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Da Peach

Outwitted by a rodent
Jul 2, 2002
13,683
4,912
North Van
voice activated. FANCY! :fancy:

two questions, which trail is that? (if you can say)
what's all that shiny stuff pooled up on the trail in places. I don't see that on my trails.
Hehe. It’s called John Deer. GoPro 7 Silver is very adequate.
 
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scrublover

Turbo Monkey
Sep 1, 2004
2,909
6,247
conundrum. i could built it up as a jump, leave as is, or cut it out.

jump? the go around will still occur, and get larger/wider anyhow.

leave as is? same deal. i and many other can go over with no trouble, but see above.

cut? it maintains the trail as it was before, without the added "bonus" of being gaper widened.
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AngryMetalsmith

Business is good, thanks for asking
Jun 4, 2006
21,210
10,009
I have no idea where I am
conundrum. i could built it up as a jump, leave as is, or cut it out.

jump? the go around will still occur, and get larger/wider anyhow.

leave as is? same deal. i and many other can go over with no trouble, but see above.

cut? it maintains the trail as it was before, without the added "bonus" of being gaper widened. View attachment 145104View attachment 145105View attachment 145106View attachment 145107
Cut it before someone builds up ramps of unsecured dead fall that will only move when you try to hop the log. Log hoping is a dying skill for sure and those sissy ramps make it easy for riders who can't get the front wheel off the ground and dangerous for those that can hop. Taken a few good diggers because of landing back wheel first on a loose branch.
 

OGRipper

back alley ripper
Feb 3, 2004
10,650
1,121
NORCAL is the hizzle
Not gonna argue about whether I should wear a helmet for a few sidewalk wheelies, regardless of whether there are kids around. I probably should, but that doesn't mean I always will.

That said, their parents (one of whom took that pic) seem to think I'm setting a good example and generally being a good influence, on many levels, and I'll go with their opinion. Also, I personally think it's ok to have double standards for kids and adults.

Lastly, this, but sub "ride a wheelie" for "dunk a basketball": :D

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Da Peach

Outwitted by a rodent
Jul 2, 2002
13,683
4,912
North Van
How I spent from 6am to about 7:30 this am... Almost a full lap of footage... A bit much. The slow bits are at the start. Things speed up at the 6 minute mark...
 

jdcamb

Tool Time!
Feb 17, 2002
19,830
8,423
Nowhere Man!
It would be fun, provided I don’t wind up on some list back east if you explode on the trail.
I am quite Benevolent Lately. Nobody wants to blow me up as far as I know. As long as we are careful and do not cross the Border together we should be fine and not gather any scrutiny on my part....
 

Westy

the teste
Nov 22, 2002
54,402
20,192
Sleazattle
Went full 27.5, honestly not much difference between 27 and 29, twitchier and lighter vs stability. It has fun geometry with super short chainstays so the wheel size mattered little.

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slyfink

Turbo Monkey
Sep 16, 2008
9,323
5,074
Ottawa, Canada
Took my boys out for a ride in the newly-reopened forest today. looks like it's been raked, swept, blown, and filled in with new sand. But I'm not complaining caus' my little guy's on a loaner BMX with bald tires at the moment. And I got to ride with my boys again.

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happy "campers"
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Shizzon

Monkey
Jun 25, 2015
112
290
I was treated to some epic soil conditions on a trail network today after some rain yesterday. This was the best dirt I have ever experienced on this particular trail so I took full advantage!
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