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Buy a used 140-160mm travel bike that’s half way decent for somewhere between $2-4K. 2-3 years old is fine. There are some killer deals on lightly used bikes right now. Frankly, it’s insane. Many companies are completely sold out of desirable models costing $5-8k. People flip them fast and it means the used market is really good. Ride it on some intermediate level trials, starting with rides in the 1-2 hour range. It’s gonna suck the first 5 or 6 times as you begin to build your pedaling fitness. Take your time on the climbs. Go at a pace that...

I have been riding moto since age 5. Im 51 now. MTB uses all your moto skills but now your body is the motor. It is the best thing that has happened to me. You now have to watch your diet or you suffer. You get to watch all your friends get fat and you stay trim. Get two different bikes if you can. I have a All mountain rig and a Gravel bike for exploring and putting in the miles. You won't regret it. At my age the MOTO beats me up and the MTB puts me back together.

Not to sound too much like a jerk, but you quit after one ride? Here is the bottom line: Mountain biking is HARD. It challenges your physical and mental capabilities. It will also NEVER get easier. You constantly push your limit and continue to grow in strength, endurance, and mental fortitude. Every ride will take you further, hence the never getting easier part. The payoff is that it gets you fit, is great fun, and a great stress reliever (like all exercise). If this sound like something you are into, then yes, you should get a bike and go for...

I'm a Mountain biker, it's my only thing. I don't run, trail run, I hike every now and then a and throw a leg over a dirt bike when I can, but more than anything I'm a Mountain biker. That being said my first year was pretty rough. I was 15, I got an old C'Dale from my pops, rode it all over the neighborhood and loved it. Finally convinced my dad to take me to Tahoe and we rode Northstars bike park. We didn't know what we were doing and I ended up having an ok day. I got...

So this is actually my second stint into the mtb world. The first stint was right after college and I believe my first ride consisted of nikes, plaid cargo shorts, and a bmx helmet on a hardtail, bottom of the line KHS. There will for sure be a learning curve and some moments you'll look back and laugh at. I think the thing people never talk about is balance while climbing. You can't learn it or train in the gym for it. It will simply require time on the bike. Even when I came back to it this year, it...

I’d give it another go! I do a lot of trail running, MTB, and dabble in the dirt bike stuff. One thing I like about all around trail riding is that it combines the endurance and cardio of running (when riding uphill) with the rush of dirtbikes (when riding downhill). I think if you ca; connect to both of those experiences, you’ll find some pleasure. The trail probably matters the most. If the climb was too brutal or the downhill too sketchy, then it’s not much fun. Look/ask around for the right trails to suit your current ability and I’d...

I definitely think it comes with time. Finding good beginner trails and a good bike to start learning on is crucial in my opinion. I ate a lot of shit when I first started riding, but I kept pushing and the better I got the more fun it became. Also riding with people who are willing to foster a newb can be pretty helpful as well. Best piece of advice I can give is to try and go on as many group or bike shop rides as you can that are appropriate for your skill level. If you don't have...

i can't help you on the moto vs MTB thing, but i've put your post on the homepage and know you'll get even more great advice. what's been written so far is awesome. if you find the right trail to kick off your career, i think you'll enjoy mountain biking. good luck out there! i LOL'd pretty hard at this piece of honesty - "So I sold the bike to a good friend and became a boring adult." - you'll find the spark!

For myself MTB was great cross training for Moto. I finally gave up moto due to lack of close riding areas here in SoCal and overall expense. MTB fills the need. So to answer your question, Yes it is a new skill set to learn and you have to work at it to get to the top of the hill. The Remedy is fine for your location, unless your interested in more X-country riding. Get in with some other riders and shop rides. Good luck and most of all. Have fun!