Tricking out the Montesa: Part 1

Posted on 19th June 2008 | Added to Bikes, Trials photos. 0 comments

After spending a lot of time thinking, I finally decided to get rid of the Gasser and jump back on the Montesa 4RT. The last time I was riding one was 06 and we did a lot of trickery to it and really made it something a bit original. Not being one to break tradition, I’m planning on adding bits and bobs to this one and really make it my own. I’m going to keep updates of the progress on here as I add bit by bit to it.

I’ve started off with the basics. The wheels.

This is the bike as it arrived.

Yesterday I put on the red wheels, which have black hubs and trick wavy disks on as you can see below.

So far changes include -

• Red rims
• Black hubs
• Black rear sprocket
• Wavy brake disks

I ordered up a whack of additional goodies last night too, so expect to see some more photos soon. New handle bars, tank, exhaust cover, footrests hangings and more all on the way. Let me know what you think.

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Tricking out a Montesa 4RT

Posted on 02nd May 2008 | Added to Trials photos. 0 comments

Despite riding a Gas Gas at the moment, I’m a huge fan of the Montesa 4RT and rode one for 2 years. My dad and myself are also big on tricking them out and giving them a bit of visual love. My dad has had a new Repsol model delivered and has started with the modifications. This week a custom made tank finally arrived, which you can see below. Excuse the poor quality photo as it was taken with my phone camera. Yesterday the new wheels came which are identical colour to the tank and look trick. I will upload some photos soon when a bit more has been added to it.

Let us know what you think.

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World outdoor trials championship - round 1

Posted on 01st April 2008 | Added to Links, Results, Trials photos. 0 comments

Quick results summary below. Click here for full results as well as youth and junior cup results. Photos can also be found here.

1. T.Bou - 43
2. A.Raga - 44
3. T.Fujinami - 53
4. D.Lampkin - 57
5. A.Cabestany - 59

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World indoor trials championship - round 1

Posted on 21st January 2008 | Added to Links, Results, Trials photos. 0 comments

Results are in from the first round of the world indoor trials championship and Bou looks as thought he’s ready to defend his title. You can see the full results from the event here along with some photos here.

Final lap scores -
Bou - 8
Cabestany - 10
Raga - 11

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Gas Gas 4-stroke photos

Posted on 12th November 2007 | Added to Links, Opinion, Bikes, Trials photos. 0 comments

Gas Gas have finally shown off their much anticipated 4-stroke model at the recent Milan show. You can see them here.

I have to say my first impression of the machine is very positive. I enjoy riding the Gas Gas due to it’s light feel and the fact it’s so easy to maneuver in tight, tricky sections. I like the red frame and am warming to the white plastics, although I would probably chuck on a red front mud guard to go with my red rims that I currently ride with. The engine looks very tidy and compact, which is nice to see and hopefully this means that the 4T model won’t be too dissimilar to the 2 stroke in terms of weight. I can’t wait to get hold of more details regarding the bike spec. I can’t see any mention of these details, not even engine capacity, which would be nice to know. No mention on when to expect these bikes to hit the market either, although I can’t see them rushing it.

More details soon hopefully.

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Montesa meeting photos

Posted on 31st October 2007 | Added to Links, Trials photos. 0 comments

Todotrial have some great photos from the recent Montesa meeting on the 12th October. There are some great photos of the Montesa guys in action well worth checking out.

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2008 Beta Rev4 test

Posted on 17th October 2007 | Added to Links, Reviews, Bikes, Trials photos. 0 comments

R2WTrials have a good write up on the new 2008 Beta Rev-4. Well worth checking it out as well as some decent snaps of the bike up close.

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Beta 2008 4-stroke pictures

Posted on 23rd September 2007 | Added to Links, Trials photos. 0 comments

Beta have released new details and a photo of the new 2008 Beta 4-stroke. Looks rather tasty.

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