astrike30 Posted March 3 Posted March 3 Hi everyone Got into cycling about a year and a half ago. First on a road bike which lead to Triathlon. I am looking to try either gravel or mountain biking in the off season next but I am not sure which of the two to go for. I am not much of an adrenaline junkie and the long grindy nature of gravel sounds appealing, but getting some mountain biking skills seems like it might open up lots of different types of races and trails. I'm leaning towards gravel, but am wondering if the steeper learning curve of MTB might be worth it. If I do go for MTB, what do you think is the best way to learn? Go for lessons or just pick a simpler trail and figure it out? Thanks for any help. Titan Racing Bikes 1
ChrisF Posted March 3 Posted March 3 Where are you ? Rent each at your local trail .... see which puts that SMILE on your face .... Totally diffetent ... Daniel de V, Titan Racing Bikes and Danger Dassie 3
astrike30 Posted March 3 Author Posted March 3 2 minutes ago, ChrisF said: Where are you ? Rent each at your local trail .... see which puts that SMILE on your face .... Totally diffetent ... That’s one way to do it! i am in Joburg Sandton area. Mostly ride out in the cradle at the moment. Titan Racing Bikes 1
betaboy Posted March 3 Posted March 3 Go Gravel, you will be twice as happy. Stay in the drops man. You Welcome.👍🏻🤓 Titan Racing Bikes, ChrisF and Mongoose! 2 1
Ncayi Posted March 4 Posted March 4 14 hours ago, astrike30 said: Hi everyone Got into cycling about a year and a half ago. First on a road bike which lead to Triathlon. I am looking to try either gravel or mountain biking in the off season next but I am not sure which of the two to go for. I am not much of an adrenaline junkie and the long grindy nature of gravel sounds appealing, but getting some mountain biking skills seems like it might open up lots of different types of races and trails. I'm leaning towards gravel, but am wondering if the steeper learning curve of MTB might be worth it. If I do go for MTB, what do you think is the best way to learn? Go for lessons or just pick a simpler trail and figure it out? Thanks for any help. I was in a similar situation a few months ago, and chose a gravel bike. In my opinion it's a more versatile option unless you want to do really technical trails. I also live in Sandton, and as you know our roads in JHB are horrible. I use wide slick tyres to ride the crappy roads and some smooth gravel. I use proper gravel tyres when I want to do the local trails like delta park all the way to the Botanical gardens with no issues. Titan Racing Bikes, Daniel de V and Mongoose! 3
Danger Dassie Posted March 4 Posted March 4 15 hours ago, astrike30 said: That’s one way to do it! i am in Joburg Sandton area. Mostly ride out in the cradle at the moment. Why pop in at Trailwolf/Taroko and try out a demo? The trails are right there at the shop and you can try them out on one of the loops. This evening is actually their "Social Wednesdays" with riding, running etc ... super social and you'll meet some good people Daniel de V 1
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