marty66

I go to a trial for the fun not to chase points or the admiration of others. I look at each section and if I feel it's beyond me I don't ride it. It's not a world championship it's a Sunday meet. Not everyone likes the same thing and what works for one may not work for another. A Fantic may be a better bike than the Mar but so is a 2015 Gas Gas, it's all relevant. I like the Mar, for me it works and surely that's all that matters

Never ridden the ty but it's a bike that's never floated my boat. You don't tend to see too many on the trials either but again I suppose that's down to what's in and what's not. The clutch on the Mar is light and easy to use so I'm betting that's had some work as well.

Would have to admit the bikes had a few mods Inc work on the brakes which to say again worked great. Iv read plenty on here ref the poor braking of the Mar so was very suprised when on a day like today braking was the least of my problems

Must agree. Iv only seen one other ossa at the few trials in attended and after riding one I Carnt understand why. The bike got alot of attention today and some commented how they've had a Mar and loved it. Suppose it's down to fashion, at the moment it seems to be Fantics that's the bike to ride.

So today's trial was wet and slippy to say the least but was still great fun. How was the Mar? I'm buying it. I found it so much easier to ride than the Fantic mainly because of how the powers delivery. I'm a very novice rider and the Mar brings the power in slowly which makes it turn smoother and the bike nicer to ride,and because I'm not worrying about the bike lurching forward it's one less thing on my mind as I learn to ride.I was suprised by how hard the Mar is to stall meaning I didn't need to use the clutch as much. Both front and rear brakes work spot on just as good as the Fantic. I took the chance between sections to practice full lock turns and again found them easier to do and keep balanced. I'm sure from today's outing I'm going to enjoy this bike alot. Watch out Dougie Lampkin ???

Well tomorrow I'm doing a trial on a borrowed 250 mar to see how I like the bike before buying one. Already had a little play around the yard on it and was impressed on how smooth it was compared to the fantic iv been riding. The power comes in so steady with no snappy jumpy movement which also made it great to turn tightly. Hopefully the weather will turn for the best and the trial won't get cancelled. Will post how I get on and how the bike rode.

Thanks for the comments. As you say goudrons other twinshock bike like Fantic etc are getting daft money. All I'm in it for is the fun not the glory so all the daft expensive mods mean nothing to me. keep me informed about your bike for sale

Hi everyone. I'm new to twin shock trials and having ridden a few borrowed bikes I'm now ready to look at buying my own bike. I'm being drawn to the Ossa Mar and would like to know if this bike would be suitable? I'm 49yrs old 5ft 6 tall Weight is 9 1/2 stone All comments welcome Thanks

Hi to everyone. New to trials so going to be asking plenty of questions.(sorry in advance) Thanks