trapezeartist Posted November 11, 2016 Report Share Posted November 11, 2016 (edited) Just 44 years after I last rode a trials bike, I'm thinking of having another go. Well, I'm more than thinking about it really, but SWMBO has declared "You've got to sell the boat first", which seems reasonable. Anyone want to buy a boat? My last bike was a 1966 4-speed Bultaco so for nostalgia reasons I'd like to get a Bultaco again. However I don't want something that won't be reasonably competitive, so I suspect I'll be more likely be looking for a Fantic or Yamaha TY (for Twinshock, obviously). No doubt I'll be dropping into the forum frequently, asking a zillion naive questions about bikes, clothing, trailers, techniques, clubs, practice grounds and who knows what else. Please be gentle on me. Edited December 15, 2016 by trapezeartist 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stroke4stroke Posted November 12, 2016 Report Share Posted November 12, 2016 Some advice from an even older guy - forget nostalgia and get a modern bike, it's much easier on the body and everything does what it should. And possibly involves less expenditure. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spen Posted November 12, 2016 Report Share Posted November 12, 2016 Word of warning about the modern bikes..... there's no seats, you can't paddle out of a section.... ? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spen Posted November 12, 2016 Report Share Posted November 12, 2016 Some advice from an even older guy - forget nostalgia and get a modern bike, it's much easier on the body and everything does what it should. And possibly involves less expenditure. If he's anything like me he'll need help to stand back up on the footrests once he has to (and he will) sit down, I sat down and had to stop the bike to get back up. ?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spen Posted November 12, 2016 Report Share Posted November 12, 2016 Just 44 years after I last rode a trials bike, I'm thinking of having another go. Well, I'm more than thinking about it really, but SWMBO has declared "You've got to sell the boat first", which seems reasonable. Anyone want to buy a boat? . How big's the boat? I'd have been better off with a boat than a trials bike last Sunday....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleanorbust Posted November 12, 2016 Report Share Posted November 12, 2016 spen posted: "If he's anything like me he'll need help to stand back up on the footrests once he has to (and he will) sit down" 'Cept that he probably won't get into such bother so often on a modern bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsrfun Posted November 12, 2016 Report Share Posted November 12, 2016 It really depends on which trials you want to ride, nothing wrong with an older bike just make sure it starts easily and runs properly so good carb and ignition absolutely essential. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapezeartist Posted November 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2016 Thanks for all that advice. This is obviously a friendly forum. To be honest there is still a bit of conflict within: twinshock v modern. It's just that I'm leaning a bit more towards twinshock at the moment, but I think there's still time to change my mind when I've visited more trials and talked to more people. I fancy I'll have fewer excuses on a modern though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spen Posted November 12, 2016 Report Share Posted November 12, 2016 Where are you based?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapezeartist Posted November 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2016 Where are you based?? Portishead, near Bristol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapezeartist Posted November 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2016 How big's the boat? I'd have been better off with a boat than a trials bike last Sunday....... Better off? Falling off a boat can be a lot more serious than falling off a bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bothfeetdown Posted November 13, 2016 Report Share Posted November 13, 2016 I only left it 34 years before taking it up again. It comes down to budget and an enthusiasm for tinkering! I've got a 72 Cota and it's an ongoing project, there always a job that needs doing etc. I'm very tempted with also having a modern bike and started this post http://www.trialscentral.com/forums/index.php?app=core&module=search&do=viewNewContent&search_app=forums&sid=03c15bc19589582a86d8d12474867fd9&change=1&search_app_filters%5Bforums%5D%5BsearchInKey%5D=&period=year&followedItemsOnly=0&userMode=title Lots of good advice in there and it really is a choice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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