i've been mtn biking since '92, raced bmx and rode halfpipes through the early to mid 80's, raced xc in the early to mid 90's, and have been doing mtb endurance races for the past several years. even took second in a very recent 17 mile race in the mtns where the required gear was: walmart bikes, no modifications, no regular bike gear other than helmets and gloves (no clipless pedals, no removing kickstands, etc). i regularly do 30+ mile rides in the n ga mtns on the gearie and 30+ mile rides on other trails around atlanta on the ss. i am by no means a freerider, but have no prob hitting 4'+ drops @ speed and as far as logs go, if i can get my front wheel on top of it i can get over it.

i say all this only to support the following statement: while i fully, sincerely, completely honestly appreciate the 'don't do it' posts, i'm gonna do it. please don't turn this into that. and...what the hell...i'll even post carnage pics.

carry on.