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I am 5' 10" and like the S3 frame size for my style of riding. I can also ride an S4 for longer trail rides with fewer technical trail features but S3 let's me maneuver the bike better.

Had it, rode it, sold it, and on a 2023 Enduro Comp atm. I like this Enduro even better with a RS Zeb in front and a RS coil Super Deluxe in the rear. Looking forward to more riding in 2024 hopefully! Snow is coming now so it will be over to fat bikes soon. Have a great winter!

It's a winner for sure...my new 2023 Specialized Enduro Comp with coil rear shock and RS Zeb is working equally well. Such great bikes!

The Oakley Step Up Island is a feature at the Whistler Bike Park. If you ever get the chance, it is a really fun feature to hit.

Hey there - welcome back to mountain biking! Yeah, there's been a whole lot of new trails cut in the past few years making it pretty busy with intersections and turn offs - too much IMO but people got excited during the pandemic so what can you do. When we ride down the whole escarpment down to Ski Club Rd, we most often ride all the way back up because most of the more engaging trails are up top. There are basically only 2 routes back up that I use - 1) start from the power station on Ski Club Rd and grind straight up 'Doubletrack' (on trail forks) to the very top or 2) start up double track but take a left on the pipeline and go over to 'Ladder' trail. I like option 1 most because it's not that big of a climb compared to anything out west and then it's done with but many opt for option 2 because it breaks it up a little and ladder has better uphill flow. There is third option going up 'Tongues Out' but that just isn't one I ever use - it doesn't spit you out where the rest of the trails are unless you're finished for the day and live in the nearby subdivision. Hope that helps a little - enjoy the trails!

@@flyindutchman2022 amazing thank you sssooo much for the info!! I’m gonna load up option one on my Garmin edge using trail forks and give that a try this weekend!! Super pumped. Thanks again for the reply

March starts tomorrow - spring ahead 1 hour March 12th - so Spring is getting closer! No idea on asphalt pump tracks. I'm sure there will be some more work done on the Tower Dr dirt pump tracks though.

Guess what…I was also born in Kitchener! Lol.

@@flyindutchman2022 lol small world

Nothing that I am aware of unfortunately.

That trail gap was removed shortly after this was filmed. Most of the local riders had a chance to hit it at least once and then it was dismantled.

Hey thanks. I’m actually just over in Ontario but it is awesome to ride in Squamish. Had another great session this past September!

Well, I’d love to say that I’ve never had an incident at Whistler but…I hope you had the same great service at the medical centre as I did. Next time mention my name for a 10% discount! Lol.

@@flyindutchman2022 Actually I kept riding for a couple hours till lunch but then it hurt to much and I had to stop😂

LOL - clips 1, 2, & 4 are me and the rest are the boy. He's definitely got most of the Hydrocut trails pretty dialled. It was great to see his creative line choices - I ALWAYS enjoy riding with Cam.

@@flyindutchman2022 lol, shows how much the skill levels are similar and how much you ride like a young gun!

Yes, they added a jump park dedicated to the young man that died at Blue Mountain a few years back. Downside is the dirt is seriously eroded from heavy rain. Still rideable, but should have been built with better dirt. So.e of the features could use some tweaking as well. Hydrocut continues to be a prime location in Southern Ontario.

I really enjoyed it - lots of fun riding to be had there. It is a little bit XC oriented for my liking but it is well maintained, has plenty of engaging trail features, and makes good use of the terrain available. Some good flow on a few sections make up for the lack of vertical. I would recommend it to anyone visiting the K-W area for sure.

It's those few bits of flow that make the place. For pretty flat it's great!

Pros - it is unique, it has many upgrades from the Enduro Comp, and it looks amazing. Cons - it is a big bike for my local trails...but I've always ridden an enduro style bike so I'm ready for Whistler and Squamish in the fall. I don't think you can go wrong with an Enduro from Specialized but a new Stumpjumper EVO Elite was a close 2nd choice.

it is definitely a great bike but...best bike ever...? Not 100% sure about that. Lol.

@@flyindutchman2022 its 100% the best bike ever

@@General_mackmyra Hahaha - ok, you've convinced me!

You must go! There is no question about it. Bucket list item #1...and then you will definitely make it an annual trip.

Scotty was on his Kona Honzo hardtail but this year he is riding a new 2022 Giant Reign and loving the switch to full suspension. The Honzo was a great hardtail for riding at Horseshoe though.

Hi there! Sorry for the slow response! Sadly the bigger trail gap jump is no longer there but the cliff drop is on a trail called Flightmare (Ski Hill Trails) and the Wolfpack jumpline is located at the end of Bain St in North Bay. Let me know if you want more detailed instructions when you're ready to ride.

@@flyindutchman2022 hey just found your channel, its awesome! im new to north bay just moved here a few weeks back. ive always been into extreme sports but haven't been on a bike in some years because ive been rock climbing almost exclusively for the last decade. unfortunately no climbing gyms or local crags here to climb at so ive bought a pretty beginner specialized rockhopper sport and have been finding all the trails by the ski hills etc the last few weeks. it's not really downhill worthy but ive been doing my best with it and coming from a bmx as a kid it's all coming back quick and i'm hitting some little jumps again. Just a couple questions, where is the parking at to find the jumps at the end of bain, also id like to know how popular they are. I'd like to go at a time when some others are there, just in case I decide to hit a jump and things go wrong lol. Id also to like to find people that are interested in that kind of biking since that what i'd like to get into. It would be nice to see others bike and ask questions about the sport etc. Maybe ask about what kind of bike to look into next since im sure im already close to the limit on the rockhopper. Thanks!

@@flyindutchman2022 thanks so much! I have to make the trip. It's too bad the one isn't there any more but it that rock feature looks awesome

Hi @@glennh8185and thanks for watching! I've been slow to get new content this season but it should happen soon. So parking for the Wolfpack jumps at the end of Bain is literally just parking on the side of Golf Course Rd right off of Bain - at least that is what we have always done. As for timing it is pretty hit or miss. The riders I know that like that jumpline are usually Saturday or Sunday afternoons/evenings. You can also take advantage of regular weekly group rides now being hosted by Cycleworks Bike Shop every Thursday evening around 6pm (they rotate locations so call the shop 472-KONA) and the North Bay Mountain Bike Association on Tuesdays I believe. Check both on instagram for updates. As for bikes that will let you progress, I can recommend Cycleworks as they have supported me for years and carry the brands I like most.

@@flyindutchman2022 thanks for the reply mate. first thing that breaks ill hit up cycleworks and get to know them haha. also yes i went to three towers last Tuesday and ran into a man and woman setting up for that nights event so ill definitely check that out too. Ill probably go checkout those bain st jumps this weekend. hope to see more videos from ya soon! take care man and thanks for the help! maybe ill see you on the trails one day

Thanks - I'll try to put something together soon. I think I'll just compare it to my 2021 Enduro Comp. This Enduro LTD sure is a fun ride so far!

@@flyindutchman2022 Even a comparison would be great. Like the whole package of the new rig. Great to shops are starting to get some quality supply back in stock.

Thank you - bike check 100% coming up as soon as I can.

Yes. If you access the trail network at the end of Pearce St, go to your right, cross the small creek, go right and you'll be in the sand pit. The jumps are at the far back of the pit - you can see the area easily on google maps.

Thank you. I just thought with so many of my riding friends purchasing new whips due to the pandemic getting us out riding more often, why not swap bikes and see how they compare. I need to do more of these apparently - this video has the most views by far.

Thanks! I'm glad this informal comparison format was helpful because we had a lot of fun putting it together. I would like to do some more of these going forward.

Hi Ryan - Thanks! I’m currently on a 2021 Specialized Enduro Comp. I have a couple of earlier videos comparing my bike with others if you’re interested. Happy New Year!

Thank you! Shredding will continue! lol.

@@flyindutchman2022 Do you ever make your way to Southern Ontario? Was checking through your vid list for any Hydrocut content or something similar. Was curious to see if something like that or the Don Valley would be trails of interest. They definitely don't compare to your Whistler trips, and maybe not some of those North Bay trails, but they are fun!

@@d-nicebikes I started the channel to cover the trails here in North Bay but I now have a connection in Waterloo that will have me riding hydrocut a little bit. Other than that I only get a few days in at horseshoe…saving any real travel for our annual riding trip at Whistler and Squamish.

@@ddrenth I have a new appreciation for the North Bay trails. Maybe I will see you at Hydrocut in the new year, when you get a chance to make it down. I used to live in BC, unfortunately, I moved before I got in to mtbs. Would love to get back there one day, as well as up to North Bay. Keep up the great riding. Happy New Year! Best, Derek.

They feel pretty big in person but I'm always surprised how small they look on video...oh well...they were lots of fun regardless.

@@flyindutchman2022 Yes Mtb isn’t dead! You are good and nice video! I subscribed to you and I do ride as well.😃

Thank you for the kind words. MTB is very much alive and I hope you get to enjoy it for years to come! Thanks for subscribing.

I'm glad you're enjoying the trails! As for the giant rock wall...I have not seen anyone do it and it is the wrong side for me unfortunately so I haven't tried it.

Thanks Tim - I can guarantee you would enjoy yourself out West with a bike. They have it dialed in 100%!

Great place for sure. I only wish we had more time to spend there. We didn't get to ride a few classics but maybe we'll go back some day.

Greatest place on earth. Lol.

Thank you. I do know a rider with a 2020 or 21 Spire. Just haven't found an opportunity to ride together yet.

Both were strong performers. I'm looking forward to 2022 models to re-do this comparison!

Thanks! 👍

Love this trail...but it's only one of so many amazing trails in the same area. Make sure to put this destination on your riding bucket list Tim. Whistler Bike Park is only an hour away also which is equally fun - just very different experiences.

Thank you - that is the idea but not always easy to deliver. Glad you enjoyed.

Thanks Martial - it is such a classic fun trail. There are others in the area that have more rock slab lines with higher vertical but Rupert never disappoints.

Thank you! We are back already and had a ton of fun. Hope to share some trail videos soon!

Absolutely - I intend to follow up with some more comparisons in the future still.

Thanks 👍

Just a heads up that there is a more serious set of jumps here also if these are too small. I plan to do a video at this other location soon but headed to Whistler and that is highest priority atm. Let me know if/when you plan to visit and I'd be happy to show you around!

@@flyindutchman2022 Yeah I really appreciate that, I'd be really nice to have someone to go guide me around if I took a trip out there. NB has a seriously cool little scene, you should be proud! we're just getting stuff on-line here in the Outaouais, some decent DH and enduro trails but man, we need some REAL jump lines bad...

Just go to QC dude, crushes all but BC.

Yes, Horseshoe is a great 'little' spot for lots and lots of laps. The chairlift lines seem to always be short letting you gets many many runs in. Basically it is all that is left in Ontario for chairlift access that I know of...

@@flyindutchman2022 Yeah I know, I heard about blue :( major bummer. I'm on the Quebec side in the Outaouais obviously but there's still not that much choice for DH, fortune is closest and MSS and MontCalm are ~2hr drive away. There used to be an amazing DH venue at Calabogie peaks just over on the Ontario side ~ 1.5 hrs from here but that got shut down also. It was never busy and had such nice long and loamy DH runs...

If you haven't gone yet Tim I would highly recommend planning a visit. Super easy to travel to and back same day from North bay. If you play your cards right you even get to have dinner at Weber's on the way home! LOL! I think you would really enjoy it.

Bahahaha! He was giving it everything he had!

They’ve certainly put in a lot of effort for this season and the operation ran very smoothly.

@@flyindutchman2022 wish we had a facility like that!

When I retire both you and I can invest in the latest 6 seater side by side UTV's and run riders up the escarpment all day every day...hahaha!

@@flyindutchman2022 you bet, maybe even try a jump or two…lol

Great video. May be weird question but what kind of grips do you have on the bike.

The Log Launch is a funky feature GoPro effect or not. LOL! Enjoy!