I am 5’2” 115 lbs and cannot find pants to wear mountain biking that I love and fit. I am looking specifically for downhill pants that aren’t so expensive and that feel good. Can I wear regular joggers?? Will padded cycling leggings be okay? What are we wearing ladies?!

Was a roadie for 5 years. Did occasional/casual MTB but never got super into it. I found it hard and liked the smooth cadence of the road.

Well, last few months I've been compelled to get off the road. Reasons:

- CARS. I hate them. They hate me. Shoulders are nonexistent or not wide enough. I live in the south where big trucks and coal rolling are commonplace. It's stressful always having someone up your ass.

-Dogs. Again, in the south, getting chased by aggressive dogs is not unusual.

-Heat. On the road you are just roasting in the hot sun pretty much the whole time. It wears on you during the summer.

-Grind. Road can be fun, dont get me wrong, but 80% of it is grind.

-Discomfort. Because you are sitting and pitched forward almost the whole time, road is tolerable at best and miserable after about 90 mins. Yeah I know---saddle, bike fit, blah blah blah. There is only so much comfort to be found from sitting on a saddle bent forward with your neck in extension for hours on end.

MTB has none of these. No cars, no dogs, you are out in the woods with plenty of shade, you ride upright and are out of the saddle constantly. Yeah it can be hard but the skills element adds a lot of progression and the hard stuff gets more fun.

The main drawback is that for most of us, we have to drive to get to trailheads. But it's worth it, IMO.

I’m still a beginner and struggle to stay centred during jumps, drops, and other maneuvers involving airtime.
My jumps are inconsistent. Sometimes I get them right, but other times I lean to one side or end up dead sailing. It’s frustrating because I feel like my progression has stalled.
How do you guys stay relaxed and centred in the air? Any drills or practice tips to improve consistency?

I have been riding a slack 150mm hardtail four years. I have enjoyed it a lot and I am comfortable on black runs, but the knees are ageing and I think it's time to get a dually.

I have no real idea about which bike to move onto, I ride by myself and don't have anyone to talk bikes with. I like to jump and I will do most of my riding at Derby and St Helens in Tasmania. I would like to get into tech a bit more. I have avoided the double black tech because it seems risky on a hardtail.

To start, trail or enduro?

What are the standout models at the moment?

I would like something durable; I probably won't replace it for a while.

Budget wise something mid-range would probably be good, I can probably fork out if there is a significant advantage, but I don't like to spend money for the sake of it.

I'm looking for some really cheap full suspension bikes, I'm currently on a bulls sharptail 2. I don't really like it because I feel every bump and it has 100mm Travel (hardtail), and it only goes down to like 50% of that travel. What I really like about my bike is that it handles super well. I live in Germany in a region where there aren't any insane trails. I found a small MTB Park + a few lines which I really want to ride, but it just hurts on my hardtail. I also want to use that bike for some stairs and a few smaller jumps (yes I'm a beginner). My budget is 1800€ (euro).

Do people pedal up or shuttle to the trails? And what are the best locations to live long ish term and pedal up to the trails?

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I am changing brakes to SRAM Stealth which has the brake cable running very close to the handlebars as pictured below. These cable guides appear to be mounted to the bottom bar clamp bolts and would be perfect. Searched as best I could and can't find them. Even tried Google Lens, but the photo is too busy for a good search.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

My biggest challenge with a garage home gym would be balancing training space with bike storage and maintenance space.

A rack can be useful, but it can also make it harder to move bikes around, access tools, or keep the floor clear. Wall-mounted storage and foldable equipment seem like possible solutions, although I wonder how practical they are day to day.

For riders who have both a mountain bike and a home gym, how did you arrange the space without sacrificing either one?

I’m trying to figure out the best way to hang 4 bikes on my garage wall, but they’re all different sizes and lengths.

My bikes are:
Canyon onfly e-MTB
REI e-bike (around 50 lbs)
Woom 3 kids’ bike
Woom 5 kids’ bike

For those of you who have a similar setup, what’s the best way to stagger the bikes so the handlebars and pedals don’t get in each other’s way?

Also, do you let the bikes hang completely suspended in the air, or do you prefer having the rear wheel rest on the floor to take some of the weight off the wall mount?

Would love to hear what’s worked well for you, especially with a mix of heavy e-bikes and kids’ bikes!

Been trying to get my whips more steezy. Do any of you have any tips?

I know there is a lot of posts in here and I have searched. But I want some advice.

I have a 22 stumpy and I weigh 98kg (216 Lb) and I bottom out on the rear suspension on hits and also some rock gardens. I have a fusion x rear shock but am wanting an upgrade to something else that can handle the load. What’s your recs please?

Have anything you want to talk about that doesn't quite warrant its own thread? Post it here!

Any tips for improvement? I clear the jump OK but it wasn’t effortless, still feels like something is off…

Does anyone has experience using the Fox Proframe Rs with the new Vue Max Goggle ??

I found these asian high priced brakes that seem very solid (trickstuff wise) and there is not a single review on the whole internet about them.

Does someone has any info about them?

https://fereicycling.com/product/xii-mtb-hydraulic-disc-brake-2/

Those are some of my some of my very first attemps at Bunny hop. Is this even a Bunny hop or a Basic hop?

The Video is from 1st october. And I bought my Bike 24th August.

I was able to Hop with my Citybike before, but that was more griping thight, press my feet against the pedals and jump so that the bike followed.

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Hey everyone!

I have a Canyon Spectral 5 (2021) with an Iridium dropper post, and I've recently started having an issue with it.

Yesterday, I noticed that the dropper post would slowly sink when I sat on the saddle. I didn't think much of it at first, but today I noticed that it also extends back up when I get off the saddle, without me pressing the lever.

The lever has now become very difficult to press. It moves just a few millimetres before stopping abruptly, almost like it's hitting a wall, and then returns to its original position when I release it. I don't hear or feel any click.

A few additional details:

- The dropper was working perfectly when I bought the bike.

- I temporarily tied the saddle down while the dropper was fully lowered, but the lever was already starting to have issues towards the end.

- After removing the string, the dropper still extends on its own, and the lever remains difficult to press.

Has anyone experienced something similar with an Iridium dropper post? Could this be a cable/lever issue, a problem with the actuator at the base of the post, or an internal cartridge failure?

I'd appreciate any advice on what to check before taking it to a bike shop. I should mention that I’m not very knowledgeable about the technical side of bicycles. Thanks!

I recently purchased a new Shimano 8250 groupset to replace the low end SRAM that came on the bike. I didn’t necessarily want Di2, but it was the only option offered via the special pricing deal I obtained.

When I opened the package to install the rear derailleur, I was shocked by how chunky and hefty it is. I understand it that a motor and battery necessarily adds to the chonkiness, but it weighs nearly a pound, which is nearly twice what an XTR cabled derailleur weighs. I’m not a weight weenie when it comes to mountain bikes, but a half pound of extra weight just for the luxury of tapping a button rather than pushing a lever seems absurd.

I’m tempted to eBay the Di2 shifter and RD, and upgrade to an XTR cabled RD

My type of riding: I don’t often race MTB, but I do enjoy a nice bike and components. I ride XC style and enjoy climbing as much as descending, so I also appreciate a relatively light build

I’m thinking of coming from Germany to do a cheeky little round trip next year around my homeland with my German crew, having only ridden in France, Austria, Germany Italy and Switzerland.

I’ve ridden 3 enduro land, ridden Morzine, and many other bits and pieces around Germany. I would assess myself as seeing Glentress as right up my alley, but seeing video after video, I see Dyfi as quite a step up. I mostly enjoy blue/red in 3 enduro land with a black trail also done (which was technical but enjoyable), in Morzine, I’m not sure what the French are smoking, but that was quite different to anything I’ve ridden - I found blues/some reds (but eschewed the big jumps in avoriaz) and one technical black I did with great pant-shittery in les gehts, and probably am the joint worst rider in my group. My concern with Glentress is I don’t think we are going to get a week out of it. It looks like 3 days max? If so I landed on the idea of Dyfi/Lake District/Open to your suggestion!

My question is, how does dyfi’s colour grading compare to say Morzine? I prefer techy trails over bike park, but don’t mind a bit of both. Is dyfi worth bolting on a road trip down from Scotland and then back to Germany, or are there loads of trails that will keep us occupied in Scotland near to Glentress? Will we get 7 days riding if we stay near to Glentress (are there other trails in the region)? Are there other areas I could get say 2 days out of if you think Dyfi is going to ruin me?

I understand it’s going to be a very different experience to Morzine and 3 Enduro land, but there are 5 of our group up for it.

Advice welcome!

So i have a hardtail with stock 110 mm stanchions and i was wondering if put a 160 mm fork on the bike are there like any dangers to it or im a in the clear lmk

I have been riding a 2019 Orbea Occam for the last 7 years. Best bike I have ever ridden. Yeah, there were plenty of bits that got replaced over the years due to use and abuse. Close to 12,000 miles and still going strong.

Last month I was preparing for a Colorado trip and decided that I wanted a more "downhill" bike. Changed out the stem, shortening it by ~5mm and adding a 6deg rise. Everything online said that this would make the bike easier to control in the downhills.

Yes, it was *marginally* better. But then I started noticing that the bike was REALLY twitchy on the climbs. I was slower, got stopped too often and had a harder time keeping a line.

Yesterday morning I popped the old stem back on. Had a great ride. Climbs were awesome again. Nobody likes to climb, but you know what makes it worse? Having to stop in the middle of the climb because your bike decided to stop you.

I had also been thinking about pushing the fork from 130mm to 140mm and now I am thoroughly convinced that the designers understood what they were doing. I'm going to keep things where they are because it is clear that someone took the time to figure out a geometry that is balanced.

As above, the DT Swiss DF freehub conversion. Have you used it, what are your thoughts?
Done some reading pros seems to be lack of complexity vs OChain for example, but how does it play out in the real world, is there a noticeable difference either positive or negative?