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I discovered this hack a few years ago - adult elbow pads can also be cheaper than kids knee pads.

I agree with a previous comment though, soft-pads (a la D3O) are better than hard shells. Depending on the design and strap locations, I have found having my grom wear tall socks help manage hot-spots. 

The other key aspect is for parents to be the example - wear your knee pads and show how they don't bother you - your little-un will want to follow suit...cause you are still cool in their eyes.

it looks "slabulous"

Where on the shore is that giant slab?

Waiting for the DVO solution :) the bolt-on one included in the fork is just too short.

I was going to say the opposite Pete. With less folks on the road, I've been seeing more and more reckless driving (speeding, crossing lanes without signaling, charging orange/red lights). Rumor has it that the RCMP have reduced their staffing in half to allow for sickness...so patrols are potentially down.

I agree that we need to be responsible in the MTB world, and for those riding on the road, I'd be extra vigilant (and visible) because there are some crazies out there.

I like this format of review, short, sweet and clear. "Here is all the stuff I'm trying out at the moment".

I've got a few bars at 755 or so that I could easily part with (31.8 diameter). PM me if interested.

Yeah #4 gets my vote

I've always wondered if you could generate some power from the stationary trainer.

"Oh my god, oh my god, oh my god, did you see that!!!"

what I have readily available. :)

I'm gonna go a step further - I live just down the street, so I'm wondering if I can make it home. :)

Usually an Expresso stage

I need to try the highschool/hyannis one.

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What's the story on the freeride trail built around Deep Cove that supposedly involved falling a significant number of live trees (firs or cedars I forget). Hearing that was surprising and kind of doubt it? Really, trail builders are falling significant trees by hand? And the trailbuilder had to participate in remedial justice process...

I found this concerning aswell and was surprised that it had even occurred. The unfortunate reality is that it only takes one or two rogue builders that don't understand policy or recognize potential impact to the environment to screw things up for everyone else...but if more trails were allowed to be built, then perhaps rogue builders would not do their own thing. Tis a self-perpetuating cycle that in my view works better with allowing for more building. Look at other municipalities where building is more frequent/easy/common...they have less illegal trails - go figure.

Wait wait, we are talking politics, logic doesn't always compute.

Trying to get a single 24" DHF or DHR tire for my kid for xmas. Jenson is back-ordered for weeks.

Does anyone have one laying around that they would sell or know of any local shops with some stock? (no I haven't had a chance to call around yet).

COVID is skewing that mindset - people are going directly from home to/from the trails. This is a temporary situation that I hope is seen as such.

After listening to the recording, I am generally encouraged by the mindset of the DNV. There is a general understanding of the importance that the trails play in our identity as a community and they are invested in making sure that the network is sustainably maintained. Now lets see the $$ and actions follow, but this seemed like a good start to me. I think the speakers from the public helped and yes, a few standouts were very well spoken.

Somewhat related, it is awesome to hear that we flooded the DNV email inbox advocating for mountain biking on the shore. There was acknowledgement that we are a vocal and a well organized sport (under the NSMBA umbrella), so we need to continue be the example of what good looks like, be part of the solution and play nice with all other trail users. I'm sure we all don't want council to start seeing mountain biking as a "thorn in their side".  

We don't say it enough - kudos to the NSMBA

Could anyone provide a summary of how the council meeting went last night?

where did you order them from?

We just bought a new car for 19k cdn (pre-tax) - turbo engine, nice model with all the bells and whistles... I couldn't fathom spending $20k on a bike.