March 25, 201016 yr My good lady partner is thinking of getting in to trials as well, however I have no idea what size of bike would suit her. She's 5'3" not that that's relevant but only 8 stone !! What would you recommend ? btw she's been riding motorcyles for 30 years so not a novice rider but novice at trials obviously. Edited March 25, 201016 yr by Thedbf
March 25, 201016 yr A 200 might be an even better bet. Less revvy than a 125 but more forgiving and easier to start than a 250.
March 26, 201016 yr Yep 200 possibly the best novice bike to start on. 125 are hard to ride in my opinion as they have no bottom end to forgive you that mistake if your not on it. Also a 200 will not be out performed if she does take well to trials.
March 26, 201016 yr Good for you;... Janet (my bettter half ) is so enthusiastic about riding that DIY etc gets forgotten Sundays are trials obligatory! Jan has had all manner of bikes including 4rt but the 200 evo she has now is perfect for her, like other guys say it's forgiving and doesnt need too much tecnique to ride . I would say that weight is the enemy, ease of starting is important. and dont forget the price you pay for being "dragged" out to go trialling is double the maintainance and repairs so its worth having same make bikes. We both ride 200 evos and it is surprising how different the 2 bikes are in terms of feel/riding performance. The other memorable bike for her was a 160 Gas Gas, similar proposition to 200 beta ..not too "top heavy" and forgiving . Hope this helps
March 26, 201016 yr Might be worth considering a good 175 Yamaha and entering the twinshock class. Sometimes the sections are a bit easier and therefore more suitable for a novice.
March 26, 201016 yr just converted my daughters latest 125 gasser to 200 (about 165 actual capacity), put a head spacer on it this time, lovely soft power delivery, bike is also easier to kick up now, ideal size bike for mere mortals like myself, the 125 conversion is also quite light compared to a 250 a bit of a bonus when you only weigh 8 stone i should think
March 26, 201016 yr Author Thanks for all the replies folks She rides a gixxer thou road bike so a trials bike should be well within her capabilities
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