New Monty bikes

[BenR]

The new 219 x-alp. Its now made of aluminum instead of steel.

http://www.observedtrials.net/otn/219alp.jpg



The new childs bike.

http://www.observedtrials.net/otn/205pr01.jpg




I think the new x-alp is pretty cool.

[bwagner]

Also, there are newer high end bike this year, and I've ridden them both,the stock, and the mod. They're making moves in the right direction to me...geometry wise anyhow. I'll find pics of the new mod soon if anyones interested

[oicdn]

why did that company go down the shitter again?

[bwagner]

why did that company go down the shitter again?Go down the shitter? I know they've not been on the forefront, but I'm not sure about going down the shitter. Monty bikes have always stayed true to their own philosophy, and not really followed the trends of the sport. In my opinion, they are the first name I think of when someone mentions a "Trails" bike. They may not be my favorite, but I've always looked at them as being nice, just not AS nice as some of the others. Without Monty, there would probably be no biketrials as we know it. The bikes they make might have a few problems here and there, but I think they're still respected by those who've been around long enough to remember what it was like before real trials bikes were available to the average rider.

[BenR]

I rode some spanish kids monty 221 it felt amazing, it has the best braking power.
It also felt feather light compared to my mod.

[BenR]

Some Pics of the 221 X-lite.

http://www.observedtrials.net/otn/221_plata.jpg




http://www.observedtrials.net/otn/221_white.jpg



Dropouts
http://www.observedtrials.net/otn/carret.jpg




New Bashplate
http://www.observedtrials.net/otn/protector.jpg

[hydroboy]

because the type of bike has everything todo with the braking power :hsugh:

[BenR]

No I meant that the rear is stiff.

[hydroboy]

Sorry dude. The monty i have tried are all quite flexy, so its good to see they have improved it.

[LukeBTRaven]

mate of mine chris walker has new 05 20" monty he rides for cleanbikes monty importer for uk and its fookin amazing! so is he to mind lol british senior champ already and only riding 2 years should check some of his vids out

[hophopsnap]

They look nice, I would look at one if I ever want to get a mod.

[Matt]

mate of mine chris walker has new 05 20" monty he rides for cleanbikes monty importer for uk and its fookin amazing! so is he to mind lol british senior champ already and only riding 2 years should check some of his vids out
Thanks, I've reviewed your posts and I don't think we need idiocy of this magnitude on the site. Bye Bye.

[JayP]

they still look so damn ugly, but than again the new ones are a lot better than the old ones

[Tanner]

I'd get that stock if they didn't have that amazingly retarded 25" rear rim.

[bwagner]

I'd get that stock if they didn't have that amazingly retarded 25" rear rim.Good news, they come with 26" now both front and rear :D

[AgrAde]

i have nothing against their mods, even though i'd take an echo frame given the choice. i havn't tried any of the stocks newer than 2003 but i didn't like them - blech.

the newer geometries seem on-to-it though, i'd like to have a little play. kinda feel sorry for them over here - echo came along and BAM, noone has montys anymore :rofl:

[Tanner]

Good news, they come with 26" now both front and rear :D
so, monty or norco for my new stock?

[AndyT]

so, monty or norco for my new stock?
echo :hsugh:

[Tipsy Jock]

Good news, they come with 26" now both front and rear :D
no they don't, you can bodge or buy an adaptor thou

Pete

[BenR]

The new Urban
http://www.observedtrials.net/otn/Monty Urban 2005.jpg

and the new Hydra
http://www.observedtrials.net/otn/Monty 220 Hydra 2004w.jpg

[bwagner]

so, monty or norco for my new stock?
Sorry Tanner, i was mistaken, I rode the importers bike last week, i thought it had a 26 rear, but sadly I was wrong. Still that damn 25 inch freak of nature on the rear

[bwagner]

echo :hsugh:Or you could just get a new RAVen 5.0, you'll be happier in the end;)

[poutine]

Or you could just get a new RAVen 5.0, you'll be happier in the end;)
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP PPPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[AndyT]

Or you could just get a new RAVen 5.0, you'll be happier in the end;)


If by BT raven you mean echo, I agree!

[bwagner]

HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP PPPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEOr maybe it's just a damn nice bike, at a very good price, sorry it's not named after a mans genitalia, so you might not like it

[bwagner]

andrew,
Why do you not have a bike right now? Did you sell yours. You had one when you came to ride with Mike, right? Or were you borrowing someone elses?

[Elan]

you are a creep

[bwagner]

you are a creephuh? Who me?

[poutine]

Or maybe it's just a damn nice bike, at a very good price, sorry it's not named after a mans genitalia, so you might not like it


LOL!!!!!! i must agree that was funny


there hasn't been a 5.0 that has been ridden over a year.Echos yes.They last.


im with andrew.Echo.

[Elan]

yes

[bwagner]

Why is that? Because I'm asking him about his bike? I'm a bit confused on this issue, he came to ride Baltimore and he had a bike, I think I've read that now he doesn't have a bike, so I'm asking what happened. I guess that makes me a "creep"? No problem though, I guess I've been called worse in life

[Rob.K]

I can't think of a better selection of bikes other than echo(at such good prices), a Pure could probably outlast 5 BT's. I was super imprest when I rode the old Pure and if the new one is better..............

[Elan]

Or maybe it's just a damn nice bike, at a very good price, sorry it's not named after a mans genitalia, so you might not like it

"Since when did men start to brag about riding long KOXX?"
:ugh:

[AndyT]

andrew,
Why do you not have a bike right now? Did you sell yours. You had one when you came to ride with Mike, right? Or were you borrowing someone elses?


I had a bicycle when i rode with mike, I have a bicycle now that I ride as well as a new bicycle coming to me soon. I also borrow many peoples bicycles on group rides.

[AndyT]

oh yeah and I'm not saying anything about the BT's, I have no doubt they wouldn't break under me. I bet they ride nice as well, but people say they are stiff which = horrible riding for me myself and I. Personal preference...I can't ride XTP or cous....

[bwagner]

cool,
I've been borrowing bikes up till now also, I just ride whatever frame Mike isn't using anymore:D
Are you going to make it out to any of the N.E.P.S. events this coming season?

P.S. Yeah, I guess they are pretty stiff, but I'm a big fatass, so it all equals out, my fork is pretty much the opposite of stiff though(Brisa Elite). I'm actually a little worried about it right now, feels horrible to me being 200 pounds and all. Especially with a disc now, this thing flexes like no tommorrow

[rush]

mate of mine chris walker has new 05 20" monty he rides for cleanbikes monty importer for uk and its fookin amazing! so is he to mind lol british senior champ already and only riding 2 years should check some of his vids out

Its amazing how much you can FUCKING HATE a person after reading just one post.

[hophopsnap]

Why do you hate him? Please explain so I can equally hate him.

thank you!

Andrew-Which Echo do you like the best?

[DanBowhers]

Back to the subject matter, IMO the Urban is the ugliest bike on the planet. I may be forgetting some that dont matter (like that blue giant that everyone posts about) but I hate the urban so very much

[enron]

A new monty have a back rim size 25" not 26" ! and you dont put 26" tires !!

[enron]

You can view bike-test in this URL !!! : http://www.swissmonty.com/Velos/Tests/231_Ti_05_f.htm

SORRY its in french !!!

[AndyT]

Andrew-Which Echo do you like the best?

:dunno: who cares they are like $12 at cost.

[Rob.K]

:dunno: who cares they are like $12 at cost.
Really? Is there a big mark-up on them?

[rush]

Why do you hate him? Please explain so I can equally hate him.

thank you!


Sycophant. :)

[MikeTheBike]

I have to say that I am impressed with the new Monty design of the rear disc mount. Based on my limited experience as a mechanical engineer and what little information a person can gleen from the few pictures we have seen, I think it might just hold up. I want.

[Yoda]

Yes the Monty Urban is ugly, but so is every other trials bike on the face of the earth.

After having two mod Montys and one Stock Monty I switched to an Echo Pure like Andrew has suggested. Why? Because when I cracked my 25" Monty rim I had to wait four months to get a new one from Cosmo. Then I broke my hanger. By that time Cosmo was no longer the importer. Some Matt guy has claimed to be the new USA importer but my friend and I have tried emailing him a bunch of times and even tried calling and no replies from him. We also tried Monty directly a few times and they never replied. Because of bad business practices and difficulty to get parts I switched brands. Monty UK got me my parts faster than any Monty dealer in N. America. But their prices are in the stratosphere (like $30 us for a hanger), at least their service is good and they answer emails.

[planetary1]

too bad about the 25" rear wheel because I like the looks of the new monty stock...so stupid making people buy their tire...they could actually have a competitive stock frame if they made it 26" anybody know why they would make such an obviously poor business decision?