so which bike???
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 4:03 pm
Howdy,
Age old question, but ideas would be much appreciated.
Just getting into trials riding and have so far riden a Betta 250, Sherco 250, Gas Gas 250 and Ossa280 (2011) and a 200, wich I think was a Sherco.
Rode the Sherco, Gas Gas and Ossa on the weekend and so far, liking the Ossa the most, with feeling the most comfortable on the bike and able to turn it the best. Was a 2011 model, though had the 2012 engine map loaded, so it was smooth and kick started no issue. Sherco was very nimble, but I found it a bit small, though I understand the front forks can be dropped down a bit. Gas Gas was a lot more comfortable, but just couldn't ride it as well. And the Ossa combined both - the most comfortable of the three and rode it the easiest. I understand the Ossa has a bit less power, but I cant see this being an issue for me for a long time.
Anyway, keen to hear any thoughts people may offer, rather than rabbit on myself.
Any ideas would be much appreciated!
Age old question, but ideas would be much appreciated.
Just getting into trials riding and have so far riden a Betta 250, Sherco 250, Gas Gas 250 and Ossa280 (2011) and a 200, wich I think was a Sherco.
Rode the Sherco, Gas Gas and Ossa on the weekend and so far, liking the Ossa the most, with feeling the most comfortable on the bike and able to turn it the best. Was a 2011 model, though had the 2012 engine map loaded, so it was smooth and kick started no issue. Sherco was very nimble, but I found it a bit small, though I understand the front forks can be dropped down a bit. Gas Gas was a lot more comfortable, but just couldn't ride it as well. And the Ossa combined both - the most comfortable of the three and rode it the easiest. I understand the Ossa has a bit less power, but I cant see this being an issue for me for a long time.
Anyway, keen to hear any thoughts people may offer, rather than rabbit on myself.
Any ideas would be much appreciated!