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Originally Posted by einreb
Thats exactly the point of FS downhill bikes. You can hit a rock the size of a baby's head (mtn biking unit of measure) and barely feel it. Take something bigger and still maneuver over it. Granted, on a non-suspension bike you can easily hop it, but at the speeds the good downhill guys are going its essentially a long controlled crash and they need ground contact to stay in control.
As for the 'workout'... take something like the Downieville Downhill that runs for 17 miles http://www.downievilleclassic.com/pages/dh.html
I've made several trips to Downieville and usually rent a FS bike with long travel (not a full DH bike). Lock out the rear suspension and grind up the mountain rather than the shuttle ride and have a blast and enjoy the downhill. |
My buddy Paul is a regular there since he lives in the Downieville area...we are talking of doing a tri-state ride this summer with friends in Colorado, Montana, and California. Then another trip to Whistler.