When we were off at the GT Malverns Classic, Dieter got so excited (even more excited than usual!) about all the retro trials bikes that we couldn’t help feeling a little bit tingly ourselves. Even if you weren’t there, or never actually owned a trials bike, or couldn’t even do ze wheelie, we think this video will have you enthused about the golden age of hopping about.
As Dieter points out, it’s a very accessible gateway into show bikes and retrobike builds. Before you know it, you might have a loft full of bikes you only dreamed of as a young thing!
While you’re here and heading down the rabbit hole of 1990s, trials bikes, and teenage heroes, we’ve lifted the paywall on some stories we think will interest you. Just make sure you’re logged in (it’s free!) and you’ll be able to read these features from our archives:
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Rossland, Canada BC
Rossland, the must ride road trip destination that you probably have never heard of. Best for Intermediates and expert riders appreciate the more than 175km of Rossland’s maintained trails in addition to the uplifted trails in the bike park that sit less than 2 miles from the centre of this…
Fernie, BC Canada
In association with.. Best for Fernie has a bit of everything for everyone. Beginners will love the easy rides through the forests and the natural trail network is vast enough to offer up plenty for experts and intermediates. Beginner Intermediate Expert Trail ratings The draw to Fernie has to be…
