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For us vintage folk. They don't make 26 inch tires . 

So I looked up Maxis 26 inch 2.5 dhf . They still make them. In super tacky .  Also 2.35 in super tacky . But do they really exsist ?

Yep I use master craft , Can tire brand . For construction work. When the tool fails . Always replaced same day .  No bill needed. 

Imagine if the bike industry handled warranties with genuine support. 

My favorite cheap bike tool. A spoke . When it's time to replace the chain. I bend some hooks in a spoke and that holds the dreailuer cage forward so I have two hands to work the chain. 

I still carry a chain breaker . If my chain has issues on the trail I'm probably removing it . My chain breaker is integrated into my multi tools .  Three different packs so three sets of tools . 

Ever have a tight tolerance head tube? Than a headset presss is the only way to get the bitch started .  Other head tubes I can almost push the cups in by hand . 

All about the amazing lack of tolerance or quality control of these rather expensive toys.

Luv this . Much needed article to get new people into the sport.  

I would suggest riding the bikes stock , but with a modest investment in a 7 inch rotor and metallic pads . 

After a getting to know the bike . I believe each 25 cms of travel is equivalent of about one degree of HTA.  So an 150 mm fork verses a 100 mm fork would give you a slightly higher BB and a 2 degree slacker HTA . 

Looking forward to next write up .  

Over forked I would be stoked to ride any of these hardtails .

Yes good news . Back on the pedals in perhaps in the middle of spring . Maybe modest thrashing on less than treacherous trails by Summer .  Positive mind is a huge healing factor .  

So please try not to let my gutteral satire affect your good nature . 

Luv the vintage bike upgrades.  Please include more . New and improved is more like smoke and mirrors .

Hows the ankle ? 

E trainers . Exercise with out the work .  Comes with a spray bottle of reverse osmosis water to simulate sweat.

Two looks : smooth ,sleek, flowing curves .

Or industrial all buisness 

I prefer both . 

Holes in frames, stems , headsets. Just say no .

Call it a drop bar bike . It's interesting that these " road bikes"go very fast but I believe have much faster steering from a much steeper hta. They don't feel like a mountain bike . 

It feels different. Riding in the drops full power is fun ! Good for a truly alternative feel. 

I personally love the integrated shifters in the brake levers . Compared to a mountain bike it's a very clean simple cock pit .  North shore is all steep  hills . One click and your in climbing gear . You prefer ten  clicks ?  I'm certain tiny close ratio gear clusters shift like butter . You want to put on a huge pie plate outback with a long cage clutch derailer ?  That's better? More convenient? 

What percentage of time on flats ? , Hoods and drops ? The three different hand possiions that make drop bars quite different from flats . For long commutes and trekking different hand positions is helpful.  

Personally I would throw on a SID fork to upset the fickle roadie crowd. That and pavement is rarely smooth.

That's a solid argument for six bolt rotors . I don't carry a tool to tighten center lock. All my bikes currently use six bolt some have sexy aluminum carriers in gold to match the accents on my Saint crank. 

E bikes are awesome. On pavement. Silent meat power for the forest please.

I miss the lengthy warning stickers on forks telling me what not to do with the bike. 

I have an older frame with a sticker that says ' for freeride use " love that sticker . Sucks I can't use the bike for XC . 

You have to admit center lock is much easier to attach . I had center lock hubs . Purchased adaptors. Never had issues. And purple annodized carriers look dope !

Digger, Jerry, Pat , dozens more of experienced trail builders. The only people I trust to build properly. Thanks guys and woman trail builders. 

No newbies should not attempt trail maintenance. 

Build on public land? Then really you should consider every user group. Build , maintain to a level everyone can enjoy.  Build chicken routs around stunts. 

Old school gnar . Like upper Crippler .? Who took out the small diving board on the steep section.? Some one who rides the trail but that was too difficult for them. Gnar trails . Don't fix them , let them mature into unbelievably diifficult jank. Because that's my favorite challenge. Yes I'm sending  clear message to the people " fixing" the trail. 

There are no simple solutions. Impossible to please everyone.

I re covered my favorite saddles. Cut some foam padding out , added it where I wanted more support. 

Leather is not waterproof. So I covered the seat in vinyl sheet.  I used stainless screws as the original leather was stapled in place . 

I ended up with a waterproof seat that is more comfortable than it was stock.  And it looks new .

Any gloves with Goretex windstopper. The thinner the better. Your hands will be wet but the Gore Tex windstopper breathes well and retains heat. MEC used to sell the ultimate windstopper glove. Always sold out. Now MEC is a sell out. 

Water proof rated and dirt do not mix . I would not bother with water proof gloves. They won't be for long.

Put a massive parking lot over ammo dump at base of Seymour.  Shut down the access road to save on maintenance and put a Gondola up to Seymour. Then have a big earth mover carve out some fun roads,  I mean trails,  down to some trendy resteraunts. 

Foreign investors will pay for it all and reap the profits. 

Or we can have hand built trails built with passion .

I love the feeling of power . My  power . It's awesome that's why I love pedal bikes. Commute full time by pedal bike.  Should I get an Email bike for commuting? Sorry I actually enjoy the feeling of my power. Believe it or not commuting by pedal bike is not a chore it's a fun and rewarding challenge. 

Bikes with electric motors and batteries on hand built trails?  The bike purist in me hates them. My logical empathetic side says ignore them they are not causing any damage. 

Embrace electric motor mountain bikers with the same bro love I give to all riders. That's difficult. 

Do I shuttle sometimes yes. And one gentleman has an E bike . He is very talented . Does not appear to cause any greater damage to the trail. 

Then a light went off. Newbies destroy trails by trying to ride fast and then big fistfuls of rear brake ripping up the trail.   Bikes with motors to assist the climb make these difficult to access trails. Difficult just because of length of climb with a real pedal bike. Much easier for inexperience riders to attempt difficult trails. 

This is the future that I'm trying to accept. Everyone deserves to ride on trails.  

I will never grow fondly towards electric motor bikes unless they have no pedals and a 12000 watt motor . Then I'm game. 

I rode accross Second Narrows bridge. Why the fuck is everyone riding in the opposite direction of traffic?  Your idiots! I'm barreling down the bridge going back to North Van and I have to slow down almost to stop for these self serving lazy idiots.  

Oh and this law about me staying close to the curb. That is now occupied by cars! What curb it's now a parking lot. So I'm not getting doored and yes many close calls . So I have to ride right in the middle of the street. 

Lastly most E bike commuters are uneducated about how to commute by bike to say the least.  They are as thoughtless and dangerous as people in automobiles.  Eventually all Electric motor bikes will be licensed and regulated. Right after a few die. That's usually what it takes. 

Electric motor bikes on trails . It's here to stay . Get over it.

Think of all the money being saved . All those govt employee s in the tourism industry. We can lay them off yes. Provincial camp grounds are shut down right.? Obviously reservations for camping is not needed as only locals can camp right?  Tourism is not an essential service . 

My take : out door recreation is an essential need for people to stay healthy so they can be fit and be far more capable of fighting off a virus. 

Please : park in a quiet neighborhood and ride your bike to the trail entrance. 

Please do not stop or congregate at trail entrance or exit.  

Please do not stop on the trail and move your bike off the trail. 

Please be extra nice and courteous. Lots of inexperienced people wishing to enjoy the great out doors.

I can talk to the guys and gals that make the micro brews I like. I can get a sample and smell the wonderful aromas. That what I was doing when dispensaries were open just before legalized cannabis.  The quality is getting better for legal pot and strains with CBD are beginning to become popular. 

It's a weed . Very easy to grow . Auto seeds can be purchased one at a time for about 15$ autos are easy , all female just run light at 20 hours. A cheap Amazon led running 100 watts draw will work great . Cost about 100$ . 

Dispensaries , mail order , delivery , grow your own or your connection you have known forever. Plenty of choices. 

I find flowers at dispensaries are quite good but not exceptional.

To me braids are easy lines not created by the builder. There are alternative lines around stunts built by the trail builders. Then there are ( my oppinion) people who lack the skill and cut an easy line.  Entrails in Squamish suffers from this as well as every Shore trail. 

I'm the guy that diligently blocks off braids no matter how many times some pathetic twit removes the barrier. 

Strava is for self preening douchebag s .

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Posted by: Bull_Dozer

Posted by: FLATCH

Doesn’t matter where the city gets their money it’s the homeowners that are out of pocket

How much does North Van actually spend to maintain Fromme on an annual basis? I'm going to guess that no more than $10 of your annual property taxes goes to funding Fromme.

Also, do you never go to other areas outside of North Van and use their parking/park/etc? Using your logic I should probably go stand outside Stanley Park and give people a hard time who aren't Vancouver homeowners.

You don’t fucking get it do you, I am focussing on what comes out of the homeowners pocket not the fucking city.This is entirely about the homeowner, once again nothing to do with the fucking city. If you pay thousands of dollars every year on your property taxes wouldn’t you like to be able to park in front of your fucking house.

You can park in your yard. You don't own the streets every tax paying Canadian has the priveledge of utilizing our streets. It's a shame they are used as a parking lot.

For now the DNV is letting us get out side and enjoy the trails. 

When I see a hiker I get off my bike and walk into the bush. 

I do the same with bikers traveling towards me. 

Children look at me with curiosity. The parents would explain why but they are too busy to explain why I'm social distancing. ( sarcasm) 

I get out in the evening and bring my light with me. That said Fromme and Seymour are saturated with hikers . They need the outlet so I let them enjoy the trails. For now I'm avoiding those zones. 

The world is fucked up right now. Yet the land managers , for now, are letting us enjoy the forest. I'm am truly grateful and will happily do my part to reduce harm to others. 

Cam made a great point:

Smiles do not spread the virus but smiles can bring happiness and peace to others. 

BC has been an example to the rest of Canada and the world for reducing the amount of people infected. But at least for another month us mountain bikers need to think about the big picture and most of us are. 

Thank you.

Exelent explanation of virus transmission Tashi. 

My theory. People become infected with no symptoms. Then they hang out with close friends having no clue they are transferring the virus to a whole new group of people. How else did over 1000 BC residents get infected? 

Why is Park Royal parking lot full of cars? Are they shopping for essential goods?  

I go grocery shopping and watch people touch every item and then put them back. Door handles are exelent source of human contact. 

Ignorance spreads the virus thus I appreciate Tashis information and oppinion. 

Ride with a buddy? That's a huge risk. 

Shopping for anything but essential goods. ? Why? 

My advise, Ride solo , Ride with family but only if you all live in the same house.

From what I have read and I'm no expert, talking to friends at a close distance is probably the primary cause of virus infection. 

I still see small groups of friends all over the place happily chatting with no concerns about distance. 

I assume most people are acting responsible. Some are not. 

I personally stopped working as my client does not take the pandemic seriously. 

I am riding solo .

I shop for sustenance not material stuff. 

This pandemic is with us at least till June. I will be extra cautious verses getting upset that some people are blowing this out of proportion.