Video of the Week - How to be a mountain biker

[patches]

I don't think any of us need to be told how to mountain bike. But maybe you've been missing something. Do you fit the criteria and conform to all the necessities?

 

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[(Deon)]

I can tell you now without watching that the last 3 steps are probably not needed.

 

26 steps has done the job for so long, why complicate matters?

[King_Crispy]

Lmao.

Looks like the spruit on a Saturday morning

[Super_mil]

That is pretty much spot on!

[Unknown MTBR]

seems legit..

[Smartie]

I am so jealous - need to get a MTB now!

[Audible Anarchy]

"pick your favourite wheelsize, then be a dick about it" - awesome haha

[Corvus]

I think things are a little different in South Africa.

 

There's no "know what sort of mountainbiker you are".

In South Africa you're simply an XC rider. Period!

 

If you ask a bike shop about flat pedals or 26 inch rims or wide riser bars, your request will be met with the same suspicion that Aussie customs officials have for sweaty, fidgety individuals with dilated pupils.

 

In South Africa, ALL MOUNTAIN BIKE is meaningless term. It'll be interpreted as a versatile lightweight 29er which can be used for all mountain bike events such as the Cape Epic, Hill to Hill, Wine2Whales, Joberg2C, 94.7.

The abbreviation AM will result in, "So you want an AM bike? Erm...this Scott Scale can be ridden morning, afternoon, evening. Anytime you like. AM, PM you name it!"

 

If you ask for tyres you will be sold either race kings or crossmarks. If you ask for grippy tires you'll get mountain kings or monorails.

If you ask for knee- and elbow pads you'll be referred to Boogaloos after your LBS enquired whether your kid does BMX.

Edited October 24, 2013 by Corvus

[Lefty V]

I think things are a little different in South Africa.

 

There's no "know what sort of mountainbiker you are".

In South Africa you're simply an XC rider. Period!

 

If you ask a bike shop about flat pedals or 26 inch rims or wide riser bars, your request will be met with the same suspicion that Aussie customs officials have for sweaty, fidgety individuals with dilated pupils.

 

In South Africa, ALL MOUNTAIN BIKE is meaningless term. It'll be interpreted as a versatile lightweight 29er which can be used for all mountain bike events such as the Cape Epic, Hill to Hill, Wine2Whales, Joberg2C, 94.7.

 

If you ask for tyres you will be sold either race kings or crossmarks. If you ask for grippy tires you'll get mountain kings or monorails.

If you ask for knee- and elbow pads you'll be referred to Boogaloos after your LBS enquired whether your kid does BMX.

 

Chip on shoulder?

[Eddy Gordo]

I think things are a little different in South Africa.

 

There's no "know what sort of mountainbiker you are".

In South Africa you're simply an XC rider. Period!

 

If you ask a bike shop about flat pedals or 26 inch rims or wide riser bars, your request will be met with the same suspicion that Aussie customs officials have for sweaty, fidgety individuals with dilated pupils.

 

In South Africa, ALL MOUNTAIN BIKE is meaningless term. It'll be interpreted as a versatile lightweight 29er which can be used for all mountain bike events such as the Cape Epic, Hill to Hill, Wine2Whales, Joberg2C, 94.7.

 

If you ask for tyres you will be sold either race kings or crossmarks. If you ask for grippy tires you'll get mountain kings or monorails.

If you ask for knee- and elbow pads you'll be referred to Boogaloos after your LBS enquired whether your kid does BMX.

 

Dont you think that this is due to the consumer being so "gullible"(maybe not the right word) in believing what he/she should be riding as apposed to riding what he/she wants. I mean, lots of LBS out there try to sell you somthing other than what you ask for. If we had the choices then I think one would see a different type of market.

[rouxtjie]

I think things are a little different in South Africa.

 

There's no "know what sort of mountainbiker you are".

In South Africa you're simply an XC rider. Period!

 

If you ask a bike shop about flat pedals or 26 inch rims or wide riser bars, your request will be met with the same suspicion that Aussie customs officials have for sweaty, fidgety individuals with dilated pupils.

 

In South Africa, ALL MOUNTAIN BIKE is meaningless term. It'll be interpreted as a versatile lightweight 29er which can be used for all mountain bike events such as the Cape Epic, Hill to Hill, Wine2Whales, Joberg2C, 94.7.

 

If you ask for tyres you will be sold either race kings or crossmarks. If you ask for grippy tires you'll get mountain kings or monorails.

If you ask for knee- and elbow pads you'll be referred to Boogaloos after your LBS enquired whether your kid does BMX.

Jassas, you have knee pads....you must be moer strong

[ScottCM]

Brilliant, absolutely brilliant

[Corvus]

Chip on shoulder?

...and if you make mention of it, it is assumed that you have a chip on your shoulder.

 

No, mate, I really don't have a chip on my shoulder. I'm simply pointing out what I've perceived with a healthy dose of embellishment. I admire XC riders, they're way faster and fitter than me, but the type of riding is not for me.

[SwissVan]

 

I think things are a little different in GAUTENG.

 

There's no "know what sort of mountainbiker you are".

In South Africa you're simply an XC rider. Period!

 

If you ask a bike shop about flat pedals or 26 inch rims or wide riser bars, your request will be met with the same suspicion that Aussie customs officials have for sweaty, fidgety individuals with dilated pupils.

 

In South Africa, ALL MOUNTAIN BIKE is meaningless term. It'll be interpreted as a versatile lightweight 29er which can be used for all mountain bike events such as the Cape Epic, Hill to Hill, Wine2Whales, Joberg2C, 94.7.

The abbreviation AM will result in, "So you want an AM bike? Erm...this Scott Scale can be ridden morning, afternoon, evening. Anytime you like. AM, PM you name it!"

 

If you ask for tyres you will be sold either race kings or crossmarks. If you ask for grippy tires you'll get mountain kings or monorails.

If you ask for knee- and elbow pads you'll be referred to Boogaloos after your LBS enquired whether your kid does BMX.

 

Fixed

 

Good point, allthough it might be a little different as you get closer to sea level

[Corvus]

Dont you think that this is due to the consumer being so "gullible"(maybe not the right word) in believing what he/she should be riding as apposed to riding what he/she wants. I mean, lots of LBS out there try to sell you somthing other than what you ask for. If we had the choices then I think one would see a different type of market.

Perhaps. But then again, with such limited options, people don't actually realise the choices even exist.

 

I'm really glad that Wendell at Thaba is doing a lot to grow different disciplines of the sport.

Edited October 24, 2013 by Corvus

[Corvus]

Fixed

 

Good point, allthough it might be a little different as you get closer to sea level

I stand corrected.