I'm recently starting to heavily get into mtb but one issue, where do I start trick wise? do I learn bhop or smth else? I wanna wheelie too but cant find balance point. How long of practicing should it take?

My old 8100 drivetrain is about to bite it. Cassette is on its third (and last) chain. The derailleur clutch is on the edge of giving up the ghost and seizing up. When I opened it up the spring inside was pretty rusted.

So anyway the prices are pretty comparable all told between Eagle90 and the new 8200 XT mechanical they came out with. I could get some old stock last gen 8100 for cheaper however. A new driver body to switch to XD isn’t too much for my wheel.

There’s a few comparisons out there but it’s hard to gauge as all have that “bike reviewer” BS where they all avoid having an actual biting insight opinion on freakin anything to preserve possible relationships with companies.

I feel i’m too far forward on the bike when I land, maybe a loading issue before the jump. Almost there, 6 months of riding experience

I’ve been riding for over a year now, and I’d like to say I’m advanced, but I still really want to get wayy better. I’ve hit some pretty scary features/lines, but there’s some stuff (for example Mission Control at OZ bike park) that really make me uncomfortable and not confident. My skill is not consistency, so many times I nearly crash and I feel like it’s gonna get me! I’ve grown so much because I love biking so much, but I’ve been stuck at this road block for a while now, and just want to ask the pros if it’s just normal for them, or does it still spike up your heart rate?

Anyone has a bike they no longer use? I got into mtb and sadly i am kinda broke my parents too,my bike has a front suspension but it isnt meant for mtb i started doing drops,stairs and stuff but my bike fell apart like it broke it could mean so much if anyone had a hardtail they no longer use or something

I have a 2024 Specialized Stumpjumper EVO S3 and I’m looking for a dropper post that can insert as far as possible/all the way into the seat tube.

I’m 5’9” and currently have a OneUp V2, but to get the saddle height right, the dropper still has to stick about 3–4 inches out of the frame, which limits how far I can get the seat down.

Anyone around my height riding an S3 found a dropper that fits deeper into the frame? What brand/model and travel are you running?

i like to be challenged so i asked my friends to laydown and i will jump over him and we just did this for fun😂 i would like to do 2 people laying down so i could have another challenge

I won't go to a mountain just for the sake of riding but I want to travel around wherever I want with a bike and have fun while riding. so it's not just for transportation either. I basically want a playful bike that can go anywhere except mountains. I'd mostly be on paved roads but sometimes with bumps and imperfections. I prioritize stability over speed and also want to jump over obstacles not as showy tricks but as practical and fun riding skills, so it better has its chain stay on the shorter side I guess. done some research and seems like a gravel or a hard tail fits my description. want to ask you guys if you agree and things to look for. I'd appreciate your inputs. thanks in advance!

Hey y’all. So I’m trying to set my Rockshox Vivid ultimate air. I am referring to AI because the Serial number is still being uploaded to Rockshox so that is my source. Anyways. I have a turbo levo gen 3 S3 frame. I was advised to use 190 PSI. I started at 50psi and then cycle shock every 50 psi. Eventually I got to 190 psi and when I sate down on the bike it was well over 40 percent sag mark. Is that normal l. I checked the stroke and it’s at 55mm which is correct. I’m so lost 😞 help please

Sorry, venting.

Bought this post to replace an OC20. Not a pro, but I have installed three droppers so far in like 20 min each with one even on a bike the manufacturer claims cannot get a dropper in. Was a piece of cake.

Now, 3 hours later, I am halfway but I have never cursed so much. Why the hell did they put such tiny holes for the cabling, why??? And then the screws location - the one that attaches the lever to the ev-style bracket has to be tightened either by one of those long T hex tools or by an angled (standard) hex which is 3mm but at the same time the blue glue makes the turns hard as hell. Torque wrench there? No way. Its really the shittiest dropper I have ever fiddled with, hate it so much I will never buy a Fox piece of crap again even if its celestial in performance.

Please help. Is 2022 1st Gen Trek Super Caliber 9.7 a good bike? Asking price is $2k.

For my teen who's on a mtb race team. He's outgrown (skill and size) his rockhopper. He's riding in MD, PA and VA.

1st gen medium Trek Supercaliber 9.7 carbon frame and wheels, xt groupset, shimano brakes, the bike is in mint condition, ready to ride, pedals and bottle cages not included.

Thank you.

Edit: restating that some of this riding will be in the winter (and some in March too)

Ill be bumming around the western US this winter and into spring. What are your most highly recommended trails with great views that's dont require technical skills? Im excited to get back into shape and gain more confidence mountain biking but am looking to ease back into to. Thank you!

I have an older pair of Five Ten Freeriders that are US 9.5 / EU 42.5 / 27.5 cm, and I want to replace them with a half size bigger ones (US 10 or 28cm).

The current Adidas sizing chart is confusing. It lists US 9.5 as EU 43⅓ / 26.7 cm, which doesn’t match the sizing on my old Five Tens at all.

For those who have owned both older Five Ten Freeriders (pre-Adidas sizing) and newer Adidas Five Ten Freeriders:

• Did the actual fit/length change?
• Does a current US 9.5 fit like an old US 9.5?
• If my old pair is US 9.5 and I want to go one half size up, would current US 10 be the logical choice? Because according to Adidas' size chart, US 11 is 28cm
• If possible, could you mention the model/year and sizes of both pairs?

I’m mainly interested in the regular Freerider, not the Freerider Pro.

Every helmet I have tried on has the same issue: if I push straight up on the chinbar the whole helmet slides back to show my chin. Even with a fully tightened chinstrap some slide back to the point of almost showing my nose. Have I just not found the right fit yet, or is this really how all full face helmets behave?

I'm looking for a lightweight breathable fullface, that's beefy but can still be pedaled in. My head is 55-55.5cm depending on where it's measured so I'm right in between a lot of brand's small and medium sizes.

So far I've tried

Fox proframe rs: I heard it's good for oval heads, but both the small and medium slide way up.

Bluegrass vanguard core: the chart says I should wear small, but the straps and boa are kind of a pain to maintain when putting on. Slides up the least so far.

Tld stage: small barely fits and slides way up. Chinstrip would not stay tight.

Leatt gravity 4.0: small slides up

Leatt Enduro 4.0: the removable chin bar sounds ok, but looks far too thin. Small slides up

Lazer cage kineticore: small slides up

Lazer cage: medium slides up

I'm feeling lost at this point

I have a road trip coming up in a few weeks and I’ll be spending about 4 days each in Banff and Jasper. I’m planning to ride roughly 2 days at each and trying to figure out which trails are worth prioritizing.
I’ll have my Stumpjumper with me, but my brother will need to rent a bike.
We’re both comfortable riders. I like technical trails, fast descents, and don’t mind climbing if the ride down is worth it. I’d also love to hit some rides that are unique to the Rockies with great scenery.
If you only had:
2 days in Banff/Canmore
2 days in Jasper
Where would you ride?
We’ll be there in September, so any local tips or seasonal closures worth knowing about would be appreciated.

Not super technical, but wow, what a line. this is probably the most iconic segment in the region, but there are a dozen trails just as fun, infinite variations and loops possibilities, and the EVO bike park is right there, at the bottom of the hill… this region is a must visit if you’re a bike enthusiast.

what would it cost to have it stripped and painted all one flat color ? would I have to worry about using a certain paint for carbon? would it add more weight compared to factory? I’m guessing i’d have to find an auto body shop willing to try it.