rides sooooooooo sweet and the bb rise is well nice it takes like a few days to get used to it but when you do trust me you wont regret it!!! [attachmentid=4621] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 uggg, dont get me started on bb rise I have had a hifi, it was the worst frame I have ever owned!!! not reccomended.I have ridden a gu, it rates highly as one of the worst bikes I have ridden.I havnt ridden an adamant, but seriously, high bb AND the shortest chainstays around!! cant be good can it?The pitbulls are nice, unless your talking about the 06 virsion, which is horrid!!now then, the control.....NICE!! 2nd best bike I have had, was good for most things, didnt feel like a pogo stick on the rear wheel, though I still feel the chainstays are too short.Another option is an ashton justice, its the best bike I have ever had, suits me perfectly, nice reach, wheelbase is good for taps, hooks, sidehops without being limiting for other bmxy type stuff. The steep headangle make it lovley on the front wheel, pivots are a dream and ups to front wheel are nice.It might not be for everyone though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Cable Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 Another option is an ashton justiceIs that the 15th or 16th time you have recommended a ashton? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Nugent Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 hey,im lookin for a trials bike, im around 6'5" 185 lbsive been looking at the echo hifiecho controladamant a1zoo pitbullgu typhoon 26any other sudgestions?also something with a saddle would be nice.So you would like it to have a seat. Well from that list, none of them have seats If you want one with a seat maybe a TA26 or if you want something a bit more trialsy you could go for an ashton or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 yea but if go from something like an ashton (short, low bb etc) why the f**k would like the GU they're complete oppsites!!! if i bought an ashton now i'd probs end up giving it away or throwing it in the bin!!! it would take about two months just to get used to it then it would be like starting over again... and GU's are stronger, stiffer and look alot better!! adrian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 Is that the 15th or 16th time you have recommended a ashton?ha ha, probably more than that, but I did reccomend the control too, so I aint allll one sided but I like the justice so much, I gotta preach it to the world.Oh and aim@me, I wasnt telling you to get a justice, you seem set on the gu and thats fine just some people dont like lots of bb rise (I hate it, have you guessed? ) and its always good for the topic starter to know all the options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev kazama Posted May 17, 2006 Report Share Posted May 17, 2006 I prob recomend a GT Zaskar frame (Hans ray style ) ) and build from that, its a practical frame and u can choose ur size Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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