https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoLwjZrri6k sadly no Greeves
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Originally posted by IanCordes View PostWhat is the rule with the stop box? Only half of them stopped.
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Yes, I know that some classes of car stop and some don't, but it looked less clear on the bikes. I am sure you are right, and it is something like that. There were some spectacular out of shape moments, that's for sure! I believe that particular hill is the most notorious in the Exeter Trial. It looks as though plenty of speed and keeping to the left is the key to that one. Some went a bit too far left....I think electric bikes will be too heavy, and that will be the end of it..Last edited by IanCordes; 19/02/2021, 06:16 PM.
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Gas Gas already produce an electric trials bike not really suitable for something like the Lands End. https://electricmotorcycles.news/gas...ial-motorbike/ Anyway recharging would be a problem, you would need a back up of recharged battery packs. Looks like the days of the Lands End and Exeter Trials are limited..
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I rode the 2020 Exeter and an electric bike was entered in the event. There may be problems related to recharging, but I'm sure the technology will develop and off-road events like the Exeter will become electric vehicle only in due course, by necessity if for no other reason. I have seriously thought about fitting my TFS with an electric motor, so I can still ride a classic bike even if it will sound a bit different :-). At least it should pass the noise test.
For some time, a few mates and I have been talking about a GRA team, all Greeves-mounted of course, in the MCC trials, but that plan is some way off being realised yet.
One of the great things about MCC trials is the diversity of machinery that you can use, and the boxes - called 're-starts', are there to level the playing field somewhat. Typically entrants in a class for lightweight bikes might have to stop in the re-start box, but entrants in the classes for bigger bikes like the BMW in the film would not.Last edited by ian640; 21/02/2021, 01:57 PM.
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