Is there anyone into trials on here?

[TheHighlander]

I've just got back into having owned quite a few offroad bikes.

I picked this up on Wednesday

2018 Sherco Factory ST 300

And luckily enough I had a titanium header pipe off my old sherco and it fitted straight on.

Previously had a 2016 ST300, Beta 300 2017, Beta REV 3, Scorpa SY250, Gas Gas TXT

I have just parted company with my Honda CRF250 HRC Enduro bike and my 1997 fully restored Honda CR250 as it's getting harder to find places to ride and with trials the farmers allow us to use there hills etc as we don't tear it up.

Anyway here she is - It's had a very easy life going by the condition of it.

Edited by TheHighlander on Friday 23 June 10:10

[Steve Bass]

There's a few of us lurking around.

I've had a sucession of trials bikes in my life from Fantic 150's, Beta Rev 3's to Montessa's etc.

Currently running a 2023 Evo Beta 300 4t Factory and rebuilding a 2016 Evo 300 2T..

Ryan (Yazza) is our Gucci rep, running a nice Vertigo 300. He is shyte though (by his own admission ) so that balances things out

And that's a tidy looking bike for its age. Most trials bikes are thrown at the scenery with regular abandon by those trying to emulate Tony or Dougie.... Like my Evo 2T which looks like it was thrown off (or at) a mountain every day of it's existence.... But remember the credo... Chicks dig scars

Edited by Steve Bass on Friday 23 June 14:56

[President Merkin]

Not a trials guy, not even a biker but I like the look of those two beasts. My thing is mountain biking, so, being tuned into geometry on bikes, I notice they have quite steep head angles - is that to be able to lift the front more easily?

[Steve Bass]

President Merkin said:

Not a trials guy, not even a biker but I like the look of those two beasts. My thing is mountain biking, so, being tuned into geometry on bikes, I notice they have quite steep head angles - is that to be able to lift the front more easily?

primarily for ultra tight turning. You can basically turn to full lock either side and the front will stay under you. Given the low speeds involved in trials, there's no need for rake to provide higher speed stability...

[Rich_AR]

Nice!

I bought a 2022 GasGas 250 TXT recently. Never ridden a trials bike before, but wanted to learn the slower stuff for my enduro riding (KTM 300) and generally improve hill climbs that have obstacles on them. I love it, lots of fun and less injury prone (for me anyway!)

My 3rd ride out on the thing, slowly getting the hang of it.

Edited by Rich_AR on Friday 23 June 15:18

[Steve Bass]

Rich_AR said:

Nice!

I bought a 2022 GasGas 250 TXT recently. Never ridden a trials bike before, but wanted to learn the slower stuff for my enduro riding (KTM 300) and generally improve hill climbs that have obstacles on them. I love it, lots of fun and less injury prone (for me anyway!)

My 3rd ride out on the thing, slowly getting the hang of it.

probably one of the most common reasons older riders get into trials.. and then hang around because the challenge never stops, the skills and techniques are very addictive

[TheHighlander]

It's addictive. I am throttle happy so more than happy to slow things down a bit now.

Trials is somewhat peaceful but so addictive.

Being in the Highlands we have so many places to ride. We went up Ben Wyvis last year via my friends estate and it was fantastic.

[Rich_AR]

Steve Bass said:

Rich_AR said:

Nice!

I bought a 2022 GasGas 250 TXT recently. Never ridden a trials bike before, but wanted to learn the slower stuff for my enduro riding (KTM 300) and generally improve hill climbs that have obstacles on them. I love it, lots of fun and less injury prone (for me anyway!)

My 3rd ride out on the thing, slowly getting the hang of it.

probably one of the most common reasons older riders get into trials.. and then hang around because the challenge never stops, the skills and techniques are very addictive

[Gnits]

Something I have fancied doing ever watching Kick Start back in the day, In S UK it is rather difficult to just 'try', there are a number of barriers - no license plate means it is not road legal even on green lanes, I have no van or trailer to transport a bike to a viable place and the number of training places where I can use a rented bike are sparse.

However I have tried Inch Perfect Trials near Clitheroe a couple of times and have rather enjoyed it. If there is anyone who fancies trying it out definitely have a look at that.

In the meantime I just ride v slowly on the green lanes and wobble a lot.

[Rich_AR]

Gnits said:

Something I have fancied doing ever watching Kick Start back in the day, In S UK it is rather difficult to just 'try', there are a number of barriers - no license plate means it is not road legal even on green lanes, I have no van or trailer to transport a bike to a viable place and the number of training places where I can use a rented bike are sparse.

However I have tried Inch Perfect Trials near Clitheroe a couple of times and have rather enjoyed it. If there is anyone who fancies trying it out definitely have a look at that.

In the meantime I just ride v slowly on the green lanes and wobble a lot.

You could use a hitch/tow bar carrier on something with a half decent tow bar tongue weight. You don't need a van or a trailer and these things store easily in the garage or shed.

[President Merkin]

Steve Bass said:

primarily for ultra tight turning. You can basically turn to full lock either side and the front will stay under you. Given the low speeds involved in trials, there's no need for rake to provide higher speed stability...

Cheers Steve, I forgot about this thread - appreciate the answer, it's always good to learn something new.