January 8, 200917 yr I've got no problem with that, I always use standard kit, nothing special! My bikes are always open for scruitiny, they are probably too standard for their own good! Big John Too standard for your own good.
January 8, 200917 yr Too standard for your own good. Yes I know, I should really get a tricked up bike, maybe I'd loose a bit more marks! Big John
January 8, 200917 yr Yes I know, I should really get a tricked up bike, maybe I'd loose a bit more marks!Big John Or you could try a Dunlop Trial Champion at, well any pressure really.
January 8, 200917 yr Or you could try a Dunlop Trial Champion at, well any pressure really. Ha ha, I actually got one of those on a Bultaco I bought last year! It's coming off, I might just keep it as a momento! Big John
January 8, 200917 yr Although its several years since I last rode, I imagine riding a run of the mill, ie. standardish... bike would be extremely hard work and dare I say it a struggle. As the bikes have evolved without doubt the trial must have become harder and although it is always won with a low score I dont think it reflects how difficult it can be. Another point, people tell me that the " Stars and their shinny bikes" get rides because it is what the knowledgeble crowd want, is it though. I wonder if people would actually rather see a more standard array of machines climbing pipeline, chuckling, knowing thats what classic trials is all about or a
January 8, 200917 yr Although its several years since I last rode, I imagine riding a run of the mill, ie. standardish... bike would be extremely hard work and dare I say it a struggle. As the bikes have evolved without doubt the trial must have become harder and although it is always won with a low score I dont think it reflects how difficult it can be.Another point, people tell me that the " Stars and their shinny bikes" get rides because it is what the knowledgeble crowd want, is it though. I wonder if people would actually rather see a more standard array of machines climbing pipeline, chuckling, knowing thats what classic trials is all about or a
January 8, 200917 yr I think part of the enduring success of the pre-65 is that there is something for everybody, from the very standard machines to the who knows how trick. The trial wouldnt be the same without the past winners, also the many characters, from north and south of the border, and the many who travel from continental Europe. Very true, it's a very mixed bag no point buying a bag of Liquorice Allsorts if all you want is the pink coconutty one. Also the large and extremly knowlegable crowd of spectators. ........ Who tick off the dodgy bikes in their programmes........ The fact that the weather is also kind most years, makes it the highlight of my calander. No comment - really though freezing cold, sleety showers at the top of Meall Na Chruadie last year notwithstanding, the Pre 65 seems to get a very fair share of good weather.
January 9, 200917 yr Nice one Big John but unfortunatley the club have now come forward and admitted in as many words and if you read between the lines the ballot isn't fair ' Don't bother wasting a stamp ' on your entry. Edited January 9, 200917 yr by smiley
January 9, 200917 yr the club have now come forward and admitted in as many words and if you read between the lines the ballot isn't fair Where did they do that Vinnie
January 9, 200917 yr Where are you observing Slapshot, Happy New Year vinnie Edited January 9, 200917 yr by Vinnied
January 9, 200917 yr Where did they do thatVinnie OK they say the ballot is done by category but isn't this the same thing as unfair to most,if you study the entries over the years you can see the picture very clearly.
January 9, 200917 yr "The Secretary has already had a few disgruntled riders airing their views but it is not possible to make 339 go into 180 spaces and not have 159 riders disappointed on this occasion. Please remember that this is a Trial for Pre Edited January 9, 200917 yr by Big John
January 9, 200917 yr Where are you observing Slapshot, Happy New Yearvinnie Dunno yet Vinnie....as long it's a good run out I'll go anywhere, Happy New Year to you as well mate
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