Wondering if anyone knows if WBP will require front fenders to be removed or trimmed before getting on the new lift?
New lift: Fender Compatibility?
Whistler just released a video showing the loading system, with a focus on fenders. It doesn't look like the Fox integrated fender will work (not enough clearance). Boo.
Can you link the video? They look terrible for all fenders, I'm curious to see what they actually work with.
That's pretty funny given that it happens to be raining right now.
Looks like everything other than a really flexible small fender will have issues.
Riding without a fender isn't ideal, there's always crap flinging up. Guess I'll be buying a small flimsy one.
Seems like a hot issue right now
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bzPauWqk6E
Looks like you can still use the side load option. So as long as no more than 1 out of every 5 of riders has a front fender, no issue.
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The Fox 38 integrated fender in the video looks to be under a lot of strain, I wouldn't be surprised if it snapped off fairly quickly.
This loading system is very common in bike parks all over Europe and the manufacturer's promo video shows bikes with different front fenders being loaded. So it will probably be fine in most cases.
Changed my fox 40 factory fender for a mucky nutz and didn't have any issues. New lift is so good, pretty much walked onto the lift every lap. Trails are a lot busier now that the upload capacity is higher. Lots of people stopped at intersections.
Looks like the biggest issue is going to be rubbing/scratching on the lowers and possibly the stanchions on some forks, never mind the fender issue.
IFO says No Sale and syncro says design fail. Not to mention with increase upload capacity the trails are going to be a lot busier.
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What models have you heard are affected by rubbing/scratching on lowers? Should I slap some 3M on there before I head over in a couple weeks?
Seeing as I'm not a huge fan of Crank it Up, C-More or A Line I don't mind that fitz trails are going to be busier. Certainly a worthy sacrifice for everyone having to wait in line less. I was watching the Sundial Hotel live webcam for lots of the weekend and the lines seemed downright reasonable.
Besides, If I see more folks on stuff like Clown Shoes that's rad, I've met a lot of cool people stopped on bike park double blacks. Plus, instead of my 11+ days in the park of the pre-covid era, this year is more likely going to be in the realm of 3-5. I'll get my 30+ in at Sun Peaks and call it a summer.
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https://www.pinkbike.com/photo/26658775/
https://www.pinkbike.com/photo/26658774/
Clearance is clearance... looks OK to me. Didn't notice any damage to my fork.
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