EC300 test in April Dirtbike mag

[GMP]

Both my old school 2-stroke GG and old school air cooled Ducati never fail to put a smile on my face.

I stopped subscribing to the CA mags long ago, but bought a copy now and then if it looked interesting. Now I don't even think about spending coin on such garbage.

[roostafish]

Thanks for the comments on the old school. Those are great points. The perimeter frame, especially the brakes, that's a huge KTM annoyance. I think the KTM suspension is finally adequate now though.

Rev, I raced a nearly stock XR 250 in 2000 (suspension mods, and Summers fork brace). It felt awesome to beat dudes on my "girls bike." The Yamaha WR 250 was supposedly so much better. Frankly it was, but in the woods it didn't seem to matter much. It's not about the bike. The bike must be reliable, and not do stupid things, beyond that, it's all rider.

[gasser]

Even at 90 cents a copy (lowest subscription price) the CA dirt mags are way over priced for the crap they print. I skim through them at bookstores and put them back on the shelf.

[SpeedyManiac]

Originally Posted by gasser

Even at 90 cents a copy (lowest subscription price) the CA dirt mags are way over priced for the crap they print. I skim through them at bookstores and put them back on the shelf.

Not true. Dust Offroad Magazine is definitely worth the money. It's the only mag I buy anymore (I'm not renewing my subscription to RacerX - too much moto, no ISDE coverage).

It's a shame the magazines are biased to whomever spends money advertising and gives them bikes to ride for the year. I also don't trust the opinions of any california riders. Their terrain is pretty much the exact opposite to what I ride.

[eff]

The best off-road magazine out there is Trial Rider.

http://www.trailrider.com/

[GMP]

+1, I still subscribe to Trailrider.

[gasser]

Sorry Speedy but I didn't know Dust is a CA based mag. I personally wouldn't subscribe to it either because I'm not interested in their excellent race coverage which seems to be the majority of their content. I did just subscribe to Trail Rider, maybe I'll be happy with them. - Ken

[REVERUP]

I'm glad to hear all this positive talk about Trailrider. It is my favorite as well, a real world kind of a mag. They need our support as well as dealers, and vendors. With out it this mag will be no more.
The recent economy cut backs by company's has really hurt there revenue dollars from the lack of advertising space they have been able to sell.

I hope they can pull through this difficult time.

Roscoe

[Skidad]

Trail Rider is a great mag, I've subscribed for years.

Awhile ago I suggested to Go Fasters that they get a bike to Trail Rider for a little bike test as I think they would give it a fair shake. Never heard anything back from them so maybe I'll revisit this again. The NH Classic in June (National 2 day dual sport ride which is more enduro like) would be an ideal test as it includes just about everything.

[eff]

Great idea Skidad. Mark, Steve come on out to New England this June!