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Thanks for the correction Mr Burgundy, didn't know the colour thing, but that makes total sense.

I've only seen an XT/resin once on a bike that a friend got, it was a while back. I can't be sure it was the correct spec part or not, I just remember thinking that it was total BS. The SLX is a super common one for sure.

Kenwood,

The white and yellow sidewall tires are still exactly what they say on the sidewall. So if the spec list is the same, the tires are the same.

Maxxis uses the different colours so they can tell where tires are going/coming from. It helps them control the grey market sale of OEM tires, which they sell for a lot less $ than aftermarket tires. OEM tires still appear on the grey market, but the manufacturer can figure out the source and control it better in the future.

As somebody else stated, tires are a consumable, so I am sort of indifferent to that spec (I will replace with my choice, as they probably wont spec my choice anyways).

The place I have a problem with spec is shifter/derailleur. Don't give me an XT derailleur with a Deore or SLX shifter, it should be the other way round, I've broken 2 or 3 shifters in my life, but replace the derailleur once a year. 

The other spec issue is brakes/rotors. Shimano resin only rotors with XT brakes, or even SLX, that just pisses me off. Again, don't down spec brakes Deore/SLX instead of XT, to put on better tires, give me the better brakes, I am going to wear the tires out anyways, so......

My 2 cents.

Ahhh, Woodlot Gold, I remember that 3 exit stunt all to well, and the epically long and high bridge/log ride (that was intimidating). 

Similar experience falling backwards/headfirst into the Ladies Only swamp at full depth (wasn't terraced in the old days, just deep and muddy beside the teeter), only thing that was dry were my feet, but I had to stand up, so..... Cold winter day, rode the rest of the ride soaked all the way down to my saturated skate shoes. I don't think I'll ever feel that cold again.

For inspiration, I offer words sung by the Specials;

"Enjoy yourself, it's later than you think"

Thanks Andrew, I enjoyed that.

I will give you that Cam.

I will add a caveat though. 

If your only issue is mtn biking, then you're either so rich that none of the other real issues affect you, or, you will no longer be able to afford to live on the North Shore. The developers and the council members they have pocketed will see to that. You think it is expensive now, wait until Mosaic (trail sponsor for NSMBA) mow down places like Emery in LV and put up smaller more expensive suites, with less rental options than they have now.

Sorry. End of rant, this is a mtn bike web-site after all, politics shouldn't be discussed here unless it is about access.

R.I.P. Mark E. Smith. 

Great cover of a a great Kinks track, the Kinks  seem to be an overlooked influential band of their time.

Another great Kinks cover, by Wye Oak, performed live, with little rehearsal (AV Undercover is/was a cool concept)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jB3YK1T0_c

PS. Used to do/organize the big ride groups, now I would rather ride on my own or with a few friends. Timeline rule seems to be, for every person in the group, add 10 minutes to the total ride time. "Ain't nobody got time for that".

Was he armed with an M-16?

Another more Canadian service announcement about guns.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbV_pNaxq-w

Ouch,

I know and understand all that, but thanks for the clarification.

I was putting that info out for our obviously uninformed US of A poster, who thought that guns were as common in Canada as the USA. Between our 2 posts, now I think the OP will understand why his question doesn't make any sense for Canadians.

EDIT. Sorry, thought you must be from the USA, but I guess I was wrong, just figured that all us Canadians sorta knew about our gun laws. I guess if you have never felt the need to try to purchase a handgun, you may not know what he actual laws about it are (clarified by Ouch).

A short service announcement about guns.

Part 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rR9IaXH1M0

Part 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9UFyNy-rw4

The better question would be, does anybody own a gun, if so, would it be one your could carry while riding (handgun)? 

I would guess that maybe 25% of people in Canada own a gun, and of those people maybe 10% own a handgun. Most gun owners in Canada own long guns, which are a little tough to carry while riding.

Posted by: Silk

"2020 will see us working to increase our volunteer leverage & engagement"

Good news to keep trails maintained year round.

This sounds good in theory....................................................................................

Posted by: LoamtoHome

#nodignoride.... maintain the trails you ride and everything is in a better place.

This sounds good in theory......

I wasn't there either, but I understand that it was mentioned in passing. 

I don't think they have been laid off in the past, but it sounds like the NSMBA doesn't have any budget to keep any of them through the winter this year.

Somebody with more information can correct me, I don't have all the details, just passing on what I heard from the guys.

Just ran into Digger and Pat working on Fromme, sounds like the whole trail crew is laid off as of the end of the month, rehiring people in April.

Be sure to say hi to the guys if you see them, some of them may not be back in April if they are lucky enough to find other work that is not seasonal.

When you are riding this winter, be a good neighbor, stop to drain a puddle or two. The trails are going to take a beating with no maintenance through the rainy season.

Posted by: syncro I`m currently demo'ing the lastest progression in trail bikes and as it rolls on 36" wheels that section probably won't be an issue.

I`d gusee the motor doesnt hurt either. ;)

Have some fun with it, get out the hammer, or sledgehammer for full-face, smash em up. Watch out for the rebound, they are suprisingly resiliant.

They can only go into a dumpster, you just want to make sure they do not get used again.