Comments on: The Gnarliest Technical MTB Trails in Pisgah National Forest

By: Timm Muth

Timm Muth — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 19:57:58 +0000

In reply to rajflyboy. Not to sound like an old geezer, but back in the early 90's, we rode all of this stuff on hardtails with worthless cantilever brakes. It was more of a long, controlled fall than a ride, but it was epic all the same! Trace Ridge, Black Mountain, and a few others, you just had to ride by feel, because you were bouncing around so much your really couldn't focus on anything. To be honest, these days I never venture into Pisgah without my squishy bike. Less pain, and more fun!

By: rajflyboy

rajflyboy — Sat, 04 Aug 2018 10:55:18 +0000

I guess I’m happy to have Tsali and DuPont and I can leave most of Pisgah for the Experts. Impressive riding by you’all.

By: Michael Welch

Michael Welch — Sat, 04 Aug 2018 03:14:33 +0000

In reply to Vut73. Much appreciated, holler if you need recommendations or a guide. Always looking for an excuse to go to Pisgah!

By: Michael Welch

Michael Welch — Sat, 04 Aug 2018 03:13:02 +0000

In reply to rajflyboy. Brave souls regularly tackle Pisgah on single speed hardtails but I'm not one of them. Personally, I'd recommend a full suspension ride, but it doesn't have to cost 5 grand. I've ridden all of these trails on a 2017 Giant Stance 1 which you can snag brand new for $2,100.

By: Vut73

Vut73 — Sat, 04 Aug 2018 02:57:52 +0000

Fantastic article especially the pics fellas. Can’t wait to hit those trails.

By: rajflyboy

rajflyboy — Fri, 03 Aug 2018 15:03:31 +0000

Most of that riding looks painful. Trails are for the hardcore folks (or younger peeps)

Is any of this rideable for the average person without a 5000$ full suspension bike?