Looking for a beginner Trials bike

[bass]

Hi all,

I am looking around for a trials bike, after riding cross country for the past 9 years or so, I'd like to give trials a go.

I would appreciate any advice on the pro's and cons of a 20" and 26" and any recommendations on a good bike to start on.

I noticed there is a Monty 20" on Ebay, would this be any good??
cgi.ebay.com.au/Monty-TRIALS-Push-Bike-X-Hydra-219_W0QQitemZ300008664629QQihZ020QQcategoryZ2904QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Thanks for any help/advice

[AlexPV]

that monty is pretty overpriced.

look at www.monty.com.au for new bikes, run by steve huxter.

also have a look at www.biketrialsaustralia.com

and also have a look at observedtrials.net in the australian forum section

and also, just kidding, there is no more.

[tomac]

that's one of the older cr-mo (steel) x-hydras, which were of a fairly high standard. I doubt it will sell at that price, but offering the buyer $300-$350 may net you a good deal. It's difficult to tell whether it needs new brake pads, the condition of the freewheel, hydraulics etc.

are you in Canberra?

- Joel

[bass]

Thanks for the info. All very helpful!

And yes I'm in Canberra.

Ideally it would be great if I could check out any bike out before I bought it (not that I know a great deal about trials bikes)

[huxter]

MONTY
219 ALP - V-Brakes $550
219 ALP-MAGURA $850
221 PRO $1650 negotiable

www.monty.com.au

[ShaunAR]

Hey there, im back in canberra for the weekend (i go to uni in albury) due to an unfortunate accident that ended with me in hospital and missing a tooth. Point being i have a 20" raceline rhino in my garage that has been gathering dust for some time, i think its a 2003 model. It has plazmatic v brake pads on the rear, an acs claws freewheel and azonic double wall bars. It has some minor scratches on the downtube but no dents. id be looking for around 250, so let me know! im only around for the weekend tho so i you want it speed is vital! you can contact me on 0431199468

shaun

[JoelO]

Shaun, i'm somewhat interested in your rhino, just waiting to finalise a deal os some susp. forks i'm selling. won't be this weekend, but when i have the money i'll get in touch with you through matt if the bikes still around.

[bass]

I have bought Shaun's Raceline, which is a great bike for me to start out on.

Thanks Shaun!

I spent a couple of hours messing around on the bike this afternoon.

I'm looking forward to going on a ride once I get a few skills together.

James