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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!!!"

I'm surprising my wife with a weekend away near Sechelt this weekend. I'm thinking of bringing our bikes, so I'm curious as to what zones folks recommend. We aren't going to be able to hit up Coast Gravity, but am looking for some 1-2 hr loops on mostly flowy intermediate trails. Expresso/John Deer-esque.

Any insights?

Yes DHR2. Aggressor, DHF, HR2 all wish they were as good as the DHR2.  Schwalbe world - Magic Mary rear - don't worry about rolling resistance. I'm sure the Assegai would be awesome aswell.

As to when they are done...that's a matter of personal preference. In my case, I wait for the knobs to start to tear 40% plus through - or be worn rounded on the center lugs. But I like a bit of "driftin" in the rear.

Give them a quick call, I know they had some Maidens they were renting earlier in the summer - they may have purged their stock though.

DHR2 on the rear - no question. 

The cornering is better with the DHF, but as mentioned above, braking is WAYYYYY better with the DHR2

Costal is pricey, Summit is good, and be sure to do a once-over on the bike before accepting so that you aren't feeling pushed into bald tires or padless brakes. Evolution is awesome, but $$ and they will take you for more cash if you break something and don't buy their insurance...

If you have the time and flexibility - Endless is the win.

Endless Biking in North Van if you can swing it.

The slabs at the start aren't too tough, and the off camber roots would be tough in the rain...but overall, I agree, not Tech Noir level of difficulty. Upper level black tech - I actually find Original Sin more difficult as a point of comparison.

Nickel,

I finally got to do a lap of Midgard - what an amazing trail. Its now my new favorite, whereas I typically spend my time on black flow/tech. I also have never ridden A-Line with less brake bumps than I did today. You guys are doing some masterful work. Kuddos all around!!

Side-note, "Sabertooth Horse" doesn't feel like a double-black... Not sure on the reasoning there.

Get ahold of Matt with Evolve bikes - he can spec bikes with DVO and has an OEM line-up.

matt@evolvebikes.ca

I wasn't a huge fan of the Auron. See my reviews in the Sticky above. I ended up getting rid of it after the testing/review. From what I understand, the Durolox may be a different story.

I can't say enough good things about the DVO Diamond - stiff and very tuneable for the clydesdale in each of us.