dan williams Posted April 17, 2016 Report Share Posted April 17, 2016 Stewie's got new toys to play with, Got to try both. The Vertigo is more abrupt and handles in a way that I think will reward the more physical rider. It wants to go up big things and seems really quick to want to lay over and change direction once the decision is made. The TRS is stable as a concrete block. At any point I stopped and balanced it just patiently waited until I made up my mind. It also has a lovely soft grunt to it. For me the TRS would be the bike of choice. A friend who rides expert and likes BIG hits went up to try both. Intent on the TRS he ended up ordering the Vertigo. Both are pretty impressive first efforts though it's obvious the TRS takes a lot from the JotaGas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losgamblos Posted April 17, 2016 Report Share Posted April 17, 2016 How did the trs compare to your evo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan williams Posted April 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2016 Very similar. TRS doesn't grunt as low as my Beta because I have carbon reeds but the engine feels very similar. Clutch action is very smooth and progressive though the pull is a bit heavy for me. I only got to play for a short bit and the suspension hadn't loosened up yet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heffergm Posted April 17, 2016 Report Share Posted April 17, 2016 I went by today. Although I spent most of my time playing on my GG, I did a quick spin on the Vertigo and the TRS. Basically what Dan said... I found the Vertigo intimidating. The clutch is light but very abrupt, and between that and the fact that the bike is loud as $#@$, I was very cautious. The TRS was more like getting on XYZ bike that I'm used to, very progressive clutch (but too heavy for me to run all day). I'd like some more time on one when the 250/280 show up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heffergm Posted April 19, 2016 Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 Dan, don't know if you rode the Vertigo too, but my impression of both was that the gearbox's felt really tight and positive. Compared to the tranny on all the other bikes I've ridden (especially this GG, which is really, ummm, vague I guess is the best way to put it... if I ignore the whole 4th -> 5th weirdness anyway) they were spectacular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan williams Posted April 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 19, 2016 I think the 5- speed in the TRS is worlds better than the Beta. Beta gearboxes are always notchy. That may have a lot to do with the flex of the aluminum shift lever on the Beta but the TRS box felt a lot more positive. The Vertigo mechanism felt tight and I didn't really get a chance to shift it in Stewie's yard. Too nervous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fracy Posted April 20, 2016 Report Share Posted April 20, 2016 Dan: It sure is interesting and one of the things that makes trials and trial bike manufacturers unique. The differences in opinions about bikes and how they feel to that rider. The first ride I had on a Vertigo it was really soft and powerless, the second time I tried it, I liked it a lot more. Only thing I found odd was the amount of engine braking it had for a 2t. So setup is so important and can sure change the feel a rider has. The TRS I agree has a nice clutch and the gearbox very nice, gear ratios spot on for a 5 speed. Much different than how a Sherco is. I noticed the chassis a lot on the TRS too. My son also concurs after spending an entire day riding the TRS hard. That's why the best suggestion to anyone buying a new bike, is to try all of them. Find the one that fits them the best. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan williams Posted April 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 I'm glad I wasn't the only one who felt that the engine braking was considerable on the Vertigo. Not bad but definitely more than on a carbureted bike. There's three power settings on the Vertigo so that may have been set different. Not to mention you are a multi-time national champ and my career peaked at fifth place Sr B. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan williams Posted April 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2016 ...and has been going downhill since. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted April 26, 2016 Report Share Posted April 26, 2016 ...and has been going downhill since. Not to worry, at the next marker/section split you will need to turn and use full throttle to blast up the hill, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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