** Mountain Bike Megathread **

[rmk]

Seeing as how Spring has arrived, the snow is almost gone, and Summer is near, lets talk bikes.

1. What are you riding.
2. Favourite trails around town
3. Tips/Tricks
4. Possible Beyond Mountain Bike Excursion?

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[rmk]

1. Currently Bikeless
2. Rode the Weaslehead/Res area daily years ago. Canmore Nordic Centre, and some trails around Banff.
3. Always bring a bear bell.

I am a lifelong Specialized guy who has outgrown my old school Hard Rock. It had Judy XC Long Travel up front which I adored.

It is time for a new rig. Currently looking at spending 800-1,200. Hard tail only. Been out of the bike scene for a few years... Any insight?

[seer_claw]

1. 2007 Rocky ETSX-70
2. Jumping Pound Ridge. Amazing views, fairly easy ride.
3. Bonking is really bad, carry a couple of extra energy gels, and if you are on a long ride they do come in handy.

[98type_r]

1. currently bikeless, but shopping for one and should be ready for trails as soon as the snow's all gone.
considering the following options:
2008 Specialized Stumpjumper Expert, or Enduro SL
2007/2008 RM ETSX-70
2. powderface long loop
3. nothing
4. i'm down, most of my riding buddies have moved away.

[vengie]

1) currently nothing :(, i sold my 04 banshee scream, and 04 bullit to pay off some debt :(
2) not a fan of calgary trails, i mostly rode downhill, so COP and panorama on the weekends
3) dont second guess yourself... just do it
4) if i get a new bike

[civic_stylez]

WICKED THREAD!!!

1)Bike for this year is my Giant Faith, still dont have the 5000$ for the new glory.... gonna run the avid juicy 7's this year..

2) For my XC trail that i run my specialized hardtail on are mostly in fish creek, if we do a group ride this year, i have a great 22K ride that runs the majority of the southwest of fish creek. great ride! For the DH, im seasons passing at COP and fernie this year but i will be a regular guest at panorama, kicking horse,silverstar and hopefully get to whistler again this year.

3) my only tip is when you eat shit, tuck and roll baby!!! and carbon fibre knuckle gloves= life saver!

4) always down for the riding adventures!

If anyone is looking to start riding or to brush up on their skills, get the book " mastering mountain bike skills" by brian lopes and/or get the DVD "fundamentals".. those are the 2 best biking tools i have ever used!!!!

[sweeks]

Just finished my first ride of the year, I am totally out of shape after the long winter.

[syeve]

I rode all winter...gotta love the Moose mountain gravel road. I would ride that to the parking lot from the highway. Great way to keep in shape through the winter.

1. 07 Specialized Stupmjumper Pro - WITH Crossmax SL wheel set. Oh man...best ever.

2. Everything, moose, coxhill, powder, big elbow loop etc.

3. Tip - be VERY careful riding through puddles/ruts in the early spring, they can be really tricky...ice on the bottom, water melts from the top down. Fell HARD a couple weeks ago while riding through a puddle about 3 inches deep.

Jelly beans work the best for me for longer rides. I usually pack 30-40 in my pack and eat about 10 an hour. Of course, water.

I am always down for a group ride, let me know when and where!

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m186/Syeve/DSC01094.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m186/Syeve/DSC01099.jpg

[civic_stylez]

^^^ sweet pic! a true diehard!!!:thumbsup:

[redline]

1. Santa Cruz Nomad, and Blur, Trek XO-1, and just building a Yeti 303
2. early season fish creek, Powder Face, Sulfer springs and Jewel Pass, DH Moose, fernie, Swansee (sp?), mount 7
3. faster is better
4. week long DH trip to silverstar in july

[BlkMaxima]

I used to really love biking, but I got my drivers license and everything went out the window. lol

I really wanna get back into it this summer though.

1. K2 - Animal (GONE)
2. Anywhere I could get to without a car in the SE.
3. Bring lots of water.
4. If I ever get my ass in gear and buy another bike.

[Gorilla]

Where's a good place to get a beginner bike?

[bksze]

1. cannondale rush, norco manik
2. nose hill for convenience, canmore nordic
3. never leave home without the camelbak
4. i'm down but i'm sure i'm going to have to ease my way back in

[89coupe]

Originally posted by rmk
Seeing as how Spring has arrived, the snow is almost gone, and Summer is near, lets talk bikes.

1. What are you riding.
2. Favourite trails around town
3. Tips/Tricks
4. Possible Beyond Mountain Bike Excursion?

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2007 Devinci Frantik with all the good stuff.
In town COP
Out of town, Fernie & Silver Star.

My bike and a few pics from bike trips.

http://www.designsanew.com/bike/IMG_1765.jpg http://www.designsanew.com/bike/IMG_1985s.jpg
http://www.designsanew.com/cop/IMG_2030.jpg
http://www.designsanew.com/cop/IMG_2036.jpg

[eb0i]

1. 07' Kona Volcano Ridge

2. Haven't done much trail riding, use it more for commuting to and from the c-train. Though I would love to get into trail riding this season.

3. I am too much of a "rookie" to have tips :D

4. I would love to do a beyond bike excursion, I just hope I would be able to keep up!

[Foreign2]

07 rocky mountain SLAYER 50, i love the bike, its just a bit heavy :S.

Id love a beyond cruise, definately something hard though, no easy shit or i get tired! (opposite of what should happen i guess)

[a social dsease]

1. 2006 .243 hardtail, 4" sherman jumper, dual 24"s, brakeless (for now)
2. I pretty much only ride at millenium, or street downtown.
3. No footer - get decent air, take your feet off, and put em back on. key is to look down at your pedals so you can see where to put your feet back.
4. sure. As you can see I dont really "mountainbike", im closer to bmx. This summer i'm hoping to build up a 5-6" travel dualie and ride some trails, in fernie, moosemtn, etc.

[Despair*]

Nice Thread! I was wondering when a mountain biking one was going to appear now that we are starting to hit some decent weather :thumbsup:

1. 06 Specialized Enduro Elite, 04 Rocky Mountain Element 50
2. Usually ride Fish Creek as I live very close to it and it's easy to go after work and get some singletrack in
3. I 2nd the above tip about bringing a hyrdation pack! Perfect for drinking water, and also carrying some food along with the biking essentials, tube, pump, cellphone, keys, money etc.
4. Not sure about some possible excursions. Some out of town ones would be nice to ride, like minnewanka, maybe elbow loop. In town there is a fair amount to ride and maybe easier to set up a group ride within the city.

[98type_r]

I need some opinions on the new specialized enduro SL's. Anybody have experience or know of someone who has ridden one? I was considering buying one, but I'm not entirely convinced by the completely proprietary suspension.

[Despair*]

Originally posted by 98type_r
I need some opinions on the new specialized enduro SL's. Anybody have experience or know of someone who has ridden one? I was considering buying one, but I'm not entirely convinced by the completely proprietary suspension.

You may want to do some seraching on the mtr (mountain bike reviews) messages boards http://forums.mtbr.com

They have a manufacturer section where they have a board devoted to specialized bikes. You can find alot of good info here about people of who first hand knowledge of owning an Enduro SL.

Have you considered the Specialized Pitch? It's very similiar to the Enduro SL, but without the proprietary front and rear suspension.

[ekguy]

1.currently bikeless and looking for a decent hardtail
2.never rode in calgary but want to get started
3.no tips cuz i used to dirtbike not mountain bike and want to get my first good bike
4.if i can keep up once i get a bike i would love too.

[stvtec]

1. Specialized Rockhopper Comp, looking at a Santa Cruz Nomad for this year.
2. Mostly urban, but want to get in to downhill.

[Canmorite]

1. Specialized Big Hit DH w/shiver
2. Town, Mountains, Jumps

[Grexx]

1) Nomad (AM/DH)
2) Cox Hill & Moose Mountain (FR/DH)
3) Dont second guess..just do it!!!

[Kona9]

1) 05 Kona Stinky with Upgraded forks, cranks, headset, tires, one piece bottom bracket.
2) Okanagan Penticton-Vernon (although it's been a while), COP, Moose, Urban.
3)Put Your Chocolate foot forward - Hans Rey

( I need to pay more attention to Grexx's strategy.)

Here is a few of my pics starting with my old Stinky First. From 04 - present.

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s135/kona9/BK-Moosemount147-smaller.jpg

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s135/kona9/millenium.jpg

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s135/kona9/Picture064.jpg

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s135/kona9/Picture063.jpg

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s135/kona9/Picture083.jpg

http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s135/kona9/IMG_0502.jpg

[bobby_lu]

Here's what ill be riding this season:
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r257/bobby_lu/800px-Parked_penny_farthing.jpg

[tom_9109]

Wheres the trials riders here?

[syeve]

Originally posted by Grexx
1) Nomad (AM/DH)
2) Cox Hill & Moose Mountain (Race of Spades)
3) Dont second guess..just do it!!!

Saawweeet bike dude. Race of spades?? Keep that shit quiet!! :D

[Darkane]

Originally posted by bobby_lu
Here's what ill be riding this season:
http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r257/bobby_lu/800px-Parked_penny_farthing.jpg

Come Barnaby... Aleeoop! :rofl:

[Grexx]

Originally posted by syeve


Saawweeet bike dude. Race of spades?? Keep that shit quiet!! :D

Thanks...Race of what:confused: ....Ziiiiipppp

[Penguin_Racecar]

Originally posted by tom_9109
Wheres the trials riders here?

1) 2002(?) Monty X-lite 321 (I think)
2) Location - Downtown everywhere!
3) Tips - Tar is your friend
4) Bike gettogether? Sure!

Other bikes:
2004 Kona Coiler, 24" rear wheel, DJ3 on the front, couple of other things
2004 Azonic Steelhead, 24" rear wheel, fully rigid

[tom_9109]

Originally posted by Penguin_Racecar


1) 2002(?) Monty X-lite 321 (I think)
2) Location - Downtown everywhere!
3) Tips - Tar is your friend
4) Bike gettogether? Sure!

Other bikes:
2004 Kona Coiler, 24" rear wheel, DJ3 on the front, couple of other things
2004 Azonic Steelhead, 24" rear wheel, fully rigid


How you likin that monty??? How do you like the 24" rear wheels?

[Penguin_Racecar]

Originally posted by tom_9109



How you likin that monty??? How do you like the 24" rear wheels?

Lovin' the monty, though it could use a Chris King or Hope rear hub for more engagement points. It's a good starter bike though.
24" wheels are nice for downhill and street (manuals/wheelies), but not the best for climbing I find.

[rmk]

Anyone know when COP opens up for riders?

[Ekliptix]

1. POS with a broken chain. Looking for XC bike $1-2k.
2. Fish Creek, Powder Face
3. Run in the off season
4. Hell yes.

[90_Shelby]

1. Titus Quasimoto
2. I did Bowmont today (Sideshow?)
3. Chairlifts are for pussies
4. If the Beyond crew can keep up ;)

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h238/90_Shelby/Titus.jpg

[Grexx]

Originally posted by rmk
Anyone know when COP opens up for riders?

May 10 is the opening

[Myers]

ride a big hit - with Jr ts on the front.. pretty fun bike to ride, not the BEST thing out there.. but hey, I love it! Lots of trails up island here.. :thumbsup:

[Ripper]

Just got a specialized rockhopper disc for my bday this weekend! Definately pumped. Haven't rode it yet though... I got a 19" and want to sit on a 17" first. Also I kinda wanna see what the white looks like, I got the black one. Its my first mountain bike since I was a kid so I'm pretty pumped.

[syeve]

^nice dude...great bike!

Rode up moose on Wed. For anyone who hasn't tried it, the views are unreal. 3100 foot climb :barf:

(sorry for the pics...just had cell phones with us)

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m186/Syeve/IMG00023.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m186/Syeve/IMG00026.jpg

[rony_espana]

Some sweet ass bikes you guys have, I got a 06 Norco Bigfoot Hardtail, but I've never taken it out anywhere, thinking of going to COP though....love the Kona Stinky!

[rmk]

Woohoo. Picked up one of these today from Bow. Nothing special but will tide me over until something else arrives. Should be here next week.... when the weather clears up. :banghead:

http://video.cannondale.com/images/08/bikes/CUSA/spec/8VE3_raw.jpg

[Despair*]

^ Nice Bike. The Cannondale Prophet is a sweet ride! It's too bad that year of prophet was missing the infamous lefty! You should have a great time riding it though. Lets hope this snow storm shit clears up so we can finally break out the bikes. I had mine out 2 days ago for some quick loops and now we reverted back to winter?! :cry:

[rmk]

Thanks dude. It should be good. The bike seems to be great value for what you pay. Under 2,000. Can't wait for the white stuff to fade away.

Does anyone run a GPS system on their bike? I am looking at the Garmin Edge 305 right now. Seems like a cool unit with how you can download routes from Google maps. Also pretty cheap at $400.

[Canmorite]

Originally posted by 90_Shelby

3. Chairlifts are for pussies


You obviously haven't ridden steep enough shit :D

[civic_stylez]

Originally posted by Canmorite


You obviously haven't ridden steep enough shit :D

ahahah damn rights!!! DH for lifee!!!!:thumbsup: :D

[syeve]

Originally posted by civic_stylez


ahahah damn rights!!! DH for lifee!!!!:thumbsup: :D

Why cant we all just get along!! :D :D

Cross country riding at Fernie...best of both worlds!

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m186/Syeve/DSC00947.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m186/Syeve/DSC00949.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m186/Syeve/DSC00957-1.jpg

[Canmorite]

Man I wish I could still ride XC like I used to.

[rmk]

Originally posted by syeve


Why cant we all just get along!! :D :D

Cross country riding at Fernie...best of both worlds!

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m186/Syeve/DSC00947.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m186/Syeve/DSC00949.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m186/Syeve/DSC00957-1.jpg

Beautiful pictures :thumbsup:

[syeve]

Fernie kicked our ass...it was so humid and the climbs were STEEEP. Ended up on the chair lifts before noon on the first day :D

[civic_stylez]

^^^ ah man just seeing those pics of fernie are driving me nuts!! damn snow! i cant wait to get back out there! Bin Logdin and Eville FTW!!!! I dont know how you climb out there in the summer. It was 35 degrese there last time i was there.. I could barely ride down the hill let alone up it in that heat. Great pics though, lets me know summer will come someday!

[chadnixon]

1. Specialized Hardrock, had it awhile, need to upgrade it a bit now
2. Dunno, moved out here last summer, don't know any spots yet
3. H2O
4. Yes, if I can get back into it, I rode everywheres all the time, then I got a dirtbike. But this year i'll be doin some peddling

[89coupe]

Our 2008 Silver Star trip is officially booked.

July 17th to the 21st. Should be good.:clap:

[seer_claw]

How many of you have managed to make it down to Moab in Utah? I was down there on spring break and it was the most amazing riding that I have ever done. Hands down it was the most fun that I've ever had riding Slickrock Trail FTW. If you ever get the chance to go then do it, I'm going back next spring too.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v185/seer_claw/Moab/Slickrock.jpg

Moab Pics (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v185/seer_claw/Moab/)

[black_radiation]

1) 06 Giant Glory with lots of new race goodies
2) Sun Peaks, Whistler, COP gets me by for the times when I can't take a road trip
3) Don't psyche yourself out
4) beyond meet @ COP? seeing as its prolly tough for alot of people to take an out of town trip.

heres a few pics from COP last summer, I had a bunch of pics from sun peaks but I lost my camera on the trail when I ate shit over a gap jump.

Too bad COP doesnt have a bigger drop than 8 ft thought :( I heard they are making something bigger this year, anyone heard if thats true?

http://images.nexopia.com/gallery/551/551914/1122838.jpg
http://images.nexopia.com/gallery/551/551914/1122837.jpg
http://images.nexopia.com/gallery/551/551914/1122853.jpg

[civic_stylez]

COP meet would be the best way to get everyone out, im also up for a fish creek XC day.

[Despair*]

I have been to Moab to ride one year ago at the begging of march in 2007. It was an awesome time and the riding was amazing! in the 4 days of riding I had, we started with Amasa Back on day 1, SlickRock Trail day 2, Flat Pass Day 3, and Day 4 was a relaxed recovery day riding at Bartlett Wash.

Out of all the trails we did, I really like Amasa Back! The downhill on the way back was very fun, and Flat Pass had some nice long downhill sections too. I really liked Slickrock as well as its very unique and fun. Those climbs on it were incredibly brutal. I made it up a fair amount, but by the time we were past the half way point I was getting very very tired!

Other trails I'd of loved to try if i was there longer would of been Porcupine Rim (shuttled of course!), Sovereign, Poison Spider. So many good trails though, it would a few trips to cover them all. I know that its just a matter of time before I make my way back there :thumbsup:

I've also heard alot of good things about Fruita as well. Seeing pictures and videos from Joe's Ridge, I'd love to ride this trail one day

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wrps9ULPzu8
Wrps9ULPzu8

[98type_r]

http://www.bikes.com/bikes/2007/images/07-slayer-sxc-70.jpg

My new ride.

[syeve]

Originally posted by rmk
Woohoo. Picked up one of these today from Bow. Nothing special but will tide me over until something else arrives. Should be here next week.... when the weather clears up. :banghead:

http://video.cannondale.com/images/08/bikes/CUSA/spec/8VE3_raw.jpg

Great bike! That is a great bike for the $$$...good purchase.


Originally posted by civic_stylez
COP meet would be the best way to get everyone out, im also up for a fish creek XC day.

Anytime! Still pretty messy in there. I'm telling yah...a 25 minute drive west into k country and we could do some rides that will blow fish creek out of the water.

[Kritafo]

Originally posted by seer_claw
How many of you have managed to make it down to Moab in Utah? I was down there on spring break and it was the most amazing riding that I have ever done. Hands down it was the most fun that I've ever had riding Slickrock Trail FTW. If you ever get the chance to go then do it, I'm going back next spring too.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v185/seer_claw/Moab/Slickrock.jpg

Moab Pics (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v185/seer_claw/Moab/)

I was just going to say Slickrock and Breckenridge, CO are pretty good, of course for me that was before the kids.

We used to go to the Nordic centre when big Brian Cooke was in his prime.

[Unknown303]

Originally posted by rmk
Seeing as how Spring has arrived, the snow is almost gone, and Summer is near, lets talk bikes.

1. What are you riding.
2. Favourite trails around town
3. Tips/Tricks
4. Possible Beyond Mountain Bike Excursion?

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1. Santa Cruz Bullit (Scuba Yellow)
2. Urban Riding, Panorama
3. Don't sit down hard on the doubles
4. Hells yes as soon as i get a new rear dérailleur cable

[rmk]

Originally posted by syeve


Great bike! That is a great bike for the $$$...good purchase.



Anytime! Still pretty messy in there. I'm telling yah...a 25 minute drive west into k country and we could do some rides that will blow fish creek out of the water.

Thanks dude! The guys at Bow seemed to have great things to say about it. Seems like we have some pretty knowledgable folks here as well :clap: :clap:

Do you have any rough directions to the K-C trails? I'm looking to get out this weekend.

[syeve]

Originally posted by rmk

Do you have any rough directions to the K-C trails? I'm looking to get out this weekend.

The only trail I have been on this year is Moose mountain road (way up) and sulpher springs (way down). Everything else is way to snowy. If I was you I would stick with your regular trails in the city until it dries out. If you do feel like braving it head to Bragg creek.

At the main 4 way stop, head left (up the hill) and follow that to the T-intersection. Take a right. Follow that road...most of the rides will be on the right hand side. You will start to see parking lots after about 10 minutes of driving, these are all good rides. Powderface parking lot has 3 awesome rides...again, I have not been on any of these this year, they look very snowy when we drive past them on the way to moose.

Here is a desc. of powder...there are WAY longer rides than the creek ride but I would start there.

Powderface Creek Trail

Preview: The trail begins approximately 12.4 miles southwest of Bragg Creek on Highway 66. This 5.3 miles point-to-point or out-and-back trail traverses the foothills of the Elbow Valley and climbs toward the lower slopes of Powderface Ridge. It then descends quickly to its terminus at the Powderface Trail Road. Most of the trail is good singletrack trail with some sections that have a tendency to get muddy. Due to the solid climb toward the summit of Powderface Creek, this trail requires a high fitness level. However, if you are quite fit and don't mind some lengthy uphill climbing, this trail is an enjoyable test for your legs at the beginning of the season. Since it lies in the foothills, it's often free of snow long before some of the more remote, high elevation trails.


Your best bet to find rides that suit your riding would be to pick up a riding guide (bow has them). A lot of rides out there can be advanced and some can be super long (big elbow is pushing 50kms) and you do not want to get stuck out there. The guys at bow will know all of these rides very well. Three years ago my brother and I bought one and we havn't looked back, there are dozens of unreal rides 25 minutes from Calgary.



:thumbsup:

[Despair*]

Originally posted by rmk
Do you have any rough directions to the K-C trails? I'm looking to get out this weekend.

I'd go to Mountain Equipment Coop, or any bike shop in the city and pick up a copy of Backcountry Biking in the Canadian Rockies. This book is loaded with trails in K country and has directions to finding the trailheads along with a map of the trail and distance, gradient etc. Very useful in helping you figure out what to ride!

Here is a link in case you are wondering what the book looks like including a pdf sample of Elbow loop trail: http://www.rmbooks.com/books/easbac.htm

[chadnixon]

Question: what do you all think the best tires are for XC riding? I was looking into maybe the Panaracer Fire XC Pro, just wondering some other suggestions. I've got a spcialized hard rock and the tires on it now are 1.95" width, so I can't go much wider than that.

[rmk]

syeve and Despair*, very much appreciate the posts :thumbsup:

[redline]

Originally posted by chadnixon
Question: what do you all think the best tires are for XC riding? I was looking into maybe the Panaracer Fire XC Pro, just wondering some other suggestions. I've got a spcialized hard rock and the tires on it now are 1.95" width, so I can't go much wider than that.

kenda nevagal FTW

[redline]

MY new downhill whip

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb103/redline9001/100_0197.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb103/redline9001/100_0198.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb103/redline9001/100_0200.jpg

the old whip

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb103/redline9001/100_0201.jpg

[98type_r]

Originally posted by redline


kenda nevagal FTW

+1 more for the nevegals, great tires. IRC makes some great tires too, I ran the tubeless mibro's for a season of hard riding and don't have a bad thing to say about them.

I find the outside nobs on the Fire XC's too tall and they generally don't work that great IMO.

[89coupe]

Originally posted by redline
MY new downhill whip

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb103/redline9001/100_0197.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb103/redline9001/100_0198.jpg

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb103/redline9001/100_0200.jpg



Nice bike Kyle. I would have to say that is by far the most pimp bike in this thread.:bigpimp:

Now you just have to learn how to ride it ;)

[syeve]

Originally posted by 98type_r


+1 more for the nevegals, great tires. IRC makes some great tires too, I ran the tubeless mibro's for a season of hard riding and don't have a bad thing to say about them.

I find the outside nobs on the Fire XC's too tall and they generally don't work that great IMO.

yah, some people love the firepro's and some hate them cause they are too wobbly from the high nubs...they are cheap though (www.pricepoint.com) for the price you can't go wrong.

I am running tubless mibro's and love them, no more pinch flats!!! In fact, I have rode about 250kms this year and have not had one flat.

[rmk]

Pic of the rig

Props to Bow Cycle. They always seem to come through!
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w52/gsr_ryan/285b80d7.jpg

[Canmorite]

Lookin' good :bigpimp:

Nice Yeti too. Pretty sick bikes!

[rmk]

Has anyone checked out COP yet? I went today and it was decent for day 2. Everything else should be up by next weekend apparently... There were 3 runs that I could find open today. I also saw some noob fly off his bike and do a 180 mid air into the trees on the Dragon Slayer run :eek: :bigpimp:

[89coupe]

A little inspiration for the downhill guys.

These guys have big big balls.

http://www.pinkbike.com/video/14429/

[syeve]

^^gawd I love biking. :love:

Btw, race of spades is closed due to wet trails just in case anyone was planning a trip.

[Kona9]

Originally posted by syeve
^^gawd I love biking. :love:

Btw, race of spades is closed due to wet trails just in case anyone was planning a trip.

I thought the first rule about Race of Spades Club, was to not talk about Race of Spades Club.:D

[95EG6P]

1. What are you riding.
2. Favourite trails around town
3. Tips/Tricks
4. Possible Beyond Mountain Bike Excursion?

1. Still deciding (had a Condorde 8yrs ago)
2. Didn't have one

I'm think of getting another bike, what do you guys recommend, I'm think of these brands names Canondale, Gary Fisher, Kona or Santa Cruz.

I'm just getting back into it so I don't need full suspension and nice pair of fork would be nice. Where can I find the info I'm looking for in Calgary. (honest info not just a place that sells a bike because of comm.)

The type of riding I'm gonna do is mostly in town or COP and maybe once in a while out of town. Looking for a cool mountain bike

Thank you for all you info.;)

[89coupe]

Originally posted by 95EG6P
Where can I find the info I'm looking for in Calgary.
Thank you for all you info.;)

Calgary Cycle.

[syeve]

Originally posted by Kona9


I thought the first rule about Race of Spades Club, was to not talk about Race of Spades Club.:D

:D It's true. We shall simply keep the location a secret.

[syeve]

Did a couple great rides this week. Powder loop and sulpher. Both pretty dry, should be in great shape by the weekend!

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[Canmorite]

COP was decent today. A little bit muddy/wet in the trees but good. SUPER busy though.

[Kona9]

Originally posted by Canmorite
COP was decent today. A little bit muddy/wet in the trees but good. SUPER busy though.

Explsin some of the new stuff? Drastic changes?

[Canmorite]

Barely anything was open, but the trails have been widened a bit, a lot of new brigdes/old ones replaced with new wood, jumps, the whole lot. Can't wait for it to dry out!

[Kona9]

Anyone riding anywhere tomorrow? Moose, COP? I can be the retrieval truck if needed. (rack only fits 2 bikes)

[Renagades]

does anyone know where to but black market or evil bike frames?

[Fred]

I've read and seen pics of ROS on Moose Mountain but can't find directions anywhere. Anyone have an idea where this trail is?

[syeve]

^^it can be tuff to find unless someone shows you.

Rode powderface ridge last week, prety good shape. Still snow at the saddle. I think we were one of the first to ride it this year. NO bike tracks past the first sign.

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[msommers]

Looking at all these pics of you guys in the mountains is getting me so stoked to pick out a bike tonight and just head straight out there :D

[syeve]

DO IT! People come from around the world to bike here, world class trails 25 minutes away!:thumbsup:

ROS on Sunday

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[Canmorite]

Syeve, where is that? Looks sick!

[syeve]

^^race of spades, Moose Mountain. It's more for DH'ers, but still a sweet ride!!

[Kona9]

Originally posted by syeve
^^race of spades, Moose Mountain. It's more for DH'ers, but still a sweet ride!!

Possible Moose Beyond Meet?

[Ben]

I'm just happy it's stopped raining, for the most part anyways, there has been a few times I've come back looking like some sort of swamp creature out of a sci-fi flick these past few days.

[syeve]

Originally posted by Kona9


Possible Moose Beyond Meet?

Sure, I pedal up though :D



Originally posted by Ben
I'm just happy it's stopped raining, for the most part anyways, there has been a few times I've come back looking like some sort of swamp creature out of a sci-fi flick these past few days.

So true, I've been pulling some strange shit out of my drivetrain after the past few rides. I hate cleaning my bike after every ride...it can't be good for it.

[Kona9]

Originally posted by syeve


Sure, I pedal up though :D




So true, I've been pulling some strange shit out of my drivetrain after the past few rides. I hate cleaning my bike after every ride...it can't be good for it.

There is no way I am going to hump my 40+ pound Stinky Bitch up that road again!! Did it once, never again!!! :rofl:

I promise to drive past you slow as to not kick up dust while passing you in the shuttle!! And in true old school form of Mtn biking ways...we will wait for you! haha

[Ben]

Went for a great ride last night, stayed relatively dry this time. On the downside, I need a new seat and tire.

[syeve]

Originally posted by Kona9


There is no way I am going to hump my 40+ pound Stinky Bitch up that road again!! Did it once, never again!!! :rofl:

I promise to drive past you slow as to not kick up dust while passing you in the shuttle!! And in true old school form of Mtn biking ways...we will wait for you! haha

omg, 40 pounds? Jesus...yah, I wouldn't ride that up either. I have been tempted so many times to grab a lift from some of the DH guys...they drive by me shaking their head, prob thinking Im the stupidest person ever. :D



Originally posted by Ben
I need a new seat and tire.

Sounds like my kind of ride!

[Kona9]

Ya rockin a unicycle Ben? :rofl:

[89coupe]

July 17th-21st I will be in Silverstar. Sweet!

Oh, chair lifts and downhill only for this rider...LOL

My Devinci Frantik weighed in at 37lbs