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Does anyone know when Cumberland County's Memorial Trial (16th Nov) is to be rescheduled? No info on the website as yet. I was just wondering what the new date is, if it's been decided yet? Thanks Oz

Yep, it tastes of strawberries too! It's also bright blue, so it's easy to see if you've added it to your fuel.

That's a shame, I was always impressed with the value, ordering from Oset directly in the past. Most of the parts are from push bikes, so it might be worth a look around to see what's compatible.

It's hard to believe all the components add up to less than a whole bike but if they do then go for it, sounds like a fun project you could do with your lad. My only concern is the 16" bike for an 8yo, it might be a touch on the small side. Maybe take him to a local dealer where he can have a sit on a 20".

Great advice everyone, thanks Izzy moved up to the 16" 36v very easily, a little hesitant at first but he stands up much more than he did on the 12.5 Now I'm looking at pictures thinking "how long before he grows out of this one?" I'm glad we went for the 36, the power is fine for him (although it had a 9yo in tears when she rode it up a wall - that's what happens when mothers are left to supervise!).

I considered a radio controlled kill switch mod but I think the range was only about 200ft.

I think I read somewhere that there was a problem with the gauge of the cable that links the two batteries on some of the 16 24v. Might be worth checking.

Thanks, this is just outside our house, Askam, Cumbria, England. It's quiet handy, it's common land so the lal' lad can just ride around there. Thanks for the advice, I'll have a look at the bars on his bicycle, if those are not suitable I'll head down the bike shop. I think the 36 is the way forward then. It'll have to be a Christmas pressie. Should hopefully get more than 12-18 months before he grows out of this one!

Thanks Pete, well his birthday is coming up soon. Did they go to the 24v or 36v?

Hi, My lad is nearly 4 and the 12.5 is looking a bit small. I don't really want to our faze him by moving him to a bike too big for him. I tried using the adjustable stearing head from my bicycle but it didn't just raise the handle bars it also move them forward quiet a lot which seemed to have a drastic effect on the bike's geometry. I think he'll be ready around Xmas time to move up, but until then does anyone have any ideas how to make his 12.5 bigger and therefor easier for him to ride?

Fun and games, with Izzy (aged 3.5) I really enjoyed some of the other posts, they've given me some great inspiration to get some more varied practice for Isambard.

I know the Westmorland MC were originally planning a two day event this weekend but it has been postponed. I haven't found anything on the local club's websites or on TC, and the local garage didn't have TMX today! Where is everyone (from the South Lakes) going this weekend? Oz

45 miles, no problem. Plus you can get the trials bike anywhere which will probably annoy the cyclists (bonus)!

So am I the only person who gets tired of trailing through different sources to find what's on? Thanks, Does anybody know who to contact in the Northern Centre? That's interesting, but rings a distant bell now you mention it.