General Trials Talk

I find Beta the hardest bike

Billy T, and John Collins, have they been informed about Trials Central?. Andy, you said Stuart C's emails contained a virus, he asked me to contact him, and we havn't seen owt from him in a day or two, wonder if he is out of action due to PC bug?

The replys about "which boot is the best" all have positive answeres, so I want to change the question to: What problems or dislikes have you had with your boots and what improvements would you like??? Things like not being comfortable when new or walking around, buckles breaking, adjusters not holding, soles wearing out quickly, not flexible enough............you get the idea. Thanks guys and gals Brewster

When applying for an ACU license do you still need the passport photo to be sent in with the application And is there anywhere I could download the application form.

I ride road bikes with a buddy at work. His only dirt bike experience was with a YZ125...two weeks on crutches afterward, so I worked long and hard to get him out on a Trials bike. I showed him all the videos and stuff, and he thought they were neat, but they jast reaffirmed that there was no way he would ever try that stuff. It's taken a year, and 3000 miles on the road bikes, but I finally got him out last week, on my two GasGases, a 280 and a 321. Guy was real pensive at first, so I did a little pit training, then we just sort of played follow the leader and I took him on a gentle trail ride through the rocks. He couldn't believe how stable the things were, and …

I vote for Montesa

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This is my idea of home improvement, a bit of bike tinkering in yer spare room!

..some advertising on this site. Good luck Andy and may you become wealthy from your endevours (not likely in this sport).

http://www.webbikeworld.com/t2/bead-breake...ead-breaker.htm Probably wouldn't do the sills much good

Does anyone know how many different types of flywheel pullers there are for the modern bikes?

I have been trying to get some interest in Trials in the Beeb for a while. Its not that they are ignoring us, its that they don't understand the sport, and don't want to understand. They know who Neil Hodgson is, lets give them something to think about by voting on mass for Dougie ! He may not beat Jonny or Neil, but if we get together we might get him on the radar. Cast your vote Voting for the 2003 BBC Sports Personality of the Year has opened on: http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/tv_and_rad...003/3222842.stm You can vote by phone, text message or online until 1800 GMT on Monday 8 December: Phone Ring 09011 110 830 with your nomination. (Calls cost 25p). Text Se…

My club's running a "conducted" trial for novices early next year - what's a conducted trial? Like a training day I'd guess...? Sorry for the daft question.

Hi, Can anyone recommend any waterproof or thermal riding gloves please. My son's always worn Hebo ones but they don't keep out the cold or the rain. Cheers.

well done andy your giving this site 110% wich is great but dont work too hard keep it up m8 and merry xmas :santawink:

No, not Dougie - he's not good enough. It's none other than our very own dark horse of the Trials world - SUBIRA!!!! :santa1:

How much play[movement] should there be in swing arm linkage.98 Scorpa,up on a stand with the rear wheel off.The play is verticle not side to side.It does not feel loose or sloppy but is there when I grab the end of the S A and move it.So how much,if any is normal?

Hi guys, can anyone help me, i was at a trial 2day and my back wheel bearings blew on me and so did 5 spokes, how much will this cost to restore back to normal REV`er :madsanta:

Just got done with knee surgery and am getting a set of asterisk knee braces for riding my woods bike. I was wondering if anyone has worn braces on their trials bike, and if they are too confining or bulky.

I know this topic has been beat to death.I just got a new pair of Novogars,comfortable from the first ride.The Alpinestars I just tossed were not comfy until they were worn out beyond repair.The straps on the novos are long enough to fit around my fat calfs unlike the alpines which needed longer straps.I am pleased so far with the Novogars.Any out there with long term thoughts on the Novos?