NoTraction

A very valid point, thanks. It may be prudent to get something nicely rideable ‘out of the box’ and keep an eye out for a classic project. Mostly what I see are Beta Revs in my price range to get started. People seem to say good things about them.

I’d be looking at getting a TY175 or maybe a Fantic 200/240. Or an SWM. Always listed after those bikes when I was a kid! Also seems to be plenty TY250 monos around, are they a good bike? Probably don’t want anything too heavy as a beginner.

This is all great info guys, thank you 👍

Hello, I’m just looking for some direction if anyone can help. I’ve had bikes all my life, I’m 53 now and looking to get into trials. I had a TY175 many moons ago but have never ridden competitively. My only recent trials riding experience was at a ‘trials experience’ day in Wales recently where was given a competition spec (apparently) Gas Gas 300 to play with and it was far too much for me! I eventually launched it through a fence after accidentally grabbing the throttle over a log……! Clearly something lower powered would be in order for now… So I’m torn between buying a lower powered older ‘modern’ bike or an even older twin shock, the modern bike seeming the logical choice for a beginner wanting to become competent but the older bikes TY175, Fantic 200 etc appeal more to me generally as I like old bikes! My question is though, can you ride any bike anywhere, ie if I buy a twin shock bike do I need to find specific twin shock clubs or competitions and vice versa? Or can you enter any competition on any bike? As a total newbie to the sport and am trying to get an understanding on how it works. Would be grateful for any advice or info, Thanks