We might think that a bike that competes for almost five hours in different outdoor terrains, where speed, grip, precision and many more particularities are required, should be very different from a bike that competes in X-Trial territory for a much lower number of minutes (barely 30 minutes in the whole afternoon).
THE PRIORITY, KNOWING THEIR REACTIONS WELL
The reality is that trial riders value more having a bike that they know inside out. In other words, the priority is to know their reactions, so there are no aspects that change excessively, but there are small nuances.
MORE EXPLOSIVE REACTIONS
For example, more extreme reactions from the bike are sought. That is, more speed and explosiveness in general behavior. One of the aspects where work is done mechanically is the clutch, where we find a rougher and more direct system, since it is less important to make it slip as it happens outdoors.
The suspensions are adjusted along the same lines. You are looking for more speed in the set, since the zone steps are much closer to each other and sometimes the success of the failure ends up being determined by a few centimeters.
REGULATION WEIGHT OF COMPETITION TRIAL BIKES
In terms of weight, it is the same: 70 kilos. Tanks are usually at three-quarters of their maximum capacity.
Finally, vary the tire pressures slightly. Using a precision trial pressure gauge, 300 grams are placed behind, as there are quite a few areas with edges and the fact of going lower could favor punctures. Front, on the other hand, it does drop from 500 to 400 or 420 grams to look for more grip and support in areas where aspects, such as the paint, can play a trick and fail in grip.
