May 13, 201412 yr Sweet! Just be careful with them bark busting bar ends, as there have been reports of some flipping the bike over a big log like that and snapping wrists with them! I likr thin gloves, but I would easily use thicker work style mechanics gloves in the brush and such, and I do have elbow pads that cover most of forearm if needed, knee guards as well, as you do not really need the full effect of a fall on sharp granite! So I've never ridden a trials bike with bark busters on it, but FWIW, every enduro rider (me included) in New England runs bark busters in the woods. I have yet to hear of any injury that wouldn't still have happened wether they were there or not. And if you're riding in tight woods at a pace, you're definitely better off with them.
May 13, 201412 yr If you are a trail rider, thrashing and crashing with barkbusters is fine. If you are a serious trials rider, they are in the way and cause points. Each person has a point of view, but points is the name of the game in trials.
May 16, 201412 yr Author Yeah I feel kinda bad about not being a purist with the bark busters but the fact is that I do ride through the woods a good bit to get to my natural training area and I was bashing my hands up pretty regularly. I'm actually building a bunch of sections closer to the house on my parents property and when that is done I will likely pull them off. Edited May 16, 201412 yr by bigmark1972
August 11, 201412 yr Well we finally got BigMark1972 out to ride with us this weekend. He will be just fine. Learning curve is there but its good to have a new rider to come out with us. With a few pointers he got some confidence and was trying some big stuff. Great times. --Biff
September 4, 201411 yr Author For sure Biff gotta get out and ride with you guys again! I keep practicing, been riding with some good peeps from Niles and I am learning lots. Am riding Metamora on the 7th, excited to see what it's all about.
September 4, 201411 yr For sure Biff gotta get out and ride with you guys again! I keep practicing, been riding with some good peeps from Niles and I am learning lots. Am riding Metamora on the 7th, excited to see what it's all about. See you there Bigmark1972! --Biff
September 5, 201411 yr Author Awesome! Excited to see you guys and get my trials on. Edited September 5, 201411 yr by bigmark1972
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