You'll Either Love Or Hate This Unique Bike build!

[@Nobody-Nowhere]

The classic builds are great. And those rims look rad.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thank you :)

[@ThugZ3r0]

Ahahahah! My favourite builds ever! Glad that you now have a new tool to install cups. I was surprised! And that headlock was brutal! 😂😂😂

[@PhenoV]

Your perspective is really interesting regarding jumping with lower bb bikes, for me while on a higher bb bike my body position is much more upright and therefore obstacles next to me while I'm on the rear wheel seem much lower thus making them easier to jump on 😄 cool build once again!

[@infectedbear95]

Just a random simple thought. Heavy trials bike makes your riding look much better. Just looks smoother and we can see way less small corrections from the side. Yep, you think that your riding were not the best on the Arcade but it really looked smoother then everything. It's like you have high-precision instrument or hummer in your hand. And thats why pure trials riding looks so bad for the most riders from the different disciplines. Uber-light bicycles with uber-high bottom brackets are the most reasons why trials is where it is now. Moving with your bike and making tricks or moving your body by using your bike. I just tired of this tones of messages in my local bike chat about weight of the parts, haha. Keep making vids! :)

[@Ali_Clarkson]

I know what you mean about the lighter bikes and geo looking a bit weird, there’s only a handful of riders who look stylish on them

[@devononair]

I think the "hedgehog" is actually a porcupine. I seem to remember Onza having a porcupine bike or tyre or something (plus you can tell by the tail: hedgehogs don't have tails as long as that). *yes, I am something of a hog-spert :)

[@Dr.Rad23]

I have one of these frames hanging up in my workshop, it was my first proper trials frame and just loved the look of this thing!

[@Ali_Clarkson]

That’s cool! Always nice to hang onto the first bikes/frames :)

[@petewright2283]

Onza was right on the edge of the market giving us the same style but slightly tweaked frame of a much higher cost. It worked. I really like mine and it could take a proper hammering. Lovely build Alic. Really curious about the back brake how your getting on with it.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

It’s a shame that no longer make bikes :(

[@petewright2283]

@@Ali_Clarkson100%. I’d love to see what they would today for a clone/copy of JC’s winning bike

[@aaron.biketrials]

Real pity...they were the gateway for many riders, inc me 😥

[@danhalliday8858]

My childhood dream!! Couldn’t afford so had the t-raptor

[@Ali_Clarkson]

They’re cool too!

[@danhalliday8858]

@@Ali_Clarkson it snapped 😂

[@MrTobyRed]

Great build, you should do a video of you lightening the frame and really everything else that you can, make it as light as possible in your garage!

[@Ali_Clarkson]

I did consider that but I’ve decided because this frame is a one-off prototype I probably shouldn’t modify it. Maybe I’ll find a production model to do that with instead

[@augustbicycles3040]

Glad we could help and that the parts did the trick. Amy did eye-roll at getting our name wrong though! Ahaha. August Bicycles.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Damn I’m sorry 😣 I blame the Cute Thief’s bad grammar in his note! Clamps work a treat though, thank you!

[@andrewwhite4102]

Love the old school builds .your vids have made me get my trials bike out again. and now my son is ahowing an intrest . Keep up the good work and thank you

[@Ali_Clarkson]

That is awesome!

[@ExplosiveNotes]

I like how it looks with the chair. Nice effect work on the video.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thank you very much!

[@tonymighalls9667]

The headlock and the saw noise dubbing proper cracked me! Good work!

[@Ali_Clarkson]

This pleases me 😊

[@Rose_Butterfly98]

I like how some of your tools have shaped foam padding with a cutout in the exact shape. Exuding elegance and a sense of precision. Meanwhile some of your other tools are wood blocks. Just ooga booga energy.

[@OskarAnalog]

Since the Bloke you met called him Ooskill , i do it too when referring to him. Nice Throwback. And i love the drawer shots. So satisfiying imagining my own pile of tool stuff bedded in some Foam. I miss the Headplank though ♥

[@Ali_Clarkson]

I wondered how many people would remember that 😁

[@justincouper2652]

Been having the most frustrating day. No smiles. I've already laughed twice before the headlock. Thanks

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Glad I could help!

[@njcr4688]

I have one of these sat bikes in my shed. Awesome to see an expert use one. Makes me want to get it going again as the brakes were a pain to get close to right. Can't wait to see you put it through its paces. And I think the seat looks great. Especially at my age, I need to sit and rest more often

[@unixd0rk]

I have the same Onza rim + Hope hub combo on the front of my bike polo rig. Nice.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Right on!

[@UndCon]

That D.mcNoskill is a triicky fella :)

[@Wjracer106]

Still have my t rex. 12kgs of old skool

[@draggonhedd]

I love it, Would love to see a whole strip and resto. Perhaps some sparkly purple powdercoat and carbon hoops?

[@Ali_Clarkson]

I’m still unsure to change the paint even with it looking a bit rough, it seems a shame to write away its history…it would look nice with a fresh look though!

[@hikinguphigh]

Many memories here. Was my first proper bike the onza t rex. Silver frame blue flames

[@aaron.biketrials]

Oh I would love to own one again! It was my first stock trialsbike back in ‘07-‘08 Was quite fun with short travel sus fork.

[@aaron.biketrials]

Please take her to the streets 🙏

[@warrenalger938]

Wanna buy mine? 🤔

[@aaron.biketrials]

Would depend on build, price and if poss delivered as can’t drive. Also, would prob be closer to Jan before I could afford it sadly.

[@grahamleach9639]

I think it needs a test in a competition 😁 Looks neat

[@Ali_Clarkson]

No more comps this year 😢

[@grahamleach9639]

Plenty of practice time ready for next year 😀

[@gtasomogyi]

@@Ali_Clarkson Than next year. :)

[@coustellier]

repeating the sections of the last comp without arrows would be an option

[@Ucceah]

i got no darn idea about trial bikes. but that tiny, unusable seat adds just the right amount of comical absurdity, to me as a road bike casual, who only gets his ass of the saddle, to sideways hop up and down curbs, or blatantly ignore the existance of rough terrain, without slowing down. (not like underpowered brakes are gonna do much, going through slippery shit on slicks as wide a finger. at best you convert to what feels like ice skating. lol) respect to you trial folks, you're doing some mad shit! and we're all cytclists after all.

[@craigwoodcock8122]

*backwards wheelie… I will continue to remind you of this until you get it right. A backwards manual requires a freecoaster. Great video once again, really enjoy these old school builds!

[@dimensionsofearth]

Its sweet, that's what I think! I'd love to know about those mounts too. I think the promax deore is sweet too, and that seat is great, from a distance it looks completely standard!

[@Ali_Clarkson]

So a sweet build overall then? 😂

[@darrenhaines2005]

Literally spent nearly 2 years trying to get hold of some Trialtech high rise bars and @Ali_Clarkson pulls a pair out of fresh air! look forward to see how you find it rides though. As always, love the build vids!

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Sorry 😣

[@larsdebrabandere1783]

Quite the upgrade on visuals, lovely bikebuild in a lovely shop.

[@callumgilbert2547]

The new build is ao sick dude i loved the old hegehog rims when i had them. Looks great lots of love dude

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thank you!

[@andrewince8824]

In my experience as rider, mechanic and financier those brake mounts scream "HS 33 expensive, fixing awkward. PROTECT THE BRAKE!". Also drops the mass a little (look, it's not a huge amount but marginal gains or something). Wouldn't be shocked if a previous owner had the mounts moved for some similar purpose. It would also theoretically put the braking force in a location that frame could handle better which could allow a lighter brake booster or even no booster with the same or similar power. It would also help keep the old ball trap tucked out the way.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

The brake is definitely stiffer in this position which is fortunate as there’s absolutely no way to fit a booster 😋

[@andrewince8824]

@@Ali_Clarkson that might be why they did it then. Odds are the intention was to run a HS style brake using a hose splitter to improve the clearance round the bracing while benefiting from the stiffness of the frame and weight savings from ditching the booster.

[@Create_o_raptor]

Been waiting for this

[@waveydavie]

Dude, you need to pressure wash that patio. Oh yeah, the bike's sweet!

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Tell me about it 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Tell me about it 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@EG3HC]

Looking forward to seeing what jibs you get upto on this beast.

[@jamiejackson8530]

I own a early 80s monty trail runner trials bike a op replica and love the early 80s style

[@Ali_Clarkson]

A classic!

[@jamiejackson8530]

@@Ali_Clarkson thanks it truly is a classic ride and a piece of early 80s history

[@danthebikeguy447]

So I bought a cheap mod the other week, primarily because I wanted the HS33 brakes off it, but the cranks intrigued me. It has a front freewheel and the brand is Beatles. Even got their website url engraved into the back on the arms, which is of chinese origin and no longer active. Anyone ever heard of them? Can't imagine they lasted long with such a potentially litigious name.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Never heard of that brand haha!

[@64Spokes]

You make the best bike builds Ali!

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thank you!

[@tees_trials]

Lovely little piece of kit that 👌

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thank you 🎉

[@TimInertiatic]

Saddle looks pretty smart!

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thank you :)

[@customerisalwaysrigh]

I've had pretty good luck with viton o-rings for converting mineral oil stuff to DOT.

[@lonoreturns]

Nice build. I have the mk1 frame as my current( if I ever got the time ) trialish bike. It OK for what I do.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

The Mk1s are cool too!

[@oldetymebiker2405]

Rims and frame are sick.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Agreed!

[@gtasomogyi]

NIce one! I have a T-Rex too, with the regular brake mounts. I like It! Weighs still less, than the '10 UMF Hardy Steel 2 did before... :D I bought the Steel 2 to mod it for trials learning (after watching you here... :) ), and got the T-Rex when the Steel 2 reached its build limits, and wanted a trials specific frame. When I first built it up in early may this year, and did the first few rear wheel hops, I was amazed how well and easy it handles, compared to the Hardy Steel, I'd say too that it has a good geo! You look relaxed on this bike! Hoping to see you at a comp with it! :)

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Yeah the Rex would be quite the change!

[@Ferrari255GTO]

Ngl thoose drilled rims look pretty sick

[@jasonrollo]

That headlock had me in kinks 😂 you've been mentioning weight slot in this vid I use an 20×4 ebike inner tube it weights over 800g but have only had 1 pinch puncture in 2years

[@ollygee123]

Had one of these a while ago fairly hefty but will handle anything you throw it at

[@TobiasSample]

10/10, would ride. I’d quite like an old zoot or zoot 2, they were both really cool bikes

[@desmondlee1550]

NO WAY! 1.) Frame weight NO WAY! 2.) PROMAX Brakes! (I wanted to try those.) NO WAY! 3.) Seat PLATE?!!!! WoWWW

[@Ali_Clarkson]

😮

[@81JohnEvans]

I’ve never seen that rear mount on that bike before. Always wanted to try it for same reasons you described. Do you remember the Hoffman frames that had the Magura sandwiched between two horseshoes? That combined with a hose spiliter was the ultimate way to mount a magura.

[@the_nondrive_side]

I got so many build ATM but my "trials" bike is getting no progress past deciding 22 -18 with 83 links should match the 420mm chainstay.. giant iguana from like 2003 in tiny seems to fit me well

[@gazzasb5]

Love this build has to be my favourite build yet if you don’t mind me asking what was the build cost cheers keep up the good work

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thank you! I’m not sure on the costs sorry. Ignoring my story about the Cute Thief, I picked up the frame for £45, the rear rim and hub was donated by my friend, the fork was left in my old flat by Danny and I already had most of the other parts anyway…I think my overall expense for the bike was under £200

[@NoBrakes23]

Shame there's no footage of that up-and-comer Donny McOoskyll

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Yeah I’ve heard he’s actually half decent

[@laf733715]

I would love to try one of these trials bikes out. Very hard to find used ones here in the states.

[@Emz_Jhaye]

The Onza T-rex looks rad! 🤙😍 2 of my riding buddies had the 20" version the Onza T-master. Btw, love these bike build videos!❤

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Thank you :)

[@Emz_Jhaye]

@@Ali_Clarkson btw, your cat is really cute! 😸😸😸 He always bring you good stuff. 🚴

[@dxyzb1]

A tiny part of me thought there was going to be a new piece of wood in the tool drawer rather than the bearing press! Silliness aside, the bike build vids are great =)

[@robertclarkson8834]

Love your builds Ali and that was a good one. Never seen an onza t-rex before. Weird

[@kierangraves1747]

I've had a trex and a hitman (very similar style frame with a few subtle changes brake mount and head tube )

[@BaldwinNoah]

In all chaos there is a cosmos, in all disorder a secret order.

[@stocky1042]

I have a t rex frame the same as that one (apart from the brake mount position) I never really used it though as it was purchased to supply parts for my 24seven holroyd.

[@kerribooth7962]

Wanna sell the frame 🤘

[@stocky1042]

@@kerribooth7962 I have got it up for sale as we speak funnily enough 🤣

[@mabecka]

Can't I just love the video and hate the bike? Not that I do, but it would be a a nice option. Cheers from Sweden!

[@sm4rtmouth]

24:20 Now Top Tip : Use some chop sticks instead to keep your rims unharmed.

[@coustellier]

Funny, today in the morning I got a Promax im brake for testing and now in the afternoon I see your video 😂

[@eartharrow6772]

Goodnight little Porcupine

[@markurwin-w2d]

Absolutely loved the T Rex rode one in Tyke Trials my years ago. Currently riding his younger brother the Hitman. Yeah Ali please build the lighter version, keep up the good work

[@Ali_Clarkson]

I also have a hitman 😅

[@markurwin-w2d]

@@Ali_Clarkson Nice one Ali how do you think it rides compared to the T Rex as the head tubes are different plus with cantilever mounts?. Looking forward to seeing the green build. Keep up the work, glad you like it mate 😀

[@MortimerKelvin]

Man is not sum of what he has already, but rather the sum of what he does not yet have, of what he could have.

[@TobiasSample]

Haha the sawing sound effects. There were a couple of nice easter egg jokes this time

[@grahammiller9157]

Great video and build. I have a T Rex you prob seen it at the Bob mac scottish round earlier in the month. They may be heavy but they take all sorts of hits 😊

[@pirate_duck4985]

Wait? I always thought the under Seat Stay Mounts was a feature on the earlier T-Rex Frames!?! My mate had a Blue/Black one with the exact same mount position. We always thought they were taking inspiration from BMX? Still to this day BMX Frames have the Brake Mounts on the CS S-Bend/Wishbone OR the underside of the Seat Stays! It's veeeeeeery unlikely haha, but I'll message him see if he has any pics of it. Almost certainly with all of us looking like dorky Edge Lords though 😄

[@Ali_Clarkson]

There’s a couple of the MK1 Rex’s on eBay and they both have the mounts on the top of the stays but I’m sure I have a memory of them being under too, maybe they did some like that at another date?

[@pirate_duck4985]

@@Ali_Clarkson They must have! My mate didn't know it was coming that way either, one of the reasons I remember it haha. He was seriously excited about it, the Rex was a great bike to slowly upgrade bit by bit & he ordered his with a different set of Maggies (The Neon Yellow Ones) it was a nightmare getting that Brake working properly haha. We must have been 15/16 & absolutely hadn't honed our mechanic skills at that point 😄

[@YanDoroshenko]

Finally we get the St. Alistair to blow his horn!

[@ashleytombs]

Nice paint job would make this look good Plus winter sucks for street unless you’re crazy like me cuz me and friends last Sunday decided to go out on Our JBs in the Wind rain and wet leaves because I can’t be bothered to use my glory I wish I had because it was so💀💀

[@Ali_Clarkson]

I’d love to do a nice paint job on it but at the same time I think it’s cool to keep it original even with it being slightly tatty

[@ashleytombs]

@@Ali_Clarkson yeah it’s like a old American car that has been in someone’s yard for the past 30 years but all that rust that’s what gives it character lol

[@stinkyfinn6977]

You can use mineral oil in Dot fluid brakes with no problems but can't use Dot fluid in minral oil brakes so get that Hayes lever on cleaned and full of minral oil without worrying or changing the slave cylinder seals

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Is that right?? That would make life a lot easier!

[@stinkyfinn6977]

@@Ali_Clarkson I've had no problems when ever I've done it and think about it minral oil is baby oil too so better all round and it doesn't melt baby's so must be good 🤔

[@cre3per_]

looking forward to see how the dominion A2 compares to the A4, is this your first time running them?

[@_rainbowbiker_]

Is the Hans Dampf or the Maxxis Ikon better for allround trailriding ?😶 Great build up!!!🤝🏻🔥 So nice oldschool🍻

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Not used the Ikon on the MTB so can’t comment sorry

[@user-wj5cx2zp7v]

The seat being that close to the rear wheel just looks like a recipe for disaster!

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Us trials riders are used to not sitting too far back 😂

[@bradley8828]

Would you ever consider just for nostalgia getting a 20” onza or da bomb or even a mission prodigy those where the bikes me and all my mates craved as a 11/12/13 year old

[@petemings5059]

The porcupine is from their porcupine tyres !!

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Ahh that makes sense although it gets confusing with Onza being sold as a company and keeping the logo but changing to a trials brand, not sure how much they carried on the names from the previous companies products

[@adamread7466]

Yep looks like a sample / proto. Might have been ridden by Ryan.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

I thought you might know :)

[@weedking8357]

got to love them onza amazing

[@Sunspot-19]

Speaking of what the cat brung, Ali, your supervisor wasn't present for this one?? You did pass inspection in the end, tho'!!

[@erwinmanaig2751]

Where can I get the seatpost mount? Been waiting for this build

[@Ali_Clarkson]

I asked the Cute Thief and he says this was just up on eBay

[@pmcmpc]

Wait ... Onza survived all the way until 2004? I thought they were gone by the late 90s. Or did a trials / BMX brand pick up the name? Though technically they were a bad design, or rather had bad bearings and needed regular replacement of the elastomers, I always loved the feel of their SPD alternative pedals. I wish someone would remake the Ti versions. Second only to Bebops in feel IMO.

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Yeah the brand was sold in the late 90s/early 2000s and completely changed (except for the name and logo). It’s a different beast to the Onza that did lightweight XC stuff

[@pmcmpc]

@@Ali_Clarkson I assume it's also completely unrelated to the now extant tire brand based in Switzerland?

[@paultomlinson528]

The cats epic

[@Ali_Clarkson]

He says Thnx!

[@YanDoroshenko]

The rim reminds me of Hellraiser.

[@dewindoethdwl2798]

Does the zero BB height make it better for a learner?

[@Ali_Clarkson]

I think so yes, it’ll be harder on the rear wheel but it’ll be easier for just about everything else

[@feedbackzaloop]

A small question: is front tyre tread meant this way?

[@Ali_Clarkson]

I thiiiink so but you’re making me doubt myself now haha, I usually run tyres backwards so I do get confused

[@feedbackzaloop]

@@Ali_Clarkson and some are factory made to be backwards on the front... We'll, at least Hans Dampf is symmetrical

[@Ali_Clarkson]

@@feedbackzaloop yeah the Hans Dampf makes my life easier 😂

[@Happy_Biker]

Tell Donny we said "Hello" 😏

[@floris2872]

I want one now 😕

[@LeilaHorace]

The elderly neighborhood became enraged over the coyotes who had been blamed for the poodle’s disappearance.

12+kg??? almost as heavy as my decathlon full sus 27.5. I'm shocked!

[@Ali_Clarkson]

This thing would survive a nuclear holocaust!

[@SnogSpit]

5:08 gu wan Ali! 'av him!

[@Ali_Clarkson]

😂

[@ChristianPareATLAS]

Yes I have been "un-subscribed" I missed 2 videos total 😂

[@mk.Aud1o]

Гидравлические Вибрейки))

[@warrenalger938]

Anyone wanna buy my T-Rex full bike? Save it going to cash converters 😪😪😪

[@Ali_Clarkson]

Someone buy this man’s bike!

[@RonHalifax]

Be less curious about people and more curious about ideas.

[@AlexButler-ke5gy]

I think another sponsored tartybikes video is about due ... Go and raid the warehouse again haha

[@Ali_Clarkson]

I’ll send CT 😉

[@AlexButler-ke5gy]

That's a really good idea ... You should add some mission impossible music with clips of the CT sneaking around haha

[@AlexButler-ke5gy]

P.s is this T-rex for sale

[@kerribooth7962]

If you ever want to sell or swap let me know 🤘☠🤘

[@EG3HC]

I'm an "older rider" 😅

[@skeletonforge4483]

Im guessing you havent ridden much bmx if you cringe in putting on chains at tension

[@Ali_Clarkson]

I thought bmxers ran their chains lose, so many seem to have crazy chain slap noises 😂

[@Витжет]

Why MacUskill?

[@DJBLUEPHOENIX]

porcupine not hedgehog