matthias87

Thanks for all the good answers that keep coming in! Maybe it doesn't have to be a Beta or a Honda then, as it seems like all the brands are of similar strength. And yes, it's a 2-stroke I'm looking for. Seems like I don't have to be too worried about fuel range also, can bring som extra gas in the backpack for longer rides. Someone mentioned the high speed stability. I'm aware that the steering geometry isn't the best for high speeds, but I will mostly be crusing along trials, not so fast, and just jump on all the fun things I can find. Not so much high speed riding. I think the trial will be a really fun bike

I think it's hard to not be concerned about the frame. I've seen several break, including my friends. And Dupont have broken a few, and even though he clearly is more talented, I intend to ride the same sized jumps. Can someone confirm if the Beta and Honda frames are stronger? Yes, I will try my friends trials bike before I buy anything Oh, that was one big jump But it's also a good landning, so it shouldn't break there. If you do big drops I believe the landning sometimes will be tougher on the bike actually.

No, I am aware that it's not the best choice, but I believe it's the best choice that won't disturb the neighbours to much Oh, that's often! "Following the guidelines set in the owners manual", how often is that usually? The only thing I found was 60 hours, but that sounds too long? Yes, the packing will be checked often then. Maybe I could change brakes to something more trail friendly then? Thanks for the answer!

Thanks for your answer! How do other people that ride trails on the trials bike do then, if this type of riding will destroy the bike in short time? Ok, but I've read so much different thing about maintainance. I won't be at the top of the revs consistantly, the trails here won't allow it. Should every 15th hour be enough for service? Ok, so oil packing won't be a problem as long as I use the proper oil mix? Regards, Matthias

Hi Michael, Thank you No, I don't plan to be doing actual trials events, just want a lighter, more flickable and more silent trail bike, as we would disturb the neighbours to much if we rode our enduro bikes there. The KTM Freeride would also sound too much I think. I'm not sure I want the lightest trials bike though as I've seen a lot (mostly Duponts) trials bike that break. I intend to do pretty much jumping and some big drops (3-5 meters to landning), just like in the movie. Are the Ossa Explorer and Sherco-X strong enough, or should I look for a Beta or a Honda, which my friend told me are the strongest bikes. Today I ride a KTM EXC 400, but planning on getting a EXC 250 instead. No problem, I just appreciate that you took the time and try to help me out! /Matthias

Hello everyone! I'm new to the trial scene, primarly I'm an enduro rider and a mountain biker, but now wants to get my first trials bike. I do not intend to ride my bike as a classical trials bike only, I also wan't it for riding on the land that one of my friends own, and that will be mainly trails riding and freeriding. I will also ride the bike on the mountain bike freeride course that we built there (http://vimeo.com/78294596). My questions are these: - Can I use a trials bike for this type of riding? I guess I will have to change the sprockets so it will work better in a little bit higher speeds and also adjust the suspenion a bit harder so I will not bottom out everywhere. Do I have to do anything else? - What will the service intervals be? I've read it's everything from 15 to 60 hours for oil change and will I have to service the bike more often if I ride it like I intend to do? What will I have to do more the cleaning the air filter and changing gear oil? - What bike should I aim for? I've heard the GasGas frames are weaker and that Beta and Honda have the strongest frames? This is pretty important for me as I will jump a lot with the bike, and I have seen many bikes that brake on youtube - I've been told that it's not good for the bike if I use it for both classical trials riding (meaning not rev up much) and also freeriding in the same session as it will make the bike REALLY warm and possible the exhaust can catch fire? I think this sounds really strange, but that's what I've been told. Is it true? I think that's it for now. If anyone would like to help me out with these questions I would be really thankful! Regards, Matthias