leemekeetja Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 Heya,Im thinking of buying this frame,so i want opinions.Linky : http://www.tartybikes.co.uk/product.php?id=2215Also i want to know if anyone who has that frame, could post up some pics of it in action.And i want to know knowledge from that frame owners, what moves this frame is good at ?Thank you,Tim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 The frame is a street frame really, with a geo to suit trials with a twist of bmx lol Its not really a frame for big front wheel gaps ect not saying it cant be done on the frame though but it suits more of a streety rider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.E.A.U Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 its horid ge ta low frame like a zoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Kearns Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 its horid ge ta low frame like a zoo Adamant.*My opinion Beau* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.E.A.U Posted April 30, 2007 Report Share Posted April 30, 2007 *My opinion Beau*great lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tryabean Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 what about max he selling his zoo for a ridiculosly low price lol buy that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemekeetja Posted May 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 what about max he selling his zoo for a ridiculosly low price lol buy that Im from estonia,and where are your friend from ?I think the cost of shipping will be immense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurtisRider Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 the base is a fantastic frame if you wanna have a streety edge to your riding and if you aren't gay and require a stupid long frame to do big gaps, taps and sidehops (no offence to 99% of the forum)if you have some imagination and like your spins and hops, get it, they ride awesomely, and also ride nicely for gay trials too i had 3 (changed to other frames and always went back to a base, before getting a 24) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Hundley Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 it looks horrible!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onza-rider Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 it looks horrible!!Agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLeacock™ Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 It looks like more of a street frame than trials. I think you should go for a more well known trials brand like: Zoo, Monty onza ect. Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilly Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 If you want to have a streety riding style then this frame would be perfect for you! Don't be put off by all these trials riders who are afraid of bike shaped bikes these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLeacock™ Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 If you want to have a streety riding style then this frame would be perfect for you! Don't be put off by all these trials riders who are afraid of bike shaped bikes these days.Sorry i must have mis read your original post, are you wanting to do street riding or trials on it ? It would be perfect for street riding with a strong back brake and no front brake single speed and your away Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 its horid ge ta low frame like a zoo Don't be put off by all these trials riders who are afraid of bike shaped bikes these days.hear hear....its a good frame - cheap simpleremember not sooo long ago this frame was the basis for a trials team. . . you can say its streety but you can still ride trials on it .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 Why is everyone so down on this frame ? for 129 quid its a great frame, the geometry is similar to short Pitbulls and Controls, unless I am missing something.Its also crazy that no one has asked how tall you are, if you are over 2 meters it will be way too short (or very streety) however if you are around 175 cm its a pretty good length frame.Regarding shipping, I have had tarty send goods to Dubai, postage cost is always reasonable and it arrives quickly too.Duane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundance Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 Does not look very nice in my opinion however bash plate on 26" is good idea i think, i dont understand why its never been done before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemekeetja Posted May 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 (edited) hear hear....its a good frame - cheap simpleremember not sooo long ago this frame was the basis for a trials team. . . you can say its streety but you can still ride trials on it ....That's what im aiming for ! btw im 170cm and i own a trialsbike already, koxx levelboss copy.Its too long and i would also like a seat sometimes, just cruisin down the city etc.Im really considering buying this frame. Edited May 1, 2007 by leemekeetja Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GyTrials Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 echo pure could also be a good alternative if you can find a good one (04) think someone has one for sale on here really cheapposs martin graingersteve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boswell Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 The price reflects the bike! You can't really say the quality to price ratio is that bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemekeetja Posted May 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 The price reflects the bike! You can't really say the quality to price ratio is that bad.So your saying that basebikes aren't strong etc ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boswell Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 (edited) So your saying that basebikes aren't strong etc ?Well... that frame probably has the worst geometry possible and it only has v mounts on the back. I think that if you buy it a few months down the line you will find that it is holding you back. Edited May 1, 2007 by mr ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenLeacock™ Posted May 1, 2007 Report Share Posted May 1, 2007 Well... that frame probably has the worst geometry possible and it only has v mounts on the back. I think that if you buy it a few months down the line you will find that it is holding you back.I dont agree, i think from what you have described this bike is perfect for you, it doesnt really matter about the back just having v mounts nowadays you can get some very strong v's !! The geometry on the bike is fine If you like it i think you should get it strong long lasting bike Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 (edited) You might find some comments about early base frames cracking where the seat stays join the seat tube, but this effected the 04 year model. The frame you are looking at is two models later and doesn't suffer from this.The only difference from a long, low and silver bike is that the head angle is a little steeper so the wheelbase is a little shorter, otherwise all the bits that matter, BB, headtube, chainstays etc are where you would like them to be.I am more or less the same height as you and I get on great with this frame.To give you some idea how the built bike looks have a search in the bike pictures section.Duane. Edited May 2, 2007 by duane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemekeetja Posted May 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 You might find some comments about early base frames cracking where the seat stays join the seat tube, but this effected the 04 year model. The frame you are looking at is two models later and doesn't suffer from this.The only difference from a long, low and silver bike is that the head angle is a little steeper so the wheelbase is a little shorter, otherwise all the bits that matter, BB, headtube, chainstays etc are where you would like them to be.I am more or less the same height as you and I get on great with this frame.To give you some idea how the built bike looks have a search in the bike pictures section.Duane.Yeh, looked them already. Some are sweet , some arent.I really want some pics of that frame in action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
call_the_police Posted May 2, 2007 Report Share Posted May 2, 2007 Basebikes, from what I've heard aren't really all that strong... but like any bike for around that price range, they can take a good beating!!Reading through some posts this afternoon I noticed that Damon Watson is selling his Adamant frame for a very reasonable price, so If you'd be interested in purchasing one of these, then give him a shout before it goes!!John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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