![]() Some steep stuff here and there, but not long enough to call downhill. I have about 5 or 6 local trail systems I ride, hilly but no excessive climbs, loamy, rocky, gravel, boulder gardens galore, and hardpack. Ive progressed from that to full suspension, back to hardtail, and after researching and test riding a bunch of bikes, ive settled on a trek stache 7. It's my favorite bike I've ever owned, but the only racing I'd consider doing on it is maybe a couple of the 3rd Coast Enduro series races.Įdit: just for illustrative purposes, my Strava PR for a 5.Ive ridden mountain bikes since the days of no suspension. Very rarely do I run into a situation where I don't have grip to make a climb, but the nearly 32" OD of the tire/wheel combo effectively costs you 2 teeth worth of gearing, and despite the fact that Trek(Bontrager) went to great lengths to make a 3" tire lighter than a DH 29'er tire, They're still heavy. Unless you've got a hell of a motor, the big tires just don't want to climb fast. Part of what makes it such a fun trail bike, makes it less than ideal for climbing. I struggle a bit with keeping my weight forward on the bike and keeping the front wheel down on climbs. The super short rear end can be a liability while climbing steep stuff. That killed the bounce, and gave me the performance I was looking for, but added about a pound of unsprung weight. I wasn't happy with the loose condition grip of them anyway, so I threw on a set of 60TPI Surly Dirt Wizards, which are heavier, slower rolling, and sturdier. The Chupacabra tires' sidewalls are super thin, when you combine that with low pressures, and large amounts of volume, you get bounce when you hit a high cadence. It's got tons of grip, tons of rollover, and super fun geometry, but there's plenty of problems to keep it from being a race rig. I spent a little bit of time on last year's 5 with the rigid fork. I've got a Stache 7 and I absolutely love it, but haven't ridden one of the new carbon ones. ![]() " Every cyclist has something to teach and something to learn." Randonneuring (very long-distance cycling)Įmbs's (Fairly) Definitive Guide to Cold Weather Clothingĭoc: Mountain Bike Wide Range Cassette Spreadsheet If you need help choosing a bike, check out u/Bmied31's absolutely amazing Mountain Bike Buying Guide, as well as his equally amazing FAQ. No fundraising, karma-baiting or cryptic post titles. If you want to submit a trail or bike photo instead – your new bike leaning against a tree, or the view from top of the trail, for example – add it to the Weekly Gear Gallery Thread. The general rule is photo and video submissions to /r/mtb should be of people riding mountain bikes. Photos should be of people riding mountain bikes. If you need help choosing a bike, please be sure to tag your post with the WhichBike flair, and include some basic information, like your price range and the type of riding you'll be doing. If you think your post was removed by mistake, use the message the moderators link in the sidebar and include a link to your post. ![]() On the other hand, be generous with upvotes. Do not downvote opinions just because you disagree with them. Remember to vote based on quality, not opinion, and keep your submission titles factual and opinion-free. Please follow proper reddiquette, and if you haven't already, take a moment to read our wiki page and learn a bit about the site's history. We are a cycling community enthusiastic about mountain biking and all things related.
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