This channel has evolved from me documenting the process of learning trials to now helping to share what I've learned to inspire others.
This channel was formerly named 2nd year Moto trials and before that 1st year Moto trials.
I am creating an in depth trials curriculum and breaking down skills into drills to assist in the learning process. Learn more at www.trialsprogression.com/
After having a terrible warranty experience with a Beta dealer in California, Missouri, I switched to TRS. Stu Preston @ Jack's Cycles has been FANTASTIC to work with. Thanks for this video.
My next door neighbor… We live in the best place for trials and he was instrumental and getting me off a trials bicycle on my first 280 climber. National #3 MTB trials rider for life
Rider Weight - are you talking about a rider's body weight (naked on the bathroom scale) or fully dressed wearing riding gear? There's easily a 10-15 lb difference. Thanks.
I don't know is Stu will read this, but I need help finding a solution. I need a rear shock for Beta Evo 80 Senior for my son. Stock suspension is dead and I think that there is no point spending money restoring it. Are there any alternatives that I could use? Rider is a 10 year old boy.
Thank you Tom and Stu! Great general advice in a sport with very little info and lots of subjective speculation at times. I appreciate the importanance of this content.
Not talking about acceleration. This is more about going slower in a section with the clutch out, or while slipping the clutch. Slower Riding is usually more controlled, which is often what we need. But you are correct. Gearing a bike up to produce higher top speed with less acceleration is done using a larger countershaft (gearbox) sprocket or a smaller rear sprocket. Gearing a bike down giving it more acceleration with lower top speed is done using a smaller countershaft (gearbox) sprocket or a larger rear sprocket.
I was, but I sold it. Super fun, but used the money for a vertigo that I'd ride in competition. I wasn't going to ride the end in competition. Just not as good on it.
This one was on Android only, it's called simple time tracker. Head over to my website and find some free resources and drills👍 free turning mini course as well right now Cheers
The Android app still isn't live sorry. It is going to take some more time. The website has all the same courses. This wheelie course is no longer free though, but I do have a free cambered turns course on the website you can sign up for
Yesterday I just bought a txt 280 2003 for a small buck, because I have always wanted to Trial. Im 23 years old and lets see, how far i can push my limits. That thing is pretty gnarly, but im sure that I can tame it. Your videos are going to help me a lot. Greetings from Germany
That's about the same bike I started out on. Mine was a 2000. Thanks for watching and good luck in your journey. I've got more resources and drills and such on the website. 👍
As a dad of a 21y/o 19y/o daughter I’m looking to get one of these since they’re never around anymore. Enjoy them while you can! Graduation comes quickly!
It's called a trials bike. It's designed for off road obstacles and slow turning. Some have brake lights, most have head lights. Some have attachment sears you can add, but most are not plated here in states. In Europe n Spain they are often made street legal bc they ride them to practice places on the road ways.
Oh man you almost had it! Still looked pretty sweet though!! Your progression is very motivating, thanks for sharing the fail videos to. Makes it very relatable for me!
So for my Trials riding, I need to change my thinking about thinking, by making 4 lane highways so it takes less thinking? Chris and Abigail are great teachers! They have both helped me at Trials Training Days, and a special Ray Peters group training session, at Kenny Gwynn's.
For someone that is looking to take trials very seriously, would you recommend a gas or electric? I'm open to both options, with the electric being a little more convenient in terms of access to practicing. Eventually, I would like to own both gas and electric, but need to pick one to start. My only riding experience comes from street riding sportbikes. Thanks.
Great question. I'm open to discussing more over the phone if you want to hit up my email. You can find it on the website. Whatever you think you'll practice riding on more. I ended up selling the electric, but it was a great tool. With electric you just pick up and ride, almost no maintenance, so it's crazy accessible and because there's no heat generated from the engine I found myself riding in shorts. So because I didn't have to get all geared up I was more likely just to play around in the driveway or the yard with tennis shoes (I know not the safest). There's also no maintenance. You'll definitely learn balance, throttle control, and some obstacle riding. However, There's so much clutch work done in trials that if you go EM to start I would definitely recommend one that has the tick over and the clutch. I believe that is 2022? and newer. Once you get a gas bike then you'll have to utilize the clutch. You'll get more clutch pop and lift when riding obstacles with the engine inertia and the flywheel. That's the big advantage and the reason more pro riders haven't switched over. But the electrics are coming on crazy strong with the newer models. Can't go wrong either way. Do you have any support near you? That might be a big determining factor. Where is someone who can help you and has experience? Like a shop, factory or mechanic. Especially if you buy used you'll end up needing to replace something. It's also much cheaper to get a gas bike that's used then an electric.
They’re interesting but priced way too high. That’s why I’d never buy them. He has an option to buy 10 for a little over $100. That much for tiny cheap plastic caps, that are equivalent to bottle caps, and 10 little magnets! Then shipping costs. No, not for me ever! I think the larger diameter will get hooked on twigs and branches get flipped of the bike into the weeds. The reason the standard ones are flush fit is for that very reason. It’d be simpler to use a standard one and the use a very short tether loop that you could hook your thumb through. It’d be much harder for a twig to flip that design off. He created something different but created more problems too.
There's so much emphasis on going slow that it's hindering many beginners progress. I know it's not MX but many beginners have a really tough time making it over the easiest rock or log because they won't use enough throttle. You really need to make a video about this.
That's actually a really good point. For most beginner obstacles, all you need is a little speed and weight back to keep the front light. Maybe I will make a video on this very thing 👍
My bike needed this. I left the TB in and just cleaned it in place, but between that and cleaning the air filter it made a big difference in how it runs down low. Starts even easier too. Thanks for the reminder.
These video are absolutely brilliant. What makes them so great is they’re aimed at “normal” level riders, which gives people the light at the end of the tunnel, its confidence building! Cheers! 👍🏻
This is a great approach to training. Increasing the overall physical and mental stress level in a controlled environment to make the stress of competition less likely to impede performance. 👍
Hi me & my lad have been riding for only a few months, both of us now glued on the sport! (Can’t speak for others but it’s almost addictive to us!) we love it. I’m a bit old starting out at 38 so I’ve got a lot of making up todo which is fine, I’ll do that. Question I do have for you, at what point/level do you know “you’re ready” it’s time to time to build those rpm and let the clutch go? I’m talking about launching the rear wheel at obstacles, knowing your not going to loop out etc.. Are we talking about mentally there or physically body confident? Cheers.
Hi there. You're right, trials is super addictive. 😉 You're not too late to start, I began at 40👍. As far as this splat technique, it takes a very very long time to become mentally comfortable building up rpm and dropping the clutch like this. The are other obstacle riding techniques that are more skill level and size appropriate. Double blip and ride up would be better to work on to start. I think splatters should be learned after zap, which isn't a beginner skill either. If you check out my website, I tried to put things in order in the curriculum. Might be worth looking at. But this type of clutch pop takes thousands and thousands of reps to become proficient at. If you are doubtful, you're not ready and no one wants to get injured just trying to "go for it" small progressive steps is my moto.
Thanks for your reply. There’s hope for the old boy yet then! 😂 Yes there’s certainly an element of doubt, you watch certain clips on RU-vid etc, looks doable, then get on the bike and reality kicks in. I 100 percent agree, if you’re not confident, you’re not ready.(that applies for lots of lots of situations in life) I will check out your website, and continue to watch through the content you’ve put together on RU-vid. Cheers for getting back to me. 👍🏻
I just bought the course. I'm gonna do it with an KX 250x though, with hopes to get better Enduro/single track. I really wanna dial in and have full control of the bike.
@@TrialsProgression I'm really blown away by the course, it is what I've been searching all along! I already did Cody Webb's course and AJ Cartazzo (There is an enduro section with Rich Larsen there), those are good courses but nowhere near as in depth as this one. I had the idea to master trials because that is the foundation of all top hard enduro riders. Can't wait to see what 6 months of daily practice with the drills provided in the courses will do to my riding!
Good informative video thank you, I have a Jaime busto I bought it used I believe it's a 2021, how many hours on your bike before you had to clean this? Also, what is your gas to oil mixture? I'm using 130 to 1 Which is 0.98 oz oil to 1 gallon fuel
120-1 with regular pump gas - 93 octane. It only had 20 hours, but the event was wicked dry and dusty. It was totally clean prior to that event for 1st 17 hours of ownership and the last 10 I've put on since. All depends on where you ride and the conditions. When you change air filter next, just look in there with flashlight with throttle open to check it.
I didn't change my filter either day, it wouldn't idle at all Sunday and wouldn't start when I got home. Thanks for the video, I've never taken mine apart but maybe I will now
