myyry Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 I am new to Classic Trials and I would like to know more about the bike in attached picture. All information about the bike is welcome. Thank you very much! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bashplate Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 I think you will find that is my bike....can you please return it as soon as. Only joking, that is a very nice looking twin,and if it's yours well done, if your thinking of buying it then go for it. Obviously a twin is a bit heavier and it's a hard tail, but that will be a sweet ride.....enjoy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myyry Posted July 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 Than you for all the replies, "the bike" was advertised as "1948 Triumph Speedtwin Trials 500". Heres a few more pictures and all information is welcome. Thank you very much, Myyry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon v8 Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 If you are,as you say new to classic trials - then it would help us to know what you intend to do with that bike,where you are based and how far you would drive to use it. The bike has clearly been set up to use in Classic trials,its not going to win any awards at shows,its a working bike - and it needs to be ridden and enjoyed.At the right event it will be great fun and very satisfying to ride,any spectators will love the sight and sound of it.Please use it, despite what some people would have you believe there are still trials around where that bike will put on a good show. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myyry Posted July 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 Thank you for the reply. This bike is in Tarragona Spain, I went to see it, fell in love with the looks of it and when I heard it, I knew I had to have it. I intend to register it in Barcelona Spain, use it occasionally in the city as well as few times a year do a longer offroad trip up the coast. Time will tell if I take it to some local pre-65 trials races. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon v8 Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 Ah, can't help much with classic trials in Spain ! Although having driven back through Barcelona's morning rush hour to the airport a couple of weeks ago, I think the Trumpy may not be ideal for city use.You would almost certainly need to raise the gearing,and the riding position with the footrests set back for trials soon becomes uncomfortable on the road. Maybe others on here have better local knowledge of the trials situation there,the terrain certainly lends itself to trials,I couldn't help noticing whilst driving back from the Pyrenees. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micm Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 Also a very good picture of the late Geoff Chandler, who was lost far too soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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