Any trials riders on this forum?

[markbxr400]

Went back out (from Alabama gulf coast) to Montrose, CO this week to ride 3 days of trials with a guide, the a couple of days of the Adobe's on my Husky. Happened to score a new 18 XTrainer while I was there. Headed up to the Michigan Upper Peninsula on Thursday to ride some single track with my son and daughter-in-law. (Assuming I get everything done to the XTrainer before then).

[Lotus54]

I ride trials bikes primarily now, although rarely do a competition (too far away).
I started with little bikes as a kid (Benelli 50) then MX raced (OSSA), got away from it for awhile and got back in to modern enduro type bikes.
But I had several good riding friends get pretty hurt and decided I needed to slow down, so changed my style.. I got a trials bike and it was great. But I still wanted to ride trails.
So I bought an OSSA Exporer (still have it). Wonderful bike- full trials but has a second, larger fuel tank and a very good seat. Plus full road lighting so I could plate it.
They don’t make them anymore, so I bought a Beta 300 4T factory (used) so I wouldn’t put so many hours on the OSSAs. I quite like it, has the long range tank/seat (I rarely use the seat- but nice for gravel road connectors, when I goof up and places where really no trail so I have to paddle, since there is so much brush I can’t see what I’m hitting.

The Beta has worked really well for me- the power is very similar to the Explorer- it does weigh a little more but still pretty light. I do like the engine braking effect for those long steep descents. Plus fuel mileage is even better than the OSSA (which was quite good, perhaps the fuel injection helping a lot?)

So now I ride as accurate and under control as I can. A completely different focus than just going fast. Certainly a workout - but of course riding an enduro bike quickly or over gnarly stuff is a workout also. The legs especially get loads of exercise- since there is a LOT of preloading and using the legs for suspension etc.

Mark

[markbxr400]

Had a chance to take 3 days of trials training in Tennessee last week. Worked a lot on the basics - balance, turning, up and downhills. Seems like everything we did was on the side of a steep slope. Awesome week.

[markbxr400]

Beautiful day out today. Cleared my single track in the woods from hurricane damage, and built a few more trials obstacles. After riding my EVO on them, had to try them with the XTrainer as well. Had a few buddies over for riding and a few beers afterwards.

[markbxr400]

Well, the bad news is I sold my Beta EVO 4T trials bike. The good news is I picked up two new Montesa's - a new 2017 300RR and a new 17 4RT260. Went up to Michigan and competed in an Enduro on the XTrainer and a trials event with the Montesa's with my son and daughter-in-law.

[Dirt Dud]

Congradulations on your new ride I need a new trials bike since I blew up my 14 GasGas . Still have a 125 Scorpa to ride but miss the raw power of the 300cc

[twowheels]

Congradulations on your new ride I need a new trials bike since I blew up my 14 GasGas . Still have a 125 Scorpa to ride but miss the raw power of the 300cc

I have a new, never ridden 2017 300 Super Smooth that you might like. I think you have my contact info

[markbxr400]

I may be riding next weekend in your neck of the woods. I rode the Bent Fender event a few weeks ago with my son and daughter-in-law. May head up to Metamora next weekend to ride the Great Lakes event with them if my son picks up his new Sherco. About 1050 miles each way for me.