Originally Posted by benshih1
I can't seem to keep the front end down when it gets really steep and the rear end has little traction over multiple roots and rocks. Of course, the question is, is it really worth $2500 to be able to ride the >5% of my trail I can't ride now on my current bike? Probably not!
sometimes it just takes practice - riding the same hill over and over until you know the hill by heart. for me, when i ride a new place and feel like an outcast, i might lose confidence 3/4 of the way just because the terrain is unknown to me. keep riding, and keep telling yourself that you can make it.