Sam-Addy A3 Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 (edited) HiWhy is trials so unknown in England?Apparantly in other countries everybody knows about it but it is just the UK that are oblivious to the idea of trials.Am i right?Why is it so unknown?Sam Edited March 22, 2008 by spam-trials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giddy Koxx Boy Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 Yes, I agree, i always get funny looks when i am seen on my bike.Also people saying "where's your seat gone" and similar annoying questions. I think it is so un-popular because England isn't that good for trials, unless you go into big towns/cities etc.Perhaps its just because not so many people take interest in it whereas in other countrys it is a popular sport like football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Evil1 Posted March 22, 2008 Report Share Posted March 22, 2008 HiWhy is trials so unknown in England?Apparantly in other countries everybody knows about it but it is just the UK that are oblivious to the idea of trials.Am i right?Why is it so unknown?SamNot really, the only country where its really "known" by the public is spain, and thats really just because motorcycle trials is so big.Its unknown here because there nothing/no one making it known outside of the bike world really.Not complaining, doesnt bother me how big it is, or how small. Just fun riding bikes Scot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 I think one of the reasons is the fact that when th general public ask "where's your seat?"Most riders give a stupid cocky answer like... it got stolen!I think that if each rider who was asked that question explained why there is no seat, and maybe gave a demo, trials would be more recognised!Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskimo Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 I think one of the reasons is the fact that when th general public ask "where's your seat?"Most riders give a stupid cocky answer like... it got stolen!I think that if each rider who was asked that question explained why there is no seat, and maybe gave a demo, trials would be more recognised!BenNext time someone asks me then, i'll pass them your email. I don't fancy answering that question over and over again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 Next time someone asks me then, i'll pass them your email. I don't fancy answering that question over and over again.You can't be bothered to say "it's a trials bike, they're used to get up walls and things like that"Good luck in life mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 You can't be bothered to say "it's a trials bike, they're used to get up walls and things like that"Good luck in life mate!yeah but then comes the series of questions, you've obviously never properly explained the sport to anyone so shut it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 yeah but then comes the series of questions, you've obviously never properly explained the sport to anyone so shut itAnd you are.....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 And you are.....?that makes sense how? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 that makes sense how?And telling me to shut it, for no reason, does make sense?=[ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrix Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 (edited) To be honest. Most people, except 40+, usually either know what a trials bike is, or know what one looks like. Most people can usually work out what it's used for. I've only had to explain trials to a 70 year old couple, and they seemed very impressed.Now though, I use my t-pro for a bit of fun at weekends, but generally perfer to use my ex XC Raleigh for the rest.I do remember the first time an 8 year old asked me "where was my seat", and because I was with my friends, I replied, your mum ate it.Those were the days... Edited March 23, 2008 by Hendrix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash-Kennard Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 And telling me to shut it, for no reason, does make sense?=[well its pretty obvious that you are going to have to say more than "it's a trials bike, they're used to get up walls and things like that"so your wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 I thought the sport was quiet big in UK. Here in Sweden it´s very small too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 well its pretty obvious that you are going to have to say more than "it's a trials bike, they're used to get up walls and things like that"so your wrongWhy will you have to say more?It's not like they're THAT interested that they need to know every detailSo a short, brief explanation may be all that's needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrix Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 Some people find it their god given duty to ask more questions than necessary.Usually want to know why you're wasting your day doing that, and not doing your homework, at home, like a good boy, from what I remember of those type of people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt rushton Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 I think one of the reasons is the fact that when th general public ask "where's your seat?"Most riders give a stupid cocky answer like... it got stolen!I think that if each rider who was asked that question explained why there is no seat, and maybe gave a demo, trials would be more recognised!BenWhy doesnt a trials bike have a seat then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txt2007 Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 Yes, I agree, i always get funny looks when i am seen on my bike.Also people saying "where's your seat gone" and similar annoying questions. I think it is so un-popular because England isn't that good for trials, unless you go into big towns/cities etc.Perhaps its just because not so many people take interest in it whereas in other countrys it is a popular sport like football. Maybe its because you have a huge head (not trying to insult you) And i like how trials is unknown we wouldn't want trials to be as popular as football, we are part of a minority which makes me proud, also if theres less riders its easier to win competitions and get sponsored and withought people asking about trials would we have a thread full of funny replies. In my opinion you shouldn't tell anyone about trials keep it to yourself so trials doesn't become the new football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 So that you can maneuver on the bike easierNo need for you all to try and have a go at me,was making a point,and you disagree...Fair enough! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt rushton Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 So that you can maneuver on the bike easierNo need for you all to try and have a go at me,was making a point,and you disagree...Fair enough!I wasn't trying to have a go at you. I just generally dindnt know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam-Addy A3 Posted March 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 So that you can maneuver on the bike easierNo need for you all to try and have a go at me,was making a point,and you disagree...Fair enough!Don't worry mate, i agree with you in this argument, well bit of a one sided argument really lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicks Posted March 23, 2008 Report Share Posted March 23, 2008 Its because extreame sports like skateboarding and downhill biking are all most people think of when they do think of extreame sports, witch trials is. Trials is very well known in Europe and the USA but just hasn't court on on the uk apart from the people who ride trials. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soul Reaper 13 Posted March 28, 2008 Report Share Posted March 28, 2008 Disagree about it not being known. Everybody i know knows it, and they dont do it, and im just starting to learn.And compared to France for example (live there) in britain its really well known. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickkkkk Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 I think trials biking shoots itself in the foot a bit as it is such an intimidating sport. I think if id been introduced to the sport by watching a Danny Macaskill Video i'd of never of saved a load of money up for my first trials bike. Not saying im anywhere near his level but i really enjoy the sport like many others.Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 Its because extreame sports like skateboarding and downhill biking are all most people think of when they do think of extreame sports, witch trials is. Trials is very well known in Europe and the USA but just hasn't court on on the uk apart from the people who ride trials.Thats utter bullshit.Americans are envious of how big the sport is here.In their National comps, the amount of people who turn up is similar to the number of peopl wo turn up to avarage group rides here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxwellduryea Posted March 29, 2008 Report Share Posted March 29, 2008 Word. I can vouch for that. Im American, and i (along with a lot of other riders back home) envy how HUGE the sport and culture is here. You guys have some of the best exposure, best companies, and best riders. Trials in general is a smaller, more complicated sport. It has always been small, and will remain smaller than other sports forever. why is it that there are so many threads of riders bitching about how "small" trials is in the UK. ITS f***ing huge here!?! Open your eyes, and go ride. Quit complaining about something that is right in front of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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