What are your strenghts/weakness in mountain biking? For me, my strength would have to be drops, cuz I can angle into the tranny really well. My weakness, doubles, I hate them, they hate me. What are yours?
Strenghts/Weakness in mtb.
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Strengths: I can stay on two wheels most of the time.
Weaknesses: I cannot hit a jump for my life. I cannot ride any urban or trials, pretty much any moves that require finesse. I have an uncanny ability to hit trees. I am afraid of heights, so the second I get to something steep or a drop I usually grab the brakes and walk down. My fear of heights is that bad.
Weaknesses: I cannot hit a jump for my life. I cannot ride any urban or trials, pretty much any moves that require finesse. I have an uncanny ability to hit trees. I am afraid of heights, so the second I get to something steep or a drop I usually grab the brakes and walk down. My fear of heights is that bad.
Hey, as long as you have fun its all good.Polandspring88 said:
Strengths: having fun
Weaknesses: finding time to ride
Weaknesses: finding time to ride
Strengths:
Rocks. I can pin it through nasty rock gardens pretty well.
Corners. I do pretty good on most types of corners.
Weaknesses
jumping/dropping. Not so hot at it and the trails here don't give me much chance to practice (the landing is usually more pointy rocks)
climbing:I'm getting better at it, but I still climb slow and push my bike if its really steep
Rocks. I can pin it through nasty rock gardens pretty well.
Corners. I do pretty good on most types of corners.
Weaknesses
jumping/dropping. Not so hot at it and the trails here don't give me much chance to practice (the landing is usually more pointy rocks)
climbing:I'm getting better at it, but I still climb slow and push my bike if its really steep
Here, here. I thought that I was pretty much a bike pvssy last season, but with even less practice this year, I am even more tentative and cautious. If I didn't enjoy it so damn much, I'd probably have greater competitive advantage just doing something else for fun.Polandspring88 said:
Yeah, me too.jacksonpt said:
Strengths: I'm more brave than I should be.
Weaknesses: Well, I pretty much suck at riding, so take yer pick.
Weaknesses: Well, I pretty much suck at riding, so take yer pick.
Weakness: climbing. 
Strengths: decending. :devil:
Strengths: decending. :devil:
Strengths:
- corners
- anything steep, fast and/or rocky.
- technical climbing
Weaknesses:
- "going big" I have a really hard time with mentally. I've done it, generally with good results, but I have a hard time going for it.
- Drops: I have a hard time with ones that look like your about to launch off the face of the earth, even though you know otherwise.
- Jumps: jumps in general are cool, commitment style jumps and bigger doubles I have a really hard time with. I like to be able to work up to stuff.
- Consistency: Sometimes I feel I can do no wrong, sometimes it just isn't there and the more frustrated I get, the worse I ride.
- Racing: The mental side of racing is probably the hardest thing about riding to me. I usually get beat by guys I know I'm faster than. It's frustrating.
- Prioritizing: I tend to let other aspects of my life slip in order to go ride my bike. Not such a bad thing, but I really, really need to finish painting my house...
Mediums:
- Climbing/endurance: About six months ago this would have been a weakness. I've always been pretty good at short technical climbs, but my endurance sucked. If I had to climb I would be so gassed on the downhills. I'm much better now, but it isn't quite a "strength" yet.
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Wow, that was really long.
Weird.
- corners
- anything steep, fast and/or rocky.
- technical climbing
Weaknesses:
- "going big" I have a really hard time with mentally. I've done it, generally with good results, but I have a hard time going for it.
- Drops: I have a hard time with ones that look like your about to launch off the face of the earth, even though you know otherwise.
- Jumps: jumps in general are cool, commitment style jumps and bigger doubles I have a really hard time with. I like to be able to work up to stuff.
- Consistency: Sometimes I feel I can do no wrong, sometimes it just isn't there and the more frustrated I get, the worse I ride.
- Racing: The mental side of racing is probably the hardest thing about riding to me. I usually get beat by guys I know I'm faster than. It's frustrating.
- Prioritizing: I tend to let other aspects of my life slip in order to go ride my bike. Not such a bad thing, but I really, really need to finish painting my house...
Mediums:
- Climbing/endurance: About six months ago this would have been a weakness. I've always been pretty good at short technical climbs, but my endurance sucked. If I had to climb I would be so gassed on the downhills. I'm much better now, but it isn't quite a "strength" yet.
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Wow, that was really long.
Weird.
Strengths: I wouldn't say I'm a good climber, but I'm proud of the fact that I am constantly making improvements in climbing. The big breakthru of the past couple of years was breathing / conserving heart beats.
Weaknesses: I have some weird slow speed balance issues at times. Makes for some real silly crashes.
Weaknesses: I have some weird slow speed balance issues at times. Makes for some real silly crashes.
Weakneses:
braking too much in turns.
going for the safe but slow lines.
doubles!
climbing (slow but steady)
Strengths:
getting better at hitting techy stuff with speed
falling (I am donig great with my stop, drop and roll techniques).
pumping obstacles on the backside - keeping/boosting speed without pedaling.
Reading the trail fairly far out.
"Scripting": keeping good mental notes on where obstacles are/ times to shift, etc. for a race run...(for once my memory seems to work!)
braking too much in turns.
going for the safe but slow lines.
doubles!
climbing (slow but steady)
Strengths:
getting better at hitting techy stuff with speed
falling (I am donig great with my stop, drop and roll techniques).
pumping obstacles on the backside - keeping/boosting speed without pedaling.
Reading the trail fairly far out.
"Scripting": keeping good mental notes on where obstacles are/ times to shift, etc. for a race run...(for once my memory seems to work!)
Strenghts: I can afford about any bike I want
Weakness: I can afford about any bike I want
Weakness: I can afford about any bike I want
Weaknesses -
1. Climbing, climbing, and climbing.
2. Working too much and not riding enough.
Strengths -
1. Descend ok (although not if it is steep and technical, I get eaten up by some of the shat at P'kill).
2. Usually bring good beer.
1. Climbing, climbing, and climbing.
2. Working too much and not riding enough.
Strengths -
1. Descend ok (although not if it is steep and technical, I get eaten up by some of the shat at P'kill).
2. Usually bring good beer.
Biggest Strength: Climbing
Biggest Weakness: Jumping, braking too much in downhills
Biggest Weakness: Jumping, braking too much in downhills
strengths -
weaknesses -
- have managed to find awesome deals on used bikes...the days of forking out $$$ for custom builds ended in '00.
- having fun. i think i manage to have a good time most every ride i do
- having a great group of people to ride w/ . this is big.
- can do pretty well in wet riding conditions
- being able to (relatively) hold my own on a DH course. i won't do big drops, go the fastest, or the like, but i'd like to think i can move along ok and hit the medium-sized drops w/o killing myself.
weaknesses -
- i could use some more fitness
- i'm getting better, but still brake too much in the turns
- dirt jumps/gap jumps (nada)
- can't wheelie or manual to save my life
- rudimentary trials skills are limited to small side hops and rear wheel hops
- finding the time to ride (esp DH)
Blue has loads of climbing. I love it for that, hate it for the off camber stuff. We could hit that if you want climbing conditioning.dogwonder said:
just dont buy a bike thats too good for you, then people look at the bike and make the connection that you must be good cuz thats what people do, and if you dont ride often you can humiliate yourself, thats what my friend is likeN8 said:
strengths: everytime i ride its fun no matter if i fall a ton or burn every run.
weakness: finding people who want to ride when i want to ride
weakness: finding people who want to ride when i want to ride
S: riding fast and trying new things
W: climbing and doing slow tech riding on trail bridges
W: climbing and doing slow tech riding on trail bridges
My biggest weakness is laughing at guys with knee pads for protection coupled with spando suits which disentigrate at the lightest abrasion.
My strength is in knowing that I'm better than them as human beings.
My strength is in knowing that I'm better than them as human beings.
Strengths: Climbing, speed, endurance, dedication
Weaknesses: I'm scared to get hurt
Weaknesses: I'm scared to get hurt
Strumphs: Riding Technical terrain, climbing difficult terrain and obsticles, cold weather
Weakness: Dirt Jumping, manuals, hot weather, See Heidi's weaknesses.
Weakness: Dirt Jumping, manuals, hot weather, See Heidi's weaknesses.
Best post so far. I can't believe I overlooked these as strengths. On of my biggest assets is an awesome group of fun people from all ages and walks of life.narlus said:
Every time I ride I think about how lucky I am.
I was hoping to find a white roadie outfit to wear at the SloppyOtter this year. Yes, I would have worn kneepads (and a full face to conceal my identity).kidwoo said:
Skidmarks are cool... as long as they aren't on the trail...
(Those things are damn expensive though.)
Strengths -
1.Drops
2. Jumps
3. Corners
4. High speeds
Weaknesses -
1.Mud
2.Climbing
3.Finding people to ride with
4. crashing - I have trouble bailing. Sometimes I'll crash and keep my feet on the pedals.
1.Drops
2. Jumps
3. Corners
4. High speeds
Weaknesses -
1.Mud
2.Climbing
3.Finding people to ride with
4. crashing - I have trouble bailing. Sometimes I'll crash and keep my feet on the pedals.
Heres some more for me.
Strengths: jumps(not doubles),drops,wet conditions, I'll ride in any weather, amazing people with the stuff I do.
Weakness:finding people to ride with(since I'm so young), steeps, left hip jumps.
Strengths: jumps(not doubles),drops,wet conditions, I'll ride in any weather, amazing people with the stuff I do.
Weakness:finding people to ride with(since I'm so young), steeps, left hip jumps.
I'm game...just make sure to bring the defibrillators for the top!robdamanii said:
I have yet to see this beer you speak ofdogwonder said:
Hence the usually. Don't worry, in time...bluebug32 said:I have yet to see this beer you speak of
weakness: pedaling
strenght: coasting
strenght: coasting
Oh c'mon, it can't be that bad.dogwonder said:
You free this week? I could use some post workout carb loadingdogwonder said:Hence the usually. Don't worry, in time...
weaknesses:
skinnies
tricks
corners
laying off the brakes and pinning it
pumping
pushing my limits when racing
strengths:
rock gardens
most root sections
i guess theres other stuff but i dont think about it much. cornering and laying off the brakes is what i really need to focus on at this point.
skinnies
tricks
corners
laying off the brakes and pinning it
pumping
pushing my limits when racing
strengths:
rock gardens
most root sections
i guess theres other stuff but i dont think about it much. cornering and laying off the brakes is what i really need to focus on at this point.
Strengths:
Corners
Loose/slick Conditions
Can't get lost when on the bike.
Sprinting
Being light on the bike.
Fast on singletrack.
Weaknesses:
Patience
Racing
In transition:
Climbing, getting pretty good with that.
Corners
Loose/slick Conditions
Can't get lost when on the bike.
Sprinting
Being light on the bike.
Fast on singletrack.
Weaknesses:
Patience
Racing
In transition:
Climbing, getting pretty good with that.
Strengths:
tech stuff, climbing and descending
recovery
Weaknesses:
keeping a pace
tech stuff, climbing and descending
recovery
Weaknesses:
keeping a pace
stregth:mtbing
weakness:not mtbing
cut dry plain simple.
weakness:not mtbing
cut dry plain simple.