shrub Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 (edited) Hey Im looking at treating myself to a nice new bike for 2011, the question is what one? I currently ride a Beta 250 Rev 3 2008 model on the C route & will be starting to try B at the next few trials, its a great bike!!! Power is smooth, great traction fairly light mmmmm why am I getting a new one lol Ive had a spin on a 2010 Gasser light and flicky but dont know if it would be to much for a whole trial? not yet managed to blag a go on a 250 Evo. So what do you peeps think???? I look forward to your words of wisdom Edited July 28, 2010 by Shrub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmymal Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 (edited) Beta all the way. Better build quality than the Gasser in my opinion. Although there are loads of Gassers at trials so people must like them. I have an EVO and will definately be getting a new one when they come out. Edited July 28, 2010 by JimmyMal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatabeta Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 The ONLY person who can decide that is you... You will get divided opinions from lots of riders. You need to ride them both and decide. For my money I say Gas Gas : I've gone from Gas Gas to Beta and back to Gas Gas - both will be 1000 times better than what most mere mortals can do on them, both are very rideable and very well made (ignore any comments saying Beta are better put together). Should come down to - 1: what you like best 2: price and dealer support If you cant decide from there then I would look at importer back up and based on this it's Beta HANDS DOWN! John Lampkin (Beta UK) is fantastic, you could not want anymore as a backup. Will cover many parts outside of warranty, no questions asked John Shirt (Gas Gas UK) on the other hand is (in my opinion) an absolute pain in the @rse to deal with, gives sweet FA back up, tries to get out of anything and offers (against EU laws) a 6 months warranty only. Happy hunting. PS: Bare in mind that the 2011 bikes are not here yet. The Gasser has a different frame (you may get to try a 2010 Raga Rep which has the new frame) but is not out yet. The Beta has not been announced but I dont think any major changes are planned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benbeta23 Posted July 28, 2010 Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 If you cant decide from there then I would look at importer back up and based on this it's Beta HANDS DOWN!John Lampkin (Beta UK) is fantastic, you could not want anymore as a backup. Will cover many parts outside of warranty, no questions asked John Shirt (Gas Gas UK) on the other hand is (in my opinion) an absolute pain in the @rse to deal with, gives sweet FA back up, tries to get out of anything and offers (against EU laws) a 6 months warranty only. Couldn't agree more with that, John Lampkin is an absolute fantastic chap & is always willing to help you with any concerns, But Dealing with Shirty is worse than trying to get blood out of a stone. They won't tell you anything that you need to know, & is soon as the warrenty is a 1 minute over 6 months, There not interested at all. I would definatly suggest getting a new Evo, I have a 2010 290 and it is fantastic, never goes wrong, which is more than I can say for a Gasser, when I had my 09 300 pro to be honest it was a pile of S**t & would never have one again. Beta All the way!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copemech Posted July 29, 2010 Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 I find this interisting that you got GasGasben on Beta's, then Beatabeta on gassers! I think you gotta go ride some just to see what you can tolerate! There are ergonomic and other factors that come into play as well. Do not forget to throw in a Sherco into the mix. Factors I find to be : Left hand kickers Short throw shifters Short throw kickers Weight and ft/rear bias Maintenance and reliability Rattly motors Too tight and/or springy in the steering and suspension Steering radius too much or too little And of course, engine power band Now I say this purely in an effort to state points of comparison and such. My saying is Pick your Poison, and stick with it! They all have their points! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrub Posted July 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 Hi Guys Thanks for your comments! I have to agree Lampkins have been brilliant with my Rev 3 08 and like I have already said it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatabeta Posted July 29, 2010 Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 I find this interisting that you got GasGasben on Beta's, then Beatabeta on gassers! I dont know how to change my user name on here (sad but true) so it stays beatabeta I quite like the Sherco's (except the forks) and Rathmell seems (from what I've heard) to be good but for me personally I couldn't get a Sherco with the silencer where it is..... Heard too many horror stories about them getting damaged and needing replacing - FINE when in warranty but where do you / Rathmell stand when you're out of warranty??? Heard that Cabestany had a new one EVERY DAY in Scotland!! B@LLS to that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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