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:
I came to Singletrack having decided there must be more to life than meetings. I like all bikes, but especially unusual ones.
More than bikes, I like what bikes do. I think that they link people and places; that cycling creates a connection between us and our environment; bikes create communities; deliver freedom; bring joy; and improve fitness. They're environmentally friendly and create friendly environments.
I try to write about all these things in the hope that others might discover the joy of bikes too.
