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thank you. but are they the new 2009 gas gas? because i have heard they are great bikes. but their super light weight and high power makes them a bit fragile.

do you really think so? ive ridden 280's in the past with no problem when i was still in the UK. im quite a big guy. and as i said the altitude will be a factor here, it saps power from engines due to the thinner air. and the only complaint people seem to have with the more powerful bikes is when in tight sections the power can be a bit much. but i wont be doing much of that, more powering across natural terrain in the mountains.. a 250 would be the same price if you guys all think the 290/300's are too much.. also, how unreliable are the gas gas bikes? that would of been my first choice because when i was last involved in trials they were great. i dont mind doing maintenance, but i dont want to have to spend major money on parts all the time after each ride. trials bikes in my view have always been super reliable, certainly compared to MX bikes. but are gas gas just too lightweight and easy to break?

sorry, to clarify i meant the 300 gas gas, not 280. and i understand the new Beta 290 are 6 speed. from what ive read the tank capacity doesnt seem to be much variation. sherco 2.9l, beta 2.6l.. i can work on the bike myself. i do all my own car maintenance etc so that shouldnt be an issue. ive got a nice big heated garage to work in too.. i will do some events, but there are only 6 or so a year close to me, and most are still a fair distance away so id maybe do 2 trials per year. so it will mostly be days riding in the mountains etc. skill level will be low. mostly did bike trials with just the odd motorcycle trial in the past. but its been a few years since i last rode seriously. and i know a lot of people say get the smaller engine bikes unless you are very good. but im at high altitude (1200+m just in my house) and obviously the mountains are even higher. and as it will be mainly for trail type riding in the hills i think the power will be fine as i wont be doing tight sections in events that often. thanks for the pointers guys.

im looking at buying a trials bike. i used to ride bike trials a lot a few years ago and some motorcycle trials. i now live in Canada with lots of amazing places to ride. so im looking for a new bike. unfortunately there are no shops local to me with any bikes in stock, so whatever i buy will be sent to me. i can get a gas gas txt pro 290, sherco 2t 290 or a beta evo 2t 290 all for the same price. $8000 CAD. but which one? ive heard the gas gas is great but needs lots of maintenance. some people say Beta's are better made than sherco.. others lover shercos.. im looking for reliability, and a good bike that i can take up into the mountains and ride a lot. what do you guys recommend? im about 90kg so i think the 290 will be the right power for me.. just out of interest what power do the 290 2 Stroke engines put out these days? thanks for any advice.

are there any trials clubs in the herefordshire area? i moved here a while ago and want to get back into trials (used to go to Frodsham and distict in cheshire) im looking for a new bike. i like the look of the sherco 2.9's... would one of them or a gas gas be a better buy (im a bit out of touch with newer bikes.) ta.