Every winter-spring is typically a training season for mountain bike competitors.  But it can be your training season too if you're a casual rider. A lot of people over look their bike and analyzing performance. They just go off of perceived effort and fitness to create their goals.

A commonly overlooked portion that can improve your time on the bike and provide a better overall rode is the DRIVETRAIN!  Not just the drivetrain but your gear ratios!  Have you ever thought about what would happen if say you added a 34t chainring from 32t with your 11-50 cassette?  Or the opposite?  Are the climbs killing you?  Will a little less required effort allow you more energy to take a technical descent?

Well check this link out for a basic breakdown of ratios!

Ratios and why they matter.

Training?  Our MTB time trials begin next month.