Peach.

https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum_posts.asp?TID=57670&PID=934801#934801 This guy is/was selling the ZOO 26" 2nd hand for 6k. Think my prices are a bit out.....

How much do you feel like spending? Rough guess on prices, Trials specific bikes (without seats) 20" 8k 26" 11k GT Zaskar Trials frame 3k but then you have to build it up, entry build around 7k good build 10/12k If you are just getting into Trials you could also just go for a Dirt Jump bike, the geometry is pretty much the same (just put a longer stem on) and they are cheaper, more than sufficient for your first year or so. Note, your first bike will take ALOT of punishment, so strong is good.

More cool pics.

Some pics from our ride on the Spruit, its amazing what Tiago can do on his bike.

But somehow he manages to pull it all off as smooth as anything.......

Iv been getting some lessons from Tiago, its amazing how you can use your front wheel to pull yourself up onto something. It wasn't much of a bunny hop, there was a little ridge in the rocks (where all the leaves are) which i used as a launch to jump off, then whilst trying to keep your body moving, in 1 motion hook your front wheel on top of the rock and use it to pull your body up. It took me a few tries to get it right and my bash guard will never look the same.

Shot for the pics N. That was a really good ride and found some awesome lines, pity you couldn't stay for longer, mb your boss will let you off again. Its good to learn from a pro.

Hey, how long you been on the Hub Dylan said he would be getting your freewheel soon

Tiago Catarino, Trials rider from Portugal, background is international competition Trials in 20" catagory, is here till mid October. I bumped into him on Sunday at the bike park and had a short ride with him, I was really amazed with his riding skills and how easy he made everything look. We will be doing rides as often as we can, Sat, Sun and either Wed or Thus evenings untill he leaves. We will be at Rosebank on Thursday 19:30, meeting at Dopio Zero Rocks by the Spruit jumps on Sat at 12:00 Sunday TBC 8-11 L8r Peach

you can only straighten a hanger 2 or 3 times before it snaps, 1K is ALOT to spend on a tool. Will you really notice if it is 1 degree out

Ervin Jacobs brings in Zoo and Echo through Cyclesport if I'm not much mistaken. ok cool, Dylan Victor brings them in through Fritz, never knew about this other guy thou. how much does he sell them for?

where you studying, are you specifically looking at the Echo or Zoo, does the seated trials bike not appeal to you at all. I know the guy who brings in Zoo ill give him a call to see if he also brought in the echo

how long have you been riding trials for? where do you live, Durban?

take your derailleur off, leave your wheel in place, take the biggest shifting spanner you can find and bend it straight. It works like a dream Peach2009-08-20 13:31:39

Danny is amazing. what do you think of the 2nd hand zoo. I built up the GT Zaskar Trials frame. are you on FB

Are you looking for a trials specific bike http://www.trials-uk.co.uk/files/ecomproducts-image-1096.jpg or a bike that has a seat but is designed for trials https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum_posts.asp?TID=54937&KW=skills This guy was trying to sell not too long ago https://www.bikehub.co.za/forum_posts.asp?TID=57670&KW=zoo

a bit less distance would sound a bit better to me, sounds like a long ride.

seen as i only really use 1 gear does my bike count as a SS??? if so then it sounds good to me

Newtown Trials ride, Sunday 26th 09:00 Meeting at the Market Theatre parking, corner of Carr and Mariam Makeba, check out the map below http://www.newtown.co.za/images/map/newtown_map_2008.jpg

If you think Mango is an option give it a skip. ok granted i didnt put my bike in a box and a bullet proof container but then i thought they might actually have some respect for passengers items.......VERY STUPID of me. not sure where or when but the bike was dropped/thrown pretty hard and slid several meters on something rough. This happened at the start of the month and have got to no conclusion with them, nothing is insured if you buy ticket you must pay extra and do research into it.... so much for making traveling easy and cheap

Newtown Trials/street sessionkeep your morning openHost:Trial Bikers of South Africa Date:26 April 2009Time:09:00 - 12:00Location:Newtown JHBStreet:corner of Jeppe st and Bezuidenhout st, NewtownTown/City:Johannesburg, South Africa Phone:0846571582Email:peartonc@gmail.com DescriptionRiding at 09:00, we will ride Newtown and the CBD. Ride till we get tired. meeting in the parking area for the Theatre in Newtown (think its the Market Theatre)

Next ride is this Sunday 26th Hitting the streets of JHB Newtown. 8:30 am - 12ish the more ppl the better. meeting place still to be confirmed

start at the Top and ride to the Bottom and back, or the other way round, including the Delta park loop and all the technical stuff at Emarentia

Shot for the ride, was awesome, and that spot is perfect. A BIT........thats not a bit, bash guards are pretty tough things, well mine was....past tense. These are the plans thus far for this weekend Friday Meet in Rosebank at 18 for 18:30 Ride untill we are finished...... (as in tired) Go to someones house for bri or just to chill and kyk net Fliek. For PTA guys we have spare beds so you guys dont have to drive all the way back. Saturday MTN bike park 7am Ride until its too hot. chill out and have a swim if weather is sweet. 14:00 Head off to PTA for some street and Thrashes Have some drinks and Pardi Please give comment, we would like to make this work for as many ppl as possible. Lifts and place to sleep can be organised