During the mountain bike formative years, observed trials was touted to be the next big thing, though that never occurred. I was under the illusion of being sort of a trials rider back in the day and entered a few events on my '86 Fat Chance. Great era and fun times.
Later, I picked up a used Ibis Trials Comp and then fully discovered trials rider I'm not. If interested, prior babbling about observed trials and Ibis pics from a previous post - click here - for Internet transportation device.
Cool to see a Fat trails rig, even if only in photo form. If you're into vintage mountain bikes, Second Spin Cycles is worth a visit. Dude puts out some nice restorations.
Caught this video via Facebook post. Dude is railing some serious berm action, reminding me a bit of my motocross days. Nice break from the usual endless jump sessions featured in most videos.
Just keeping my ol' blog alive with a few posts. Pending some motivation and subject matter to actually write about. That area of my defective brain been hibernating too long, looking to jump start it soon.
Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night…
Utterly fantastic stupid fun. Legal on your local bike trail?…
Well done, fun video. 26" wheels and hardtail, dude is ripping it - new school style. Give it a go and agree.
Even though I've succumbed to 29er hoops, I realize there is no "right" size wheel set. The right size is whatever works for you and your riding style. 26, 29, 650B - who cares?
As long as they're rolling with dirt under 'em - all that matters…
I noticed the report on the 30th running of the Pittsburgh Dirty Dozen via the Bicycle Times website today. Posted video of the 2010 version, appears to be a local Pittsburg show reporting on it, cool viewing. Pittsburgh has some mighty steep hills, some complete with cobblestones. All around painful fun for all.
Interesting concept with this event, only the hills are timed/scored, so a few folks going for the win - while the general mob just attempting to survive. Everyone riding for their own reason/satisfaction. Fantastic.
Since I grew up in the New Jersey, I also enjoyed the look of the neighborhoods, trees, etc. Brings me back to my east coast roots. Would be cool to ride this event one day.
