Only part way through... I love that Hardline is there to challenge the riders and push the limits.. I saw this with the Supercross style tracks on the BMX Racing side of things.. It was cool to see the racers show what they could really do, but there was a mentality that eack track had to be harder than the previous one. It became less of a race and more like survival.. Meanwhile, the original Beijing replica track in Chula Vista was giving us some great races to watch. I was big enough to look exciting as a spectator, but the riders had enough time on to be able to race.. But, it could still bite you. That's where Hardline seems to be... Tasmania was a fun track to watch. Fast, some big stuff, but most of the field could handle it.. Maybe if they don't go crazy on changes, Canada will be a better race next year.. Not every race has to raise the bar..
I’ve found a few conditions where goggles and half-shell are ideal: long dusty mellow angle days on the north side of mt hood…buddy had a wedding...
I’ve found a few conditions where goggles and half-shell are ideal: long dusty mellow angle days on the north side of mt hood…buddy had a wedding there and we had like 25 dudes on trail bikes. Pre-lightweight full faces but I’d probably still choose the skydiver combo today. If you wear contacts goggles can save the day…
But yeah again I’m going to request a fit check as the 8th grader says…any strong mtb fashion opinion I hear, godDAMN if it isn’t coming from a poorly dressed schlub lol
I bet you wear knee pads round your ankles too 😂Are contacts the answer for riding? I’ve always wondered as I’ve never seen a single World...
I bet you wear knee pads round your ankles too 😂
Are contacts the answer for riding? I’ve always wondered as I’ve never seen a single World Cup rider wearing prescription glasses which seems improbable?
Goggles and a half shell are amazing when the temps approach freezing. Combined with a neck buff/face gaiter, they make for a pretty great day in the cold.
It would be interesting to see how many pro riders with poor vision wear lenses or how many have had laser surgery.
I strongly recommend Lasik or Lasek. I was nearsighted, had astigmatism, extremely dry eyes, and could fog up any combination of goggles and prescription lens inserts. Contacts would often dry out at some of the worst times. I came out of surgery with 20/15 vision and astigmatism corrected. The dry eyes are still around, but at least no lenses to deal with. Life-changing to say the least physically, and definitely saved me money over almost 15 years.
Good chat as always guys.this is a question my friends and I have posed; does modern bike design allow riders to progress to to a high...
Good chat as always guys.
this is a question my friends and I have posed; does modern bike design allow riders to progress to to a high level of speed without having developed the skill set of how to save it when things start going wrong ? We have personally seen it first hand where people entering the sport now quite quickly build up speed but then start having huge crashes.
my take is Riding bad bikes helps you develop technical skills at a slower safer pace, which can then be transferred safely to these amazing bikes we have today.
I agree with the point that modern bikes are good, and they can allow a new(er) rider to ride above their abilities. I'm not sure I'd...
I agree with the point that modern bikes are good, and they can allow a new(er) rider to ride above their abilities. I'm not sure I'd say people should start on a 'bad' bike to develop skills, but def think there is merit to spending time on a dirt jumper or short travel bike to learn how a bike responds without the aid of suspension.
Ahh yes, I probably didn’t clarify that point enough, I also don’t think that people should ride crappy bikes. It’s more an observation that new bikes allow people to ride at a speed their skill probably doesn’t match.
That paternalistic approach is so sour. Always a bummer to hear it.
my trails are sunny and chill at the moment, I’m usually wearing prescription sunglasses…and no kneepads just knees to the breeze which is terrifying…but for real trails and full faces it’s contacts and goggles.
Good chat as always guys.this is a question my friends and I have posed; does modern bike design allow riders to progress to to a high...
Good chat as always guys.
this is a question my friends and I have posed; does modern bike design allow riders to progress to to a high level of speed without having developed the skill set of how to save it when things start going wrong ? We have personally seen it first hand where people entering the sport now quite quickly build up speed but then start having huge crashes.
my take is Riding bad bikes helps you develop technical skills at a slower safer pace, which can then be transferred safely to these amazing bikes we have today.
I agree with the point that modern bikes are good, and they can allow a new(er) rider to ride above their abilities. I'm not sure I'd...
I agree with the point that modern bikes are good, and they can allow a new(er) rider to ride above their abilities. I'm not sure I'd say people should start on a 'bad' bike to develop skills, but def think there is merit to spending time on a dirt jumper or short travel bike to learn how a bike responds without the aid of suspension.
Ahh yes, I probably didn’t clarify that point enough, I also don’t think that people should ride crappy bikes. It’s more an observation that new bikes...
Ahh yes, I probably didn’t clarify that point enough, I also don’t think that people should ride crappy bikes. It’s more an observation that new bikes allow people to ride at a speed their skill probably doesn’t match.
I feel like with modern geo and e-bikes we’re in our version of the change from 2-stroke to 4-stroke in moto. Riding a two stroke (or for mtb, 90’s geometry) as a beginner makes it very obvious that you suck at riding and have no business trying to send it over the big double. Four strokes (mtb = modern 29r 150mm bike) let you just grip it and rip it.
Growing the sport is great and I don’t want to gatekeep, but people getting hurt from (unknowingly) getting in over their heads isn’t great either…
Only part way through... I love that Hardline is there to challenge the riders and push the limits.. I saw this with the Supercross style tracks on the BMX Racing side of things.. It was cool to see the racers show what they could really do, but there was a mentality that eack track had to be harder than the previous one. It became less of a race and more like survival.. Meanwhile, the original Beijing replica track in Chula Vista was giving us some great races to watch. I was big enough to look exciting as a spectator, but the riders had enough time on to be able to race.. But, it could still bite you. That's where Hardline seems to be... Tasmania was a fun track to watch. Fast, some big stuff, but most of the field could handle it.. Maybe if they don't go crazy on changes, Canada will be a better race next year.. Not every race has to raise the bar..
Goggles and a half shell are amazing when the temps approach freezing. Combined with a neck buff/face gaiter, they make for a pretty great day in the cold.
It would be interesting to see how many pro riders with poor vision wear lenses or how many have had laser surgery.
I strongly recommend Lasik or Lasek. I was nearsighted, had astigmatism, extremely dry eyes, and could fog up any combination of goggles and prescription lens inserts. Contacts would often dry out at some of the worst times. I came out of surgery with 20/15 vision and astigmatism corrected. The dry eyes are still around, but at least no lenses to deal with. Life-changing to say the least physically, and definitely saved me money over almost 15 years.
Ahh yes, I probably didn’t clarify that point enough, I also don’t think that people should ride crappy bikes. It’s more an observation that new bikes allow people to ride at a speed their skill probably doesn’t match.
That paternalistic approach is so sour. Always a bummer to hear it.
my trails are sunny and chill at the moment, I’m usually wearing prescription sunglasses…and no kneepads just knees to the breeze which is terrifying…but for real trails and full faces it’s contacts and goggles.
I feel like with modern geo and e-bikes we’re in our version of the change from 2-stroke to 4-stroke in moto. Riding a two stroke (or for mtb, 90’s geometry) as a beginner makes it very obvious that you suck at riding and have no business trying to send it over the big double. Four strokes (mtb = modern 29r 150mm bike) let you just grip it and rip it.
Growing the sport is great and I don’t want to gatekeep, but people getting hurt from (unknowingly) getting in over their heads isn’t great either…
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