new to Trials bikes

[shrimpy]

hey guys new to the scene want to just find out how much a descent trials bike would be worth and what to get im only 16 and weigh about 60kg what would you think would be the best for me not something to expensive just want to have fun seen this video and i like it thanks guys http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIL7zqrEyNg

[Tee-Why]

Hi Shrimpy, see no one has replied as yet, so I will give you a few heads up.
In the main forum Board index, scroll down to the bottom for the Bikes for Sale and Dealer bikes advertised on this site.
Alternately looking at internet searches for Trials in online sites like Ebay, Trading Post, Gumtree, Bike Sales, Digital Bikes, and try Yakaz (ebay search listing), reveals a lot of bikes not listed here, but experience in buying is needed to know if its worth buying from unknown persons outside the trials scene and clubs.
Links from dealer add websites from this site will find on their pages a variety of brands and prices for secondhand bikes, backup, service and parts.

Not knowing your budget or state locality, getting to a few club events can provide a good insight to whats around locally.
Its hard to answer your question not knowing your skill. I would recommend for a first trials bike something less than 10- 6 years old for an entry bike for price alone. For capacity, dont go above a 250, a 200 is better and 125 is a great leveler to learn how to use the available power. Remember the bikes are developed for torque, not power, so capacity is for experienced hands, not beginner. Go for a 2 stroke, being easier to maintain and budget to repair, alternately the Scorpa 160 or 200 I think is a great 4 stroke for learning on also. When you skills get better, by all means, get what you like and go up capacity if you like. This first bike does not really have to be a current model, skills learnt on an older model still apply, the first bike will get trashed more often too, so a few scratches and bent or broken parts wont hurt so much.
Hope this helps!

EDIT: Seeing there are some nice older and good priced bikes older than 10 years old, some bargains to be had. Check details like last rebuild, type of grade owner rode, maintenance etc. It could be a good thing or a lemon. My first bike was an ex A graders, and cost me a lot more later to fix all the abuse. Try and get Clubmen of C Grade ridden bikes if you can.

[shrimpy]

thanks for the info man well im from Newcastle,Nsw Australia yer just thinking a 125 2 stroke just have some fun see if im any good trials bike are awesome and i really like them now :)

[Andy]

Hi Shrimpy

Lots of keen riders in and around Newcastle.
If you can make the trip we have a trial on Sunday just outside Denman. Our club rides twinshock events but there's plenty of guys who also ride modern events and current bikes.

Give me a call if you want more info. 0418 348 670 or check out the club calender here:
http://denmanmcc.com/page23.php

Cheers

Andy

[shrimpy]

thanks for that man :) is there anymore coming up localy ? keen to get into this just need to find a bike so i can have a go :)

[The Hell Team]

Why don't you come on down for one of the Trials Experience days to be held at Pacific Park on the 28th and/or 29th of May, and the 3rd and/or 4th June. Pacific Park Motorcycle complex is at South Maroota, half way between Windsor and Wisemans Ferry, so not far for you.
Trent and Cass offer a great day of Trials, with skills training, and a chance to try out all the new model bikes from Gas Gas, Beta, Sherco, OSSA and Scorpa. They have all new 2011 bikes in a great array of capacities from 125 up to the big bore machines that you can turn a hand too.
Check out their website at http://www.trialsexperience.com.au
They run a very professional operation - you will get some great help to get started, and get to try out lots of bikes to help you make up your mind on which way to go. The school is run in a very quiet area of the Park, away from all the main stream riders, and all levels are catered for.
cheers

[shrimpy]

thanks for that info mate i am considering coming :) have a idea on how much it will be to have a ride ? and whats a 125 something descent worth these days ? thanks guys been a big help

[The Hell Team]

give Cass a call on 0402181943 for details on the Trials Experience days.

[shrimpy]

thanks mate legend :)