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Mountain Biking Is Just a Passing Fad! | 1986 | CBC Archives (youtube.com)
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in 1986, mountain bikes were making their mark in Canada, as cyclists swapped out their 10-speeds for more rugged rides. This CBC news segment from The National explores the early days of the mountain biking craze, featuring enthusiasts like Ian K., who traded his Volkswagen-like commuter for an $800 mountain bike, likening it to driving a Porsche. While the trend was just beginning, the piece questions whether mountain biking would remain a luxury niche or become a mainstream activity as prices dropped and mass availability rose. Originally aired on May 26, 1986.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

@avidamoeba well, that did pass, didn't it?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

For a while. But the modern gravel bikes that are super popular around here are essentially 90s MTBs with 700c wheels and drop bars. So it's kinda back. 😂

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

@avidamoeba @mapto Those are back because they are really sensible bikes for riding the places and ways most people cycle.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Agreed. I'm riding a similar bike myself, except it's steel and has riser bars.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago

@avidamoeba My gravel bike is steel. Steel is a good material to make bikes from. That is bikes intended to be used and repaired.