[manimal]

Stephen Luke and Andy D invited me up to SS with them this weekend. I'm so stoked and could hardly get anything done at work today. The weather looks like it's going to be perfect, calling for uppers 60's and sunny all weekend

that is all. i'll post again when i get back


edit:
full write up:

http://ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=210075

 

[JeffD]

Excellent, you'll have a blast. Full details expected.

 

[vinnycactus]

this weekend will be my first time there as well.

 

[drkenan]

You guys are definitely in for a good time. It's unfortunatel that the Western Territory lift won't be running though (at least I don't think so).

 

[rewster]

snowshoe sucks, i wouldn't waste the time if i were you fellas

chya, right! see all you biatches there closing weekend

 

[Mikedsx]

I expect a full report w/pics and look for Sam Hill. I heard he's there testing a Demo.

 

[3MORESTITCHES]

Sounds like a really cool group to hang out with. You guys have BIG FUN!!!

 

[manimal]

holy friggin cow that was fun! full write up to come but it's almost midnight, i just got home and the chili i had for lunch is knockin' at the door

teaser shots

 

[mattmatt86]

damn when did that wallride thingy get built?

 

[bballboy388]

Is that from the new Redbull trail on the eastern side!?

 

[Mikedsx]

OMG

 

[DHPeteinSC]

Damn!! Thats HUGE! hope there is good run in to that.

 

[Streamline]

WHAT! They did not have that wallride there when we went earlier this year. Damn them!

 

[manimal]

wallride is part of the redbull course. trevyn said it'll be open this weekend.

i'm still working on the full write up and sorting through pics.

sat evening, pre-dinner relax session

also, there was a 6 yr old up there named phillip who was rocking missing link and powerline on a FS 20" scott. his dad had it modded out similar to how i have noah's hardtail with the converted full size fork and big tires. i was worried that getting to missing link and powerline would be too steep for noah but if this 6 yr old can hang...i know noah can.
i just checked and this one will be available in december. it only comes as a complete but i think it's still worth it as noah's at least 2 years away from fitting on a 24".

 

[MTB_Rob_NC]

1) Cant wait to see the pictures, I am still pissed I missed Snowshoe and Windrock this past weekend

also, there was a 6 yr old up there named phillip who was rocking missing link and powerline on a FS 20" scott. his dad had it modded out similar to how i have noah's hardtail with the converted full size fork and big tires. i was worried that getting to missing link and powerline would be too steep for noah but if this 6 yr old can hang...i know noah can.
i just checked and this one will be available in december. it only comes as a complete but i think it's still worth it as noah's at least 2 years away from fitting on a 24".

I am not sure why this just popped into my head, and I am sure there are some issues around "pimping out" your boy and all. However with as good as Noah is, as many times folks especially in the SE have seen his picture, have you ever considered contacting a bicycle manufacturer direct and asking them to build you something specific?


I know Specialized makes an "epic" style dual suspension bike for kids.

Just wondering.

 

[manimal]

1) Cant wait to see the pictures, I am still pissed I missed Snowshoe and Windrock this past weekend




I am not sure why this just popped into my head, and I am sure there are some issues around "pimping out" your boy and all. However with as good as Noah is, as many times folks especially in the SE have seen his picture, have you ever considered contacting a bicycle manufacturer direct and asking them to build you something specific?


I know Specialized makes an "epic" style dual suspension bike for kids.

Just wondering.

the thought has crossed my mind but i really wouldn't know where to start. someone mentioned FTW a while back and that he made his son a sick 20" DH bike but the cost of fabrication alone would be prohibitive for me.
mike cobler showed the jamis reps noah's episode 4 video and they were pretty stoked and mentioned a burly 24" kids ride but i haven't seen anything yet.

i really have no idea who to contact about something like that. i mean, there are a few local builders but, as far as business goes, who would want to waste the time/materials for a single application?
who are the local builders these days? i know endless is out....what else is there? maybe a morewood 20 DH would be sweet

another thing is that he's 8 now and, while he fits a 20 for now, it won't be long until he outgrows it for a 24. i'd hate to put all that work into a fab 20" only to have him ditch it for a 24 after next season.

good food for thought though rob, thanks.

also, i'm trying to find the eye-to-eye on that scott, that thing would be sweet with a little air shock or a CCDB

steve off of upper tombstone

*i plan on doing the full ride report tonight after the kids are in bed. i'll post the link to the ride reports thread when it's complete.

 

[Dartman]

It was good riding the 'shoe with you Brandon. Hearing you giggle like a girl riding down Lower Hareball was a hoot!

You couldn't have picked a better weekend to ride there. It was perfect!

 

[haromtnbiker]

Daang, Steven Luke pinning it!! Looks like you guys had a fun time!

 

[manimal]

Daang, Steven Luke pinning it!! Looks like you guys had a fun time!

hahah....yes. and the aftermath of said pinning

 

[manimal]

full write up:

http://ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=210075

 

[Dartman]

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hahah....yes. and the aftermath of said pinning

The "tombstone" jump is AKA Lewis' Rock. After the guy who first jumped it. The big slab drop in the end of Lower Hareball is "Robertos Rock" for his buddy.

 

[the diner]

the thought has crossed my mind but i really wouldn't know where to start. someone mentioned FTW a while back and that he made his son a sick 20" DH bike but the cost of fabrication alone would be prohibitive for me.
mike cobler showed the jamis reps noah's episode 4 video and they were pretty stoked and mentioned a burly 24" kids ride but i haven't seen anything yet.

i really have no idea who to contact about something like that. i mean, there are a few local builders but, as far as business goes, who would want to waste the time/materials for a single application?
who are the local builders these days? i know endless is out....what else is there? maybe a morewood 20 DH would be sweet

another thing is that he's 8 now and, while he fits a 20 for now, it won't be long until he outgrows it for a 24. i'd hate to put all that work into a fab 20" only to have him ditch it for a 24 after next season.

good food for thought though rob, thanks.

also, i'm trying to find the eye-to-eye on that scott, that thing would be sweet with a little air shock or a CCDB

steve off of upper tombstone

u could also try and get ahold of one of them tiny little bighit spec groms
(we got some kid tryin to sell one here in town)
with a small seatpost and a like 4inch travel fork it might be a good fit

also the snowshoe pics are makin me extremely jealous

-Andrew Mills

 

[manimal]

u could also try and get ahold of one of them tiny little bighit spec groms
(we got some kid tryin to sell one here in town)
with a small seatpost and a like 4inch travel fork it might be a good fit

also the snowshoe pics are makin me extremely jealous

-Andrew Mills

yeah, he tried to ride a big hit grom and a stinky 2-4 but he's still about a foot short of being able to ride one.
i checked on the scott FS frame and they won't be available until december and they only come as completes for $400. i have heard of groms that ran 20's on a stinky 24 though....that might be worth checking into.

 

[escapeartist]

i have heard of groms that ran 20's on a stinky 24 though....that might be worth checking into.

I feel like that would weigh as much as he does...

 

[manimal]

I feel like that would weigh as much as he does...

i do to but it would be a dh only rig for places like SS. i'm still working on it and gauging whether he even wants one. he's been kind of fickle about riding lately and i don't want to fork out the $$ for a specialty bike he may never use.