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Could you elaborate please Dabster?

On the same subject ..I've heard that you shouldn't use an IRC tyre at an ACU trial because the ACU handbook stipulates that the rear tyre should have a 1:1 aspect ratio ( sidewall ), which the IRC does not..I beleive it sits lower to the rim? can anyone confirm this urban rumour?

:)Trialsmatt asked :- ''is the 2006 250 pro snappy or not because i herd that the 2005 was a snappy''. I 'd like to hear someone elses answer to this as I have been riding my mates 250cc'05 gasser and comparing it to my sherco 250 cc '04. The gasser is very tame compared to the sherco ---and--- the sherco seems to grip better !!?? Opinions please !

Nearly time for a new rear tyre so does anyone have a specific recommendation ? Which make..Michelin- Dunlop- IRC-..etc. Whats the best for grip / cost/ wear/ puncture resistance/ rim deflection ( ooh err!)....etc. All input welcome .Ta !

Hmmm......petrol..+...hot plate/blow torch = no need to pluck my eyebrows for six months- methinks !

C'mon doughboy ,spill the beans, give us a few tips .

Hey car man --you will certainly be able to find a course to ride to suit your ability ( I started when I was 30 ).Most trials have 2 or 3 courses to ride:- Easy ( beginners) Middle ( clubman ) Hard ( expert) For me that is the beauty about the sport of trials- its as hard or as easy as you want it to be. Have fun

Yes -- optimax is very good -- I use it all the time in my Sherco 250. It cuts down on all the little pinking and knocking noises. As for that 'creosote' smell -- yes it reeks

Not a good advert for GasGas build quality-- I mean you hear about gear levers and kick starts falling off Pro models but an entire front end assembly?! I would'nt care but the best part of the bike is missing- that fab steering front end

Here's a pic of Shirley ( the sherco !--- not me). Dig those matching sherco trainers

Ok ..next question -- Where can I buy one ?

Thanks very much fellas for you replies- all inputs are appreciated. I've been working on the 65 mm suggestion but like copemech has stated it seems like the spring is far too taught to reach that level of sag ( I weigh 95 kg ), it makes the rear tyre spin up too easily. I shall endeavour to persevere.

I've missed something here-- what is it and what does it do? More importantly--can you put knobblies on it and get it through a section?