How much would you spend on a downhill bike

What would you buy if you could spent 8000 € ?

Maybe buy a car or travel around the world ?  ...or buy a bike !
Of course there are only few people who are able to spend that much.

Such an expensive mountainbike has to be special and flawless.
I did some research to show you the "perfect" downhill bike in my opinion.

TREK  SESSION 9.9  Carbon

This bike only weighs 15,7 Kg! That is amazingly light for a downhill bike and will give you a big advantage in races. The frame is nearly entirely carbon. Just the fox suspension is worth more than
2000 €.
- Fox  Suspension :  Fox 40 Fit RC2Hybrid Air with kashima coat       203 mm
                               Fox DHX RC4                                                  210 mm

Of course a carbon handlebar , the super light  Sram X0 DH shifting system , Truvativ X0 DH Crank and powerful Avid X0 brakes.  Top parts in a really special bike.
I never had the chance to test-drive one ( it is kinda rare ) ,but it is known to be very agile.
You can change the geometry to fit your style.

The Trek Session 9.9 is a super light downhill Racer. Perfect parts and an agile suspension.
A truly special Big Bike with an even bigger price tag.

Review: Strength in Numbers MTB Movie

It is again time for a review !
Just finished watching Strength in Numbers and want to tell you my impression.
Click on the titles to see the part.



My Opinion : 8 / 10 Points
The movie covers every aspect of mountain biking and cause it´s free, makes it really popular. It is a great movie, but i feel like there is something missing. Maybe a Story like "Life Cycles" would make the movie more interesting for me, but for people who like amazing trails and perfect riding definitely  a must see movie.                              
 



1. Part: Downhill Mountain Bike Racing UCI World Cup

In the UCI ( Union Cycliste Internationale ) Cup elite riders like Steve Smith or Gee Atherton compete worldwide to be the best downhill rider. They push themselves to their limit or try new technology just to get some milliseconds faster.

2. Part: Utah Free ride

The free riding in Utah is totally different to the normal downhill. It is not about how fast you are or ride the ideal line. The thrill is the most important Part and coming down safely of course. The riders need amazing skills and nerves to be able to ride there.

3. Part: Single Trail Mountain Biking - Switzerland

This part is for the AM- ( All Mountain) and enduro rider. For people who enjoy traveling with their bikes , reaching the top of high mountains and then ride down a single trail. Ride somewhere where you have never been and meet the local riders there is a great adventure

4. Part: Mountain Biking Dirt Jumping - California

The people there love and live for biking. With a lot effort and hard work they built an amazing playground for themselves. For me it is a great example what people can do if they are passionately about something.

 5. Part: Mountain Bike Community - Whistler

 Living near a bike park , being able to enjoy riding  downhill everyday that`s the dream of many riders. For the people in Whistler it`s everyday life. The bike park Whistler is one of the best bike parks worldwide and the meeting place for many riders.

6. Part: Lifestyle of Mountain biking - Nepal

High mountains and big cities with a lot people that`s what comes into my mind when i think about Nepal. I realised that there people everywhere in the world who enjoy biking .The movie shows us amazing trails and people who are part of a growing mountain bike community in Nepal.

7. Part: Freeride Mountain Biking - in BC ( British Columbia) 

 Amazing trails with a lot of action, definitely my favorite part. Riders built their own trail and shred it!