airborn Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Hi all, ive got a gas gas txt contact 1999 and just started trials as a beginner. Are the older bikes that much heavier than say a 2005 year bike, the new bikes seem very slim, can they make much difference when you want to hop the front or rear. when you see the pros ride they make the bike look very light, would a pro be able to make an older heavier bike move like a new bike? Cheers Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzralphy Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Yes they are. Remember your bike will be fine. Ride it for a year then think of an upgrade....... NEVER (!!!!) try a new bike if you can't afford one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
its a kinda magic Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 All you need to do is find a pre 2000 world trials review video and you will see that bikes of this age can be hopped and skipped around like the bikes of today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totalshell Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 the bike is more than capable the only thing holding it back is you.. thats about as valuable a piece of trials knowledge you ll find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewy Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Not particularly contrary point to remember also is that proffessionals bikes arn't the same as bikes being sold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doogle Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 That said a pro woulod be able to get on your bike and hop it around with no effort at all. If you are starting out don't worry about hopping it about. It only ends up causing you to drop more marks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabby Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 No need for hopping in "no stop trials" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsrfun Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 (edited) Hi Andy welcome to TC. A 1999 GasGas is a very good bike indeed, the 200 or 250 model might suit a beginner better than the 270/280 version but if it is in good condition, runs well & is well maintained then you will have a bike that is perfect for your needs. Pick the trials that best suit you & enjoy the sport. Edited August 26, 2011 by TrialsRfun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bieze Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Yes they are... This weekend I saw a guy doing things on his BSA, I will probably need another 2,5 years for (and I can't blame the bike...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axulsuv Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 Earlier this year I went to a Ryan Young trials school . On the second day after class I asked Ryan to give my trusty 83 fantic 240 pro a shakedown ride so I could get his opinion of how I had the old girl set up ... After he was riding it for about 15 seconds he started doing things that I didn't think a twinshocker was easily capable of . Needless to say I can never blame the bike again ! And with his ever present grin , Ryan said I need a bit more spring preload in front . Still haven't got round to doing it though ... Weekend before last I went to a event put on by our national twinshock champ ,Larry Holbert , He was riding his old montesa against some modern bikes and was pure poetry to watch ... Like they used to say ... Roger Decoster could've won on a honda trail 90 ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 To answer the question, Yes older bikes are heavier than modern ones. But of course with proper suspension set-up and technique one can get the older bikes to do many of the things that modern machines can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ishy Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 But of course with proper suspension set-up and technique one can get the older bikes to do many of the things that modern machines can do. I can't!! I have a shed full of fat pigs that need a new home ;rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airborn Posted August 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Great replies guys, what a helpful forum this is spot on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 I can't!! I have a shed full of fat pigs that need a new home ;rolleyes: I never said I could get those old bikes to do that stuff..............just that someone could. But hey Ishy, I could store some of those old bikes for you. The only fee I would charge is that I can ride them if I want to........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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