heffergm Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 Sweet! Just be careful with them bark busting bar ends, as there have been reports of some flipping the bike over a big log like that and snapping wrists with them! I likr thin gloves, but I would easily use thicker work style mechanics gloves in the brush and such, and I do have elbow pads that cover most of forearm if needed, knee guards as well, as you do not really need the full effect of a fall on sharp granite! So I've never ridden a trials bike with bark busters on it, but FWIW, every enduro rider (me included) in New England runs bark busters in the woods. I have yet to hear of any injury that wouldn't still have happened wether they were there or not. And if you're riding in tight woods at a pace, you're definitely better off with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lineaway Posted May 13, 2014 Report Share Posted May 13, 2014 If you are a trail rider, thrashing and crashing with barkbusters is fine. If you are a serious trials rider, they are in the way and cause points. Each person has a point of view, but points is the name of the game in trials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmark1972 Posted May 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 (edited) Yeah I feel kinda bad about not being a purist with the bark busters but the fact is that I do ride through the woods a good bit to get to my natural training area and I was bashing my hands up pretty regularly. I'm actually building a bunch of sections closer to the house on my parents property and when that is done I will likely pull them off. Edited May 16, 2014 by bigmark1972 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffsgasgas Posted August 11, 2014 Report Share Posted August 11, 2014 Well we finally got BigMark1972 out to ride with us this weekend. He will be just fine. Learning curve is there but its good to have a new rider to come out with us. With a few pointers he got some confidence and was trying some big stuff. Great times. --Biff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmark1972 Posted September 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 For sure Biff gotta get out and ride with you guys again! I keep practicing, been riding with some good peeps from Niles and I am learning lots. Am riding Metamora on the 7th, excited to see what it's all about. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 I shall be at Metamora as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffsgasgas Posted September 4, 2014 Report Share Posted September 4, 2014 For sure Biff gotta get out and ride with you guys again! I keep practicing, been riding with some good peeps from Niles and I am learning lots. Am riding Metamora on the 7th, excited to see what it's all about. See you there Bigmark1972! --Biff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmark1972 Posted September 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 (edited) Awesome! Excited to see you guys and get my trials on. Edited September 5, 2014 by bigmark1972 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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