sweaman2
- Member since Mar 1, 2014 O+
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Calgary , Alberta - 3 Followers
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sweaman2 mattwragg's article
Apr 25, 2024 at 8:25
Apr 25, 2024
Opinion: The Fight for the Future of Our Mountains
If e-bikes are going to be the mechanism that allows greater access then surely it makes sense for the manufacturers to do some education of buyers around potential pitfalls.
This has been my big concern around e-bikes... in their quest for sales most manufacturers have just ignored the potential implications around access and conservancy... I recall a manufacturer demo riding e-bikes straight past a "no motorized vehicles" sign stating it didn't apply to them....
However in this case I'm not sure if e-bikes are the actual problem so much as not getting all your permits lined up correctly and using a permanent marker on tress. Both of which I only have limited sympathy for....
sweaman2 TheInsideLine's article
Jan 11, 2024 at 14:21
Jan 11, 2024
The Inside Line Announces Tonton Fat Bike
It's in the foothills of the Rockies near Calgary so not a huge snow pack. With a bit of packing down quite a few of the "summer" trails can be ridden.
No skin tracks. Not enough snow most of the time for touring where the riding is happening.
sweaman2 mikekazimer's article
Nov 6, 2023 at 10:58
Nov 6, 2023
Review: Rocky Mountain Slayer C50
Can someone elaborate on why (or how) chainstay length affects comparability with UDH and Transmission. Is it chainline? Something in a flip chip at the rear axle?
sweaman2 henryquinney's article
Oct 16, 2023 at 19:56
Oct 16, 2023
The Pinkbike Podcast: Episode 201 - Wyn Masters on Privateers, Enduro, & Staying Authentic
Coming from UK and now being in Canada I frequently get it "wrong". It's even spoken differently.
