Herefordshire-based auctioneers HJ Pugh have a full-page advert in this issue for their sale on November 19-20, 2022 at Hazle Meadows Auction Centre in Ledbury. Glancing at it we spotted this Montesa 172 trials bike already consigned. Fully restored with new engine parts including a piston, rings, main bearings, seals, gearbox bearings, kickstart shaft, spring, seal it looked a tidy bike to us. Further investigation revealed both wheels have new rims, spokes and tyres while the handlebars, levers and control cables are also new. Finishing off the bike are new front fork springs, rear dampers, rear sprocket, chain and seat. It has its original owner’s instruction and maintenance manual, is road registered and has a V5. Even more investigation revealed the sale includes lots of other dirt bike stuff too…