harlow Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 I hope not! im 21 and im looking into getting my first proper trials bike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 I wouldn't bother, get into moto x or BMX or something that will get you women. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross McArthur Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 I was only able to get into trials when I was 16. Before then I wasnt in a position to buy bikes or parts. f**k you Mummy and Daddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIGAN ?? Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 I wouldn't bother, get into moto x or BMX or something that will get you women. bmx doesnt get you women, scooters do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolly 89 Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 I hope not im 22 and only just getting into it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planet x alan Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 bmx doesnt get you women, scooters do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Scooters don't get you women, Rohypnol does. It also gets you a jail sentence. It's well worth it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 You don't need rohypnol to get 16 year old girls, but it's too late for sweets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radfax Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Not at all! Chris Ward started riding with me when he was 16/17, Now he is by far the most amazing rider i have ever had the pleasure of riding with! Don;t hand about mate! Get out there and get riding! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbia Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 I'm 23 and have had about a 6 year break from riding any bike just got my onza t-bird and have found pallets now I'm having great fun almost every night after a hard days work as a builder/groundworker. i get a good nights sleep and look forward to the end of the day to ride again. so 16 is defo not too old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaarel Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 And no one has mentioned that TRA started riding when he was 18, am i right or i remember wrong.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flames35 Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 I am 41 and just started. Maybe it will get me another women Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemekeetja Posted September 28, 2011 Report Share Posted September 28, 2011 Yo, look, im 22 and i just started again after a 3 year brake. My riding mate is 34 years old. 16 - go for it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordi555 Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 I 've been riding motor trials since 1986, BMX since 1980 I bought my 8yr old an onza rip at xmas, I want to ride with him, so an echo 26 is on the cards for me. I still ride my restored Hutch Trickstar Biking is in my blood, age wont stop me having fun, well not yet anyways. I'm 42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannytrialskid Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 In my opinion, too late would be around about 40-50 years old haha. Why would that be too old. It's up to them if they want to start the sport at what ever age they wanted to. Completely disagree with your stupid statement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topsy Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 If you start with 16 and really go out a lot and enjoy it, I think you can get a steeper learning curve than at any other age. That's my opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsbeginner Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 Why would that be too old. It's up to them if they want to start the sport at what ever age they wanted to. Completely disagree with your stupid statement. they obviously didnt see this > he was like 47 when he started and he is like 51 or something and this is him > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-LUV-TRIALS Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 I started at 15, rode for about a year or two, then gave up. I then started again 4months ago (at 20) and in the past 4months ive progressed more than I did in those first 2 years! I dont think age means anything really. Everytime I ride I try to go a little bit bigger, as long as you do this you'll pick it up in no time I just think to myself whats the worst thats gonna happen, in most cases its a shin dig or sore ass and within 5mins your back up and trying it again, just remember always wear a helmet! Ive also found that by filming everytime I ride I get a good idea of my improvements, this stops you getting disheartened and keeps you motivated to go bigger and better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonsieurMonkey Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 Why would that be too old. It's up to them if they want to start the sport at what ever age they wanted to. Completely disagree with your stupid statement. It's hardly a stupid statement. It's come from a lot of logic and fact. A great theory that may not apply to everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD™ Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 It's hardly a stupid statement. It's come from a lot of logic and fact. A great theory that may not apply to everyone. Based on the evidence of people starting riding at 40-50 in this thread, I think that the fact part of your statement is pretty flawed. Yep, it'll probably be harder to learn at that age, but it doesn't mean you can't. Factually and logically, you can start trying to learn to ride trials at absolutely any age. At 80, though, it might be the thing that kills you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonsieurMonkey Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 The fact ( ) that your body is in nowhere near as good a shape at 40 compared to 20 is what I was thinking really. That's why I said it's a good theory but not necessarily right. If someone was amazingly good starting at 40, think how much better they could have been starting at 20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsbeginner Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 The fact ( ) that your body is in nowhere near as good a shape at 40 compared to 20 is what I was thinking really. That's why I said it's a good theory but not necessarily right. If someone was amazingly good starting at 40, think how much better they could have been starting at 20. have a look at that video i have just put up with volume Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonsieurMonkey Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 Is he better than Tra or Damon Watson? I doubt it. I'm not saying he isn't good. I'm saying he can't be as good as someone younger and fitter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trialsbeginner Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 Is he better than Tra or Damon Watson? I doubt it. I'm not saying he isn't good. I'm saying he can't be as good as someone younger and fitter. of course not but my point is you said its not suitable to start between 40-50 and to be honest he is a good rider at 51 Is he better than Tra or Damon Watson? I doubt it. I'm not saying he isn't good. I'm saying he can't be as good as someone younger and fitter. of course not but my point is you said its not suitable to start between 40-50 and to be honest he is a good rider at 51 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonsieurMonkey Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 You might have read that, but I didn't say that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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