On The Pegs July 2019 - Volume 4 - Issue 7 | Page 34

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Vertigo Mini Vandal
A TRUE Kids Trials Bike
Today is a fantastic time to be a trials rider. Whether you’re a mini clubman or
a top pro, the machines we have available have never been better. “Everything
works nowadays. Nobody builds a bad machine anymore.”, says Adrian Lewis
of Lewisport USA. However it’s the youngest riders who are seeing some of the
biggest changes in the tools at their disposal.
Vertigo changed the youth trials game in 2019 with the release of the Mini Van-
dal. A true youth trials bike, it’s available in a 16” or 20” model.
Made in house, it’s 50cc engine reflects the precision one would expect from
our friends in Barcelona. The smooth idle sends an exhaust note through the
pits that always draws admiration. Starting is achieved in a forward stroke which
seems to favor shorter legs. Key for inspiring confidence, a single speed cen-
trifugal transmission engages reliably especially in that key lower rpm range.
Suspension geometry exhibits the form and function you’d expect their larger
lineup. Contributing to an up and coming rider’s confidence, the hydraulic disc
brakes are as accurate as they are easy to adjust. It’s specially made tires give you
the traction needed to enjoy all those sweet features.