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I'm enjoying it. My first reaction was... trying to be a bit too clever, but now give a good laugh at it.

I listened to Cabestany's podcast interview.... Seems like professional observers for Trial GP, would be quite an added expense?

It's not definitive, just my experience.... I've ridden newer Beta Evo 125's and Sherco/Scorpa 125 has more everywhere... bottom. middle, and top. I rider I know who had a Beta Evo 125, and now he rides a 200 and a 300SS. He got a ride on a newer Sherco 125, and he was impressed.

If you are in North America there is less change, as bikes in that market keep the Ohlins shock for 2021.Other markets switch to Reiger for 2021.

All the bikes are good, and have certain minor pluses and minuses in ownership. I've owned standard Gas Gas and Scorpa 125's. I presently ride a 2018 Scorpa 125 Factory. I've ridden Beta Evo125 and TRS 125RR. You don't say if you're a youth or adult rider? I'm an adult on a 125. I prefer it for ease of starting and lighter feeling. It does take more commitment and precise technique, especially in wet conditions doing larger obstacles and big hills. Pretty simply stated, the Sherco/Scorpa 125 is the engine of the class powerwise. TRS felt like everyone thinks a 125 feels. TRS125RR engine is getting a revision for 2021 though, so might have improved power.

Grattarola said he's ready to return to TrialGP class, after his second Trial2 World Championship. I imagine he'll be staying on Beta and replacing Dibs. Before the announcement I thought Dibs would possibly swap spots with Grattarola and drop down to TR2 with Beta. Best of luck to him in the next part of his life.

Buy the 200. It has enough power and with 6 speeds you can trail ride it. If and when you out grow it, the 200 will retain a good value when you sell it to go bigger.

I had a 240 and a 300. I'm small at 5'6' and the 300 just seemed taller and more awkward. The 240 seemed lower and more agile. The 300 never felt like too much power, but flywheel was more than I liked. I always wanted a 200, as I'm really a small bore guy at heart, but they didn't work well on our big hills.

There is a video where Sammy Miller talks about his first home built trials bike,it's geometry and how it's essentially the same a modern bike.... 63.5 degree steering head angle and 53 inch wheelbase. Jerry Young the first USA National Trials Champion and Father of Ryan Young 6 times USA National Champion, told me basically the same thing.... His first bike which he still owns and rides, a 1967 Triumph Cub converted from road to trials, has the same wheelbase and steering head angle as his 2019 Sherco. The main change over time has been the reduction of weight and lowering of the center of gravity.

Did you buy your bike from a new Gas Gas dealer who isn't really a trials shop?

Jitsie sells aftermarket Tech fork springs and Ohlins shock springs. Lightest springs available are still for a 80kg/176lbs rider though. https://www.jitsie.com/en/front-fork-springs/51252-spring-for-tech-front-fork-aluminium-39mm.html https://www.jitsie.com/en/rear-shock-springs/51248-spring-for-ohlins-rear-shock-absorber.html

This from an ACU Facebook post.... ACU Ltd Chairman, Roy Humphrey commented, “While social gatherings of more than six people will be banned in England from 14 September, the UK government advice has confirmed that organised sports and activities can continue. Our motorcycle events are organised and provided Organisers follow the guidance issued through our individual Risk Assessments, then the venues are Covid-19 secure, but, initial Local Authority approval will still be required prior to any planned event as there may be increased local measures in place that differ from national guidelines”

Possibly switch to the same Renthal bars that were on the 300RR?

Doesn't Ray Peters advocate running the Tubliss set up on tube type front trials tires?

Don't forget the exhaust side, as it could be restricted. At your bikes age and with the fact that it was poorly cared for before you got it, I would remove clean the whole exhaust system and repack the silencer.

Betas look good in white! Fork guards are a good addition for New England rocks.

Very nice! Enjoy!

The reverse fuel tank/air box arrangement of that vintage Sherco can be somewhat problematic.

3 different power modes help with that according to this vid. ?

Are Michelin X 11's available in Canada, or just X lites?

I ride an '18 Scorpa 125 Factory, with the updated '19 clutch spring and it's a much lighter pull than before. Another guy I ride with, did it to his '17 Scorpa 250 Standard and is very happy.

So was it a good difference with the S3 Digit lever?

10:10 in this BVM Vlog of Dutch GP, Bou's bike gets weighed after the first lap.

Pat Smage gives some tips in this video. I have small hands and run the S3 lever on my clutch.