◣ Yet another Wednesday◢
We all seem to fester on the internet. It ain't good for us. Kill your TV, they said. We should have listened.
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Yeah - I should have been clearer - Colorado mt towns all like to claim "MTB Capitol of The World."
isn‘t squamish the outdoor capital of the world already?
moar = betterer!
or is this just an american thing like with base ball?
moar = betterer!
or is this just an american thing like with base ball?
Yes, but never underestimate the hyperbole of the Realtor.
Fun fact about Squamish:
It's actually in a place called Canada, which is geographically considered America's hat.
the phrase was Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada, and it was actually a scheme by a bunch of residents who put up the signs on the highway without permission before a long weekend or something so they wouldn't get removed right away....they didn't get removed right away and it stuck for a long time.
Myself, I prefer the meme that says "Canada: We are bigger and on top" 
I blame the google machine for not finding it. But if you do search for that phrase, there is plenty of Canada fun to be had.
Anyways, speaking of new bikes and Canada. I bought a kids bike for my 9yo girl. 24", Norco, hot pink. It's pretty sweet. She'll love it. But did you know they and most bike companies are phasing out kids bike with no suspension, in favor of kids bikes with all the suspension? The LBS said I pretty much got the last kids bike with no suspension in the country. For me, I'm like, there's no way I'm buying a 9yo a full squish and all the cost it'll take. Plus she'll grow out of it in a year. And won't even care about forks and shocks. She'd rather have a basket mount on the handlebars. You know, for important things like stuffed animals. Are you listening, bike industry?
I blame the google machine for not finding it. But if you do search for that phrase, there is plenty of Canada fun to be had.
Anyways, speaking of new bikes and Canada. I bought a kids bike for my 9yo girl. 24", Norco, hot pink. It's pretty sweet. She'll love it. But did you know they and most bike companies are phasing out kids bike with no suspension, in favor of kids bikes with all the suspension? The LBS said I pretty much got the last kids bike with no suspension in the country. For me, I'm like, there's no way I'm buying a 9yo a full squish and all the cost it'll take. Plus she'll grow out of it in a year. And won't even care about forks and shocks. She'd rather have a basket mount on the handlebars. You know, for important things like stuffed animals. Are you listening, bike industry?
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I didn't know about Red Green. Thank you, I will watch that for sure.
Trailer Park Boys is another worthy contribution of Canada to make the world a better place to live in; up there with Rush, Maple Syrup and Poutine.
Hell yeah, I love Trailer Park Boys too! Although I've laughed myself to tears on Red Green's Handyman Corner segments.
“kids bike” covers all sorts of ages, Woom bikes have a great range. Cleary seems to be ok.Myself, I prefer the meme that says "Canada: We are bigger and on top"
I blame the google machine for not finding it. But if you do search for that phrase, there is plenty of Canada fun to be had.
Anyways, speaking of new bikes and Canada. I bought a kids bike for my 9yo girl. 24", Norco, hot pink. It's pretty sweet. She'll love it. But did you know they and most bike companies are phasing out kids bike with no suspension, in favor of kids bikes with all the suspension? The LBS said I pretty much got the last kids bike with no suspension in the country. For me, I'm like, there's no way I'm buying a 9yo a full squish and all the cost it'll take. Plus she'll grow out of it in a year. And won't even care about forks and shocks. She'd rather have a basket mount on the handlebars. You know, for important things like stuffed animals. Are you listening, bike industry?
I just salvaged a specialized hot rock from a neighbors recycling pile and it’s a beast. It’s going to hang in the rafters for a while until my kids are big enough to ride it.
Yeah, I've done the Woom thing. I've bought 3 bikes from them. Can't say I'll buy another. The Norco was cheaper and had better components.
I'm probably moar excited about her new bike day than she
Between all the neighbors and kids, I"m pretty sure we've swapped around a ton of bikes. For the cost, the latest of Woom's are the most disappointing. And just wonky. QC has been apparently thrown out the window. If you need that special tool to tighten their stem/headset/proprietary contraption, I've got one for ya.
Commencal has a bunch of kids bikes still, that aren't ebikes or full suspension.
Yeah, like really good selection, and their USA HQ is not too far. But alas, no pink. So Norco it was. Trust me, I was all about getting her a Commie. Wait, that sounds bad. You know what I meanCommencal has a bunch of kids bikes still, that aren't ebikes or full suspension.
Find a new LBS.
#That's utter bullshit
Plenty brands do rigid and hardtail kids 24 and 26" wheel bikes
Dude - he lives on the Front Range. Ain't none of these tycoons buying hardtails for their kids.
Nope - everything must be sourced locally. And it must be artisinal, authentic, and free-range.
What will the HOA think when they see a little hardtail on the back of your Escalade?Nope - everything must be sourced locally. And it must be artisinal, authentic, and free-range.
I know. It is BS. But that's what the dude said. I was surprised, cuz it makes no sense. And I agree, there are other places to get a kids bike. But really I was buying a 24" hot pink fully rigid bike for me. You know, for the pump track
I will say Norco's site was quite useful. Even tho they discontinued that model, I could still pull it up and they said there was an LBS near downtown Denver that has one in stock. And they actually did! Yay! Birthday present done! Thanks Norco!
You must have forgot I don't live in Boulder or EvergreenNope - everything must be sourced locally. And it must be artisinal, authentic, and free-range.
Up here we keep it moar realler. It's just free-range. Don't tell anyone.I wouldn't have been able to stop myself laughing at the dude and more than likely have told him to fuck off.
Probably a good thing I almost never go into any other LBS except for a few friends work in.
TBF it's no worse than some of the absolute nonsense some bike company reps come out with.
Glad you're sorted!
Got a decent condition silver and pink 24" hotrock here In keep meaning to sell/give away. I don't tend ride it much
do you get early rider bikes over there?Myself, I prefer the meme that says "Canada: We are bigger and on top"
I blame the google machine for not finding it. But if you do search for that phrase, there is plenty of Canada fun to be had.
Anyways, speaking of new bikes and Canada. I bought a kids bike for my 9yo girl. 24", Norco, hot pink. It's pretty sweet. She'll love it. But did you know they and most bike companies are phasing out kids bike with no suspension, in favor of kids bikes with all the suspension? The LBS said I pretty much got the last kids bike with no suspension in the country. For me, I'm like, there's no way I'm buying a 9yo a full squish and all the cost it'll take. Plus she'll grow out of it in a year. And won't even care about forks and shocks. She'd rather have a basket mount on the handlebars. You know, for important things like stuffed animals. Are you listening, bike industry?
MRP drop-in damper looks interesting - 5 tunes available stock and it sounds like it's easily revalved at home. I have no idea how well MRP stuff is sorted though; I haven't ridden anything by them since the White Brothers days.
FTFY
I mean, I at least trust them as much as Fox. The idea seems good though.
No reason we couldn't have a damper "standard". They all thread into a crown and bolt into the lowers.
Then we could get new boost dampers or dampers that you can feed brake lines through.
Then we could get new boost dampers or dampers that you can feed brake lines through.
are you *trying* to be assassinated by teh lizardzzzzz???
You mean like the Striders? No pedals, aka "balance bike"?
Yes, she started on that. Best thing evar if you have the kids. She learned right away how to lean and turn and balance. Now getting her to wheelie, manual, bunny hop. I'll keep you posted
She's probably not going to be a Rachel Atherton... There's always golf and tennis...
I want a brake hose that needs to be routed through another brake hose. .
Well that's just ****ing crazy-talk.
no, these:You mean like the Striders? No pedals, aka "balance bike"?
Yes, she started on that. Best thing evar if you have the kids. She learned right away how to lean and turn and balance. Now getting her to wheelie, manual, bunny hop. I'll keep you posted
No compromise bikes for kids
Early Rider®, designers and builders of no-compromise bikes for kids. Freedom on two wheels, wherever you ride. Kids bikes with an attention to detail that you'd expect to see on a high end adult bike.
earlyrider.com
What about "Corner Gas"?
I liked that show.
Kill golf and tennis.You mean like the Striders? No pedals, aka "balance bike"?
Yes, she started on that. Best thing evar if you have the kids. She learned right away how to lean and turn and balance. Now getting her to wheelie, manual, bunny hop. I'll keep you posted
Never heard of them. But super cool. Can't say I agree with their prices, but still really nice looking bikes. Like really nice. I almost want one. Almost...no, these:
No compromise bikes for kids
Early Rider®, designers and builders of no-compromise bikes for kids. Freedom on two wheels, wherever you ride. Kids bikes with an attention to detail that you'd expect to see on a high end adult bike.
what, are you going to start rating our kid's bikes now?no, these:
No compromise bikes for kids
Early Rider®, designers and builders of no-compromise bikes for kids. Freedom on two wheels, wherever you ride. Kids bikes with an attention to detail that you'd expect to see on a high end adult bike.
Multiple reviews of the new Altitude stating the concentric pivot loosened up on them, requiring pulling the crank and using a proprietary tool to tighten back up - good luck with that mid ride. Rocky is recommending loctite. 
