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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Les Gets, French Alps
Best for Beginners will love the gentle slopes and trails on the Chevannes side of the valley. Beginner Intermediate Expert Trail ratings The main DH trails in the park are relatively tame. For non-DH options there are some excellent natural options that require some pedaling to get to. Natural Man…
Morzine Avoriaz Mountain Biking Guide 2025: Trails, Bike Park & Travel Tips
Best for Morzine is built around it’s DH park tracks, but head to the top of the lifts and there are more options if full DH is not what you are looking for. In our view beginners are better headed for Les Gets, which is just a lift and easy…
