bob Posted April 17, 2005 Report Share Posted April 17, 2005 Hi everyone. I know this kind of topic sometimes p****s some people off, but I want to start riding bike trials as a bit of extra practice. I only have about 120 quid to spend so I am looking for a cheap 20 inch bike. I don't expect to get Hydraulic brakes but do not want HS11's, Good V'brakes would do me. I have had a go on my mates mission prodigy, and found it to be really good fun, but I am relatively new to bike trials, I was thinking about a mission, a megamo or an onza. What bike would you reccomend? Anyone you know in my area (N. Yorkshire) selling one cheap. I saw this one on e-bay, would it be a good beginners bike for a small 16 year old? I saw this bike On ebay, would it be suitable. Thanks to those who can give me help, and sorry to thse who just think I am being annoying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis_gasgas Posted April 17, 2005 Report Share Posted April 17, 2005 My friend has a Monty not sure of the age of it but it has good V brakes il have to find out a bit more for you and if he still has it for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob Posted April 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2005 Good stuff, I am going to ring round afew bike shops aswell, thanks, not too bothered about time, Scarborough is good for me as my dad works there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis_gasgas Posted April 17, 2005 Report Share Posted April 17, 2005 As i say i ll ask wether its still available and what condition its in , i think he wanted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jools Posted April 18, 2005 Report Share Posted April 18, 2005 I've got an immaculate 20 inch Monty X-HYDRA for sale, its year 2002, got Magura Quicksilvers. i've ridden 3 biketrials on it but i prefer the 26'' bikes. for a ton 20, that aint gonna buy you much brand new ! ur best bet is either save up more (Onza's are good for around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob Posted April 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2005 I was on about uying second and, and I will spend more, but I would just like something to mess about on after school. Are you selling this X hydra? How much for? Would you post it if I were to send you a cheque or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob Posted April 20, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2005 I think that I might end up going for a basic mission prodidgy as my mate has one and they are cheap but really fun, I might upgrade to maguras in a year or so, how muc better are they for just an hours practicing a week? thanks alot bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis_gasgas Posted April 20, 2005 Report Share Posted April 20, 2005 I would say that anyting is better than nothing mate Yeh go ahead they seam a good bike , How much you getting one for as i might be looking for a 20" . As well as having my Bike trials (pedal) bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob Posted April 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2005 Well they are going for about 110, unforturnately I have missed this one, is that mate of yours still selling his monty? I might end up having to save up for a new one. Mission prodigys are all 350 quid new, there are two different frames, and afew colours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis_gasgas Posted April 22, 2005 Report Share Posted April 22, 2005 Hes still selling it but not sure what for he hasnt decided yet . Think he was going to fix summthing on it first the brakes need connecting or sumthing cant remeber what he said . Its quite an old version of a monty i think not one of the brand new ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob Posted April 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 I don't mind its age, what kind of condition is it in? I don't mind having to fix some stuff myself, I would probably strip it all down and regrease bearings etc. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis_gasgas Posted April 23, 2005 Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 I havnt actually seen it myself as he always comes out on his bmx but ill ask him to go see it . then i will try get back to you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob Posted April 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2005 could you get a pic? thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis_gasgas Posted April 26, 2005 Report Share Posted April 26, 2005 Info on the monty bob: My mate says theres some one interested in it not sure if they want it yet, as they want a bike to mess about on as they only have a bmx. If he dont want it ill try to get some photos and see what you think..... just thought id keep you updated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob Posted April 29, 2005 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2005 I have bid for a megamo on ebay, I might win the austion, it ends tomorrow morn and I am still the highest bidder, Thanks, I will get back to you though if I can't get it. bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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