I am rebuildig a Francis Barnett trials bike and was trying to keep it original as much as possibe. i have been told that if i was to attempt a trial i must have folding footrests Is this true? I have just spent many hours removing folding rests and smoothing the welds down.

Regards Ken

Edited October 8, 201015 yr by KERABO

Sorry, Ken. Whoever told you was right I'm afraid. TSR8 of the current ACU handbook talks about bikes' brake/clutch levers, mudguards, throttle, wheels etc and states that 'Footrests must be of the folding type'.

Unfortunately you will need folding pegs

Better folding footpegs that a perforated leg either way an "original" Francis Barnett will really struggle to get round in even a "Classic" trial so if you are really that obsessed with "originality" which the bike wont be anyway then just keep the rigid footrests and show it.

absolutely NO value in the original footrests other tha originallity. a folding footpeg is safer ie it wont nail you to the ground and the serated edges prevent your boot sliding off and thus maintain control of the bike.

Thanks guys I will make a folding set to attach they can soon be changed for ameeting if i decide to have a go.

Thanks Ken

Dont forget your ball ended levers, throttle must not have a friction device and dont also forget the non original engine kill switch