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Hi Dave Do you have more details on this class? Age, size of wheel, etc etc. We know e-trial bikes are here and growing for all sizes and ages, we know they are competitive with gas bikes. Currently kids in Ontario, and to my knowledge around the world on e bikes and gas bikes "compete" and have fun in the same class. Same with the adult bikes. Correct me if I'm wrong. Full marks for promoting youth in trials. Keep up the good work, cheers

French S2 Champion

EM is on / off,

That type of clutch was on the very early bikes, since last year the clutch is on / off. A gradual clutch is no different than the throttle on an electric bike. cheers

here he is practicing http://youtu.be/yFGqemeYCYI

would like to see some video if possible, thanks for the update.

- 1.5 hours on the throttle. - however, I can ride before a trial, then ride the 4 hour trial, then some test rides after the trial and then I will need to charge. - with the 15 amp charger you can charge from 0 to 80 % in 30 minutes, to 100% in an hour. - there's no need to purchase an extra battery - the classic (standard) bike comes with a 10 amp charger, the sport (comp) model comes with a 15 amp charger. - I order all my bikes with the 15 amp charger, its the only way to go imo. cheers

I'm the Canadian importer for both EM and Sherco. Just wanted to pass along some facts about EM but not promote or give my impressions. I will always say the EM is an alternative to gas, not a replacement. They are competitive with gas bikes up to expert or S2 level. You can tell the difference of riders who ride an electric bike like a gas bike and those who ride one like an electric bike should be ridden.

The nice feature with the EM is there are 4 pages of parameters you can change to adjust the bike performance. I don't recommend changing the factory settings but you can play with throttle response, engine braking etc to give the bike the feel you want. I like the EM to have roll similar to a 2t on deceleration, so I adjust the appropriate parameters for that.

Electronic clutch on the EM is used for regeneration on the down hills and dumping the clutch with throttle on. You can use it like a mechanical clutch but you soon realize it's not needed for those applications. Riding an electric bike takes about an hour or two to get use to. Then maybe 10 more hours to change your overall style. One change to get use to is there is no flywheel. Therefore when you shut the throttle off it stops, the bike doesn't continue forward with the flywheel effect. You have to think that your flywheel is controlled by your right hand. You soon adjust your riding to compensate for this change. Another change is no motor sound. You soon adjust to know exactly what you need to do with your throttle by feel. cheers

Clutch - there really is no use for a modulating clutch, the on / off clutch is for dumping the clutch with throttle on as with the gas bike. Also, when you pull the clutch in you activate a regeneration feature, great for down hill breaking and charging at the same time. Price - no gas, plugs, filters, oil etc, very little maintenance, in Canada the EM is about $1000 more than gas, I guess its up to the everyone to decide if there is real savings. Level - The bike is not intended for pro trial level riding, rather Canadian expert or french s2 level. Still very high level and not a lot of riders out there riding pro. Battery - ride before an event, during and after and then it requires a charge. However with the 15 amp charger option the battery can be recharged from 0 to 80% in 30 minutes. To full in one hour. EM is not a replacement for gas bikes, its an alternative. The bike comes in two models, Classic and Sport, sport is lighter with an upgrade on suspension, frame etc, the same bike that is used in the Championship of France. More models will be launched. cheers yes, I'm an importer but just looking to pass on some facts, not intending any promotion. http://youtu.be/hd_okiHP5u0

EM competes in S2 in the French Championship are leading. S2 is equal to the Canadian Expert Class.

I have been following the situation in France and they have taken steps to form a new organization represented by clubs. here is the article - http://www.planetetrial.com/articles.php?lng=fr&pg=38339, maybe something to think about and or learn from. cheers

Hey Derek We're in Calgary the week before and we're trying to get out to the island for the CMA National. Hope see everyone there.

Looking at the positive Canada has top notch regional championships going on, some are called east and west, some are called national, others are just darn good events. To gain more riders and sponsorship there has to be a united trials presence. Hopefully this can get done some day.

what year is the sherco?

that's correct, more torque and more linear controllable power on the 305. Try the 305 first.

I'm looking forward to the Italian feedback on the hop and stop trial. Put your translator on but it looks to me you can stop, back up, even with your foot on the ground. Intended to give the rider total freedom and make it very easy to mark. Looking forward to the creativity this may bring to the sport. http://www.infotrial.it/stop---hop.html cheers

there's nothing decided yet, I'm visiting the factory in the next few weeks, if there's anything that can be shared I will post back.

o - for go 1 - for fun (mud)

Its a great woods, single track, linear powered, enduroish, light, nimble trials like play bike. enjoy

I'm testing 2 - 2014 300's and I have many 300 and 250 2013 and 14's out there and not one issue. I did read on a thread here about raising your idle speed. More than interested to know what you find out. cheers

English translation, answers why Scorpa made the changes I believe.

CMA Trials Advisory Committee (TAC) Member Announcement: Press Release - November 22/2013 I am extremely excited to announce the members selected to the very first CMA Trials Advisory Committee (TAC). As the chairman to this new venture, it was imperative to me to make sure we have the best people, with the most experience in the country. Not only do these people hold a wealth of knowledge about riding and competing in our sport, they have a solid background in organizing high level events in Canada. I am very confident that the team we have assembled is up to the task we have ahead of us. I am also very motivated to work with all of them as they share the passion that I have, and can back it up with their wealth of experiences over a long period. Above all of that, I am proud to say that in my 35yrs of riding trials, they are some of the finest people I have ever met! Congratulations all of you! Sincerely, Steve Fracy TAC Chairman Christy Williams Richards, British Columbia Christy comes from a long line of trials riders; there are trophies in her house that date back to Ireland in 1912. Her first bike was a TY80, passed down through her sisters, Tracey and Kerry. Christy progressed through the Pacific Northwest Trials Association regional series, up to the AMA/NATC national series, starting in 1998. She won 9 U.S. National titles in 11 years. She has represented Team Canada at the Trials des Nations 10 times, as well as riding in the FIM Women's World Championships in Europe, finishing as high as 5th place in one event, and in the top 10 for championship points for 4 years. Christy has also competed in the Scottish Six Days Trial twice; in 2003 and 2006. Retired from full time National competition since 2008, she did win 2 rounds of the NATC series in 2011, and still competes in the PNTA series, as well as hosting the Super Stars 2-day event at Ioco. Ben Pospisil, Alberta Ben started his involvement in trials at a very young age from as far back as when he could barely walk, helping his father Harold organize and setup events in Alberta. In the last 15 years he and his family have been heavily involved with the sport and Ben has won 7 Alberta Championships along the way, and competed in many Nationals. He is one of the up and comers in our sport, in his province. He has aspirations of riding the Scottish Six Day Trial, and the TdN one day as well as being able to compete in FIM Gp's. Derek Thomas, Saskatchewan - Competed in first Trials at age 8. - Ontario Intermediate Champion, 1989 - 2nd foreign rider to win a US High school National, 1990 - 19 years, competed in the Canadian National Series - 10 x top 5 in Canada, 4 x top 3 in Canada - 2nd class award, Scottish Six Days Trials, 1994 - 15 FIM World Championship GP's, Best finishes being 22nd place in the '96 Canadian GP, '99 US GP - Top rider in Saskatchewan for 5 years running. - 3 x Team Canada member for the '08, '09, '13 Trial des Nations - Organized all levels of Trials events in Canada from club events, to Nationals. - A founding member of Saskatchewan's first and only nationally sanctioned Trials club. - President of the Saskatchewan Flatland Trials Association in 2009-10. - Member of the CMA, TdN Team Canada, Strategic Planning Committee . - Vice President of the SFTA, 2011. - Secretary of the SFTA, 2012-present. Jonathan English, Ontario Jonathan rode his first bike at the age of 6 that his Dad built for him! He later progressed to a TY80 and rode his first trial in Tweed, Ontario at the age of 10. He was Ontario Intermediate class champ in 95, and quickly improved and became Ontario Expert champ in 97, and began to challenge himself riding all the Canadian CMA Nationals between 96-99 as well as many US Nationals riding the Pro class. Between the years of 2000-2006, Jonathan took a sabbatical from trials as he focused on his career of a commercial pilot. Back at it late in 2006, he picked up where he left off riding US championships again, also riding in the 2007 Trial des Nation in the Isle of Man. This would be the first of 5 TdN's he has represented Canada in! In 2011, Jonathan rode the prestigious Scottish Six Day Trial in the 100th running of that famed event, and also won a National championship in the WEC trials championship. Since 2009, he has also been placed in the top 3 in the CMA Trials Championships and remains there today! Paul-Yvan Belanger, Quebec Paul is 56yrs old and lives in Riviere du Loup PQ, and is the proud father of 5 children. All but one of them are involved in trials. His two sons ride Expert class with him in ATAQ events, and daughter also competes in the Novice class. A real family tradition! He began riding in 1976 on a TY 175, and his first event ever was in 1983. Paul joined the CMA in 1985 and is a life member today. Paul has twice finished as high as #2 in the CMA National series, and in the top 5 several times. He has also been very involved in organizing events in Quebec since 1983, including at least 1 or 2 provincial events every year and many CMA Nationals in and around Riviere du Loup. In 2007 Paul was very proud to represent his country in the Trial des Nations in the Isle of Man. all the best to the TAC cheers bob

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