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I wish! I was down there a few days ago and there was a good amount of snow/ice. This was before this latest snowfall

@@StormCrow1144 been on an Our Lady Peace kick since we saw them live this summer. Always liked their music!

Thanks!

@@George-Kliavkoff4Big12 thank you! Haha it sure can! I can’t leave anything alone though. I changed the gears in my clock to get more time out of the day!

Wow this was my old GoPro, crazy how much better and stable the footage has gotten!

@@jonathanbeam6898 I think the Norco is a better spec’d bike. It is a bit more aggressive then the Rocky. For XC trails maybe something not as slack as the Growler or Torrent would be the way to go. Another option is if you pick up the Torrent you could change the travel in the fork. This Suntour Zeron would just need the 130mm spring and it would be roughly 1 degree steeper. At the same time a lot of my local trails are XC with bits of spice here and there. Really I could get away with an XC bike if I stuck with local trails. I still have a lot of fun on the Torrent. It climbs well for what it is but it sure likes to bomb downhill. We don’t have a lot of technical trails here but they are natural/skinny trails with some pretty fast sections and having that slack front end sure helps.

@@George-Kliavkoff4Big12 looking at Strava I hit about 30km/h and my average overall on my PR is 25km/h. Not super accurate but I guess it gives an idea!

@@mtbtrailshredders thanks! This is one of my favourite local trails.

@ looks incredible to be fair :)

@ thank you!

@BronxSSO thank you!!

@@mtbtrailshredders right on! I have been thinking about putting a MM up front. The bike came with the HD’s front and rear, I just never swapped them out. Once these are done I plan to go with Kryptotals, those have been great on my FS. I’m just surprised how long these tires have been lasting

@ really that’s good then mine have just gone on so will he please if they last well. The maxxis were so bad for mud clearing but these are well better

I hear the MM is great for softer trails and mud vs Maxxis. We have a ton of hard pack and loose over hard here.

@ yeah it is definitely can confirm that after a few weeks on it now. And bear some pbs today on the new tyres

@ awesome! That’s always a good sign you picked the right tire!

This is the A2 (poor mans version!) I managed to find one during COVID years ago to replace my hardtail. Jenson has some awesome deals on the steel versions right now

@ hell yeah, thats why im here. Scores a Torrent S and a Marin El Roy on a deep discount. Insider tip, always call Jenson and ask the gear adviser to “give me your best price”.

@ that’s a great tip! Thank you, I’ll keep it in mind. Your going to love the Torrent, the geo is spot on!

@@jaba2039 hey there, this is the factory integrated fender that came on the fork. I’m pretty sure all Suntour forks have them. I had one on my Trance too but cracked it in a crash. What fork do you have?

​@ivanmtb00 I have a fox 36 on exactly the same norco, in which case I'll set myself a small fox fender, and thank you for your reply.

@ right on! I was going to say I think a lot of manufacturers have integrated fenders. I like those better then the zip tie ones. I think there are a few fender companies that use the same mounting points and might give you more coverage too. Enjoy the bike!

It’s the PNW Loam Leaver Gen 2. I also have a 200mm Loam Dropper on it. Great combo!

Thank you! Yeah the weather has been pretty good, I like the snow but I gotta say we’re pretty lucky to be on dirt this time of year. Happy to hear you got out too!

Thank you! I love the bike! I really like the bars! I like a higher stack on my bikes so the rise helps with that. Feels more comfortable on the downs for sure. The PNW bars are slick, they felt more compliant then my factory bars they use 2014 aluminum and say it’s a more comfortable metal then other aluminum bars. I’ve heard great things about the Fatbars too, I’m sure you’ll like them. That’s funny about the frozen river. I try to appreciate the little things and not take things for granted, something we have locally that’s kind of “meh” might be really interesting to someone else.

Thank you!

That’s a great price! I think Jenson has these on sale as well. Its been an awesome bike over the years.

@@ivanmtb00 I am getting the newest one is it different then the one you have?

I don’t think anything has changed with the bike, same geometry and same spec so your bike will be exactly the same.

@@ivanmtb00 ok thanks

No problem!

We have been really lucky lately! The snow has been awesome, no wind either!

I heard there are a ton of dens in the area but I haven’t seen any snakes on that trail. I have seen a few garter snakes on the top of the coulee and rattlesnakes in other areas but not there yet!

Thank you! Trying to bring the camera along for rides but I’m also afraid things are getting a bit repetitive!

@ well I enjoy your videos, thank you!

Thank you! I appreciate it!!

Thank you!!

I’m not too sure how many studs the Vee’s take. I think it’s around that 240-ish, I’m pretty sure it says on their website. I went with a 4” tire because we don’t have any groomed trails locally. Kind of weird because it’s labeled 3.8 but on every website including 45NRTH says they’re 4”. My LBS advised me that the more narrow tire is a better for ungroomed trails and I agree with them. The closest groomed trail network has 3.8” as a minimum so the odd ride out there I’ll still be good on the groomed stuff. I found my Dillinger 4’s for a great price but for ultimate traction and ice the Wrathlorde seems to be the go to. They look like they would roll slowly but I bet the grip is pretty awesome. If you plan to run on groomed trails as well as the lakes double check what the minimum width is. Enjoy the new bike! I absolutely love mine!

Thank you!

Thank you! I absolutely butchered that. It also doesn’t help where I’m pre-occupied riding and talking, but then again I’m just making up excuses haha

Thank you! Merry Christmas! I hope you had a good one this year!

I had an old pair of Columbia ski gloves for this ride. They were worn, tinned out and torn in spots haha. They definitely have seen their day. I just got a pair of Wind River ski gloves so I’ll see how it goes. I think they will be warmer then those old Columbias. I do have a couple pairs of bar mitts (a thinner and thicker pair). The thicker pair matched with those old gloves were comfortable and warm down to -40C/F last year.

@ oh nice, thanks for the input I have a bar Columbia ski gloves too however just a little bulky for me and I do have some pogies as well but very hard to get used to it's kind of a tight squeeze in there

I’ve done trail rides without the studs but anything in the snow I’ve had my studded tires on. The Vee’s have been fine on dirt, the big footprint makes a ton of traction. I did a fatbike snow ride years ago on some groomed trails with regular non-studded tires. They did great for the most part. Later on on the evening things started to ice over and at the time I wish I had studs when I was looking at a downhill run we were about to head down. I aired down a bit more and made it safely but I was dabbing a lot more then my 2 friends with studded tires.

Thanks

No problem!

That’s awesome! I paid full price for mine since it was COVID when I got it. Under 1k is a steal for the S2! Your going to love the bike!

same!!

You got the steel frame? Does it really feel any different that Aluminum?

@@jonathanbeam6898 this one is Aluminium, hopefully @scottzreality3061 chimes in about the steel frame. When I bought this it was mid-COVID so I was lucky to find a torrent all together.

@ yes and yes. There’s a quietness to the frame. I don’t know how to describe it. It feels more planted or something

Yes, 45NRTH Dillinger 4’s

Ah that makes so much sense! Very cool!

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I was thinking it would be fun on my kids GT Snowracer! That Owl was super cool though

Yup! It had an official name change and signage from the city/LTA. Funny story, a buddy of mine knew the original trail builder. He called it bobsled then a few months later it got the name “the Muff”.

They’re Goodyear Connectors set up tubeless. I’ve been really happy with them. I ride them everything from tarmac, shale, clay/dirt singletrack and gravel roads in the area.

Thanks so much

No problem!

Yes it is old footage, added the original video link on this one (it should show up on the bottom). Funny though, we had a ton of snow which was on November 27th, two weeks later I’m back on my skinny tire bikes bc the snow is 100% gone.

@ivanmtb00 wow the legend of Chinook. Lol . I'm up north no way could one fat bike today . Might get out the snow shoes tomorrow. Awesome vid

Haha yeah that chinooks can give us some pretty mild winters at times. I’ve ridden dirt in January because of them. The temperature fluctuations is tricky, we can have a week of -30C to -40C and two weeks later it warms up to 0. Snowshoes can be fun! Especially when it helps pack down trail for fatbikes haha! Thanks for the comment!

​@@ivanmtb00 my mate has the exact same trance and I've had a few goes on it on some trails and I have to say they're a great bike suspension and geometry is quality 👌👌👌

Thanks! I love the bike, pedals well and bombs on the downs. I have done a ton of upgrades, overforked, -2 degree angled headset, drivetrain, brakes, etc. haha basically the only thing factory is the frame lol. Thanks for watching!

Thank you! I have a pair of Columbia Ski gloves that work well to about -20C after that I move to bar mitts/pogies

Thanks man! There were definitely parts where I was a passenger. It was fun though! As far as tire pressure goes I wish I could give you a better answer. I left the hose with about 7psi up front and 8psi in the rear. I would ride and if I wanted more grip I would air down a bit. I would squeeze the tires and just go by feel. I would also make sure the front had a bit more squish then the rear. When it was time to head back home I took Whoop-up and I pulled out my pump to air back up for the ride home. I’m not too sure how low I got but previously I have ran 4-5psi with snow like we had. It is easier getting air out then putting it in though! Start higher and go down from there

Cool thanks for the advice I guess it’s about finding what pressure works best for the conditions! It might be a while till the next snow rides! Got a couple dirt runs in last evening ridge & c.t even bobsled looked not to bad a few avoidable ice patches nothing serious! Happy riding!

Awesome! I was out the other day and bobsled was a tad too icy, must have melted a bit! Thanks for the update, I’ll be heading out again in the next couple days. Looking forward to more dirt rides, I like the snow but dirt will usually win if I had a choice! The one thing I found in the winter is matching conditions. With winter conditions changing so much sometimes I wish I was on my hardtail, or non-studded fat tires all on the same ride. Haha happy riding buddy!

It’s a blast! I just wish the trail was longer!

Thanks! Such a cool trail. I remember riding it when I was a kid, there were a bunch of little drops in it but as time and weather went by it turned into flow

@@ivanmtb00 A very awesome flow!

I do a lot of night riding and just left them on from my last ride. In the winter it’s basically only daylight from 8am to 5pm around here.

That’s awesome, it really is and you can see it almost anywhere in the valley.

They have really grown on me as well. I like the Deore’s on my Trance as well but I would say these are on par and that would be a lateral move if I went with Deore for the Torrent. If I decided to upgrade I would do the same as you and look at the Trail Evo. Maybe even go all out and get the TRP Dhr-Evo which is overkill for this bike anyways.

Thank you! I’m sure our paths will cross again. I’m guessing I’m seeing your fat bike tire marks with this last snowfall?

Ya could be I was out a few times during that snowy cold spell! If this chinook continues we may be back to riding dirt soon!

Haha I know what you mean! I just hope the weather decides what it wants to do. I love riding dirt and happy with snow but this in between dirt, snow, ice, mud mix is tricky! Plus muddy trails here are impossible and not even worth it

I agree 100% ! I am happy just riding the black top on my commute until Mother Nature makes up her mind!

I agree! Wow looks like things are drying out nicely! If the mud dries up we will be good to go on the skinny tires!

Thanks! I have a Suntour Aion 35 (160mm) with a PCS damper up front and a Rockshox Deluxe (140mm) in the rear. I’m really happy with the setup!

That’s too bad! Speedy recovery! At least there are things like RUclips to scratch the itch a bit!

No problem! There is some pretty fun riding here. Thanks for commenting!

Thank you! My buddy has that gen Bigfoot, great bike! That’s too bad you couldn’t test out the tires last year. I’ve been really happy with them!

Awesome! Raymond is super close. Taber also has a trail network. Obviously Lethbridge is much closer but it’s another option. Crownest Pass is a great place to ride as well!

I really wish the camera would do a better job on these night rides. Super fun!

Thank you and thanks for the comment!

Awesome happy it helped! Luckily I don’t have to worry about bear spray locally but only when I’m in the Mountains. I figure if I’m riding longer then 3-4 hours I’ll have to make a pit stop at a gas station or something to refuel, grab some fresh water bottles etc.

Biking this year 2024 I seen 16 bears most within 20 feet . All in city limits ! Not one was aggressive ! 26 last year !

@@garysmith643 🤯🤯

Wow that’s crazy! Closest I’ve seen riding was about 40-50ft and that was years ago.