The limitation of the pole is that the users of the NSMB BB are of the older variety. If you asked the same pole on Pinkbike you'd get a huge bias towards the 12-22 year old categories. Demographics make it hard to get a fair representative sample.
I'm not fussed about the accuracy of the true populous, I was more interested in the demographic as it pertained to this particular forum, believe it or not. I've lurked on this site in the past, and of my friends who keep me abreast of things out there in bike-land, they've always sent links to PB, but having looked at PB, I agree - younger crowd, more stupidity and so forth. Don't get me wrong, I'm not some mature snob, far far from it. I just like the vibe here because there's some experience here. I'm clocking in at 41, and I wanted to know - of this forum - who, like me, is still horndoggin' for the thrill of the DH.
36. Bought a new DH bike last year. Still enjoying the park hugely. But most of my big-bike-riding buddies have cashed out due to family, beer guts, other commitments. 90% of my riding is done on my Enduro but there's nothing quite like the feeling of things really singing on the big bike. I'm feeling it start to phase out, but I've become more cautious as I get older, even though I'm fitter than ever and ride with more precision than I used to. I guess that's a winning combination for now.
I think if I didn't get my big bike time I'd really miss it.
As mentioned above, well said.
Ya, the purpose of this poll - and I wanna say thanks to those who've participated to date - was to get an idea who here was still givin'er. Just a neat snapshot of folks here.
Peace,
DS
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