smccrory Posted January 6, 2018 Report Share Posted January 6, 2018 It's a very long shot, but does anyone here ride a Trials bike or have friends who do, particularly in the Central Ohio area? I'm finding myself a bit bike-curious, but it doesn't seem like there are any Central Ohio clubs, or even riders with nearby places to practice. Don't know what Trials is? Here's a taste of the extreme versions: Though I just want to practice this kind of stuff to develop enduro skills: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted January 6, 2018 Report Share Posted January 6, 2018 http://trialsinc.org/?trigger=hof I have a 2003 trials bike that hasn't been ridden in almost five years that I could let go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccrory Posted January 7, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 2 hours ago, Uncle Punk said: http://trialsinc.org/?trigger=hof I have a 2003 trials bike that hasn't been ridden in almost five years that I could let go. Interesting! I’m not generally into clubs or competitions but they can teach one a lot. What make and model? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted January 7, 2018 Report Share Posted January 7, 2018 2003 Gas Gas 280 Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 Pleasure doing business with you. Be safe and have fun enjoying your new to you bike. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBBaron Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 17 minutes ago, Uncle Punk said: Pleasure doing business with you. Be safe and have fun enjoying your new to you bike. I assume this means @smccrory has a new bike. I was also looking at trials to improve my off road skills but I was not ready to buy that quick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted January 11, 2018 Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 (edited) Correct, he should be driving home with it as we type. Prepare to be dazzled by his new found skills. Edited January 11, 2018 by Uncle Punk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccrory Posted January 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2018 2 hours ago, Uncle Punk said: Pleasure doing business with you. Be safe and have fun enjoying your new to you bike. Thank you too UP! It was great meeting you in person, and thanks for indulging my interest in the shop and how stuff is designed and made there. It's weird but all the smells of old and new equipment, oils and steel make me feel oddly at home, which I think has something to do with my grandpa Smith's and his brother's shops when I was a kid. Funny how stuff like that works on the brain. I hope we get a chance to ride in the near future - I want to see that new bike you just bought :-). @CBBaron yep, she's in my garage drying off as we speak, with plans to go through the mechanical basics this weekend! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 I get what you're saying about feeling at home in a particular place by something indescribable. I hang out a Kennedy's Sport Cycles on Saturdays when I don't have anything going on and I get the same sensation there you are describing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo72 Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 (edited) I dare you to ride that one to work! Edited January 12, 2018 by Wojo72 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccrory Posted January 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 6 minutes ago, Wojo72 said: I dare you to ride that one to work! I can't! Not street legal, but if Steve will look the other way, I'll be happy to ride around the garage and dip into the woods area :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wojo72 Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 1 minute ago, smccrory said: I can't! Not street legal, but if Steve will look the other way, I'll be happy to ride around the garage and dip into the woods area :-D It's not illegal unless you get caught. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 14 minutes ago, Wojo72 said: It's not illegal unless you get caught. He better avoid mirrors ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBBaron Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 11 hours ago, smccrory said: I can't! Not street legal, but if Steve will look the other way, I'll be happy to ride around the garage and dip into the woods area :-D From what I understand it is pretty easy to plate a bike in OH. Though a trials bike might not qualify because of lack of seat. I would have to carry gas to ride that to work myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 Riding it to work would be difficult. The bad: 1 The gearing would have to be changed to keep up with traffic. 2 Need to take your foot off of the peg to change gears, which would have to happen often. 3 The tires are magic off pavement and like riding on marbles on pavement. 4 The range of the gas tank is about the size of a push lawnmower. The good: 1 Everything would be an obstacle that needs to be ran over. Filtering would mean driving OVER traffic instead of between it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motocat12 Posted January 12, 2018 Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 it's trials I thought you would jump from moving car top to moving car top and be legal since you're not on the asphalt. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccrory Posted January 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2018 I love how you guys think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted January 13, 2018 Report Share Posted January 13, 2018 Very cool. I have a buddy that has one and a place to ride if you don't mind bringing it down to redneckistan. I'll send you his info. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccrory Posted February 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 Check out this sexy little beast, all dressed up and ready for spring. Thanks again UP! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alansz400 Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 Bring it to Loudonville I have a perfect place to practice. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccrory Posted February 27, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 1 hour ago, alansz400 said: Bring it to Loudonville I have a perfect place to practice. Will do Alan! Don’t I recall you have one too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alansz400 Posted February 28, 2018 Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 Don't own it just using a friends bike. The boys rode 110s last night it wasn't muddy at all. Sounds like that might change tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smccrory Posted February 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2018 48 minutes ago, alansz400 said: Don't own it just using a friends bike. The boys rode 110s last night it wasn't muddy at all. Sounds like that might change tonight. Just as things were starting to dry out too. This time of year around here is frustrating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclops Posted May 23, 2019 Report Share Posted May 23, 2019 I would like to put this thread back on topic. I live in Northwest Ohio and about to pick up a new (to me) trials bike. Like others I am looking for people to ride with and places to ride. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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