FFRDave,
If you are serious about trials (especially for training towards improved enduro riding), do not go the biketrials route. IMHO, it is difficult to transfer bicycle technique to enduro bikes or mototrials. The only benefit of biketrials is getting comfortable jumping around on the rear wheel. In biketrials, you rely on pedal kicks versus using proper throttle and clutch control in mototrials. Of course, the weight of a mototrials bike is much more similar to enduro bikes than a sub-20 pound bicycle.
There are plenty of great deals on used trials bikes. Bikes ranging from $2K to $3K are easy to find and in great shape.
Check out the listings on GasGas USA's site
http://www.gasgas.com/Pages/For-sale...-for-sale.html
Good luck!
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Matt
Current: 2009 Yamaha FZ1
Previous: 2001 GasGas TXT280, 2001 GasGas XC250, 2004 KTM 200EXC, 2007 GasGas EC250, 2007 Husqvarna SM610, 2008 Husqvarna WB165
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