Trials Bikes

[MX MaNiAc 06]

Anybody own one or rode one? I always thought they looked goofy and didn't see the point in them. But they look like you could have a lot of fun on one without many resources.

Are they easy to ride? How's maintenance? What brands/models are best? Prices, places to look for used ones.. etc

if you can ride bmx,mountain bikes,and dirt bikes like an animal and destroy everything in your path to the point you've exhausted every obstacle you can find try it out.otherwise forget about it.

[Tommy Warren]

Originally posted by PAxcThumper
if you can ride bmx,mountain bikes,and dirt bikes like an animal and destroy everything in your path to the point you've exhausted every obstacle you can find try it out.otherwise forget about it.

be sure to drink your ovaltine?

[derekhonda]

A crummy commercial?

[finsteratv]

Gas gas is what i mostly see around here, they seem to make pretty cool stuff. Check out the KTM350 cross over. It's a cross between a trials bike and dirtbike its pretty sweet
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LinF4K0kN2Y

[finsteratv]

this is better http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=4QTlXYuMcFI&feature=endscreen

[finsteratv]

montessa also

Originally posted by Tommy Warren
be sure to drink your ovaltine?

in your case maybe some maple syrup??

[01boneless]

Originally posted by PAxcThumper
in your case maybe some maple syrup??

does every thread have to turn into off topic rambling these days!!!


im with austin the KTM trail bikes look the coolest and seem more usable than any other standerd trail bike...i hate even the looks of gas gas lol

[finsteratv]

Yeah man i think theyre pretty cool, they look like theyd be killer in gnarly trails and you could do some trials stuff too.

[woodsman250r]

Go for it. Being an accomplished trials rider will transition over to all other styles of riding as well. It teaches balance, throttle control, braking technique, body contol and so on. Just look at some of top off road riders in the world and you will see most have a trials background. Guys like Taddy Blazuziak and David Knight dominate the extreme enduro races, and both have a trials background. Check into Montessa, Gas Gas, and Ossa for finding something in your budget. If you have never riden a dirt bike, a trials bike will be a challange for you. Start out in a field and get a feel for it before you try to climb 10 ft rock faces. Put a few logs and rocks out there to go over and practice your techique. I have riden several trials bikes and loved it. I'm actually looking for one myself, but haven't found any in my area yet. Good luck!

[SRH]

that ktm 350 looks awesome

trials bikes are alot of fun, if you have some technical spaces to ride you will love it

[powerbomb400]

There is a training school close to where I live. Its in Monteagle Tennessee. They do some cool stuff but they make it look easy.

[MX MaNiAc 06]

Originally posted by PAxcThumper
if you can ride bmx,mountain bikes,and dirt bikes like an animal and destroy everything in your path to the point you've exhausted every obstacle you can find try it out.otherwise forget about it.

If this is true I don't even see the point. lol I haven't ridden BMX in ten years. I have a dirtbike but I'm a scrub. They don't seem to be cheap either after some research. Gotta drop a 4-6k for a half decent used one