November 11, 20169 yr Just 44 years after I last rode a trials bike, I'm thinking of having another go. Well, I'm more than thinking about it really, but SWMBO has declared "You've got to sell the boat first", which seems reasonable. Anyone want to buy a boat? My last bike was a 1966 4-speed Bultaco so for nostalgia reasons I'd like to get a Bultaco again. However I don't want something that won't be reasonably competitive, so I suspect I'll be more likely be looking for a Fantic or Yamaha TY (for Twinshock, obviously). No doubt I'll be dropping into the forum frequently, asking a zillion naive questions about bikes, clothing, trailers, techniques, clubs, practice grounds and who knows what else. Please be gentle on me. Edited December 15, 20169 yr by trapezeartist
November 12, 20169 yr Some advice from an even older guy - forget nostalgia and get a modern bike, it's much easier on the body and everything does what it should. And possibly involves less expenditure.
November 12, 20169 yr Word of warning about the modern bikes..... there's no seats, you can't paddle out of a section.... ?
November 12, 20169 yr Some advice from an even older guy - forget nostalgia and get a modern bike, it's much easier on the body and everything does what it should. And possibly involves less expenditure. If he's anything like me he'll need help to stand back up on the footrests once he has to (and he will) sit down, I sat down and had to stop the bike to get back up. ??
November 12, 20169 yr Just 44 years after I last rode a trials bike, I'm thinking of having another go. Well, I'm more than thinking about it really, but SWMBO has declared "You've got to sell the boat first", which seems reasonable. Anyone want to buy a boat? . How big's the boat? I'd have been better off with a boat than a trials bike last Sunday.......
November 12, 20169 yr spen posted: "If he's anything like me he'll need help to stand back up on the footrests once he has to (and he will) sit down" 'Cept that he probably won't get into such bother so often on a modern bike.
November 12, 20169 yr It really depends on which trials you want to ride, nothing wrong with an older bike just make sure it starts easily and runs properly so good carb and ignition absolutely essential.
November 12, 20169 yr Author Thanks for all that advice. This is obviously a friendly forum. To be honest there is still a bit of conflict within: twinshock v modern. It's just that I'm leaning a bit more towards twinshock at the moment, but I think there's still time to change my mind when I've visited more trials and talked to more people. I fancy I'll have fewer excuses on a modern though.
November 12, 20169 yr Author How big's the boat? I'd have been better off with a boat than a trials bike last Sunday....... Better off? Falling off a boat can be a lot more serious than falling off a bike.
November 13, 20169 yr I only left it 34 years before taking it up again. It comes down to budget and an enthusiasm for tinkering! I've got a 72 Cota and it's an ongoing project, there always a job that needs doing etc. I'm very tempted with also having a modern bike and started this post http://www.trialscentral.com/forums/index.php?app=core&module=search&do=viewNewContent&search_app=forums&sid=03c15bc19589582a86d8d12474867fd9&change=1&search_app_filters%5Bforums%5D%5BsearchInKey%5D=&period=year&followedItemsOnly=0&userMode=title Lots of good advice in there and it really is a choice!
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