HJ
Cycling in Scotland
- Location
- Auld Reekie
How many bar ends??
- Thread starter HJ
- Start date
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fossyant
Ride It Like You Stole It!
- Location
- South Manchester
Too many.......
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There was a time, back in the heady '90's when the predominant style of mountain bike was the cross country race bike. Most of the mountain bikes sold had short chain stays--the shorter the better!--and steep angles. They climbed well, had fast handling but were twitchy on the descents. Because racers would cross train on the road, and because there was little to no suspension to coushon the blows, they desired multiple hand positions. Flat bars didn't quite cut it in that respect. They also wanted another hand hold for climbing, to help move the weight forward and provide a good handle to pull against.
That's just what my 90's MTB is like.... ridden by a roadie as well.
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There was a time, back in the heady '90's when the predominant style of mountain bike was the cross country race bike. Most of the mountain bikes sold had short chain stays--the shorter the better!--and steep angles. They climbed well, had fast handling but were twitchy on the descents. Because racers would cross train on the road, and because there was little to no suspension to coushon the blows, they desired multiple hand positions. Flat bars didn't quite cut it in that respect. They also wanted another hand hold for climbing, to help move the weight forward and provide a good handle to pull against.
That's just what my 90's MTB is like.... ridden by a roadie as well.
Arch
Married to Night Train
- Location
- Salford, UK
I like it, reminds me of a stag...
threebikesmcginty
Corn Fed Hick...
- Location
- ...on the slake
If Dr Suess had a bicycle that's the one he'd have!
