How To Make Your Trail Bike Faster Downhill
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 Published On May 26, 2024

The do-it-all Trail Bike is arguably the most practical mountain bike for the majority of riders who are riding a mixture of terrain, especially for those who aren't riding really aggressive downhill trails. But some of us do want to set a bike up to be more capable for downhill sections. In this video, Owen Coutts shows you how.

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⏱️ Timestamps ⏱️
00:00 - Intro
01:41 - Tyres
03:35 - Suspension
08:59 - Cockpit
13:24 - Brakes
15:17 - Bonus Tip

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