I have used a lot of different lights over the years. The cheap Chinese lights just don’t cut it for me. I have used or know of someone using these lights. they are not cheap, but they are excellent, well built and very bright.

I have this light and run it on my helmet. It is quite bright and super, super light as in weight which is important to…[Read more]

@blurred Lines- that’s a nice selection of bikes.
I agree with you on a dropper. I think that will be the next addition. Unfortunately, the Beargrease has a small seat tube and options are limited. I think the Thompson is the only viable unit in 27.2. I heard great things about the Mastodon fork, but I opted for the Bluto. I spoke with a…[Read more]

I don’t have it set up tubeless. I have never been able to wrap my head around tubeless. Been riding tubes for over 35 years and I am not having that many issues. I get teased a bit on some of my other bikes as I am running tubeless rims with tubeless tires with tubes. I don’t think I’m going to do anything with the wheels just yet. I have a…[Read more]

I am still riding my Carbon Beargrease. I added a Bluto this summer. I primarily ride it at Hilton Falls and other technical terrain. With my shoulder issues the fully rigid set up was always making me pay a price after longer rides. I have not ridden it in snow yet, but it has improved the performance of the bike tremendously. I have not…[Read more]

I’ve been riding a carbon tallboy for a few years now. I had the chance to throw a leg over the hightower at a bike shop.
The bike does not feel like it has that much travel. I did not expect to be riding such technical terrain when I bought my bike. I wish I had more travel. the Geo is different on the new Santa Cruz for sure. I haven’t…[Read more]

This has been on my radar for a while. I am planning a trip there next summer for sure. There is a pretty good thread on MTBR about this place:

http://forums.mtbr.com/eastern-canada/looking-advice-vallee-bras-du-nord-shannahan-1033896.html

We have cottaged near Awenda a few summers and at Thanksgiving. The park offers little in the way of mountain biking. It is about 45 minutes to Harwood or you could join SCMBC and ride their trails . They are around the corner from Harwood. That’s what I have done anyway.

I think the only two places that rent proper trail bikes are Harwood and Buckwallow, but you have to ride them there.
I have seen a few post like these over the years and I don’t think I ever heard of anyone renting anything but road or commuter bikes like you pointed out.

Sorry I can’t help on this, but the problem you are having is the only thing that never went wrong on my Reverb. After a season and a half, I had nothing but issues with it. One paid and two warranty services later in less than one year, I gave up. I recently sold the unit to another Reverb owner to use for parts, including the remote button.…[Read more]

Sorry I can’t help on this, but the problem you are having is the only thing that never went wrong on my Reverb. After a season and a half, I had nothing but issues with it. One paid and two warranty services later in less than one year, I gave up. I recently sold the unit to another Reverb owner to use for parts, including the remote button.…[Read more]

I used a trunk mounted rack for less than one season. I almost lost the whole thing, but that might have been my fault. At any rate, I did not trust having two bikes worth a few thousand dollars to a cheap rack. I have owned 3 racks since then. All of them Thule and hitch mounted. All 3 racks have the ability to swing away from the trunk. I…[Read more]

I would recommend checking out Gravenhurst/Bracebridge area. You have Buckwallow and The Torrance Barrens for regular riding and Porcupine Ridge if you want some pretty technical terrain. Cottages book up fast in the area and hotels/motels are not cheap right in town. It is very scenic with a number of nice hiking destinations close by like…[Read more]

I bought a used carbon superfly and built up fully rigid. It is my “CX” and bombing around town bike. There are a lot of awesome hardtails in the used market.

I bought a used carbon superfly and built up fully rigid. It is my “CX” and bombing around town bike. There are a lot of awesome hardtails in the used market. Check out mtb parts finder on FB, and even kijiji

You guys are probably right. SLX is probably just as good. I did not offer it as an option as I have never run them. I prefer to comment on stuff I actually use.

You guys are probably right. SLX is probably just as good. I did not offer it as an option as I have never run them. I prefer to comment on stuff I actually use. The FB group is Called MTB Parts Finder. There is also Ontario XC mtb racers: stuff for sale

I recently helped someone with a build and found a very nice set of XT brakes on MTB Parts finder on FB page. No rotors but $150.00 for the set with the finned pads. I found both my BB7 mechanical brakes and XO brakes both squealed like crazy in the snow. Neither pads or numerous adjustments helped. I am using XT brakes on my bike now and they…[Read more]

I don’t disagree with building more stuff. It is about building it in the right places and building the right kind of stuff. Maybe I am not making that clear. If the city builds it, then a lot of thought has to go into as to long term costs, maintenance and usage. How many local skate/bike parks like the Port Credit example could you build for…[Read more]

Basketball courts are relatively cheap and can fit almost anywhere and have almost no maintenance and way more people play it. The skate park at Huron Park is right beside basketball courts and they much busier. This is the point I am making about small bike and skate parks like the one at Port Credit and Huron Park. This model works really…[Read more]

I bought two of these lights. They were selling them for $20.00 special a few weeks ago. They are nowhere near 1200 lumens. The beam is quite narrow and significantly less bright than my Serfas 750 lights. The one thing that has surprised me though is the battery life. So far I have put in about 6 hours on one charge and it is still working.…[Read more]