HIT THE BIKE PARK ON A BUDGET
To have a great time at the bike park, you don’t need an expensive, dedicated machine like those tested on page 82, nor do you have to spend a fortune on the best kit to come away with a huge smile after an exhilarating day. In fact, most modern trail bikes and aggressive hardtails will handle bike park duties just fine. With some set-up tweaks and wise investments in the right places, even on a tight budget you can have just as good a time as everyone else.
BRAKE LEVERS
It’s wise to set up your brake levers for maximum control when attacking downhill trails. Not only will this boost your confidence, but it’s also far safer. Rolling your levers flatter (we run ours between 20 and 30 degrees below horizontal) allows the palm of your hand to take the impacts from drops, jumps and
