danbeaven

As said, I'd look at the something from the Sidi line or maybe Alpinestars tech 3? In order of motocross orientated -> trials.... Alpinestars tech 3 Sidi Saber Sidi Adventure Sidi Courier give these guys a shout, they do international shipping and do great deals! http://www.dirtbikebitz.com/green-laning-grippy-soled-boot-c-51_1985.html http://www.dirtbikebitz.com/sidi-saber-motocross-boots-white-p-2096.html http://www.dirtbikebitz.com/sidi-adventure-boots-c-3902_3905.html

Not a cheap bike, but then it's not made of cheap components! I think if nothing else they've an excellent depth in research and development to lean on - from a top flight world championship rider (working with an ex multiple world champ!) down through to one of Britain's best and longest serving riders to date, whos still out there riding and tweaking at club/centre/national level week in week out! Eagerly awaiting!

where is the rebound nipple? i cant find it on mine?

cant find it?

so billyT what would your recommendations for fork oil weights and quants be for 2010 300 evo, expert rider about 89kg. reading your posts you sometimes say a 15w in compression side and 5w in rebound, others you say a 20w and 2.5w - I've got all the weights available, all PJ1 fork tuner

Anyone considering a 1mm overbore on the stock clamps and fit these showa forks? http://www.jbanyeres.com/es/chasis/471-a.html

That's a neat idea - a bit like they have at World Enduro Championships to ensure people don't baulk the start. Effectively they have a clock with a continually recurring 20 second countdown. The rider can enter the test at any point within those 20 seconds I believe, and when they do so they break a beam which resets the 20 second countdown. Now what would work for trials is a clock with a continual say 2 minute countdown (internal). The rider has 1min 30 to complete the section, allowing a 30 second buffer for riders/observers to ready themselves. As you say, a ping at 1:10 to warn, another at 1:20 and then loud gong at 1:30. Again, simple beam at the start would allow riders to start 'early' and trip the 1:30 countdown. The problem comes in manufacturing for a reasonable cost for a club to afford say 15 of these items. Good idea though

well for new riders I'd say awareness and accesibility. But i'm not talking about at top flight level. On frequent occasions 'outsiders' have related trials to a bit of indoor world champs they might have seen on tv, or the odd youtube clip of Fred Crosset/Julien Dupont doing their thing. What I mean is at basic club level. Get those events promoted more, like in the local rag. If there was also a bit more strucure to a club level event I could see it helping the outisder to understand - things like starting order/times? better signage? I can imagine someone competely new to the sport turning up at an event (remember this is CLUB level) at say 12 and just seeing it as controlled mayhem! A load of people riding riding aimlessly round a wood and then sitting in queues to wobble between a few coloured gates! Perhaps trials should look at enduros/MX and why they are more accesible/easy to spectate and understand? Because the viewer can stand in one place and follow the whole competition from that viewing spot? Or becuase there is notable structure/programme to the day? Another point that I think would help is if traders were in attendance at club events? It gives a point of contact for an outsider to ask questions but also to enquire about overcoming the biggest obstacle to the sport - equipment (kit, bike, transport etc). I think this could benefit both parties PROVIDED the trader doesn't go all out on lining their pockets - ideally it needs to be someone who deals in cheap secondhand bikes and boots/helmets/bike racks/trailers. thoughts?

Apologies it was not your question directly, but, rather the whole reasoning behind why this or that change should/should not be made - in my opinion rather than this focus of making it more mainstream/more professional/more investment/more more more etc, why not concentrate on the core of what it already is? A good fun sport as an 'alternative' to bat/ball/field sports. Why do most people do 'something' during their spare time? For enjoyment? Or for reward? I certainly know when I initially started trials it was for the 'fun factor' and as a release. Yes at a later stage like every schoolboy I did dream and aspire to be part of the elite, but that was certainly not why I started. If it was I should've stuck to eating! Why not focus on improving the product we already have? I.e ways to increase the enjoyment/value for money etc at it's core. Then it might, just might, increase it's appeal to the outsider, if they all see what a 'jolly' we are having riding round on dirt mopeds!

No we have a choice or brands all offering slightly different compounds and carcasses. If I understand you correctly, you are saying a 'control tire' which, akin to other sports, would mean a single make/model. If you are instead saying a change in ACU's specification on tires and thus forcing the issue on tire manufacturers ... good luck, remember the UK is only a small part of the worldwide market Personally I think the problem lies in the identity of the sport. It started - and for the most part will always be - as a 'grass roots sport' and never as a measure of professionalism/elitism. Undeniably the sport has grown far away from it's origins, and our best riders do exemplify professionalism/elitism but for the most part, the majority are so far removed from this and have little or no interest in this level. If you want to make it more 'accesible' then take a randomized survey of people NOT involved/connected with the sport and find out what their initial thoughts on it are and what would stop/encourage them to find out more/take part. (I don't mean showing them clips of world rounds either, show footage of their local club trials) Even still I doubt you'd find the answer. Rant over, back on topic, I WAS thinking of starting up doing trials competitions again this year - this thread has just reminded me why I stopped

Let's see them then. I cannot possibly see how this moves 'the sport' forward. Stop v No-stop is a valid debate, each with it's own merits and de-merits - ultimately either can allow for sections hard enough to let the best man on the day shine. Imposing a control tire is just rediculous and reflective of the namby-pamby controlled society we live in.....sod it, lets put a throttle stop on everyones bike at quarter turn and take off a footpeg!

Try enduros .... at least double that cost for a BEC! why I'm thinking of doing more trials next year...only trouble is, as they are at present, I don't actually enjoy riding a trial competition. Maybe No Stop might help?

I agreed with everything you said up until you got onto the subject of 125's. I think this is the one thing they have got right - restricting riders to 125s till they are 16/17/18. Learning how to get every ounce of power out of a 125 is a skill that will translate onto the bigger bikes - speaking from experience here, jumping on a big bike too soon gives false delusions of grandeur...the riders thinks they are riding better, but realistacally they are just benefitting from/relying on the extra ponies. Arguably our best riders at present all came from a background of riding 125s until they moved into adult ranks. This rule applies across all disciplines (MX/Enduro/Road) and yes there will always be the exception to the rule

Just out of interest I noticed the Beta Enduro models come with Marzocchi suspenders and Sachs shock...

Agreed, just bought one and the thing is awesome! Powerful and smooth and a nice balance between modern and classic handling! Anyone have any tips on set up? jetting and/or suspension feel like they could do with a little tweaking?