Sharonb
North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Female / 44
Member Since: May 17, 2010
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Bike I ride: http://www.leelau.net/2002/Odetobikes/TornBetweenBikes.htm
Favorite Trails: Everywhere!
About Me: I've been riding since the early 90's and have gone from riding these trails on rigid bikes, hard tails and thankfully now on bikes with more and plusher suspension!
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Sharonb commented under leelau's blog ( Jan 22, 2012 at 17:18 )
The bus allows you do ride 6+ hours on single track and skip the 4 hour road ride back to the start... Pretty civilized if you ask me! It also made getting to different destinations very simple and we didn't need to rent a car which is a HUGE bonus.
Sharonb commented under RichardCunningham's blog ( Jan 21, 2012 at 22:11 )
I have the evo lite 661 pads and they're great for xc riding on technical trails when the consequences aren't too high for that extra panacea. I wouldn't trust them on rough terrain or for high speed crashes. With mine I like the fact that you can take them off and on without having to pull them over your shoes. If I have to pull them over my shoes, or take my shoes off I'd rather have more beefy protection, which I why I bought the POC knee pads.
Sharonb commented under IanHylands's blog ( Jan 5, 2012 at 20:23 )
Love Utah. Awesome pics!
Sharonb commented under karl-burkat's blog ( Jan 1, 2012 at 8:03 )
nice shots! Looks like some of the crashes didn't end well...
Sharonb commented under lacykemp's blog ( Dec 31, 2011 at 7:11 )
condolences to his friends and family. The mountain bike and ski community lost last thursday.
Sharonb commented under RichardCunningham's blog ( Dec 24, 2011 at 15:33 )
iamamodel - awesome thanks. I had a feeling it should feel like edging on skis but I'll try that!
Sharonb commented under RichardCunningham's blog ( Dec 23, 2011 at 20:44 )
I've been trying to learn how to cuttie, I can sort of do it clipped in, but unless I can do it on flats i'm doing something wrong. While clips do help you to stay on the pedals, proper technique should be more important... just look at trials riders and what they can do on flats!
Sharonb commented under mikelevy's blog ( Dec 23, 2011 at 17:32 )
I bought a pair of the POC knees to replace my Kyle Straights. I use them in the Whistler Bike Park, Shuttle rides and trails where the consequences are high if I crash. I can pedal ok in them, but there is one stitch that is always digging into the back and side of my knee- you know where that ligament kinda bulges out. They are very warm. The 661 evo wouldn't be very good in a high impact crash IMO.
Sharonb commented under RichardCunningham's blog ( Dec 23, 2011 at 8:30 )
Great article. Agree with the Shimano Trail pedals. I feel a lot more comfortable on these then the old pedals with the larger use able platform and ease of getting in and out. As for the flats vs clipped in debate. It is a matter of preference and comfort. I switch between the two depending on the bike and trail I'm riding. I prefer flats on more technical trails since its easier to bail. Clipped in is far more committed... but in a race its probably an advantage. I'm clipped in all the way on more XC/AM rides where there is more climbing and the descents aren't as hairy. Nice plug for Kona! I've heard lots of good things about them for 2011. So long as you don't talk about the magic link...
Sharonb commented under mikelevy's blog ( Dec 22, 2011 at 17:17 )
XC is the new AM! Everyone I've talked to who has compared a 29'r to a 26'r agree they are faster on all but the most technical, tight trails.
Sharonb commented under mikelevy's blog ( Dec 22, 2011 at 17:14 )
Fair enough, 1X10 sure is simple. No front deraileur is not a bad thing! I've tried 2X10 a bit and I am surprised at how much I can climb in the 26X36. Mike is right, you are stronger then you think... and it is more efficient. But I don't think I'm strong enough for only one ring in the front, what is it usually anyway?
Sharonb commented under IanHylands's blog ( Dec 22, 2011 at 9:16 )
Tons of info! Love the frog shot!
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jcinkits wrote
May 15, 2011 at 17:05
thanx...i'm good, but if you are ever coming Kits way let me know and i will grab a bunch for others [ i am always meeting riders who are looking ] i usually only do the Shore if i hook up with someone [ safety issue - had too many injuries over there alone :-( ] otherwise i di Burnaby Mt. and the Coast [ Mach Chicken up the B & K Etc ]]

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jcinkits wrote
May 14, 2011 at 23:05
cb : camel bak :-)

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jcinkits wrote
May 14, 2011 at 1:04
a huge thank you for all the trails i have ripped w/ your project map in my CB jc.

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sebs-i-think wrote
Feb 12, 2011 at 7:21
thanks i cant wait to get out to canada. What have you heard about the course? ive heard its meant to be amazing. Yer it is. i had to sell my kona to fund the course. But ive just bought a cheap hardtial to commute on and ride the trails so cant wait it should arrive next week. course starts september. hows the ski season going? have you done much riding?

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sebs-i-think wrote
Feb 11, 2011 at 7:41
Its going amazing i got onto a mountian bike operations course at capilano university, dont know if you know about it but it sounds amazing and gets me all the qualifications i need to do just about anything in the bike park which is sweet. awesome are the trails nice around north van then? i havnt ridden much in the last few months but hopefully when i get my new hardtail ill be able to get out more. my session 88 is a little impractical.

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sebs-i-think wrote
Jan 25, 2011 at 13:08
Hey sharon its seb we done a little shoot when you had the transition blind side and we went and rode hey bud. hows it going? hows the bike testing?


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