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jj65, I do understand where you coming from when you say the information online is poor. Particularly from the main Vertigo websites http://www.vertigomotors.com/and http://www.vertigomotors.co.uk/ Simply not enough detailed information..

Previous bike 2014 Beta 250... The bike was totally wet through and full of mud when it was my time to have a go, yet it never missed a beat all day(1 hour) for me. Its a much better design than the Beta. It's very neat and tidy and nothing sticks out. In fact i'm sure the main area of the bike tank/exhaust/engine is smaller, unless the seat height is lower. The engine is narrower and it all looks very well made. It started fine every time like the Beta. The gearbox is far better with more of a positive feel to the lever and i could find neutral fine, not like the Beta. It tracked better than mine.The lock to lock was about the same but the front end was much easier to direct the bike where it was pointed. May be that has got something to do with the suspension, which i think was the biggest difference between the bikes. It was so plush. It was full of rocks where i was riding and there was a good few times when I was preparing myself to feel the hit from dropping down on to a rock or landing between rocks, but he forks surprised me, it was super plush and i didn't feel a thing. The other thing i noticed was it didn't feel much lighter than mine when stationary but did feel different weight wise whilst riding it. It must have a far lower centre of gravity as it was lighter and faster to move around when riding. The engine felt more like a 250 than a 300 in sections. I'm sure the flywheel must be lighter than the Beta. Pulling from low revs was smoother with no jerking. I found when off throttle, the motor went down the revs quicker as well. Overall going from a 250 carb bike to this 300 will not be a problem. The engine power is very very controllable. The clutch is also better than the Beta, no sharp bite point and a little softer to pull in but when it was disengaged there was no clutch drag at all, which for me made tight turns far more of a pleasant experience.

Unless your already a Clubman rider, I would stick to a 2-stroke.

It sounds like you drove all the way home with a smile on your face..! It sounds great.

I'm off the Yorkshire session Sunday, If you get a chance will you report your thoughts about it. What's the lead time for your bike.?

Is anyone going to the Vertigo test days this weekend..

I wonder if anyone or Chris can comment on the difference in the way the power delivery or engine response is when compared to a bike with a carburetor..?

I have just found out that the Vandels are 2017 models, and they do have a 300cc engine.

It looks like the Vandals have a different exhaust header. May be they are detuned or may be smaller cc's engines.

Hehehe, I definitely prefer wording of, Sportsman to the Easy course! Looking forward to it allready.

I was also wondering if Ossa would have a bike available to purchase for 2016..

I've haven't been into trials very long, yet I did see it listed in the "What's on section" of this website but I had no idea what it was or who was riding, until I viewed the results. I've never seen trials outfits, and I was amazed to see the top UK riders had been in action only 50 miles from me. I wish I had known more about it... I guess it will be in a different county next year!

What about the winning bike under 200cc at the 2015 SSDT = Ossa 125!

Billy is defo getting used to the Scorpa with a clean on this difficult section at Penrith over the weekend.

Another video from Penrith WTC, but may be not as good as the Jitsie ones above.

I snapped a few images of his minders Vertigo with twin exhaust outlets...!

2 strokes are far simpler to manufacture, I can't see it being 4t prices

Scorpa is looking good for billy today in Czech Republic.

Yes Brett i agree, the Weardale trial last weekend was a trick one with not much rest between sections. This Sunday's the trial at Dursand Quarry is a cracking one.

Does that mean Billy will not be riding Ossa any further..?

Looking at the results so far, It looks like most riders were in double digits. So a zero, 1 and 2 looks fantastic. And Billy Bolt was on a 125..!

Arrr, I have just received this email from "Mieke de Vos, Secretary SSDT" "Results of today will be published tonight after the riders have finished the Tuesday run." The Live Results page must be having some problems.!

I'm a fan of local lad Billy Bolt and hope he does well. However, the live results on ssdt.org are still showing Monday!!! Anyone else noticed..

Thanks for letting us know gii

Its a 12:00 start time.