"66-67 degree HTA for **most** riders, on **most** terrain is more than **sufficient** to make the bike safe and **capable** enough to make it down even **gnarly** stuff, **IF**, you have the **skill** and/or put in the **work** to acquire the skill." (emphasis mine)
Why wouldn't a new rider want more than just sufficient and capable? As they develop those skills, it will be nice to be able to use those skills many many times during a ride, thanks to a more forgiving bike that opens up more gnarly options on the trail and lets them push the boundaries with less risk, literally helps them put in the work you hold so dear.
Why are new riders so often expected to deal with getting beat up on twitchy short travel hardtails? They should be on those "sweet" new "Trail" bikes, they're so adaptable!
March 21, 2022, 9:17 a.m. - Justin White
"66-67 degree HTA for **most** riders, on **most** terrain is more than **sufficient** to make the bike safe and **capable** enough to make it down even **gnarly** stuff, **IF**, you have the **skill** and/or put in the **work** to acquire the skill." (emphasis mine) Why wouldn't a new rider want more than just sufficient and capable? As they develop those skills, it will be nice to be able to use those skills many many times during a ride, thanks to a more forgiving bike that opens up more gnarly options on the trail and lets them push the boundaries with less risk, literally helps them put in the work you hold so dear. Why are new riders so often expected to deal with getting beat up on twitchy short travel hardtails? They should be on those "sweet" new "Trail" bikes, they're so adaptable!