thanks. I guess we are going to ride xc on the easiest trails we can find in the area then work our way up. We are both almost middle aged and not in super shape. I live in a fairly hilly area of Korea. I think there will be plenty of places to ride if we can just find them. The last time I fell into a group I felt like I was going to die from climbing and then the DH was too steep so I had to walk my bike down. Will have to find someone to show us some easy places.
That link helped a lot. thanks. I'm starting to get it and it looks like with no jumping I might want to set my bike up a little soft for traction. Does that make sense?