About MTB by 198
WHY SHOULD I READ MTB BY 198?
If you are looking for a one stop website for product reviews and all mountain biking related information, you have found your home. The passion we have for the sport of mountain biking rings true in the articles and we truly love what we do. If there is anything that you guys want to see included, expanded upon or changed…please let us know. I want this blog to be a site for riders by riders. To get instant updates, subscribe to our feed. It is updated daily.
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Welcome to Mountain Biking by 198
My name is Robb Sutton. I have been involved with the sport ever since my first real mountain bike that I received as a Christmas present in 1995. Ever since then, I have been hooked (ok…obsessed) with the sport and the lifestyle. I have watched the industry change a lot over the years and remember times when a 3 inch travel fork was considered downhill. Mountain biking has come an extremely long way since those times and the parts, trails and the community are really growing. It is exciting to watch the sport as it is becoming more mainstream and technology continues to bring new and exciting products to the market.
I started Mountain Biking by 198 as another outlet for my passion for the sport, but also as a way to capture its progression over time. In this blog, you will find product reviews, bike reviews, industry news, riding tips, ride reports and anything else related to the obsession we affectionately call mountain biking.
Mountain Biking by 198 has grown rapidly in a very short period of time. My goal to be one of the top blogs in the industry, and to keep this going for years to come.
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Thanks for stopping by,
Robb Sutton (aka. 198)
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WHAT WILL YOU FIND ON MTB BY 198?
Product Reviews – Unbiased product reviews by riders…not columnists. We are complete gear heads. Even before the conception of Mountain Biking by 198, my friends and I have been obsessed with trying out the latest and greatest from the biking industry. Stay tuned for more uninfluenced reviews from the top manufacturers in the industry. You will see everything from the low to high end.
Industry News – I stay in close contact with many of the big players in the industry. Whenever I come across some information that I think you guys would latch onto…it gets posted.
Riding Tips – Over the years, I have really concentrated on ways to improve my riding. With the help of others, we are compiling a huge database of riding tips and tricks so you too can hone in your skills and have a more enjoyable ride.
Ride Reports – Whether it is a weekend warrior trip or a great ride at the local trail head, I always take the time to share the incredible rides we get to enjoy.
Thoughts by 198 – Ever have one of those zen moments during a ride? These are mine posted on the blog. Get a first hand look into my thoughts on the ride, the sport and the cycling community.
MTBR PRO REVIEWS
I have recently gotten invited to be apart of MTBR’s Pro Review section. I am very excited about the opportunities this partnership will bring.
“198″ EXPLAINED
The “198″ nickname actually started off as RSutton198.
How it started…RedRocker on the sorba.org forum is known for photochopping ride pictures in is free time for some laughs. On one of our recent rides to Chicopee Woods, he took a picture of me going over a small jump. When we got back he used Photoshop to include the runner from the Special Olympics poster to make it look like I was racing him. The runners number was 197 and RSutton198 was born.
Out of respect to parents on the board with special needs children, the picture was pulled but the 198 stuck. It has grown more into a name for me taking unnecessary risks on the trail that usually equals something broken or a laughable video/story. I am always looking for ways to challenge my riding abilities, and to accomplish that…I run into a lot of mess-ups!
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