Nice try. Wrong. And you missed "all" from the first sentence. I don't think it is possible to remove all the CO2. The CO2 that triggers breathing is made in the body - so you are wrong about that as well. (PS Plants create CO2 just like we do so they will not die)
Fail.
I said Remove CO2. By definition that's all CO2. As for Plants they breathe CO2 in and Oxygen out as part of the photo synthesis process. No CO2 no plants. Didn't you take Biology at school?
There is so much rubbish circulating about electric vehicles it is perhaps worth looking at the subject a little. Firstly they are not green and they are not beneficial to the cause of CO2 reduction in any measure. The big push for EV comes from the need to reduce NOx and other air pollutants in cities. Diesel produces particulates (soot) and the older and dirtier diesels are the main issue, newer vehicles have DFP which can nearly eliminate PM problems. Illegal removal of filters is another problem that should be easy to stop but has had little action thus far. For bikes and scooters the EV can be a good improvement as the motor requires little if any maintenance and is more reliable that most small petrol engines.
Trials bikes are an insignificant part of any consideration as they are not out there in any volume and generally use very little fuel. Small motorcycles for commuting are "green" as they reduce congestion and are a very efficient way to move a human cargo. I would imagine a lot of commuters would love an electric bike rather than a small petrol bike as it requires much less servicing and is much better suited to the stop-start pattern of city commuting. Electric sports bikes have similar benefits and most sport bike riders tend to ride a low overall distance per year. A big tourer with hard luggage is probably still best suited to an ICE for the same reasons many car owners prefer ICE - long runs.
Personally I like the idea of the electric trials bike (the ones with a clutch anyway). No issues with dirty fuel, air filters or carburettors. Power and performance are unaffected by the angle of the vehicle. Much less routine maintenance as well. It's just the price that puts me off buying one. When they are in the second-hand market I will be looking for one. No more smelly petrol cans in the van and no more mixing two stroke. All good stuff in my opinion.
The global fight against fossil CO2 is critically important and we must do what we can to reduce CO2 to zero and possibly even begin to artificially remove CO2 if we want to survive as a species. Buying an EV isn't really moving in that direction and the mandating of EV seems to me to be a pointless step. Biofuels are very low carbon and work with current ICE technology. The "installed base" of ICE is huge and scrapping it for EV is not practical. If developed countries ban ICE the old vehicles will end up in less developed countries and carry on spewing out CO2 until they wear out. The planet is not concerned whether the CO2 comes from the US or the Central African Republic, it all has the same effect.
It's also important to remember that a lot of the world's electricity is still generated with fossil fuels. An EV just moves where the pollution occurs. The CO2 from a coal fired power station warms up the planet just like the CO2 from my TRS. I do like the smell of two stroke though - if I am honest. I'd still like the electric trials bike if I could afford it. Then drive to the trial in my diesel van ?
Unfortunately if you remove CO2 from the atmosphere not only do plants die, we do as well. CO2 triggers our breathing out mechanism. As a Greenhouse gas CO2 is rather poor. There isn't a great deal of it in the atmosphere and the so called "heating effect" does not happen. CO2 increases only once the temp has increased. It does not cause an increase. In Leeds you only need to look at the Buildings to realise we don't push out anything near the pollution we used to. The "black" buildings and SMOG of my youth have been replaced by clean stone and vastly superior air to breathe.
We moved from an OSSA TR300i to a Vertigo Combat 2017 then on to a Fajardo 300. The fuel consumption has not been an issue. I wouldn't say the Vertigo drinks any more than any other bike we have had. We weren't that happy with the map on the Combat. It seemed a bit weak despite the factory sending a guy to remap it. The Fajardo is rather good but My Son just feels the engine has too much engine braking, a problem the OSSA never suffered from. The upshot is that My Son will be buying a TRS or Gas Gas which is a pain because the Ossa and Vertigo are that much better to maintain regarding Air filters and airbox cleaning. If the OSSA was still around and being developed we would definitely be buying another. We only had one Problem which was down to needing a TPS reset.
One thing I haven't mentioned is that we use Shell V-Power 99RON fuel and have done for a while. It tames any pinking.
Just seen that he passed away on the 1st February. Previously imported Scorpa on the back of a very successful Trials Career he will also be remembered as the co-promoter with Martin Lampkin of the Sheffield Indoor. RIP
Can't say I'm enthused by the Venue. Miles away though Hostile Police territory. Even though the Tunnel exists under the Conwy its not a pleasant drive and the weather is awkward at the best. I also gather from BTCC forums that the approach roads are a bit dodgy. The same could be said for Addingham but it is much easier to get to.
There's a great pic of Dougie up to his petrol tank, still feet up in a creek circulating Australia.
Delightful video of result of Kieran Child getting into one of those streams on Facebook. Not a good time of year to pick up a second hand bike!! (Honest Guv, one owner and its only done one trial......)
The Info we have is that the Front pipe on the 2019 Vertical is a steel version of the Fajardo's and the Standard mapping is similar. The DL12 has a flatter response that Chris does not like. The Rear Suspension is also a derivative of the Fajardo but with a less adjustable Reiger.
Given the Spec of the standard Vertical Chris has been a bit reluctant to pull the trigger and order the new Bike. The tyres are Dunlops and He is used to the X-Lite. The Tech forks aren't the uprated ones either. Essentially he is looking for the bike with Renthal Bars, Michelin tyres, The Gold Tech forks, Uprated Reiger, Titanium Pipe and the Get ECU. Sort of a 2019 Ice Hell.
Did you get this sorted?? If Not Chris is hoping to be at the next West Leeds Trial so it might be worth a chat. As for the DL12 it's a bike to do the Scott and Scottish. The Farjardo is a bike suited to more Modern Trials and designed to react. The Engine is pretty much spot on for most trials on a weekend. We do know of a few people who have the DL12 but they are altering the engine to be more "Fajardo".
Chris has had a few Boots in his time and is buying a New Pair of Sidi Trials Zero Raga replicas to replace his old Sidi Trials zero Raga replicas. The only downside his the sole is not replaceable.
I believe the Market is elsewhere hence why they are building them. Personally A Beta 80 rival would be a better bet in the UK. They have however brought out a 125cc Fi model which to me brings the Age profile down a lot more effectively.
As far as I understand it Vertigo paid Arnau Farre's contract for the whole year despite his injury. Can't see much money grabbing about it. The whole Rider market could be described as money grabbing though lots of deals and contracts seem to mean little.
They were. I told them the only way to stop the rot was to release an £8k “Platinum” Ltd edition - to rival the TRS Gold ltd. My other advice was to set up a map-sharing exchange on their website. At least to give a platform for GET-ecu setting-adjustments to be published , with comments from developers. We discussed the introduction of a gimmicky electric-start - dispensing with the ugly kickstart and only adding 5lbs total weight. We also talked about firing that electric-start from smart-devices. Hacking of the GET device was spoken of. Oh , and for the first time ever , releasing a bike with no decals - instead having a swirled-oil effect impregnating the plastics , complete with live DNA of Doug Lampkin and their other top-riders mixed into the finish. With matching iPad covers and all accessories of course ( but without the blood!).
So , the 2020 Vertigo Platinum DNA Remote.
Got to admit a sharing platform for GET maps is a good idea. Like a stopped clock you can be right some of the time...............
hum Nebulous wonder why the phones ringing non stop from people wanting to sell hardly used vertigos ? if they are that great !, Have you ever rode one for yourself ?. After reading your montesa novel just wonder how you can tell someone how and what the bike needs to sort it out. Im sure vertigo will be on the phone soon for help
Always happens. Some decide they don't like them, others its an impulse purchase or chasing their youth. Some people just like to try the latest thing and go back to their old favourite. My son tries to change once a year. Given the "Special" this year wasn't the bike he likes to ride he'll be waiting to see if the 2019 is close and tweak it.
Only way to tell is to ride them. Chris always goes for the 300 as he prefers to have the oomph available and he can control the Power on the throttle. He warms the bike up using the softer maps before riding on Map 1 and 4 once the bike is warm. They do engine brake but the newer the model the less they do it. Latest is that it can be dialled out if you use the App and the Get injection. The original Camos were a bit more temperamental but the later the better. The Ice Hell is slightly better balanced, The Fajardo is a great bike if you like throwing it around and the engine mapping moved the game on, the DL replica is better if you are a steady rider. The engines a bit flat for my son. They are pretty reliable but you still need to maintain the usual suspects, bearings, pads etc.
Given you are based in Europe I'd stick to 125 bikes as The FIM make the rules here and 125 is in the rules for anybody up to 16 years old. As a thirteen year old he should be challenged enough until he gets the hangs of it!. If you have a Gas Gas then the 125 version is a good bike being flickable revvy and it feels light to a young rider. You'll have the bits already and it's just a matter of finding a good one if you follow the second hand route.
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Seems that a 2020 bike has been pictured on Facebook. Looks like the ICE side will continue.