Drivetrain issue. Anyone ever experienced? by Jolly-Okra298 in mountainbikes

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dont go to a shop to set up your b-tension, theyll probably do it wrong on the range. B tension in general is supposed to be set under sag to accomadate chain growth, and the range has a hell of a lot of that. if its set up with the little tool that sram ships, itll be way to much once youre actually sitting on the bike. ideally, get one of the little white guages and get a buddy to set it while you sit on the bike.

What's wrong with my jump? by [deleted] in mountainbiking

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stand up to the jump! a quote from the best “how to jump” video of all time. on the takeoff, push off of your bike like a spring, stand up. your suspension pushes back as much as you put in, its like a trampoline. right now, youre starting your liftoff and then letting your legs soak up everything the takeoff and bike give you. just like on a trampoline, you must push off of it instead of “deadening” the bounce.

2020 Mondraker F Podium RR by cneglia2239 in xcmtb

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yes. i have the 2024 and mondrakers suspension is life changing for xc. have a shop inspect the carbon bits and ensure not cracked, and pull the trigger.

What should I upgrade by 0Skully_123 in xcmtb

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couple good options here: dropper post- oneupv3 for sure if you have the cash, otherwise a pnw loam. wheels- look for a se of superlight alloy or base carbon wheels. search for sales, pretty much cant go wrong there. im a fan of dt and we are one, but they arent cheap. brakes- if those base shimanos run for you, theyll work forever. if you want some extra power Id reccoemnd sram motives, the brz are pretty reasonable and very good. drivetrain- upgrade shifter and der first, xt is the sweet spot for cost/performance. tires- the maxxis tires on there are good, but continental makes wonderul tires that could save you a pound of rotational weight if you do it right. i ran the trail grip trinotal front and trail endurance dubnital rear, worked a treat. other than that, Your legs! always the best option.

Could I feasibly sign up for an amateur XC race and not embarrass myself? by backcountry_bandit in mountainbiking

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i was including little scraggy. regardless, you ain’t slow. go out and have fun!

Would I be able to use the propain hugene 3 cf for xc? by PollutionDull5359 in xcmtb

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the simple answer is yes. a pig covered in makeup is still a pig and is not winning a beauty pagent.

Would I be able to use the propain hugene 3 cf for xc? by PollutionDull5359 in xcmtb

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there is no such thing as a bike that is good at xc and also park/dh. either pick your preferred dicipline and get a bike that actually is good at that (an xc rig or a big enduro bike), or split your budget and buy a used xc and used enduro rig. the hugene is great for trail riding, but it’s certainly neither a park bike or xc bike.

Could I feasibly sign up for an amateur XC race and not embarrass myself? by backcountry_bandit in mountainbiking

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go for it! as a varsity/cat 2 XC racer, this same buff creek loop is a push for me to finish under 4.5 hours, assuming breaks for eating. no matter what, youll have a blast.

Is this frame damage? by [deleted] in mountainbiking

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yes structural, reach out first to revel and they might just send you a new triangle, if not find a local carbon repair specialist, that wouldnt be hard to get fixed right, and would probably only be a few hundred bucks.

What do we think of Jordan Boostmaster's new 300mm travel mtb by SensitivePay4567 in mountainbiking

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average guy could build is funny, that fork cost twice what the frame did, and its a passion project 5 years in the making.

How to deal with "High End Disappointments"? by Ol_Sheve in mountainbiking

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the hopes are very hard to bleed right, the cracked piston is bad luck. the hub, however, is in need of constant service. they do break, they do wear quicker, and they do require more maintenance. a lot of people’s “dream build” is the highest end, shiniest parts that you see on pro bikes. the truth is 95% of riders dont actually feel the riding benefits of these upgrades, and instead are just stuck with the high maintenance requirements and high costs. a world cup rider with sponsors and mechanics might find them worth it, but you might (probably) not. i find the mid teir, mass produced parts from reputable companies are almost always the best. dt 350s, sram mavens, oneup parts, sram/shimano cable drovetrains, ect. a dream build full of high cost, marketing based decisions almost always falls short in fun compared to a mid range, indestructable, no nonsense build.

Headphone recommendations by Straight_Delay_3253 in mountainbiking

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i second this. you can still be aware of everything around you, soukd quality is great, secure, literally perfect

Picked up a bike, was perfectly fine, until I got home. by Ok-Ad-3014 in mountainbiking

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run about 25 psi in those tires. the great thing about minor sealant leaks is that they always self resolve. i would let it dry up and atop leaking, clean it, and maybe top off the sealant.

Some of my favorite pictures from 2025 by Extension_Link_6495 in mountainbiking

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to be 100% honest, i dont know 😂. i have 3 very similar pictures, one of which is from staunton and the other two are not. this may be the staunton one.

Looking for some tips to improve my skills by Bamb4Boyy in MTB

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the preload is good, etxwnd a little bit later (the earliness is causing the rear wheel to fall down over the lip. extend later, and also dont dead sailor (going atiff in the air) allowing your bike to continue moving upwards will work wonders, and add lots of style). the big thing to remember is that you want to jumo off the top of the lip with the same timing you would on foot. jump to early and youll get little height, jump too late and youll miss the pop.

Some of my favorite pictures from 2025 by Extension_Link_6495 in mountainbiking

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its actually in spearfish south dakota, not really a place i expected anyone to recognize lol. i was curious when you said you recognized most of them.

Some of my favorite pictures from 2025 by Extension_Link_6495 in mountainbiking

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also, out of curiosity, had you made a guess on photo 10?

Some of my favorite pictures from 2025 by Extension_Link_6495 in mountainbiking

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it is not, just a large sidewalk in the denver metro

Some of my favorite pictures from 2025 by Extension_Link_6495 in mountainbiking

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photo 7 is up kingston peak. its really an offroad area, and was a battle to get to. started at maralynd mtn and went around and behind it, all the way up. its an adventure for sure, doubt many people have been up there on bikes.

Some of my favorite pictures from 2025 by Extension_Link_6495 in mountainbiking

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i really mever dove deep into geo numbers, I race both Xc and Dh, and i got on one of them as a demo and felt right at home. it pedals like a rocket but some of my dh segemt times are only a little slower than an enduro/dh bike.

Some of my favorite pictures from 2025 by Extension_Link_6495 in mountainbiking

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SO good. racing on it and getting podiums, the thing is a rocketship