So…Gary Fisher and Joe Breeze are traitors to "true mountain biking" because they continually upgraded and modified their roadies until they could handle the terrain better?
C’mon. Cycling’s backbone is wrapped in innovation and straightened by fresh ideas.
Think about this, one of the founders of mountain biking happens to be one of the proudest proponents of 29er’s in the history of the sport.
Besides, if the history of mountain biking has taught us anything, it’s taught us that the trail will continually get easier and easier to ride because innovators will continually figure out ways to make us faster and more efficient at handling the given terrain.
Gary Fisher and Joe Breeze are true pioneers in the MTB industry that’s for sure. They did pretty much start and continue to be the leaders of innovation. However, we can’t forget that they learned to walk before they could run. They started on those rigid bikes. They learned the trail and applied their skills to make riding EASIER for the rest of us. Traitors….. Not a chance! True Mtn bikers….. Damn Straight!
Listen to the man…. [url:tzscydva]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=km67fjE8DqE[/url:tzscydva]
Today’s innovations and technology are allowing people to run before they can even walk. Where is the foundation of skills when all you do is bomb down a hill running everything over? FS and 29er bikes are on the bleeding edge of the sport, that’s for sure. But that’s not all that MTN biking is about. Try stopping by the side of the trail and enjoy the scenery. Check out some wild life. And if you are fortunate enough to be in CO, Enjoy the awesome views of the Mountains. Don’t just hop on your FS/29er bikes and blow the world away. Stop running it over!!!