General Trials Talk

After reading the front page on the SSDT where riders will in Andy's words "All 2008 SSDT competitors will find some of our new Trials Central stickers in their welcome pack when they sign on I pay my small dues to the site ! And have even offered in the past to help out with regards to sending stuff out. All I want to know is HERE IS MY STICKER / S ?????

Y`all seen this yet??? clicky

what should i buy my boy. rev 50 seems to be the machine by the results! but what,s the gas gas 50 cadet like??????. the 2009 looks the biz.

Anyone tried the "Braking" sintered pads in a trials bike on here? lots of us having a few probs with the 4rt front brake in streams so need to try other pad makes or possibly another type of disc. Thanks Just

can any one help me, im looking for a guy called alan white, he used to advertise in tmx news selling clothing. i brought some sherco gear at a very good price but have lost his number..Can anyone help?

.... after an age of dithering about i've actually bought a trials bike. i think i said when i joined this forum that i wanted to keep it cheap and cheerful and that's what i've done. its a 1999 montesa, road registered with 10 months tax and mot, i did the deal without seeing the bike but was well chuffed after my 2 hour drive to find it is in excellent condition, period, nevermind for the year. had a quick blast round the garden when i got home and was surprised at how light it feels, can't wait to get out for a proper practice. anyway, a pretty good day apart from been pulled by the gestapo and slapped with a 30 quid fine for no seat belt!

Hi, anyone know where i can get a wrap round type rear number plate for my montesa 247 as its road registered and i was thinking about getting it MOT'd Dave

Hey guys, sorry if this has been posted before (or if this is in the wrong section) but I've just noticed that Julien Dupont's DVD 'Ride the World' is now available to buy from TartyBikes. It previously only been available direct from France and depending on exchange rates was about

gearbox and premix?

So for guys that ride a LOT... like 100+ hours a season; how often are you replacing the bike, either with something new or newer? I realize this is a little more complicated that just the bike, as there's budget to consider. But I'm still curious... It's probably worth noting that I ride at an intermediate level. Which is to say there's a fair amount of crashing and banging into immovable objects involved. Obviously if you're riding at a level where this isn't the case, the bike's bound to last longer.

I'm after a modern trials bike to ride with my son when he's practicing at our local club. I've just sold my Beamish that I had owned and ridden for two years, but I have never competed. But I'm hoping to change that. People I've spoken to have recommended I go for a 250 as they're much easier on the inexperienced but I'm unsure wether to go with beta or gasgas, and then there's the jotagas. I'd ideally like to spend around the £2000, but could go a bit higher for the right bike. I know I'm probably opening a can of worms, but your advice would be much appreciated.

Hi i have just purchased a 014 beta evo 250 as my first bike as a newbie to the sport, the previous owner has taken off the flywheel weight but has given it to me in a bag of spares with the bike. As a complete novice to trials do i need to put it back on or is it better to learn without it? What is the benefit of having the weight installed? the former owner was a very experienced trials rider so i want to make sure i am not going to have trouble by leaving it off Any advice will be greatly received as this is all new to me Thanks Andy

Mine would be the Montesa

Looking at purchasing a new rear tyre. I’m new to trials and have realised the bike I’m riding has a tube fitted in the Michelin rear x11 tyre. It’s rounded it edges and looks like it’s previou been turned round but i’ve still got quite a bit of tread. I’m really struggling to get grip on wet ground. Would a fresh tyre make a big difference? Was looking at Pirelli tyres as they’re a lot cheaper (MT 43 ) are they ok or should i pay a bit more for a Michelin. Thanks

Has anybody heard of these "speed bleeders"??? Seems like a nice tool for gravity bleeds. I searched the TC forums and came up with nothing. Who has experience/opinions????? Speed Bleeder home page

Is it OK to use Iridium Spark Plugs in my 04 290 Sherco? I was thinking of trying the NGK BPR5EIX 6597 Iridium IX, but wanted to check first incase it does something horrible to my engine!

My son is capable rider. The bikes are the right size....but which one would you buy? (and why?). cheers. J.

The very best riding jacket I ever owned , whether trials riding or enduro's or comutting on a street bike !! Do they still make the heavy black waxed cotton trials master Jacket ? My first , last and only one was stolen out of a 66 mustang i used to have. And after 15 years or so of almost daily use it only had one repair on it and was still prety much waterproof ! I want a new one ! any info greatly apriciated... Glenn

Hi folks. I was looking for some advice please. I used to ride trials when I was younger and plan on getting back into it. I was looking at the beta evo 200 and wondered what the thoughts were in comparison to the 250? I would be spending am extra 1k for the 200 and I'm not sure if it is worth the extra?

Hi, Have any of you out there got one of those gold fren brake bleaders in the manual form? Are they any good? Or is it just as good and cheaper to blead from the caliper up with a large syringe? Many thanks sean