Trail Bikers Blog

Cole M asked:


I’m 13 years old 5 foot 3 inches and 100 pounds. I like cross country riding. I would prefer a full suspension but if that is not good for me i will go with a hardtail. I want the bike to be light and have good components. I can only afford it under $1400.

Knight De La Barre asked:


i mean white men dominated over 90% of sports and has win over 85% of medals in olympic games history!in same time he is a minority wordwide since blacks and asians are way more!
look the olympic list of sports and compare white athlete vs the black one for example who is very athletic
why white man dominate everything except track events and baskeball(even tho the first 3 medalist 1 team was black and 2 all caucasian but ok)

1. Aquatics - Diving, Swimming, Synchronized swimming Water polo
2. Archery
3. Athletics (track and field)
4. Badminton
5. Baseball
6. Basketball
7. Boxing
8. Flatwater canoe/kayak Slalom canoe/kayak
9. Cycling - BMX, Mountain biking, Road cycling Track cycling
10. Equestrian
11. Fencing
12. Field hockey
13. Football (soccer)
14. Gymnastics - Artistic, Rhythmic Trampoline
15. Handball
16. Judo
17. Modern pentathlon
18. Rowing
19. Sailing
20. Shooting
21. Softball
22. Table tennis
23. Taekwondo
24. Tennis
25. Triathlon
26. Volleyball - Beach volleyball Indoor volleyball
27. Weightlifting
28. Wrestling

Sports at the Winter Olympic Games - 7 disciplines:
1. Biathlon
2. Bobsleigh Skeleton
3. Curling
4. Ice hockey
5. Luge
6. Skating - Figure skating, Short track speed skating Speed skating
7. Skiing - Alpine skiing, Cross country skiing, Freestyle skiing, Nordic combined, Ski jumping Snowboarding

Rong R asked:


They featured a rider named Eric Vanhala (spelling?). He was a big guy whom I think Ned Overend discovered and signed him on the Specialized team. This Eric guy was supposed to be the next big thing in the mountain biking world. What happened to this guy? Was he a huge disappointment? Where is he?

Garrett D asked:


I’m just curious what is the easiest black diamond run at whistler mountain bike park since im a beginner sorta and I am ready to take the step up to blacks so what would be the easiest for a first time black run?

Alastair Hamilton asked:


This article describes the basics of mountain biking. Learning more about the sport will help you to enjoy it even more.

Mountain bikes are among the strongest and most rugged bicycles that you can find. The reason that these bikes are so strong is that they are ridden on some very tough terrain, including steep inclines, dirt tracks, and pebbles. In most cases, mountain bikers do not ride on smoothly paved roads, rather they ride on hilly and uneven terrain that can be quite rough on a bicycle. Mountain bikers get a big thrill in riding on unpaved, rough terrain, even though this is hard on a bicycle. That is why many manufacturers have made sturdier bikes for this purpose.

The tires on a mountain bike are thicker and fatter than normal bike tires. They are also made of more durable rubber that gives the rider added traction and control on uneven surfaces.

Suspension is another very essential feature of a mountain bike. A strong suspension system is essential for a mountain bike so that the rider can better handle the ups and downs that occur when riding on uneven terrain.

Mountain bikes can be separated into several different categories that are founded upon the type of suspension that they have. The classifications are dual suspension, hard tails, soft tails, and fully rigid bikes. Rigid bikes feature a rigid fork. Soft-tailed bikes have a rear suspension that pivots on the frame. Hard-tailed bikes feature a front suspension fork. Suspension bikes have either front, rear, or dual suspension systems. These bikes also feature a shock absorber in the rear, in addition to a linkage.

Lighter weight material and materials that are more resilient are the norm for a cross-country mountain bike. You can find a cross-country bike that can weight anywhere from 20-40 pounds, depending upon your needs. An all-mountain or Enduro bike will usually be heavier than a cross-country bike. These bikes range in weight from 30-35 pounds. These bikes feature a suspension that will enable you to maneuver around hairpin turns and climb up hills much easier.

Heavier and stronger materials are used to build a free ride mountain bike. They are made to help make pedaling easier, so that you can easily move around anything that is in your way and you can make sharp turns. They weigh in at around 45 pounds, which decreases their efficiency over other cross-country bikes.

For downhill tracks or race courses, you will want to choose a downhill mountain bike. They offer you better traction than the other varieties of mountain bikes for maximum control and speed.

If short distance riding is your game, then a trial bike is probably the one for you. They lack suspension and do not have a seat or vestigial pad. They are also much lighter than other bikes for maximum speed. They weigh in at about 20 pounds.

Between mountain and trial bikes, you will find Street Mountain, Dirt Jumping, and Urban Bikes. These bikes are extremely touch and feature anywhere from one to nine gears with a chain guide for the front and rear gears.

datruthbtold asked:


I am a huge fan of the GT I-Drive system. I love that my pedaling is separate from my suspension and when pedaling over mutiple roots I’m not affected. Can anyone comment on the current GT I-drive cross country bikes? I’m 39 and have been mountain bikng for 11 years. There’s tons of bike’s out there but I’m sold on the I-Drive technology but it’s extremely hard to find one in a bike shop to test ride.

smiles6428 asked:


I currently live in one of the best, most beautiful places in the country (if you ask me). It’s a small town of 10,000 people and most of our economy is based on ranching and tourism. I love living here as I am able to bike, hike and cross country ski out my back door. I have close friends and have made a good name for myself among the business professionals. The only problem is that good paying jobs are hard to come by. The average salary is $28,000 and the average home is around $280,000. My current salary is more than average (not by much), and my employer doesn’t provide any benefits or time off. I am getting my masters with the hope of teaching at the local college (which pays much less than any other colleges), and maybe someday my Phd to get tenure. My question is, do you live in beauty and make next to nothing, or do you live in the city and make a descent living? I would someday like to have a house and a family and not worry about living paycheck to paycheck. thoughts?
the town i live in is 2 hours from any big city. I will hopefully be getting my phd from a city 4 hours away (LONG commute) or I will be moving

natan asked:


Do i have to win a race or something to get a sponsor. If i get a semi-pro mountain biker to recommend me then can i mabe get a bike from some less well known company. I dont have money to get a nice bike..i could do so much better..cause my bike has trouble shifting..great bike besides that. Bent the shifter and hasnt been the same since even though i got it straightened.

qp727 asked:


I have some maps and went to places,such as the National Forest headquarters, but I still hear alot of different trails from other bikers. What would be good sources or locations to get this info? Also if anyone bikes in the Rye,Colorado/San Isabel Forest location, can you please point out some mountain biking trailhead locations in the area and if possible the directions to get there.
Ive already checked online and so far those trails are not the ones I am looking for,but thanks for the help

James Sanford asked:


So, you want to get fit, experience the joys of the great outdoors and have a few thrills and spills along the way? Sounds like you need to get out there and buy yourself a mountain bike. But with full suspension, hardtail and a myriad of mountain bike models from a huge variety of quality manufacturers, what type of mountain bike is right for you? Here we offer a few simple tips that may just help you decide.

Firstly, is it a mountain bike you are really after? A mountain bike is great if you want to ride off the road and get into the great outdoors. If you will mainly be riding along the road or pathways, then perhaps you need to look elsewhere. But for now, we’ll assume that a mountain bike is what you’re after. So, the first decision you will have to make is whether you want a mountain bike with, or without, suspension.

If you want a bike that will provide a smooth ride when you’re travelling up and down on rugged, rocky trails, then you might consider a full suspension bike. A hardtail bike on the other hand has no rear suspension and may or may not have front suspension forks. Hardtail bikes generally weigh less than full suspension bikes and are usually cheaper. Hardtails are often a better choice for beginners. Another advantage worth pointing out is that you will use less energy when you’re pedalling on a Hardtail. This is because on a full suspension bike, when you push down on the pedal, some of your force is lost when the rear suspension compresses. If you’re not sure which way to go, ask your local bike dealer and test ride both a hardtail and full suspension bike.

You’ve now decided that you want either a hardtail or full suspension bike. Now, how much are you willing to spend? Mountain bikes are available from a wide variety of manufacturers each with many different models that may range in price from a few hundred dollars up to thousands of dollars. If you’re a beginner, you may be better buying a cheaper bike to start with. You can always upgrade later. However, this will depend on your intentions. If you want to get involved with your local club and compete in some races, then you’ll probably want to spend more money. Again, discuss this with the local bike dealer or speak to your local mountain biking club.

If you have friends into mountain bike riding, then naturally, speak to them and ask their opinion. One word of warning: when you buy a bike, try to avoid buying one from one of the larger department stores. If you do you’ll probably be disappointed because they’re usually of dubious quality with cheaper components such as brakes and gears. And one thing you don’t want is a mountain bike that won’t change gears properly. It will quickly turn you off mountain bike riding forever! And we don’t want that now, do we?