first trials bike, and what to look for?

[aykay]

I'll be the first to admit that my trials knowledge doesn't extend much farther than my trials skill, but I do know that the Mongoose Transfer runs the same length chainstays as the rest of their dirtjump mtbs, and its in the vincinity of 16". I don't know about the rest of you guys, but that's way too long for me.

Yeah your right the stays are a touch long compared to other "trials" bikes but its still ok for a beginner. Chris akrigg used to ride the same frame, and it didnt seem to bother him one bit! I dont think he has ever done a backwheel hop in his life but if you have ever seen him ride, he doesnt need to.

 

[Macbeth]

I guess you are right El Whatevero.... Each to their own I guess.... Hell, some people still listen to Robert Palmer

 

[donkay]

Well put el guarrito I didnt really mean to have a major dig at onza. Just in my experience i have seen a few break and have stayed away from them. I do agree they make some nice beginner bikes that will get people out riding, and thats a good thing.
I think any bike made from U6 alloy (Koxx/echo family) will be a good longer lasting bike. Dont know why U6 is better but i have seen old levelbosses and echo pures last through ages of really hard abuse. Not being biased or anything, but thats just what i have seen.

Yeah Particularly the Levelboss, my god they're tough as, look at Alex Markwart's thing! still holding up!

And to Adam, I don't think Dan Pierce has been riding much, when he was up here in QLD he was riding like....2-3 times? apparantley he has moved to Melbourne? I remember him asking for Talon or so to meet up and ride with

 

[el_guarrito]

Aykay is right U6 definately seems to hold up pretty well for trials, there are examples of first generation U6 frames that are still going strong after 5 + years.