Should MTBs be called ATBs?
FocusZing
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Mountain Biking! I don't see any when I have walked up mountains.
All Terrain Bike is a much more accurate description.
All Terrain Bike is a much more accurate description.
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'All' though? How about just off road bikes?0
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supersonic wrote:'All' though? How about just off road bikes?
That would work, more descriptive. I guess Most Terrain Bikes might get around any terrains which would make the description invalid. Lava flow, freshly laid concrete, ice...I'm sure there are others.0 -
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Aren't All terrain vehicles all wheel drive or am I being dumbPapa? Nicole0
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ATB were what they were called back in the day. an MTB is not an ATB."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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Vtt in Frenchpity those who don't drink, the way they feel when they wake is the best they will feel all day
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Mark909 wrote:
Bikes are for pedalling though, he's just sitting on a bike letting gravity do it's thing. If he rode up I'd take your point.
He could do it on one of these, uncomfortable granted.0 -
FocusZing wrote:Bikes are for pedalling though, he's just sitting on a bike letting gravity do it's thing. If he rode up I'd take your point.
How do you think they get up there? Levitate? Granted you'd be pushing a fair bit of the way however I see you for the troll you and so am leaving you to this thread.0 -
Mark909 wrote:FocusZing wrote:Bikes are for pedalling though, he's just sitting on a bike letting gravity do it's thing. If he rode up I'd take your point.
How do you think they get up there? Levitate? Granted you'd be pushing a fair bit of the way however I see you for the troll you and so am leaving you to this thread.
I'm not trolling, I would go to Crud for that. Mountain Biking is not a good description of the genre of cycling.0 -
Quite right, absolutely shocking misuse of language. Once again I suggest a strongly worded letter to the Daily Mail.I don't do smileys.
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Who cares! Just get out and ride instead of wasting your life away in internet forums
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Woodmonkey wrote:Vtt in French
Vélo Tout Terrain. I guess I agree with the French.0 -
No they didn't, they used to be called bicycles.FocusZing wrote:cooldad wrote:Quite right, absolutely shocking misuse of language. Once again I suggest a strongly worded letter to the Daily Mail.
A fair point, it's bit pedantic.
Road bikes used to be called racing bikes.I don't do smileys.
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If you're not trolling then you're an idiot. I've ridden snowdon, and it's more than just letting gravity do the work. For starters, you can ride up about 80% of it on the right bike. Are you one of those lycra clad XC ladies that gets all butthurt when they see a downhiller getting a lift up the hill and still call it mountain biking?FocusZing wrote:Mark909 wrote:FocusZing wrote:Bikes are for pedalling though, he's just sitting on a bike letting gravity do it's thing. If he rode up I'd take your point.
How do you think they get up there? Levitate? Granted you'd be pushing a fair bit of the way however I see you for the troll you and so am leaving you to this thread.
I'm not trolling, I would go to Crud for that. Mountain Biking is not a good description of the genre of cycling.0 -
ilovedirt wrote:
If you're not trolling then you're an idiot. I've ridden snowdon, and it's more than just letting gravity do the work. For starters, you can ride up about 80% of it on the right bike. Are you one of those lycra clad XC ladies that gets all butthurt when they see a downhiller getting a lift up the hill and still call it mountain biking?FocusZing wrote:Mark909 wrote:FocusZing wrote:Bikes are for pedalling though, he's just sitting on a bike letting gravity do it's thing. If he rode up I'd take your point.
How do you think they get up there? Levitate? Granted you'd be pushing a fair bit of the way however I see you for the troll you and so am leaving you to this thread.
I'm not trolling, I would go to Crud for that. Mountain Biking is not a good description of the genre of cycling.
I have walked up Snowdon three times I did not see one MTB. Ride up 80% of it? Towards the top the wind would blow you to your death (on the wrong day). If any do, it would be just to say they had, you could walk up faster.
No, they are used on roads, trails and hills. I have nothing against Down Hill MTBs, it looks like fun. The reference to the Dandy Horse was not a snub, just the origin of the bike.
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bmx stands for bicycle moto cross can we change the name to dossing about on the street bike as it's the primary function. and for the record mrs woodmonkey rides a carerra krakken canal towpath bike. doesn't have the same ring thoughpity those who don't drink, the way they feel when they wake is the best they will feel all day
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Woodmonkey wrote:bmx stands for bicycle moto cross can we change the name to dossing about on the street bike as it's the primary function. and for the record mrs woodmonkey rides a carerra krakken canal towpath bike. doesn't have the same ring though
Yes, it is all about marketing and creating an image. I got caught up in it as a kid with a BMX, the adds, films, tv coverage. Definitely the most useless bike I have had.0 -
FocusZing wrote:[
I have walked up Snowdon three times I did not see one MTB. Ride up 80% of it? Towards the top the wind would blow you to your death (on the wrong day). If any do, it would be just to say they had, you could walk up faster.
No, they are used on roads, trails and hills. I have nothing against Down Hill MTBs, it looks like fun. The reference to the Dandy Horse was not a snub, just the origin of the bike.
I do idiotic things most days, no question.
you wouldn't have seen any dickface as there's a voluntary 'ban' on cycling at certain times of the year. it's to stop idiots like you walking in front of riders.
really, just when i thought you were getting better it seems your meds have worn off.0 -
Isn't it a rule that focusmong is only allowed to post in crudcatcher.I don't do smileys.
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he escaped to the road section as well."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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First worthwhile thing he's ever donenicklouse wrote:he escaped to the road section as well.I don't do smileys.
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welshkev wrote:FocusZing wrote:[
I have walked up Snowdon three times I did not see one MTB. Ride up 80% of it? Towards the top the wind would blow you to your death (on the wrong day). If any do, it would be just to say they had, you could walk up faster.
No, they are used on roads, trails and hills. I have nothing against Down Hill MTBs, it looks like fun. The reference to the Dandy Horse was not a snub, just the origin of the bike.
I do idiotic things most days, no question.
you wouldn't have seen any dickface as there's a voluntary 'ban' on cycling at certain times of the year. it's to stop idiots like you walking in front of riders.
really, just when i thought you were getting better it seems your meds have worn off.
He didn't even tell you when he went up it...0 -
cooldad wrote:
First worthwhile thing he's ever donenicklouse wrote:he escaped to the road section as well.
not really
viewtopic.php?f=40088&t=12906528"Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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What did you walk up? I rode up most of the llanberis path apart from the couple of steep bits...FocusZing wrote:ilovedirt wrote:
If you're not trolling then you're an idiot. I've ridden snowdon, and it's more than just letting gravity do the work. For starters, you can ride up about 80% of it on the right bike. Are you one of those lycra clad XC ladies that gets all butthurt when they see a downhiller getting a lift up the hill and still call it mountain biking?FocusZing wrote:Mark909 wrote:FocusZing wrote:Bikes are for pedalling though, he's just sitting on a bike letting gravity do it's thing. If he rode up I'd take your point.
How do you think they get up there? Levitate? Granted you'd be pushing a fair bit of the way however I see you for the troll you and so am leaving you to this thread.
I'm not trolling, I would go to Crud for that. Mountain Biking is not a good description of the genre of cycling.
I have walked up Snowdon three times I did not see one MTB. Ride up 80% of it? Towards the top the wind would blow you to your death (on the wrong day). If any do, it would be just to say they had, you could walk up faster.
No, they are used on roads, trails and hills. I have nothing against Down Hill MTBs, it looks like fun. The reference to the Dandy Horse was not a snub, just the origin of the bike.
I do idiotic things most days, no question.0 -
EH_Rob wrote:welshkev wrote:FocusZing wrote:[
I have walked up Snowdon three times I did not see one MTB. Ride up 80% of it? Towards the top the wind would blow you to your death (on the wrong day). If any do, it would be just to say they had, you could walk up faster.
No, they are used on roads, trails and hills. I have nothing against Down Hill MTBs, it looks like fun. The reference to the Dandy Horse was not a snub, just the origin of the bike.
I do idiotic things most days, no question.
you wouldn't have seen any dickface as there's a voluntary 'ban' on cycling at certain times of the year. it's to stop idiots like you walking in front of riders.
really, just when i thought you were getting better it seems your meds have worn off.
He didn't even tell you when he went up it...
you're right, but i'm assuming that it was during the summer months when most people go. or it was in bad weather when no right minded person would've wanted to go up there
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It's a bike and I ride it up and down various mountains near me (North East Scotland). Here it is on top of Ben Rinnes, for example.
So what else should I call it ?0 -
welshkev wrote:EH_Rob wrote:welshkev wrote:FocusZing wrote:[
I have walked up Snowdon three times I did not see one MTB. Ride up 80% of it? Towards the top the wind would blow you to your death (on the wrong day). If any do, it would be just to say they had, you could walk up faster.
No, they are used on roads, trails and hills. I have nothing against Down Hill MTBs, it looks like fun. The reference to the Dandy Horse was not a snub, just the origin of the bike.
I do idiotic things most days, no question.
you wouldn't have seen any dickface as there's a voluntary 'ban' on cycling at certain times of the year. it's to stop idiots like you walking in front of riders.
really, just when i thought you were getting better it seems your meds have worn off.
He didn't even tell you when he went up it...
you're right, but i'm assuming that it was during the summer months when most people go. or it was in bad weather when no right minded person would've wanted to go up there
I have been up in the summer and winter too, when it was snow covered. Never seen MTBs up Ben Nevis, PenYfan and many others.
Like I said the only reason you would go up on one is to just say you could, it's not something you would do on a regular basis.0
