to be honest this kind of thing doesnt bear thinking about. living in the now is where its at. bikes have evolved over the last 5-6 years in such a way thats mean my riding style doesnt work on a new school bike i no im old and stuck in my ways though . this may be the case for some of u younger guys in another 6 years when i will have probably stopped riding trials and be an XC boy full time. As for some of the suggestions about springs in the frames and stuff like that, mmmm really? i would love nothing more than for it to go back to the days when it wasnt as serious and people could take the piss out of themselve like then ashton/hawes and rob warner days when all dissaplins rode together at the same time and just mucked around. doesnt happen anymore with trials being such a niche area. just have fun on your bike, dont worry bout tomorrow just today