**We are a cycling community enthusiastic about mountain biking and all things related.**

Please follow proper [reddiquette](http://www.reddit.com/help/reddiquette), and if you haven't already, take a moment to [read our wiki page](http://www.reddit.com/r/MTB/wiki/index) and learn a bit about the [site's history](http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=5U-NCG1zZds).

Remember to vote based on quality, not opinion, and keep your submission titles factual and opinion-free. Do *not* downvote opinions just because you disagree with them.

On the other hand, be generous with upvotes. They are free, after all.

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**Be cool to each other!** 

We're all here because we love cycling.

**Need help choosing a bike?** 

If you need help choosing a bike, please be sure to tag your post with the WhichBike flair, and include some basic information, like your price range and the type of riding you'll be doing.

**Photos should be of people riding mountain bikes.** 

The general rule is photo and video submissions to /r/mtb should be of people riding mountain bikes. If you want to submit a trail or bike photo instead – your new bike leaning against a tree, or the view from top of the trail, for example – add it to the Weekly Gear Gallery Thread.

**No fundraising, karma-baiting or cryptic post titles.**

**No image macros, Rage Comics, or memes.**

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**New to mountain biking?**

If you need help choosing a bike, check out [u/Bmied31](https://reddit.com/u/Bmied31)'s absolutely amazing [Mountain Bike Buying Guide](https://www.reddit.com/r/MTB/comments/9hqf5r/firstbudget_mountain_bike_buying_guide/), as well as his equally amazing [FAQ](https://www.reddit.com/r/MTB/comments/eo9pri/mountain_bike_faq_guide_to_common_mountain_biking/).


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**Friends of the family**

[XCMTB] (http://www.reddit.com/r/xcmtb) (for xc racers) **New!**

[29er](http://www.reddit.com/r/29er/) (size matters)

[Bicycle touring](http://www.reddit.com/r/bicycletouring/) (long-distance cycling)

[Bicycling](http://www.reddit.com/r/bicycling/) (general cycling)

[Bike shop](http://www.reddit.com/r/bikeshop/) (bicycle classifieds)

[Bike porn](http://www.reddit.com/r/bikeporn) (expensive bike photos)

[Bike trials](http://www.reddit.com/r/biketrials) (parkour for bikes)

[Bike wrench](http://www.reddit.com/r/bikewrench) (bicycle repair q&a)

[BMX](http://www.reddit.com/r/bmx/) (20" wheels)

[BMX racing](http://www.reddit.com/r/BMXracing) (getting competitive)

[Cyclocross](http://www.reddit.com/r/cyclocross/) (both on and off road)

[Downhill](http://www.reddit.com/r/dhmtb) (gravity assisted)

[Dirt jumping](http://www.reddit.com/r/dirtjumping/) (off the ground)

[LadiesofMTB](http://www.reddit.com/r/LadiesofMTB) (woman specific mtb)

[MTB](http://www.reddit.com/r/MTB/) (you are here)

[Peloton](http://www.reddit.com/r/Peloton/) (professional road cycling)

[Randonneuring](http://reddit.com/r/randonneuring) (very long-distance cycling)

[Single Speed](https://www.reddit.com/r/singlespeed) (one gear to rule them all)

[Trail building](http://www.reddit.com/r/MTBTrailBuilding) (build what you ride)

[Velo](http://www.reddit.com/r/velo/) (for competitive cyclists)

[Velodrome](https://www.reddit.com/r/Velodrome/) (round and round)

[XBiking](http://www.reddit.com/r/xbiking) (adventure, gravel-grinding)

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**Helpful links**

[Flynntee's MTB Database](https://mtbdatabase.com/)

[Embs's (Fairly) Definitive Guide to Cold Weather Clothing](https://www.reddit.com/r/MTB/wiki/cold-weather-clothing)

[Book: Mastering Mountain Bike Skills](http://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Mountain-Skills-Brian-Lopes/dp/0736056246)

[Doc: Bike Buying Guide](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AuEd8rbBMVz6dFhxM19vcmllWi03dXFuRW02LTlUdFE#gid=0)

[Doc: Mountain Bike Wide Range Cassette Spreadsheet](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16C3Rz6qmzmurSNd-L3IeMSFukkBFV6D1DRbfS59EDrE/)

[Link: Best Flat Shoes for MTB](http://www.outdoorgearlab.com/Mountain-Bike-Flat-Shoes-Reviews)

[Stats: Community Statistics](http://www.reddit.com/r/MTB/about/traffic/)

[Strava: Reddit MTB Riding Club on Strava](https://www.reddit.com/r/MTB/comments/3cc4eh/i_started_a_strava_club_for_rmtb_if_anybodys/)

[Strava: Heat Map of MTB Trails](http://labs.strava.com/heatmap/)

[Thread: Clipless vs. Flat Pedals](http://www.reddit.com/r/MTB/comments/10hc9h/clipless_vs_platforms/c6dugvi)

[Thread: Mountain Biking First Aid](https://www.reddit.com/r/MTB/comments/3spto2/mountain_biking_first_aid_what_to_do_when_you_or/)

[Thread: Wet Riding Conditions](http://www.reddit.com/r/MTB/comments/2j5vqz/psa_on_dont_ride_wet_trails/)

***

"*Every cyclist has something to teach and something to learn.*"

"*Don't buy upgrades, ride up grades.*"

<div class="md">We are a cycling community enthusiastic about mountain biking and all things related.

Please follow proper <a href="http://www.reddit.com/help/reddiquette">reddiquette</a>, and if you haven&#39;t already, take a moment to <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/MTB/wiki/index">read our wiki page</a> and learn a bit about the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&amp;v=5U-NCG1zZds">site&#39;s history</a>.

Remember to vote based on quality, not opinion, and keep your submission titles factual and opinion-free. Do not downvote opinions just because you disagree with them.

On the other hand, be generous with upvotes. They are free, after all.

If you think your post was removed by mistake, use the <a href="http://www.reddit.com/message/compose?to=%2Fr%2FMTB">message the moderators</a> link in the sidebar and include a link to your post. (Otherwise we&#39;ll ignore it. We are busy, after all.)

<hr/>

Be cool to each other! 

We&#39;re all here because we love cycling.

Need help choosing a bike? 

If you need help choosing a bike, please be sure to tag your post with the WhichBike flair, and include some basic information, like your price range and the type of riding you&#39;ll be doing.

Photos should be of people riding mountain bikes. 

The general rule is photo and video submissions to <a href="/r/mtb">/r/mtb</a> should be of people riding mountain bikes. If you want to submit a trail or bike photo instead – your new bike leaning against a tree, or the view from top of the trail, for example – add it to the Weekly Gear Gallery Thread.

No fundraising, karma-baiting or cryptic post titles.

No image macros, Rage Comics, or memes.

<hr/>

New to mountain biking?

If you need help choosing a bike, check out <a href="https://reddit.com/u/Bmied31">u/Bmied31</a>&#39;s absolutely amazing <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/MTB/comments/9hqf5r/firstbudget_mountain_bike_buying_guide/">Mountain Bike Buying Guide</a>, as well as his equally amazing <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/MTB/comments/eo9pri/mountain_bike_faq_guide_to_common_mountain_biking/">FAQ</a>.

<hr/>

Friends of the family

<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/xcmtb">XCMTB</a> (for xc racers) New!

<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/29er/">29er</a> (size matters)

<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/bicycletouring/">Bicycle touring</a> (long-distance cycling)

<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/bicycling/">Bicycling</a> (general cycling)

<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/bikeshop/">Bike shop</a> (bicycle classifieds)

<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/bikeporn">Bike porn</a> (expensive bike photos)

<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/biketrials">Bike trials</a> (parkour for bikes)

<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/bikewrench">Bike wrench</a> (bicycle repair q&amp;a)

<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/bmx/">BMX</a> (20&quot; wheels)

<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/BMXracing">BMX racing</a> (getting competitive)

<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/cyclocross/">Cyclocross</a> (both on and off road)

<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/dhmtb">Downhill</a> (gravity assisted)

<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/dirtjumping/">Dirt jumping</a> (off the ground)

<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/LadiesofMTB">LadiesofMTB</a> (woman specific mtb)

<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/MTB/">MTB</a> (you are here)

<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/Peloton/">Peloton</a> (professional road cycling)

<a href="http://reddit.com/r/randonneuring">Randonneuring</a> (very long-distance cycling)

<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/singlespeed">Single Speed</a> (one gear to rule them all)

<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/MTBTrailBuilding">Trail building</a> (build what you ride)

<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/velo/">Velo</a> (for competitive cyclists)

<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/Velodrome/">Velodrome</a> (round and round)

<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/xbiking">XBiking</a> (adventure, gravel-grinding)

<hr/>

Helpful links

<a href="https://mtbdatabase.com/">Flynntee&#39;s MTB Database</a>

<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/MTB/wiki/cold-weather-clothing">Embs&#39;s (Fairly) Definitive Guide to Cold Weather Clothing</a>

<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Mastering-Mountain-Skills-Brian-Lopes/dp/0736056246">Book: Mastering Mountain Bike Skills</a>

<a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AuEd8rbBMVz6dFhxM19vcmllWi03dXFuRW02LTlUdFE#gid=0">Doc: Bike Buying Guide</a>

<a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16C3Rz6qmzmurSNd-L3IeMSFukkBFV6D1DRbfS59EDrE/">Doc: Mountain Bike Wide Range Cassette Spreadsheet</a>

<a href="http://www.outdoorgearlab.com/Mountain-Bike-Flat-Shoes-Reviews">Link: Best Flat Shoes for MTB</a>

<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/MTB/about/traffic/">Stats: Community Statistics</a>

<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/MTB/comments/3cc4eh/i_started_a_strava_club_for_rmtb_if_anybodys/">Strava: Reddit MTB Riding Club on Strava</a>

<a href="http://labs.strava.com/heatmap/">Strava: Heat Map of MTB Trails</a>

<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/MTB/comments/10hc9h/clipless_vs_platforms/c6dugvi">Thread: Clipless vs. Flat Pedals</a>

<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/MTB/comments/3spto2/mountain_biking_first_aid_what_to_do_when_you_or/">Thread: Mountain Biking First Aid</a>

<a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/MTB/comments/2j5vqz/psa_on_dont_ride_wet_trails/">Thread: Wet Riding Conditions</a>

<hr/>

&quot;Every cyclist has something to teach and something to learn.&quot;

&quot;Don&#39;t buy upgrades, ride up grades.&quot;
</div>

Ride fast

t5_2qo3d

A cycling community enthusiastic about mountain biking and all things related.

<div class="md">A cycling community enthusiastic about mountain biking and all things related.
</div>

Don't forget, there are a few basic rules in /r/mtb:

* No memes, no exceptions. 
* Use the weekly threads when applicable: [Weekly New Rider Thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/MTB/search?q=title%3AWeekly+New+Rider&restrict_sr=on&sort=new&t=all), [Weekend Ride Report](https://www.reddit.com/r/MTB/search?q=title%3AWeekend+Ride+Report&restrict_sr=on&sort=new&t=all), and the [Weekly Gear Thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/MTB/search?q=title%3AWeekly+Gear+Thread&restrict_sr=on&sort=new&t=all).

If you think your post was removed by mistake, use the [*message the moderators*](http://www.reddit.com/message/compose?to=%2Fr%2FMTB) link in the sidebar and include a link to your post. (Otherwise we'll ignore it. We are busy, after all.)

If you need a Jenson discount code (or have one to give away), start [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/MTB/comments/6so5pg/need_a_jenson_code_have_one_to_share_read_this/).

Questions? Check out the [wiki](http://www.reddit.com/r/MTB/wiki/index) or use the *message the mods* link. 

Thanks!

<div class="md">Don&#39;t forget, there are a few basic rules in <a href="/r/mtb">/r/mtb</a>:

<ul>
<li>No memes, no exceptions. </li>
<li>Use the weekly threads when applicable: <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/MTB/search?q=title%3AWeekly+New+Rider&amp;restrict_sr=on&amp;sort=new&amp;t=all">Weekly New Rider Thread</a>, <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/MTB/search?q=title%3AWeekend+Ride+Report&amp;restrict_sr=on&amp;sort=new&amp;t=all">Weekend Ride Report</a>, and the <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/MTB/search?q=title%3AWeekly+Gear+Thread&amp;restrict_sr=on&amp;sort=new&amp;t=all">Weekly Gear Thread</a>.</li>
</ul>

If you think your post was removed by mistake, use the <a href="http://www.reddit.com/message/compose?to=%2Fr%2FMTB">message the moderators</a> link in the sidebar and include a link to your post. (Otherwise we&#39;ll ignore it. We are busy, after all.)

If you need a Jenson discount code (or have one to give away), start <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/MTB/comments/6so5pg/need_a_jenson_code_have_one_to_share_read_this/">here</a>.

Questions? Check out the <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/MTB/wiki/index">wiki</a> or use the message the mods link. 

Thanks!
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DJI is now making eMTBs. Amflow is the name their using for the bikes