Older dude on a trials type bike

I have never ridden a trials bike but I think they are really neat. Seems like they are like a mountain bike that you don't have to peddle. Perfect for an old man!

U back from the tropics?

 

have a friend in Port Angeles who has one of these OSSA's, loves it.. if you go to the desmonorthwest.com site and follow thread of "gonna be dirty soon" you will see many trail clip videos of it in action.. he got it not too long ago, has it road registered ect... any questions i would ask him (mark) how he worked them thru.

 

some buddies were riding in the woods a few weeks ago and hooked up with a 70-year-old dude on a KDX220. He wasn't the fastest, but made it over all the obstacles no problem and kept a steady pace. He also has some trials bikes, but the main point is that a mellow, light two-stroke like a KDX would be a good choice as well.

 

that is BADASS. i would totally ride it. yes!

I am a "mature" rider who has ridden almost everything, and who has hammered his body dirt-biking.

screw that.

i have been looking for a trials bike to stratch the dirt itch without all the broken bones ffrom hauling ass. also - you can toddle around the yard and neighborhood, and because you are goingg so slow no one calls the po-lice. that is a bennie.

so ive been shopping on CL but the thing is - people LIKE their trials bikes. YIKES.

 

Note to self: bring extra fuel or plan trips.. trials bikes dont hold alot of go juice....

 

The more vids i watch on that OSSA the more i like it. Gets good reviews too.

I would so take that thing on hiking only trails though...

is 6'7'' 300lbs too big to trials ride?

 

Plenty of riding left for someone that age, my dad still rides in the dirt. 501 Husaburg even.

50+ miles is plenty of fuel range.

 

it could bite you in the ass was all i was saying.. start at home, not trailered (as license is ok now) 20 road miles can add up quickly to "get" to where you are trail riding...no fun to push a bike back to the road or walk out to get some gas... ... planning prevents problems.....

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kz0_xFTOIEA

s competent trials bike by all accounts, if not for competition per se. but one you CAN ride to the ride, in a pinch.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj8Wy2sudm8

 

I see your point for sure, I was thinking more about off road loops with maybe a couple fire roads.
But ya, for a dual sport ride of decent distance extra fuel would be needed.

 

It's not about the bike it's about fitness and skill/experience IMHO (or getting it, the smart way), but that bike looks badass and seems like a very good choice.

 

I have a trials bike with a seat, your dad is welcome to try it anytime. Also, I'm way older than your dad. His height and age are not limiting factors. Hell, I still do wheelies and get insane speeding tickets.

 

There's a guy in his 70s that runs the enduros on a similar style bike. I think his is an older Pampera.