Silver Star Closing Weekend Stats
Sadly for mountain bike enthusiasts, the season has come grinding to a halt as the last of the Silver Star Bike Park trail signs and wooden features have been put to bed for the winter. Bikers looking for the silver lining to the end of biking season at Silver Star can harbor excitement in the fact there is only 240-plus days until the bike park reopens. Instead of a typical press release we wanted to show you a look at what our riders are running for bikes and parts in our park on a typical weekend day - don't worry there are videos from the season below too.
We were able to poll 100 riders to see what types of parts they are running and break it all down for you to enjoy. Below you'll find info on Frames, Forks, Rear Shocks, Tires, Brakes, Shifter and Rear Derailleur Combos, Helmets, Shoes, Armour, and Eyewear being used by everyday regular riders at Silver Star Resort in Vernon, British Columbia.
Bikes:
Forks:
Rear Shocks (Brand):
This past biking season was one that Mother Nature did her best to dampen the spirits of even the most ardent rider. It was the first season we have opened the doors of the bike park and received a dump of snow on opening day. Not only did the bike park witness a fresh dump opening day (and a week later), but the park opened with the largest amount of left over snow from the ski season it has ever had. Despite cool temperatures and a rainy start to the season the park was still very busy in early summer with dedicated riders who appreciated the tacky trails and the change from our usual hot sunny weather.
![Closing weekend at the Star.]()
Brakes:
Shifter and Rear Derailleur Set Ups:
Tires:
![Closing weekend at the Star.]()
Some of the season highlights from 2011, the first would definitely be the Two Wheel Festival featuring our first jump jam competition, a DH race and Ryan Leech’s trial show as well as Camp of Champions air bag jump and Norco’s 2012 demo fleet. It was a spectacular weekend and one we want to develop and grow next year. The second highlight of the season was the creation and opening of the new section of Pro Star – aptly named Walk the Line. This new section picked up right where last year’s section left off and has the high end rider just loving it! “We are committed to upgrading and always evolving the bike park to further our reputation as one of the top bike parks in B.C.”, said Ian Galbraith, summer business manager for Silver Star.
Silver Star plans to keep adding to the bike park increasing the trail offerings in the future to keep Silver Star Bike Park as one of the best places to ride your bike. Next season Challenger one of our beginner progressive trails is earmarked to get an upgrade and revamp top to bottom. Likewise, Rock Star is going to get some rework above the paved path to put in a new section of jumps and much more has been planned out.
Shoes (Brand):
Helmets:
All and all this has been a fantastic season for the bike park. Despite the cold and wet start to summer we are very pleased with the season and consider it very successful, noted Galbraith. Even in an economy that is struggling like it is Silver Star Bike Park has created a great reputation with riders and an amazing relationship with those riders to keep them coming back to enjoy the trails. We have a deep gratitude to our dedicated riders and especially our seasons pass holders who support the bike park and we want to keep repaying them by upgrading the park and maintaining the trails to the highest standard, commented Cam Sorensen, head of trail crew for Silver Star Bike Park. We had an amazing finishing day on Sunday when the sun came out in the afternoon and the trails were in incredible shape. What a way to finish a great season continued Sorensen.
“We would really like to thank some of our partners that helped make this summer so successful. A big thanks to Vernon Toyota one of our great corporate partners, Norco Bikes who is an integral part of our summer operation and Dakine, as well as Fox for helping us out with our rental armour all of whom are a one of a kind bike park partner. Of course our biggest thanks goes out to all the dedicated riders who love riding here. We look forward to seeing you all next year!” commented Galbraith.
![Closing weekend at the Star.]()
Even with some rain on the final weekend, riders filled hotels and the trails.
Armor Brand/Model:
Eyewear (Brand):
The following Pinkbike users will be getting a swag pack in the mail for their participation in this poll, thanks for your time:
YKBiker
Halfstep
MonicaFillmore
Frorider
What do you think of the results from our poll at Silver Star Resort? Have you ridden here? Are you already planning your trip for 2012?
We were able to poll 100 riders to see what types of parts they are running and break it all down for you to enjoy. Below you'll find info on Frames, Forks, Rear Shocks, Tires, Brakes, Shifter and Rear Derailleur Combos, Helmets, Shoes, Armour, and Eyewear being used by everyday regular riders at Silver Star Resort in Vernon, British Columbia.
| Rocky Mountain Flatline (all years) | 10% |
| Giant Glory (all years) | 7% |
| Specialized Demo 7 (all years) | 6% |
| Kona Stinky (all years) | 4% |
| Transition TR450 | 4% |
| Specialized Demo 8 (all years) | 3% |
| Mongoose Boot'R | 3% |
| Norco Shore (all years) | 3% |
| Trek Session (all years) | 3% |
| Devinci Frantik | 2% |
| Devinci Wilson (all years) | 2% |
| Giant Reign X | 2% |
| Intense 6.6 | 2% |
| Norco A-Line (all years) | 2% |
| Norco 6 (all years) | 2% |
| Norco Team DH (all years) | 2% |
| Rocky Mountain Switch (all years) | 2% |
| Rocky Mountain Slayer (all years) | 2% |
| Santa Cruz Nomad Carbon | 2% |
| Santa Cruz V10 (all years) | 2% |
| Specialized Enduro (all years) | 2% |
| Specialized SX Trail (all years) | 2% |
| Transition Bottle Rocket | 2% |
| Transition Syren | 2% |
| Trek Scratch | 2% |
| Balfa 2-Step | 1% |
| Brody Devo | 1% |
| Brody Diablo | 1% |
| Brody Nemesis | 1% |
| Brody Thumper | 1% |
| Commencal Supreme DH | 1% |
| Cove STD | 1% |
| Devinci Saguaro | 1% |
| Giant Reign 6 | 1% |
| Haro V3 | 1% |
| Intense UZI | 1% |
| Jamis Parker | 1% |
| Knolly Delirium | 1% |
| Kona Dawg | 1% |
| Kona Shonky | 1% |
| Kona Stab | 1% |
| LaPierre Team DH | 1% |
| Marin | 1% |
| Norco 4 Hun | 1% |
| Norco Atomic | 1% |
| Norco Truax | 1% |
| Rocky Mountain Flow | 1% |
| Scott FR20 | 1% |
| Specialized Big Hit | 1% |
| Transition TR250 | 1% |
Forks:
| RockShox Boxxer (all models) | 19% |
| RockShox Totem (all models) | 18% |
| Fox 36 (all models) | 17% |
| Marzocchi 888 (all models) | 13% |
| Fox 40 (all models) | 11% |
| Marzocchi 66 (all models) | 9% |
| Marzocchi 55 (all models) | 3% |
| Manitou Dorado | 2% |
| RockShox Lyric (all models) | 2% |
| Marzocchi Z1 | 1% |
| Marzocchi Super T | 1% |
| Marzocchi Monster T | 1% |
| Marzocchi DJ1 | 1% |
| Marzocchi 4X | 1% |
| Manitou Travis | 1% |
Rear Shocks (Brand):
| Fox | 69% |
| Marzocchi | 12% |
| RockShox | 8% |
| Manitou | 5% |
| Elka | 3% |
| Hard Tail | 2% |
| Specialized | 1% |
This past biking season was one that Mother Nature did her best to dampen the spirits of even the most ardent rider. It was the first season we have opened the doors of the bike park and received a dump of snow on opening day. Not only did the bike park witness a fresh dump opening day (and a week later), but the park opened with the largest amount of left over snow from the ski season it has ever had. Despite cool temperatures and a rainy start to the season the park was still very busy in early summer with dedicated riders who appreciated the tacky trails and the change from our usual hot sunny weather.
| Avid Elixir (all models) | 30% |
| Avid Juicy (all models) | 21% |
| Avid Code (all models) | 17% |
| Shimano Saint | 10% |
| Hayes Stroker (all models) | 5% |
| Hayes Nine | 4% |
| Hope (all models) | 3% |
| Formula One | 3% |
| Shimano Deore | 1% |
| Hayes El Camino | 1% |
| Hygia Aspire | 1% |
| Hayes Mag | 1% |
| Tektro | 1% |
| Shimano XT | 1% |
| Custom | 1% |
Shifter and Rear Derailleur Set Ups:
| SRAM X9 (9 speed) | 31% |
| Shimano Saint (9 speed) | 15% |
| SRAM X7 (9 speed) | 15% |
| Shimano XT (9 speed) | 11% |
| SRAM X0 (9 speed) | 10% |
| Shimano LX (9 speed) | 5% |
| Single Speed | 5% |
| Shimano Deore (9 speed) | 3% |
| Shimano SLX (9 speed) | 3% |
| Shimano Alivio (9 speed) | 1% |
| Shimano Ultegra (9 speed) | 1% |
Tires:
| Maxxis Minion (all models) | 43% |
| Kenda Nevegal | 19% |
| Maxxis Highroller | 9% |
| Specialized Chunder | 3% |
| WTB Wolverine | 3% |
| Schwalbe Big Betty | 2% |
| Kenda Excavator | 2% |
| Intense Edge | 2% |
| WTB Prowler | 2% |
| Continental Kaiser | 2% |
| Bontrager Big Earl | 1% |
| WTB Dissent | 1% |
| Maxxis Ignitor | 1% |
| Maxxis Lust | 1% |
| Schwalbe Muddy Mary | 1% |
| Kenda Small Block 8 | 1% |
| Specialized Clutch | 1% |
| WTB Timberwolf | 1% |
| Tioga White Tiger | 1% |
| Panaracer (all models) | 1% |
| Michelin (all models) | 1% |
| Specialized Eskar | 1% |
| Kenda Kinetics | 1% |
Some of the season highlights from 2011, the first would definitely be the Two Wheel Festival featuring our first jump jam competition, a DH race and Ryan Leech’s trial show as well as Camp of Champions air bag jump and Norco’s 2012 demo fleet. It was a spectacular weekend and one we want to develop and grow next year. The second highlight of the season was the creation and opening of the new section of Pro Star – aptly named Walk the Line. This new section picked up right where last year’s section left off and has the high end rider just loving it! “We are committed to upgrading and always evolving the bike park to further our reputation as one of the top bike parks in B.C.”, said Ian Galbraith, summer business manager for Silver Star.
Silver Star plans to keep adding to the bike park increasing the trail offerings in the future to keep Silver Star Bike Park as one of the best places to ride your bike. Next season Challenger one of our beginner progressive trails is earmarked to get an upgrade and revamp top to bottom. Likewise, Rock Star is going to get some rework above the paved path to put in a new section of jumps and much more has been planned out.
| 5.10 | 34% |
| DC | 8% |
| Vans | 8% |
| Nike | 7% |
| Etnies | 6% |
| Fire Fly | 4% |
| Merrell | 4% |
| Osiris | 4% |
| Six Six One | 3% |
| Specialized | 3% |
| Element | 2% |
| ES | 2% |
| Fallen | 2% |
| Adidas | 1% |
| Airwalks | 1% |
| Columbia | 1% |
| DVS | 1% |
| Fox | 1% |
| Lake | 1% |
| Oakley | 1% |
| Salomon | 1% |
Helmets:
| Giro Remedy | 26% |
| Bell Drop | 13% |
| Troy Lee Designs D3 | 11% |
| Fox Rampage | 9% |
| Fox V3 Moto | 8% |
| Kali (all models) | 6% |
| 661 EVO | 6% |
| Specialized (all models) | 5% |
| Troy Lee Designs D2 | 5% |
| Mace | 2% |
| Giro Switchblade | 1% |
| Giro Zen | 1% |
| IXS | 1% |
| POC | 1% |
| Protec | 1% |
| 661 Stryker | 1% |
| THE | 1% |
| Urge | 1% |
| Fox Flux | 1% |
All and all this has been a fantastic season for the bike park. Despite the cold and wet start to summer we are very pleased with the season and consider it very successful, noted Galbraith. Even in an economy that is struggling like it is Silver Star Bike Park has created a great reputation with riders and an amazing relationship with those riders to keep them coming back to enjoy the trails. We have a deep gratitude to our dedicated riders and especially our seasons pass holders who support the bike park and we want to keep repaying them by upgrading the park and maintaining the trails to the highest standard, commented Cam Sorensen, head of trail crew for Silver Star Bike Park. We had an amazing finishing day on Sunday when the sun came out in the afternoon and the trails were in incredible shape. What a way to finish a great season continued Sorensen.
“We would really like to thank some of our partners that helped make this summer so successful. A big thanks to Vernon Toyota one of our great corporate partners, Norco Bikes who is an integral part of our summer operation and Dakine, as well as Fox for helping us out with our rental armour all of whom are a one of a kind bike park partner. Of course our biggest thanks goes out to all the dedicated riders who love riding here. We look forward to seeing you all next year!” commented Galbraith.
| 661 Kyle Strait | 28% |
| Fox Launch Pro | 12% |
| Race Face (all models) | 11% |
| Troy Lee Designs T- Bones | 11% |
| Roach (all models) | 10% |
| None | 8% |
| Alpine Stars (all models) | 5% |
| Beast (all models) | 3% |
| Mace (all models) | 3% |
| Kali (all models) | 2% |
| Leatt | 2% |
| Combat (all models) | 1% |
| Dianese (all models) | 1% |
| MEC | 1% |
| POC | 1% |
| RockGarden | 1% |
Eyewear (Brand):
| Oakley | 29% |
| Smith | 22% |
| None | 21% |
| Fox | 9% |
| Ryders | 4% |
| Spy | 4% |
| Adidas | 2% |
| Scott | 2% |
| VZ | 1% |
| Giro | 1% |
| IXS | 1% |
| POC | 1% |
| RockGarden | 1% |
| Safety Glasses | 1% |
| Specialized | 1% |
The following Pinkbike users will be getting a swag pack in the mail for their participation in this poll, thanks for your time:
Halfstep
MonicaFillmore
Frorider
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Have to say I did have a little laugh at "I rode with no pants"
Does the statistics of most used bikes include rentals?
If so, if the Rocky Mountain Flatline is what they rent out...Then that would be a lil unfair to the other brands.
I'm sure I'd ride better without a helmet, but thats a risk I'm not willing to take. Same with eye protection. If Iost my sight, my career, my biking and my skiing would all be over. NOT worth the risk IMO
Also, I try not to land face first into anything except my pillow and _____.
I will be there next year