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Those are the Carve elbow pads you're referring to ? I've got the IXS Flow Zip knee pads, and I absolutely love them. If the elbow guards work as well, I may need to track down a pair. I've got fairly skinny arms, but the dual straps probably help

I love the Flow Zip knees, as they are super comfy, always stay in place, and I can put them on without removing any footwear.

This is my issue. With relatively skinny arms, I've never found something the the right combo of stays-in-place, and not-super-bulky. Knee pads aren't a problem in the same way.

Same. I've got time for most things Barelli, and look forward to the Podcast after work. 

That said, the video is probably the funniest thing I've seen all year, I can't believe that didn't float around the circuit a bit more in 2013!

"They have two zippered pockets, a zippered crotch, a zipper fly, and...". 

I'm assuming the zippered crotch and fly are the same feature mentioned twice? Or are they really doubling down on the gender inclusive features these days?

As someone who's been mountain biking in BC for 20 years, but only moved to the shore 4 years ago, I find around 25% of Bookwus to be absolutely and completely terrifying. 

There are certain aspects of Shore riding that the Locs just have completely dialed. the Slow Jank Jedi.

I think this, and city commuting, are ideal reasons for using an ebike. I've certainly got my opinions on whether they are an appropriate alternative for recreational mountain biking, but it makes perfect sense for building.

Pretty disappointed that we can't view the race in Canada. Any idea of what creates these licensing issues this year, as opposed to other years, where it seems as though every UCI race is available?

@prairiedirt: Apparently all the difference is in the levers. I've had people tell me that swapping the levers with a better Guides will bring them back to life, as the calipers are the same as the better Guides. Screw that though, it's not like new levers are easy/cheap to come by.

"Ripmo AF owners should be pissed and Ibis should be embarrassed." 

I mostly agree, but I don't quite feel as strongly as that. I'm not aware of the relative OEM price difference between the two brake sets, and I know they were super hard pressed to come under the 3K USD price point, with a good suspension spec. Not many companies could offer that at the time, and that was clearly their goal. Perhaps that adds a fairly insignificant amount to the sticker price, but without knowing the behind-the-scenes goings-on, I don't know what the factors in that decision might have been (but I doubt it was assumptions about abilities). Perhaps Sram, after finding out that their production Guide-T came in well below expected performance, was basically giving away that component. Who really knows?

If that's the case, you'll also be able to find Deore brakes for cheaper than $200. Andrew uses MSRP, and of course you can usually find stuff cheaper somewhere.

Yeah, do it. You won't be disappointed. It's also really good to use on material that needs to retain some stretch, as it stretches pretty well when cured.  For best results, Isopropyl alcohol to clean the surfaces before you use it, and a wet finger allows you to spread it without making a mess.

E6000 is an automotive sealant of the shoo-goo type. Use it like shoo goo, but it actually works and is amazingly strong. Cheap at Canadian Tire.

My pair of AM9s are still rocking after 3 solid seasons. I've also replaced the laces once with MEC Solomans, and patched up a few things with the ultra goo, but they'll have at least another season in them.

Confirmed: https://www.facebook.com/groups/findoakleynorthvancouver/?hc_location=ufi

I had to do some digging, but according to this post, Oakly was found safe an hour ago!

https://www.facebook.com/groups/488117378041717/

My GF and friends went looking yesterday, still at large.

100% agreed with what cerealkilla_ wrote... 

But I'll add: Aside from ebikes attracting the "jerks" perhaps more than a regular bike would, they are also attracting complete beginners. And although they may not intend to act in a "jerk manner" the natural progressive nature of traditional mountain biking (beginning on lower/shorter trails, not having the fitness to blow past others) tended to keep those people somewhat in check until they have gained more knowledge of the nuances and etiquette of the sport. The popularity of Ebikes has "short-circuited" that natural process in many cases.

The "aggressive ebike jerk" on the uphill has been an issue I've been struggling with a surprising amount, mostly since the start of Covid times. I think a lot of people pulled the trigger, after either being very infrequent mountain bikers, or always having thought it was something they wanted to get into. Either way, there's way more people on them over the last 6 months, and a lot of those folks don't have experience with the etiquette side of the sport. I was amazed to encounter this same situation on 4(!) consecutive rides up No Quarter on Fromme in May (why wouldn't you ebike up the fire road??). And let me tell you, after being practically pushed off the trail at your upper cardio threshold, it's not the easiest time to play the good samaritan, love thy neighbour, "just glad everyone's out here", free instructional guide to the motorized newbies. I don't give a flying F how you get up the hill, but have a bit of respect for the fact that people are working their asses off to accomplish the same thing. And yeah, don't be a dick, ESPECIALLY if you aren't even getting out of breath or breaking a sweat whilst being a dick.

Squamish is a great place to ride, and I think that every riding area in the Sea2Sky is seeing an uptick of use from all types of riders during the Covid times. None of the issues there are absent on the Shore, but I think issues in Squamish may get noticed a bit more because it's so friendly to all rider types/skill levels, and is right in the middle of the Sea2Sky sandwich.

Posted by: DanL

Can confirm it's open now - what's the story with Hyannis/Old Buck ?

Seymour and Cypress park were officially slated to open today... So I'd assume they are open. Not sure about the lot at the bottom of Old Buck, but I'd assume that's part of Seymour.

Posted by: Xorrox

The last time I was up on Seymour they still had a closed sign at the top of Corkscrew. While I understand why they might not want vehicle access up the mountain (for the reason you mentioned), there is absolutely 0 reason to close trails. At the very least, they should open all self powered trail access and the Old Buck parking lot.

I agree with trail access, but that tiny section of Corkscrew is only closed because the park is closed. They aren't really enforcing that at all, because they know that none of the mountain bikers they let past the gate-check (and there are LOTS!) are coming back down the same way. They are mostly turning a blind eye, with regards to the Corkscrew access.

As for the parking lot, I don't necessarily agree. I think parking lots are the highest risk areas, when it comes to the people being outdoors. The Safeway 2 blocks down has tonnes of parking, even allowing extra spots between cars in most cases, as has been the case since the park closure.