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Hello! I found this place after a quick google on tinternet so thought I best sign up and say Hello. (Worked for Adele!) Iv been into bikes since I was a little kid, starting in the field at 9yrs old on an old DT125 then doing my CBT at 16 and full test at 17. Iv ridden most diciplines (mostly road based) and currently own 10 bikes, ranging from an R1 through a KTM525 to a mini moto and some mopedathon racers, but trials is the one thing iv never done, I was an avid fan of kickstart as a kid and my oldest brother had a TY175 years back. Last year I bought my youngest (he is 6) a little beta 50 as a step up from the PW50 he was riding, so have decided I'm now too goin…

Gving some thought to returning to the trials scene. I started a long time ago - 27 years to be precise - and gave up when the born again road bike bug caught me. I have been attending trials over the last year as either a spectator of observer and although I enjoyed it. it's not the same as actually competing. Thing is, if I'm going to take trialsing up again, i don't knpw what type of bike to buy. I don't have a wadge of money ( kids at uni, etc) but I'm not going to skimp and buy a nail. I quite fancy getting myself a twinshock fatic or the like and then compete on the clubmas course, but will I end up frustrated with the bike ?? Also it sems to me that the twin s…

Just saying hello, We have just got our selves a Gas Gas JTX270. We are looking for some more practice places locally, been recommended a couple of places in the Cotswolds but were wondering if there was anywhere closer. Also looking for any contact info for any local clubs?

Hi everyone just joined and what a great site, i have only been into trials for about six years got myself a TY175. I bought last week and it came on Friday a Majesty fuel tank off eBay, the guy has tank and seat units

Hello All, I'm relatively new to this sport so I'll be busy reading for a while. I'm 57 years old and grew up in RHode Island. Relocated to NJ where I married a Jersey girl and had a couple of great kids. I've got back into trials after a 38 year absence. Riding the New England Trials Association series in the C novice class. I believe it's time to move up to senior B as I am scoring most events in the single digits. I'll be posting with questions about that. I'm in this for the fun it. Not really concerned with awards or recognition of any kind. Just love the time on the bike with friends and being in the woods. Hope to see you all out there!??✊️

EDIT: Sorry, silly question removed.

Hello everyone! I've only been doing trials for a couple of months now and I am really enjoying it. I have included a video in the post so you can see the sort of stuff I get up to Hope you enjoy it and if you feel like leaving any tips for me they are appreciated (I'm 15 by the way)

Hi Everyone, As the title states i am new to the site and after some info regarding getting started, local clubs / Contacts / places to ride etc etc. im currently looking at purchasing a Cota 247 and wondered if anyone has any info on them etc also. I live in Prestonpans near Edinburgh so if anyone has any contact details or indeed goes out riding themselves would love some help etc. Hope to hear from you soon Andy

Hello, Total noobie here thought I'd start with this forum. I live in Orange County, California and looking to give the sport of trials riding a go. I grew up racing motocross in my younger days and have been an avid street rider for the last decade or so. Trials riding has always peaked my interest and decided that 2020 would be the year to give the sport a go. The SoCal Trials Association seems to be a good group and looking forward to riding with the group here shortly. I am 35, 200 pounds and looking at picking up either a Beta 250 or possibly a 2017 Vertigo Combat that recently came up for sale in NorCal. Seems like Beta would be the safest choice in regard…

Hi guys, Some may remember an event at Eadensfield just outside of Dronfield. It's where you'll find me this year. I only started trials riding 2 years ago but didn't ride at all last year due to work. I'm back on it this year though and really want to enter a few trials. My current ride is a 2006 Gasgas 280 but I'm looking for a Beta 250 4t so if you know if any for sale then let me know Cheers Dave

Hi all my name is stuart and i have been riding bikes since i was 5 im no stranger to super moto's, enduros and sports and naked road bikes but trial biking is completely new to me. After a nasty scare on my super moto a few months ago ( relating to the bike taking a horizontal lie down with me on it) i have decided to sell my much loved toy, and try and find another expensive, adrenaline filled, slightly slower way of fun to take up my free time and to meet some interesting people along the way. My bike will be for sale shortly after a few problems have been ironed out, so i will be on the hunt for a bike,,, what bike to get ?????????? im 6ft2 and average build. i was he…

Want to have another go at trialing, nothing too adventurous, after fifty years absence. Going to organise a one to one session at Blackshaw Moors before I buy anything. Trying to amass as much info as poss before the leap! I have attended some local meets in Derbyshire and Staffordshire and met some grand, helpful folks. Andrew.

hi newby here, been riding about 5 months now and absolutly love it, cant get enough! havin been lucky enough to move to the yorkshire dales this year found theres acres of playground now ive got to know the locals who have shown me where to ride. my only problem is I keep falling off, big time, in five months two broken ribs a broken thumb and just this week fractured my wrist not to mention the constant barrage of bruises that are constantly on my legs (wife keeps askin, u call that fun?) **** yes... ive never done a sport where ive hurt myself so much though, still i cant stop myself from getting out there, in pain or not. do or did a lot of you guys out there do a…

Hi "Mudpluggers", Been using this Brill site for some time now, signed up for a subscription, worth every penny Andy, I have never rode a Trials bike in my life but I used to take my younger Brother around the North East in the late 70's on his Bult 125, My Son Scott got into it 4 years ago and Im playing the Supporting role again, I love the Atmosphere, the People and I really need the weekly excersise. The one thing I can participate in is our Restoration of a 1977 Ossa 350 We have been working on this since Sep06 and are just about to put all the pieces back together, I am going to make my Debute at age 53 this Spring on the easiest of easy courses that I can find.…

Hi All, Just purchased a mint 2015 Montesa Cota 4RT and looking forward to getting some practice and entering my first trial (and hopefully not embarrassing my self too much 😆) early next month.Like many on here i presume, I've been a road rider all my life ( 58 years young!) and suddenly found an itch that needed scratching, being a bit of a tinkerer ill be scouring the forums for some "how to" tips and tricks and no doubt ill be asking some basic newby questions 🙄 Regards John.👍

HI all This is my 1964 Tiger Cub TR20, which has been heavily modified (I was told by Comerfords) which I have owned since the mid 70's. It wasn't a runner when I bought it and since then various storage periods haven't been kind to it. I am now in a position to do it justice and a full restoration. I am going to need advice on electricals, but the oily bits I am comfortable with having worked on various marques over the years. I have the handlebars but they have been removed for transportand ease of storage. Wil certainly be seeking advive as time goes by. Thanks for looking

Hi all. New beta techno 250 owner here from west Scotland. Bought as a non runner (no spark). Like pretty much all techno's I've seen mentioned on forums the wiring is a rat's nest and seems to be an issue related to the kill switch. Currently having so much fun with the original wiring diagram 🙄 Wish me luck

hello, im back to riding trials bikes after 20 years(just pottering around and watching), just brought a 1984 yamaha ty125 so i can take it on the road until i pass my full test. anyway i have 3 questions to start. a) Is there any trials shops in sussex? i want to get a trials helmet but dont know what size to get? B)I have some o'neal motorcross boots and they are very heavy are trials boots lighter? c) and finally when is the next trial in the brighton area? please help!

Hi guys an girls, newbe here, never been to a trials event or been on a trials bike, i am from the supermoto world and have had to take early retirement due to injurys, been of a bike for over a year now due to a bad crash in the British championships and i am now looking for a new 2 wheeled sport and this has drawn the short straw, i am from Hampshire and will be buying a trials bike in the next few weeks, need to know what, where and when, 2st or 4st, i am a 4st man myself, i have never really got on with 2st, whats the best way to go ? where is the best and most helpfull dealer, when is the next event near me, any good clubs to join ??? Oh and the card is behind the b…

Hi, I've been thinking about getting into trials for the last few months now. I currently ride a CR250 in MX which I love. Not been into it long and am still pretty slow lol but I really enjoy it. I've rode bikes on the road for the last 8 years although I'm selling my ZX7R at the minute hopefully to replace it with a trials bike. I'm only looking to spend around £1500 max tbh. My main hobby is MX but I'm I terested in trials so I can get more bike time for less money. All the MX tracks are shut with the rain we've been having and I'm getting fed up. Also I could practice at home or some land at work without it costing anything. I'm in the west midlands Wolverhampton …