Sussex Calling..

[finn]

Good morning,

It's been a few years since I've been on a trials bike but the bug never went away.

I need help as the bikes have changed some what since my day (TY175 Whitehawk which I still have).

I need a bike for my 9 year old son that will last him a couple of years and still be competative.

I'm not sure of the rules and regs regarding age and cc's of bikes, so my questions are:-

1. Can a nine year old compete on a 80 or 125 bike or is there a limit to engine size for his age.

2. Whats the best bike out there for a novice.

3. Is there a bike out there that will cope with my 17 1/2 stone frame (can't let him have all the fun) plus I like a bit of poke as I'm used to big enduro bikes.

Thanks for any help.

Regards

Nick.

[scraggydog64]

I think you're son is limited to an 80. I went thought about getting my son a 125 but opted for an 80 and have no regrets as it was excellent. Easy to start an not intimidating while he learned how to ride, it was his first bike with a clutch. For such low powered bike it was amazing what it would do.

I bought a Gas Gas and had no problems with it at all in the two and a half years we had it. I think the Gas Gas is better built than the BETA 80, the Sherco is significantly more expensive. The Gas Gas was more than adequate for my son. However if you are more serious the BETA has the better engine. Two national class kids in our centre ride the expert course on BETA 80s. Very impressive.