Official Vernon Riders Thread

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Official Vernon Riders Thread
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flag vernonjeff
Posted: Aug 31, 2014 at 23:48 Quote
well the s/c is out for a few days. turns out i can fly but its the landing is another story. that sender on gnar was a killer today. wet on the corner and couldnt get enough speed into. was hoping for the best but instead blew out the rear shock and at least a couple of spokes. landed it like a boss though and avoided the stump. So i guess i have that going for me.
flag thekrow4jc
O+
Posted: Sep 1, 2014 at 7:32 Quote
Just found the most important resource online for all your ride stoke needs. Watch a few of these beauties before you pedal and you'll be sure to hammer out some enduro like Cedric Gracia!

http://enduromtb.tv/en/

You can thank me with beer later for sharing such a solid collection of enduro. I"m now going to be lost for days with drool dripping down my cheeks at the brightly colours enduro rigs and fanny packs. See you in a few weeks when I come out of my enduro coma.
flag vernonjeff
Posted: Sep 1, 2014 at 8:14 Quote
thekrow4jc wrote:
Just found the most important resource online for all your ride stoke needs. Watch a few of these beauties before you pedal and you'll be sure to hammer out some enduro like Cedric Gracia!

http://enduromtb.tv/en/

You can thank me with beer later for sharing such a solid collection of enduro. I"m now going to be lost for days with drool dripping down my cheeks at the brightly colours enduro rigs and fanny packs. See you in a few weeks when I come out of my enduro coma.

im going to start going after work again at least once a week. usually get out there about 7 or 7:30 so bring lights.

http://www.turnerbikes.com/bike/models/turner/dhr

something to fap to. sorry xb.. its not a bike representation of a fat chick...
flag gnarbar
Posted: Sep 1, 2014 at 8:20 Quote
there's not many bikes I'd ride but a DHR is one of them. a proper DH rig, made for the gnar trails with arguably one of the best suspension designs out there
flag neptuak
Posted: Sep 1, 2014 at 9:34 Quote
vernonjeff wrote:
neptuak wrote:
So, what's Tombstone like? Going to be doing the ride from Cosens Bay parking lot up Stone Free, HRT, etc then over to Big Ed. Just wondering what to expect on Tombstone?

technical AM. have to rachet it alot, short rock shoots, small climbs.. its not bad.

Thanks! That sounds like my kinda riding!
flag shredb4dead
Posted: Sep 1, 2014 at 11:49 Quote
thekrow4jc wrote:
Just found the most important resource online for all your ride stoke needs. Watch a few of these beauties before you pedal and you'll be sure to hammer out some enduro like Cedric Gracia!

http://enduromtb.tv/en/

You can thank me with beer later for sharing such a solid collection of enduro. I"m now going to be lost for days with drool dripping down my cheeks at the brightly colours enduro rigs and fanny packs. See you in a few weeks when I come out of my enduro coma.

Blatant violation.
Clearly to many uses of the word Enduro in one post.
(5 if you count the link)
A stop using foul language like fanny pack. Razz
flag thekrow4jc
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Posted: Sep 1, 2014 at 12:08 Quote
shredb4dead wrote:
thekrow4jc wrote:
Just found the most important resource online for all your ride stoke needs. Watch a few of these beauties before you pedal and you'll be sure to hammer out some enduro like Cedric Gracia!

http://enduromtb.tv/en/

You can thank me with beer later for sharing such a solid collection of enduro. I"m now going to be lost for days with drool dripping down my cheeks at the brightly colours enduro rigs and fanny packs. See you in a few weeks when I come out of my enduro coma.

Blatant violation.
Clearly to many uses of the word Enduro in one post.
(5 if you count the link)
A stop using foul language like fanny pack. Razz

FANNY PACKFANNY PACKFANNY PACKFANNY PACKFANNY PACKFANNY PACKFANNY PACKFANNY PACKFANNY PACKFANNY PACKFANNY PACKFANNY PACKFANNY PACKFANNY PACKFANNY PACKFANNY PACK

ENDURO FANNY PACKFANNY PACKFANNY PACK Enduro FANNY PACKFANNY PACKFANNY PACK
FANNY PACK
FANNY PACK
FANNY PACK

ENDURO

Go enduro yourself Razz
flag gnarbar
Posted: Sep 1, 2014 at 15:48 Quote
Enduro would get more respect from me if:

it consisted of hundreds of MTB' ers who gathered at the foot of a mountain, before drinking several shots of liquor then freestyle rampaging all over a trail network, dressed at forest creatures carrying backpacks of chilled beer, who rode til they were exhausted before ending the event at the parking lot to drink more beer and eat poutine. voluntary donations wold be made and the pot of cash split equally between the local MTB club, war veterans, homeless shelters and XB's new shed fund

that might have a bit more self respect than the herding of egotistical me-me-me subservient corporate sheep and vast MTB industry marketing scam that enduro is

enduro
lol
sheeple
flag vernonjeff
Posted: Sep 1, 2014 at 17:19 Quote
gnarbar wrote:
Enduro would get more respect from me if:

it consisted of hundreds of MTB' ers who gathered at the foot of a mountain, before drinking several shots of liquor then freestyle rampaging all over a trail network, dressed at forest creatures carrying backpacks of chilled beer, who rode til they were exhausted before ending the event at the parking lot to drink more beer and eat poutine. voluntary donations wold be made and the pot of cash split equally between the local MTB club, war veterans, homeless shelters and XB's new shed fund

that might have a bit more self respect than the herding of egotistical me-me-me subservient corporate sheep and vast MTB industry marketing scam that enduro is

enduro
lol
sheeple

its like porn... enduro is like watching the whole movie when all you need is about 7 minutes or so of the good stuff.
flag shredb4dead
Posted: Sep 2, 2014 at 22:43 Quote
We would like to get some bodies out for trail work in Noble Canyon on Sunday Sept. 21st.
Come on out and lend a pick on some gravity oriented trails.
Trails for the season after Silver Star closes.
Sharing the email below from NOCS. (North Okanagan Trail Society)

NOCS Members,
Come on out for a Fun Time at the Fall Nobles Canyon Trail Day on Sept 21st 2014. Sponsored by Dr. Sean Bicknell @ Pleasant Valley Dental
We will be doing work and maintenance on all trails in the Noble Canyon trail network. We will also be sending a crew to work on AJ Cleary and friends trail "The Flying Squirrel". The trail has seen better days as of late and NOCS wants to bring it back to the great downhill trail the original builders intended it to be!

There will be an awesome BBQ / Social time after the trail day beside the creek in Nobles Canyon, with Bonn Fire and music. There will be Burgers, Smokies, Snacks, Non-Alcoholic beverages all sponsored by Dr. Sean Bicknell @Pleasant Valley Dental.
Please bring hand tools if you have some you are willing to use, We could use: PICKS, rakes, Shovels, Gord Hoes. It will be a great time come on out and support a great cause!

Details:

When: Sunday, September, 21st, 2014

What Time: Meet Nobles Canyon 9:30 am / BBQ 4pm

Where: Roughly 2kms up Nobles Canyon Road, Lavington, BC. (Look for tents / Group)

http://Map: https://goo.gl/maps/yddx3

photo
flag vernonjeff
Posted: Sep 3, 2014 at 7:12 Quote
hey all. so some of you know im bike shopping. this stuff is expensive. since i am taxed into third world status and i have kids i am now accepting donations so i can buy this

photo

i will take cans, bottles, garage sale material, odd jobs, cash, cheques or credit cards. for once in your life donate to a worthy cause...
flag ridayobike
Posted: Sep 3, 2014 at 8:45 Quote
That bike is junk. 100% un tested flexy garbage FORK. That bike frame has the worst track record ever in mtb for failures. Pure over priced garbage. Throw on some re-branded 3 times over Chineese knock off carbon wheel set waaaay over priced and you have a winner.

Get a job that pays, VJ, ride moar.
#@Alberta-Oilsandsjobs.com
flag shredb4dead
Posted: Sep 3, 2014 at 9:43 Quote
I think the fork would perform great.
However I would have reservations about not having local service/parts for it.
It would be like Willie-d's Manatee fork.
No parts at local shops.
Have to send it away for service.
At least that's what he was told.

I like all the "other" options DVO, X-fusion, BOS, etc.
I think they would be great products.
But who wants to be without a ride for weeks if something goes wrong in the middle of the season?
Until they get their goods/parts in local shops I will have to pass and stick with Rockshox, Fox or Marz.

Does anyone on here have something other than the big three for forks?
Maybe you could shed a different light on servicing them.
I'm just speculating.
flag gnarbar
Posted: Sep 3, 2014 at 9:49 Quote
man up VJ
head north
live the dream
flag ridayobike
Posted: Sep 3, 2014 at 9:50 Quote
shredb4dead wrote:
I think the fork would perform great.
However I would have reservations about not having local service/parts for it.
It would be like Willie-d's Manatee fork.
No parts at local shops.
Have to send it away for service.
At least that's what he was told.

I like all the "other" options DVO, X-fusion, BOS, etc.
I think they would be great products.
But who wants to be without a ride for weeks if something goes wrong in the middle of the season?
Until they get their goods/parts in local shops I will have to pass and stick with Rockshox, Fox or Marz.

Does anyone on here have something other than the big three for forks?
Maybe you could shed a different light on servicing them.
I'm just speculating.

Did he speak with all 3 shops on the Manipoo thing? Some bike shops in BC suck at certain things, does not mean it cant be done... Take the time seek out the local expert. Never go by what 1 hack tells you.
... Depending on how bad it was mangled, theres even some posters on here that can service those things
(g123)

 


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