There are many ways to slice a year, but by one measure it was a beauty. I had more fun on my bike and rode better and more confidently than I have for years. In some ways I rode better than I ever have, and bikes likely get much of the credit.
It’s pretty easy to find a 140mm travel trail bike that’s more capable than DH bikes of 10 years ago. The age of incredibly trail-worthy bikes that can be pedalled all day is here and it only seems to be getting better. And I’m not taking about carbon super bikes; their less expensive aluminum siblings rarely give up much in the performance department when adorned with the right parts. The sweet spot keeps getting sweeter.
Here are some my bestest picks from 2019.
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