Would you Rather Ride a Sketchy Downhill Trail… [Survey]

Hands on the grips, feet on the pedals. Both are important to being in control of your mountain bike, especially on a challenging descent.
By Jeff Barber

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Hands on the grips, feet on the pedals. Both are important to feeling — and being — in control of your mountain bike, especially on a challenging descent. Depending on your style of riding, one could be slightly more important than the other.

Would you rather ride a sketchy downhill trail:

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