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Such a good beer!

I've got 2 years on a set of 30mm Turbines...and I'm not a twig, nor do I pick the best lines. 

The rims are solid and very durable. I run ARDs and have had no issues with the rim aside from the odd dent that can be worked back into shape. 

The wheels track really well (when the spokes are tight). As for the hub, the engagement is great and I have to admit they are very easy to maintain. I rode them for over a year without the weather seal, because I damaged it (not recommended). I just replaced the pawls and freehub body after they were skipping due to wearing away from grime (remember no weather seal) and it was an easy process.

Good note about side-load risk on a shock. 

I don't think that is an aspect that many folks think about when selecting a bike and/or shock. An editorial about the forces a shock sees may be of interest. Which suspension design places extra stresses (not uppy-downy ones) on the shock assembly vs. others? Why is coil better than air for side-loading? Do we assume the shock spec'd with the bike is the best design for longevity and not just riding performance? What are some signs to watch out for? I'm sure there are other questions that newbs all the way to expert riders would appreciate.

Running dual Nukeproof ARDs on Assegai/DHRII (EXO+) no issues for my 220# Clydesdaleness on the shore. I did shorten them a bit as they do swell a bit.

The only flat I've had was due to a snapped spoke pushing through the rim-tape...not an insert-related failure.

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".

semi-related - Non-OEM brake pads for shimano - who is using what and with what level of success?

I've used Disco and Loam Goat, the Loam's have good stopping power with my Zee's, but are very loud.

yeah, MEC have stopped with the tire bin - so I've been taking mine to Cove or out back at Comor.

Arthur at Suspension Therapy - I've done two bikes with him - I wouldn't look elsewhere.

Buy/sell being a cost is backwards in my view. The fact that its free drives traffic - I have diverted many non-obsessed friends to the PB buy and sell and they have ended up enjoying the content thereafter.

With the lack of rain, is the park pretty clapped out?

How is Creekside doing?

Posted by: mudhoney

A few of us proposed building a trail connecting over to Upper Severed (rather than having to fully climb back up and then bomb down the Powerline). Ride upper Dale's, take the Connector Connector, pedal up a little, and cruise on singletrack right to the Upper Severed trailhead.

Great idea - in the words of Nike "Just do it". Yes I know that's a bad idea...however...

You builders do such an amazing job - thank you for all you do. It is truly unfortunate that we seem to have so very many barriers to increase MTB accessibility and usability in our amazing backyard.

Nickel - is Garbo/Creekside still looking good to open this weekend? Any chance of their opening on Friday instead (I've got a day off)?

Cheers,

We are getting so scientific... "over-cooked", "facked"...love it.

I figured that the discoloration wasn't an issue unless I had a performance problem. I sanded and re-bedded some pads the other day after they were absolutely howling. They were quiet during the bedding process, so I am hopeful.

I've heard the comment before, but never seen an explanation. I understand that rotors are finished when they get thin, are horribly warped beyond truing or horribly gouged.  However, I do have some discoloration (browning) that fades inside of the brake-contact area. I would guess that this could be heat-related - hence the "cooked" comment. Brake power is fine -  rear, 180mm rotors on Zee brakes.