I know there is no substitute for learning to ride a trials bike other than actually riding it.

But, for those times when I am stuck in the house. What is the best training DVD for beginners?

So far I am lead to believe that the Ryan Young DVD is the best, but it is very expensive.

I have the first Ryan Young DVD. It's OK rather than outstanding and at about

I bought the Ryan Young DVD, and have watched it many times............................. And still got no idea how to do the stuff he teaches you !!!!!

I've got both of Ryan's DVD's. Find them excellent and have learn't heaps from them. The Advanced DVD is beyond my abilities but fun to watch.

I'd say get any training DVD and practice, well worth the expense.

I have just bought the Ryan Young DVD. Should have is soon!!!

Cool let us know what you think of it.

Sorry to butt in!

Any sugestions where to buy the Ryan Young dvd?

Thanks

one of this sites sponsers motomerlin has them most of the time. well worth the mullah,

Tried Moto Merlin but they were out of stock.

Bought one on Ebay. The case and cover looks fine but the disk is a plain white DVDR.

I contacted the seller who claims it is genuine, he points to the fact that it is a small production company in the states and this is the norm.

Can anyone confirm this?

Regards

Gordon

I went to a Ryan Young 2 day school a few weeks ago. Not only is he an amazing rider; he is a phenomenal teacher. As for the DVD, I have the first one and it is excellent. As for the price, he maybe pockets 10 bucks per copy. He makes nothing from these. I think we are fortunate he takes the time to do the DVD's and run schools, He gives so much to the sport, kicking in a few bucks for a DVD is the least we can do. Dave

Have you tried looking at any of the pro's on youtube?

Bought one on Ebay. The case and cover looks fine but the disk is a plain white DVDR.

I contacted the seller who claims it is genuine, he points to the fact that it is a small production company in the states and this is the norm.

Can anyone confirm this?

I have a original and its orange on the disc with a picture of a rear wheel, with the words

Trials Training Tech. and cross Training tools.....writtern acros it.

yours sounds like a copy.

Edited September 17, 200916 yr by tilertrialler

Our copy is not white at all.

We are constantly quoting techniques from that video to each other. In fact I just said "Jap Zap" to my riding partner today when we were discussing techniques for going over logs...that's the lingo used in that video.

I went to a Ryan Young 2 day school a few weeks ago. Not only is he an amazing rider; he is a phenomenal teacher. As for the DVD, I have the first one and it is excellent. As for the price, he maybe pockets 10 bucks per copy. He makes nothing from these. I think we are fortunate he takes the time to do the DVD's and run schools, He gives so much to the sport, kicking in a few bucks for a DVD is the least we can do. Dave

I think Ryan Young finished just a few points back of Chris Florin (a younger top 5 US Champ Class rider at the time) at a big trial just a couple years ago, if I remember correctly. Well, with a name like "Young"...

I have just got the advanced techniques dvd out of interest more than anything. It is actually more amusing than informative some of the things he says. What the hell is a jap zap when its at home?!!!! The funniest bit was near the end of the dvd when hes explaining what a minder does and he mentions that its possible to get 4 punctures per lap and was carrying a massive bag of dog turds! Another thing I noticed was when he describes muddy conditions, I think these Americans need to ride the Colmore or somewhere down south!!