Mr_Ryan Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 At the grand age of 26 I decided I wanted to ride trials again. Being a bit of an old school street/trials I'm not into anything without a saddle so mate said how about a giant. Sent me a link I placed a bid and won. Problem is I'm now seeing things that I don't think should be there and a few peps emailed me through ebay saying it was fake. Bash plate, drop outs, longer than average seat tubehttp://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...p;rd=1&rd=1What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boswell Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 How could god allow something that hideous to be created! If you dont get that frame i would recommend a t-raptor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Ryan Posted May 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 How could god allow something that hideous to be created! If you dont get that frame i would recommend a t-raptor. Yeah got a couple of them lying about. Ones snapped and the other is due to so I wanted something shiny and new lolJust a bit concerned that some how or other someone has created a fake giant trials frame. Come on someone tell me this is a rare prototype or something lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 Well it's on a claud butler box. The bashplate looks abit home made aswell. Oh and the seat tube looks stupidly skinny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little bmxer boy Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 How could god allow something that hideous to be created! If you dont get that frame i would recommend a t-raptor. yah it looks like something thats come from the zoo but if you like it then it's ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leigh_verner Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 RETRACT YOUR BID! http://offer.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?RetractBidShow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Ryan Posted May 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 RETRACT YOUR BID! http://offer.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?RetractBidShowI'm giving the guy a chance to reply, but I will prob retract on the grounds of it not being a real giant trials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boswell Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 Do giant even make trials frames? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Ryan Posted May 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 Do giant even make trials frames? Yes, prob before you was born lol. Seriously they did this kinda style quite a while ago, but minus bash plate, and the other things I mentioned. I just saw trials and it looked like the one till you look closer lol. Win some, lose some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun H Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 (edited) Do giant even make trials frames? Yes.EDIT: That bike looks like a BMX with a bash plate.... Edited May 20, 2007 by Shaun H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike W Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 what the hell is up with the seat tube :| good luck sorting it out, never seen one of thos frames beforemike W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gianttrials Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 Do giant even make trials frames? yes they do, i have 2 (1 spare an 1 built up). btw that model/colour giant didn't hav 4 bolt magura mounts, its deffo not a giant, your prob better of looking for a newer frame also, like the blue 1 ('05 model).see below: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 bit off topic, but if your wanting something with a seat why not get a base? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Ryan Posted May 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 bit off topic, but if your wanting something with a seat why not get a base?I looked at base, but Joe Mather off here said they snap also Leon neil said he wasnt to sure about strengh so I stupidly looked at his recommendation. He said he just skimmed the page and didnt notice the dodgy features, and I did the same so my own fault for bidding without questioning the bash plate or drop outs. Base is still an option as I'm not buying the giant unless this guy can prove it's genuine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 That's some contraption you're bidding in there! Fake?Retract your bid whilst you still can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apocalypse_reaper666 Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 DONT GET A BASE! I was a beginner and did that! Base are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowman12 Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 (edited) giant never made a frame with horizontal dropouts or that nasty bend in the top tube. it also only says "team" on there. a proper real one says "trials Team"if you want one of these bikes, i have one. email me on tombowman12@aol.commine is 100% real and has some good components aswell Edited May 21, 2007 by bowman12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Ryan Posted May 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 giant never made a frame with horizontal dropouts or that nasty bend in the top tube. it also only says "team" on there. a proper real one says "trials Team"if you want one of these bikes, i have one. email me on tombowman12@aol.commine is 100% real and has some good components aswellYou had it on ebay? I'm sure I've seen this for sale. Looks in great condition, but the parts look a bit basic so I'd only be interested in the frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cristoff Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 YUCKY! that looks like a granny bike why dont you get a t-rex, and put the seat on it?Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowman12 Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 (edited) You had it on ebay? I'm sure I've seen this for sale. Looks in great condition, but the parts look a bit basic so I'd only be interested in the frame.yeah its on ebay. the parts aren't basic. the only bad thing on it is the front wheel. and i have a RONNIE rim to replaace the front one which im selling with it but i need to edit it into the listing. only dug it out yesterday. Edited May 21, 2007 by bowman12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Ryan Posted May 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 yeah its on ebay. the parts aren't basic. .Power pro cranks, v8 pedals, bog standard silver hub..... If you had full hope, better cranks with v12's and matching Maguras I'd snap it up, but I'm a tight git (Why else bid on a ebay frame lol). Thing is I already have raceface cranks, v12's, lots of nice various brakes and hope wheels sitting about so I just need a frame and prob another set of FattysNice looking bike so I'm sure someone will take it off you hands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowman12 Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 Oh fair enough then!!! i would split it, but i know i wont get interest in all the parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kona-Shaun Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 Bit off topic but nice motor Ryan,I have one but a Cosmic Facelift model.....Cool arent they? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Ryan Posted May 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 Bit off topic but nice motor Ryan,I have one but a Cosmic Facelift model.....Cool arent they?I've had mine a while, at the time facelifts were serious £££££££ so I opted for the pre. I'm running K-pro, blueflame exhaust, AEM V1, JDM spec anti roll bar, mugen grille, facelift seats and rear lights. Amazing car for the money, but getting tempted to go for a DC5 now prices are falling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robster Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 Do giant even make trials frames? Yep I ride one with a seat as well !!!! Frame and fork for sale. Very light, Mr Haweses old bike, so it's top notch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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