junfan Posted October 21, 2011 Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 Hi all, I've ridden motocross and enduro for years - and am just getting rid of my road bikes before I get myself in trouble :\ have been researching trials bikes for a while, and have had a go on an older (2003?) Beta and loved it. It was a bit of a shed, but enjoyed how different it was from enduro etc. I was originally looking at getting a new Gas Gas (250) but then the new Sherco 250 seems to have got rave reviews, and is meant to be user friendly. I normally jump into bike purchases head first...so am taking my time (a bit!) with this one....is there really a massive difference between the models, or is a newbie like myself likely to notice very little between the different makes? Cheers Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockyrider Posted October 21, 2011 Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 Rob, You won't go wrong with a Sherco 250. I have had one now for almost 2 years. I am also a new rider. This bike has all the low end you'll ever need, and is easy to ride, also well balanced. I find it to be a minimum of maintenance involved keeping in shape every week. Be aware that a larger engine, i.e. 290cc, may be a larger handful to handle. Best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junfan Posted October 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 Cheers - just what I wanted to hear Noooo way am I looking at anything bigger - been spat off the back of bikes enough times Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transit Posted October 21, 2011 Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 U HAVE TO GO 4RT BEST BIKES BEEN DOWN THE SHERCO THING AND NEVER AGAIN NEARLY GAVE THE SPORT UP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junfan Posted October 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 4RT = Montesa? Aren't they almost 7k? What was wrong with the Sherco? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandelboy Posted October 21, 2011 Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 (edited) "U HAVE TO GO 4RT BEST BIKES BEEN DOWN THE SHERCO THING AND NEVER AGAIN NEARLY GAVE THE SPORT UP. " you said that about the Beta 4t 18 MONTHS AGO, before you fell out with it Justin. NOUGHT WRONG WITH ANY MODERN TRIALS BIKE, NOT MUCH BETWEEN THEM ITS PERSONAL CHOICE. TRY THEM ALL ROB BEFORE YOU JUMP. Edited October 21, 2011 by pandelboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transit Posted October 21, 2011 Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 "U HAVE TO GO 4RT BEST BIKES BEEN DOWN THE SHERCO THING AND NEVER AGAIN NEARLY GAVE THE SPORT UP. " you said that about the Beta 4t 18 MONTHS AGO, before you fell out with it Justin. NOUGHT WRONG WITH ANY MODERN TRIALS BIKE, NOT MUCH BETWEEN THEM ITS PERSONAL CHOICE. TRY THEM ALL ROB BEFORE YOU JUMP. thats true but i have had a mont/gas gas/sherco/beat 300 4t/back to mont. beat 300 great bike but parts far to much to buy gas gas good bike but dont like 2t and the sherco never a gain it was that bad i was going to give up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micm Posted October 21, 2011 Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 To the experienced rider there is probably a big difference between the two bikes. To the newcomer probably not much. You should beg a ride on both of them to see if you prefer one or the other. You could win (or not) on either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 Posted October 21, 2011 Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 Hi all, I've ridden motocross and enduro for years - and am just getting rid of my road bikes before I get myself in trouble :\ have been researching trials bikes for a while, and have had a go on an older (2003?) Beta and loved it. It was a bit of a shed, but enjoyed how different it was from enduro etc. I was originally looking at getting a new Gas Gas (250) but then the new Sherco 250 seems to have got rave reviews, and is meant to be user friendly. I normally jump into bike purchases head first...so am taking my time (a bit!) with this one....is there really a massive difference between the models, or is a newbie like myself likely to notice very little between the different makes? Cheers Rob how many sherco bikes do you see at trials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatslide Posted October 21, 2011 Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 I recommend the Sherco, I have been riding them since they first came out, I have never not finished a trial because of the bike. Very easy to maintain as well. I think you will love it, the only things that werent fantastic on the 2011 are the carburation and the rear shock, those have been addressed on the 2012. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junfan Posted October 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 Don't know how many Sherco's you see at trials...as not been to any :/ do you not see many? My local trials club is at berkhamstead, so I'll go have a look and see if anyone is nice enough to let me have a go on a couple don't want to rush into anything (like the Ducati 1198s I have sat in the garage...for sale btw !) and wish I'd bought a different bike. You'll always find someone that has had a bad experience with a manufacturer if you ask enough people...as they'll be the ones that are vocal about their bad experiences I guess. Cheers for all the replies...I'll let you know how I get on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copemech Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 I hope to have one(ST) in the not too distant future! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wookie Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 Don't know how many Sherco's you see at trials...as not been to any :/ do you not see many? My local trials club is at berkhamstead, so I'll go have a look and see if anyone is nice enough to let me have a go on a couple don't want to rush into anything (like the Ducati 1198s I have sat in the garage...for sale btw !) and wish I'd bought a different bike. You'll always find someone that has had a bad experience with a manufacturer if you ask enough people...as they'll be the ones that are vocal about their bad experiences I guess. Cheers for all the replies...I'll let you know how I get on The next trial in your area is your club Berkhamstead at dews farm (UB9 6JN)near dog trust at harefield. You will see what bike they ride in comps ,have a chance to talk the guys what their are like to live with. You will see mostly beta and gasgas with one or two sherco / montesa about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ormplus Posted October 22, 2011 Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 get yourself to the sherco open day next weekend and enjoy yourself. you wont be disapointed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junfan Posted October 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2011 Where's the open day? Do you have to register? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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