I would just like to say it looks like there is some nit picking going on here on the TRS, I'm currently on my third TRS, forth if I was to take into account my brothers 250rr. To be fair all modern European trials bikes are much of a muchness, they all have problems in their own way. Manufacturers build the bikes to make them as light as possible (power to weight ratio).Trials bikes are not bullet proof, if they were they would be a lot heavier and a lot more expensive. I have had many different makes and models of trials bikes over the years and yet to find one without issues in some form. Manufacturers are a business and need to make money like any other business, it is not a hobby for them. In the motorcycle industry build quality has dropped probably due to parts being sourced from other countries for a lower cost. Any trials bike ridden in anger without maintenance is bound to deteriorate. In my opinion TRS is the best of the bunch, having maintained my own bikes plus my brothers. I have found that the build quality far better than other makes, also support from Steve Saunders (TRS Importer) is second to none. Other importers should take a leaf out of his book. He will help with any issues and customer service from him is first class.
At the end of day it's down to personal preference and parting with pound notes! TRS all the way for me.
Cheers Rich (TRS Gold - TRS RR)