No matter how good you are or how good you think you are, there’s always someone lurking with more talent.

Case in point: my 13 year old son. A go-all-day, long hair, hesh skate rat, who can ride a bike real fast DH when he wants to.

I set up a bike with a Double Barrel and a 200lb spring. We proceeded to hit Greens Lick. This trail is like an old school BMX track that points down hill. Before we head down, I tell him, “Chill behind me, I’ll keep my speed down so you don’t get over your head”
 
“Whatever, Dad”

So right off this little guy is putting a wheel on me, dragging his foot roosting corners and just plain being a pain. (The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree…) I see his bottom bracket near my head on one jump. He’s hurling no brakes just because.

If my son’s generation is any indication and the hammered rear wheel and tire factor into this, I’d say the future of this sport is in for more like him lurking, waiting to show us all the way.