sergioNMD

Same here. I bring spares to long rides in the mountains, but for races, only lubricants, tools, fuel, energy bars and a change of clothes. If anything important breaks, I'd retire.

I think I should use a Montesa 348 for races then... It works!

True. But then again, all trials bikes de-evaluate way too quickly....

valter Ponzo's Rothmans RTL special....

They're not really new models, they just keep improving the same models, like other manufacturers should do, instead of only changing stickers every year... About "anyone actually buying them", that applies to every trials brand, the market is tiny, and with Vertigo and TRS coming up for a slice of an already tiny cake (the market).... Official numbers say Vertigo sells about 100 bikes a year on the Italian market only, and as far as I know, Vertigo owners are satisfied about their ride, but I could tell the same about Beta owners, Montesa owners, TRS owners and so on...

I really like the fact that the Vertigo guys are costantly improving their products, while some other manufacturers out there are still using 1994 engines I wonder why they redesigned the clutch and the radiator, didn't they put a new clutch and radiator on the 2018 Vertical already, less than 2 years ago? They must be really an hard working crew.... YOU deserve my money!!

New Racing Throttle Body: This gives a much faster and even more precise throttle response, throughout the rev range. All New Lightweight Chassis: For a more agile and controlled ride, whilst saving 800g over the standard frame. New Camo Graphics & Chassis Colour Scheme: Give an aggressive new look to the bike, which compliments perfectly the classic Vertigo Factory green. Complete Redesign Of The Clutch: Allowing for an even lighter, more responsive & precise feeling. Providing even the most demanding riders, the ultimate feeling of control at their finger tip. S3 Red Anodised Clutch & Brake Adjusters: Allow instant fine tuning of your Controls. New Throttle Cable Adjuster: Fine tune your throttle at the handlebar. Carbon Fibre Engine Case Guards: Added protection for the engine cases, whilst adding to the overall racing look of the bike. New Tech Factory Forks: Give maximum precision and responsive feedback to the rider. While the gold finish adds to the racing look. New Reiger 3 Way Rear Shock: Provides even smoother & more controlled Suspension travel, as well as improved traction & stability in all conditions. Vertigo Brake & Clutch Master Cylinder Covers: In anodised red. S3 Hard Rock Footpegs: In anodised red with non-slip steel pins. – New Flywheel Weight Kit 366g: Allows the power delivery of the bike to be even smoother & more controlled, helping to optimise drive and traction in all conditions. – New Radiator Design & New Fan:Improves airflow & cooling, whilst being more resistant to heavy impacts. – New Silencer Guard Spacers: Give the rider more precision & control when manoeuvring the bike. – Lanyard Type kill Switch: Competition ‘ready to race’ feature. – Ultra Light, Billet Machined, Triple Clamps: With anodised red finish. – Renthal handle bars & grips. – Dunlop GP Tyres. – Bronze Skidplate & Side Stand: Make sure the bike stands out & add a touch of class. – FIM Spec Rear Disk Brake: Competition ‘ready to race’ feature. – New Design Gear Change Lever: For improved gear changes.

I think you were correct. Checked the spark plug and it was sooty. Fuel consumption seems a little better with the dry map on, but it was suggested by the Vertigo importer that I adopt the 2018 map in place of the wet map, which should give less power but better fuel economy. Grazie!

In my personal opinion, there is so much advantage actually. You never have to adjust a carburator again, fueling is always right, wheater you are on top of the Alps or on the seaside, freezing or 40º celsius. Plus all the ease to custom fit the maps to your needs. As far as reliability goes, I've had the Montesa 4rt for 2 1/2 years, the Ossa for 2 years, the Vertigo for almost 6 months... That means 5 years of racing and riding intensely on fuel injected trials bikes, and I NEVER had a problem with injection, never needed a specialist to fix anything. I'll never buy a trials bike with a carburator again, if I have the possibility!

You should definitely come and practice trials in Italy. Don't know much about Avellino, but the Alps region is amazing for the sport....

Used to live and practice trials in Italy? Where about (if I may ask)?

Thank you. That's an interesting explanation, both yours and heffergm's one. From reading the spark plug on the Ossa, it seemed to me that it was mapped correctly, but I might be wrong. I'll research more in that direction!

Sure, transmission gears and hubs in the 2011/2012 series were faulty... The problem was, as the Italian importer told me, some mechanics rebuild using new spare, still from the faulty production...

? My 2014 Ossa was such a great bike actually, never had a problem in two years that I raced it and used it on a weekly basis.... The only ****ty thing was the Marzocchi forks, I hated those....

Hi there, I'm new to the forum... Been reading a lot of interesting replies in here. I got a 2019 Vertigo 300 4 months ago, fantastic bike... My only dilemma is about fuel economy, the bike is really thirsty... Coming from a 2014 Ossa 300, the Vertigo consumes almost twice as much! Sure, the Vertigo is more powerful than the Ossa, but the speed, riding style and trails/obstacles I use it for are the same. Has anyone else noticed this problem? I usually use the "wet" map, but I notice very little difference between the two... Could that be an issue? Could the "dry" map be more fuel efficent than the "wet" map? Thanks in advance!

Hello all, my name's Sergio and I'm from the lake region, Northern Italy. Been reading the Trialscentral forum for quite some time now, lots and lots of interesting topics and answer. I started riding in 1988 and after a 20 years break, I started again 6 years ago, I just missed trials too much, it has always been on my mind for all those years where I was busy doing something else. Got a Vertigo Vertical 4 months ago and I compete in the lower class of the Trialario championship which is held in northern Italy. Cheers to all!