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Trial Riding Thread - All Things Trials

Sept. 27, 2014, 10:16 a.m.
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Looks really clean Bryan.

Is that rack from Princess Auto? Do you like it?

Sept. 27, 2014, 2:06 p.m.
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yep princess auto. It works really well but since we also have a truck it rarely gets used. It was purchased so the wife could easily load her bike and go for a ride when I'm not around.

The only down fall I see is that the tie down straps go to the center of the rack and it allows the bike to roll backwards. You need to add a strap to counter act that pull. That's why I have the strap going to the foot peg. front tire was just for added security.

Durability has yet to be proven, but for $80 the price is hard to beat.

Sept. 27, 2014, 2:44 p.m.
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I have Korean BBQ ribs for après ride tommorow. Ioco at 1 o'clock

Sept. 27, 2014, 7:06 p.m.
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Marz fork so it very well could be "espresso" treatment although it looks a little too light in color for that.

either way…..take my money

good eye…

Sept. 27, 2014, 7:06 p.m.
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Durability has yet to be proven, but for $80 the price is hard to beat.

$80 bux , wow decent price..

Sept. 27, 2014, 7:19 p.m.
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not really a good eye…lol. When I was searching for a bike,I liked the fact that it has a marz fork.

The rack goes on sale all the time, so one needs to have their timing right to get the $80 price

Sept. 27, 2014, 7:26 p.m.
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as it turns out the espresso is rather sexy too…

Sept. 27, 2014, 8:04 p.m.
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but don't triple 8's suck for freeriding?

Oct. 6, 2014, 6:58 p.m.
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Rainbow and other Fun!!

:woot:

@davenorona

@Dave Norona

Oct. 9, 2014, 5:41 p.m.
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Frickin Love my Ossa Factory R

Floyd

Oct. 9, 2014, 5:52 p.m.
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Love your pics and videos bro!

Oct. 16, 2014, 7:53 p.m.
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well after jonesing to ride the new bike for the last two weeks or more, finally got out for a ride today on it. Was riding solo, so nothing too exciting but wow, such a fun bike.

Had some fears about the starting, but after 4-5 kicks to get it started when it was cold, it was one kick all day long after that.

Only complaint so far, is that the gas cap is super tight. Like crazy tight to get on and off. Might have to buy a fancy aluminum one to cure the issue….

Also it needs finger adjusters for the clutch and brake levers. Fine the way it is, but some fancy aluminums would be better.

The ossa has a fuel light one can get to let you know when you are down to .75 of a liter in the tank, so if its cheap, might get one of those down the road too. Miss the Sherco's clear tank.

Oct. 16, 2014, 11:43 p.m.
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Nice! Let's ride this weekend

Oct. 17, 2014, 9:52 a.m.
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Finally had a break through ride last night.

Just realized that crumpet woods is actually fun. I live in Squamish and rarely ride my mtb in crumpet - I know its good but just prefer the other zones.

But, on a trials bike - crazy fun. Thousands of loops and challenges. Totally changes the landscape.

Oct. 19, 2014, 8:50 p.m.
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Finally had a break through ride last night.

Just realized that crumpet woods is actually fun. I live in Squamish and rarely ride my mtb in crumpet - I know its good but just prefer the other zones.

But, on a trials bike - crazy fun. Thousands of loops and challenges. Totally changes the landscape.

awesome you are now realizing why it is like that as it was built by trials riders for trials bikes….I remember that feeling too, loved riding there when i was racing as it was good hard challenges, but on a trials bike it is flawy all day long…nice on the break through!!

:woot:

@davenorona

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