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June 13, 2011 at 12:18 pm #151685June 13, 2011 at 12:22 pm #213469
Re: Dual Crown Fork, my Badd
June 13, 2011 at 12:56 pm #213470It didn’t mention anything about dual crown on http://www.bigbearmountainresorts.com/summer/rates-hours/xc-mt-biking-rates/ you can call them to check http://www.bigbearmountainresorts.com/summer/about-us/contact-us/
June 13, 2011 at 3:14 pm #213471Big bear has some stupid rules about what bikes can be ridden in their trails:Only Cross-Country and All-Mountain style bikes are permitted on the
Scenic Sky Chair. No downhill specific bikes will be transported. Any
one of the following four factors will disqualify a bike from being
transported on the chair.
1. Bikes must be less than 35 pounds.- so, if I had a SC V-10 Carbon I can ride because its only 34lbs
2. Designated tire size must be less than 2.5.- most DH tires are 2.3-2.5 so we are good w/ the v-10
3. Front shock must have less than 6.5 inches of travel.- what if someone rolls in w/ a 180mm TALAS fork?
4. Bikes must have at least two chain rings unless they are single speed.- last but not least, if I rolled up w/ a Specialized Enduro or Stumpjumper EVO w/ 1×10 drive trains “OEM” I can’t ride?Eh, I’d rather go to Mt. Pinos than go up to BB not knowing if I can ride for sure…June 13, 2011 at 10:46 pm #213474Despite having all those rules listed, they don’t really follow it or it may just be up to the guy operating the lift. When we went there a couple of years ago, I sent them an e-mail first giving them the make and model of my bike (Specialized Enduro SL with a dual-crown fork and bash guard) to make sure it was going to be ok. They said it was fine. I printed out the e-mail and brought it just in case. I didn’t have to show them the e-mail and there were guys with 7+inch-travel freeride bikes and full face helmets getting ready to board the lift. Doh!If you’re unsure about your bike, do what I did and e-mail them ahead of time. Tell them you’re with a big group of XC riders. But as long as it’s not a full-on DH bike, you should be ok. The $20 all-day lift ticket at Big Bear is worth it IMO. BTW, you could ride Big Bear for free if you’re willing to pedal up to the top. 🙂 Snow Summit just provides you lift access but the trails are actually outside their property.
June 14, 2011 at 5:50 am #213476I just rode BB (See pics)this past Saturday and they were not allowing Big Bikes on the lift. One guy was allowed to be over by 3 pounds. They turned away bikes with big 2.5 tires and Triple Crown forks. Luckily, they brought spare All-MTN bikes. One guy changed out his fork to be compliant. Stay away from the blonde lady….she’s super strict. The other guys, Daniel and John are cool. At $20 for group discount, you can’t go wrong. The BBQ up top was pretty good for the $.
I noticed later in the day that a few DH bikes made it through.
It was my first time and I can’t wait to go back. May go again on July 23 if I can’t make this one.June 14, 2011 at 7:58 am #213479I cant go since I could not use by SC V10. hehehe
June 17, 2011 at 11:52 am #213485Thanx fo all d Info guys, i’ll juz email them juz to b sure so I can print it.
June 23, 2011 at 1:02 pm #213492To avail the group discount we need to check in all at the same time. See you at the parking lot before 9AM.
June 23, 2011 at 5:14 pm #213493Master Xan,
Me, Kyle and Jason are going to your house before 6 am to meet with Ryan..we will see you then.June 23, 2011 at 7:40 pm #213497We have 2 riders (1 from OC, 1 from SF Valley) that needs a ride, let me know if u have space.
June 23, 2011 at 9:33 pm #213499We should fit..there are 3 of us going to ur house b4 am..me, kyle and Jason..the 4th one is Ryan-will meet at ur house.
June 23, 2011 at 9:46 pm #213500SF Valley is good, one more from OC needs a ride.
June 24, 2011 at 6:36 am #213501Hi,I have some space for bikes and bikers.
June 24, 2011 at 6:39 am #213502OC is good. Got a ride from Joe
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