bumblebeemer Posted July 29, 2008 Report Share Posted July 29, 2008 As title states I am new here and very keen to get into the sport. I have a road bike and have been riding for some years now , including commuting and touring. I also do a bit of green laning and now wish to move into the trials scene in order to improve my bike control, get out on a bike more, learn how to do a few tricks and possible compete in trials. I am after some advice. Firstly, I have not as yet chosen a bike yet. It would probably be a secondhand one and I have about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funtrials Posted July 30, 2008 Report Share Posted July 30, 2008 One thing is that for a newcomer a bike over 260 cc's might be a bit too much, unless you are quite heavy. The GasGas "Raga" version (which I pine for myself) is likely not what you want. But the "regular" GasGases, in 250 CC, would be where I would start if I was you. CHECK ON SERVICE OF ALL BRANDS IN YOUR AREA, AS IF YOU CAN'T GET IT SERVICED LOCALLY YOU MIGHT REGRET BUYING A PARTICULAR BRAND! You success in the sections will be mainly dependent on these 3 rules: 1. Practice. 2. See rule #1. 3. See rule #2. Knee pads and TRIALS (not motocross or enduro!!) boots and a helmet are a "must". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b40rt Posted July 31, 2008 Report Share Posted July 31, 2008 One thing is that for a newcomer a bike over 260 cc's might be a bit too much, unless you are quite heavy. The GasGas "Raga" version (which I pine for myself) is likely not what you want. But the "regular" GasGases, in 250 CC, would be where I would start if I was you. CHECK ON SERVICE OF ALL BRANDS IN YOUR AREA, AS IF YOU CAN'T GET IT SERVICED LOCALLY YOU MIGHT REGRET BUYING A PARTICULAR BRAND! You success in the sections will be mainly dependent on these 3 rules: 1. Practice. 2. See rule #1. 3. See rule #2. Knee pads and TRIALS (not motocross or enduro!!) boots and a helmet are a "must". Rule 4 - see rule one Gloves are good to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumblebeemer Posted August 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2008 That is great advice guys. The message is loud and clear ... I need to practice. But where can I practice in teh Essex / Hertfordshire area ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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