trapezeartist Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 Where are the places to look with a view to buying a secondhand trials bike, either private or from a dealer? I've found eBay, Gumtree and the advert section of this site of course. I've also found a few other websites that just re-hash adverts from other sources (pretty pointless). Are there any others I should be looking at? What about dealers? I've found a few in the north of England but they're too far away, and anyway I'd rather buy a bike that hasn't spent too much time bouncing off rocks. I heard of BVM but they don't seem to have much on their website apart from new and nearly-new. I also found RCM in Cornwall but they are also a long way away, in the other direction, though it would be a more attractive journey. Any others? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
degzie Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) local club websites, word of mouth? Active Bikesports are North Somerset/South Bristol I think. Also a place near Salisbury, but can't remember name Edited January 12, 2017 by degzie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadof2 Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/St+Blazey+Mx/@50.3652646,-6.9446186,7z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x7afd1300e3716ed3!8m2!3d50.3652646!4d-4.7121625 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonboy883 Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) If your after twin shock, they do have the occasional mono however, try The Twin Shock Shop at Sidmouth just outside Exeter in Devon. good range of bikes on the website! In Chains at Ringwood occasionally get one in, but Nigel there who is active with the Ringwood Club has a few cards with details of bikes he knows are for sale etc, for their customers. Also worth a call. Edited January 12, 2017 by jonboy883 Correction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonboy883 Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) The place near Salisbury on the above comment, I think, has now gone, unless they've moved without me noticing! Also try "Wobbly Will's" website, Will is active with the Alton club in Hampshire, but his website is national. Edited January 12, 2017 by jonboy883 Correction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasserguy Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) Try the local trials groups on F/B. Not allowed to mention names as they just delete the post for some reason! Edited January 12, 2017 by gasserguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capper Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 AB motorcycles in Merthyr usually have a good selection, there is usually ads in tmx news too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbiep123 Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 Jhon lee has some nice bikes , mine all come from BVM but since ceasing trading a few year back , the new bvm has half the stock to the old place, the tmx is good, be careful on eBay the bikes may be stolen hard to check a trials bike unless road registered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapezeartist Posted January 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 Thanks for all the suggestions, guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sniper Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 +1 for John Lee and Sons Also Gordon Farley (Surrey) are great to deal with! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmc2028372 Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 I would definately try John luff at bvm. He's an absolutely top bloke and will do his best to help you. He may not have a lot of bikes in stock but he has access to a lot of customer bikes for sale too. Give him a call for sure 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapezeartist Posted January 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 BVM seems to be the trader closest to home, so that has to be a possibility. I just had a look at TMXNews: a few interesting adverts but it's often hard to tell where they are. With only a mobile number they might be just around the corner, or in Scotland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishtwinspring Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 RCM are extremely helpful and hold a good selection in stock too, Robin is always happy to do deal may well be worth a phone call,& as you said its a pleasant trip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italianstallion Posted February 1, 2017 Report Share Posted February 1, 2017 Speak to Laurence at BVM over the phone, he often knows of good private bikes for sale outside of the shop. I've sold bikes like this before. Theyre not going to put their name to any old crap so it will generally be decent ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uksg85 Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 I can only go on my own experiences which is at Inch Perfect Trials (ribble valley) and Triple D motorsport(kendal, cumbria) . They have more bikes than you think and the staff are more than helpful in getting you on the right bike for your budget and your current skill level. happy shopping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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