MTB equivalent to this site?

[tsprinkle]

I always come here and Velocipede Salon for road bike info -- anyone know if there are any similar sites for the mountain bike community?

[djg21]

I always come here and Velocipede Salon for road bike info -- anyone know if there are any similar sites for the mountain bike community?


http://www.mtbr.com/

[avalonracing]

I wouldn't say that mtbr is that similar to this forum. There seems to be a bit more experience, knowledge and courtesy here.

[tsprinkle]

I guess you could say that road riders have more experience, knowledge and courtesy than mountain bikers, but...

Thanks for the info.

[WadePatton]

there is no similar site. mtbr was about 20 years ago. now it's just a flashing neon billboard with mostly knowitalls and smarties.

search/ask here for mtb issues. we're here. sprinkled about. i do both, but if i had to choose one, i'd give up the road.

there is also "nationalmountainbike" which started as "nashville mtb" but now has sections for all states. so it's a great place for trails/events information in this area. but the conversation just isn't as velo as you'll find here...and there may be no activity in your particular area section on that board.

[avalonracing]

I guess you could say that road riders have more experience, knowledge and courtesy than mountain bikers, but...


I'm not really saying that as I was an MTB rider and racer before I ever became a roadie. I also know some great people who are MTB exclusive and who have a wealth of knowledge. I just think that the mtbr site may have a larger cross-section of riders which while it may offer larger knowledge base there is a lot of bad advice and lousy opinions to dig though too.

Likewise, there are some people here who know a hell of a lot about MTBs so it never hurts to ask stuff here.

[Lifelover]

I 2nd mtbr.com (http://forums.mtbr.com/)

And I disagree that it is somehow less than here or across the hall. Both are also filled with "knowitalls and smarties", they just remain smaller.

A lot of us just like to pretend that smaller and exclusive are the same.

mtbr's knowledge base is unsurpassed.

[c-record]

Not to be snooty but I agree, the experience here is much more broad and deep. MTBR often deteriorates pretty quickly into name calling etc.

I don't think I've ever called anyone a name here. Somebody make me mad!

[Louis]

Not to be snooty but I agree, the experience here is much more broad and deep. MTBR often deteriorates pretty quickly into name calling etc.

I don't think I've ever called anyone a name here. Somebody make me mad!

Only an idiot like you would say something like that.

Shimano RULES


PS ;)

[c-record]

Only an idiot like you would say something like that.

Shimano RULES


PS ;)

That's a start. Campy at heart here. Riding a bit of all three component brands currently and overall pretty happy with Shimano. So there!

[cadence90]

Some of the mtbr.com sub-forums (like vintage/retro) are actually VERY polite, tight, and super knowledgeable. Every place has good, nice people; every place has jerks or egos.

The Weight Weenies mtb forum (and it's cousin FairWheelBikes mtb, to a lesser extent) is also stocked with knowledgeable mtb racers/riders.

[link]

I think the critical remarks about mtbr need a little tempering. There are a lot of very, very kind, experienced and knowledgeable folk on that site.

Kirk Pacenti and Mike Curiak are frequent posters to name a few of those who are able to provide an immense amount of knowledge in a friendly and kind way.

Take some time to figure out who the good people are and you'll benefit quite a lot.

[cadence90]

I don't think I've ever called anyone a name here. Somebody make me mad!
Lance Armstrong is the GREATEST ever!!!
No, wait, Alberto Contador is the GREATEST ever!!!
No, heck, I meant...Eddy Merckx was a complete doper!!!
No, what I really meant was, Greg Lemond is definitely the GREATEST!!!
And...definitely...Sarah...Obama!!!
Oh, and, my espresso is WAY better than yours!!! :rolleyes:
Oh, and yeah, before I forget, BMWs are either the Serottas of the car world or...they're not!!!

And, finally, yes...SQUIRRELS ARE JUST ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!!! :) :D ;) :p :beer:

[c-record]

Lance Armstrong is the GREATEST ever!!!
No, wait, Alberto Contador is the GREATEST ever!!!
No, heck, I meant...Eddy Merckx was a complete doper!!!
No, what I really meant was, Greg Lemond is definitely the GREATEST!!!
And...definitely...Sarah...Obama!!!
Oh, and, my espresso is WAY better than yours!!! :rolleyes:
Oh, and yeah, before I forget, BMWs are either the Serottas of the car world or...they're not!!!

And, finally, yes...SQUIRRELS ARE JUST ABSOLUTELY AWESOME!!! :) :D ;) :p :beer:

I was ok with the components and even the political names don't get a rise. Yes, Greg > Lance. But to dis' Eddy??!! Who do you think you are?? Solidly classifies you as a extra-crusty curmudgeon. ;)

[I Want Sachs?]

Only an idiot like you would say something like that.

Shimano RULES


PS ;)

Camy Rules does not get too far at MTBR.

[vqdriver]

i joined mtbr to find a mtb equivalent and have posted several threads and here's what i've found recently.

- there is a deep reserve of technical knowledge there, going waaaay back
- it is pretty difficult to tap that knowledge cuz the old timers have already posted the same stuff many times over. you're better off doing a good search for a specific thread even if the info may be a little outdated
- the forum is largely disjointed due to the MANY sub-forums
- lots of trolls who post random and rude remarks, you just have to learn to ignore them
- overall, it's been fine for getting help with setup or tech issues, but too large to have much of a community feel to it

[maddog17]

ridemonkey.com

[gdw]

with a huge membership. Some of the sub forums are over populated with teenagers and trolls while others attract a more mature crowd. The endurance, vintage, and diy lighting subforums are exceptional and quite civilized.

[Neves]

i personally like mtbr as well. but i usually stick to the 29'er, 650/69'er and frame building forums. there are times something will catch my eye, but i usually stick to these.

[Steelhead]

BikeMojo.com

[WadePatton]

yes, too large for "community" and overoveroveroveroverdone advertising (yeah i know-doesn't make it any more tolerable).

that's what i was saying.

i started there when it was the _only_ venue "like this". but i still contend that it cannot be compared to this forum. and that there are mtb riders amidst us right here in bencity.