I'm looking to buy a pre 65 trials bike to one day compete in the Scottish and other pre 65 events.
I am a modern trials rider and the pre 65 scene seems a bit of a mine field...I am 6 foot 5 and 105kg's so it needs to be something with reasonable power, although I appreciate it's not going to perform like a modern trials bike.
I like the look of the tiger cubs and I know someone who has a good one for sale (230cc), but people tell me they can be a pain to set up. BSA C15 also seems like a popular option, but reasonably heavy? And I think a Bantam would be underpowered?
If anyone can provide a bit of advice, that would be greatly appreciated.
I have a 1978 TY250, but it's very flat when accelerating from the bottom. I have taken the flywheel weight off and that made a difference, but it's still quite flat and needs livening up.
Advice for buying pre 65 bike
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Hi All,
I'm looking to buy a pre 65 trials bike to one day compete in the Scottish and other pre 65 events.
I am a modern trials rider and the pre 65 scene seems a bit of a mine field...I am 6 foot 5 and 105kg's so it needs to be something with reasonable power, although I appreciate it's not going to perform like a modern trials bike.
I like the look of the tiger cubs and I know someone who has a good one for sale (230cc), but people tell me they can be a pain to set up. BSA C15 also seems like a popular option, but reasonably heavy? And I think a Bantam would be underpowered?
If anyone can provide a bit of advice, that would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks.