I'm a long-time XC rider, racer, etc. I'm not going to brag about my hucking skills. Is Diablo oriented in a way that beginners can enjoy? What does a typical day including rental end up costing? Are the rental bikes worthy?
Thanks for the assistance.
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The rental bikes are pretty good- just make sure you spend a few minutes getting the bike to fit right and check that the spring rate works for your weight. Cost is about $100 for rental, lift ticket, helmet, etc.
I took one XC'er out there last May for the US Open- we rode and watched- and he was able to score demo bikes from the various company pits rather than having to rent, so if you want to control costs, that's something to think about.
If you're a semi-skilled XC rider, you'll be OK at Diablo on a big bike, and it'll shock you how much easier it is to ride through tech terrain on a slacked out bike with a ton of suspension. They're developing even more beginner-friendly terrain this year, so it should be even better for gravity virgins...