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  1. Hi Pete I live in Ely and ride with the Cambridge Matchless club which is just over the border in the South Midland centre. There is also the Norfolk and Suffolk Junior MCC (which caters for adults in trials) and Norwich Viking MCC. In addition, if you are a beginner, there is the Dabbers club (which is non-ACU). They are very good for beginners and those that don't want to climb impossible steps (!) but tend to get oversubscribed on entries so you have to plan ahead. All of these clubs have websites, are very friendly and within a reasonable travelling distance of Bury St. Edmunds (most events will be within an hour's drive). Look forward to seeing you. Nick
  2. Does the 4t have the new (hydro formed) frame, or is it the old frame, painted red?
  3. I also live in Cambridgeshire. Depending on your ability, there's the Dabbers (AMCA) club which is great for starting out. Alternatively, there is the Cambridge Matchless club and the Nene Valley club. All of these clubs have websites and run a number of trials. The Cambridge club also runs a Summer series on a Friday evening which can be good fun. With regard to bikes, I'm a bit of a Beta person - any Rev-3 (except 2000 model, particularly 2007 or 2008) would be great. You should be able to find one within your budget. I also agree with Huski about the budget, but 1500-1750 should get you a decent, late Rev-3. Good luck!
  4. Hi. I converted my 07 Rev 3 wheel to fit my 2010 Evo. I think that Lampkins may do a conversion kit (they certainly did, but may not any more). All that was required was to machine new spacers to get the sprocket in the right place and then machine spacers for the disc to get that in the centre of the caliper. I can't remember the exact dimensions as I did the conversion about 2 years ago but I think I posted them on here so you may be able to search for them! It works fine and has been used in the SSDT (no greater test!) several times with no problems at all. Nick
  5. They're definitely still about - have you tried ringing them (01933 312827).
  6. Although I've never bought a bike from Richard Allen, I've known him for many years and I think if he's looked it over, it will be a good bike. I also agree with the other posts that the Beta will probably be a better bike simply because it's newer (but then I've always been a Beta man!).
  7. It should be noted that the Scott regs state that anyone entering a section before the preceding rider has completed it does so at their own risk - if the preceding rider holds them up or causes them to stop them its their tough luck. I saw one rider have to hop and balance while the preceding rider got out of the way - I must admit that I wasn't sure whether it is marked as no-stop, or stop allowed.
  8. Really well put together - must have taken ages!! Sections look awesome - amazing what these top guys can do and I'm sure the video (though brilliant) doesn't do the sections justice!
  9. I haven't got round to trying it myself (yet) but a friend used alloy wheel cleaner (the liquid) and his Evo exhaust came up a treat.
  10. nickytricks

    Beta 420 4t ?

    Looking at the results of the Bootle Normandale round, I see that Neil Gaunt is down as riding a Beta 420. Does anyone know anything about this?
  11. I would exercise caution as you will effectively be picking the bike up by the airbox, via bolts that go into brass inserts in the nylon airbox. I just pick up my evo using the rear wheel rim.
  12. Its also well worth looking at the Dabbers Club (www.dabberstrialsclub.co.uk). They are an AMCA club (one of the few in this area) that caters specifically for beginners and riders of older bikes. They tend to run events in the Cambridgeshire and West Norfolk area and are extremely well supported and an excellent place to start. Nene Valley are also an excellent club (I've been riding their trials for more years than I care to remember!) but their sections are of a harder standard than those at the Dabbers club. With regard to the Beta Rev-3, they are a great bike (I've had two, an '06 and an '08) - the only common faults are corrosion in the water pump causing coolant to leak into the gearbox oil (looks milky in the sight glass) and the stator can go (no warning, just won't go!). I've had both of these problems and would still recommend them very highly. Good Luck - its a great sport.
  13. A (trials riding) friend has asked for any pros and cons of the Oset bike against the Mecatechno bike as he is looking to buy his 6-year old son one to replace his current PW50. Any information would be really helpful.
  14. May be I'm not very sharp (I am the passenger, after all) but the link says nothing about trials. Is it a demo only, or a proper trial?
  15. Just seen in 'the paper'. Anyone know any more about this??
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