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Sue_W - Member

I have a rather bling full-sus ... and I ride smoother rather than rocky trails ... so maybe it's someone like me that you're dissing?

Or maybe you'd like to re-think and consider some of your assumptions?

I got my full-sus 6 years ago, when I rode the rocky trails of Snowdonia and Scotland, went downhilling in the alps, and round the best that Colorado has to offer. But 3 years ago I injured my knee in a fell running race ... since then I've had extensive treatment, and still see the physio at the hospital once a month. So I can't ride rocky technical trails anymore, so should I have to sell my beloved bike to avoid offending the more judgemental of you?

Oh, and I still ride more than most folks I know ... and I don't care if I'm on a smooth flowing trail on an over-spec'd bike ... I just ride 'cos Iove it

Posted 4 months ago #
hugor - Member

Keep riding Sue!!!
I'd love to ride a rigid bike but I've busted my arms mountain biking many times.
Even riding a road bike hurts on small bumps after a while.
I use a hardtail mtb on the roads for that reason.
Dunno why but they can handle technical mtb as long as I'm suspended.

Posted 4 months ago #
Sue_W - Member

Will do! You too hugor

Posted 4 months ago #
angryratio - Member

Are you the guy who stood being a div about everyone elses riding at the top of GT last time i was there..

He was on some uber bike spouting macho crap about trail centres..
how he rode natural trails and had lowered himself to riding with his mates at GT that day..

Pedal on
Nothing to see here.

Posted 4 months ago #
alpin - Member

are you really all that??

yes....

Posted 4 months ago #
santacoops - Member

Snobbery. Thread should finish now. Forget willy waving. Forget bling. Just ignore and do your own thing.

Posted 4 months ago #
CaptainFlashheart - Member

Sue_W FTW!

That's what it's all about!

Posted 4 months ago #
superfli - Member

I've been to Brechfa, Afan+Cwmcarn in S.Wales and would only consider Afan to be fairly rocky. Mid Wales has more rocky trail centres (CdB+Mach).
As for which I like.. depends on the day, sometimes techy rocky trails, sometimes faster flowing smooth trails. Each to their own, nowt to do with what you ride or skill level.

Posted 4 months ago #
Sue_W - Member

Thanks CFH!

Oh, and last weekend I also went out with the road racing whippets on my cx bike with pannier rack ... and kept up with the middle of the pack

Frankly, if it's got two wheels and pedals, and you're having fun, who cares how 'appropriate' your bike is?

Posted 4 months ago #
mrseymour - Member

FFS Just ride your bike, whatever it is whatever it cost is irrelevant, and no one's business but yours. I ride because it is a complete grin, not to sneer at others who are doing the same.

Why not just keep your small minded comments to yourself.

Posted 4 months ago #
rupertpostlethwaite - Member

I prefer smooth trails with the odd jumps, don't need as much skill for that as riding anything technical! I was at coedy brennin a few week ago and I can't imagine anything more technical than that! And those who say trail centres are rubbish can't have ridden there, surely. Natural trails just arent as technical as coedy brennin! I think I'll stick to Surrey hills and leave those northern monkeys to ride the hard stuff, they have far more skills than us mere southerners!!

Posted 4 months ago #
meddle - Member

Is Afan really that rocky? only a couple of bits.

Feel a bit self-concious at times on my entry level HT seeing people roll up here with mega bikes however I've found once you talk to them they're down to earth and helpful to beginners and generally just glad more people are taking to the sport they love. Just my experience so far.

Posted 4 months ago #
buzz-lightyear - Member

"I think flowy trails are more fun on a hardtail. "

I tend to agree. And I can understand why people prefer fast smoother trails with tonnes of corners and jumps to straight rocky bridleways. Personally I like variety.

"Natural trails just arent as technical as coedy brennin! "

Eh? I think cyb is heavily armoured and more comfy with suspension. Apart from one or two pieces it's only a red trail. There are far more tricky segments even on my local hill in Somerset.

Posted 4 months ago #
fourbanger - Member

Some sensitive little souls in here today!

Posted 4 months ago #
bobbyspangles - Member

there needs to be a new term coined.

i think the 'jeremy clarkson effect'?

i will and always will snigger at 'all the gear no idea' riders while probabaly being one myself-its called insecuriy and jeleaousy, all part of lifes rich tapestry.
there will always be examples of 'i have a perfectly good reason' people but most of the time they are not.

if we all stopped worrying about who we are , what we ride and how we look life could be so much simpler however we do not its hard wired into us all so unless you are a 12 level budhhist monk.....

wind your neck in.

Posted 4 months ago #
rupertpostlethwaite - Member

"Natural trails just arent as technical as coedy brennin! "
Eh? I think cyb is heavily armoured and more comfy with suspension. Apart from one or two pieces it's only a red trail. There are far more tricky segments even on my local hill in Somerset.
POSTED 1 HOUR AGO #

I was surprised at how rocky coedy brennin was! Its supposed to be a "trail" centre NOT a downhill course. Far too dangerous for the average cyclist.

Posted 4 months ago #
singlespeedstu - Member

I was surprised at how rocky coedy brennin was! Its supposed to be a "trail" centre NOT a downhill course. Far too dangerous for the average cyclist.

Fantastic work.

Posted 4 months ago #
bobbyspangles - Member

dont worry he is a bit special

Posted 4 months ago #
bigjim - Member

Maybe just leave people be to enjoy riding what they like to ride? CyB is certainly rockier than anything I ride up here so an inexperienced biker might prefer smoother trails, and there isn't anything wrong with that.

Posted 4 months ago #
rupertpostlethwaite - Member

singlespeedstu - Member
I was surprised at how rocky coedy brennin was! Its supposed to be a "trail" centre NOT a downhill course. Far too dangerous for the average cyclist.
Fantastic work.
POSTED 8 HOURS AGO #

Care to explain?

Posted 4 months ago #
singlespeedstu - Member

I thought you were taking the piss.
Having just looked at some of your other posts though i think bobbyspangles post is fairly accurate.

Posted 4 months ago #
hugor - Member

Cmon man that's nasty.

Posted 4 months ago #
Mbnut - Member

Many years ago i went to CyB on the train from Kent with my fully rigid Rockhopper.... it was the only trail centre back then and it was pretty imtimadating as i'd only been riding for a few months, a pair of guys came past me on Marin full sussers.... i was blown away by their speed and ability as well as thier bikes.

Now i ride anything from Blue runs to DH on my Evil Sov or my Zesty depending on what I fancy.... i'm quick, not super quick but quick.... I have studied and had coaching and work at improving my technique and absolutely love riding a bike.

So what am I getting at.... my point is that we all start somewhere and we all have our preferences.... for me a good bike is one that gets ridden, not one sitting in the garage...

i was sat down in peaslake enjoying one of the excellent cheesestraws when a guy pulled up on a rather nice Spicy and starting complaining to his friends that Barrys was getting to rough over the roots.... I had a little smile to myself as i'm only human but hey.... each to their own.

As for whether it is right or wrong to take the rise... same applies, not my way.

Final note.... i have found everyone i've met biking have been friendly and helpful, I have enjoyed the sense of community and expect to continue doing so.

MTBing =

Posted 4 months ago #
buzz-lightyear - Member

dont worry he is a bit special

That is not nice!

Posted 4 months ago #
rupertpostlethwaite - Member

bobbyspangles - Member
dont worry he is a bit special
POSTED 12 HOURS AGO # REPORT-POST

Thanks for the kind words, my grandma always said I was special too.

Posted 4 months ago #
reitton - Member

Haha It's similar to what i read over at overheardwhat.com

Guy passing another guy in a race.

Guy 1: "Oh hi how's it going...hey where's your wife?"
Guy 2: "She left me"
Guy 1: "Ohmygod that's awful when did that happen"
Guy 2: "no literally, she ran cross country in college she's like 3 miles up ahead or somewhere. I can't keep up with her"

Posted 4 months ago #
M6TTF - Member

I love smooth trails, I also love rocky trails. It's more rocky than smooth round here. I dont love the beating my frame and wheels take from rocky trails

Posted 4 months ago #

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