cg125 Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Looks like I've got a bike and car rack lined up, but as a complete newbie what other kit is essential/worthwhile? I don't want to spend buckets of cash that I haven't got, but I would rather get some sensible kit so that I enjoy learning to ride trials rather than having a miserable time! A helmet's essential to me, so that's one thing definitely on the list. Looks like I'll need to spend something like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinell Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Looks like I've got a bike and car rack lined up, but as a complete newbie what other kit is essential/worthwhile? I don't want to spend buckets of cash that I haven't got, but I would rather get some sensible kit so that I enjoy learning to ride trials rather than having a miserable time!A helmet's essential to me, so that's one thing definitely on the list. Looks like I'll need to spend something like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattylad Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 First priority: helmet, (cheap is OK as they do not get much high speed impact damage) followed by gloves and boots. Wulfsport do cheap one or ring up importers and see if any last years models are going cheap. Buy trials not motorcross boots as the latter are too stiff. I work on the philosophy that the only too points of contact with the bike are hands and feet, and hopefully you value your head. Trousers are next on the list of essentials again last years models are just as good. Finally sweat wicking football shirts are just as good and can be had for less than a tenner. Don't break the bank just ride!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
totalshell Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 (edited) just as above a cheap helmat Edited January 15, 2007 by totalshell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydw Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 If it was me i'd look at a helmet, you can pick up a reasonable helmet for well under Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balamory beta Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 (edited) As a newbie Myself (6 months) I would strongly advise you to keep a spare set of brake and clutch levers because if you are like me you will be snapping quite a few!! Its a pain in the neck when you have to wait a few days for a new one when you could be out on the bike!! Edited January 15, 2007 by balamory beta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul w Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 DEEP HEAT AND STICKING PLASTERS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_290 Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 A jacket with tread on the back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmostin Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Not used to stand up motorcycling so the bone dome takes a few knocks! Glad i got my old mx lid and unscrewed the mouth guard, hey presto retro and recycled! Oh and Ive just been on a Steve Saunders training day. more useful than any flash kit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasgasssser Posted January 15, 2007 Report Share Posted January 15, 2007 Just dont fall into the "all the gear,no idea"catagory.You dont want to turn up fully kitted out then make an a*** of your self.Boots and lid is fine for now. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cg125 Posted January 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Thanks for all the replies. Appleyards couldn't help, but Motomerlin are local to me and have been very helpful. Apparently Gaerne go up to my size which seems to be a result as I've only read good things about them. My inclination is to go for the least expensive of their range - would that be a false economy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattylad Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 No go for it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boydw Posted January 18, 2007 Report Share Posted January 18, 2007 A friend of mine bought the single stitched gearnes and they have lasted him from last years ssdt, until now and are still going strong! A good buy i'd say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
half a tire right Posted January 19, 2007 Report Share Posted January 19, 2007 As a newbie Myself (6 months) I would strongly advise you to keep a spare set of brake and clutch levers because if you are like me you will be snapping quite a few!! Its a pain in the neck when you have to wait a few days for a new one when you could be out on the bike!!Being a newbie myself and trying out manuvers that require more experiance, often finding myself off the Techno laying on the ground wondering what I snapped off this time,however I've learned to loosen the lever perches a tad, thus when you go down it'll move rather than snap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cg125 Posted January 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2007 A friend of mine bought the single stitched gearnes and they have lasted him from last years ssdt, until now and are still going strong!Guess what? Apparently only the top of the range ones are available in my size, so I had to order a some. That's my excuse and I'm sticking to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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