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Hello All,

My name is Ian and I’m a complete noob to trials riding and haven’t thrown a leg over one yet, however, it won’t be my first dance on two wheels altogether.

I was wondering if there is an advantage to buying a lesser powered bike initially and thus being forced to learn correct timing to accomplish a move versus relying on additional power to achieve same?

I normally like the path of buy once/cry once but wouldn’t like to hinder the learning curve.

Thanks in advance.
Ian

Hi Ian, I think you would probably be happy with a 250cc two stroke. I haven't ridden the beta 200cc but I think that would be an ideal bike to learn on as well. 125cc are a great bike to learn on but if your a bigger bloke you may find yourself needing to upgrade. All the best, you'll love trials.
Cheers
Wes

Thx Wes, your advice is much appreciated.

I probably should have added that I have a 14 year old that I was hoping to coax away from the online world also once he noticed that it can be fun.

We live in a NE suburb of Melbourne but are fortunate to have 2 acres around us that would be perfect for practice.

I’m guessing that it’s actually possibly for a 82kg guy to ride a 125-300cc, however, are there any competition requirements for either a 14 year old or adult starting out with regard to engine size?

Good Health
Ian

Hi Ian.
Electric bikes becoming popular.
You and your son can practice all day with no noise complaints from neighbors.

whitehillbilly

Do not buy anything bigger than 250cc or you will end up in a whole new world if pain and misery.

Beta 200 is perfect fit....but I'm biased
Safe for newbies and kiddies but with a few judicious tweaks more than capable of taking you a whole bunch further.

Thx a lot Fella’s.

I was going to steer clear of Beta’s because of the left side Kickstarter, unfortunately, I have broken both ankles in previous dances but the left one was much worst and I’m pretty shy with it.

I shouldn’t have any problems with neighbours as I’m surrounded by 2 acre paddocks. I have had a quick look at the E Bikes and was hoping that they will lower in price as the technology catches up and they become more popular. I must admit that I just love everything to do with petrol engines in anything.

Electric Start.

https://trials.com.au/news/first-ride-o ... wc200-4844

Good write up.

whitehillbilly

I agree, good write up.

Thx for all the advice Fella’s.

I ended up buying a second hand 250 that I’m really happy about and have booked in for my first course to start the learning curve off on the right foot.

250 what ?
Pic please. Have fun.

whitehillbilly