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Montesa Honda. 300cc and 260cc EFI Batteryless. https://powersports.honda.com/motorcycle/montesatrials/montesa-cota-4rt…

I use my trials bike for single track. All I can say is any trials bike is good, all the reputable brands have been out for a while and you really can't go wrong with any of them. Beta, GasGas, Vertigo, Sherco, Honda all great bikes. The real decision lies in the power package you choose. 2 stroke/4 stroke, 125/250/300. I'm a lighter weight rider 138lbs and I like my 300. Yeah it does all the hill climbs, endless torque, etc etc. What really set the 300 apart is in the transfer gears 5/6th. The motor is strong enough to...

I started riding trials 3 years ago and bought a new GasGas TXT 300 as my first bike and was very happy with it. The TXT seemed very docile and easy to ride, compared to the bike I'm on now which is a Vertigo Nitro 300, which is a bit more exciting. 300cc two strokes have a lot of torque for effortless hill climbs and are easy to find and sell here in the USA anyway. I think it's probably the option for a guy your size, and you probably want to get stiffer springs at your weight. If you...

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Find your local trials scene and figure out what dealers you have in your area, and what kind of support (parts availability, support at local events if you plan on competing) is around. Get to a local trial and look at the bikes, ask questions, maybe you’ll find someone who will let you ride theirs around a little bit, or dealers with demos. Generally, trials riders are extremely friendly and willing to help out others interested in getting into the sport. Much more so than in the MX/offroad worlds. I’ve seen time and time again; folks who ride big bikes...

If you can find an early 2000's Montesa 315R, I'd recommend that. I think anyone starting out on trials should start with a 2 stroke. I had a 2001 Dougie Lampkin edition. One of the funnest bikes I've ever had. You don't need a lot of space to have a blast.

GG, Sherco or Beta are simple and reliable. The Vertigo is more complex but better. The Honda Montesa is too much bike for anyone less than a good intermediate. And lastly the TRS has electric start as an option. It might be the best bike for the more advanced. A Beta or Vertigo 200 would be my choice

We have a few. I'm on a Sherco 250 Factory (2018), absolutely love this bike. Power is fine, they don't make near the power or have the "power band" a dirt bike 2T does. My wife is on a Montesa 260 and father on a Montesa 300. The Montesa's, to me, feel fat on the front end, just like the gas gas. My wife and father love these things, I personally don't see the fascination but we have more Montesa riders than not in our area (very small pool of riders). Before the Montesa's, my father had a Beta 300...

The 23 gasgas is a great bike and simple (carb and kick start) as is the beta. The beta is probably a tad more novice-friendly. The trs is a great bike and quite similar to the gasgas, but has the option of electric start. The vertigo has efi and very high performance. Reports of troubles are common and a top notch local dealer would be important. The Montesa / Honda is a four stroke and extremely well built with top notch quality and suspension. It's heavier than the others and most people prefer two strokes in trials so it has...

Im a novice trials rider. Ive got a 300TXT GG. Its a lot of bike for a novice, but has its positives at times. If its slippy mud, I can lug a bigger gear with lower revs. However I feel that when I want to 'launch' at something, Id be far more in control on a 200cc. Ive made mods to make my 300 'softer' and easier to ride, such as a low compression head (When I bought it it was an ex-expert rider's bike so had a high-comp head) and a slow turn domino throttle. Its much better suited...

Love my Armegas, Brisker gloves for winter, cycling gloves, sunglasses, and shirts from them. All their stuff is top notch.

I was a dedicated Oakley Airbrake wearer until someone recently gave me a pair of 100% Armega's. I'm about to put all of my Airbrake's in the For Sale Forum now. Aside from the Armega's being a better goggle (for me) I like the way that 100% supports the sport at the amateur level.

That horrendous commercial during the SX broadcast is reason enough to leave Oakley. 100% has fantastic customer service in my experience.

I love my racecraft, the price-quality ratio is awesome. Might try some armegas but just haven’t yet because the racecraft fit my face and 6D so perfectly