- cross-posted to:
- bicycles@lemmy.ca
- cross-posted to:
- bicycles@lemmy.ca
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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Yeah, I’ve heard these were popular in the late 20th century.
@avidamoeba I thought “mountain” stands at least for a sloped hill, maybe some bumpy path. In this video I see only tarmac roads flat as an artificial lake.
(watched it with no audio)They’re talking about the MTB getting into cities, so yeah. 😀
@avidamoeba well, that did pass, didn’t it?
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. 😂
@avidamoeba @mapto Those are back because they are really sensible bikes for riding the places and ways most people cycle.
Agreed. I’m riding a similar bike myself, except it’s steel and has riser bars.
@avidamoeba My gravel bike is steel. Steel is a good material to make bikes from. That is bikes intended to be used and repaired.
Man, I lived in a mountain state in the 90’s and even there and then, lots of people thought it was a fad. I remember people wanting mountain bikes to stay off the bike paths.
And now, it’s way harder to find a road bike than a generic “mountain bike.” lol
Love this vid tho, so thanks OP! :)
