pedronicman Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 So you think you can ride a Bultaco! ..... Found these on the net of a young man at play.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hop blip and a jump Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 it's nice to good quality old pics!!! nice find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 it's nice to good quality old pics!!! nice find. I know its very hypothetical, but how good would he be today if he were that age again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hop blip and a jump Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 I know its very hypothetical, but how good would he be today if he were that age again. I know what you mean, if he could throw that tank about like that imagine if he was on a new gas gas pro!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betabonkers Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 I know what you mean, if he could throw that tank about like that imagine if he was on a new gas gas pro!!! I bet he couldnt throw yours around like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofasttim Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 I know its very hypothetical, but how good would he be today if he were that age again. Always a question that causes me to wonder. How good would Jeff Smith be today? I reckon that if Bernie was the best of his time and Toni the best today, unless somebody was truly exceptional the the law of averages would balance it out. Thus Bernie would be the best, if not nearly the best if he were 20 yo today. M2Cw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapshot 3 Posted February 21, 2009 Report Share Posted February 21, 2009 Always a question that causes me to wonder. How good would Jeff Smith be today?I reckon that if Bernie was the best of his time and Toni the best today, unless somebody was truly exceptional the the law of averages would balance it out. Thus Bernie would be the best, if not nearly the best if he were 20 yo today. M2Cw I think "something very special" just about covers it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomant Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 Did you notice he wasn't covering the clutch or front brake ! ahh, those were the days when just had to ride it and keep it moving Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copemech Posted February 22, 2009 Report Share Posted February 22, 2009 Did you notice he wasn't covering the clutch or front brake ! ahh, those were the days when just had to ride it and keep it moving Aye, that's the way I do it, as I cannot do too many things at once! The pice did sorta show ehere the bars were soo far back from the line of the fork it was limiting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramit Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 I know its very hypothetical, but how good would he be today if he were that age again. World Champ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 World Champ! Was trials much better back then in the states? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofasttim Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Was trials much better back then in the states? Shhh Dabster, you'll get Mich Lin frothing at the mouth again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kramit Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 Was trials much better back then in the states? Watching Bernie practice in the late 70's was impressive but never left you with the feeling that what you were watching was impossible. Unlike watching some of the current top riders which leaves you wondering where the sport will go in the upcoming years. Sure age has something to do with this as my son thinks its all possible. Was it better then...ya I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the observer Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 World Champ! Amen Brother ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne_weedon Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 (edited) Not easy to predict the outcome of these hypothetical questions I think? I think trials has gone the way of many many other sports (if not all) and put it down in part to small step change evolution of the sports, huge increases in fitness at the top levels and general professionalism whether it be a ball sport, athletics, motor sport or anything else. Would Ali had been able to beat a top heavyweight boxer today? or James Hunt Lewis Hamilton in F1 etc etc etc. Probably not but Bernie was still a hero of mine of the time, well along with Vesty. Lejeune too but shame about the Honda bit! <runs/ducks> Wayne... Edited October 8, 2009 by wayne_weedon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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