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OK. On reflection, my vote for the best trials bike ever goes to the TY80.

The red and white mud guard looks superb!

Sorry, I don't know. I've always used the cheap Halfords stuff and mixed it 50:50. Never had any problems, but that doesn't mean it's the right thing to use.

Looks like a good saving on what is effectively a new bike. It might be worth ringing around to see if any of the dealers could get close to the price for a new one; they might still have an '07 in stock and the '08's are almost upon us.

Have a look at enduro boots rather than trials boots, they have a lot more protection but you loose some dexterity. Specific MX boots will be no use as they tend to have smooth soles. Have a look HERE>

Turn up with one at our club trial and I will make a class for them but remember riders will still need to be six years old and ACU affiliated. I think they are brilliant!

Welcome to TC Mike. The advice which you've been given about the Scorpa sums the marque up well. Naturally all machines have their pro's and con's. At our level, the Scorpa is a brilliant machine and will do everything you need it to do, it's only when you get to the higher levels of the sport that riders start to notice it's limitations. As with any machine, they can and do go wrong, especially if it has been poorly maintained or abused. Middle silencers are prone to splitting, the mudguard screws can strip where they go into the air box. There isn't a lot you can do to significantly reduce the weight, but coming from trail bikes any trials bike will feel very light and responsive. Good luck with the bike, let us know how you get on with it. Pete

Ohh now I'm jealous.

Did I watch a Youtube video some time back starring a young lad in America riding one up some fairly big steps on onew of these? Does anyone have the link by any chance?

I wasn't suggesting that the TY80 is the best trials bike ever... of course it isn't. But Just think how many riders learn't to ride trials on a TY80.

If only it was that easy for me. Tried everything, I'd love to see someone fix the problem..... it's done my head in for sure!

I've been there too...... a new front and two new rears at every meeting.

Yes. With an honourable mention to the TY80

Welcome to TC Ruffy. I have had a go on the fourstrokes and they don't suit me. But then I'm a fairly average club rider. As Gizza says, the Montesa is a good choice if you want a 4t. The Beta's and Scorpa 4t tend to be a bit harder (or impossible) to find and you will have to search the site for peoples thoughts on the Sherco (say no more.) The two strokes are all pretty similar (for a beginner anyway) each has it's own fors and againsts. If you get chance to come over towards the Midlands, you are more than welcome to try my Scorpa 2t for an hour or two and another of my mates has a Gas Gas 300 you could try; it's the only real way to make your mind up. Let us know what you chosse and how you get on. Pete

Well done Alexz

As far as the leaking spokes go, I tried new tape. I tried re-seating the new tape. I've put a bead of Silcoflex all around. I've now given up and I just pump the tyre up once a week. Luckily it doesn't go down very fast. I'm sure all of the methods I've mentioned above work; but I'll be damned if any would work for me! My pal has gone through the same process with his Raga and has given up and put a tube in; but his goes down in a matter of hours! I'd love someone to show me how to get the new tape to seal.... I just don't have the knack.

Please note that although the regs state that Inspection is 'not allowed,' that INSPECTION WILL NOW BE ALLOWED for this event on the grounds of safety! On behalf of the club I would like to appologise for the change. Pete Barnett General Secretary Stratford-Upon-Avon MC&LCC

Please note that contrary to my earlier post (and the regs for the event) this trial will now be INSPECTION ALLOWED for all of the sections on the grounds of safety!

The trial will be a pre-enter event with the NO INSPECTION ALLOWED part clearly stated on the entry form. So riders will be fully aware of the nature of the event when they sign to enter. Any section that the Clerk of the Course considers to be dangerous in any way will be marked with a INSPECTION ALLOWED sign at the start. I'm just not 100% convinced it's a good idea. Thanks for your views, any other comments welcomed.

Our club is planning to run a single lap event under non stop rules which will be 'no inspection' allowed. The idea of this is to make the event very easy with wide open sections and no/very little queueing. I'd welcome any comments on this idea. Is it a good format and if not why do you think it isn't?

Sounds like a good product. Does it also act as anti-freeze in the winter? Are there any draw backs when the weather becomes cold do you know?

To see a top rider in action on a trail bike check out this I wouldn't fancy dong this section on a big KTM! Thankfully, this is the hard route in a Sammy Miller Championship round and not a round of the Trail bike championship which is all together easier!

Welcome to the Forum Stig. As you will probably find out, there are plenty of good trials bikes about for

I know this suggestion relies on having the right bike, but I've got a trail bike on which I can ride the easy route in the Sammy Miller Classic series and in Long Distance Trials. If you can have a go at some of these on either a trail or a classic (twinshock) you will find that they are brilliant value for money. Four or five hours riding, with no pressure to win on (generally) easy sections. I usually think I've ridden rubbish but still beat loads of people, so it goes to prove that the winning isn't the reason to ride for the majority. Smiles all around. Give it a go if you can.

Yes; exactly my thoughts when I started the thread.