老郭

Ha ha, I know it sounds rediculous. But when climbing, I just hate the extra guts I have now....

sophie

I think it's help to keep fit if you like climbing  mountain

老郭

My dearest Sophie,

The only reason I like climbing is that I get to enjoy the downhill. But then, if I can climb better, it means I get to enjoy more DH. Sounds logical, ya? That's why if there is a vote for best MTB slogan around, I will always go for the Specialized's Enduro line's slogan:

"Climb higher, decent further!"

einzeln

i hate descending the trails which i climbed up. im pretty enjoying SM in climbing.

老郭

Try a full suspension bike if you are using a hartail. It will make it enjoyable actually. You are already a good climber, why not improve your overall skills?

einzeln

I've been focusing on cross country racing for years, as where the trends go, maybe I'll get a 2009 epic along side with my light weight hardtail.

老郭

Sound choice. The 09 Epic looks juicy to me. If Christopher Sauser can win the marathon on it, I am sure it is a good bike.

einzeln

I am sure it's a much tougher ride then scalple. You know that was *race proven* ;-)