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We'd all still have to have a set of the generic rules, lists of officials, costs, procedures and the National Sporting Code. I'd make a bet that it would cost a lot more to seperate the disciplines that it does to put them all in one book as now. And remember, it is important that every competitor has the chance to read the rules so that they can sign on to ride an event. I think it's a fair system, the cd version might suit some people fair enough, but it would mean the Clerk of the Course would have to take a lap top to the event to read it if needed.

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Must be a begginers trial, they look like real wobblers!

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It's all mud here and I personally prefer the IRC over the Michelin. The IRC's certainly don't last as long though.

Lets all try to look past things that can easily be changed. I badly cut out hole can soon be cnc machined on a production bike and the logo/colour on the tank can be changed in a jiffy. Fundamentally, does it show promise?

Without the the password I can't change the password or email address. And with the old email address long gone, I can't get a new password. Is there anyway around the problem? Or will I be frozen out the first time I log off? That'll teach me to make a note of the password.

Isn't is funny how the new Greeves is getting different comments to the new Xispa, even before anyone has seen or ridden it and with a much higher price. Maybe you get what you pay for?

Vid 1 Vid 2 Vid 3 Vid 4 Vid 5 Vid 6 Vid 7 Vid 8 Steve Saunders won the trial on 4 marks from Mark HIcken on 21 and John Cowley on 22 The Clubman route was won by Phil Ducker on 8 with Darren Butcher and Ali Haigh both on on 9 Thanks to the Evesham club for staging such a good trial. Pete

I'll give it a go. Cheers.

Luckily I am using the old computer to post this. If I was relying on the new lap top I would be stuck. I've had emails from TC before but the rest email hasn't appeared. I'm not sure if it's something I'm doing wrong. I can't remember the last time I logged out of TC

In this case I think I would give a one. However, the important thing is the observe everyone the same.

The other half has bought a lap top and I've tried to log onto TC but my pass word isn't being recognised. I've applied for a 'forgotten password reset' but have had no reply. Has anyone else tried the password reset recently? I don't know if something is going wrong or if I am just being pc illiterate again. Cheers Pete

It's impossible to say which bike is better as a 8 or 10 year old buy without seeing them and even trying them both. If both bikes were still new I would definately say keep well clear of the 280, it's a bike that suits more experienced riders, you would probably find the Techno was easier to ride in easy sections and far less tiring, so you'd enjoy riding the Beta more.

Welcome to TC. The '98 Techno was a well refined macnine. The model had been out since 1993, each year there were subtle improvements, so a '98 should be a good bet. Every 10 year old trials bike could have issues with wear and tear, so it really does depend on the condidtion of the one you are looking at. If it is in immaculate order, I would guess that

Start off on the flat and practice doing figure of eights. Ride as slowly and as smoothly as you can. As you begin to feel more confident, tighten the figure of eights until you can ride around using full lock. Once you can do this without putting your feet down, you are ready to move onto the next stage. Some peopel pick this up really quickly... others take a little longer, so don't be put off if it takes a while. Good luck and let us know how you get on.

I put the middle one on facing the opposite way.

Is it a twin shock version or the later pro-link one? Keith Wells from the Midland Centre uses a twin shock XL185/200 for LDT's to great effect. Here's a picture of one in a Miller Classic trial. Sorry, I don't know the rider.

I popped around to Wrighty's on Monday evening and he was still being bombarded with calls from people who want to have a stall. It sounds as if the 'move' to Telford has turned out to be a blessing in disguise.

Did you look into getting the rad repaired? I was amazed what could be done with a smashed, twisted and holed radiator when I crashed my DRZ Enduro bike. The rad came back fully repaired and pressure tested for under

It was ridiculous that there were three sets of rules. Our regular observers knew the rules and some of them enforced them at first. But for Club trials (where if you're lucky , the Clerk of the Course, gets the last few observers at the very last minute) it was often impossible to explain the rules in the time available. So we ended up with different standards of observing. Not correct. Not good. But at least the sections were observed. Before I get knocked for saying 'impossible to explain' you all know what I mean. When is a stop a one? When is a dab a five? When is a bounce ok? etc etc. A willing father/mother/girlfriend or whoever hasn't got much of a chance of learning these finer points of observing when the first rider is waiting at the Begins cards. *Disclaimer. We only use experienced observers at our bigger events and correctly briefed them all in plenty of time. Not always possible at club events* So what had happened? At club trials the standard had slipped. The experienced observers started giving riders the benefit of the doubt more often, because they could see that less experienced/new observers were counting dabs and not stops etc. And from many of the trials I have ridden, the same thing had started to happen. Infact, I (and many others I suspect) began to expect to get away with the odd stop. The 'stop is a one' rule simply wasn't working. Now I personally would prefer all trials to be fully non stop, but as this is never going to happen, the simpler the rules to understand (for the observers sake) the better it is. And this years rules are simpler. So I believe that it's been a good decision.

100 riders with 40 sections take two minutes each. 8000 competitive minutes 100 riders with 40 sections hop and bounce for an extra 30 secs. 10000 competitive minutes Ofcourse this doesn't mean the trial will take 2000 minutes longer to complete as many for the sections will be being ridden at the same time. But it does begin to make you realise how things can suddenly take a hell of a lot longer.

I have to say I really liked the look of the Scorpa 4t but sadly I couldn't get on with it, so I've stayed with the 2t for another year. On the other hand, the new Beta Evo 290 (switched to 'soft') felt spot on from the moment I started it; so providing they prove to be reliable.....

Yep, I'll come along too if fancy making a day of it. I've got the key to the steep part of the venue where the Colmore sections are!

Only a thought but have you been able to try one? If not, this is probably the most important factor. You might not like it.