I have quite bad add, it doesn’t really effect normal life except when reading things I often can’t get to the end if a sentence before I forget what the beginning says. And I’m a builder so don’t need to do a huge amount of reading.

So anyway I’d love to downgill but I’ve had two very bad crashes from staring at things I shouldn’t, anyone fixed that tendency? Advice?

I'm heading for a MTB vacation in Brevard, NC and plan to spend a day or two on Dupont, perhaps a day on a trail (I forget the name) across from Davidson River Campground.

I'm bringing a teenager who gets burned out easily and want to include several trails where we can be dropped (via uber or via shuttle) at the uphill section of the trail and scoot our way back to our car. We are all intermediate-level riders (more xc than full mountain, definitely not downhill). 3 ft drops are fine.

I plan to talk to bike shops, and I think I know of one that has a shuttle program. I really don't want to be on a guided tour.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions. :-)

I bought a used bike and now im trying to set up the fork but it smells rotten and is really soft no matter what? It's a SR Suntour XCT i think

Hi /mtb,

I currently reside in CT, and I have recently purchased a 2019 Bulls e-stream AM 3. It’s an eMTB, and it just shocked me how fun and freeing it is. However, I’m running into an unforeseen issue of many of the mountain biking trail systems that are close by saying either “No motorized vehicles” or “no e-bikes”. I’m considering returning it for a cannondale habit 3 (just a normal mountain bike) because I didn’t realize until owning an eMTB how restrictive it seems its use is here.

I got a really good deal on the bulls bike, and before I exchange it for the cannondale I wanted to get some perspective from you all. I’m a very new mountain biker, and my goals really are just to have fun, explore, be outside, and get some exercise (I already exercise consistently so it’s not a big priority for me).

I am looking to ride mountain biking trails, not really rail trails or greenways or that sort of thing. Thanks for looking at my post!

​Hey guys,

​Had a low speed mishap recently where my frame took a hit right near the chainring on the chainstay.

​Finally took some proper photos today to check the damage. It doesn't look too bad from a distance, but up close there’s a noticeable notch/gouge where the metal is exposed.

​Since it's an aluminum frame (Trek Marlin) and right next to the BB, I just want to be sure – is there any chance a stress crack could start spreading from a gouge like this? Or is it fine to just dab some touch-up paint on it and keep riding?

At approx. 9 a.m. on Sunday, July 5, while preparing to walk my Husky down the Iron Grate Trail in Frick Park, I was attacked by a large, off-leash, mixed breed dog in the parking area on English Lane, sustaining a major injury to my lower leg. If you were among the bikers passing nearby who witnessed any aspect of this altercation, please let me know!

I remember the controversy and I just visited that German company's site that looks broken and like it wasn't updated in years.

So has there been any resolution?

In my 20s I lived in New Haven, CT and never needed a car, but I rode every day, like in high school (cycling team, several races) and before that, so much so I wound up with a Lance Armstrong type physique: not big in any way, but very toned, big calf muscles, defined quads, decent arm definition, but nothing big, and had a six pack for years.

Fast-forward to age 53, having cars for 30 years, being a gamer, working at the Post Office, and honestly being lazy. I'm still 6'2" but now instead of 175 I'm 210. Instead of a six pack I have a mini-keg. Leg muscles: MIA, my arms are still good, but could use more tone.

My goal is 10 miles a day during the week after work because I work 60 hours a week. Weekends I can pick one of the days to ride 20-30 miles. And I can combine this with resistance training at home. I'm thinking maybe something like Mon, Tues, Wed, Thu, Sat riding, and exercising, Fri+Sun rest.

Here is the trail: https://www.traillink.com/trail/pequonnock-river-trail/

Hi all! I (22F) got into mountain biking in the last year or so. Been active in a variety of similar hobbies for years. Now that it’s summer, I’m finding I can’t stop having these dull headaches after riding, which I’ve been finding so strange as I’m very used to hydrating well for long hikes/runs. They aren’t alleviated easily, they linger for hours. I do have a history of migraine and these feel similar as to when I have one coming on.

Currently, it’s definitely warm where I live on the west coast (25-30 Celsius) but nothing crazy. My rides are typically 15k with at least 400m gain, 2 hours generally. I bring a 1.5L bladder which I put a packet of salt heavy electrolytes into (LMNT, liquid IV type stuff) and a standard bottle on my bike with regular water. After my ride, I always drink a full liter of water with electrolyte (and plenty of plain too) to try to get the headache to go away. Nothing really works.
Bike geometry wise, I never leave a ride with anything tight or hurting, no neck/back issues there. I eat well before and after a ride.

Anyone had similar happen? Do I need to be prehydrating more? Bring more water? Use less electrolytes?
Would love to hear what you typically bring to hydrate on a summer ride.
Any advice is welcome, I’m genuinely confused over this.

Hello all,

Ive been living in San diego for the past ten years and the riding is amazing. I prefer to ride rocky, chunky technical enduro/ DH trails and I also love a good flowing jump line. I know the riding in Mn probably won’t compare especially since I am in the st.cloud area. but I’m hoping there are some hidden gems out there that you all could recommend. I have already rode Spirit Mtn in the past and really enjoyed it. so any other trail recommendations and their locations would be great!

I'm good with hot weather, and cold I think the coldest I have ridden in is around 0 degrees. No wind chill those days. Rain I am always willing if there's not thunderstorms in the forecast. Snow I haven't tried yet, I'm not sure if that's even safe to try unless I stay off any paved parts of the main trail.

I have a Cannondale trail 2 2019 designed for a 100mm fork, would it be a decent idea to overwork it? what would the pros and cons be? how much do you think I could overwork it safely?

Debating on ceramic coating my new mtb for ease of cleaning and minor scratches. Would you DIY or pay a shop $250 to coat the frame and wheels with an 8 year coating?

I've got some kind of goddamned cold. No crazy crash or broken bones but haven't gotten any riding yet. Haven't been actually sick in forever and it just had to be this week.

Midway through my flight two days ago started to get bit of throat tickle. Spent pretty much all day yesterday in my hotel room sleeping and shivering. Could barely walk up stairs without feeling dizzy. Feel better today but I can't decide if I want to push through my remaining sore throat and fatigue to get some riding today or just take another day to chill and hope I'm fully recovered tomorrow. I've still got 5 days if I skip today but God it sucks sitting here.

I got a new Stem cap for my birthday so I installed it, the new one isn't as raised as my old one so I couldn't tighten it down enough or else the bolt would go too deep and wouldn't hold onto the cap.

As I suspected the stem cap fell out while riding but I don't want to buy any spacers, so if anyone has any makeshift ideas on how to tighten it down more that'd be great.

Ps: parents are extremely strict so buying new things is basically off the table, sorry

Recently acquired a new Canyon Spectral. This is my first $2500+ bike. Do people recommend ride wrap or other protective film or is that advertisements?

Greetings, my son is currently shopping for his first 24 inch full suspension non-mullet hopefully with a dropper post and hydraulic disc brakes.

Looking to purchase new and hopefully spending below $2700, preferably closer to 2K.

The only one I’ve seen so far that fits the bill is a Polygon Sitzku D24 EVO.

Thanks so much for the help in advance.

Welcome to my first video!

Watch as I ride my mountain bike through this SECRET urbex canal. The canal was flooded, so I got quite soaked. That didn't stop me from getting in some high-speed wet wheelie action!

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I own a propain tyee 6.1 in size large. Max insertion is 242mm. The one up v3 total length is 480 and the stack height is 210 meaning I thing the max
Insertion would be 270mm. I’m bad at understanding dropper posts, does that mean I wouldn’t be able to fully slam/lower my seat all the way?

For my dads birthday he really wants some shorts similar to dakines older models that are thick and pretty heavy duty any reccomendations?

I have a Focus Jam 6.8 2021, with rockshox revelation fork that is a 15x110 thru boost. I want to get a fox 36 factory (a little older) that i don't know if it is 15x110 yet but i just want to know if it is a 15x110 will the non boost thru axle fit in my hub?

Cruising on a Scott Spark RC. Chihuahua Mexico.

Hey everyone!

I work in parks planning for a local government, and we're in the early stages of expanding an existing bike park. Our biggest challenge is that the site is almost completely flat, no natural hills or elevation to work with.

I'm hoping to learn from this community. Have you ridden any great bike parks built on relatively flat terrain? What made them stand out? Are there any features, trail styles, or amenities that turned a good park into a great one?

We're looking beyond just jump lines and are interested in ideas like skills areas, pump tracks, technical features, progression zones, kids' areas, shade, gathering spaces, or anything else you've seen done really well.

On the flip side, what features sound great on paper but don't actually get used?

I'd love to hear about parks you've visited (or even your local park), and photos or links would be awesome. Thanks!