I'm in the market for a new MTB. I've been researching what bikes and brands the top racers use. I'm in no way a hardcore technical rider, The Slick Rock Trail, outside Moab is about as hardcore as I get and, though I can keep up a respectable pace on the road, I'm probably pretty slow on a rough trail.
So am I making a big mistake looking at race bikes?
Many years ago, when I was an intermediate down hill skier, at best, I bought a pair of the Slalom skis that won gold in the previous Olympics. Turns out that was an absolutely terrible choice. Definitely not intended for intermediate skiers. So, I'm wondering if it is the same with MTBs. If I bought a high end Scott because the world champion rides a Scott, would I regret it?
So am I making a big mistake looking at race bikes?
Many years ago, when I was an intermediate down hill skier, at best, I bought a pair of the Slalom skis that won gold in the previous Olympics. Turns out that was an absolutely terrible choice. Definitely not intended for intermediate skiers. So, I'm wondering if it is the same with MTBs. If I bought a high end Scott because the world champion rides a Scott, would I regret it?