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But of course people can view things very differently and one person's idea of good is another person's idea of tat.

I think that some sellers aren't too bothered as they probably don't really want to sell. Some of course simply will not haggle and want the asking price and nothing but the asking price.

So let's say that I, as a newbie with no previous knowledge of trial bikes, rolls up to buy an advertised twinshock. If the mod had been done well how would I know if the suspension was original or not ? My guess is that I wouldn't have a clue.

I'm going to take the plunge into the world of trial riding soon and whilst I have plenty of off road gear I have nothing specific for trials. I've searched on here and also been googling but so far drawn a blank. I know I could go mail order but the main things I'm after are boots and helmet and I really would like to try them on before buying. So any links, contacts for clothing shops in East Anglia would be most appreciated. Thanks very much.

Thanks Old trials fanatic and thanks to everyone who has replied. Most informative and appreciated, thank you all. In answer to your question Old trials fanatic, I haven't done a trial as yet but I know I want a friendly and enjoyable atmosphere and I want to enjoy my riding. I suspect these are the main targets for me and I equally suspect I'm going to prefer easy sections. Maybe I can relate this to trail riding in that I preferred a leisurely bimble with no awkward and difficult bits whereas most around me liked big challenges of 3 foot deep bogs and the like. I don't do fear, I'm not keen on pain and I'm not bothered about winning at all. I suppose I would like to improve over time. I enjoy a bit of bike maintenance and tinkering but I'm not a mechanic. I'm not concerned about a twinshock going up in value and I think I'd rather they didn't. And I'm taking my time before deciding. Thanks again everyone.

Thanks for the excellent replies people, most appreciated. I was leaning towards twinshock but I'm now going a little towards modern. I think. I see Dabbers got a couple of mentions here and their next event on 6th. February is on my calendar so I'll be there wandering about and asking questions. Thanks again.

So here I am around retirement age and last weekend I watched my first ever trial. And not before time you may add. Dashed enjoyable it was as well and now I rather fancy giving it a go. I'm unsure whether to plump for an old twinshock bike or go for something more modern. Pre 65 is not a consideration simply on cost. I do prefer the look of twinshock bikes and it seems, in my limited experience perusing these forums, that there may be more trials for these bikes for beginners. I assume that twinshocks will be heavier than modern and spares will be more difficult although possibly bikes like Bultaco and Montesa may be a bit easier than others. No scientific analysis here simply a gut feeling on information I've come across. But of course twinshocks come with a seat and I

Now I know very little about this trials game and I was over on another forum recently asking some basic trials questions and was told to get myself over here as this is the place to find out all about it. So, here I am and good evening.