fitz_the_viking Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Hi sorry if i have posted this in the wrong forum but i have looked for a while and couldnt see one that wasnt a few years old! am suprised at that. My twinshock montesa isnt as close to being used as i thought so the boss (mrs) says i can get something else to use in the mean time. i am brand new to off road riding and trials. the bikes i have been looking at are montesa 315s and gas gas txt pros and looking at a 250 from around 2002 onwards. both can be picked up for around 800 - 1300 which is perfect. both of these will be plenty enough for me but mechanically wise which is better. am not afraid to do my own work. also is there anything in particular i should be looking / listening for? i know to look for the basics like headstock bearings and fork seals etc. my luck is i would buy a bike then it would need a sausage spring they stopped making years ago thats many many quids if you can find one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabby Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Monty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Montes a 315 at that age and price would be a wiser choice much better made N othing much goes wrong just check for wear and tear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitz_the_viking Posted October 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 great stuff, looking like a monty then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clay Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 As above, mont. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelly1 Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 definitely 315 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleanorbust Posted October 14, 2014 Report Share Posted October 14, 2014 Definitely 315 Unless of course it's had about 15 owners and been hacked around and neglected for half its lifetime, and the Gas Gas is a cherished beauty which has been looked after. In other words, you can't make a definitive judgement on make alone. At this age, condition is everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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