A brief history of mountain biking - through the eyes of Hans Rey

[@luggnutz]

You spoke of e-bikes, well I have a friend that is one of those guys that just loves bicycles and riding, and he did ride on both road and xc competatively, sadly he has been struck with a disease that has disabled him to the point that he can not ride anymore, but he once again has hope due to the e-bike. On another note, been around in the bicycle community for a long time, was around in the beginning of BMX, shows how old I am, I just love riding, but MTB is the best. Thanks Han's I've met you a couple times back in the early 90's, you've always been so humble, and kind, and are so important to this sport.

[@tedecker3792]

Hans is right, it’s incumbent on those of us who were here in the sport’s beginning to pass along the culture and etiquette to our newer riders. We fought the battles for access and accomplished much through education of both the public and the riders. Thanks Hans for all you’ve done for the sport! Come ride all of our new trails in Moab.

[@wsl5585]

This reminds me. I began in the late 80's on a mtb as a way to maintain fitness. My riding area was on a mountain range south of Marin County. This presented a unique opportunity for mountain biking. Dirt bike riders used to ride on this mountain range. After the dirt bikes were no longer allowed we began exploring the area on our mountain bikes. Some of the trails we found were super technical and a lot of fun. Those were the days.

[@ericm8811]

Hey Hans Rey! Awesome history vid! I grew up in north Vancouver mountains in the 1970s then I moved to whistler where I was an mtb tech at Jim McConkey sport shop starting in 1985! I had a Rocky mountain Blizzard! Purpose built trails were already being built in Whistler and on the north shore! Ebike has me still riding after major spine surgery! Ride ride ride!

[@yengsabio5315]

This video popped on the YT thread! Watched it. I'm happy! I just subscribed. Lots'a love, cheers, & Mabuhay, from tropical Philippines! #KeepBiking

[@3brewster]

Was there when it all started. Mid 90’s that is …. Fantastic time. Watching vhs videos too lol. It’s amazing how it’s all changed but that’s progression…

[@reiddryden9805]

Hey Hans After having connected with you when you were going to Hong Kong is been a good time. The next time you are down in awe Straya do please stop by the Sunshine Coast and Noosa in particular. You will have a great time. Take care and stay safe ✌🏼🚲🤘🏼

[@dpaterson42]

Great video!! Thanks for sharing it with the rest of the world Hans!!

[@SurpriseMeJT]

Mountain biking during this era was so fun. I want to return to this spirit of riding bikes. Racing, power meters, data analytics - all this stuff isn't what cycling should be about.

[@renem2257]

Nice

[@thinkpadBentnoseTheBlind]

Hans Rey helped me sell a ton of aluminum GT's off the rack in the 90's

[@timbillings6884]

👍👍 Excellent!!!

[@tedyshor]

Is Uli romanian? I didn't knew about Centurion bikes...cool.

[@artem5603]

Hello Hans !!! I ride the Gt force pro 2020 .How can I find some parts for my bike,allou wedge bolt from the link ,I hope I wrote it correctly. Thank you:)

[@epicshangrila]

Legend 🤙🤙🤙🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@01FozzyS]

Legends everyone!

[@p49N]

Good , great video. One detail. Specialized were perhaps the first American owned mass produced mountain bike manufacturer. Certainly were quick to excellerate out of the blocks. And they had the race grade mtn components However, in global production terms Kuwahara, Fuji, HBK were ahead till the latter 80s. Northern Californian's just told better stories. Thats how we got Apple products. Specialized did catch fire, and their Marketing made crappy bikes look cool. Things haven’t really changed, but Mike had his eye on two other "Marketing" companies: Nike, and IMG. Both companies knew how athletes market products better than Engineers.

[@renem2257]

Nice