What kind of bike is suited to this kind of riding?

Ast

Although my initial purpose for getting a bike was going to be for the local bike paths I think I would really enjoy something like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpxm7aaP29k

What kind of bike (and I guess, wheel size) do you think is most suited to that sort of biking?

Also, what do you call this kind of mountain biking? The chap in the shop said it was a cross between cross-country and 'enduro'?

cooldad

It's just a smooth groomed trail. Anything would go down there, including a road bike.

Ideal would be a short travel hardtail, so anything with wheels.

Ast

Thanks. What about this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UB-DhUIvcac

cooldad

A Downhill bike.

Slightly different.

Ast

Thanks, and this one? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYaXaqLnnV8

(Sorry if it should be obvious! My excuse is I'm new to all this )

That vid makes it look like a rollercoaster ...that you control! :shock:

rockmonkeysc

A half decent trail bike is good for that. I learnt to ride that jump line on my downhill bike. The bigger jumps are about 30' - 35' long. The downhill bike absorbs the kick off the lips. First time down on my trail bike I was over jumping because it was so much better.

scoi

Ignore the wheel size of the decision. Unless you're a pro or have been riding for decades you probably won't notice the difference. Some will say different but you could overlook a cracking offer just because someone said 29ers are more efficient. A decent entry level full suss boardman Fs team for example, would be ideal for 1 and 3. A hardtail would do as well but probably less forgiving for a newer rider but also forces you to learn good technique. Probably depends on the budget tbh.

Thewaylander

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19697744#p19697744]scoi[/url] wrote:

Ignore the wheel size of the decision. Unless you're a pro or have been riding for decades you probably won't notice the difference. Some will say different but you could overlook a cracking offer just because someone said 29ers are more efficient. A decent entry level full suss boardman Fs team for example, would be ideal for 1 and 3. A hardtail would do as well but probably less forgiving for a newer rider but also forces you to learn good technique. Probably depends on the budget tbh.

Hard tail forces you to learn different technique.

markhewitt1978

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19688907#p19688907]cooldad[/url] wrote:

It's just a smooth groomed trail. Anything would go down there, including a road bike.

Looks like a nice course but I wouldn't be trying that on my road bike! A CX bike might be able to do it, but even then at reduced speed compared to what those guys are doing.

oodboo

What's your budget?

willnewtonclare

This vid shows it better....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiLsI1MwWHU Road bike - no way, CX iffy, HT great, FS no better than an HT.

rockmonkeysc

[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19703982#p19703982]willnewtonclare[/url] wrote:

This vid shows it better....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiLsI1MwWHU Road bike - no way, CX iffy, HT great, FS no better than an HT.

You don't need rear suspension to ride that trail fast, it's pretty smooth. I struggled to keep up with a mate on a Cotic BFe down there.