Funny how people are dogging you about the riding skills you should have yet can't seem to negotiate a sentence.
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Originally Posted by
kq2dc7
Is there that big of a difference in riding techniques? I had only been on it 2-3 times prior to this ride.
To answer your question directly. There is a difference between a hardtail and a FS bike but also between a 27.5 and 29r. The hardtail will be less forgiving of terrain that can throw you and a 29 can be less responsive on technical trails due to the larger tire diameter creating a larger turning radius. This can be more pronounced if you are a shorter rider. The two together are probably the reason you are experiencing difficulty where you didn't before. Dial it back and give yourself time to adapt to how the bike wants to flow.