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Ring Andy Dawson in ohlins. He'll sort you out

Unless your competent expert level you won't gain any advantage from the bling bits on a factory model. Go standard as it's still a superb bike and try and find an ex clubman little used model, you'll be right for years

Is it possible to convert a beta 80 cable clutch to hydraulic? Any know what year they changed? thanks

My boy is 7.5 years old. He is a very tall lad for his age and is now too big for his oset. I'd like to get him onto a petrol bike, preferably a beta 80. Only problem is I can't find a medium wheeled bike for love nor money second hand. If I was to buy him a big wheel variant would he be eligible to compete with it in an ACU event? And if so what class would he be in? Im struggling to find any relevant info!!!

Some good points. I just can't find a second hand medium wheel 80 for love nor money. I'm not sure my boy is that keen that it warrants a new one. Is there anything else on the market that will plug the gap between and oset 20 and and a beta 80?

Hi. I'd like to find my boy a medium wheel 80 but it seems all you get second hand are big wheel versions. My question is can you retro fit a set of medium wheels onto a big wheel bike?

I've got a 280 rr and it's superb. My mate has got a standard 250 and it's a peach of a motor. I would say the best of the bunch is a 250rr. Unless your heavier than 16 stone or a British champs rider it's more than enough power

Hi all. Looking to move my boy up from an Oset onto a petrol bike, mainly because he's outgrowing it fast, also because the hassle of being in the middle of a wood when the batteries run out is p***ing me off! if I go petrol the only option seems to be a beta 50 or 80. I know they don't make the 50 now, so a few questions. 1. Is there any other option bar a beta? 2. Is the 50 with a clutch and 4 speed a proper trials engine as the twist and go versions were little ktm units? am I better going straight to a medium wheel 80? Yes, he's only 7 but he is a big strong lad for his age and towers over his oset 20! Thankyou all!

He's ridden the Scottish six days on it, not the scot. Whilst he can def handle a bike well and wouldn't really of hammered it, it's a lot of miles under a bikes belt, the equivalent of probably 30 or so centre trials in one week. I'm not saying it's a bad idea buying a bike that's done the ssdt, it may just be better to buy a bike that hasn't as a first bike! im going to be biased now because I've got one, but there's a cracking 250 TRS for sale on trials central. It's a beautifully built bike, small, light, and very smooth power, ideal for a bike to ride and improve on he did ride a standard 250 because I rode it this year too. Your right in saying a rider as good as him is more gentle on the bike than a clubman in the ssdt, and the bike would have kept right no doubt, I'm just saying that 1 week in Scotland can be a years work for most casual bike owners. He would have had the bike for a few trials pre Scotland, ride the ssdt then sell it as he's only riding casually these days, and has an outing every year in Scotland, bit like the Hemingway bros

He's ridden the Scottish six days on it, not the scot. Whilst he can def handle a bike well and wouldn't really of hammered it, it's a lot of miles under a bikes belt, the equivalent of probably 30 or so centre trials in one week. I'm not saying it's a bad idea buying a bike that's done the ssdt, it may just be better to buy a bike that hasn't as a first bike! im going to be biased now because I've got one, but there's a cracking 250 TRS for sale on trials central. It's a beautifully built bike, small, light, and very smooth power, ideal for a bike to ride and improve on

Morning all. Went to get my boys oset 20.0 lite out of the shed yesterday, fully charged, swithched on on the handle bar, 3 lights showing on the battery gauge, and nothing. When I say nothing, you hear the relay make the click noise but when you touch the throttle there is a slight response where the wheel turns a fraction then it cuts out. Repeat process and it does it again but nothing more. It was fine when we put it away after a dry ride. Any thoughts???

Sorry, got that a*** about face. Meant to say a 240 chassis with a 300 or more modern equivalent engine. Just be careful because the most popular series by far is the Kia rounds and you can't use acm engines for a start. Ive got a fairly well sorted 240 with original engine. You'd be hard pushed to beat one of these. A really nice majesty is also a cracking little bike, something like a 200, as is a nice tlr Honda, but be prepared to to have a large cheque book for one of those!

He's referring to a fantic 300 with a 240 engine, hence 340

Forget an oko. 1 is great and the next is *****! Get a new dellorto from euro carbs. Runs spot on and isn't near as temperamental as a keihin

lets hope mr raga keeps going too because if he gives up Toni will win it on a ty 175! If busto doesn't up his game this year then there's no one else will even come close. It's a strange one!

To be fair what were the odds on it being like Spain in Scotland and Scotland in Spain?

So I take it you didn't watch Carlos Casas breeze up a pile of sections on his 300 4rt? Fact is there were no 'big names' on a 4rt. It's all about the rider, not the bike. Dougie would have won on any current make including a 4 stroke. If you want a bike to flog over a long distance you'll still struggle to beat a 4rt

I'm not saying there is anything wrong with the gg. It's a fantastic bike to ride, but I've had one, and a Sherco, and for me the build quality is similar. If your jack price or Michael brown and you can ride 180 sections in Scotland without touching a rock with anything but the tyres, they are perfect, but if your a wobbler like me it's not long before footrest hangers start twisting on the frame and pegs hang back. The alloy frame and bolt on hangers on the trs are mont like in build and seem to stick it a lot better... speaking from experience!! it my be trivial but I got p****d off paying 5.5-6k for a bike and the frame bending on the first footpeg impact!

They are both great to ride but the build quality of the TRS is far superior

Don't buy a gasser. You'll regret not waiting for the TRS. 150% better build quality

Whatever you do try a TRS first. It's so easy to ride, not unlike a gg, but build quality is a lot better. The 250 RR is the d's b's!

I think the 'random ballot' involves a lot of back scratching...

The 250 RR will be lighter , £1100 cheaper, easier to work on, and more reliable, and it's a fantastic ride. I rode a 250 ice hell and for all it's technology it didn't bring anything extra to the ride compared to my sherco!

For the record I asked SS to change the keihin on my 280 RR back to the dellorto on the standard bike as I prefer dellorto reliability, and it runs as clean as and efi bike I've ever ridden. Who needs it!!!

I picked up my 280 RR over the weekend. My mate picked up his standard 250. We both rode yesterday. My bike is fantastic from a suspension point of view, its definitely worth the extra for the reiger. My mates 250 is a peach, maybe I might have been better going for the 250 engine. In summary the mix of the 2 would be a fantastic package. Don't doubt the ability of the 250, unless your btc level it's got plenty of beans!