The next time you pull into a trailhead, take a look at which autos are taking up space between the white lines. Chances are high that you’ll see a greater diversity in the makes of bikes people are riding than the cars they’re driving.
Mountain bikers often gravitate toward a few choice brands when it comes to vehicles, for whatever reason it may be, whether it’s the utility, fuel efficiency, or reliability. Are you someone who drives one of the most common vehicles for mountain bikers? Take the survey and tell us why you chose to buy your car in the comments below.
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Aug 27, 2023
Tryna do my part to capitulate to the global warming crowd. Beyond that, there's the Toyoter 4Runner or the Jeep carrying my two wheeled Jeep so I can go Jeepin!!
Aug 28, 2023
No more gas for me! And no I haven't had an issue going on longer road trips like everyone thinks is an issue with an EV.
Aug 28, 2023
Aug 28, 2023
But yes, it's not as fast traveling with an EV, but to be honest, it's much more enjoyable not pushing so many hours in straight through white knuckle driving. I get to eat at interesting places and visit more things I wouldn't normally visit, especially if you take time to plan your stops out.
Road tripping with an EV isn't bad, it's just different.
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Aug 30, 2023
When driving to other trails, it is the dorkmobile Ford C-MAX which my bike can fit inside without removing wheels etc. Just fold the back seats down. I did install a receiver hitch for a bike rack for the times I'm not solo.
Aug 28, 2023
It has the capability to get to trailheads on gnarlier logging/fire roads. I can fit my mountain bike inside if I need to go into town for food and beverage.
And, non-MTB related, it can brute-force its way through local roads in the winter after a 20+ inch snowstorm
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Aug 29, 2023
The other thing that jumps out at me is how many cars that I have had over the last 25 years that are from shuttered brands: 1987 Plymouth Voyager, 2005 Pontiac Montana SV6, 2006 Mercury Milan and 2013 Suzuki Kizashi.
Sep 1, 2023