Personal view, but the Beta is the most neutral of the bikes I've ridden (ie most of them), it has a good feel without being overly front heavy or too steep at the front. There's ways to tune this out but that's all personal choice. I find Gassers too steep but more relaxed than a Scorpa or a Sherco, but I like the way a Scorpa grips. It's all going to be choice ride as many different bike as you can before you spend and be patient you don't want to rush out and buy a dog of bike

Edited February 28, 201016 yr by Slapshot 3

Cheers for all the tips guys, I'll be adding the Cota to my list of potentials. I suspect, with my amount of trials bike experience, that I won't appreciate the differences in handling between the different models. Although, as far a road bikes go, I do like a light front end. I'm a bit of 'make the best of what you've got' kinda bloke anyway, and I'm determined to make good use of,and enjoy whatever I end up with.